City of San José

????Welcome to our Women’s History Month Employee Spotlights Series! ???? Join us as the City Manager, Jennifer Maguire, hosts an inspirational conversation with three members of our City workforce. In this first episode, meet Maria Oberg from the Finance Department, Tanya Hernandez from San José Police Department, and Shirley Duong from the Information Technology?Department as they share advice that helped them on their professional journey. ??? Tune in to keep up with more words of wisdom this Women’s History Month?? ? #WeAreSanJosé #WomensHistoryMonth #AcceleratingAction?

City of San José's ‘In the Loop’ Monthly Spotlight Series presents:?? ?? San José Clean Energy (SJCE) Department ? ?? Meet the Risk Management & Contracts Administration Team! This team is instrumental in managing complex power contracts and ensuring the City’s energy strategy aligns with its sustainability goals. Their expertise and commitment to managing risks are vital to moving San José closer to a greener future. ??Through their diligent work, they help pave the way for a more sustainable San José, working daily to ensure the City's energy needs are responsibly met. ??Their ongoing efforts support San José’s ambitious goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2030. To learn more about SJCE, visit sanjosecleanenergy.org. #WeAreSanJosé #CityofSanJoséCareers #SanJosé #SJCleanEnergy

?It’s never too early to start thinking about working for the City of San José! Workshops were held at Mayfair Community Center and Seven Trees Community Center to talk with middle school students about the benefits of working for the City of San José. We encourage students to think about volunteering at community centers while they are in middle school, and then apply for jobs as Community Service Aides, Lifeguards, and Recreation Leaders when they are eligible. ?? Shout out to the amazing Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services staff for partnering with #HumanResources on these introductory workshops! ?#WeAreSanJosé #CityofSanJoséCareers

The San José City Council has confirmed City Manager Jennifer Maguire's selection of Jeffrey (Jeff) Provenzano as San José’s new Director of the Environmental Services Department (ESD). Jeff brings nearly 26?years of experience in the private and public sectors with a focus on the environment and will ensure that the city continues to be a world-class leader in providing environmental and utility systems as we face important challenges related to environmental sustainability, and climate adaptation and resilience now and in our future. “Over two decades, I have dedicated myself to providing excellent customer service as well as cost-efficient, reliable, and equitable utility services to all residents and businesses in San José. I am committed to leading by example, having open communication, establishing a clear vision and objectives, encouraging collaboration with external stakeholders and across departments, and motivating staff to do their best work and provide the best customer service.” The annual operating budget for ESD is $471 million and includes 592 full-time equivalent employees. The City’s ESD Director oversees seven core services: potable water delivery; recycled water management; recycle and garbage services; stormwater management; sustainability and environmental health; wastewater management, and strategic support. The Environmental Services Department is also a vital member of the interdepartmental team leading the Reducing Unsheltered Homelessness City Council Focus Area. Jeff will assume the Director role on March 23, 2025. Read the full press release at: https://lnkd.in/gaAyXQTW.

Congratulations and welcome, Manuel! ?? City Manager Jennifer Maguire selected Manuel Pineda to fill a key Deputy City Manager position on her City Manager’s Office Leadership Team. Manuel is a dedicated public servant with 28 years of experience in the South Bay’s largest cities, including San José. Deputy City Managers play an important role in the leadership of the City. Each Deputy serves as a key advisor to the City Manager, supporting City Manager Jennifer Maguire in driving City Council priorities, coordinating a portfolio of service areas and departments, carrying out City Council policy direction, and ensuring the attainment of service delivery goals. Pineda’s portfolio includes the Environmental and Utility Services and the Transportation and Aviation City Service Areas, among other critical leadership assignments. He will assumes the role on April 13, 2025. Read the full press release at: https://lnkd.in/gBdc_aWU.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the hottest topic right now, so a team of experts from City of San José visited San José State University to share their experiences to curious students. The diverse panel included Angela Zhao, Arti Tangri and Namrata Batra Agrawal from the Information Technology Department, Ryan Maher, CPPB from Finance Department, and Ramses Madou from the Department of Transportation. Each panelist has a unique role in how they incorporate AI technology to solve problems to achieve the City’s Smart City Vision. The main takeaways included: ?? Identify a problem first and consider AI for identifying potential solutions to help narrow down opportunities. ?? Data collection should be ethical and transparent, focusing only on necessary information to address a problem. ?? Prioritize privacy rights when trying to mitigate a problem in any neighborhood. ?? Crowdsource information to benefit other municipalities around the world through?Government AI Coalition efforts led by San José’s IT Department. Looking for a rewarding career in local government? Visit our jobs board today: https://qr1.be/FS75 ?? #CityOfSanJose #PublicService #JobOpportunity #LocalGovernment

?? Hello to our Federal Friends! Continue Your Public Service Journey with Us! To all the dedicated federal public service workers impacted by recent staffing changes, the City of San José sends a warm welcome! ?? ??We see you, appreciate your incredible service, and encourage you to consider continuing to make a real difference in your community through public service at the local level. Every transition is a chance for something new and exciting! ?? This could be the start of an amazing new chapter for you. Your skills, experience, and passion for serving the public are invaluable. The City of San José is looking for talented professionals to fill the following roles: ·????????Dispatchers ·????????Engineers ·????????Police Officers ·????????Park Rangers ·????????Veterinarians ·????????And more! Please share this with your network – you never know who might need this support! ?? Explore open positions and apply today at https://qr1.be/FS75 ?? Have questions? Our recruiters are here to help: [email protected]. ??♀???♂? #CityOfSanJose ?#PublicService #JobOpportunity #LocalGovernment #CareerTransition #Hiring #Layoffs #Opportunity

?? City of San José’s Housing Department had an opportunity to showcase the amazing work being done across the City to help support our #unhoused residents while investing in critical infrastructure, particularly in the East Side neighborhoods. ? ?? Students from East Side Union High School District’s Yerba Buena High School had an opportunity to hear from Kathleen Geier and Stephanie Gutowski from the Housing Department regarding the various mechanisms used by the City to help support various initiatives, which include: ? ?? Upgrading local parks. ?? Investing in new affordable housing developments. ???? Offering support services to those at highest risk (emergency interim housing, medical attention, food support, rehabilitation referrals, and much more). ? ?? Restoring dignity is at the core of the Housing Department’s initiatives, so individuals can re-enter society and support themselves. It’s a heavy job with a profound impact on people and the community at large. ? Learn more about Housing Department’s initiatives by visiting https://tiny.cc/csj-housing #WeAreSanJosé #Housing #Homelessness #PublicService #CityofSanJose

City of San José's ‘In the Loop’ Monthly Spotlight Series presents:?? ?? San José Clean Energy (SJCE) Department ? ?? Meet the Customer Programs Team! Led by Senior Environmental Program Manager Kate Ziemba, this passionate team designs and implements decarbonization programs that help advance the equitable adoption of clean energy technologies such as ?electric vehicles (EVs) and heat pumps. ?? Their work is driven by a commitment to supporting the community, improving air quality, and fighting climate change. Through their dedication and hard work, they ensure that clean energy solutions are accessible to everyone. ???Kate feels truly grateful to work alongside such a talented and driven group of individuals who are making a difference in the fight for a cleaner, healthier planet. To learn more about SJCE programs and how they are making an impact, visit https://lnkd.in/ghhXyXiY. #WeAreSanJosé #CityofSanJoséCareers #SanJosé

March 11 is National 311 Day, a time to recognize the importance of 311 services in keeping communities clean and safe. Thank you to our 311 team for all that they do to provide customer service, problem solving, and a connection to important resources to San José residents. Happy National 311 Day! ???