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Description Under direction of the Vice President Administrative Services or other designated supervisor, the Safety and Emergency Preparedness Coordinator (SEPC) is responsible for coordinating the development, implementation, and administration of the District’s workplace safety programs, including a comprehensive emergency preparedness program. Program goals include: protecting the lives, health, and safety of our campus community; securing and protecting facilities, property, and equipment from loss; maintaining essential academic and business services and operations; and providing for timely restoration of services, functions, and facilities. As the District’s point of contact for safety and emergency preparedness, the SEPC interacts and collaborates extensively with students, staff, outside law enforcement, and other stakeholders. The SEPC collaborates and coordinates with District Chief of Security to ensure an integrated and effective approach to campus safety. The SEPC also partners with regional, state, and federal emergency management personnel to ensure that the District emergency preparedness program complies with applicable regulations and aligns with federal, state, and local emergency management standards. This position may be required to assume a supervisory or managerial role within the incident command structure during response and/or recovery phases of an emergency. Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. Examples Of Functions and Tasks REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES The following duties are typical for this job classification. Incumbent may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT • Develop and maintain District-wide and campus-specific health and safety plans and emergency preparedness plans that advance the District’s safety/emergency preparedness goals. • Research and prepare culturally-responsive training manuals, policies, protocols, procedures, reports, and other materials needed to effectively implement the District and campus-level health and safety/emergency preparedness plans. • In collaboration with Marketing staff, develop District emergency preparedness web pages that provide appropriate emergency management information to the campus community and general public. • Working with Instruction and Information Technology staff, update and maintain internal Health & Safety and Emergency Preparedness web pages to provide environmental health and safety and emergency preparedness information and resources to District staff. SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION • Collect and analyze campus data to help inform District safety and emergency preparedness efforts. • Remain informed of national and statewide campus safety issues and regulations affecting emergency preparedness plans. • Develop and distribute health and safety/emergency preparedness information to students, faculty, staff, law enforcement, government agencies, and other entities. • Manage communications with the four campus communities to keep them informed and engaged in health and safety/emergency preparedness efforts. • Regularly monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of both the District-wide and campus-specific health and safety and emergency preparedness programs through assessments and reviews; analyze and interpret outcomes; recommend appropriate corrective actions; communicate results and follow-up on issues or concerns until resolved. • Oversee and maintain staffing of the campus-specific Incident Command Teams. • When directed, respond to District emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days week. • Provide leadership and guidance during emergencies that impact a District campus. • Working with Professional and Organizational Development staff, develop, coordinate, schedule, and implement health and safety/emergency preparedness training for District personnel and students. • Maintain the currency and readiness of the campus-specific Incident Command Teams through the planning and implementation of appropriate Incident Command System (ICS) classes and periodic drills. • As the District’s subject matter expert, inform and educate the campus community about health, safety, and emergency preparedness in a culturally-responsive manner. • Provide necessary support to faculty, staff, and student groups in their health and safety/emergency preparedness efforts. • Develop after-action reports after training exercises or emergency incidents. LIAISON • Serve as the District’s health and safety/emergency preparedness liaison/point of contact for federal, state, and local emergency response personnel. Develop relationships with safety and emergency preparedness staff in local agencies that could be involved in mutual aid situations. • Attend meetings, workshops, conferences, and other activities to update skills and knowledge base.• Participate on and serve as chair of the District Safety Committee. BUDGET/SUPPLIES • Monitor and apply for external grants related to health and safety/emergency preparedness, and administer awarded grants and contracts. • Develop annual program budget recommendations; submit recommendations for the purchase of safety and emergency preparedness equipment and supplies. • Monitor the approved program budget to accomplish health and safety and emergency preparedness objectives. OTHER • In partnership with Campus Security, oversee the management and dissemination of emergency notifications during tests and actual incidents using Sierra College's emergency notification systems. Analyze and coordinate regular testing to ensure proper functionality. • Identify and help implement technological systems that can assist with emergency management. • Be aware of, understand, and follow all District policies. • Drive a motor vehicle to various campus locations to attend meetings, respond to incidents, and pick up/deliver materials. • Perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Education/Training : • One of the following: a. Associate’s degree or 60 units of coursework b. High School Diploma or GED/equivalent with five years of experience in an area related to emergency management, criminal justice, health, or other related field. Experience : • Three years of increasingly responsible management experience in emergency preparedness, continuity planning, emergency management, public safety, public health, or other related field. • Experience planning and implementing emergency and disaster preparedness programs, including implementing policies and processes. • Experience working on relevant Federal, State, and local policies and procedures related to emergency management and safety. Must have current, valid driver license (will drive campus vehicles). Preferred Qualifications : • Bachelor’s degree or above in emergency services administration, communications, emergency management, criminal justice, fire technology, health, business, public administration, or other related field. • Five to eight years of experience in emergency management or related field. • Previous law enforcement, firefighting, or EMT experience. • FEMA credentialing (or equivalent) as a professional or master continuity practitioner. • Experience teaching in topics related to emergency preparedness. • Previous experience working within an academic institution. • Certification, professional license, or credential in one or more of the following: a. Business Continuity [e.g. Associate Business Continuity Professional (ABCP), Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP)] b. Emergency Management [e.g. Associate Emergency Manager (AEM), Certified Emergency Manager] c. FEMA Master Exercise Practitioner (MEPP) or International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Certified Emergency Manager QUALIFICATIONS - The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties. Knowledge of : • Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and reporting requirements pertaining to safety, welfare, and emergency preparedness of personnel and property. • Current trends in campus safety and emergency preparedness. • Completion of Emergency Management Institute courses: IS 100, IS 200, IS 700, and IS 800. • Completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) training. Certifications in ICS to 400 level preferred, with a minimum of 100 level. • Organizational and fiscal management strategies within a multi-faceted, community-based program setting, involving community resources, and public/private services and funding sources. • Effective strategies in emergency and disaster preparedness programs. • The needs of vulnerable populations during emergencies. • Community college participatory governance process. • Emergency preparedness resources available in the State of California, and in particular Placer, Nevada, Sacramento, and El Dorado Counties. • Familiarity with emergency notification systems. Ability to : • Coordinate and direct campus personnel, students, and members of the public to assure safety in emergencies, drills, and other critical situations. • Plan small and large-scale training events for students, staff, and community. • Apply a high degree of independent judgment and creativity to resolve both minor and major incidents. • Maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with a variety of public and private organizations. • Build agreement among numerous agencies with competing interests. • Exercise strong analytical skills and attention to detail. • Work collaboratively with a diverse campus community. • Exercise sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff. • Work independently in the absence of supervision. • Exercise caution and perform tasks safely in potentially hazardous environments. • Work effectively and independently in a pressurized environment. • Effectively lead, train, supervise, motivate, and evaluate assigned staff. As necessary, implement corrective action. • Use a variety of computer software tools to enter, modify, and retrieve documentation, reports, activity logs, and other data, and to compose and prepare correspondence, bulletins, reports, and other written materials. • Assess, manage, implement, use, and apply technology in the management and delivery of programs and services. • Process and handle a broad range of confidential information with discretion. • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Prepare professional correspondence, position advertisements, and informational brochures. • Complete assignments accurately and in a timely manner. • Work a flexible schedule, including evening/weekend assignments and occasional long shifts. Physical Suitability Requirements : Must be able to function in an office environment engaged in work of primarily a sedentary nature and occasionally function in an outdoor setting, at times during severe weather or less than optimal conditions, and to accomplish the following with or without reasonable accommodation: Almost Constantly : Sit, to accommodate desk work; utilize vision sufficiently to read printed material and computer screens; utilize hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, over the telephone and to hear sound prompts from equipment; utilize manual and/or finger dexterity to keyboard and/or utilize mouse to operate computers and other office equipment; stand upright and forward flexing, stoop, lift from low, level, and overhead (maximum of 50 lbs.), carry (maximum of 50 lbs.), push and pull to move mail, packages, desks and other furniture; maintain cardio-vascular fitness to function effectively while managing emergency situations. Occasionally : Walk, to move about office and campus; utilize manual and/or finger dexterity to drive an automobile to accomplish official travel inside and outside the District. Supplemental Information Sierra College is a Community College located near Sacramento, California where a heavy emphasis is placed on academic excellence and student success. Since its founding in 1936, Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities that it serves. The Sierra Community College District covers more than 3,200 square miles and serves the Northern California foothill counties of Placer and Nevada, as well as parts of El Dorado and Sacramento. We serve over 16,000 students throughout the region in both on-ground and online courses, including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well as at three centers located in Grass Valley, Tahoe/Truckee, and Roseville. Our District prides itself on academic excellence. Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all. As an institution, Sierra College is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, learner-centered practices and policies that fully engage the college community. The ideal candidate will share the College’s commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives. Currently, Sierra College enrolls 16,500 students per term, where approximately: 21% of Sierra College’s students are Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), 3% are African-American, 3% are Filipino, 6% are Asian-American, 1% are Native American, 7% are multiracial and 58% are White. The successful candidate will join a College dedicated to the use of culturally responsive strategies and methods that meet the varying needs of our students, faculty, staff, and surrounding community. Sierra College demonstrates its commitment to equity by supporting ongoing professional development for students, faculty, and staff. These opportunities include trainings and workshops on equity and inclusion, SC4 (Sierra College Community, Creativity, Culture, and Collaboration Training), active Academic Senate standing committees concerned with student success and equity, a Presidential Equity Advisory Committee (PEAC), culturally responsive student engagement centers, support for our undocumented and AB540 students, campus-wide equity summits, a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our diverse students. Need Help With Your Online Account? Use the online Help Guide or contact the NEOGOV Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 if you need assistance with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS: A Sierra College application, A resume, and A cover letter of no more than 4 pages that addresses: Please describe the transferable experience, knowledge, skills and abilities you possess to serve in this role. What culturally-inclusive/equity-minded practices/strategies would you incorporate into this role? Please describe your evidence of the responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, and cultural diversity within the community college student population, including students with different ability statuses (e.g., physical and/or learning), sexual orientations, gender identity and expressions as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices within the classroom and in the campus community. Given the current pandemic in our country, first-round interviews may potentially take place virtually via Zoom or a conference call and second round interviews may potentially take place in person. Travel expenses may be partially reimbursed for candidates traveling beyond a 150 mile radius. All other travel expenses will be borne by the candidate (if in person interviews). Other terms and conditions of employment are specified in the applicable collective bargaining agreements on file in the District Human Resources Department. Position description of record on file in the Human Resources Department. *Sierra Community College District currently operates campuses in Rocklin, Roseville, Truckee and Grass Valley. In its management of a multi-campus environment, the District reserves right of assignment including the right to change assignment locations and shift assignments based on District need. Although this position may currently reside at the Rocklin campus, the assignment location may be subject to change as needed. Additionally, the district reserves the right to cancel, revise or re-announce this position as well as any and all positions at any time. EEO / TITLE IX EMPLOYER Sierra College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination and the achievement of diversity and equity among its faculty, staff, and students. Persons with inquiries about the application of Title IX and/or EEO may contact the Director of Diversity, EEO & Title IX (Title IX Coordinator) at the address below, at (916) 660-7006 or via email at EEOT9@sierracollege.edu . Persons with questions regarding reasonable accommodation of physical and other disabilities should contact the Sierra College Human Resources Department at (916) 660-7105. If you have limitations hearing or speaking, the State of California offers a specially-trained Communications Assistant (CA) that can relay telephone conversations for all of your calls. Dial 711 to reach the California Relay Service (CRS). Dialing 711 is for everyone, not just those who have difficulty hearing on a standard phone. If you prefer having your calls immediately answered in your mode of communication, dial one of the toll-free modality and language-specific numbers below. The call will be routed to the CRS provider. TTY/VCO/HCO to Voice English 1-800-735-2929 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 Voice to TTY/VCO/HCO English 1-800-735-2922 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 From or to Speech-to- Speech English & Spanish 1-800-854-7784 Sierra Community College offers benefit packages to full-time employees including: family coverage health, dental and vision insurance, Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS) OR State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) retirement, income protection, life insurance, sick leave, vacation, and holidays as provided according to District policy. Closing Date/Time: 7/19/2022 11:59 PM Pacific

Description THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. The Health Services Specialist II performs basic medical procedures and specialized detention work in the care and security of inmates to ensure their constitutional rights and welfare are safeguarded in the County Jail. Work involves responding to emergency and non-emergency medical calls or requests in the County Jail, performing medical screenings, performing patient chart documentation duties, and distributing medications as prescribed. Examples of Duties Performs medical procedures on inmates including vital signs assessment, phlebotomy, medication administration, and physician consultation for care plan direction. Performs various assessment on inmates to determine health status, including evaluations for strep throat, TB, blood glucose levels, and urinalysis. Performs medical screenings on inmates and charts all findings; maintains files and records as needed; creates patient charts and charts documentation of orders and actions taken. Assists physicians and completes physician consultation for patient care directives as needed. Ensures that the infirmary is kept clean and neat; ensures that all medical equipment is in proper working order. Oversees administrative duties of department, including sending and receiving information such as medical records, scheduling doctor's appointments, scheduling interviews, purchasing supplies, preparing the budget, ensuring proper file maintenance, creating reports, processing medical claims, speaking with concerned family members, administering payroll, and any other duties requested. Distributes prescribed and over the counter medications to inmates. Monitors patient activity and movement within infirmary; monitors and supervises cleaning duties of infirmary trustees. Screens or previews incoming phone calls and provides information compliant with department policy and procedures, or refers callers to appropriate personnel or agencies; records and routes messages for department personnel when necessary. Processes inmate billing from outside providers as necessary; ensures bill is for proper amount. Administers shots for inmates receiving medication or immunizations. Administers wound care for patients with lacerations, cuts, bruises, or other injuries that require medical attention. Regular and punctual attendance is required. Performs other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Must be 18 years of age. Must be a United States citizen. High School Diploma or GED and a minimum two years of experience in a related field OR Certification as a Paramedic, Licensed Vocational Nurse, or Registered Nurse; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required. Possession of a valid Driver's License. Must be able to obtain a State of Texas driver's license within 90 days of employment. Supplemental Information To ensure proper delivery of emails please add jobs@dentoncounty.gov to your email safe list. Nurses and paramedics preferred. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

THIS IS A CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT THAT MAY CLOSE AT ANYTIME FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS WILL BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 2, 2022 Under administrative direction, to plan, organize and administer the Mental Health Department, including alcohol and substance abuse programs; and to do related work as required. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Education/Experience: Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following: Knowledge of: Principles of public agency administration; principles of personnel and business management including organization, budgeting/ training and administrative analysis; general provisions of federal and state rules and regulations relating to the administration of mental health care services; basic principles of accounting and auditing, including cost accounting; principles of supervision and training; data processing techniques related to business applications. Ability to: Plan, organize, direct and coordinate administrative activities; assemble and analyze data and prepare accurate reports; analyze situations, draw sound conclusions and take or recommend appropriate actions; supervise, train and evaluate performance and cost effectiveness of assigned staff; effectively represent mental health services as assigned; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with community groups and others contacted in the course of work. Special Requirements Possession of an appropriate California operator's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles; meet the requirements of California Administrative Code Title 9, Section 620. Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills Plans and administers mental health programs keeping with federal, state and local laws; directs, coordinates, integrates and evaluates work of professional, technical and clerical staff engaged in various mental health program activities; selects, supervises, trains, assigns evaluates and terminates subordinate staff; consults on problems relating to mental health and discusses with public and private groups and individuals the program and the objectives of the department; promotes improved mental health practices and techniques and effective public and cooperative community relations; maintains close working relationship with the appropriate state agencies; speaks before interested groups; attends professional meetings and conferences; prepares the annual department budget and personally supervises the business functions of the Mental Health Department; formulates general policies for operational procedures; meets with school, probation, welfare and community groups to coordinate the work of the Mental Health Department; reviews and recommends on service contracts; provides consultative services to a variety of organizations and agencies including state-wide policy-making groups; serves as alcohol and substance abuse program administrator Supplemental information In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et., seq., all County of San Benito employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath. SAN BENITO COUNTY BENEFITS Employees in regular, full-time positions will be eligible to participate in the following employee benefits: Pay Day: Employees are bi-weekly. The insurance and benefits deductions will take place bi-monthly - normally the first two pay periods of the month. Bank/Credit union and 457 Retirement Deferrals deductions will take place bi-weekly. Vacation: Based on continued years of service. Maximum accruals may apply depending on the bargaining unit. < 4 years of service = 10 days per year 5 to 9 years of service = 15 days per year 10 to 14 years of service = 18 days per year 15 + years of service = 20 days per year Administrative Leave: Management employees receive 80 hours of administrative leave per calendar year. Forty (40) unused hours can be paid out at the end of the calendar year. Administrative leave is pro-rated. Holidays: 13.5 holidays (including 3 floating) for most employees. Safety officers and dispatchers receive approximately 5% holiday pay in addition to their base pay in lieu of paid holidays off. Sick Leave: 15 days per year. Maximum accruals apply. Health Plan: Comprehensive medical and dental plans available for full-time employees. Employees appointed to a regular position at a time base of 50% or higher are also eligible to participate. Vision Plan: MES Vision Plan offered which offers exams, frames and lenses on a 12-24-24 basis. The County pays for employee coverage and the employee can pay for dependent coverage. This benefit is available to FULL-TIME employees only. Employee Assistance Program: The County provides confidential short-term counseling services to employees and dependents.. Any regular employee is eligible for up to a total of three (3) hours of counseling sessions within any six (6) month period per County employee. Up to a maximum of six (6) sessions per calendar year are allowed per family Life Insurance/AD&D: County pays for a $20,000 BASIC life insurance policy for each employee. Two other VOLUNTARY life insurance plans available, including AD&D. Disability Insurance: General, Confidential and Management groups participate in the State Disability Insurance. Credit Union: Membership available to San Benito County employees at the Santa Clara County Federal Credit Union. Deferred Compensation: Employees may participate in tax-deferred retirement savings. Two 457 plans available. Employees may rollover funds from prior 401k or 457 accounts. IRS limits apply. Retirement: PLEASE NOTE THAT CHANGES ARE CURRENTLY PENDING FOR JANUARY 1, 2013 DUE TO PENSION REFORM LAW AND OTHER DATES DUE TO CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS. Regular employees will be enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system in accordance with the Public Employees' Retirement Law. Employee contributions vary according to bargaining unit. ? All New Miscellaneous (non-Safety) employees enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system participate in the full formula of 2% at 62. Miscellaneous employees participate in Social Security in addition to CalPERS. ? New Safety employees are covered by the safety full formula 2.7% at 57. Safety employees contribute 9% of the employee contribution. Safety employees do not participate in Social Security. Extra Insurance: Employees may participate in various AFLAC plans such as accident, disability, and cancer insurances. AFLAC can enroll employees into a pre-tax cafeteria plan and flexible spending accounts including Unreimbursed Medical ($2500) and Dependent Care ($5000). Administrative Leave Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Retirement Formula Local MISC 2% @62 for New PERS Members Social Security Vacation Based on Continued Years of Service Sick Leave 15 Days Annually Floating Holiday 457 Deferred Compensation Credit Union Unreimbursed Medical Flexible Spending Account Employee Assistance Program Group Life Insurance Additional Optional Life Insurances & AD&D Automatic Deposit Bi-Weekly Pay Periods Tuition Reimbursement 01 Per the State Public Health Officer Order of January 14, 2022 from the California Department of Public Health, all employees in the Behavioral Health Department must be fully-vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 or submit a medical or religious exemption form. Any job offer made to candidates for the Behavioral Health Department are contingent upon showing proof of being fully-vaccinated on their first day of work or submitting an exemption form for medical or religious reasons. For more information and to view the complete San Benito County COVID-19 Policy, you may visit our COVID-19 Employee Information page at: https://www.cosb.us/departments/county-administrative-office/human-resources/covid-19-employee-information-updates I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above statement. Yes 02 I understand all County employees will be required to take an Oath of Office and will be called upon to act as Disaster Service Workers, when needed. Yes 03 Do you possess a valid State driver's license? Yes No 04 Describe your experience planning, organizing, and directing Behavioral Health Programs. Please give examples of specific career achievements. 05 Briefly state what you believe to be the three most critical issues facing behavioral health and substance abuse services in the next three years. 06 Highlight your experience working with State and Federal government agencies, elected bodies such as Boards of Supervisors, and community health partners. 07 Describe your management style and your experience with promoting staff morale, employee engagement, change management, and team building. 08 Describe your experience in the management and direction of staffing resources in a Behavioral Health organization. Describe the specific activities you performed such as hiring decisions, disciplinary actions, work performance evaluations, and determining work assignments. 09 Please describe an experience developing and implementing community-based treatment programs and practices in your workplace. What were the challenges? What were the outcomes? What lessons did you learn? Required Question Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Introduction To view the total compensation for the Licensed Vocational Nurse classification, please click here. Placer County is comprised of over 1,400 square miles of beautiful and diverse geography, ranging from the residential and commercial areas of South Placer, through the historic foothill areas of Auburn, Foresthill, and Colfax, and to the County's jewel of the North Lake Tahoe basin. Placer is a great place to live, work, play and learn. For more information about Placer County, please visit www.placer.ca.gov . This recruitment will be open until filled. Applications will be screened on a bi-weekly basis. POSITION INFORMATION The Placer County Adult System of Care Division in the Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to support perinatal clients enrolled in mental health services and substance use services. The LVN will work independently or in coordination with the perinatal clinician, visiting and serving clients in a variety of locations including, but not limited to, homeless encampments, client homes, substance use treatment facilities, and county clinics. In addition to supporting enrolled clients, the LVN will participate in outreach, building rapport with clients who have been referred to our perinatal services, but may not be ready to participate in our services. This recruitment may be used to fill both permanent vacancies and extra-help* positions in various County departments as they arise, subject to specific position requirements. *Temporary/Extra-help assignments are limited to 28 hours per week with a cap of 999 hours or 960 hours for CalPERS retired annuitants in a fiscal year and are not eligible for benefits. Extra-help appointments made from this eligible list may transition to permanent status, should vacancies arise. Subject to approval by the appointing authority and upon successful completion of a foreign language proficiency exam, an additional 5% bilingual pay will be paid to employees who use a second language on a regular basis in the normal course of business. BENEFITS Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees. The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department. Click here to view General benefits For more information regarding the benefits Placer County has to offer, please visit Placer County's Human Resources website. DEFINITION To provide vocational nursing services in various programs in the Health and Human Services Department that support community public health efforts and perform less complex medical procedures as directed. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory/management staff. May receive technical and functional supervision from other medical staff. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Prepare patients for examination by a physician, including taking and charting vital signs and brief history of complaints; assess need for tests and equipment; and conduct tests as ordered. Read charts and other records to note condition of patients and treatments, medications, special diets, and procedures ordered by physicians; enter findings, as well as, treatments and medication administered, in patient's charts. Administer simple prescribed treatments, medications, and diagnostic procedures. Observe condition of patients and report unusual occurrences or serious conditions to supervisors. Provide patient education. Keep designated areas stocked with adequate and appropriate supplies; change bio-hazardous waste containers and dispose of contents according to procedure. May be assigned to assist with multiple programs within the Health and Human Services Department. Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other County employees and the public using principles of good customer service. Perform related duties as assigned. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is typically performed in an indoor office environment and controlled temperature conditions. Position may require travel to and from other locations in a variety of outdoor weather conditions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below. Experience and Training Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Two (2) years of responsible licensed vocational nursing experience. Training: Equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited college with major course work in vocational nursing or a related field. NOTE: Applicants receiving their degree outside the United States must submit proof of accreditation by a recognized evaluation agency. Required License or Certificate: Possession of a valid license to practice as a Vocational Nurse in the State of California. May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: Vocational nursing, including first aid, sterilization techniques, infection control, disposal of bio-hazardous material, medications, and treatments and procedures. Medical terminology. Medical symptoms especially as related to determination of appropriate examinations and tests. Use and care of nursing equipment and supplies. Regulations and procedures governing a specific program when so assigned. Principles and practices of work safety, especially as related to communicable diseases. Ability to: On a continuous basis, know and understand operations and observe safety rules. Intermittently analyze procedures; identify and locate supplies and equipment; interpret work orders; and explain operations and procedures to patients. Intermittently, sit while studying or preparing records and charts; continuously stand, stoop, walk, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist when assisting patients, operating equipment, administering tests or treatments, or handling supplies/and or waste. Perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation; see and hear with sufficient skill to administer and evaluate vision and hearing tests; and lift moderate weight. Administer prescribed treatments and procedures. Apply proper sterilization procedures. Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner. Act quickly and calmly in emergency situations. Obtain information through interviews; deal fairly and courteously with the public; handle multiple cases; and work effectively with interruption. Analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine proper course of action. Use a computer, calculator, telephone, facsimile machine, and photocopy machine. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. SELECTION PROCEDURE Training & Experience Rating (100%) Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant's education, training, and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION Length of Probation: All permanent appointments to this classification shall serve a probationary period of twelve (12) calendar months or two thousand eighty (2,080) hours, whichever is more. Bargaining Unit: General CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination (which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation), sign a constitutional oath, and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S. For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation (which may include a voice stress analysis and/or a polygraph), and/or be bonded. Additionally, positions in law enforcement classifications and those supporting law enforcement functions will be required to complete a conviction history questionnaire prior to or during the interview process. Applicants for positions with access to Medi-Cal billing software or who are licensed providers must clear the Federal Exclusion List, credentialing, and social security verification. Failure to clear these requirements may result in an employment offer being withdrawn. SUBSTITUTE LISTS The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be certified as a substitute list for a substantially similar classification. For this purpose, a substantially similar classification is one at a lower level in the same classification (example: entry level vs. journey level) and/or a similar classification (similar work performed, similar training and experience qualifications required). If you are contacted for an interview by a County department, you will be informed of the classification and other relevant information. If you choose not to interview for a substantially similar classification, you will remain on the eligible list for which you originally applied. EMPLOYEES OF OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES Placer County offers an expedited process for qualifying certain applicants for interviews. Candidates currently employed, or employed within the last year, by a public agency operating under a personnel civil service or merit system may be eligible to be placed on a Public Agency Eligible List and certified as eligible for appointment to a similar job assignment without going through the examination process. For more information on the Public Agency Eligible List, to download forms, or to apply, please Click here . EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County. Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are prohibited and that all employees, applicants, agents, contractors, and interns/volunteers shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfer, and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, race (including traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, ancestry, religion (including creed and belief), national origin, citizenship, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, military and/or veteran status, sex (including parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), political orientation, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation. Conclusion For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Madeline Durham, Administrative Technician, at MDurham@placer.ca.gov or (530) 889-4083. Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled

Description OPEN UNTIL FILLED APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY JOB PURPOSE: The principal function and responsibility of an employee in this class is to assist the Coroner in caring out the statutory functions of the Charleston County Coroner's to investigate, sudden, unattended, unexpected, or violent deaths within Charleston County. Considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective relationships internally and externally with the law-enforcement community, court officials, appropriate medical personnel, other County employees and the public. The principal duties of this class are performed in the autopsy room with some exposure in the field. This employee may be exposed to health and environmental hazards. HIRING SALARY: $200,000 - $275,000 (Estimated Annual Salary) APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED. Duties and Responsibilities ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Order of Essential Functions does not indicate importance of functions.) * Examines human bodies in order to determine the cause and manner of death using various sources of information a well as the performance of an autopsy. * Determines the cause of all violent, sudden, accidental, traumatic, or unusual deaths; unattended deaths; death in which a criminal act is suspected, and other deaths as provided in South Carolina statutes. * Reviews cases and provides input based on medical judgement to determine if an autopsy needs to be conducted. * Observed, records, and preserves any objects or personal property related to deaths, including objects such as medication and suicide notes, DNA, evidence, fingerprints, trace evidence fibers etc. * Examines scenes of death/crime at the request of the Coroner * Provides assistance to law enforcement agencies, organ procurement agencies and communicates directly to investigative team of the Coroner's Office in cooperation with the Coroner. * Provides expert testimony in criminal proceedings related to deaths which were investigated by the Coroner's Office. * Keeps abreast of current research, principles, practices, standards, and new developments in assigned work area and assists with the formulation of policy for the same * Assists Locum Tenens with investigations/testimony/case completion if necessary. * Performs other duties or assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned. SUCCESS FACTORS: * Take action in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a systematic approach to decision making; identify the important dimensions of a problem, determine potential causes, obtain relevant information, and specify alternate solutions that result in effectiveness. * Create positive energy in both individuals and groups to build high morale and group commitments to goals and objectives. * Embrace change and actively support all efforts to improve processes, increase cooperation, communication, and collaboration between and among co-workers, departments, County officials, officials from other jurisdictions, the business community, and the public. * Respond positively to a work environment that will change day-to-day, requiring quick departure from and re-organization of one's schedule. * Demonstrate sound time-management skills by effectively or efficiently delegating, organizing, prioritizing, and completing multiple assignments on or before the designated deadline. * Safeguard confidential information and use it or disclose it only as expressly authorized or specifically required in the course of performing specific job duties. * Contribute to overall County effectiveness by providing critical staff support to task forces and by participating, as necessary, in assisting all other teams. * Utilize high level of conflict resolution skills with staff, community members, elected officials and all stakeholders. * Represent the Department professionally and effectively to the community and Department members. * Attentive to the County's standards for customer service, accuracy, quality, efficiency and all County policies and procedures ensuring that all work performed, and all staff members meet those standards while exhibiting consistent treatment of all staff Minimum Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: * Must be a licensed as a physician to practice medicine in the State of South Carolina. * Must be a pathologist certified by the American Board of Pathology in anatomic pathology or board eligible in forensic pathology within (6 months of hire). * Forensic pathologists in fellowship training may be considered eligible in lieu of above. * Knowledge of anatomy, pathology, anthropology and other related disciplines for identification and investigative purposes * Knowledgeable of firearms and other instruments of death * Knowledgeable of rules of evidence and court procedures. * Knowledgeable of vehicular crash analysis * Adhere to NAME autopsy performance standards and requirements * Knowledgeable of federal, state, and local laws related to the operation of the county coroner's function * Skilled in performing autopsies, external examinations, and medical records reviews of decedents. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: * Clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to communicate effectively with medical and law-enforcement personnel, funeral directors, and the general public. * Vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee operate photographic equipment to investigate, identify, preserve, and maintain evidence. * Manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate computers and other general office equipment. * Personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate a vehicle, lift heavy objects, and to easily move about in a way that will not disturb evidence. * Able to stand for extended amounts of time in different conditions. WORKING CONDITIONS: * Employee may be exposed to health and environmental hazards. * Standard work hours must be flexible, will include days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays. May be greater than 40 hours per week, and may be called to report to duty at any time. * Work is performed inside and outside. Exposure to cold, heat and elements of weather and nature may be encountered. * May be exposed to significant workplace pressure and irregular hours. * The incumbent is subject to call out in emergency situationsClosing Date/Time:

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