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The Office of Councilmember Lan Diep is recruiting for a full-time Council Assistant.  Under the direction of the Councilmember, the position provides services in connection with policy analysis, research, communications, event planning, community outreach, and other related matters as needed and requested. The position requires an employee with strong and effective organizational skills; ability to handle multiple assignments; excellent written and oral communications skills, and the ability to develop and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with community members and neighborhood organizations, key stakeholders, and City staff.  Candidates must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed, 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-of-time 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.  Typical Duties: The Council Assistant will be primarily responsible for the following tasks:  - Gathering background information relative to issues pending before the City Council - Analyzing a wide variety of materials on assigned projects, programs, and topics - Preparation or assisting in preparation of speeches, articles, or other communications for the Councilmember - Responding to constituent inquiries and issues, resolving complaints, and interpreting operating policies for residents of the community and other interested parties - Attending and representing the Councilmember at City-related meetings and activities, meeting with governmental agencies, private industry, and related meetings - Planning and managing special events and coordinating arrangements for community meetings and programs - Administering grants to non-profits - Performing shared office duties including constituent database maintenance and constituent recognition - Facilitating the City Councilmember's attendance at community events - Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as required

Under general supervision, incumbents provide care to patients in a structured environment. Clinical Nurse III's initiate and perform established nursing interventions utilizing current clinical knowledge.   SCVMC is currently recruiting for full-time, part-time and per diem positions in the Sobrato Cancer Care in the Valley Specialty Center on the campus of Santa Clara Valley Medical Center.   This recruitment requires the submission of an online application. No paper applications will be accepted. Applicants must apply online at www.sccjobs.org.  Computers are available in the Human Resource Department- HHS, 2325 Enborg Lane, 1st Floor RM 1H105, San Jose, CA 95128, during normal business hours, for applicants to apply online. Learn more about Santa Clara Valley Medical Center: Hospital and Clinics at  www.scvmc.org  and follow us on:  Twitter I  @scvmctalent    Facebook I  facebook.com/SCVMC    LinkedIn |  linkedin.com/scvmc  Job Subscription |  Sign Up     Typical Tasks Assessment Analyzes and validates data taken from interview of patients for common relationships, revises assessments based on patient behaviors and conceptual view of individuals; Identifies common recurrent patient problems, symptoms and behavioral changes in relation to standards of care and individual patient needs; Assesses the needs of a specific patient population by: Making purposeful rounds Participating in clinical conferences Collaborating with physicians and other health team members. Assesses the competencies of personnel assigned to a specific patient group; Assesses the need for development of standards of care for a specific patient population; Assesses the numbers and levels of personnel needed to provide nursing care for a specific patient population. Planning Identifies patient care problems, establishes priorities and develops individual patient plan of care based on nursing and medical diagnosis; Plans strategies for solving patient care problems with other members of the health team; Involves the patient needs within current assignment to determine amount and type of assistance needed; Develops a plan for teaching patients and family regarding: Implementation Recurrent health problems Coping mechanisms Health practices related to maintenance of wellness/prevention of disease Collaborates with appropriate personnel in performing new procedures and/or in functioning in unfamiliar situations; Coordinates activities needed to implement the plan of care; Coordinates patient and family teaching; Coordinates discharge plans with appropriate support personnel; Complies with external and internal regulations pertaining to nursing practice; Recognizes legal and ethical duties and responsibilities of registered nurses; May participate in conducting research activities. When assigned charge responsibility makes recommendations for the unit level staffing pattern and assigns personnel to provide for patient care during an 8-hour period; Assists in teaching students and staff; May assume role of primary nurse with accountability to specific assigned patients; Evaluation Evaluates patient response to care and utilizes this information to re-assess and revise plan of care; As a clinical partner: Evaluates orientee, student or staff's ability to perform critical nursing procedures; Evaluates orientee, student, staff's decision-making abilities in adapting policy and procedures to the clinical setting; Evaluates documentation of patients response to care. Evaluates and adapts policies, procedures and standards. Employment Standards Possession of the legal requirements to practice as a Registered Nurse as determined by the California Board of Registered Nursing and sufficient experience to enable a candidate to demonstrate possession of the qualifications necessary to successfully perform the typical tasks noted above. This class has a nine-month probationary period. Experience Note: A candidate would typically acquire the experience necessary to successfully perform at this level through at least three to four years of progressively responsible acute clinical experience. Veterans Preference Information This recruitment has been identified as non-entry level by the Human Resources Director. Any veteran who has submitted a copy of their DD214 form, and received an honorable discharge within the last five years, will be given a preferential credit of five percent (ten percent for those identified as disabled veteran's), after attaining a passing examination score for a numerically scored examination. Closing Date/Time: 10/23/2018 11:59 PM Pacific

Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services, is accepting applications for the position of Maintenance Assistant.  This recruitment will be used to fill multiple positions within the department.  Maintenance Assistants perform a variety of entry level maintenance tasks. Positions with the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department are responsible for building, grounds, and parks maintenance.  Individuals in this classification are expected to work weekends, some evenings, and holidays.  Some positions require working alternate shifts, including, weekends, holidays, overtime, and on-call.  Part-time positions are available in Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department. Hours range from 8-20 hours per week, with a maximum of 1,040 hours worked per calendar year (which can be an average of 20 hours per week).  Actual hours may vary depending on location. Limited part-time benefited and full-time benefited positions may become available and if so, this recruitment will be used.

This part-time position is responsible for performing legal secretarial duties requiring both sound judgment and good technical skills.  These duties may include, but are not limited to, transcribing, preparing, processing, and e-filing pleadings/briefs in the various state and federal courts; preparing and processing correspondence, contracts, ordinances, resolutions, City Council memoranda, and other legal documents and instruments; maintaining calendars for attorneys; answering telephones and contacting other offices to provide, obtain, and/or coordinate information and/or appearances; and performing office filing; as well as organizing and maintaining a wide variety of information and materials in support of attorneys.  The skill level of this position places strong emphasis on accuracy, quality, and attention to detail.  A strong knowledge base of legal procedures and court rules (federal and state) is desirable.  This position involves a variety of legal matters including civil litigation, workers' compensation, and all aspects of municipal law.  Incumbent must be proficient in the use of personal computers and able to work with various types of software in the Windows environment.  Depending upon qualifications, the successful candidate may be hired at the Legal Administrative Assistant I PT or Legal Administrative Assistant II PT level.  The hourly salary range for a Legal Administrative Assistant I is $25.77 to $31.34 and the range for a Legal Administrative Assistant II is $29.36 to $35.68.   This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this department.  If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Important Note: Applications are reviewed on an "as-needed" basis as departments submit requests.  After six (6) months, the application is inactivated, but you may re-apply to the program. If additional information is required or your application is accepted into the program you will receive an email.  If you are interested in interning with a specific department, you may reach out to them directly. The Student Internship Program is designed to nurture the educational and professional development of promising job candidates, which may lead to longer retention of the individual as a County employee. Student Interns will assist professional and technical employees in the performance of their duties under close supervision. Specific tasks will vary with the Agency/Department to which they are assigned for a particular work period. For the Agency as a whole, it is expected that the level of education and capabilities attained by Student Interns will be fully capitalized. There are four levels of Student Intern.    Student Intern - Level I:  High school students enrolled in regular high school classes Those enrolled in an alternative vocational high school Students working toward high school equivalency  Student Intern - Level II: Freshman or Sophomore year college students Community college students Vocational school students who have completed high school Student Intern - Level III: Junior or Senior year college students   Student Interns at this level must work in their chosen field of study Student Intern - Level IV:  Professional and graduate school students   Student Interns at this level must work in their chosen field of study This posting is for the Student Intern, Level I and Student Intern, Level I - 521. Student Interns who are hired to perform tasks or duties similar to classifications represented by Local 521 are categorized as "Student Intern-521." This list will be used to fill Student Intern, Level I - 521 opportunities. It may also be used for other Student Intern, Level I internships.   Applicants for this posting should be h igh school students enrolled in regular high-school classes or those enrolled in an alternative vocational high-school or students working toward high school equivalency and have an overall grade point average of at least 2.5 on a four-point scale.   Interns in this level are closely supervised and work as assistants. They are responsible for learning the Agency's or Department's policies, procedures and methods of operation; collecting and tabulating data; and learning how to interpret such. This recruitment requires the submission of an online application. No paper applications will be accepted. Applicants must apply online at www.sccjobs.org. Computers are available at the County Government Center, 70 West Hedding Street, 8th Floor, East Wing, San Jose, CA 95110, normal business hours, for applicants to apply online.   You must also attach documentation of your student status. Normally, an unofficial transcript and a copy of your current schedule is sufficient documentation. You must submit all documents by uploading it as an attachment to your job application. Applications without the required documentation will be rejected.   To apply, attach:   A copy of your unofficial transcript, official transcript or a letter from your admissions office that displays your name, school information, declared major, grade point average and total units/hours accumulated. Please Note: For verification purposes, we reserve the right to request official documentation.   A current class schedule that includes your name, course dates (start/end date) and school information on it or a letter from the admissions office. This will fulfill proof of enrollment in high school, college or proof of graduation within the last six months, from the date of graduation. Employment Standards Student Eligibility: In order to qualify for the Student Intern classifications, a student must:   Have a legal right to work in the United States. Certain individuals under eighteen may require work permits.   Be enrolled in an accredited institution or a school licensed by a state agency and have attended that institution for at least one semester.   Have an overall institutional grade point average of at least 2.5 on a four-point scale.   Submit a completed application for employment.   Pass a physical exam. Verification and Audit Procedures: Prior to hiring a student or recent graduate into one of the proposed intern classifications, departments need to verify both the student's status with the school and enrollment in a defined program of study that is aligned with the intern position the student will fill. Departmental use of these classifications will be subject to audit from ESA Human Resources to ensure that they are being used for the defined purposes of introducing the County to students as a potential employer and providing practical work experience to local students. The recent graduate category will also be monitored to ensure that no one is working as an intern longer than six months following graduation. Hours per fiscal year (July 1 - June 30) are limited to 1,040. Work can be performed full-time during the summer and/or part-time during the school year, with the proposed work pattern approved by the Agency. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Under direction, to plan, direct, coordinate, evaluate, supervise and manage various program services and groups of professional and paraprofessional staff providing health care services within the Santa Clara Valley Health and Hospital System, including remote work sites; to oversee and coordinate contractors providing services in assigned program areas. Positions in this series are assigned to a department or across several departments and provide supervision and program management for a variety of services. Incumbents may be assigned to supervise outlying clinics or manage specialized program activities. The current vacancy is in the Behavioral Health Services - Quality Improvement & UR Unit.  However, the eligible list will be used for future vacancies as they occur. Learn more about Santa Clara Valley Medical Center: Hospital and Clinics at  www.scvmc.org  and follow us on:  Twitter I  @scvmctalent    Facebook I  facebook.com/SCVMC    LinkedIn |  linkedin.com/ scvmc   Typical Tasks Manages one or more assigned health care program activities including planning, coordinating, prioritizing, monitoring and participating in the agency-wide program meetings regarding program activities;   Oversees and /or participates in the development, implementation and maintenance of the program goals, objectives, policies and procedures to ensure program goals are achieved;   Plans, coordinates and reviews the work plan for services and responsibilities which may include program design, contract development and monitoring, and program site maintenance and repair;   Provides administrative and technical direction to assigned program services staff to ensure compliance with various reporting requirements;   Coordinates the selection and training of personnel; assumes responsibility for motivating and evaluating assigned personnel; provides necessary training; initiates discipline procedures as is appropriate; recruits, hires and manages program volunteers; assigns work to staff and personnel; monitors work activities to ensure safe work practices, work quality and accuracy; ensures compliance to applicable rules, policies and procedures;   Analyzes program services and evaluates changes and development of assigned health care program needs; seeks out and applies for grants and donations for program funding; administers grants to ensure compliance with regulations;   May prepare and administer annual budget for one or more assigned programs; monitors expenditures;   Supervises and participates in the design, preparation and distribution of program publicity including press releases, brochures, pamphlets, flyers and printed schedules; may represent the Health and Hospital System through the news media;   Coordinates program activities with agencies, service providers and non-profit services;   Provides staff assistance and technical support for assigned program activities to other County departments and special interest commissions and committees; conducts organizational and operational service delivery studies; makes recommendations to address and resolve identified service delivery issues;   Analyzes and interprets existing, new and proposed legislation for cost and program impacts;   Attends and participates in organizational and community meetings as necessary; stays current on issues relative to assigned programs and services; responds to and resolves community and organizational inquiries and complaints;   Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies, management and staff, clients and the public;   Use a variety of information applications and databases to develop schedules and special reports. Employment Standards Sufficient education and experience which directly demonstrates the possession and application of the following knowledge and abilities: Health Care Program Manager II Experience Note: The knowledge and abilities would typically be obtained through training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in health care administration, nursing, public administration or a related field and three years of professional level supervisory or management health care experience. A Master's degree in one of the disciplines listed above may be substituted for one year of health care experience. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of health care system management relating to one or more specialized service delivery program;   Health care organizational structure and program components;   Current legislation and trends affecting health care providers for assigned program areas;   Standard program evaluation methods and report writing procedures;   Principles and practices of program administration including budgeting, marketing, purchasing, management and program needs forecasting;   Principles of grant writing and administration;   Principles and practices of supervision, staff development, organization, administration and management. Ability to:    Manage the activities of a large program activity or multiple program components;   Supervise and direct the work of others performing service delivery in assigned health care specialty areas;   Formulate, gather, analyze and present financial, informational and statistical data;   Assign, develop and implement programs suited to the needs of the clients in specialized program areas;   Coordinate assigned health care programs with other health care agencies;   Develop program enhancement recommendations based on surveys and cost analysis;   Communicate clearly and effectively with members of the public, agency staff and health care professionals at all levels;   Prepare and administer program budgets and grants;   Analyze, interpret and explain program policies and procedures;   Elicit community and organizational support for programs;   Supervise, train and evaluate subordinates;   Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing;   Identify and administer grants for a particular program area;   Represent SCVHHS on assigned committees and with service providers;   Establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff and health care professionals at all levels, other health agencies/providers, and the general public. Health Care Program Manager II Experience Note: The knowledge and abilities would typically be obtained through training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in health care administration, nursing, public administration or a related field and three years of professional level supervisory or management health care experience. A Master's degree in one of the disciplines listed above may be substituted for one year of health care experience. In addition to the foregoing; Knowledge of:   Principles and practices of health care system management relating to one or more specialized service delivery program. Ability to:   Manage the activities of a large program activity or multiple program components. Closing Date/Time: 10/26/2018 11:59 PM Pacific

Under direction, to function as a Nurse Practitioner (requiring certification as a Nurse Practitioner through the California Board of Registered Nursing); to perform diagnostic and therapeutic patient care services in a specialty area. Santa Clara Valley Medical Center is currently recruiting a full- time  Nurse Practitioner in Radiation Oncology.   Will function in both acute hospital and clinical setting. The list established will also be used for future vacancies. Preferred candidates have experience as a NP in Radiation Oncology.  Learn more about Santa Clara Valley Medical Center: Hospital and Clinics at  www.scvmc.org  and follow us on:  Twitter I  @scvmctalent    Facebook I  facebook.com/SCVMC    LinkedIn |  linkedin.com/scvmc  Job Subscription |  Sign Up Typical Tasks Under a supervising physician, functions as a Nurse Practitioner in examining, managing, and treating specific patients;   Carries a patient caseload within a specialized area in a clinical environment, requiring a high degree of independent judgment and advanced skills gained through academic and clinical preparation in a specialized area of nursing;   Performs physical exams, takes histories, obtains objective data, and assesses clinical status of patients;   Recognizes, initiates interventions, and manages episodic or chronic disease processes;   Works under written standardized protocols for Nurse Practitioners which have been approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee;   Uses a comprehensive approach to clinical and diagnostic assessment and patient care;   Screens charts, laboratory, and x-ray results for reports;   Advises supervising physician or other on call physicians of patient's conditions when indicated;   Refers patients to physicians and/or specialty clinics;   Follows up to ensure treatment is delivered as ordered, and to ensure continuity of medical care;   Serves as clinical resource and teaches assessment skills to nursing staff, as appropriate;   Identifies, designs, and conducts nursing research projects;   Publishes research findings and assists staff members in understanding and utilizing research findings in their practice;   Provides direct teaching to patients, identifies education needs of staff and assists in the development of education programs;   Develops and promotes quality health care delivery through development of policies and procedures, research, and professional development;  May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;   Performs other related duties as required. Employment Standards Possession of the required knowledge and abilities, typically obtained through training and experience equivalent to:   Completion of a Master's, Post-Master's or Doctorate from a Nurse Practitioner program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) with emphasis in the Nurse Practitioner's specialty area      AND   Current certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center or an equivalent body or the ability to obtain certification with three (3) months   AND   Current active licensure to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse in the Nursing Practitioner category in the State of California   AND Two (2) years of acute and/or ambulatory clinical nursing experience and sufficient expertise, competency, and experience in a specialty area for specific patient populations.    Meet current regulatory requirements for credentialing as an Allied Health Professional at SCVH&HS and eligibility to qualify for a Board issued furnishing number. Knowledge of: Principles, practices, and methods of acute and primary care clinical nursing, including community aspects of nursing programs and continuity of patient care;   Diagnosis and treatment of common medical problems as related to a clinical specialty area ;   Sciences basic to medicine (anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, microbiology);   Laws and regulations pertaining to practice of medicine and nursing;   Current trends and concepts in nursing fundamentals of medicine. Ability to:   Relate effectively to patients, and work effectively with medical staff;   Identify abnormal and normal health conditions and implement treatment in field of specialized training;   Gather complete, detailed and accurate medical histories;   Recognize and evaluate situations which call for the immediate attention of a physician;   Instruct and counsel patients on matters pertaining to physical and mental health. Closing Date/Time: 10/25/2018 11:59 PM Pacific

Under general supervision, incumbents provide care to patients in a structured environment. Clinical Nurse III's initiate and perform established nursing interventions utilizing current clinical knowledge.   SCVMC is currently recruiting for full-time and part-time positions in Ambulatory Care:  OB/ GYN Neurosurgery GI Clinic Oncology Clinic Infusion Center Primary Care Pediatrics Ambulatory Care Administration Medicine Specialties Surgical Specialties New Downtown Clinic Urgent Care The list established may be used for other vacancies as they occur in Ambulatory Care at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center.  Learn more about Santa Clara Valley Medical Center: Hospital and Clinics at  www.scvmc.org  and follow us on:  Twitter I  @scvmctalent    Facebook I  facebook.com/SCVMC    LinkedIn |  linkedin.com/scvmc  Job Subscription |  Sign Up   Typical Tasks Assessment Analyzes and validates data taken from interview of patients for common relationships, revises assessments based on patient behaviors and conceptual view of individuals; Identifies common recurrent patient problems, symptoms and behavioral changes in relation to standards of care and individual patient needs; Assesses the needs of a specific patient population by: Making purposeful rounds Participating in clinical conferences Collaborating with physicians and other health team members. Assesses the competencies of personnel assigned to a specific patient group; Assesses the need for development of standards of care for a specific patient population; Assesses the numbers and levels of personnel needed to provide nursing care for a specific patient population. Planning Identifies patient care problems, establishes priorities and develops individual patient plan of care based on nursing and medical diagnosis; Plans strategies for solving patient care problems with other members of the health team; Involves the patient needs within current assignment to determine amount and type of assistance needed; Develops a plan for teaching patients and family regarding: Implementation Recurrent health problems Coping mechanisms Health practices related to maintenance of wellness/prevention of disease Collaborates with appropriate personnel in performing new procedures and/or in functioning in unfamiliar situations; Coordinates activities needed to implement the plan of care; Coordinates patient and family teaching; Coordinates discharge plans with appropriate support personnel; Complies with external and internal regulations pertaining to nursing practice; Recognizes legal and ethical duties and responsibilities of registered nurses; May participate in conducting research activities. When assigned charge responsibility makes recommendations for the unit level staffing pattern and assigns personnel to provide for patient care during an 8-hour period; Assists in teaching students and staff; May assume role of primary nurse with accountability to specific assigned patients; Evaluation Evaluates patient response to care and utilizes this information to re-assess and revise plan of care; As a clinical partner: Evaluates orientee, student or staff's ability to perform critical nursing procedures; Evaluates orientee, student, staff's decision-making abilities in adapting policy and procedures to the clinical setting; Evaluates documentation of patients response to care. Evaluates and adapts policies, procedures and standards. Employment Standards Possession of the legal requirements to practice as a Registered Nurse as determined by the California Board of Registered Nursing and sufficient experience to enable a candidate to demonstrate possession of the qualifications necessary to successfully perform the typical tasks noted above. This class has a nine-month probationary period. Experience Note: A candidate would typically acquire the experience necessary to successfully perform at this level through at least three to four years of progressively responsible acute clinical experience. Veterans Preference Information This recruitment has been identified as non-entry level by the Human Resources Director. Any veteran who has submitted a copy of their DD214 form, and received an honorable discharge within the last five years, will be given a preferential credit of five percent (ten percent for those identified as disabled veteran's), after attaining a passing examination score for a numerically scored examination. Closing Date/Time: 10/23/2018 11:59 PM Pacific

Under the general supervision of the Director of Therapy Services, supervises assigned clinical staff; supports and facilitates the delivery of patient-focused care; coordinates assigned clinical and administrative activities within the division; participates in program and service development as a member of the leadership team; functions as a liaison with other agencies and departments; and may serve as Acting Director in the absence of the Therapy Services Director. Learn more about Santa Clara Valley Medical Center: Hospital and Clinics at  www.scvmc.org  and follow us on:  Twitter I  @scvmctalent    Facebook I  facebook.com/SCVMC    LinkedIn |  linkedin.com/ scvmc Typical Tasks Coordinate and maintain, in collaboration with other Therapy Services Program Managers, adequate staffing resources within assigned service area(s) that ensures required levels of clinical expertise through experience and education;   Participate in personnel management in the areas of labor relations, recruitment, hiring, goal setting, evaluation, orientation, coordination of ongoing staff clinical competency, team building, and mentoring;   Identify assigned clinical service needs and provide information to the Director of Therapy Services for consideration;   Participate in the development and monitoring of customer service in Therapy Services;   Participate in Quality Assurance and Utilization Management activities and evaluation;   Assist in the administration of the division by planning and implementing divisional objectives, maintaining statistical systems, and providing periodic reports;   Review generated revenues, charge systems, ratio of reimbursement and denials; adjustment/handling of fee and billing problems;   Participate in budget development and evaluation, productivity monitoring and planning for space utilization;   Assist with the contract negotiation process;   Support assigned clinical programs, and grant activities;   Manage supply and equipment ordering and inventory processes;   Coordinate vendor interactions, equipment related contracts, and authorize purchase of durable medical and other equipment;   Advise Director on professional/legal/medical trends;   Represent Therapy Services at interdepartmental meetings and serve on hospital committees as assigned;   Participate in service related meetings and on service specific committees;   Collaborate with other Health and Hospital departments to identify and resolve problems and enhance service;   Serve as designated divisional representative in the absence of the Therapy Services Director; under supervision may represent the Director in specific meetings or tasks as assigned;   Provide input to and/or develop Therapy Services Policies and Procedures;   Participate in research activities;   Provide patient care on an as needed and as available basis within scope of professional practice, experience and knowledge;   Other related work as required. Employment Standards A valid license to practice as an Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Psychologist or Speech-Language Pathologist in the State of California, or a valid certification from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation (NCTRC), the national credentialing organization for therapeutic recreation and recreation therapy, to practice as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. A Master's degree in the professional discipline is desired but not required. Sufficient education, knowledge and experience to demonstrate the possession and application of the knowledge and abilities listed below. Experience Note The above required experience may typically be met by completing three years of clinical experience in their area of licensure in the above specialties plus at least one year as a supervisor with teaching and administrative responsibilities. Knowledge of Basic treatment and practices of the disciplines working in a rehabilitation program and there interface with each other;   Practices of other disciplines working in the rehabilitation program and their interface with each other;   Principles of supervision, organization and administration, budget and financial management, and statistical analysis;   Educational trends and needs for therapy services disciplines;   Legal issues affecting service, practice and reimbursement. Ability to   Adapt to new situations, analyze data, prioritize workload, and solve problems;   Plan, organize and direct the Therapy Services program;   Instruct, coach and supervise professional and non-professional personnel;   Communicate effectively in writing and verbally, and prepare meaningful reports;   Foster interdisciplinary practice and unity within the Therapy Services;   Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work such as Medical Directors;   Advocate for and represent Therapy Services to the community and other individuals;   Assist, support, lift and transfer patients;   Reach, grasp, and manipulate a variety of objects;   Carry equipment/supplies and operate power tools. Closing Date/Time: 10/18/2018 11:59 PM Pacific

Under direct supervision, to use a Geographic Information System (GIS) to maintain and update the cadastral base map, register other mapping data to the electronic County base map, produce cartographic products related to the electronic map, and perform related duties as required. Typical Tasks Collects, encodes updates and integrates geographic data into the electronic cadastral base map, performs edit checks on encoded data, and reviews computer output for accuracy;   Researches and compiles data from various sources, including maps filed with the County Recorder, Assessor parcel maps, topographic maps, and data initiated and/or maintained by other agencies;   Maintains specific "layers" and "coverages" in the GIS relating to survey monumentation, locations established by Global Positioning System coordinates, hydrology, corporate boundaries, boundaries of other public agencies, and parcel boundaries   Extracts and reinstalls portions of the electronic cadastral base map for update operations with coordinate geometry techniques;   Uses the ARC/Info GIS to relate various map layers, perform spatial analysis, generate reports, and conduct consistency tests;   Plots maps, specifying coordinates, scale, size, line patterns, and colors; designs and positions map legends; executes system macros to produce maps according to specifications;   Maintains data, writes reports, and makes presentations to management and others on project status, time logs, documentation, and system use and performance as required;   Operates and maintains digitizer, workstation equipment, plotters, system backup, and archive operations, develops and performs quality checks on GIS products;   Trains others in the functions, operation and maintenance of systems related to the electronic cadastral base map;   Performs related work as required. Employment Standards Sufficient education, training, and experience, which demonstrates possession and application of the following knowledge and abilities. Experience Note: Training and experience equivalent to completion of two years of college or technical school, 60 semester units, 20 of which are in engineering, drafting, cartography or related field and two (2) years of progressively responsible technical engineering, drafting, or cartographic experience. Knowledge of: Engineering and, or surveying principles, and practices, algebra, trigonometry and analytic geometry;   Geographic information and related computer systems, ARC/Info and related software;   Topologically structured data for integrating spatially-referenced data from a wide variety of sources;   Maps and map-related information including those filed with the County Recorder and other map archives;   Coordinate geometry methods of mathematically representing property, rights-of-way and map features. Ability to: Use the ARC/Info GIS, and Auto CAD software (or other similar, related software) to compile data, generate maps and reports, and perform related tasks;   Use computer operating system software to retrieve and install portions of databases, operate archiving system, and resolve relatively simple system and network problems;   Read and interpret different types of construction plans, property documents (e.g. legal descriptions, easements, etc.) and maps;   Organize projects and manage time effectively applying considerable independent judgment and initiative;   Establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of other departments and agencies, and deal with the public in a courteous manner;   Analyze and solve problems logically, and follow detailed instructions;   Train others in the operation and use of all GIS related equipment, systems, and software;   Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing to various audiences;   Assess and understand user and customer needs, develop the needed system output, and communicate requirements to system management to request necessary system development. Closing Date/Time: 10/17/2018 11:59 PM Pacific

Under general supervision, to supervise the activities of the Engineering Services Section. Typical Tasks Plans, organizes and administers the activities of the Engineering Services section;   Develops and implements policies and procedures for the section;   Recommends new hires to appointing authority;   Administers disciplinary action and participates in grievance procedures as required;   Provides for the installation, maintenance and repair of communications and radio equipment and associated control and microwave systems at the Communications Center and remote locations;   Designs electronic circuits and engineers technical and operational aspects of complex communications consoles;   Provides for engineering and electronic drawings for complex systems and installations;   Performs tests and does research necessary to determine feasibility of requests by County departments and contracting agencies;   Prepares technical reports and maintains research and reference material;   Acts as technical advisor to the Communications Director;   Coordinates the technical and equipment components of department budget;   Oversees procurement of communication equipment, including identifying type of equipment required, writing specifications, identifying vendors, evaluating bids, recommending awards and coordinating equipment delivery;   Coordinates the activities of data processing staff assigned permanently to Communications Department;   May act on Director's behalf during Director's absence;   Acts as liaison to the Federal Communications Commission and interprets and enforces their rules and regulations;   May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;   Performs related work as required. Employment Standards Sufficient education, training and experience, to demonstrate the possession and application of the following knowledge and abilities. Training and Experience Note: The required knowledge and abilities are attained through training and experience equivalent to possession of a Bachelor's Degree in any technology or engineering field   AND Four (4) years of experience in the installation, operation and maintenance of fixed mobile radio and associated electronic equipment.   Experience with engineering software similar to AUTOCAD, Intermodulation and/or Propagation is desirable. Knowledge of:    The principles, practices, terminology and trends in communications engineering and administration in the public safety communications field;   Practices and methods of the planning, installation and maintenance of electronic equipment and facilities;   Principles of supervision and training;   Principles of procurement practices;   Computer systems used in the course of work;   Federal and State communication regulations and codes;   Basic knowledge of NFPA Standards.   Ability to:    Interpret and apply the laws, rules and regulations of the Federal Communications Commission;   Investigate and analyze communications operations and problems and effect improved procedures and solutions;   Plan and supervise the work of others; prepare comprehensive technical correspondence and reports;   Design redundant communication systems. Closing Date/Time: 10/30/2018 11:59 PM Pacific

The Department is currently recruiting to fill multiple Building Inspector Combination (BIC) positions in the Building Inspection Division. A Building Inspector Combination reviews plans, issues permits, and performs field inspections for a variety of buildings and structures being constructed, altered or repaired to ensure compliance with building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical codes and related Federal, State and local regulations. Specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the Department.   The ideal candidates will possess a high level of professionalism, excellent customer service skills, and a supreme work ethic.  These positions require excellent judgment, initiative, perseverance, integrity, organizational skills, flexibility and written and verbal communications skills.    All new BIC employees will go through our Combination Building Inspection Academy. All inspectors are assigned as specialty inspectors in Building, Electrical, or Plumbing/Mechanical in addition to combination responsibilities. Combination Building Inspection Academy is provided to new employees at all levels of experience. Candidates with approved certifications and experience may be appointed at the higher classifications. We strongly encourage candidates with construction trade experience to apply.     Typical duties for this position include but are not limited to:   -Conducts inspections of residential, industrial, commercial and manufacturing facilities as assigned by Chief Building Official or designee to ensure compliance with codes, regulations, ordinances, standards, and contract agreements which includes: setting up inspection schedules; gathering information and evidence; and, ensuring conformance to plans, specifications, and safety regulations   -Investigates building, construction, and land use changes in the field by: gathering factual data to ascertain present use of land and location of structures; conducting background investigations and research; and, preparing reports to use as evidence.   -Provides technical assistance for development of codes and policies.   -Generates written reports and enforcement orders which include noting deficiencies in standards and submitting final documentation.   -Reviews plans and specifications for compliance with codes which includes assisting in projects in complying with regulations, prioritizing deficiencies, and preparing timetables.   -Provides technical support for agencies and the public which includes inputting data into system for general public access.   -Meets with architects, engineers, City officials, and building contractors to discuss construction projects.   -Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.     This classification requires a yearly filing of a Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests disclosure of outside interests and investments.   This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.   Applicants who have applied in the past for Building Inspector Combination must apply to this current recruitment, if still interested, to be considered.     COMPETENCIES   The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.  Desirable competencies for this position include:   Job Expertise - demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations   Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts.   Conflict Management - uses appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people, by presenting the facts, analysis, and conclusions or solutions that show command of content and perspectives and interests of audience.   Customer Service – Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor.   Decision Making/Problem Solving - identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.   Flexibility - makes effective decisions and achieves desired results in the midst of major changes in responsibilities, work processes, timeframes, performance expectations, organizational culture, or work environment.   Reliability - completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.   T eam Work & Interpersonal Skills – develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills    

Under general supervision, provides counseling, psychotherapy, case management and treatment services in a clinic or institutional setting.   Positions are available in both the Mental Health Department as well as the Alcohol & Drug Services Department. Learn more about Santa Clara Valley Medical Center: Hospital and Clinics at  www.scvmc.org  and follow us on:  Twitter I  @scvmctalent    Facebook I  facebook.com/SCVMC    LinkedIn |  linkedin.com/ scvmc   Typical Tasks Performs intensive counseling, psychotherapy, case management and treatment services with patients or clients and their families;   Participates in the evaluation of problems presented and in the making of treatment plans;   May participate in group therapy programs;   Cooperates with other staff members and with community agencies in carrying out treatment plans;   Participates in psychotherapy and case management programs with psychiatric staff treatment teams;   Interprets and explains social and emotional factors pertaining to illness to clients, relatives and community groups, and may conduct educational sessions and training events, as appropriate;   Evaluates new techniques for dealing with emotional and environmental problems;   Refers patients or clients to appropriate community agencies;   Performs related work as required. Employment Standards Possession of a Master's degree or equivalent which qualifies for licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist by the State Board of Behavioral Science, such as Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Child Development and Family Studies, or Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling; and two years of post graduate counseling experience in the field of mental health. Possession of a valid California license as a Marriage and Family Therapist as issued by the State Board of Behavioral Science. Knowledge of: Theory and treatment practice of intrapsychic, interpersonal, and social pathology;   Theory and practice of community mental health, alcohol or drug abuse interventions;   Community agencies and community resources serving in the field of mental health, alcohol and drug abuse, and alcoholism;   Physical and mental illnesses and their impact on personality. Ability to: Apply theory and practice of intrapsychic, interpersonal, and social pathology;   Do differential diagnosis;   Develop and implement a counseling program;   Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;   Use psychiatric consultation effectively.   Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Under general supervision, to provide psychiatric casework, counseling, psychotherapy, and treatment services in a counseling center, clinic, or institutional setting.   Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.  These positions are located in both our Mental Health Division and our Alcohol & Drug Services Division.   Learn more about Santa Clara Valley Medical Center: Hospital and Clinics at  www.scvmc.org  and follow us on:  Twitter I  @scvmctalent    Facebook I  facebook.com/SCVMC    LinkedIn |  linkedin.com/ scvmc         Typical Tasks Performs intensive casework, counseling, psychotherapy, and treatment services with patients or clients and their families;   Participates in the evaluation of problems presented and in the development of treatment plans;   May participate in group therapy programs;   Prepares social case histories with particular emphasis upon psycho-social factors affecting the patient or client;   Cooperates with staff and other community agencies in carrying out treatment plans;   Participates in psychotherapy programs with psychiatric and/or milieu staff treatment teams;   Interprets and explains social and emotional factors pertaining to illness to clients, relatives and community groups, and may conduct educational sessions and training events, as appropriate;   Evaluates new techniques for dealing with emotional and environmental problems;   Refers patients or clients to appropriate community agencies;   Performs related work as required. Employment Standards Possession of a Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university which qualifies for licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and two years of post graduate social work experience in the field of mental health. Possession of a valid California license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker as issued by the State Board of Behavioral Science Examiners. Knowledge of: The principles of psychiatric social work and psychotherapy;   Counseling, casework, and other techniques of psychiatric social work;   Social aspects of mental health and emotional disturbances;   Theory and practice of community mental health, or alcohol, or drug abuse interventions;   Community agencies and community resources serving the mentally ill, alcohol and drug abusers, and alcoholism;   Physical and mental illnesses and their impact on personality. Ability to:   Effectively apply psychiatric social work theory and casework skills and psychotherapeutic interventions;   Do differential diagnosis;   Develop and implement a treatment program;   Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;   Secure and record accurate and pertinent social and personal data;   Effectively use psychiatric consultation.   Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Under supervision, plans and conducts financial, compliance and operational audits and special examinations as assigned; may act as in-charge auditor on designated audits.     Typical Tasks Prepares audit programs and time budgets to accomplish assignment;   Determines the auditing procedures to be used including statistical sampling and electronic data processing;   Recommends necessary staff required to accomplish audits assigned;   Evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of systems of control and recommends improvements of controls;   Interprets and applies legal and administrative concepts;   Analyzes data and draws logical conclusions;   Determines effective courses of actions;   Prepares, takes and evaluates statistical samples;   Determines whether: a) operations are properly conducted and accurately reported; b) policies and laws are complied with; c) resources are managed in an economical and efficient manner; d) procedures are adequate to accomplish objectives; e) desired results and benefits are achieved and assets are safeguarded;   Recommends corrective action to improve operations and to reduce costs;   Appraises the adequacy of corrective action taken to improve deficient conditions;   Prepares comprehensive financial, compliance and operational reports;   Directs and instructs staff assistants assigned, and reviews their work for sufficiency of scope and for accuracy;   Prepares working papers to document audit work;   May provide on the job training to assigned staff;   Budgets & manages time;   Obtains, analyzes and evaluates data as a basis for formal and objective opinions on the activities reviewed;   Maintains a current knowledge of professional standards, laws, directives, and literature applicable to auditing;   May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;   Performs other related duties as required. Employment Standards Sufficient education and experience to demonstrate the possession and application of the following knowledge and abilities:   Experience Note:  The required knowledge and abilities are attained through possession of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Internal Audit, Finance, Business, Computer Science or a related field and three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in auditing.   OR   Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in any field and four (4) years of auditing experience.   Possession of one or more of the following certifications is desirable:  Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors;   Certified Public Accountant (CPA) issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Knowledge of: Auditing practices and procedures;   Principles of internal controls, finance, and business law;   Professional audit standards, including the Government Accountability Office (GAO);   Statistical sampling;   Principles of organization and management;   Principles of supervision;   Accounting principles and practices;   Common office computer applications, including word processing and spreadsheets. Ability to:   Apply auditing, accounting and management principles;   Speak and write effectively;   Gather and analyze data and reason logically to reach valid conclusions;   Meet with and obtain the cooperation of others;   Effectively prioritize work and meet deadlines;   Lead staff and plan, organize and direct the work of assistants;   Understand complex computer systems and use of the computer in auditing;   Write clear and concise reports. Possession of a California driver's license required prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County Driver's Permit. Closing Date/Time: 11/21/2018 11:59 PM Pacific

Under medical direction, to perform clinical audiometric studies to determine the degree of hearing loss, site of lesion and the needs and types of hearing rehabilitation. This recruitment is for a full-time assignment at Valley Medical Center. The established eligible list will be used to fill other vacancies (Full-Time, Part-Time, Extra-Help, etc) as they occur. If you are interested in such opportunities, please be sure to complete the appropriate questions. Learn more about Santa Clara Valley Medical Center: Hospital and Clinics at  www.scvmc.org  and follow us on:  Twitter I  @scvmctalent    Facebook I  facebook.com/SCVMC    LinkedIn |  linkedin.com/ scvmc   Typical Tasks Confers with medical staff regarding need for diagnostic audiological evaluation;   Performs routine audiological hearing tests as well as special diagnostic tests;   Evaluates the needs and types of hearing rehabilitation and makes appropriate referrals for such needs;   Evaluates need for hearing aids;   Orders the appropriate type of hearing aid and makes subsequent checks to determine if it meets needs of the patient. Employment Standards Master's degree in Clinical Audiology and eligibility for possession of a valid Certificate of Clinical Competency in Audiology issued by the American Speech and Hearing Association. Knowledge of: Procedures and methodology of auditory rehabilitation;   Needs and methods of referral;   Audiological testing techniques, methods and apparatus;   Operation and care of audiological equipment. Ability to:   Determine auditory rehabilitation needs;   Deal tactfully and sympathetically with patients. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Under general supervision, to provide the full range of professional nursing and psychiatric care; to initiate and perform established nursing interventions utilizing clinical knowledge.   The Acute Psychiatric Service (APS) of the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center is comprised of two psychiatric programs. Barbara Arons Pavilion (BAP) is a 50 bed acute (locked) program; and Emergency Psychiatric Services (EPS) is an outpatient psychiatric emergency and crisis stabilization program. Both programs are licensed as part of Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (VMC). The programs are located in San Jose on the VMC campus. Current vacancies are part time (0.5) and full time (1.0) One year of progressively responsible clinical experience, which included change assignments in an acute psychiatric nursing service and the ability to demonstrate possession of the qualifications necessary to successfully perform the typical tasks noted in the job description for Psychiatric Nurse II.  Candidate must be able to pass temporary and permanent security clearance (DOJ, FBI) to work in the jail. Learn more about Santa Clara Valley Medical Center: Hospital and Clinics at  www.scvmc.org  and follow us on:  Twitter I  @scvmctalent    Facebook I  facebook.com/SCVMC    LinkedIn |  linkedin.com/scvmc ?  Job Subscription |  Sign Up Typical Tasks Assessment: Analyzes and validates data taken from interview of patient and/or family for common relationships, revises assessments based on patient behaviors and conceptual view of individuals;   Assesses the competencies of personnel assigned to a specific patient group;   Assesses the numbers and levels of personnel needed to provide nursing care for a specific patient population;   Assesses patient care problems and utilizes this knowledge to formulate appropriate nursing interventions into patient treatment plans.   Applies a triage method for assessing treatment priorities. Planning:   Establishes priorities and coordinates activities needed to implement patient care;   Plans strategies for solving patient care problems;   Collaborates with appropriate support personnel in the discharge planning of patients and in the appropriate referral to other mental health resources in the community;   Assists in developing plans for teaching patients and families about the multiple requirements of proper home care. (eg: medications, follow-up care, mental health resources, etc.); Implementation:   Provides professional nursing care to psychiatric patients and assists in the administration of psychiatric and/or medical treatments;   Explains treatment procedures to patients and provides support before, during, and after treatment;   Assists in the orientation and training of new or less experienced staff as necessary;   Assists patients in developing skills for daily living;   Administers psychiatric medications with a thorough understanding of their indications, contraindications, side effects, and adverse reactions;   Teaches the patient and family how to follow psychiatric treatments after discharge (eg: medication reactions, dietary changes, etc.);   Teaches family to recognize signs/symptoms of decompensation and appropriate interventions in the event that this occurs in the psychiatric patient;   Performs mental status examinations and crisis interventions and makes recommendations for further treatment as necessary.   Leads or co-leads group therapy sessions;   Collaborates with appropriate personnel in performing new procedures and/or in functioning in unfamiliar situations;   Maintains a safe and supportive environment;   Acts as a liaison between patient and physician;   Assumes a leadership role in emergency situations and monitors the work of nursing staff and directing the care of patients in a single unit;   Applies counseling skills to encourage socially acceptable behavior;   Physically restrains combative patients following accepted standards of practice; Evaluation:   Evaluates patient response to care and utilizes this information to re-assess and revise plan of care;   Evaluates interventions made by less experienced staff and makes modifications where necessary;   Observes, assesses, records, and reports the patient's behavior, condition, and reaction before, during, and after treatment;   Evaluates outcomes of emergency situations and provides support for staff and patients involved. Employment Standards Possession of a valid license as a registered nurse in the state of California and one year of progressively responsible clinical experience, which included charge assignments in an acute psychiatric nursing service and the ability to demonstrate possession of the qualifications necessary to successfully perform the typical tasks noted above.   Closing Date/Time: 10/23/2018 11:59 PM Pacific

Under general administrative direction of the County Controller-Treasurer, a Controller- Treasurer Division Manager plans, directs, and oversees the administration, operations and staff of assigned divisions or units within the Controller- Treasurer Department of the Finance Agency. Final Filing Date:  Friday, December 21, 2018. You are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible.  To apply for this exceptional opportunity, applicants must complete the online application and are advised to provide the following: 1. Résumé 2. Letter of interest explaining why you are the ideal candidate, including specific examples from your experience. 3. Responses to the online supplemental questions. This information is REQUIRED, as it will be used to initially determine minimum qualifications and will be critical in the subsequent competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to the oral examination. Applications submitted without the above information will be considered incomplete. No paper applications will be accepted . Applicants who are viewing this job announcement outside of our Santa Clara County website should go to  www.sccjobs.org to apply. Computers are available at the County Government Center, 70 West Hedding Street, 8th Floor, East Wing, San Jose, CA 95110, during normal business hours, for applicants to apply online. Questions regarding this recruitment may be directed to Alan Reed, Executive Services at (408) 299-5851. For the latest updates on our Executive Career Opportunities, follow us on:    Facebook I   facebook.com/SCCExecRecruit  Twitter I @SCCExecRecruit Subscribe to our Monthly Executive Leadership Careers Newsletter! Click Here Typical Tasks Typical Management Responsibilities   Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of assigned subordinate professional technical and support staff; Review and evaluate work products, methods, procedures and performances; Coordinate division activities with other divisions and/or departments within the Finance Agency; Manage several units within the Controller-Treasurer Department and ensure department objectives and goals are met;  Administer the County banking and trustee services; Manage and participate in teh development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned programs; Recommend and administer policies and procedures; Administer and direct various consultant service contracts; Serve as the County contact with the public and other government agencies for debt administration and investments;  Directs the operations of countywide financial systems;  Provide responsible staff assistance to the Controller-Treasurer and the Finance Director;  Selects, train, motivate, and evaluates assigned personnel; Provide and coordinate staff training;   Analyzes new and revised statues and proposed legislation to determine affects on the department and/or the County;   Provides advice, training and assistance to fiscal personnel in County departments, special districts, and schools;   Ensures compliance of County accounting procedures and Government Accounting and Financial Reporting Principles (GAFRP);   Meets with representatives of County agencies/department and external entities to discuss matters pertaining to procedure and areas of responsibility and jurisdiction;   Participates as a member of the department executive team in the review and establishment of policies and procedures for carrying out the department's goals and objectives, and initiates changes in methods and procedures to improve service delivery;   Develops and maintains positive working relationships with County officials, agency/department heads; representatives from financial institutions, other government agencies, internal and external auditors, and staff;   Prepares and/or directs the preparation of special financial reports and analysis of accounts;   Coordinates division activities with other divisions and/or departments within the Finance Agency;   Represents the Controller/Treasurer on matters related to Accounting, Payroll, Claims, Tax Apportionment and/or Internal Audit activities and issues;   Prepares annual budget and monitors expenditures;    Assumes disaster service worker responsibilities as required; and  Performs related work as required. Employment Standards Sufficient education and experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the management responsibilities and the attainment of the knowledge and abilities listed below. The qualified candidate would typically possess education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration or a related field and a minimum of five (5) years recent increasingly responsible professional experience in accounting or auditing, to include one (1) year experience managing and/or supervising an accounting or auditing function. A Master's Degree in Business Administration with emphasis in Accounting may be substituted for approximately one (1) year of professional accounting/auditing experience. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of management necessary to plan, organize, direct, manage and evaluate programs, administrative policies, organizational structures and staff;   The theory, principles and practices of accounting and auditing and their application to governmental accounting;   Laws and regulations governing the financial operations of public agencies;   Automated fiscal/financial information systems, applications and terminology;   Principles and practices of supervision, personnel management, training;   Budget preparation and monitoring principles and practices. Ability to:   Plan, organize, manage, coordinate and evaluate the functions and staff of a division responsible for performing complex accounting and/or auditing duties;   Analyze and evaluate complex accounting, auditing and/or financial problems, records and reports;   Prepare clear and concise reports;   Analyze, interpret, apply and explain laws and regulations;   Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;   Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Closing Date/Time: 12/21/2018 11:59 PM Pacific

Under supervision, to perform physical, chemical, biological and/or digital analyses related to scientific examination of physical evidence in criminal cases. The District Attorney's Crime Laboratory is recruiting for a Criminalist II who specializes in Toxicology.  Qualified candidates will possess professional level experience in the field of Toxicology in addition to the employment standards.  The incumbent will perform laboratory examinations on human physiological samples to determine blood alcohol content, presumptive and confirmatory presence of blood or urine drugs, manage the evidentiary breath alcohol program, and testify to the effects of alcohol and drugs in court.  The incumbent will also provide guidance to more junior Criminalists and outside agency personnel in aspects of their specialty. Typical Tasks Performs analysis and examines physical evidence in forensic specialty areas such as Audio-Video, Computer Forensics, Drug Chemistry, Trace Evidence, Firearms/Toolmarks, Forensic Biology/DNA, Latent Print Processing, Toxicology, Questioned Documents, Footwear/Shoe Print Analysis, Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, Crime Scene Analysis;  Examines evidence, evaluates findings and interprets results utilizing various techniques such as photography, microscopy, wet chemistry, immunoassay, chromatography, mass spectrometry, spectroscopy, DNA typing, data searching and recovery and digital processing; Performs field investigations at crime scenes and other locations to search for, collect, document and preserve evidence; provides expertise to agencies at crime scenes; Consults and advises law enforcement officers, attorneys and the courts regarding the nature of evidence or the results of laboratory analyses and their meaning; Testifies on the results of laboratory analyses and may interpret them for the courts and other legal hearings;  Prepares clear, comprehensive, technically sound, and accurate  casework reports, including all determined facts and conclusions; Maintains laboratory, instruments, equipment and glassware in a constant state of cleanliness, order and good repair; May be assigned to deliver technical presentations to outside groups;  Determines the interrelationship of various pieces of physical evidence;  Prepares evidence for presentation in court; Provides technical guidance to lower level staff and other laboratory personnel  pertaining to routine work of the laboratory;  Trains other Criminalists and law enforcement personnel in specialized techniques such as evidence collection or in new areas of forensic interest; trains and certifies operators in using breath alcohol instrumentation; Serves as a liaison with applicable professional organizations to provide and obtain pertinent information necessary in maintaining subject matter expertise; May be assigned as Disaster Service Worker, as required; May perform any related duty, as required. Employment Standards Training and Experience Note :  Possession of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a natural or applied science, or a related field;   AND   Two (2) years of criminalist experience.     A Master's Degree, or higher, in a natural or applied science or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required general experience.   An incumbent must possess the minimum qualifications for the discipline assigned as defined by the Laboratory's current accrediting body as well as applicable requirements as set by the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) Quality Assurance Standards and the California Code of Regulations.   Possession of a valid California Driver's License prior to appointment and the ability to obtain and maintain a County driver's authorization.   Knowledge of:    Principles, methods, materials and techniques in a specialty area of Criminalistics such as Audio-Video, Computer Forensics, Drug Chemistry, Trace Evidence, Firearms/Toolmarks, Forensic Biology/DNA, Latent Print Processing, Toxicology, Questioned Documents, Footwear/Shoe Print Analysis, Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, Crime Scene Analysis; Recent developments, new techniques and procedures in the scientific examination of evidence; Common types of drugs, firearms, accelerants and/or explosives when assigned to the specific specialty areas of Drug Chemistry, Toxicology, Firearms, or Trace Evidence.  Ability to:   Perform a variety of chemical, instrumental, biological, digital or other laboratory analyses;  Document activities in a clear and accurate manner;  Use the scientific method to solve a variety of complex problems, validate instruments and/or methodologies and explain the significance of the results obtained;  Prepare and present professional, clear, accurate and detailed analytical reports  for law enforcement agencies, medical examiners, the courts and other agencies;  Provide testimony on findings;  Gather and analyze physical evidence and formulate conclusions;  Analyze, interpret and present statistical data and outcomes to a broad audience, including law enforcement agencies, the courts and other agencies;  Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;  Keep current with forensic specialty literature, new techniques and procedures including researching and developing new analytical procedures in the scientific examination of evidence in criminal casework independently, as the lead or as part of a team, and maintaining liaison with other professionals and professional organizations;  Communicate effectively orally and in writing, including when serving as an expert witness in the presentation of laboratory findings;  Maintain proficiency in all specialty disciplines where casework is performed;  Gain forensic certification in Criminalistics or a related specialty area. Physical Requirements Be free from any deficiency in the ability to distinguish colors; Must have vision correctable to 20/30 in each eye, unless appointed to perform audio analyses;  Must not have suffered hearing loss of over 25 decibels in the 500, 1000 and 2000 Hertz ranges for appointment to audio analyses. Closing Date/Time: 10/20/2018 11:59 PM Pacific

Under supervision, to maintain, and repair elevators and auxiliary equipment, including electrical circuitry. Typical Tasks Inspects and maintains elevators and auxiliary equipment;   Checks electrical control and signal systems, hoisting mechanisms and cables, motors, guide rails, brakes, doors, and safety devices;   Checks temperature and moist level;   Oils and greases moving parts such as fly-ball governors, pulleys, and runners; overhauls and cleans governors, and hoists;   Replaces and tightens bearings and bushings;   Vacuums and cleans selector boards, cleans and replaces capacitors, coils, contacts, brushers, relays, switches, pneumatic timers, solenoids, runners, and elevator doors;   Adjusts and levels timing devices so that elevator's stops are at proper level on each floor;   Overhauls mechanical auxiliary equipment;   Repairs electrical circuitry;   May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;   Performs related work as required. Employment Standards Sufficient education, training, and experience, which demonstrates possession and application of the following knowledge and abilities. Experience Note: The knowledge and abilities required to perform this function are normally attained through training and experience equivalent to possession of a high school diploma, and four (4) years of experience as an Elevator Mechanic. Possession of a valid Certified Competent Conveyance Mechanic certification issued by the State of California, Department of Industrial Relations, Elevator, Ride and Tramway Unit. Possession of a valid California Drivers license prior to appointment, and the ability to qualify and maintain a County Drivers Permit. Knowledge of: Elevator electrical and mechanical components and systems;   Design, construction, operation, and repair of elevators;   The laws, rules and standards pertaining to elevator maintenance and repair. Ability to: Maintain and repair elevators and auxiliary mechanical equipment;   Read, interpret, and work from mechanical and electrical diagrams and blueprints;   Follow oral and written instructions;   Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Willingness to: Tolerate dust, noise, vibration, fumes, odors, poor ventilation, extreme temperatures, cramped quarters, and inadequate lighting. Special Requirement: Elevator Mechanics are placed on a rotating "on call" list for weekend and holiday coverage of County facilities. On-call status and availability will depend on department and/or assignment. Depending upon assignment incumbents will be required to be available and on-site within one (1) hour or two (2) hours of notification. Closing Date/Time: 10/21/2018 12:00 AM Pacific

Under direct supervision, to be trained to counsel, educate, and inform individuals and families, at risk for inherited genetic disorders and birth defects about the medical, scientific, and psychological resources available to them, to promote an understanding of birth disorders, to adapt to the risk or condition and to make informed choices. Learn more about Santa Clara Valley Medical Center: Hospital and Clinics at  www.scvmc.org  and follow us on:  Twitter I  @scvmctalent    Facebook I  facebook.com/SCVMC    LinkedIn |  linkedin.com/ scvmc Typical Tasks Establishes a mutually agreed upon genetic counseling agenda with the patient and their family; Elicits and obtains family history and medical information, including pregnancy development; Assists in providing professional psychosocial genetic counseling to individuals regarding genetic hereditary conditions posing potential risks to their children; Recommends medical or genetic testing to individuals/families at risk for genetic diseases or birth defects; Educates and explains technical and medical aspects of diagnostic and screening methods and reproductive options, including associated risks, benefits and limitations; Assists in coordinating communication between patient and multi-disciplinary medical team in the diagnosis and evaluation of birth conditions; Supports in-patient and out-patient care and at satellite clinics; Assists in charting, reporting, coordinating and categorizing clinical testing and test results that are approved by the Chief of Maternal Fetal Medicine; Responds to scheduled genetic counseling appointments with individuals/families in a timely manner; May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required; Performs other duties as required. Employment Standards Possession of Master's degree in Genetic Counseling/Human Genetics or closely related field, and eligible for Board Certification by the American Board of Genetic Counseling, and possession of a temporary Genetic Counselor license issued by the California Department of Public Health and one (1) year supervised clinical training in a hospital setting assisting with Genetic Counselor responsibilities.   Special Certification and License requirement Board Certification by the American board of Genetic Counseling must be obtained within two (2) years of hire to maintain licensure as stipulated by State of California Department of Health, or vacate the position.   Knowledge of: Common and uncommon inherited disorders and detectable conditions; Effective counseling session structure; Counseling techniques sensitive toward individuals and families at risk of genetic disorders that promotes individual choice on various treatment options; Benefits and risks of noninvasive screening or invasive diagnostic testing; Individual case management and collaborates with multidisciplinary health professionals to promote patient care;   Community agencies and State support services;  Age specific competencies required of infants, children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics; Common office computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets and databases. Ability to :                       Obtain and interpret family medical histories to assess the chance of disease occurrence or recurrence; Identify and respond to issues and problems effectively and in a timely manner; Maintain confidentiality; listen and obtain clarification to ensure that instructions/requests are fully comprehended; Assist in educating individuals, families about inherited genetic disorders or birth defects and the medical testing, scientific research, psychological resources and other options available; Counsel patients and families to promote informed choices and adaptation to the risk or birth health condition; Translate complex language of genomic medicine into understandable terms; Communicate effectively orally and in writing with individuals, families and medical professionals; Maintain State of California required credentials and certifications; Establish effective relationships with those contacted in the course of business. Special requirement : Travel to and provide services at satellite clinics as required. Closing Date/Time: 10/31/2018 12:00 AM Pacific

Under supervision, to maintain order and security of inmates within a detention facility, and to transport from the Department of Correction facilities, to and from court, medical facilities, and other locations within and outside the County; to supervise a crew of inmates in work projects throughout the County, and to assist in the correction of anti-social attitudes and behavior. Under the appointing authority of the Sheriff, the Sheriff's Correctional Deputy has peace officer status while assigned to a detention facility and extending to any place in the state while engaged in duties described in Penal Code 830.1(c). Typical Tasks Supervises the conduct of inmates in living quarters, during meals and bathing, at recreation and on work assignments;   Maintains security of inmates by taking periodic counts and by surveillance of activities;   Supervises groups of inmates assigned to shop, farm, road, or other maintenance activities and insures that the work is performed properly;   Inspects quarters for cleanliness and proper order and conducts cell searches and confiscates contraband;   Books arrestee into jail including recording custody information, inventorying personal property; orients new inmates to rules, regulations, and responsibilities;   Releases inmates from custody on proper authority;   Admits visitors with proper credentials within authorized regulations and advises on rules and procedures;   Reports unauthorized absences and escapes;   Recommends assignment to work furlough program or more secure confinement;   Responds to emergencies and circumstances requiring immediate attention;   Exercises influence toward motivating inmates to modify their antisocial attitudes and behavior;   Reports infractions of rules and regulations and irregular and suspicious occurrences, and issues citations of infractions;   Prepares written reports on the work, conduct, and habits of inmates and their adjustment; writes incident logs and criminal reports;   Transports and escorts inmates to court, between facilities or other locations;   Maintains security within the correctional facility and prevents escapes, physically restrains inmates when necessary, conducts perimeter checks of the facility and performs headcount;   Conduct warrant and warrantless misdemeanor or felony arrests of persons within the County's detention facilities;   Answers inquiries concerning corrections procedures;   Supervises inmate visitation;   Performs business and record keeping functions, including monetary transactions, computer operations, and processing of booking files, bail/fine monies, and court paperwork;   Participates in honor guard assignments and other community relations activities;   Collects, organizes, interprets, and analyzes a variety of information to determine an appropriate and reasonable course of action;   Conducts recruitments and makes other public appearances;   Applies first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques as needed;   Conducts recruitment background investigations;   May appear in court to testify;   May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;   Performs other related work as required. Employment Standards Graduation from high school or possession of a General Education Development (G.E.D.) Certification   AND Completion of the Correctional Officer training approved by the California State Board of Corrections. In addition, must possess current certification that demonstrates successful completion of coursework fulfilling the requirements of Penal Code Section 832 (describes course prescribed by Commission of Peace Officer Standards and Training). Special Requirements: Must meet the Appointing Authority's background requirements and all required minimum standards which may include but are not limited to: Applicants who have passed their 20th birthday may submit an application but cannot be appointed until they have reached their 21st birthday.   Felony convictions will be disqualifying. Misdemeanor convictions may be disqualifying depending on the type, frequency, severity and time of offense.   Must be able to take and pass a thorough medical examination. May be disqualified on the basis of established medical standards (current P.O.S.T. or Departmental orders).   Must successfully pass a psychological evaluation.   Must successfully demonstrate and maintain physical fitness in order to perform the full scope and functions of the job.   Must pass a complete background investigation including fingerprints and a search of local, state, and national files for criminal history.   Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship.   Current certification in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (C.P.R.).   Possession of a valid California Driver's License prior to appointment and the ability to qualify and maintain a County driver's permit.   California Class B driver's license may be required for some positions.   Ability to qualify for gun-bearing assignments may be required for some positions.   County employees in Department of Correction employed as of January 1, 2011 in a similar classification will undergo an abbreviated screening process per departmental order. Knowledge of: State and local laws and ordinances including, but not limited to those regulating the care, treatment, and custody of a diverse population of inmates, the operation of a correctional facility, and relevant sections of the Penal, Welfare and Institutions, and Business and Professions codes;   Investigative procedures, methods and techniques;   Modern sociological concepts and communication skills in dealing with a diverse and ethnic population;   First aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (C.P.R.). Ability to: Understand, interpret and apply departmental policies, rules, laws, and ordinances pertaining to the detention of inmates;   Control, direct, and instruct inmates individually and in groups in the performance of work projects and in handling personal problems;   Accurately observe, recall and document inmate behavior;   Prepare clear and concise reports;   Communicate effectively with individuals of various educational and socioeconomic backgrounds;   Make forcible arrests;   Understand and follow written and oral instructions;   Use and maintain equipment and supplies;   Effectively handle hostile and aggressive behaviors;   Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action;   Participate in investigation of crimes, accidents or other incidents as needed;   Exercise sound judgment, especially under stressful conditions;   Perform a variety of physical tasks;   Wear and operate equipment that may include emergency apparatus;   Adapt to work environment;   Work required hours and assigned shifts;   Meet firearms qualifications as required. 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The Office of Councilmember Lan Diep is recruiting for a Community Relations Coordinator/Representative to assist communication and public information efforts of the District office.  The selected individual may be classified as Community Relations Coordinator or Representative, based on relevant education and experience.  Education and/or experience in the fields of marketing, communications, public information or public relations is highly desirable.  The following are examples of the types of job duties and responsibilities the selected individual may be responsible for:   Planning, writing and managing monthly e-Newsletter Designing flyers, graphics, and material for constituent meetings, events and public information. Engaging and collaborating with constituents, organizations, and city staff as needed. Updating and designing web content and social media content. Media relations and tracking. Collaborating with staff on ideas for media and communication outreach to disseminate the Councilmember’s message to various audiences.   Employees in this classification are not members of the classified civil service and are appointed "at will" with no property right to continued employment.  Each appointment is for a specified period of time to be determined by the appointing Council member 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.

Under direction, of the Deputy County Executive with responsibility for Santa Clara Health and Hospital System (SCVHHS), the Director of System Integration provides overall administrative leadership to the enterprise-wide activities associated with Public Hospital Redesign and Incentives in Medi-Cal (PRIME) , Whole Person Care (WPC) and Global Payment Program (GPP). The Director of System Integration also provides leadership related to the SCVHHS strategic goal of "Total Value", helping identify opportunities for alignment of work to reduce redundancies and focus activities within areas of excellence. FILING PERIOD AND APPLICATION PROCEDURE   This recruitment will be open until filled.  You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.   This recruitment requires the submission of an online application.  No paper applications will be accepted.  Applicants must apply online at www.sccjobs.org .  Computers are available at the County Government Center, 70 West Hedding Street, 8th Floor, East wing, San Jose, CA, 95110 during normal business hours for applicants to apply online.   All qualified applications will be subject to a preliminary competitive rating to identify those candidates to be invited to the oral interview process.  It is critical for applicants to submit an online application, resume and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.  Applications submitted without these items will be rejected.   If you have any questions, please contact Alan Reed, Executive Services at (408) 299-5851.   For the latest updates on our Executive Career Opportunities, follow us on:    Facebook I   facebook.com/SCCExecRecruit  Twitter I @SCCExecRecruit To subscribe to our Executive Leadership Career E-Newsletter, Click HERE!   Typical Tasks Typical Management Responsibilities include:   Leads the development of system integration strategies by understanding the external trends, institutional strategy and community needs; Coordinates and supports alignment around system integration goals from clinical integration across delivery sites, focusing on achieving the "Total Value", strategic goal; Effectively builds relationship with key clinical and administrative executive/leaders essential to organizational objectives; Oversees day-to-day operational management of all activities and functions in support of the respective assigned process/program(s) including developing, implementing and evaluating operating policies, procedures and standards; determining service levels and enhancements; Develops and monitors budgets; Provides technical advice and/or oversight to staff or other departments related to area of assignment; evaluating information concerning needs and strategic goals related to system integration, estimating and coordinating program/unit activities and associated costs, and tactical project execution activities; Supervises staff including prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations; Serves as a liaison with internal departments, executives, external organizations and public representatives; Represents the organization at a variety of meetings, public events, on committees, and/or other related events regarding services, programs, projects and facilities; Prepares, reviews, interprets, and analyzes a variety of information, data, and reports; Recommends and implements tactical procedures to improve operational effectiveness and enhancements to services or programs; Tracks assigned budget and resources and provides input to the annual budget development process and prepares cost estimates and budget recommendations; monitors expenditures; Coordinates operational and program efforts in alignment with goals and objectives related to assigned area of responsibility. Performs research, benchmarking, and develops tools, graphics and presentations to assist the team in understanding methods and processes required to achieve measurable results; Works with customers to understand product consumption patterns and product utilization to determine that the right product is used for the right application. Analyzes use patterns to identify best practice in terms of quality and cost to optimize patient care; May assume disaster service worker duties, as required; and Other responsibilities as assigned. Employment Standards Considerable education, training and experience which demonstrates possession and application of the following knowledge and abilities.   Experience Note: The knowledge and abilities required to perform this function are normally attained through possession of a Bachelor's degree in from an accredited university and seven (7) years progressive management in performance improvement/health care informatics. A Master's in Public Health Administration is desirable.   Knowledge of:   Principles and practices of public hospital or health care organization, administration, personnel management, labor relations and budgeting; Basic principles of health care and hospital system organization and administration including broad knowledge of health care trends including population health, quality improvement and technology assessment; Laws and regulations governing public health care delivery organizations; Data analysis and performance improvement to support planning and implementation Eligibility rules and regulations for all financial programs provided to patients; Regulations and laws common to the operation of hospitals and/or health care organizations in California; Current trends regarding budget and administrative systems, health system financial issues, and methods for assessing and resolving operational systems issues.     Ability to:   Identify problems and formulate constructive policies, procedures and program recommendations in response to same; Learn and apply the Health & Hospital System's policies, regulations and administrative procedures in the context of budget and administrative functions; Learn and apply the Health & Hospital System's strategic goals, developing proposals and/or programs to achieve strategic goals, such as "Total Value". Work effectively with diverse client and community populations in planning and overseeing the delivery of health services, identifying areas of opportunity for alignment or service model adjustments; Organize, sponsor, and support large initiatives to successful outcomes; Identify budget administration and systems problems and devise procedural changes to resolve same; Keep informed of current trends in ambulatory and community health services and administration; Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Closing Date/Time: 12/21/2018 11:59 PM Pacific

Under direction of the Chief Information Officer (CIO), the Director of Information Technology will have responsibility to create a technology vision and provide overall leadership for the development and implementation of integrated, department-wide business technology solutions. This executive leadership position will be responsible to analyze trends in technology, assess the impact of emerging technology on the environment, provide solutions to address technology and business issues, manage people and financial resources while ensuring the development of high quality technology solutions to Information Technology (IT) staff across an entire division or multiple departments or manages highly complex work that includes County-wide integration, coordination and decisions resulting in enterprise impact on service delivery and consumption. The current vacancy is in IT Shared Services reporting to the Chief IT Operations Officer (COO) . The director will be accountable and responsible for service strategy, design, transition, operation, and continuous improvement. Specifically, the director will lead teams responsible for end user services, infrastructure applications, device management, security operations, and print & mail operations, among others. This position will set high expectations, responsive service level agreements, and realistic metrics that will deliver world-class customer service on consistent basis. More than keep the lights on, the director shall be the county's expert in service desk and field support of end users, versed in ITIL framework and industry best practices. As a leader of managers and individual contributors, the director shall be a practitioner of servant leadership, able to coach and mentor others by setting example and being ambitious for the success of others and the county. This position may represent the COO in many capacities, including meetings and conferences with other departments and agencies.   FILING PERIOD and APPLICATION PROCEDURE This recruitment will remain open until position is filled .  It may also be extended or closed as early as 10 days after issue date. Therefore, it is critical to submit your application as soon as possible.   To apply for this exceptional opportunity, applicants must complete the online application and must provide a CV. No paper applications will be accepted . Applicants who are viewing this job announcement outside of our Santa Clara County website should go to  www.sccjobs.org to apply. Computers are available at the County Government Center, 70 West Hedding Street, 8th Floor, East Wing, San Jose, CA 95110, during normal business hours, for applicants to apply online. Questions regarding this recruitment may be directed to Patricia Carrillo , Executive Services at (408) 299-5897 .   For the latest updates on our Executive Career Opportunities, follow us on:    Facebook I   facebook.com/SCCExecRecruit  Twitter I @SCCExecRecruit The County of Santa Clara is an Equal Opportunity/ADA Employer Additional information about the County can be found on our website at  www.sccgov.org Typical Tasks Directs the development and implementation of integrated IT initiatives to support business strategies. Initiate and direct transparent service level agreements (SLA's) with customers that set expectations, measures performance, support a balanced budget and impacts customer satisfaction; Anticipate needs for new or modified systems and proactively seek IT solutions that will benefit the County's ability to provide services in the most efficient and cost effective manner; Manage, identify and remove obstacles to change; generate the appropriate communication, process timelines, action steps and educational plans to guide internal and external customers through the various phases of implementation of change initiatives Serves on governance board that defines the IT mission, oversees operations, determines IT investments, pricing, and product strategies and develops budgets; engage in collaborative planning processes to ensure high quality services at the lowest cost to the organization; Direct, supervise and guide departmental staff by establishing departmental goals, policies and performance standards, conducting regular evaluations of the staff members' performance and counseling staff members regarding their performance and career development consistent with the departmental mission and expectations; Manages the skills and competency development of information technology staff based on emerging technologies or business strategies needed to support all work initiatives; Advises departmental management of existing and emerging IT issues and trends and their implications for current and proposed departmental information technology initiatives; Represents the department on County-wide information systems committees and task forces involved in or leaded the development of large scale automated information systems. Manage multiple project activities and budgets; including assuming major responsibility for planning and directing individual projects and supervising multi-disciplinary project teams so that all work is high-quality and completed on time and within budget Direct the allocation of resources to achieve timely outcomes and measurable goals within budget; recommend IT spending and participate in collaborative planning processes to ensure high-quality services at the lowest cost to the organization; Participate in the governance board that defines the IT mission, oversees operations and determines IT investments, pricing and product strategies; May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, and Performs other related duties as required. Employment Standards Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities:   Experience Note: The required knowledge and abilities are acquired through a possession of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college in Computer Science, Information Systems, Public or Business Administration, or other related field and ten (10) to fifteen (15) years recent IT and business work experience in a large, multi-service public or private-sector organization, five (5) years of which must be in a senior level management position. Special Qualifications including specialized knowledge, abilities, education, experience, license or certification may be established for individual positions.   Knowledge of: Principles, practices and techniques of management of information technology; Principles and practices of strategy formulation, program planning and project management; Principles and practices of supervision, staff development, organization, administration and personnel management, labor relations; Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resources allocation, human resources modeling, leadership and coordination of people and resources; Principles and practices for meeting quality standards for customer service and evaluating customer satisfaction, individual and team objectives that are aligned with business and organizational goals; Practices and techniques of complex problem solving and review related information to develop and evaluate different approaches and implement solutions; Practices and techniques of budget preparation, monitoring and control; and Effective management of fiscal resources including IT investments, pricing and product strategies.   Ability To: Initiate, organize and develop plans and procedures for implementing and managing complex IT programs, including the ability to develop technology strategies; Utilize appropriate interpersonal style and methods of communication to mobilize resources to undertake collaborative and creative solutions; Establish credibility, work collaboratively and effectively with other departments, senior management and key stakeholders; Express ideas and communicate clearly, concisely and effectively in oral and written form; Plan, motivate, supervise, train and evaluate the work of departmental staff; Coach and mentor staff and establish measurable individual and team objectives that are aligned with business and organizational goals; Ability to plan and monitor IT spending, pricing models and use of expenditures to meet business strategies; and Stay informed on emerging trends and link and apply complex technologies to business strategies. 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Under general direction, to provide project management, liaison, inspection, and contract administration for the design, construction and modification of County buildings, facilities and structures. Typical Tasks Develops project scope, budget, funding, and schedule;  Manages consultant and contractor selection process and participates as a member of consultant selection committee and is responsible for fee negotiations and approval of contracts;  Communicates among the County, consultants, and other interested agencies or parties;  Assures that project program and conceptual design meet the County's needs and are compatible with master plans;  Responsible for keeping projects within approved budgets on their approved schedule; Analyzes claims and approves consultant/contractor payment requests;  Participates in public hearings; Prepares and presents project reports;  Provides guidance to consultant on project criteria, regulations, codes, standards and schedules;  Identifies and manages responses to CEQA, ADA, energy conservation, and other special requirements;  Evaluates existing facilities;  Reviews and approves technical reports, designs, and contract documents to assure adequacy, compliance with project program and constructability and cost efficiency; Coordinates the review of such documents by other County staff and/or consultant peer reviewers;  Inspects progress and approves the completion of construction projects;  Secures the approval of designs, permits and construction documents by the appropriate governmental agencies;  May produce technical reports, studies, architectural/engineering contract documents and technical specifications;  May supervise lower level staff and/or contractors;  May assign and approve the work of construction inspectors;  May be assigned a Disaster Service Worker, as required;  Performs other related duties as required. Employment Standards Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities:   Training and Experience Note: Training and experience equivalent to possession of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college with a major in Architecture, Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Structural or Electrical), Landscape Architecture, Construction Management or a closely related field;   AND   Five (5) years of experience in architecture, landscape architecture or engineering project design and construction management, or space planning as a fully licensed professional or under a licensed professional, of which two (2) years must have been equivalent to a Capital Projects Manager I level with the County of Santa Clara.   Special Requirements Possession of a California driver's license upon appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver's authorization.  Possession of Certificate of Registration Engineer or Architect (in one of the major technical disciplines related to construction, e.g., architecture, mechanical, electrical, structural or civil engineering) or Licensure by the State of California Landscape Architects Technical Committee is highly desirable. Some positions may require the incumbent to be able to obtain and maintain Department of Correction Security Clearance to work in locked facilities throughout the term of employment.   Knowledge of:   Modern construction and design methods and practices;  Roles and responsibilities of the various architectural/engineering disciplines, construction managers, contractors and other participants in the design/construction process;  Basic concepts of cost estimating, budgeting, and scheduling techniques;  Applicable California codes, laws and regulations pertaining to public building projects;  Management principles and techniques in planning, program administration design and construction of building projects;  Methods and practices of budget and schedule preparation and management appropriate, for moderate size design and construction projects;  Contract negotiating methods and techniques appropriate for size design and construction projects appropriate to the classification level;  Principles and practices of organization, administration, supervision and personnel management;  Public contracting law;  Project deadlines and time constraints, both practical and contractual;  Computer use and knowledge of various programs and applications relevant to the position.   Ability to:   Analyze departmental needs relating to design and construction projects, and prepare project scope, budgets and schedules appropriate to the classification level;  Coordinate the planning and program administration of design and construction projects appropriate to the classification level;  Investigate, research and evaluate a wide spectrum of technical problems and develop alternate solutions;  Provide guidance, advice, and assistance to registered professional consultants involving the approach to and the development and execution of design solutions;  Negotiate contracts for consultant services for design and construction projects;  Effectively communicate orally and in writing;  Prepare project reports and correspondence; Make presentations to the public and various agencies. Closing Date/Time: 10/30/2018 11:59 PM Pacific

Under direction, to plan, direct, coordinate, evaluate, supervise and manage various program services and groups of professional and paraprofessional staff providing health care services within the Santa Clara Valley Health and Hospital System, including remote work sites; to oversee and coordinate contractors providing services in assigned program areas. Positions in this series are assigned to a department or across several departments and provide supervision and program management for a variety of services. Incumbents may be assigned to supervise outlying clinics or manage specialized program activities. The current vacancy is in the Behavioral Health Services - KidScope Unit.  However, the eligible list will be used for future vacancies as they occur. Learn more about Santa Clara Valley Medical Center: Hospital and Clinics at  www.scvmc.org  and follow us on:  Twitter I  @scvmctalent    Facebook I  facebook.com/SCVMC    LinkedIn |  linkedin.com/ scvmc   Typical Tasks Manages one or more assigned health care program activities including planning, coordinating, prioritizing, monitoring and participating in the agency-wide program meetings regarding program activities;   Oversees and /or participates in the development, implementation and maintenance of the program goals, objectives, policies and procedures to ensure program goals are achieved;   Plans, coordinates and reviews the work plan for services and responsibilities which may include program design, contract development and monitoring, and program site maintenance and repair;   Provides administrative and technical direction to assigned program services staff to ensure compliance with various reporting requirements;   Coordinates the selection and training of personnel; assumes responsibility for motivating and evaluating assigned personnel; provides necessary training; initiates discipline procedures as is appropriate; recruits, hires and manages program volunteers; assigns work to staff and personnel; monitors work activities to ensure safe work practices, work quality and accuracy; ensures compliance to applicable rules, policies and procedures;   Analyzes program services and evaluates changes and development of assigned health care program needs; seeks out and applies for grants and donations for program funding; administers grants to ensure compliance with regulations;   May prepare and administer annual budget for one or more assigned programs; monitors expenditures;   Supervises and participates in the design, preparation and distribution of program publicity including press releases, brochures, pamphlets, flyers and printed schedules; may represent the Health and Hospital System through the news media;   Coordinates program activities with agencies, service provides and non-profit services;   Provides staff assistance and technical support for assigned program activities to other County departments and special interest commissions and committees; conducts organizational and operational service delivery studies; makes recommendations to address and resolve identified service delivery issues;   Analyzes and interprets existing, new and proposed legislation for cost and program impacts;   Attends and participates in organizational and community meetings as necessary; stays current on issues relative to assigned programs and services; responds to and resolves community and organizational inquiries and complaints;   Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies, management and staff, clients and the public;   Use a variety of information applications and databases to develop schedules and special reports. Employment Standards Sufficient education and experience which directly demonstrates the possession and application of the following knowledge and abilities: Health Care Program Manager I Experience Note: The knowledge and abilities would typically be obtained through training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in health care administration, nursing, public administration or a related field and two years of professional level supervisory or management health care experience. A Master's degree in one of the disciplines listed above may be substituted for one year of health care experience. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of health care system management;   Health care organizational structure and program components;   Current legislation and trends affecting health care providers for assigned program areas;   Standard program evaluation methods and report writing procedures;   Principles and practices of program administration including budgeting, marketing, purchasing, management and program needs forecasting;   Principles of grant writing and administration;   Principles and practices of supervision, staff development, organization, administration and management. Ability to: Supervise and direct the work of others performing service delivery in assigned health care specialty areas;   Formulate, gather, analyze and present financial, informational and statistical data;   Assign, develop and implement programs suited to the needs of the clients in specialized program areas;   Coordinate assigned health care programs with other health care agencies;   Develop program enhancement recommendations based on surveys and cost analysis;   Communicate clearly and effectively with members of the public, agency staff and health care professionals at all levels;   Prepare and administer program budgets and grants;   Analyze, interpret and explain program policies and procedures;   Elicit community and organizational support for programs;   Supervise, train and evaluate subordinates;   Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing;   Identify and administer grants for a particular program area;   Represent SCVHHS on assigned committees and with service providers;   Establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff and health care professionals at all levels, other health agencies/providers, and the general public. Closing Date/Time: 10/26/2018 11:59 PM Pacific

Under supervision, to inspect, service and repair a variety of refrigeration and air conditioning units; and centrifugal or reciprocating chillers. Typical Tasks Inspects, installs, adjusts, repairs, replaces, and performs preventative maintenance of heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration equipment and controls; including, but not limited to condensers, absorbers, compressors, DX piping systems and/or other HVAC/R equipment; Checks oil pressure and tests for acidity; Performs major repairs on integrated building temperature control panels; Replaces and repairs solenoid valves, and Direct Digital Controls (DDC) on Energy Management Systems (EMS); Disassembles, cleans, and repairs automatic electric and pneumatic control valves; Tests, checks and calibrates thermostats and other sensors and controls; Checks v-belts, lubricates fan bearings, and replaces air filters; Takes and records all temperatures and pressure readings on A/C systems; checks condenser coils for cleanliness; and checks all operational and safety controls on chillers including rooftop (large) and package (small) units; Repack stem valve glands; Repairs pumps; Cleans and replaces switches relays and capacitors in control systems; Checks operational and cut-out controls, conducts complete check of burner assembly and flame safeguards on boilers; Checks units for leaks; Periodically disassembles and overhauls large centrifugal and reciprocating refrigeration compressors, and related equipment; Responds to service calls including emergency off hours repair service as needed; Repairs, maintains, and overhauls condensers, chilled water pump seals and motor bearings; cleans pump suction strainers and Y strainers; Removes condenser heads, cleans face plates, replaces gaskets, flushes and checks copper tubes for leaks; Inspects, operates, and repairs pumps and other auxiliary equipment used in HVAC/R systems such as, but not limited to, cooling towers, heat exchangers, steam and condensate return systems, etc.; Inspects, operates, and repairs low pressure boiler systems and related heating equipment; Lays out HVAC/R installations of various types and estimates labor, material and cost requirements; May be a Disaster Service Worker, as required; Performs related work as required. Employment Standards Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent;   AND Completion of a recognized four (4) year military, government or state registered trade apprenticeship as a HVAC/R Mechanic.   AND   Two (2) years of hands-on experience performing HVAC/R work on commercial building systems.   Experience with Building Energy Management Systems (BMS), building automation or HVAC/R control systems such as Andover, Tritium, Automated Logic Control (ALC), Trane, or Continuum is desirable.   Special Requirements: Possession of a Universal Refrigerant Certificate issued pursuant to 40 CFR part 82 subpart F. Possession of a valid California Driver's license prior to appointment, and the ability to qualify and maintain a County Drivers Authorization. For positions in the Facilities and Fleet Departments, the incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain Department of Correction Security Clearance to work in locked facilities throughout the term of employment.  Knowledge of: Principles of closed-loop heating and cooling systems; fundamentals of air movement, air distribution and refrigerants; Various manufacturers, models, styles, and operation of low pressure boilers and applicable regulations; Automatic controls and thermostats; The methods, practices, and tools used in the operation, repair, and maintenance of a variety of boilers and heating, refrigeration, ventilating, and cooling systems and equipment used in large and small buildings; Water treatment and testing on heating and air-conditioning equipment; Air distribution; HVAC/R codes and regulations; Common office software applications such as email, word processing and internet browsers; Applicable California Building, Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing codes; Cal/OSHA Construction Safety Orders and California Code of Regulations - Industrial Relations.  Ability to: Test, charge, and repair HVAC/R equipment and heating and cooling systems; Recover, recycle and reclaim refrigeration cooling systems; Diagnose and correct operating malfunctions; Read, interpret and work from diagrams and blueprints; Plan, lay out, and estimate materials and labor costs for HVAC/R projects and complete the necessary paperwork; Silver solder and braze; Disassemble and overhaul large centrifugal and reciprocating refrigeration compressors; Operates and repair automatic thermostats and controls; Understand and follow oral and written instructions; Use computer and applications such as computerized maintenance management software, direct digital controls, energy management systems, and common office applications; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Physical Requirements Tolerate dust, noise, vibration, fumes, odors, poor ventilation, extreme temperatures, cramped quarters, and inadequate lighting with use of appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE). Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift and grasp; Lift up to sixty (60) pounds; Work days, evenings and night shifts on regular County work days, weekends and holidays; Will be placed on a rotating "on-call" list for weekend and holiday coverage of County facilities. On-call status requires being available and on-site within two (2) hours of notification. Closing Date/Time: 11/5/2018 11:59 PM Pacific

Under general supervision, with opportunity to make independent decisions, performs the duties of a Sterile Processing Technician II which include receiving, sorting, inspecting, cleaning, disinfecting, assembling, preparing, sterilizing, storing and issuing disposable and non-disposable supplies, instruments, and equipment. There are five (5) full-time positions located in the Sterile Processing Unit.  However, the eligible list may be used for future vacancies as they occur. Submission of a Certificate as a Sterile Processing Technician, issued under the auspices of the California Central Service Association or The National Institute for the Certification of Health Care Sterile Processing Distribution Personnel is required. If you are interested in Temporary (Extra Help) positions, please be sure to indicate that on the appropriate question. Learn more about Santa Clara Valley Medical Center: Hospital and Clinics at  www.scvmc.org  and follow us on:  Twitter I  @scvmctalent    Facebook I  facebook.com/SCVMC    LinkedIn |  linkedin.com/ scvmc   Typical Tasks Receives, inspects, sorts, disassembles, cleans, and disinfects individual instruments, instrument sets, and durable patient care equipment; Assembles and tests instruments and durable patient care equipment, including rigid and flexible endoscopes, micro-surgical instrument sets, and powered instruments; Inspects and tests operating telescopes, lenses, and cameras to ensure that these instruments perform appropriately. Inspects, lubricates, and tests powered equipment to ensure that those instruments perform appropriately. Inspects and tests micro-surgical instruments to ensure that those instruments perform appropriately. Packages instruments, instrument sets, and durable patient care equipment for sterilization and/or storage in accordance with approved count sheets, including rigid and flexible endoscopes, micro-surgical instrument sets, and powered instruments; Inspects instruments for defects, and tags them for repair, as applicable;  Sterilizes instruments, instrument sets, and durable patient care equipment in accordance with approved infection control policies and procedures; Issues instruments, instrument sets, and durable patient care equipment in accordance with approved departmental policies and procedures; Conducts biological and chemical tests of steam, ethylene oxide, peracetic acid, and low temperature sterilizers in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, and the recommendations of reviewing agencies; Affixes load control labels to all items subjected to sterilization processes; Provides complete records of all items that are subjected to sterilization processes; Monitors and documents all mechanical phases of sterilization processes; Picks supplies, instruments, and equipment for surgical case carts in accordance with approved preference lists, and issues case carts to the Surgical Services Department; Evaluates sterilized instruments and instrument sets to ensure that criteria for event related sterility is maintained, and returns items to the Central Sterile Processing Department for reprocessing, as necessary; Monitors, orders, and accounts for disposable and reusable inventory items; Conducts rounds throughout the medical center to monitor and retrieve instruments, instrument sets, and durable patient care equipment; Communicates with user departments regarding special instrument, equipment, or supply requirements; Acts as the first point of contact for user departments regarding problems with instruments, equipment, or supplies; Prepares and issues emergency case carts, supplies, equipment, and instruments on demand; Issues medical and surgical supplies to out-patients in accordance with established accounting policies and procedures; Assists with maintaining a clean work environment by cleaning counters, sinks, and reprocessing equipment, according to predetermined schedules, with approved cleaning and disinfecting agents; Conducts cycle counts of inventory asset locations; Attends scheduled departmental meetings and in-service training classes; Provides education and training to Sterile Processing Technician I positions for-both in service and certification preparation purposes; Monitors work flow processes to establish responsibility and accountability for expensive surgical instrumentation, including rigid and flexible endoscopes, micro-surgical instrument sets, and powered equipment; Performs related duties, as assigned. Employment Standards Training, education and experience to be able to demonstrate success in the above typical tasks and the following knowledge and abilities. Certification as a Sterile Processing Technician, issued under the auspices of the California Central Service Association or The National Institute for the Certification of Health Care Sterile Processing Distribution Personnel. Training and Experience Note: Typically the successful applicant would have a high school diploma or the equivalent and two years of experience in an acute care hospital Central Service or Surgical Services Department required. Must demonstrate competency in the recognition and care of all categories of surgical instrumentation, including rigid and flexible endoscopes, micro-surgical instrument sets, and powered instruments. Knowledge of: Principles of infection control and aseptic technique; Fundamentals of microbiology; Medical terminology; All categories of surgical supplies, equipment, and surgical instrumentation, including rigid and flexible endoscopes, micro-surgical instrument sets, and powered instruments; Complex procedures in regards to assembling and testing instruments and durable patient care equipment, as well as packaging instruments, instrument sets, and durable patient care equipment for sterilization and/or storage in accordance with approved count sheets; Basic knowledge of reviewing agency criteria (JCAHO and California Title XXII). Ability to: Communicate effectively with other medical staff personnel and the public; Follow oral and written instructions and procedures; Use independent judgment; Keep records and prepare reports; Work effectively under stress in emergency situations. Closing Date/Time: 11/2/2018 11:59 PM Pacific

Under the direction of the Hospital Quality Improvement Manager, plans, coordinates, and implements quality improvement activities as required by State, Federal, and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO) regulations and requirements for Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC). Learn more about Santa Clara Valley Medical Center: Hospital and Clinics at  www.scvmc.org  and follow us on:  Twitter I  @scvmctalent    Facebook I  facebook.com/SCVMC    LinkedIn |  linkedin.com/ scvmc Typical Tasks Monitors SCVMC departments to ensure compliance with the Quality Improvement Plan;   Coordinates division and department quality improvement activities, including surveys and mock audits;   Ensures that standards, policies, and procedures are consistent with professional standards and requirements as defined by JCAHO and other regulatory agencies;   Assesses quality improvement training needs; plans and implements training for support staff;   Participates in organizational and departmental committees and task forces;   Develops systems and procedures to meet the internal goals and objectives of the Quality Improvement Plan;   Collaborates with medical, nursing, and professional staff to plan quality improvement activities and resolve identified problem areas;   Maintains current knowledge of organizational goals and objectives;   Promotes and facilitates process/quality improvement teams within the organizations;   Collaborates with hospital administrative support officer regarding organizational standards, policies and procedures;   Initiates changes in standards, policies, procedures and practice based on quality improvement review;   Interprets policies and regulations to medical, nursing, and professional support staff;   Promotes compliance with legal and regulatory requirements;   Plans accreditation and regulatory surveys, prepares responses/reports based on reports of findings;   Collaborates with Risk Management regarding risk/quality issues;   Identifies local and national trends applicable to quality improvement standards;   Evaluates the feasibility of new programs to enhance compliance with standards;   Acts as a resource for quality improvement activities;   Performs concurrent and retrospective chart reviews and analysis for selected department and organizational indicators;   Collaborates with Utilization Management, medical staff, nursing, and professional support staff in the development, implementation and evaluation of Patient Care Guidelines;   Initiates and participates in research related to standards, quality improvement, and risk management, utilizes research to support changes of standards and practice;   Perform other duties as assigned. Employment Standards Possession of a California Registered Nursing license. Experience Note: The knowledge and abilities required to perform this function are typically acquired through training and experience equivalent to four (4) years of experience in an acute care hospital setting. Nursing management experience is desirable but not required. Knowledge of: Hospital organization, operation and procedures;   Federal and State health care laws and regulations common to the operation of hospitals in California;   Regulations of intermediary agencies pertaining to hospital stay coverage (e.g. Medicare and Medi-Cal);   Quality improvement and risk management standards, policy, procedures and protocols;   Current trends, issues, research in Quality Improvement in a large medical services system;   Standards, policies, procedures, and medical protocols in a healthcare setting;   Joint Commission Accreditation standards and Title XXII requirements and Federal regulations;   Regulatory requirements for acute care hospital and ambulatory care settings;   Medical terminology and related levels of care and treatment;   Methods, regulations, and procedures for research within a healthcare setting;     Evaluation and assessment techniques;   Record keeping and reporting procedures. Ability to: Analyze data, write reports, and evaluate improvement programs and activities;   Evaluate and interpret complex medical regimens pertaining to quality of care standards;   Plan, develop, and organize work;   Communicate effectively, orally and in writing; with all levels of professional and non-professional staff, and executive management;   Develop personal and professional quality improvement goals;   Facilitate Quality Improvement teams to implement quality improvement goals and standards;   Plan and implement quality improvement educational activities for medical, nursing, and professional support staff;   Maintain current knowledge of trends/practices in Quality Management. Closing Date/Time: 10/25/2018 11:59 PM Pacific

Under general supervision, assesses client needs and develops treatment plans in a variety of social service functions. The Social Worker II list may be used to fill vacancies as they occur within Social Services Agency, Department of Family and Children's Services. Social Worker II positions in the Social Services Agency, Department of Family and Children's Services work in a variety of assignments, connected to child safety, well-being and permanency and may be assigned to duties which may include: receiving and making reports of alleged child abuse and/or neglect; assessing and investigate allegations of abuse and/or neglect; developing appropriate interventions, providing referrals for services, and monitoring services for children and parents; removing children from unsafe environments; providing case management services; preparing documentation, case plans, safety plans, Court Reports and other legal documents; providing testimony in Court; assessing and evaluating potential caregivers; placing children into appropriate homes; conducting home visits with children, caregivers, and parents; and assessing and addressing issues specific to the child's and families circumstances such as substance abuse, intimate partner violence, mental health issues, sexual abuse, parenting,  developmental issues, immigration, and psycho-social-emotional-behavioral issues. Bilingual candidates and those with a cultural competency in serving persons with diverse backgrounds, including Latino, African and Asian Ancestry are encouraged to apply. If you speak a second language fluently, please specify that on your application. The ability to speak fluently in the chosen language will be tested.  Candidate must take and pass the required language fluency examination (i.e., ability to speak, read and write) for the specified language skill on your application.       Possession of a Masters degree in Social Work may be required for specific programs. Typical Tasks Receives assignments to caseloads in any Department program including but not limited to Adult Protective Services (APS), CalWorks Employment Services, SSI Advocacy, In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) and Department of Family and Children's Services (DFCS) and CCS; Investigates allegations of abuse and neglect of dependent and elder adults when assigned to Adult Protective Services (APS); investigates allegations of abuse and neglect of minors, often under time constraints, and determines if removal of the child from the home is necessary when assigned to Department of Family and Children's Services (DFCS); Evaluates client problems, develops treatment plans and follows each case through to solution; Consults, refers cases, and works actively with other agencies and community groups, legal and medical professionals; Establishes and maintains effective case work relationships; Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing; Manages a caseload accountably; Prepares case records, documents, reports and correspondence in a timely manner, as required; Interprets rules, regulations, policies and programs to clients and the public; Knows and maintains listing of community resources and assists clients to utilize community resources; Develops case plans, court reports and associate legal documents; Evaluates compliance with court orders; Testifies in court and responds to inquiries regarding court actions; Conducts field visits and evaluates compliance with court orders; Recruits applicants for foster care and adoption; Evaluates the suitability of adoptive and foster placements and finalizes adoptions; Transports clients in county, out of county, out of state and out of country if necessary; May be required to testify in administrative hearings; Knows and assists in developing community resources and uses them appropriately; May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required; Performs related work, as required.  When assigned to DAAS: Evaluates and assesses yearly service needs based on Medical, Medicare and SSI eligibility; Conducts field visits to do yearly reevaluations of client's service needs; Assesses and authorizes new applicants; Consults, refers cases and works actively with other agencies, community groups and fair hearing officers; Conducts field visits to hospitals, nursing homes, community care facilities as needed.  When assigned to DFCS: Determines degree of danger and risk of future abuse and neglect and evaluates child and family's needs for services; Recruits applicants for foster care and adoption; Evaluates the suitability of adoptive and foster placements and finalizes adoptions. Employment Standards Possession of a Master's degree in Social Work preferred or possession of a Master's degree in Behavioral Science, Counseling, Education Counseling, Gerontology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Nursing, Psychology, Social Psychology, Vocational Rehabilitation, or equivalent titles to the above degree from an accredited college   AND   Two (2) years of social work experience   OR   Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Social Work preferred or possession of a Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science, Counseling, Education Counseling, Gerontology, Nursing, Psychology, Social Psychology, Vocational Rehabilitation or equivalent titles to the above degree from an accredited college   AND   Four (4) years of social work experience.   Graduate training in an approved school of social work or the related fields above may be substituted for experience, on a year-for year-basis.  The practicum experience obtained in the above related fields qualifies as experience. Master's degree in Social Work may be required by statute for certain positions. Possession of a valid California driver's license prior to appointment, the ability to qualify and maintain a County Driver's permit. Knowledge of: Principles, objectives and techniques of social work; Differential casework treatment techniques: Various personality and behavior theories; Family systems; Individual and group behavior, human growth, development and family relationships; Bio-psycho-socio-economic factors affecting individuals and families; Community organization and resources; Rules and regulations relating to public social service agencies; Effect of one's own personal attitudes and biases on the casework process; Interviewing, investigative and intervention techniques; Effective methods for handling emotional, irate or distressed people; Computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheet and/or database.  Ability to: Establish and maintain a productive casework relationship with clients; Work cooperatively with co-workers, other agencies and the public; Receive consultation; Interpret complex laws and regulations to clients and the public; Prepare and present written and oral reports; Manage a caseload in a timely and effective manner; Utilize social work techniques and community resources; Interview effectively Establish and maintain casework relationships with clients; Assess and apply intervention techniques to adults, children, adolescents and / or families; Work in an environment that requires knowledge of and respond for family's cultural values. Closing Date/Time: 10/26/2018 11:59 PM Pacific

Under general direction, provides skilled social work services to cases requiring maximum service, and involving a variety of complex social problems and treatment plans. The Social Worker III list may be used to fill vacancies as they occur within Social Services Agency, Department Family and Children Services. Social Worker III positions in the Social Services Agency, Department of Family and Children's Services work in a variety of assignments connected to child safety, well-being and permanency. The Social Worker III duties may include: receiving and making reports of alleged child abuse and/or neglect; assessing and investigate allegations of abuse and/or neglect; developing appropriate interventions, providing referrals for services, and monitoring services for children and parents; removing children from unsafe environments; providing case management services; preparing documentation, case plans, safety plans, Court Reports and other legal documents; providing testimony in Court; assessing and evaluating potential caregivers; placing children into appropriate homes; conducting home visits with children, caregivers, and parents; and assessing and addressing issues specific to the child's and families circumstances such as substance abuse, intimate partner violence, mental health issues, sexual abuse, parenting, developmental issues, immigration, and psycho-social-emotional-behavioral issues. Bilingual candidates and those with a cultural competency in serving persons with diverse backgrounds, including Latino, African and Asian Ancestry are encouraged to apply. If you speak a second language fluently, please specify that on your application. The ability to speak fluently in the chosen language will be tested.  Candidate must take and pass the required language fluency examination (i.e., ability to speak, read and write Spanish) for the specified language skill on your application. Typical Tasks Receives assignments requiring specialized and/or intensive casework where cases are likely to involve emotional difficulties and chronic adjustment problems in departments; Investigates allegations of abuse and neglect of dependent and elder adults when assigned to Adult Protective Services (APS); investigates allegations of abuse and neglect of minors, often under time constrains, and determines if removal of the child from the home is necessary when assigned to DFCS; Manages a caseload accountably; Evaluates client problems, develops complete treatment plans and follows each case through to solution; Develops case plans, court reports and associate legal documents; Testifies in court and responds to inquiries regarding court action; Conducts field visits and evaluates compliance with court orders; Consults, refers cases, and works actively with other agencies and community groups, legal and medical professionals; Establishes and maintains effective case work relationships; Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing; Prepares case records, documents, reports and correspondence in a timely manner, as required; Interprets rules, regulations, policies and programs to clients and the public; Acts as a resource specialist; Knows and maintains listing of community resources and assists clients to utilize community resources; May be required to testify in administrative hearings; Knows and assists in developing community resources and uses them appropriately; Transports clients in county, out of county, out of state and out of country if necessary; Acts as a resource specialist; May be assigned as a Disaster Services Worker, as required; Performs related work as required.  When assigned to DFCS: Determines degree of danger and risk of future abuse and neglect and evaluates child's and family's needs for services; Recruits applicants for foster care and adoption; Evaluates the suitability of adoptive and foster placements and finalizes adoptions. Employment Standards Possession of a Master's degree in Social Work preferred or possession of a Master's Degree in Behavioral Science, Counseling, Education Counseling, Gerontology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Nursing, Psychology, Social Psychology, Vocational Rehabilitation or equivalent titles to the above degree from an accredited college.   AND   Three (3) years of social work experience of which two (2) years are equivalent to a Social Worker II in Santa Clara County.   OR   Possession of a Master's Degree in Social Work, as a Title IVE student   AND   Two (2) years of experience equivalent to the classification of a Social Worker II in Santa Clara County.   Master's degree in Social Work may be required by statute for certain positions.   Possession of a valid California driver's license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County Driver's permit.   Knowledge of: Differential casework treatment techniques; Various personality and behavior theories; Family systems; Effect of one's own personal attitudes and biases on the casework process; Principles, objective, methods and techniques of social work; Individual and group behavior, child development, family relationships and dynamics; Human growth and development; Bio-psycho-socio-economic factors affecting individuals and families; Interviewing, investigative and intervention techniques; Effective methods for handling emotional, irate or distressed people; Computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheet and/or database. Community organization and resources; Rules and regulations relating to public social service agencies and protective services for adults and children.  Ability to: Apply comprehensive integrated knowledge of all phases of social work treatment for predictable results; Use self with a very high level or skill in all professional relationships; Engage the client in the problem solving process; Establish and maintain an effective casework relationship with clients; Work cooperatively with co-workers, other agencies and the public; Receive and provide consultation; Interpret complex laws and regulations to clients and the public; Prepare and present written and oral reports; Manage a caseload in a timely and effective manner; Interprets complex laws and regulations to clients and public; Interview effectively; Work in an environment that requires knowledge of and respect for family's cultural values; Assess and apply intervention techniques to adults, children, adolescents and / or families; Utilize a wide range of social work techniques and community resources. Closing Date/Time: 10/26/2018 11:59 PM Pacific

Under general supervision, to perform skilled and semi-skilled crafts work in the repair, maintenance, rehabilitation and construction of park facilities or trails within the County Regional Park System and may provide lead supervision, on a project basis, to lower level Park Maintenance Workers, welfare crews, seasonal employees and volunteers. Typical Tasks Performs skilled and semi-skilled level crafts tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of park facilities such as: Building, framing and finishing of new or rehabilitated park structures, and other miscellaneous carpentry work;   Construction, restoration, or repair of park roads and trails and trail related structures such as bridges, retaining walls, stairs, fencing, or water drainage structures;   Plumbing installation, maintenance, and/or repairs of potable water systems, sewage systems, and irrigation systems;   Masonry work including pavement repair or maintenance including drainage structures and slope stabilization, construction, maintenance or repair of concrete foundations, slabs, and/or retaining walls or other structures and tile work;   Painting and coating of facilities including materials selection and mixing, surface preparation and application;   Provide project lead direction for various construction projects;   Maintains accurate logs, reports, and records of work performed and materials and equipment used;   Assists in training other Departmental employees, and volunteers, in basic park maintenance, construction skills, tool safety and tool usage;   May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;   Performs other related work as required. Employment Standards Training and Experience Note: A qualified applicant will have four (4) years' experience in construction work at a sub-journey level in one or more of the following trades: carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, or masonry; Possession of a valid California driver's license prior to appointment, and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver's permit. Possession of a Standard First Aid and CPR certificate issued by the American Red Cross before completion of the probationary period. Requirement to obtain any licenses and/or certificates required to perform the typical tasks listed that are required by State, Federal and other governmental agencies. Knowledge of: Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in carpentry, painting, plumbing and masonry;   Repair and maintenance of parks facilities and infrastructures work;   Safe use and standard methods of materials, tools, and equipment used in building crafts;   Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and Santa Clara County Park staff;   Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility;   Modern office practices, methods, computer equipment, and basic computer applications;   Principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting;   Safe driving rules and practices. Ability to: Lead and coordinate work of others on a project basis;   Understand and follow oral and written instructions;   Safely and effectively operate tools and equipment;   Work independently and as a team member; organize own work; recognize and set priorities and meet deadlines;   Read, interpret, and apply technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts, blueprints, and schematics;   Troubleshoot working problems as they arise;   Establish and maintain effective working and cooperative relationships with the public, Department employees, and other agencies;   Communicate effectively and clearly both orally and in writing. Special Requirements: Willingness to work weekends, holidays, or other irregular hours and to conform to departmental uniform standards;   Perform a variety of manual tasks which requires an ability to, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, twist, push/pull, lift, drag and carry materials and objects;   Lift and carry materials and objects weighing up to 60 pounds;   Work outside and under adverse working conditions, including the ability to walk on steep and/or uneven terrain. Closing Date/Time: 11/11/2018 11:59 PM Pacific

Under general supervision, incumbents provide care to patients in a structured environment. Clinical Nurse III's initiate and perform established nursing interventions utilizing current clinical knowledge.   Learn more about Santa Clara Valley Medical Center: Hospital and Clinics at  www.scvmc.org  and follow us on:  Twitter I  @scvmctalent    Facebook I  facebook.com/SCVMC    LinkedIn |  linkedin.com/scvmc  Job Subscription |  Sign Up   Typical Tasks Assessment Analyzes and validates data taken from interview of patients for common relationships, revises assessments based on patient behaviors and conceptual view of individuals;   Identifies common recurrent patient problems, symptoms and behavioral changes in relation to standards of care and individual patient needs;   Assesses the needs of a specific patient population by: Making purposeful rounds   Participating in clinical conferences   Collaborating with physicians and other health team members; Assesses the competencies of personnel assigned to a specific patient group;   Assesses the need for development of standards of care for a specific patient population;   Assesses the numbers and levels of personnel needed to provide nursing care for a specific patient population. Planning   Identifies patient care problems, establishes priorities and develops individual patient plan of care based on nursing and medical diagnosis;   Plans strategies for solving patient care problems with other members of the health team;   Involves the patient needs within current assignment to determine amount and type of assistance needed;   Develops a plan for teaching patients and family regarding: Implementation   Recurrent health problems   Coping mechanisms   Health practices related to maintenance of wellness/prevention of disease Collaborates with appropriate personnel in performing new procedures and/or in functioning in unfamiliar situations;   Coordinates activities needed to implement the plan of care;   Coordinates patient and family teaching;   Coordinates discharge plans with appropriate support personnel;   Complies with external and internal regulations pertaining to nursing practice;   Recognizes legal and ethical duties and responsibilities of registered nurses;   May participate in conducting research activities.   When assigned charge responsibility makes recommendations for the unit level staffing pattern and assigns personnel to provide for patient care during an 8-hour period;   Assists in teaching students and staff;   May assume role of primary nurse with accountability to specific assigned patients; Evaluation   Evaluates patient response to care and utilizes this information to re-assess and revise plan of care;   As a clinical partner: Evaluates orientee, student or staff's ability to perform critical nursing procedures;   Evaluates orientee, student, staff's decision-making abilities in adapting policy and procedures to the clinical setting;   Evaluates documentation of patients response to care;   Evaluates and adapts policies, procedures and standards. Employment Standards Possession of the legal requirements to practice as a Registered Nurse as determined by the California Board of Registered Nursing and sufficient experience to enable a candidate to demonstrate possession of the qualifications necessary to successfully perform the typical tasks noted above. This class has a nine-month probationary period. Experience Note: A candidate would typically acquire the experience necessary to successfully perform at this level through at least three to four years of progressively responsible acute clinical experience.   Veterans Preference Information This recruitment has been identified as non-entry level by the Human Resources Director. Any veteran who has submitted a copy of their DD214 form, and received an honorable discharge within the last five years, will be given a preferential credit of five percent (ten percent for those identified as disabled veteran's), after attaining a passing examination score for a numerically scored examination. Closing Date/Time: 10/23/2018 11:59 PM Pacific

Under general supervision, incumbents provide care to patients in a structured environment. Clinical Nurse III's initiate and perform established nursing interventions utilizing current clinical knowledge.   The Emergency Department (ED) is an integral component of the SCVMC Trauma Center. The unit consists of 24 beds, all with monitoring capabilities. The ED is recognized as the only comprehensive Emergency Department in Santa Clara County and the ED houses the county's only Paramedic Base Station. ED nursing staff interact with nearly every specialty in the medical center. Patient conditions range from minor illnesses to life-threatening diseases and injuries. Computerized documentation and a patient tracking system are used to care for the over 200 patient per day. The Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) is another important part of this dynamic department. The multidisciplinary, team-oriented work environment that presents opportunities that may rarely be experienced in other Bay Area hospitals.  Learn more about Santa Clara Valley Medical Center: Hospital and Clinics at  www.scvmc.org  and follow us on:  Twitter I  @scvmctalent    Facebook I  facebook.com/SCVMC    LinkedIn |  linkedin.com/scvmc  Job Subscription |  Sign Up   Typical Tasks Assessment Analyzes and validates data taken from interview of patients for common relationships, revises assessments based on patient behaviors and conceptual view of individuals;   Identifies common recurrent patient problems, symptoms and behavioral changes in relation to standards of care and individual patient needs;   Assesses the needs of a specific patient population by: Making purposeful rounds   Participating in clinical conferences   Collaborating with physicians and other health team members; Assesses the competencies of personnel assigned to a specific patient group;   Assesses the need for development of standards of care for a specific patient population;   Assesses the numbers and levels of personnel needed to provide nursing care for a specific patient population. Planning   Identifies patient care problems, establishes priorities and develops individual patient plan of care based on nursing and medical diagnosis;   Plans strategies for solving patient care problems with other members of the health team;   Involves the patient needs within current assignment to determine amount and type of assistance needed;   Develops a plan for teaching patients and family regarding: Implementation   Recurrent health problems   Coping mechanisms   Health practices related to maintenance of wellness/prevention of disease Collaborates with appropriate personnel in performing new procedures and/or in functioning in unfamiliar situations;   Coordinates activities needed to implement the plan of care;   Coordinates patient and family teaching;   Coordinates discharge plans with appropriate support personnel;   Complies with external and internal regulations pertaining to nursing practice;   Recognizes legal and ethical duties and responsibilities of registered nurses;   May participate in conducting research activities.   When assigned charge responsibility makes recommendations for the unit level staffing pattern and assigns personnel to provide for patient care during an 8-hour period;   Assists in teaching students and staff;   May assume role of primary nurse with accountability to specific assigned patients; Evaluation   Evaluates patient response to care and utilizes this information to re-assess and revise plan of care;   As a clinical partner: Evaluates orientee, student or staff's ability to perform critical nursing procedures;   Evaluates orientee, student, staff's decision-making abilities in adapting policy and procedures to the clinical setting;   Evaluates documentation of patients response to care;   Evaluates and adapts policies, procedures and standards. Employment Standards Possession of the legal requirements to practice as a Registered Nurse as determined by the California Board of Registered Nursing and sufficient experience to enable a candidate to demonstrate possession of the qualifications necessary to successfully perform the typical tasks noted above. This class has a nine-month probationary period. Experience Note: A candidate would typically acquire the experience necessary to successfully perform at this level through at least three to four years of progressively responsible acute clinical experience.   Veterans Preference Information This recruitment has been identified as non-entry level by the Human Resources Director. Any veteran who has submitted a copy of their DD214 form, and received an honorable discharge within the last five years, will be given a preferential credit of five percent (ten percent for those identified as disabled veteran's), after attaining a passing examination score for a numerically scored examination. Closing Date/Time: 10/23/2018 11:59 PM Pacific

Under general supervision, incumbents provide care to patients in a structured environment. Clinical Nurse III's initiate and perform established nursing interventions utilizing current clinical knowledge.   Operating Room (OR) Services consists of three separate and mutually supporting units devoted to the care of the perioperative patient. The OR Services Team is committed toward meeting the needs and providing the necessary care of each individual patient undergoing an invasive surgical procedure. Perioperative services include elective, emergent, urgent and trauma procedures for all surgical services in the operating room, post operative primary and outpatient secondary recovery. The current vacancies are half-time, but the list established may be used for other vacancies as they occur in the Operating Room at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. The most qualified candidates will have recent  OR experience. OR Training not offered at this time. Learn more about Santa Clara Valley Medical Center: Hospital and Clinics at  www.scvmc.org  and follow us on:  Twitter I  @scvmctalent    Facebook I  facebook.com/SCVMC    LinkedIn |  linkedin.com/scvmc  Job Subscription |  Sign Up   Typical Tasks Assessment Analyzes and validates data taken from interview of patients for common relationships, revises assessments based on patient behaviors and conceptual view of individuals;   Identifies common recurrent patient problems, symptoms and behavioral changes in relation to standards of care and individual patient needs;   Assesses the needs of a specific patient population by: Making purposeful rounds   Participating in clinical conferences   Collaborating with physicians and other health team members; Assesses the competencies of personnel assigned to a specific patient group;   Assesses the need for development of standards of care for a specific patient population;   Assesses the numbers and levels of personnel needed to provide nursing care for a specific patient population. Planning   Identifies patient care problems, establishes priorities and develops individual patient plan of care based on nursing and medical diagnosis;   Plans strategies for solving patient care problems with other members of the health team;   Involves the patient needs within current assignment to determine amount and type of assistance needed;   Develops a plan for teaching patients and family regarding: Implementation   Recurrent health problems   Coping mechanisms   Health practices related to maintenance of wellness/prevention of disease Collaborates with appropriate personnel in performing new procedures and/or in functioning in unfamiliar situations;   Coordinates activities needed to implement the plan of care;   Coordinates patient and family teaching;   Coordinates discharge plans with appropriate support personnel;   Complies with external and internal regulations pertaining to nursing practice;   Recognizes legal and ethical duties and responsibilities of registered nurses;   May participate in conducting research activities.   When assigned charge responsibility makes recommendations for the unit level staffing pattern and assigns personnel to provide for patient care during an 8-hour period;   Assists in teaching students and staff;   May assume role of primary nurse with accountability to specific assigned patients; Evaluation   Evaluates patient response to care and utilizes this information to re-assess and revise plan of care;   As a clinical partner: Evaluates orientee, student or staff's ability to perform critical nursing procedures;   Evaluates orientee, student, staff's decision-making abilities in adapting policy and procedures to the clinical setting;   Evaluates documentation of patients response to care;   Evaluates and adapts policies, procedures and standards. Employment Standards Possession of the legal requirements to practice as a Registered Nurse as determined by the California Board of Registered Nursing and sufficient experience to enable a candidate to demonstrate possession of the qualifications necessary to successfully perform the typical tasks noted above. This class has a nine-month probationary period. Experience Note: A candidate would typically acquire the experience necessary to successfully perform at this level through at least three to four years of progressively responsible acute clinical experience.   Veterans Preference Information This recruitment has been identified as non-entry level by the Human Resources Director. Any veteran who has submitted a copy of their DD214 form, and received an honorable discharge within the last five years, will be given a preferential credit of five percent (ten percent for those identified as disabled veteran's), after attaining a passing examination score for a numerically scored examination. Closing Date/Time: 10/23/2018 11:59 PM Pacific

Under close supervision, incumbents apply the theoretical concepts of nursing in order to perform routine nursing patient care within established nursing policies and procedures in controlled patient care situations; and develop the skills, knowledge and techniques of acute nursing. This is the entry-level class in the series.     Learn more about Santa Clara Valley Medical Center: Hospital and Clinics at  www.scvmc.org  and follow us on:  Twitter I  @scvmctalent    Facebook I  facebook.com/SCVMC    LinkedIn |  linkedin.com/ scvmc  Job Subscription | Sign Up Typical Tasks Assessment Obtains data for nursing assessment from patient and/or family;   Learns to utilize assessment data to formulate nursing diagnosis;   Observes patient behavior and documents in a clear, concise manner. Planning   Identifies obvious patient care problems and established priorities for care based on nursing and medical diagnoses;   Under direction initiates a patient care plan and collaborates with other staff members when appropriate; may suggest revisions to a patient care plan dependent upon the changing needs of the patient;   Contributes to the development of unit standards of care;   Under direction, plans patient teaching activities. Implementation Complies with external and internal licensure regulations and accreditation body standards pertaining to nursing practice;   Recognizes and implements legal and ethical responsibilities and duties of registered nurses;   Establishes priorities and gives nursing care based on the patient care plan;   Accepts accountability for all nursing care provided;   Monitors compliance with safety standards and care protocols for self and others;   Documents nursing care given and patient's response to care;   Assists in coordinating the activities needed to implement the patient care plan;   Participates in implementation of patient discharge plan;   Under direction teaches patient and families.   Seeks supervision and guidance in developing nursing skills, in performing procedures not yet mastered and when functioning in unfamiliar situations. Evaluation Evaluates the patient's response to care provided;   Communicates evaluation outcomes to appropriate staff;   Evaluates teaching provided by self and others. Employment Standards Possession of the legal requirements to practice as a Registered Nurse or RN Interim Permittee as determined by the California Board of Registered Nursing and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position as indicated above. Experience Note: An entry candidate typically would acquire the qualifications listed for this position by possessing a valid California Registered Nurse License and less than one year acute care nursing experience, or California Interim Permit issued to a graduate of a registered nurse program. A re-entry candidate would typically have past acute care nursing experience, have just completed a registered nurse refresher program, and have an active California Registered Nurse License.   Veterans Preference Information This recruitment has been identified as non-entry level by the Human Resources Director. Any veteran who has submitted a copy of their DD214 form, and received an honorable discharge within the last five years, will be given a preferential credit of five percent (ten percent for those identified as disabled veteran's), after attaining a passing examination score for a numerically scored examination. Closing Date/Time: 10/23/2018 11:59 PM Pacific

Under general supervision, incumbents provide care to patients in a structured environment. Clinical Nurse III's initiate and perform established nursing interventions utilizing current clinical knowledge. Clinical Nurse III would acquire the qualifications listed for this position by possessing a valid California Registered Nurse license and at least 3 years of recent acute care experience.  The current vacancies are located through out ICUs  and Cardiac Cath Lab.   The eligible list will be used for future openings within this competency area. The competency area includes Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Trauma Intensive Care Unit, Medical Intensive Care Unit, Cardiac Care Unit, Burn Unit, Cardiac Cath , Interventional Radiology and Critical Care Float.   Learn more about Santa Clara Valley Medical Center: Hospital and Clinics at  www.scvmc.org  and follow us on:  Twitter I  @scvmctalent    Facebook I  facebook.com/SCVMC    LinkedIn |  linkedin.com/scvmc  Job Subscription |  Sign Up Typical Tasks   Assessment Analyzes and validates data taken from interview of patients for common relationships, revises assessments based on patient behaviors and conceptual view of individuals; Identifies common recurrent patient problems, symptoms and behavioral changes in relation to standards of care and individual patient needs; Assesses the needs of a specific patient population by: Making purposeful rounds Participating in clinical conferences Collaborating with physicians and other health team members. Assesses the competencies of personnel assigned to a specific patient group; Assesses the need for development of standards of care for a specific patient population; Assesses the numbers and levels of personnel needed to provide nursing care for a specific patient population. Planning Identifies patient care problems, establishes priorities and develops individual patient plan of care based on nursing and medical diagnosis; Plans strategies for solving patient care problems with other members of the health team; Involves the patient needs within current assignment to determine amount and type of assistance needed; Develops a plan for teaching patients and family regarding: Implementation   Recurrent health problems Coping mechanisms Health practices related to maintenance of wellness/prevention of disease Collaborates with appropriate personnel in performing new procedures and/or in functioning in unfamiliar situations; Coordinates activities needed to implement the plan of care; Coordinates patient and family teaching; Coordinates discharge plans with appropriate support personnel; Complies with external and internal regulations pertaining to nursing practice; Recognizes legal and ethical duties and responsibilities of registered nurses; May participate in conducting research activities. When assigned charge responsibility makes recommendations for the unit level staffing pattern and assigns personnel to provide for patient care during an 8-hour period; Assists in teaching students and staff; May assume role of primary nurse with accountability to specific assigned patients; Evaluation Evaluates patient response to care and utilizes this information to re-assess and revise plan of care; As a clinical partner: Evaluates orientee, student or staff's ability to perform critical nursing procedures; Evaluates orientee, student, staff's decision-making abilities in adapting policy and procedures to the clinical setting; Evaluates documentation of patients response to care. Evaluates and adapts policies, procedures and standards. Employment Standards Possession of the legal requirements to practice as a Registered Nurse as determined by the California Board of Registered Nursing and sufficient experience to enable a candidate to demonstrate possession of the qualifications necessary to successfully perform the typical tasks noted above. This class has a nine-month probationary period. Experience Note: A candidate would typically acquire the experience necessary to successfully perform at this level through at least three to four years of progressively responsible acute clinical experience. Veterans Preference Information This recruitment has been identified as non-entry level by the Human Resources Director. Any veteran who has submitted a copy of their DD214 form, and received an honorable discharge within the last five years, will be given a preferential credit of five percent (ten percent for those identified as disabled veteran's), after attaining a passing examination score for a numerically scored examination. Closing Date/Time: 10/23/2018 11:00 PM Pacific

Under direction, to perform and coordinate moderate to complex tasks in technical, administrative, office management, and medical secretarial work in a clinical and academic medical setting. This recruitment is for a Full-Time assignment at Valley Medical Center. The established eligible list will be used to fill other vacancies (Full-Time, Part-Time, Extra-Help, etc) as they occur. If you are interested in such opportunities, please be sure to complete the appropriate questions. Learn more about Santa Clara Valley Medical Center: Hospital and Clinics at  www.scvmc.org  and follow us on:  Twitter I  @scvmctalent    Facebook I  facebook.com/SCVMC    LinkedIn |  linkedin.com/ scvmc Typical Tasks Relieves the physicians of routine administrative details, such as preparing expense requests, monitoring expense funds, making travel arrangements, preparing and tracking physician time-off requests/reports, etc.;   Takes minutes at meetings and prepares draft summaries for distribution;   Maintains office files and records, including those of a confidential nature;   Performs medical transcription from machine recordings;   Prepares charge documents for physicians according to required guidelines;   Performs patient relations duties, which may include handling prescription refills, scheduling appointments, preparing insurance/disability forms and Treatment Authorization Requests (TARS) for signature, requesting medical records, and obtaining accurate patient information;   Prepares from machine dictation or written material a variety of documents, including but not limited to protocols, manuscripts for publication, grant requests, lecture materials, etc.;   Screens office visitors and telephone callers, meets the public, directs callers/visitors to other departments or individuals as appropriate;   Participates in department/division schedule production for physician clinical assignments, conferences, etc.;   Independently composes routine letters and other documents from notes or oral directions;   Performs and assists management with payroll activities;   May participate in office staff training and coordination of assignments or projects;   Maintains the calendar of the physician(s);   Maintains record-retention plan according to specific hospital/departmental policies;   Orders office and/or medical supplies within established guidelines;   May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;   Performs other related duties as required. Employment Standards Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities:   Training and Experience Note: The required knowledge and abilities are attained through four (4) years of administrative/secretarial experience, at least two (2) of which must be in a healthcare environment, to include two (2) years of experience performing medical transcription from machine recordings. Such work must have included providing responsible office support to management and/or physician staff and administering or coordinating office activities.   - OR - Possession of an Associate's degree in Biology, Physiology, Chemistry or a related field, or possession of a medical certification, can substitute for two years of experience.   Special Requirements Department may selectively recruit for typing speed up to 50 Net WPM depending on departmental need. Knowledge of: Medical terminology;   Medical transcription;   Functions and basic office operations of a medical administrative office;   Modern office methods and practices;   Medical and business correspondence formats;   Medical billing and coding;   Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary and punctuation;   Word-processing, database maintenance, report writing and applicable software.   Ability to:   Provide varied medical secretarial, office, and administrative assistance to clinical management or physician staff;   Organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines and follow-up on assignments;   Use initiative and independent judgement within established guidelines;   Establish and maintain effective working relationships;   Compose correspondence independently or from brief instructions;   Organize and maintain accurate records and files;   Operate standard office equipment, including computer;   Transcribe medical records, correspondence, and memoranda from machine recordings;   Type with speed, accuracy and efficiency. Closing Date/Time: 10/21/2018 11:59 PM Pacific

Under general direction, manages, coordinates, plans, and evaluates the programs and special projects of the Vector Control District. The Assistant Manager for the Vector Control District is a professional management level position that directly supervises the surveillance and field services of the district. Under the direction of the Vector Control District Manager, the Assistant Manager provides the day-to-day oversight of the district operations. The incumbent coordinates and assists in the supervision of all vector control inspection, surveillance and control activities. The Assistant Manager conducts and executes various aspects of the Vector Control District's technical program, applying the knowledge associated with the scientific discipline of entomology, biology, ecology and Integrated Pest Management (IPM). The Assistant Manager is the district safety officer and enforces all district polices, programs and standards. The Assistant Manager serves as Acting Manager in the Vector Control District Manager's absence and performs related work as required.  This position also serves on senior leadership team for the Consumer and Environmental Protection Agency.   Typical Tasks Plans, implements, coordinates, and evaluates District programs and special projects including Mosquito Surveillance and Control, Rodent Surveillance and Control, Urban Wildlife Management and Miscellaneous Vectors and Control;   Supervises and coordinates the activities of the daily District operations;   Plans, assigns, directs and reviews the work of personnel engaged in District operations;   Manages the District Information System and related personnel;   Serves as a Technical Consultant on matters concerning planning and evaluating District programs: mosquito, vertebrate, invertebrate, nuisance wildlife, educational programs, and disease surveillance;   Participates in the District's public relations and community education program;   Maintains appropriate records for State Continuing Education Program for all employees;   Develops, implements and updates safety training and practices;   May prepare training materials for in-service training and operational purposes;   Assists with fiscal planning, and budget preparation including annual or other periodic reports;   Evaluates program operations; provides consultation and assistance as necessary;   Assists in the development and maintenance of District Policy and Procedures;   Prepares analytical and narrative reports and writes correspondence;   Evaluates programs and make recommendations regarding staffing, equipment, and personnel assignments;   Represents District on administrative matters dealing with other public and private organizations;   Conducts meetings and makes public presentations;   Represents District Manager on specific assignments or in his/her absence;   Performs related work as required. Employment Standards Candidates must have the equivalent of a Bachelor's degree in Entomology, or related Biological Sciences; a Master's degree is preferred. In addition to the education requirement, a candidate must have the equivalent of five years of increasingly responsible experience performing the full range of mosquito or vector control work.   A valid California driver's license is required prior to appointment.   Possession of all certifications required to perform the duties assigned to this classification including those required by the California Department of Health Services and any others that are appropriate including those in the areas of mosquito, vertebrate, and invertebrate control and abatement.   Knowledge of: Principles and techniques of supervision and training;   Administrative and budget analysis techniques and report preparation;   Entomology, medical entomology and principles of biology and chemistry;   Vector and related disease control and surveillance;   Long-range planning related to vector control;   Techniques of scientific research;   Safe and effective use of pesticides;   Program development and evaluation;   Local, State and Federal laws relating to vector control, worker safety and personnel issues;   Computers, software and their applications.  Ability to: Plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate District-wide programs and special projects including mosquito, vertebrate, invertebrate, nuisance wildlife, educational programs, and disease surveillance;   Supervise, plan and schedule the work of assigned personnel, set priorities, constructively review their work, mentor them to improve their work, and initiate progressive discipline when necessary;   Make effective oral presentations, and write concise reports and provide support graphics;   Work effectively with computer hardware and software;   Independently plan and organize work;   Maintain effective working relations with others. Working Conditions: Handles and has contact with toxic and hazardous substances, a variety of biting and stinging insects, poisonous plants, and dangerous and diseased animals and other vectors. Closing Date/Time: 11/5/2018 11:59 PM Pacific

Under general supervision, to perform examinations of building plans submitted for building permits and to perform engineering field work to ensure compliance with applicable codes, laws, regulations, and acceptable engineering practices; to supervise staff. The Santa Clara County Department of Planning and Development has an immediate opening for an Associate Plan Check Engineer. Registration as a Civil or Structural Engineer is required prior to appointment. Candidates with extensive experience in building structural design and/or fire/life safety, and accessibility plan review of plans related to building permit issuance is highly desirable. Certification by the international Code Council (ICC) or equivalent certification from a recognized state, national or international association as a Building Plans Examiner must be obtained within two (2) years of hire.   Typical Tasks Reviews applications and permits issued for commercial, public or large residential developments;   Reviews, checks and approves plans for the construction or alteration of industrial, commercial and residential structures to determine compliance with applicable codes, laws and regulations;   Makes independent analysis when required to justify the adequacy and safety of questionable designs;   Answers questions and gives instructions to architects, engineers, contractors and owners regarding construction and design requirements, application of various codes, and requirements to achieve compliance standards;   Performs regular public counter functions as needed;   Calculates valuations and fees;   Issues permits after plan review approval;   Assists and provides lead supervision to Building Inspectors on engineering problems they encounter;   Assists with the training and supervision of office personnel and plan checking activities;   Performs field inspection of residential and non residential construction to ensure compliance with all building codes and local ordinances;   Advises building inspectors regarding structural and other problems arising in the field;   Prepares reports and correspondence pertaining to structural engineering problems and building code enforcement;   Prepares, establishes, and maintains up to date files on codes and amendments;   Stays abreast of new building construction methods, materials and requirements;   Performs related work as required. Employment Standards Training, education and work experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the above tasks, and the attainment of the knowledge and abilities listed below: Registration as a civil or structural engineer in the State of California at the time of appointment. Possession of a valid California motor vehicle operator's license. Knowledge of: Proper techniques for building plan examination; engineering annotation symbols;   The methods, materials and equipment used in building construction;   Applicable County, State and Federal laws, codes, ordinances and regulations governing building construction;   Thorough knowledge of structural engineering principles and practices as applied to building design and construction;   Effective supervision techniques. Ability to:   Supervise, and review work of subordinates or other professional staff;   Read and interpret building plans, specifications, codes, blueprints;   Review site plans and architectural designs for methods of construction (for compliance with requirements);   Inspect construction for code requirements;   Make structural calculations necessary to determine the adherence of structural plans to code requirements; advise on accepted construction methods and requirements;   Express ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in writing;   Write technical correspondence and reports;   Deal tactfully and effectively and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work;   Exercise good judgement. Closing Date/Time: 11/16/2018 11:59 PM Pacific

Under supervision, to perform active law enforcement duties in the protection of life and property, the investigation of crimes and apprehension of law violators, provide security to the county courts, the service of civil process issued by court, and to perform a variety of technical law enforcement tasks. Candidates must have graduated from a California Basic Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) academy, possess an active (within the last three years) California Basic Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Academy certificate, and have been employed within the last three years by a law enforcement agency performing duties equivalent to those of a Santa Clara County Deputy Sheriff to be qualified. Typical Tasks Patrols county areas and contract cities in a radio equipped patrol car to preserve law and order and to prevent and discover the commission of crime;   Responds to a variety of calls, including felony and misdemeanor complaints and vehicular accidents;   Conducts initial criminal investigation by interviewing witnesses, protecting the crime scene and gathering and preserving physical evidence;   Appears in court to testify;   Prepares reports on facts obtained, makes on-view and warrant arrests and transports prisoners to jail;   Serves as a detective or as a member of a detective division team;   Serves legal processes such as summons, garnishments, writs of execution and attachments;   Signs affidavit that service has been made or notifies attorney that service cannot be made;   Prepares notice of sale, conducts sales and prepares transfer of title documents;   Attends sessions of the court to which assigned representing the Sheriff and supervising the security of the court;   Keeps order in the courtroom and serves any processes or makes any arrests necessary;   Performs other related duties as assigned. Employment Standards Graduation from high school or possession of a General Education Development (G.E.D.) Certificate and the completion of 60 college semester units (90 quarter units) at the time of appointment. When the G.E.D. is used, a minimum overall score of not less than 45 and a standard score of not less than 35 on any section of the test shall be attained. Special Requirements Applicants who have passed their 20th birthday may submit an application but cannot be appointed until they have reached their 21st birthday.   Possession of a valid California Driver's License prior to appointment and an acceptable driving record, which will qualify for a County driving permit.   Have never been convicted of a felony. Any felony conviction and/or a conviction outside of California that would be considered a felony in this state is disqualifying.   Must be able to take and pass a thorough medical examination. May be disqualified on the basis of established medical standards (current P.O.S.T. or Departmental orders).   Must successfully pass a psychological evaluation.   Must successfully demonstrate and maintain physical fitness in order to perform the full scope and functions of the job.   Must pass a complete background investigation including fingerprints and a search of local, state, and national files for criminal history.   Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship. Knowledge of: State and local laws and ordinances;   Modern police practices and procedures;   Investigation and interrogation techniques and the identification and preservation of evidence;   Modern sociological concepts and communication skills in dealing with a diverse and ethnic population;   Self defense tactics;   First aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (C.P.R.);   Geography of local area. Ability to:   Acquire, retain and apply police knowledge, procedures and department policies;   Express oneself clearly and concisely in writing and orally and be able to prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports;   Develop and maintain effective working relationships with private citizens, fellow officers and supervisors;   Communicate and effectively interact with a diverse community;   Make decisions and act calmly during emergencies;   Exercise sound judgment, especially under stress conditions;   Project authority;   De-escalate hostile and aggressive behaviors;   Observe accurately;   Perform a wide variety of physical tasks requiring strength, coordination, endurance and agility;   Use and care of specialized equipment, including firearms, radar equipment, and hand held radios. Closing Date/Time:

Under general direction to perform skilled technical level work in latent fingerprint examination for criminal identification and evidence classification.   A successful candidate would be expected to obtain and retain certification as a Certified Latent Print Examiner. Possession of a Bachelor's Degree is highly desirable.  For more information, contact Tim Fayle at (408) 808-4744. Typical Tasks Develops, evaluates, compares, and identifies whole, partial, fragmentary or distorted latent finger and palm prints; Prepares and maintains case reports and records; Maintains latent fingerprint file; Provides evidence to support comparison findings; Uses various fingerprint identification equipment and other technical and scientific equipment for observing and comparing latent prints; Communicates with various law enforcement agencies as necessary and may act as a consultant on identification problems related to latent prints; May assist in training lower level staff in fingerprint identification; Assists in the preparation of training materials and the training of lower level staff in latent tenprint fingerprint identification; Encodes latent prints into automated system and uses resulting printouts to develop lists of probable suspects; Demonstrates continued proficiency in the comparison of crime scene or laboratory developed finger or palm prints; Takes and develops photographs of latent fingerprints; Prepares charts for courtroom presentation; May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required; Performs related work as required. Employment Standards Sufficient education, training and experience which demonstrate the ability to perform the above tasks and possession of the knowledge and abilities listed. Training and Experience Note: The knowledge and abilities required to perform this function are acquired through training and experience equivalent to the possession of an Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college in Forensic Science, Criminalistics, Natural Sciences, Physics, Biology, Chemistry or a closely related field;   AND   Two (2) years of experience as a Latent Fingerprint Examiner I or equivalent experience performing latent fingerprint work. Possession of a valid California Driver's License upon appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County Driver's Permit. Special Requirements: Ability to work varying shifts (i.e. Day, Swing and Graveyard), including weekends and holidays. Knowledge of: Development and lifting of latent fingerprints; Henry System of fingerprint classification; Working knowledge of other fingerprint systems; Principles and practices of photography as applied to preserving and preparing photographic evidence related to latent print evidence; Laws of evidence, criminal procedure and courtroom procedure; Various chemical, laser, and physical processes and related safety requirements. Ability to: Classify fingerprints; Make identifications involving complex or complicated patterns, latent prints and distorted, partial, single or multiple prints; Develop and lift latent prints from objects of evidence; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with representatives of law enforcement agencies and those contacted in the course of work; Write reports and correspondence; Testify in a court of law. Closing Date/Time:

Under general direction, performs technical level work of unusual difficulty as a Certified Latent Print Examiner in fingerprint examination for criminal identification and evidence classification. For more information, contact Tim Fayle at (408) 808-4744. Typical Tasks Provides technical guidance to lower level staff in fingerprint examination, classification and identification duties and evaluates and reviews assignments and unit casework;   Collects, develops, evaluates, compares and identifies latent fingerprints or other impression evidence found at major crime scenes or submitted to the laboratory, including whole, partial, fragmentary or distorted latent finger and palm prints;   Operates and trains others on use of computers and computer-related equipment associated with automated fingerprint identification systems;   Prepares field and laboratory notes and analytical reports;   Prepares courtroom displays and photographic exhibits;   Provides expert testimony and methodology and identification in all aspects of latent print processing in court and formal hearings;   Uses fingerprint comparators, magnifiers, ridge counters and other technical and scientific equipment for observing and comparing latent prints;   Maintains communications with Federal, State and local law enforcement agencies and identification units;   Searches for evidence at crime scenes that may be hazardous;   Provides input to procedures for training lower level Latent Fingerprint Examiners in a variety of fingerprint identification and classification procedures;   Responsible for quality control of application of standard operating procedures for cases completed;   May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;   Performs related work as required. Employment Standards Possession of and the ability to maintain current Latent Print Examiner Certification from the International Association for Identification (IAI) or equivalent upon appointment.    AND   Four (4) years of experience developing latent prints and analyzing fingerprints for identification in a public jurisdiction or law enforcement agency, two (2) of which include experience as a Latent Fingerprint Examiner II with Santa Clara County or equivalent.   Special Requirements:   Possession of a valid California Driver's License upon appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County Driver's permit.   Ability to work varying shifts (i.e. Day, Swing, and Graveyard), including weekends and holidays.   Knowledge of: Methods and procedures for manual and automated latent print analysis, such as matching, processing, and comparison and identification techniques, including chemical, laser and physical processes;   Fingerprint classification systems, theories, principles and scientific basis for fingerprint identification;   Automated and manual classification and searching identification systems;   Laws of evidence, criminal procedures and courtroom procedures;   Safe work practices in a laboratory setting and at crime scenes, including related safety equipment;   Computer equipment and software associated with automated fingerprint identification systems, as well as word processing and other related computer applications. Ability to: Provide technical guidance to others in latent print comparison and identification and fingerprint classification;   Evaluate and review the work performance and monitor and maintain work flow;   Prepare latent print evidence for presentation in court;   Recognize and distinguish patterns that are necessary for latent print comparison processes;   Prepare and maintain all necessary laboratory records and technical reports;   Understand and operate automated fingerprint identification systems;   Communicate effectively, orally and in writing;   Establish and maintain effective working relationships with representatives of law enforcement agencies and those contacted in the course of work. Closing Date/Time:

Under general direction, to assist the public in the use of County parks, its recreation facilities, resources, and to plan, organize and direct park personnel in day-to-day operations, protection and improvement of an assigned unit within the County Regional Park System. You must attach the following documents to your application as part of the Employment Standards to qualify: California Penal Code Section 832 Powers of Arrest certificate. Written verification from a certified swim instructor issued within the last 12 months stating that they witnessed you swim 100 yards within 5 minutes. Typical Tasks Implements and evaluates park programs and policies within an assigned park unit:   Recommends and develops strategies to achieve unit objectives; research, prepare, plan, implement and monitor parks specific budgets;   Defines personnel resource needs and allocates them as required to reach unit objectives;   Supervises, assigns, monitors and may assist in the work of subordinate classes of Park Ranger and other personnel assigned to the park unit, such as: patrol of a park or recreational area; greeting and directing of park visitors; and interpreting the natural and historical features of park area;   Coordinates and/or conducts formal and informal training of Park Rangers in such areas as: educational and interpretive programs; first aid techniques; departmental practices, policies and procedures;   Provides assistance in emergency situations at their unit(s) or other park locations;   Issues warnings and citations under appropriate laws or ordinances and may make court appearances;   Maintains records and prepares comprehensive reports;   Provides input for program planning, development, and implementation of volunteer programs, interpretive programs and natural resource programs;  May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;   Performs other related duties as assigned. Employment Standards Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college is desirable. AND   Two (2) years experience as a Senior Park Ranger. Possession of a valid California driver's license prior to appointment, and the ability to qualify for and  maintain a County driver's permit upon appointment. Certificates: Possession of the American Red Cross Emergency Response First Aid certification (First Responder Level or higher) and American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification before completion of the probationary period. Possession of current California Penal Code Section 832 Powers of Arrest certificate. Special Requirements: Eligibility for appointment as a peace officer in Sections 1029, 1030 and 1031 of the California Government Code.  This requires that candidates: Must not have been convicted of a felony or equivalent offense as outlined in California Government Code Section 1029; Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship; Must be at least 18 years of age as outlined in California Government Code Section 1030; Must be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition that might adversely affect the exercise of peace officer powers as determined by a licensed examining authority in accordance with California Government Code Section 1031; Must pass background investigation conducted in compliance with California Government Code Section 1031; Willingness to work weekends, holidays, or other irregular hours and to conform to departmental uniform standards;   The ability to swim one hundred (100) yards within five (5) minutes (verification from a certified swim instructor issued within the last twelve (12) months); Must successfully demonstrate and maintain physical fitness in order to perform the full scope and functions of the job. Knowledge of:   Methods of administrative problem solving;   Principles of organization and administration of fiscal, personnel and related aspects or park program management;   Principles of employee supervision, counseling, discipline and training;   Principles and practices of natural resources conservation, park management, general law enforcement, interpretation and volunteer programs;   Principles and practices of first aid, public safety, boating safety, and EMS;   Methods and equipment used in search and rescue and wildland fire suppression;   Laws of the Federal, State, and County ordinances pertaining to County Parks and Recreation department;   Public relations practices. Ability to:   Plan, organize, control and evaluate the operation and programs of a park operations;   Develop and recommend park unit goals and objectives within the context of departmental policies and priorities;   Develop and implement short and long range budget plans that accurately reflect park unit needs;   Plan, assign, and supervise the work of others;   Read, interpret and enforce laws and regulations in accordance with County policy;   Maintain records and prepare clear, complete and concise reports;   Evaluate situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action;   Speak and write effectively and clearly;   Deal effectively with the public;   Establish and maintain cooperative relationship with the public and other agencies. Closing Date/Time: 11/4/2018 11:59 PM Pacific