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Under general direction, is responsible for the central, county-wide IT application and infrastructure services across County Departments. The Chief Information Technology Operations Officer (COO) provides oversight and leadership for planning and managing enterprise-wide County services and support. The COO ensures systems performance and service-level requirements are exceeded or met. The COO is responsible for IT resources to ensure appropriate balance between tactical and strategic demands of Department services and support in the areas of IT Engineering, Application Platforms, IT and Security Operations, Lean/Continuous Improvement. APPLICATION PROCESS The recruitment for the position of COO is being directed by the executive search firm of: Robert Half Executive Search Qualified individuals can send their information to tricia.jamieson@roberthalfes.com COO: http://roberthalf.force.com/careers/apex/ts2__jobdetails?jobId=a0x0P00000C5s9NQAR Interested individuals who feel they qualify for this position should submit per the directions on the above link. 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 Typical Management Responsibilities include but not limited to: Leads the development of strategies and plans in their area of responsibility. Develops, coaches, and provides leadership to staff in their area of responsibility. Sets the direction and establishes a high-performing and collaborative working culture through their management style. Participates in or oversees the development, implementation, and maintenance of policies, procedures, governance, processes, and approaches related to their areas of leadership. Participates in or may lead budgeting and spending decisions for their area of responsibility. Fosters a cross-IT and barrier free approach to decisions and problem-solving in the best interests of the County. Leads, engages, and motivates teams to reach the highest level of quality and productivity. Oversees and directs the supervision of IT staff; authorizes various personnel actions, including, but not limited to, hiring, performance evaluations, promotions, transfers, and disciplinary actions in concert with organizational policies and practices. Maintains ongoing communication with County Department leaders to build awareness of County department/agency business trends, processes, activities and locations; Provides vision, leadership, planning, project coordination and management for County IT enterprise services. Develops, establishes and implements short- and long-term IT shared services strategies to reach service delivery goals. Oversees the execution of enterprise IT strategies and standards tracking performance metrics to ensure IT delivers value. Drives and sustains improvements in quality, delivery, on time delivery, working capital efficiency, and productivity for enterprise services while creating an environment of continuous improvement. Proactively analyzes operational metrics, making and driving process improvements within Enterprise IT shared services, customer service, and sourcing. Oversees and directs teams of technical, professional and management staff in the successful fulfillment of IT service delivery commitments; May be assigned disaster service worker responsibilities; and May be assigned additional duties as required. Employment Standards Considerable education and administrative experience to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of technology and the ability to plan, organize and direct the activities and services of a large, complex infrastructure in a governmental organization, and the possession of the knowledge and abilities listed below: The required knowledge and abilities would typically be acquired through a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a closely related field; AND Fifteen (15) years of IT and business/industry work experience in managing technology infrastructure, operations, engineering and service delivery; ten (10) years managerial experience with at least five (5) years of experience in executive leadership responsibility in formulating, planning, leading, directing, and controlling complex and broad technical services. Knowledge of: Extensive knowledge of infrastructure planning and operations, design and deployment, as well as system life cycle management, and service delivery; application configuration and development; application management; security operations; field services, desktop support, and service desk. Wide range of in-depth technical understanding across IT disciplines. Expert knowledge of current and emerging technologies, technology directions and strategic application to business needs. Expert knowledge of business operations and processes. In-depth knowledge of methodologies and resource management principles. Principles and practices of supervision, staff development, organization, administration and personnel management, and labor relations. Ability to: Lead or facilitate complex, mission critical projects and develop, participate in and lead multi-disciplinary work teams using negotiation and group facilitation skills to move a process forward while meeting the needs of a variety of business customers. Lead the assessment and improvement of operational efficiencies and service delivery across all lines of business and technology platforms. Provide strategic direction and influence to senior leadership and others at all levels of the organization. Communicate verbally and in writing with executives about enterprise IT services and solutions while establishing rapport and gain understanding. Communicate and persuade customers, employees, and management at all levels in a cross-functional environment. Deliver outstanding management capabilities to drive, create, and foster a positive culture while being a role model to the team and leading by example. Provide exceptional project management skills, including the ability to effectively deploy resources and manage multiple projects of diverse scopes in a cross-functional environment.

Under general direction, the CTO leads efforts to renovate, modernize and transform the County's technology and to adopt digital innovations to meet the broad business-enabled technology challenges of the County. The CTO leads the County's IT teams driving innovation, strategy, planning, architecture, technology standards and the application of best practices. APPLICATION PROCESS The recruitment for the position of CTO is being directed by the executive search firm of: Robert Half Executive Search Qualified individuals can send their information to matt.mcsweeney@roberthalfes.com CTO: http://roberthalf.force.com/careers/apex/ts2__jobdetails?jobId=a0x0P00000C5s8oQAB Interested individuals who feel they qualify for this position should submit per the directions on the above link. 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 Leads the development of strategies and plans in their area of responsibility. Develops, coaches, and provides leadership to staff in their area of responsibility. Sets the direction and establishes a high-performing and collaborative working culture through their management style. Participates in or oversees the development, implementation, and maintenance of policies, procedures, governance, processes, and approaches related to their areas of leadership. Participates in or may lead budgeting and spending decisions for their area of responsibility. Fosters a cross-IT and barrier free approach to decisions and problem-solving in the best interests of the County. Leads, engages, and motivates teams to reach the highest level of quality and productivity. Oversees and directs the supervision of IT staff; authorizes various personnel actions, including, but not limited to, hiring, performance evaluations, promotions, transfers, and disciplinary actions in concert with organizational policies and practices. Maintains ongoing communication with County Department leaders to build awareness of County department/agency business trends, processes, activities and locations. Specific Partners with the CIO, Deputy CIO, and other leaders to lead enterprise technology planning. Advise on and guide the development of IT capabilities to match evolving business, market, and technology capabilities. Advise on advantages, limitations and trade-offs of established strategies, architectures, and technology. Drives innovation to address both the business-enabled technology challenges and internal technology needs of County IT through the use of industry leading processes and techniques for ideation and incubation. Leads the evaluation and adoption of technology to accelerate the modernization and transformation efforts within County IT. Leads analysis of technology industry and market trends to determine their potential impact on the technology vision, strategy, and enterprise architecture. Oversees and leads the development of long-term and short-term technology strategies and roadmaps; and provides key inputs to the County IT budget and strategic plan. Leads teams of County IT and business staff on projects using mode 2 thinking and approaches, agile principles, accelerated timelines, and (at times) outside of normal and accepted County procedures. Oversees and leads the creation of governing principles to guide EA decision making; May be assigned Disaster Service Worker duties, as assigned; and Performs related duties and special projects as required. Employment Standards Considerable training, education, training and experience, which would demonstrate the ability to perform the above management responsibilities and the possession of the following knowledge and abilities: Experience Note: The required knowledge and abilities would typically be acquired through education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree with major course work in computer science, information systems, business, or a closely related field, and fifteen (15) years of IT and business/indsutry work experience including IT planning and operations; five (5) years senior level leadership experience managing multiple, large cross functional teams or projects. Industry certification is highly desirable. Knowledge of: Holistic enterprise architecture, including a broad understanding of hardware and systems software technologies, network infrastructure, data integrity and distribution design, application and execution architecture design, and system performance and optimization design; Common system integration and services frameworks such as Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA). Expertise in infrastructure, application and network architecture; Principles of management including budget development and execution; Principles and practices of supervision, staff development, organization, administration and personnel management, and labor relations; and Electronic security theory and principles Ability to: Lead or facilitate complex, mission critical projects and develop, participate in and lead multi-disciplinary work teams using negotiation and group facilitation skills to move a process forward while meeting the needs of a variety of business customers.. Maintain an ongoing knowledge of current business and technological environments, and codify different approaches, strategies into a unified architectural blueprint and lead the migration to the new environment. Develop a deep understanding of the enterprise business processes to develop improved coordination between supporting systems. Work collaboratively across multiple disciplines, understand how enterprise architecture is used to facilitate change and investment decisions. Communicate verbally and in writing with executives about enterprise architecture solutions in a way that establishes rapport and gains understanding. Communicate and persuade customers, employees, and management at all levels in a cross-functional environment.

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 for Full- time Family certified nurse practitioner for Valley Homeless Healthcare Program. Valley Homeless Healthcare Program (VHHP) provides comprehensive healthcare services to the homeless population of Santa Clara County. VHHP operates a patient centered medical home environment and provides primary care services in multiple free standing clinics, medical mobile clinics. T he list established will also be used for future vacancies in the NP - Family competency area. For additional information about this opportunity, please contact Health Center Manager, Natasha Hamilton (408) 794-0576 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 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.

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 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center is a Regional Level III facility, the highest designation for intensive care units given by California Children's Services. The neonatologists and multidisciplinary staff are trained to care for infants with a wide range of conditions including prematurity, birth defects, congenital heart disease, jaundice, feeding problems, and infections. General newborn pediatric surgical services and retinal laser surgery are also provided. In 2011, the survival rates without complications of prematurity for the NICU's smallest infants was better than state averages, and in 2012 the SCVMC NICU was awarded an Honorable Mention Gage Award by the National Association of Public Hospitals for eliminating hypothermia in premature infants. 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 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.

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. 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 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.

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. 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. 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 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.

The current vacancies are located in Trauma Intensive Care Unit, Surgical Care Intensive Care Unit, Cardiac Care Unit, Cardiac Cath Lab and throughout ICUs. 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 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. 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 Human Resource Department, 2325 Enborg Lane, 1st Floor, Room 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 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.

Under supervision manage, implement and monitor nutritional care plans including provision of Medical Nutrition Therapy under medical direction for patients. This recruitment is for an extra help position ONLY. Typical Tasks Performs initial and follow-up nutrition assessment of patients; Identifies patients with nutritional issues associated with various diseases and risk factors. Develops MNT plans and goals for patients identified at high nutritional risk; Confers and consults with physicians and other healthcare team members as needed on MNT plans and goals; Evaluates patient responses to MNT treatment plans and recommends appropriate actions to help improve medical conditions by tracking weight gains and losses, calculating dietary requirements, monitoring laboratory data and direct observation; Interprets the special dietary needs of patients in specialty areas including neonate, pediatric and adult intensive care units, burn unit, spinal and head injury unit, medical-surgical floors, mother-infant care unit, renal care unit, ketogenic clinic and other specialized pediatric and adult clinics; In specialty areas provides appropriate MNT recommendations to the medical team; Counsels patients in out-patient clinics in groups or as individuals; documents nutritional recommendations and interventions in patient medical records if in a hospital or clinical setting; Provides technical guidance to Clinical Dietitian Is and other dietetic personnel; Instructs and supervises dietetic personnel in the preparation, distribution and serving of diets; Conducts in-service training classes for department, physicians, residents and other health care professionals; provides technical assistance to physicians, community groups, schools, private and public agencies on dietetic principles, safety, and sanitation; Creates and maintains a database for case tracking, retrieval of information, and maintenance of computer files; performs research to complete database as needed; Performs other related work as required. Employment Standards Possession of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in Dietetics, Nutrition and Food Science or Related Science. Possession of a Registered Dietitian (RD) certificate issued by the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR), the credentialing agency for the American Dietetic Association, as mandated by State of California law. Two (2) years work experience equivalent to a Dietitian I in the County of Santa Clara. Required Licenses/Certifications Clinical Dietitian IIs are required to maintain Registered Dietitian (RD) certification through continuing education requirements of the CDR. Some positions may require specialized certifications such as California Children's Services "CCS Paneled Dietitian", Certified Specialist in Pediatric - Nutrition - CSP, Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition - CSR, Certified Diabetes Educator - CDE. Knowledge of : Principles, methods and techniques of nutritional assessment and care planning including nutrient composition of foods, pathologies of disease and impact on biochemical laboratory values and anthropometric measurements, drug-nutrient interactions and the effect of medical nutrition therapy. Demonstrate understanding of nutritional needs of various disease states such as renal failure, liver failure, burn, multiple system organ failure, necrotizing enterocolitis, critical illness in the morbidly obese, diabetes, failure to thrive, malnutrition and other disease states; Studies used to determine the effectiveness of nutrition interventions such as calorie count studies, nitrogen-balance studies, urea kinetic modeling, indirect calorimetry, skin fold thickness measurements and other studies; Nutritional needs throughout the life cycle (neonatal, infancy, pediatrics, adults and geriatrics) and general influences of socioeconomic, cultural and psychological factors on food and nutritional behavior; Principles, methods and techniques of education and counseling; Concepts of research and methodology including design, statistical methods of collecting and analyzing data; Special diet requirements of the different types of patients in a general hospital; Food safety, hospital kitchen practices, procedures, and equipment; Continuous Quality Improvement Processes; Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards affecting dietetic and food service practices; State and Federal laws and regulations affecting dietetic and food service practices; Common office software including word processing, spreadsheets and databases. Ability to : Interpret and apply scientific research outcomes in the provision of nutrition care. Consult with other professional staff regarding the relationship between nutrition and specific medical/physical conditions and medications; Plan special diets as needed; Design, use and evaluate nutrition education methods and material; Instruct employees and others concerning dietary matters; Prepare records and reports, and operate computer systems and databases; Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with individuals of diverse cultural, ethnic, and educational backgrounds; Maintain effective relationships with employees and patients. Interpret and apply scientific research outcomes in the provision of nutrition care. Consult with other professional staff regarding the relationship between nutrition and specific medical/physical conditions and medications; Plan special diets as needed; Design, use and evaluate nutrition education methods and material; Instruct employees and others concerning dietary matters; Prepare records and reports, and operate computer systems and databases; Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with individuals of diverse cultural, ethnic, and educational backgrounds; Maintain effective relationships with employees and patients.

Under close supervision, to perform a variety of routine manual tasks in the preparation and serving of food in large quantities. Knowledge of proper food handling techniques is desirable but not required. Typical Tasks Washes, peels, and slices vegetables; Prepares and bags sandwiches; Washes pots, pans, and dishes; Cleans steam tables, food carts, and trays; Cleans food and dishes from tables; Loads and unloads food carts and delivers meals to wards; Serves food on a cafeteria or kitchen trayline; Washes and fills napkin and condiment containers; Pours fruit juice and milk; Assists in the preparation of salads; Assists in the preparation of special diet items; May drive a truck in the delivery of food to outlying buildings; Loads and transports food supplies and kitchen utensils; Performs related work as required. Employment Standards Ability to: Read and write; Follow simple oral and written instructions; Manual dexterity; Learn kitchen procedures.

Under supervision, incumbents apply the theoretical concepts of nursing to clinical practice by performing routine patient care assignments and established nursing policies and procedures in controlled patient care situations. Children's Health Services at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center focuses all its attention on caring for children, providing exceptional medical care for children in Santa Clara County and the entire Bay Area. In addition to being a medical "safety net" for children, with our specialized staff and facilities, we are able to treat rare illnesses and a wide variety of children's health problems. Santa Clara Valley Medical Center has served as a regional pediatric center for more than 50 years. With more than 80 board certified specialists in pediatrics and neonatology, the Pediatrics Department provides quality care in nearly every pediatric sub-specialty. Because these doctors have completed several years of additional training to earn board certification, the Pediatrics Department has the expertise needed to give patients exceptional care. Our staff is dedicated to providing the best possible care for all children. The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is the only PICU in San Jose accredited by the California Children's Services unit of the California Department of Health Services. In this unit, physicians, nurses and other medical professionals care for critically ill or injured infants, children, and adolescents. The PICU is staffed by board certified pediatric critical care physicians, nurses certified in pediatrics and pediatric critical care, and other medical and support staff. A certified child life specialist is available to support and prepare children and families for difficult procedures. Physicians and nurses are on-site 24 hours a day to provide the best care to our patients. Currently seeking Registered Nurses with pediatric experience to fill part-time vacancies on the night shift. Typical Tasks Assessment Interviews patient and/or family to obtain data for nursing assessment, records and reports data; Utilizes assessment data to formulate nursing diagnosis; Applies knowledge of normal parameters; identifies deviation from normal, obvious patient problems, symptoms, and/or behavioral changes. Reports these to the appropriate authority; Makes observations about physical, psycho-social, cultural, learning needs and response of patient and families; documents in a clear, concise manner. Planning Identifies patient care problems and establishes priorities for care based on nursing and medical diagnosis; Understands goals and plans of care, for the usual patient population; Initiates a patient care plan and collaborates when appropriate; Contributes to the revision of the initial patient care plan dependent upon the changing needs of the patient; Contributes to the development of unit standards of care; Plans patient teaching activities. Implementation Establishes priorities and gives nursing care based on the patient care plan; Implements the patient care plan; Seeks supervision and guidance in further developing nursing skills, in performing procedures not yet mastered and/or in functioning in unfamiliar situations; Accepts accountability for all nursing care provided; Monitors compliance with safety standards and care protocols for self and others; Records 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; Teaches patient and families; Compiles with external and internal regulations pertaining to nursing practice; recognizes legal and ethical duties and responsibilities of registered nurses. May participate in research projects. Evaluation Evaluates the patient's response to care provided; Communicates evaluation outcomes; Evaluates teaching provided by self and others. Employment Standards Possession of the legal requirements to practice as a Registered Nurse 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: A candidate typically would acquire the qualifications listed for this position by possessing a valid California Registered Nurse license and at least one year of recent acute care experience.

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 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.

Under direction, to perform professional legal work in the Office of the District Attorney. There are four levels of Attorney in the District Attorney's Office. Candidates who are referred for interview will be assessed as to the appropriate level if a job offer is made. Attorney I requires active membership in the California State Bar upon appointment. The salary for Attorney I is $51.87 - $54.47/hour, $4,149.76- $4,357.76/bi-weekly, $8,991.15. - $9,441.81/monthly, $107,893.76 - $113,301.76/annually. Attorney II requires active membership in the California State Bar upon appointment, and one year of experience as an Attorney I with Santa Clara County, or two years of experience in the full time practice of law in a government agency or in private practice. The salary for Attorney II is $60.83 - $66.07/hour, $4,866.08 - $5,285.52/bi-weekly, $10,543.17 - $11,451.96/monthly, $126,518.08 - $137,423.52/annually. Attorney III requires active membership in the California State Bar upon appointment, and two years of experience as an Attorney II with Santa Clara County, or four years of experience in the full time practice of law in a government agency or in private practice. The salary for Attorney III is $72.68 - $80.13/hour, $5,814.40 - $6,410.24/bi-weekly, $12,597.87 - $13,888.85/monthly, $151,174.40 - $166,666.24/annually. Attorney IV requires active membership in the California State Bar upon appointment, and two years of experience as an Attorney III with Santa Clara County, or six years of experience in the full time practice of law in a government agency or in private practice. The salary for Attorney IV is $88.36 - $109.98/hour, $7,068.64 - $8,798.08/bi-weekly, $15,315.39 - $19,062.51/monthly, $183,784.64 - $228,750.08/annually. Upon appointment, candidates must either possess a valid California Driver's License or an ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation to carry out essential job-related functions. Eligible candidates must pass a background check to qualify for employment. Applications received without a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and completed supplemental questionnaire will be rejected. The writing excerpt must be NO LONGER THAN 10 PAGES and include your name as being the author. Applicants are strongly encouraged to file their application before the last day in order to avoid technical mishaps, such as internet connection issues. The County of Santa Clara is not likely to accept responsibility for any late filings. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure official receipt. Employment Standards Active membership in the California State Bar is required upon appointment. * Experience as an attorney in a District Attorney's Office in another public agency may be considered equivalent for appointment or promotion in the corresponding District Attorney's Office in the County of Santa Clara. Knowledge and abilities consistent with the highest standard of the legal profession and with the level of difficulty and expertise required for the intended appointment.

To provide overall direction of physicians and physician services at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC) and associated clinical facilities. The recruitment for the position of Chief Medical Officer - Santa Clara Valley Medical Center is being directed by the executive search firm of: Quick Leonard Kieffer Attn: Scott Sammon Telephone: (312) 876-9800 Fax: (312) 876-9264 Website: www.qlksearch.com Interested individuals who feel they qualify for this position should submit a letter of interest along with a resume to: resume@qlksearch.com Employment Standards QUALIFICATIONS Graduation from an approved medical school with a degree of Doctor of Medicine; A valid license to practice medicine in the State of California; Board certification in a medical specialty A minimum of ten years of experience beyond postgraduate medical training; A minimum of five years of experience in a medical leadership role in a complex clinical and academic medical setting; and Academic credentials sufficient to qualify for an appointment at the level of Associate Professor or Professor on a medical school clinical faculty.

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. The eligible list will be used for current vacancies as well as future openings. 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 Human Resource Department, 2325 Enborg Lane, 1st Floor, Room 1H105, San Jose, CA 95128 during normal business hours, for applicants to apply online. 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.

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. Children's Health Services at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center focuses all its attention on caring for children, providing exceptional medical care for children in Santa Clara County and the entire Bay Area. In addition to being a medical "safety net" for children, with our specialized staff and facilities, we are able to treat rare illnesses and a wide variety of children's health problems. Santa Clara Valley Medical Center has served as a regional pediatric center for more than 50 years. With more than 80 board certified specialists in pediatrics and neonatology, the Pediatrics Department provides quality care in nearly every pediatric sub-specialty. Because these doctors have completed several years of additional training to earn board certification, the Pediatrics Department has the expertise needed to give patients exceptional care. Our staff is dedicated to providing the best possible care for all children. The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is the only PICU in San Jose accredited by the California Children's Services unit of the California Department of Health Services . In this unit, physicians, nurses and other medical professionals care for critically ill or injured infants, children, and adolescents. The PICU is staffed by board certified pediatric critical care physicians, nurses certified in pediatrics and pediatric critical care, and other medical and support staff. A certified child life specialist is available to support and prepare children and families for difficult procedures. Physicians and nurses are on-site 24 hours a day to provide the best care to our patients. Currently seeking Registered Nurses with pediatric experience to fill part-time vacancies. 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 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.

Under supervision, to analyze, design, develop, convert, test, implement and manage system-to-system interfaces utilizing OpenLink and Epic Bridges integration technology. Typical Tasks Supports health system interface applications; Designs and develops system-to-system interfaces using Epic Bridges interface technology; Participates in internal process improvement projects; Assesses organizational needs and troubleshoots, supports and recommends solutions to integration issues; Provides technical support to team members; Provides support and maintenance for new and current interfaces; Monitors, supports and troubleshoots production interface environment using Bridges interface tools; Develops, reviews, and documents requirements for specific interfaces; Develops work plans and schedules for interface projects; Identifies and resolves interface issues; Analyzes system requirements and determines system functional specifications; Analyzes and designs proposed interfaces; Develops and reviews existing vendor interface specifications; Participates in long-term interface architecture planning and the code review process; Provides quality assurance testing on interfaces that are developed personally or by others; Develops technical and business process documentation for interfaces; Conducts unit, integration and user acceptance tests; Configures communications protocols, data mapping and translations; Coordinates, documents, and monitors all project activities; Develops and supports the Epic environment utilizing Health Level 7 (HL7) to integrate multiple systems; Develops and modifies system configurations that meet design requirements; Designs, validates and confirms new or changed functionality with the Epic environment that meets customer specifications; Updates Change Control schedule with upcoming production releases; May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker as required; Performs related duties as required. Employment Standards Sufficient education, training and experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge and abilities: Training and Experience: The knowledge and abilities are acquired through training and experience equivalent to possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Math, a Healthcare clinical discipline or a related field AND Two (2) years of experience in a healthcare related field working with interface development in a large, complex organization, on medium to large sized systems projects that included analyzing, building, implementing and supporting healthcare information systems and working with interfaced/integrated vendor applications and Epic interface tools and experience working with an interface engine, HL 7 (Health Level 7) and other integration standards in an integrated health system. Knowledge of OpenLink is desirable. 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: Relational databases; Client/server architecture; Basic knowledge of MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Visio, and MS PowerPoint. Ability to: Translate and document complex clinical and/or business workflows; Design, develop, test and maintain interfaces using Epic Bridges and OpenLink toolsets; Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; Interact effectively with end user staff; Perform effectively in a large, complex organization; Work independently or as part of a team; Articulate complex ideas for all levels of audiences. Special Requirements: Translate and document complex clinical and/or business workflows; Design, develop, test and maintain interfaces using Epic Bridges and OpenLink toolsets; Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; Interact effectively with end user staff; Perform effectively in a large, complex organization; Work independently or as part of a team; Articulate complex ideas for all levels of audiences.

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.

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.

Under direction, to assist managers and the Health Services Administrator in planning, implementing and evaluating a variety of health programs and services; to conduct special program and management studies; to direct special, complex or pilot service projects or programs. Typical Tasks Develops comprehensive plans for health service programs aimed at meeting health and mental health needs of the county; Coordinates program planning activities with inter-disciplinary personnel from Bureaus, other departments, non-county public and private agencies, Boards and Commissions, and with community based planning processes; Conducts studies and analysis of community needs and assists program managers in defining appropriate goals and objectives to meet the needs; Advises department managers on defining, designing, implementing and evaluating program services; Coordinates or directs monitoring and evaluations of departmental and contracted services including the development of designs, criteria and procedures; Prepares or coordinates budget preparation between program and administrative staffs; Conducts, complex studies of policies, procedures, organization, staffing, training, equipment and space requirements relative to program requirements; Plans, organizes and directs the development and implementation of programs which may provide direct service to the public or other agencies; Prepares, coordinates and negotiates contractual agreements with public and private agencies for the provision of services; Coordinate the planning, development and legal arrangements for grant programs including identification of funding sources and requirements; Prepares or coordinates the preparation of grants; Interprets and makes recommendations regarding health legislation; Maintains on-going liaison with local governments, community organizations, planning agencies, and private groups; Coordinates training and staff development relative to management, supervision and program issues; Makes presentations to department staff, county administration, commissions, agencies and the public; Performs other related duties as required. Employment Standards Sufficient education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university in the Health Services, public administration or related field and sufficient health administrative experience which demonstrates a thorough understanding of planning, directing, and evaluating Health programs. Experience Note: This employment standard normally represents 4 years of increasingly responsible mid-management administrative experience in the Health field. A Master's degree in Health Administration is desirable and may be substituted for one year of the desired experience. Knowledge of: Principles, practices and techniques of program development, implementation and evaluation in a health setting; Methods of administrative problem solving; Principles and practices of health care management, staffing and budgetary control; Current trends, issues and legislation relating to community health services; Grant preparation and grantsmanship; Contract administration; Socio-economic and cultural factors affecting the delivery and acceptability of health services; Principles of community organization, health education, public relations/information in the health field; The organization and function of state and federal health service and planning agencies; Principles of supervision, training and staff development. Ability to: Plan, coordinate, control, direct, and evaluate health programs; Identify the need for changes in program policies and practices and to develop proposals for appropriate changes; Work effectively with community organizations and populations representing ethnic, racial, geographic and socio-economic interests relative to department services; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental personnel, local, state and Federal agencies, health planning agencies; and nongovernmental health providers; Prepare, present, and interpret factual and statistical data; Prepare clear and comprehensive correspondence, grants-and reports; Speak and write effectively; Supervise the work of subordinate staff.

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. 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. Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit. Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts. Click here to access all Memoranda of Understanding and most recent Summary of Changes. 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. 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.

Candidates must possess 38 semester (57 quarter) college units at the time of application to qualify. Applications without the required number of units completed will be rejected. Candidates that meet the employment standards will be invited to schedule the California P.O.S.T. Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB) written exam. We accept California PELLET B written exam "T-scores" from other agencies with a "T-score of 48 or higher, if the test has been taken within a year of the date you submit your job application. It is the applicant's responsibility to attach proof of the written exam results to the job application. The T-score results must be on an agency letterhead where the test was administered and list the type of test, test date and the test results. We do not accept other test scores in lieu of the California PELLETB examination. A Deputy Sheriff Cadet enters training to join the ranks of Deputy Sheriffs who, under supervision, perform active law enforcement duties in the protection of life and property, the investigation of crimes and apprehension of law violators, the service of civil process issued by court, and perform a variety of technical law enforcement tasks. After passing the exam and screening processes, candidates are eligible to be hired as Deputy Sheriff Cadets and attend the Basic Peace Officer Academy training program as a trainee. Agility Examination: Prior to appointment as a cadet, each candidate must pass an agility test as part of the examination process. The agility test consists of four timed events: solid fence climb, 99-yard obstacle course, drag a 165-lb bag for 32 feet, 500-yard run. When hired, Deputy Sheriff Cadets enter a 26-week Basic Peace Officer Academy training program. Benefits include medical, dental, and life insurance programs. Your status as trainee pursuant to the Fair Labor Standard Act does not entitle you to overtime or holiday pay while attending the Academy. After Academy graduation, Cadets are eligible to be sworn in as regular Deputy Sheriffs at the start of the following pay period, and be considered probationary employees of the Sheriff's Office. A 5% salary increase is given for satisfactory job performance six months after appointment as a Deputy Sheriff at Step 1. Newly appointed Deputy Sheriffs must successfully complete an 18-month probationary period during which they will be required to complete a training program under the supervision of a training officer. The County supplies all safety equipment, as provided by law. Advanced in-service training is available at the department level and in cooperation with local schools, state and national agencies. Regular County policy on tuition reimbursement applies to Deputy Sheriffs. Upon graduation from the POST Academy, it is a condition of employment that newly appointed Deputy Sheriffs must sign a payroll deduction authorization form providing for deduction of union membership dues or an equivalent service fee. A thirty (30) calendar day cancelation period is provided. Candidates may go to Career Opportunities FAQ to see responses to a list of frequently asked questions about the hiring process for Deputy Sheriff Cadet. Employment Standards Candidates must possess and clearly specify on their application the following: Graduation from high school or possession of a General Education Development (G.E.D.) Certificate and the completion of 38 college semester units (57 quarter units) at the time of application. 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 (indicate your expiration month/year) prior to appointment and an acceptable driving record that will qualify for a County driving permit. If you have had a moving violation within the last year, you cannot have more than three moving violations within the past three years. APPLICANTS MUST LIST ALL VIOLATIONS RECEIVED. 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 a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship. 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). Vision must not be less than 20/100, correctable to 20/20 with normal depth and color perception. Must be able to successfully demonstrate and maintain physical fitness in order to perform the full scope and functions of the job. Must be able to pass a complete background investigation including fingerprints and a search of local, state and national files for criminal history. * Deputy Sheriffs are required to maintain a certificate of CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation) and first-aid training. Candidates eliminated on the basis of the medical or psychological examinations may not reapply for one year. Candidates must also successfully pass a psychological evaluation.

This primary role of this position is to serve as the Medical Director for the California Children's Services (CCS) Program. The position also provides oversight of the medical aspects of the Child Health and Disability Program (CHDP), the Maternal Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Program and other programs within the Maternal Child and Family Health Branch of the department. The position also serves as the Assistant Public Health Officer (APHO), which requires working closely with the Health Officer/Public Health Director and the other lead staff during any disaster, crisis, or emergency. The position shares after hour's night call 24/7 with the other health officers for all public health related issues. The position reports to the Public Health Officer/Public Health Director. The Medical Director works collaboratively with the Maternal Family and Child Health Branch Director, as well as with CCS, CHDP and MCAH Program Administrators and management teams to oversee activities that have clinical implications for families, providers, and other agencies. Such activities include development of program policies and procedures related to medical eligibility and medical case management, instruction of program medical staff, development of quality assurance and utilization review activities, consultation to providers, interagency relations, and oversight of medical eligibility, medical case management activities and the Medical Therapy Program. APPLICATION FILING PROCEDURE 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. Questions regarding this Executive recruitment may be directed to Patricia Carrillo, Executive Services at (408) 299-5897. Completion of the Supplemental Questionnaire is required. CV will be accepted. Applications submitted without the Supplemental Questions or CV will be rejected. Typical Tasks Oversee all determinations of medical eligibility, medical benefits, and medical necessity and address CCS appeals and participate in Fair Hearings; Oversee local program and policy development regarding coordination of services for children with special health care needs and the provision of optimal pediatric care in collaboration with all relevant agencies; Communicate and provide technical assistance to CCS providers regarding State policy. Collaborate with and provide consultation to Chief Therapist to oversee all policy and procedure related to direct patient care activities in Medical Therapy Program; Oversee the Medical Therapy conference team; Monitor hospital adherence to CCS standards for Centers by meeting and conferring with noncompliant providers; Participate in conflict resolution between CCS and managed care plans related to medical eligibility disputes; Provide general medical direction and consultation for the Santa Clara County CCS, CHDP, MTP and MCAH programs, as needed to address client-specific issues as well as program and policy development; Assist with recruitment of pediatricians and pediatric sub-specialists for CCS paneling and oversee provider relations activities; Provide training and information about Programs for pediatricians and pediatric sub-specialists and updates to assure program consistency; In consultation with CHDP Manager and Provider Relations nurses, review and adjudicate requests for exemptions from CHDP credentialing standards, review all completed provider applications and any concerns about Provider compliance; Work with Child Death Review Team, Medical Examiner-Coroner and Public Health Department's Health Information Officer to promote awareness of hazards to child safety in Santa Clara County and to promote solutions to these hazards; Work with CHDP Manager, Provider Relations nurses, and Healthcare Program for Children in Foster Care, as indicated, to advise the State CMS Division of problems in implementing the program; make recommendations for policy solutions to problems as they are identified, develop protocols for completion of site reviews, medical records, and other policies and procedures, and to develop provider training; Attend meetings, professional education programs, quarterly MOU meetings between CHDP and the Santa Clara Family Health Plan and other staff development activities as required by Public Health Department and its relevant programs; Serve as public spokesperson and physician representative, when needed, on behalf of MCAH, CCS, CHDP regarding program modifications, developments and service issues in Santa Clara County and educate public and community groups through public speaking, attending meetings and other public forums; Under the general direction of the Health Officer, provide pediatric medical direction and guidance for the development of departmental programs to address emerging health issues, threats to human health, including chronic diseases; Promote the provision of high-quality preventive pediatric services through the Children and Adolescent programs and services throughout Santa Clara County; Work with Health Officer and/or other APHOs in efforts to address emerging or topical public health issues; Act as Health Officer in Health Officer's absence; Rotate "on-call" duty with the other physicians on the Health Officer team; Assume disaster service worker responsibilities as assigned; and Provides other related duties as assigned. Employment Standards Must be licensed in California and have significant training and experience to perform the above tasks. The successful candidate will possess at least three (3) years of a broad band of scientific, political and administrative management experience in the planning, organization and coordination of local government-based and community public health programs. Board Certified or Eligible in pediatrics, or a related specialty. A Masters in Public Health is highly desirable. Knowledge of: Children with special health care needs and the California Code of Regulations governing CCS eligibility standards; Clinical medicine, public health and health care (e.g., epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, maternal and child health), management and administration; Federal, state and local laws governing public health programs; Principles and procedures of program development, implementation and evaluation in a multi-service agency; Principles of governmental organization, public financing and budgeting; and Current developments in local public health programs. Ability to: Serve as Public Health link to the local medical community and county medical association; Understand, interpret and apply provisions of federal, state and local legislation, rules and regulations pertinent to the administration of appropriate programs; Evaluate health risks and hazards and communicate information effectively and proactively; Facilitate interaction of complex mix of public agencies and community-based organizations that impact public health and public policy; Speak before professional and community groups as well as be a public health media spokesperson; Assist in the preparation and implementation of a comprehensive budget for the relative programs and assist in the control of expenditures; and Effectively plan, direct and evaluate work of subordinate staff.

Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or General Education Development (G.E.D.) Certificate to qualify. Applications without the required Diploma/Certificate will be rejected. A Sheriff's Correctional Deputy Cadet enters training to join the ranks of Sheriff's Correctional Deputies who, under supervision, maintain order and security of inmates within a detention facility, transport from the correctional facilities to and from court, medical facilities, and other locations within and outside the County, supervise a crew of inmates in work projects throughout the County, and assist in the correction of antisocial attitudes and behavior. The Sheriff's Office is proud of our diverse workforce, and we encourage women and ethnic minorities to apply. After passing the exam and screening processes, candidates are eligible to be hired as a Sheriff's Correctional Deputy and attend an Adult Correctional Academy training program as trainee. Agility Examination: Prior to appointment as a cadet, each candidate must pass an agility test as part of the examination process. The agility test consists of three timed events: 99-yard obstacle course, drag a 165-lb bag for 32 feet, and a 500-yard run. When hired, Sheriff's Correctional Deputy Cadets enter a 13-week Adult Correctional Academy training program. Benefits include medical, dental, and life insurance programs. Your status as trainee pursuant to the Fair Labor Standard Act does not entitle you to overtime or holiday pay while attending the Academy. After Academy graduation, Cadets are eligible to be sworn in as a regular Sheriff's Correctional Deputy at the start of the following pay period, and be considered probationary employees of the Sheriff's Office. A 5% salary increase is given for satisfactory job performance six months after appointment as a Sheriff's Correctional Deputy at Step 1. Newly appointed Sheriff's Correctional Deputies must successfully complete an 18-month probationary period during which they will be required to complete a training program under the supervision of a training officer. The County supplies all safety equipment, as provided by law. Advanced in-service training is available at the department level and in cooperation with local schools, state and national agencies. Regular County policy on tuition reimbursement applies to Sheriff's Correctional Deputies. Upon graduation from the Adult Correctional Academy, it is a condition of employment that newly appointed Sheriff's Correctional Deputies must sign a payroll deduction authorization form providing for deduction of union membership dues or an equivalent service fee. A thirty (30) calendar day cancellation period is provided. Candidates may go to Career Opportunities FAQ to see responses to a list of frequently asked questions about the hiring process for Sheriff's Correctional Deputy Cadet. Employment Standards Candidates must possess and clearly specify on their application the following: Graduation from high school or possession of a General Education Development (G.E.D.) Certificate at the time of application. 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 (indicate your expiration month/year) prior to appointment. 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 a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship. Must be able to take and pass a thorough medical examination. May be disqualified on the basis of established medical standards (current departmental orders). Vision must not be less than 20/100, correctable to 20/20 with normal depth and color perception. Must be able to successfully demonstrate and maintain physical fitness in order to perform the full scope and functions of the job. Must be able to pass a complete background investigation including fingerprints and a search of local, state and national files for criminal history. *Sheriff's Correctional Deputies are required to maintain a certificate of CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation) and first-aid training. Candidates must also successfully pass a psychological evaluation. Candidates eliminated on the basis of the medical or psychological examinations may not reapply for one year.

Under direction, performs as project leader in systems analysis or applications programming; or performs the most complex systems programming. Typical Tasks Supervises and participates in the analysis and development of systems designs for one or more major design projects with a view toward the application of electronic data processing methods; Confers with departmental representatives to determine problem definition; Conducts feasibility studies; Reduces design projects into component analysis tasks; Prepares time estimates and progress reports on assigned projects; Prepares final systems design and documentation necessary for programming; Assists in training lower level programming analysts in systems analysis and design procedures; Plans, assigns, schedules and reviews the work of lower level programming analysts; Responsible for meeting established deadlines. Supervises and participates in the development of programming and procedures for one or more major programming projects; Confers with departmental representatives concerning the implementation or modification of information systems; Schedules and supervises the preparation of programs to process business data or to solve mathematical problems by electronic data processing equipment; Supervises the writing, testing and debugging of programs and insures that documentation is complete, prior to releasing to operations; assists in training employees in programming standards and languages; prepares time estimates and progress reports; Reviews and evaluates the work of assigned personnel responsible for meeting established deadlines. Assumes responsibility for maintaining the 360 operating system; Prepares complex software type programs; Evaluates, tests and revises vendor supplied software and hardware products; Confers with representatives of hardware and software vendors; Develops specialized software including utility and support programs; develops specifications for software necessary to support applications; Advises management of the capabilities and limitations of hardware and software; Assists in publishing and maintaining standards for computer hardware and software utilization; Assists the Date Processing Staff in the resolution of technical problems; And performs related work as required. Employment Standards Training and experience equivalent to graduation from a college or university with a major in electronic data processing, accounting, mathematics, business administration or a closely related field and three years of progressively more responsible experience in systems analysis or programming and coding of applications for data processing; or one year's experience as a Programming Analyst III. Knowledge of: Accounting principles, statistical methods, logic, business and public administration practices; Principles, potentials and limitations of electronic data processing equipment; principles and methods of systems and procedures analysis and program planning, machine scheduling, coding operations, and complex recordkeeping. Ability to: Analyze highly complex data and develop logical solutions to problems; Prepare and present comprehensive and clear reports and recommendations; Establish and maintain effective personal and working relationships; Direct and supervise subordinate personnel.

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.

Under close to minimal supervision, incumbents in the Software Engineer series perform assigned tasks and activities needed to analyze customer information needs and to provide application systems and technology solutions to support those needs. A Software Engineer typically reports to either an Information Technology Project Manager or Senior Programming Analyst. Software Engineer III: Software Engineer III is the journey level in this series. Positions at this level are typically responsible for designing, building, implementing, and maintaining systems and applications. Incumbents are technically proficient and have the ability to apply knowledge to resolve problems in their assigned duties with minimal assistance. This class is distinguished from the Software Engineer IV by the complexity and size of the application supported and the amount of discretion exercised over problems and resolutions. Typical Tasks Identifies customer requirements; designs, builds, tests, implements, maintains, and enhances business application systems; Identifies, investigates, analyzes, and recommends software problem resolution; Defines customer business application needs and functions by using a variety of object-oriented methods (modeling, role playing, document review, story boarding, and prototyping; Analyzes business needs and proposes alternative solutions; develops analysis models, which involves diagramming the customer's business requirements, including semantic and graphical constructs and relationships, using object-oriented methodology; Translates business scenarios/use cases into sequence diagrams that provide a visual representation of the scenarios; reviews diagram with the customer to ensure that it is an accurate representation of the customer's business requirements; Analyzes a variety of information to determine how to deploy the system so it performs the functions the customer wants automated, updates, revises, and evolves analysis models to reflect the customer's requirements and environmental (e.g., computers, operating systems) constructs and constraints; Builds the customer's application using programming languages; Tests the application components to ensure that they meet the customer's requirements; Develops and maintains complex code written in different programming languages and databases; Identifies, investigates, analyzes, and recommends problem resolution for customers; Designs, builds, tests, implements, and maintains application security. Implements comprehensive test plans to ensure that applications are performing to customer's requirements; Analyzes, detects, identifies, and corrects technical problems and deficiencies; Plans, develops, and implements backup and recovery procedures; Along with consultants, analyzes business needs and alternate solutions; Participates in establishing and monitoring application performance standards: monitors application performance against quality assurance and department standards; Performs other related duties as required. Employment Standards Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the attainment of the knowledge and abilities listed below: Experience Note: The knowledge and abilities required to perform this function are typically acquired through training and experience equivalent to possession of a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, business, or a closely related field. -OR- Training and experience equivalent to possession of a bachelor's degree in any field and one (1) year of experience in business information technology: performing requirements analysis and documentation, system design and implementation and/or application maintenance and management. - AND - Software Engineer III: Two (2) additional years of experience in software development and maintenance. Knowledge of: Principles and techniques of programming; Business system applications and customer needs; Principles and practices of technical problem solving; Principles, practices, and techniques of customer service; Principles, practices and current trends of project and technical documentation; Programming languages and development tools; Business application, program analysis and design; Requirements analysis and documentation; Team dynamics and team building; Software training techniques; General theory and practices of business communication; System development life cycle concepts; Basic software quality assurance control. Ability to: Define problems and recommend alternative solutions; Understand information systems and methodologies; Make oral presentations to technical and non-technical audience; Read, interpret, and apply information from complex technical publications and documentation; Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; Promote and maintain a team environment; Organize, prioritize, and schedule multi-activity workload; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal support units and customers; Gather, analyze and present data; Evaluate information and reach viable conclusions; Analyze, research and develop technical solutions to meet business requirements; Develop and evaluate technology alternatives for resolving customer business problems.

Under direction of an Associate Director to function as a project leader & specialist in the performance of research and analysis of data for the preparation and presentation of studies in health planning. This is the broadly experienced level, which functions as a project leader or specialist under the general supervision of an Associate Director. Assignments are usually made in terms of general concepts, with assigned responsibility for the development and carrying out of the project. Considerable freedom is exercised in the selection of the approach and methods of analysis and presentation, with approval of the division supervisor. Typical Tasks Functions as a project leader, supervising professional and technical staff, establishing procedures, setting goals, and assuming responsibility for the recommendations, style, and accuracy of the final presentation; Performs the specialized or more difficult aspects of a planning project; Takes oral or written presentation of planning projects, studies or reviews before planning committees, certificate of review panels, and the governing body; Assists in the training and supervision of subordinate staff; Assists the Associate Director in the administration of the division; and Performs related work as required. Employment Standards Training and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in public health, health planning, health administration, general planning or a closely related field -AND- Three years of professional health planning experience. Note: It is anticipated that the knowledge and abilities required to perform the job would normally be obtained by: Knowledge of: Aims, trends, concepts, principles, techniques and legal aspects of health planning and administration; Implications of physical, economic, and social factors involved in health planning; Health organizations and operations and community interrelationship; Basic research and statistical methods. Ability to: Conduct health planning studies; Analyze data; Write and speak effectively; Plan and coordinate work assignments; Supervise other professional planners.

Under general direction, manages the Highway and Bridge Design, Construction Operations, Land Development, Planning, Survey, Traffic Engineering and Electrical Operations functions of the Roads & Airports Department. FILING PERIOD and APPLICATION PROCEDURE Final Filing Date: Open until position is filled . The recruitment may 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 is advised to provide the following: 1. Résumé 2. Contact information for a minimum of three references 3. Letter of interest explaining why you are the ideal candidate, including specific examples from your experience. No more than 3 pages. 4. Answers to the online supplemental questions Applications submitted without these 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 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 Typical Tasks Develops and executes the Department's capital projects program, including developing contracts for a wide variety of transportation projects and managing constructions contracts; Manages the operations and maintenance of traffic signal systems, lighting and various other electrical/electronic equipment; Manages activities related to public rights-of-way under the County's jurisdiction including public and private land development review; Develops short and long-range plans for the County road system and oversees the Department's participation in transportation studies and plans developed by other agencies; Develops budget recommendations and monitors expenditures for areas of responsibility; Develops applications for and manages grant funding from various local, state and federal sources; Represents the Department at various boards, commissions and local, regional, state and federal agencies; Attends community meetings to represent the Department on a wide variety of topics; Consults with the Director to develop appropriate policy recommendations for consideration by the County Executive and Board of Supervisors; Selects, supervises, trains, motivates, assigns, evaluates, counsels and disciplines staff; May act as the department head in the absence of the Director; Performs the duties of the Deputy County Road Commissioner, if so designated by the Director; Performs related work as required Employment Standards Education, training and increasingly responsible experience in the field of transportation, including management experience in a large public works or transportation organization which demonstrates the ability to perform the above tasks and possession of the following knowledge and abilities. Experience Note: The required knowledge, skills and abilities are typically acquired through a Bachelor's or Master's degree in public administration or public policy, management or business (or a closely related engineering discipline) and eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of transportation, at least three (3) of which must have been in a management capacity in a public works or transportation organization comparable to the County of Santa Clara or in a private sector organization providing transportation consulting services to a public works or transportation organization comparable to the County of Santa Clara. Registration as a professional civil engineer (PE) is highly desirable. Possession of a valid California driver's license at the time of appointment. Knowledge of: The principles and practices of effective leadership, organization, administration and budgetary planning, preparation and control of a major division of a public transportation agency; State and federal laws relating to public transportation, financing, contract administration, construction, operation and maintenance programs; The principles and practices of transportation planning and capital project development as applied to roads, structures, transportation systems and other transportation-related projects Ability to: Plan, organize, direct, coordinate and evaluate the activities of a diverse staff engaged in a wide variety of transportation-related activities utilizing effective human relations skills; Prepare and control budgets and effectively utilize all available resources; Speak and write effectively; Analyze and resolve complex problems; Effectively represent the Department before the Board of Supervisors, city councils and other local, regional, state and federal agencies, as well as in public meetings with the local community; Establish and maintain productive working relationships with other County departments; local, regional, state and federal agencies; private contractors and the general public.

Under general supervision, to operate and maintain a chest X-ray machine in administering diagnostic chest X-rays and to develop film and compile the file records. This is for an extra help position. This posting may close early when a sufficient number of applications received. Typical Tasks Operates chest X-ray machine and related equipment; Develops Film and routes them to physicians; Greets patients and explains procedures; Maintains records and prepares requests for supplies; Monitors machines and notes irregularities; Performs related work as required. Employment Standards Training and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and completion of a recognized training program in chest radiography. Possession of a valid Chest Limited Permit is required. Knowledge of: Chest X-ray equipment and its operation; The processes of developing exposed film; The basic principles associated with radiation protection. Ability to: Operate and make minor adjustment to chest X-ray equipment; Work with patients safely and sympathetically; Keep records.

Under medical direction, performs medical sonography procedures on one area of the body, ensures proper functioning of sonography equipment, and assists physician in related procedures. Registered Vascular Technologist Typical Tasks Consults with referring physician regarding patient's medical history to determine the type of ultrasonic procedure required and to correlate the clinical history with the test to be performed; Selects ultrasound and ancillary equipment for use in ultrasound setup according to specifications/protocol of examination; Adjusts equipment controls according to protocol and physicians orders for the part of the body to be examined; Explains examination process to the patient and instructs and assists patient throughout the procedure; May perform pulse and continuous-wave Doppler assessments; Operates diagnostic ultrasound equipment, observes sound wave pattern produced, produces and processes diagnostic images and presents completed sonograms to physician. Prepares, instructs and positions patient for ultrasound procedures; Documents observations made during the procedure for final interpretation by the physician or other qualified medical professional; Performs calibrations to adjust and maintain ultrasonic and ancillary equipment; Assists in training student technologist, interns/residents and Ultrasonographers in Ultrasound procedures; Labels permanent records of scans or identifies images, manipulates them and sends images via the Picture Archive Communication System (PACS) network; Maintains records; tracks and bills each procedure and associated supplies; Cleans and stocks procedure rooms and ancillary areas, and maintains proper inventory levels; Performs related work as required. Employment Standards Ultrasonographer I - C. Certification by the ARDMS as a Registered Vascular Technologist and demonstrated performance of this competency. Sufficient education, training and experience to demonstrate possession of the knowledge and abilities listed below. Knowledge of Ultrasound diagnostic procedures and equipment/instrumentation. Principles of ultrasound physics, and the propagation of ultrasound through tissues; Anatomy, physiology and congenital/acquired pathology as they relate to the use and interpretation of ultrasound diagnostic procedures; Safety principles and procedures related to ultrasound procedures and equipment; Quality assurance as it relates to diagnostic imaging in general and ultrasound scanning/ultrasound equipment; Principles of the PACS network and/or other electronic image processing and image development systems; Basic computer skills. Ability to Operate ultrasound emitters and ancillary equipment in the performance of diagnostic ultrasound procedures; Interpret physician instructions and patient medical and clinical records to determine type of ultrasonic procedure/test to be performed; Develop film by automatic or manual processing or use the PACS network or other electronic imaging processing equipment; Recognize significance of all structures displayed on the oscilloscope and recognize artifacts and electronic equipment limitations; Perform calibrations to adjust and maintain ultrasonic equipment; Accurately bill procedures and supplies in a timely fashion; Prepare, instruct and position patient for ultrasound procedures; Provide safe and appropriate care to all patients, even in stressful situations; Troubleshoot, document, and communicate equipment problems; Follow writtten and oral instructions; Work efficiently and independently with minimum supervision; Work in paid on-call status as needed.

Under general supervision to perform, analyze and interpret a variety of both routine standardized and less routinely performed laboratory procedures; to develop and maintain specialized laboratory equipment and procedures. This recruitment is for four (4) Full-Time midnight shift assignments and one (1) day shift assignment at Valley Medical Center. The list established will be used to fill other vacancies as they occur. This list will also be used for temporary (extra help) opportunities. If you are interested in such opportunities, please be sure to indicate that on the appropriate questions. Candidates must possess a current California state Clinical Laboratory Science license. Typical Tasks Calibrates test equipment and instruments; Carries out and interprets existing laboratory routines, methods and procedures; Independently performs laboratory testing procedures and may be required to perform testing within established limits in several laboratory sections; Reviews quality control records to determine whether test results are accurate within prescribed limits and makes necessary adjustments; Regularly maintains quality control programs consistent with specific laboratory policies and procedures; Regularly maintains all equipment relevant to assigned area according to equipment specifications and established laboratory policies and procedures and performs emergency repair, as required; Assists other laboratory personnel with problems they are unable to resolve; Orients and trains students and new employees; Promotes support and assistance utilizing teamwork to promote achievement of common goals and to resolve problems; Prepares reagents, stains, and other test/procedure materials; Performs other related duties as required. Employment Standards Possession of a valid Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Bioanalyst, Limited Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Clinical Chemist or Clinical Microbiologist license issued by the State of California, Department of Health Services as appropriate for the area of specialization is required. Sufficient education, training and experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge and abilities. Knowledge of: Clinical laboratory principles, procedures, and practices related to microbiological, hematology, immunology, biochemistry, toxicology, and immunohematology; Use, care, maintenance, repair and inventory of various laboratory equipment; instruments, and supplies; Normal and abnormal test results; Quality control methods and procedures appropriate to a clinical laboratory; Proper safety precautions and procedures utilized in handling all types of laboratory specimens, reagents, chemicals and hazardous waste; Modern training methods. Ability to: Independently perform standard, complex, and non-routine clinical laboratory tests, accurately and with skill; Collect specimens from patients with skill, patience and tact; Be sensitive, courteous, and responsive; Maintain records and prepare technical, factual reports of test results; Work effectively and in cooperation with other organizations, departments and personnel; Train all levels of laboratory personnel in technical laboratory procedures and equipment usage; Calibrate, troubleshoot, adjust and maintain highly sensitive laboratory equipment according to manufacturer's specifications and established laboratory, procedures; make necessary emergency equipment repairs; Review the work of students and other laboratory personnel, checking for accuracy within specifications; Evaluate normal and abnormal test results; Prepare accurate written reports; Follow written and oral technical directions; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Under clinical supervision of a Registered Nurse or a licensed Physician/Podiatrist, performs specialized and complex and routine medical assistant tasks related to the care and treatment of patients in an ambulatory care setting. Typical Tasks Prepares patients for examination by having them properly draped, obtaining vital signs, verifying referral information, and taking detailed history when indicated; Maintains examination rooms and nurses station including ordering supplies, transporting specimens, washing and packaging instruments, and changing solutions; keeps Emergency Tray updated and supplies stocked in proper locations; Instructs patients in simple procedures/tests, hygiene, exercise, diet, and other basic instructions given by the physician; dispenses appropriate educational materials so that patient has better understanding of the procedure/diagnosis; Completes charge sheets and insures that they are given to the appropriate clerk for processing; maintains medical record control and insures that record is reviewed and returned to medical records department; Assists with office procedures including monitoring of patient flow, telephone screening, maintaining sample drug list, and ordering supplies; Assists medical care providers as needed with routine and specialized procedures, administration of medication, and performance of tests; Performs simple procedures/treatments/tests per physician instructions; Processes physician orders, including laboratory, x-ray, EKG, and schedules all same day tests and appointments; prepares all forms and requisitions as needed by physician or other medical provider; Follows through to make sure laboratory and x-ray reports are received; receives and relays those reports to patients after being instructed to do so by reviewing physicians; Attends educational seminars or other professional activities as described by AAMA to maintain professional standards; Draws blood samples (with Phlebotomy Certification); Performs other related work and comparable duties as required. Employment Standards Certification as a Medical Assistant or training and experience required by California law to qualify as a Medical Assistant and sufficient training, education or experience to show practical application of, and success in the following knowledge and abilities. Experience Note: The successful applicant would normally have a high school diploma or the equivalent and a minimum of one year of experience in an outpatient medical assisting position which has provided training and experience in performing most typical tasks of this position. Completion of an accredited training program (i.e. Regional Occupational Center/Community College) and possession of a Certificate as a Medical Assistant may be substituted for the one year of experience. Knowledge of: Basic nursing practices and medical assisting skills and the various types of materials and equipment related to outpatient care and their application; Relevant medical terminology; Principles of asepsis; Verbal and written English communication; Basic patient observation skills and record keeping practices; Methods of performing skin tests, tonometry, booth audio metrics, hand-held audio metrics, visual acuities, visual field screening, typanometrics, and other basis tests which may be performed in the outpatient setting by Medical Assistants; Methods of conducting or assisting patients (per medical care provider's instructions) with basic tests and treatments performed at an ambulatory care clinic; Methods and materials for teaching patients (per medical care provider's instructions) laboratory and radiology preparation, exercise, hygiene, use of medication and dietary information, and other topics as needed; Content of laboratory and x-ray reports sufficient to relay information after they are reviewed by the physician; Operation of laboratory and x-ray reports sufficient to relay information after they are reviewed by the physician; Operation, maintenance and simple calibration of specialized equipment related to the performance of tests and procedures in the ambulatory care setting. Ability to: Perform a variety of routine and complex direct patient care services and assist medical service providers in both simple and more difficult treatments; Understand and follow written and oral instructions from physicians, nurses, and other team members; Communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing in English; Instruct and assist patients effectively; Maintain complex and accurate records/charts; Process physician's orders, prepare forms and requisitions as needed; Perform routine clerical support work; Perform routine housekeeping/stocking duties in relation to exam rooms, doctor's offices, and other patient care areas; Measure for crutches and teach use of crutches; Work quickly and accurately following instructions with minimal direct supervision; give clear, concise instructions when necessary; Maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, patients, and others; Screen patients and collect data by observing patient and reporting to appropriate medical personnel; Stand and walk for long periods and exercise a moderate amount of physical exertion (including stooping and lifting) and manual dexterity in the handling of patients and equipment; Operate and maintain ambulatory care related equipment; Learn new procedures and information within reasonable period of time; Orient other employees effectively in clinic layout, and basic practices and procedures; Organize and prioritize workload assignments; follow-through with assignments; Maintain a patient, understanding, tolerant attitude under stressful conditions including illness, death and other unpleasant aspects of working in a medical setting.

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 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) 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.

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. 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.

Under general direction, to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the nursing care of patients and to function as an expert clinician, consultant, educator and researcher. The Clinical Nurse Specialist position is located in the Inpatient Division. For additional information about this Full-time position, contact Melissa Murphy at (408) 885-6206. 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 Clinician Provides or may facilitate direct nursing care to patients or their families through selected client caseload; Performs ongoing evaluation of the nursing care of patients requiring continued follow-up; Provides or guides nursing staff in the deliverance of expert nursing care; Develops and/or facilitates the development of comprehensive nursing interventions for specific clients based on expert assessment of the client's needs, goals and outcomes; Documents all care given on the patient's progress notes in the medical record; Collaborates with other members of the health care team to develop an integrated plan of care; Develops and implements discharge plans for referred patients; making referrals as appropriate; Provides patient/family supportive counseling and education when appropriate; Coordinates patient care between inpatient and outpatient departments; Consultant Serves as consultant to nursing Staff, medical staff and other health care providers in area of specialization; Establishes standards for nursing practice in consultation with Nursing Administration; Collaborates with Nursing Administration to develop appropriate policies and procedures; Plans, facilitates, and participates in nursing and interdisciplinary rounds and conferences; Represents nursing during hospital/community conferences and committees; Serves as a consultant to hospital materials management and County Purchasing personnel regarding supplies and equipment; Educator Serves as a resource person in area of expertise to community members, agencies and students of health profession; Assesses the need for and identifies, designs and implements classes, courses, and seminars to meet educational needs of staff as related to the care of target patients; Provides direct teaching to patients and families and/or coordinates instruction by others; Utilizes and evaluates various teaching strategies to meet the individual learning needs of patients and families during various phases of health care; Researcher Evaluates and disseminates pertinent research findings; Identifies, designs and conducts nursing research; Assists staff members in understanding and utilizing research finding in their practice; Utilizes research findings for patient care planning and implementation; General Provides a monthly and annual summary of patient statistics and job activities to designated Nursing and Medical Administration; Establishes and evaluates yearly objectives; Participates as an active member on select nursing and health- and hospital-wide committees; Pursues continuing education to expand knowledge and clinical expertise; Evaluates own practice and updates goals and competencies. Employment Standards Graduate of an approved nursing program (preferably BSN), currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in California and sufficient education and experience which demonstrate possession of the qualifications necessary to successfully perform the typical tasks noted above. Experience Note: Qualified applicants typically would have: 1) At least five years experience, evidence of expertise and competency in identified nursing specialty; 2) Experience in assessing patient and family learning needs and developing teaching programs; 3) Advanced educational preparation in identified nursing specialty or related area at the Master's level; 4) Nationally recognized certification as an expert in identified nursing specialty preferred.

Under minimal supervision, to work in a team environment and be responsible for activities associated with the design, development and delivery of in-house training for end-users of Epic applications. Typical Tasks Participates on project teams; Provides consultation to management regarding training and development or optional approaches to solving specific problems related to organizational productivity; Conducts difficult and complex research and analysis pertaining to management/employee training, staff development, organizational development, and program management and presents the information in written reports, proposals and other correspondence; Assesses the learning needs of staff in support of organizational strategy; Learns processes across departments and disciplines; Collaborates with subject matter experts, training colleagues, site specialists, business clients and Information Technology partners across the organization; Researches a variety of pertinent subject matter literature and confers with job experts and others with relevant knowledge to establish a foundation for training; Designs, writes, updates and tests training curriculum to a broad range of end user roles and knowledge, including computer based training modules; Previews and evaluates vendor instructional materials for purchase and use by the County; Manages work plan and project steps using established tools and procedures to meet committed time frames and project milestones; Serves as liaison between end users, project team members, and other resources as needed; Locates and arranges for training and development facilities and speakers/instructors or other trainers and coordinates the inventory, ordering, prepackaging and issuing of program supplies and equipment; Coordinates training for new software releases and updates; Instructs individuals or groups in a variety of subject matter areas and performs the role of facilitator or resource person; Trains, credentials and supervises Credentialed Trainers and Super Users; Provides technical training and orientation to financial, clinical and general desktop applications; Builds and maintains the master training environment; Performs in-depth analysis of workflows, data collection, report details, and other technical issues associated with Epic software; Monitors system performance and troubleshoots application issues; Participates in the evaluation of new module releases; Identifies enterprise workflow improvement opportunities and assists in implementation; Attends meetings to review end user and tracking and trending issues, workflow problems, system capabilities, monitoring feedback and potential system enhancement needs, etc.; Troubleshoots problems and responds to questions from end users; Communicates with vendors regarding technical issues; Maintains policy and procedure documentation and all training materials; Provides status updates and creates and manages training timelines and deliverables; May perform other organizational development or human resource duties as necessary; 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 possession of the following knowledge and abilities: Training and Experience Note: The required knowledge and abilities are obtained through training and experience equivalent to possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Systems, Instruction Design or Technology, Communications, a relevant health care field, Management, Business or Public Administration, Industrial Relations, Education, Social or Behavioral Science, or a related field AND Two (2) years of recent experience designing, developing and delivering training curriculum and materials for a software system. Substitution: Epic certification may substitute for a maximum of one (1) year of experience. Certifications, Proficiencies and Licensure: Must become Epic certified within the first 6 months of employment or vacate the position; Certain positions may require clinical experience and licensure. Possession of a valid California Driver's License prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County Driver's permit. Desirable Qualifications Completion of one (1) year of graduate work or possession of a Master's Degree in one of the above subject areas or other non-degree course work pertaining to employee training and organizational development; Served as a "lead" in at least one "go-live" Epic application training; Experience in an information technology and/or health care environment. Knowledge of: Employee, management and organizational development techniques and current adult learning theory and practices; Principles and techniques of curriculum development; Theory and practices of organization, management, public administration, supervision, and communication; Effective methods of using audio/visual equipment and other training aids or materials; Adult learning principles; The use of templates and multiple curriculum development applications; Application protocols & problem solving methods used to solve system problems; Common office applications including word processing, spreadsheets, databases and presentations. Ability to: Plan, develop, conduct, and evaluate, a variety of complex and difficult management and employee training and development programs or courses; Conduct employee, management, and other organizational needs assessments and task analysis; Translate specific department/agency organizational needs into curriculum and differentiate between needs which can be met through training and those which require other approaches; Establish collaborative working relationships with stakeholders as well as trainees; Formulate specific objectives against which to compare and evaluate training results; Maintain currency in training theory and practice; Demonstrate active listening skills, communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and speak effectively before large and small groups; Conduct training and development sessions, perform the role of facilitator, and effectively utilize group dynamic skills and techniques; Reason logically and creatively and utilize a variety of analytical skills and sound techniques in the process of meeting program goals relative to management/employee training and development and improvement of organizational productivity; Work as a member of a team; Effectively prioritize activities and projects; Interact with and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and process stakeholders; Learn and retain knowledge of all assigned applications; Coordinate and communicate with process stakeholders; Multi-task complex work assignments; Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; Prioritize effectively and manage time efficiently; Resolve conflicts; Lead meetings; Perform under pressure with tight deadlines; Become cross-functional in one or more applications; Listen and suggest ways to complement or assist the work of others; Be flexible, collaborative and work to fill gaps and void overlaps in local system activities; Motivate key process stakeholders including Nurses, Physicians, and other clinical and administrative staff; Understand, translate and document complex clinical and/or business workflows; Work with minimal guidance. Effectively negotiate and facilitate. Physical Requirements Travel outside the County for training, conferences, seminars or meetings in support of assigned projects; Work evenings and weekends, on an as-needed basis.

Under direction to provide program planning, development and evaluation of a department wide program; provide specialized consultation to department staff, other County departments and outside agencies or groups; or to be responsible for specialized assignments of an ongoing nature reporting to the Director or Assistant Director. The current vacancy is located in the Social Services Agency, Department of Family and Children's Services, San Jose Family Resource Center and requires Spanish, Level II language certification prior to appointment. The eligible list may be used for subsequent vacancies as they occur. Typical Tasks Represents the Department of Social Services to other County departments, committees and community groups; Negotiates and interprets policies and procedures between departments, outside groups and agencies; Provides community planning and organization with outside groups interested in providing human services; Performs special assignments of a short duration as assigned; Performs ongoing special assignments e.g. Fair Hearing, Public Information, Community Work Coordination, Housing Assistance Program, etc.; Conducts program evaluation, research and analysis including the collection of data and preparation of reports; Coordinates data processing services between the Department of Social Services and Data Processing; May provide staff training to County employees to foster better understanding of the many roles of the County as related to their assignment; May supervise a group of non case-carrying professional and non professional staff; Reviews and determines effect of legislative regulation changes and performs other duties as required. Employment Standards Training and education equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university and sufficient social casework experience, including experience at a level equivalent to Social Worker II in the Santa Clara County system or in a responsible staff capacity in a recognized social service agency. A Master's degree from an accredited school of social work in social work, or a Master's Degree in psychology or sociology is desirable but not mandatory. Note: The above training and education requirements are normally attained by the completion of an established college/university program in social work or one of the behavioral sciences and several years of social services casework experience. Some supervisory experience of basic services programs is desirable. Knowledge of: State and Federal laws, regulations and programs pertinent to public welfare agencies; Objectives, functions and operations of public and private welfare agencies; Casework objectives, concepts and methods; Community organization, resources, and needs; Fundamentals of income maintenance; Principles of consultation. Ability to: Analyze and correlate a variety of complex data and prepare clear reports; Establish and maintain effective relationships with representatives or other agencies, departmental personnel and members of the community; Interpret public assistance programs to the public; Speak and write effectively.

Under supervision, incumbents apply the theoretical concepts of nursing to clinical practice by performing routine patient care assignments and established nursing policies and procedures in controlled patient care situations. Clinical Nurse II would acquire the qualifications listed for this position by possessing a valid California Registered Nurse license and at least one year of recent acute care experience. New Graduate Nurses do not meet the requirements for a Clinical Nurse II. Typical Tasks Assessment Interviews patient and/or family to obtain data for nursing assessment, records and reports data; Utilizes assessment data to formulate nursing diagnosis; Applies knowledge of normal parameters; identifies deviation from normal, obvious patient problems, symptoms, and/or behavioral changes. Reports these to the appropriate authority; Makes observations about physical, psycho-social, cultural, learning needs and response of patient and families; documents in a clear, concise manner. Planning Identifies patient care problems and establishes priorities for care based on nursing and medical diagnosis; Understands goals and plans of care, for the usual patient population; Initiates a patient care plan and collaborates when appropriate; Contributes to the revision of the initial patient care plan dependent upon the changing needs of the patient; Contributes to the development of unit standards of care; Plans patient teaching activities. Implementation Establishes priorities and gives nursing care based on the patient care plan; Implements the patient care plan; Seeks supervision and guidance in further developing nursing skills, in performing procedures not yet mastered and/or in functioning in unfamiliar situations; Accepts accountability for all nursing care provided; Monitors compliance with safety standards and care protocols for self and others; Records 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; Teaches patient and families; Compiles with external and internal regulations pertaining to nursing practice; recognizes legal and ethical duties and responsibilities of registered nurses. May participate in research projects. Evaluation Evaluates the patient's response to care provided; Communicates evaluation outcomes; Evaluates teaching provided by self and others. Employment Standards Possession of the legal requirements to practice as a Registered Nurse 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: A candidate typically would acquire the qualifications listed for this position by possessing a valid California Registered Nurse license and at least one year of recent acute care experience.

Under general supervision, to investigate cases related to suspected fraudulent receipt of public assistance; to interview witnesses, conduct computer checks and analyze welfare data; and to serve civil papers and criminal complaints. This position is in the Social Services Agency, Special Investigations Unit. Candidates must possess a current Basic or Specialized POST certificate, and, must be able to pass a criminal background check, polygraph, medical and psychological testing. Typical Tasks Reviews, gathers, evaluates and analyzes evidence and information relating to the investigation of suspected welfare or IHSS fraud; Conducts confidential criminal history checks and other computer checks through local and state databases; analyzes data; Contacts other agencies, business organization, employers and other parties to secure, preserve and verify information, written statements and evidence; Interviews complainants, witnesses, suspects, and recipients of aid; Maintains thorough and accurate case summary notes; Evaluates information obtained and makes recommendations as to the need for prosecution; Assembles and reports data to enable the District Attorney to act; Files criminal complaints, serves subpoenas; Identifies over-payments and refers to collections; Responds to inquiries from agency and outside parties concerning related legal matters; Works jointly with other agencies in the development of evidence; Appears as a witness in court or at administrative hearings; Compiles, safeguards, and presents evidence for prosecution; Prepares oral and written reports; Uses work-related equipment as required; May detain and arrest suspects, assuring proper cause; Interprets, explains and applies provisions of laws, rules and regulations related to welfare or IHSS fraud; Provides technical assistance to lower level staff; May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required; Performs related work as required. Employment Standards Sufficient education and experience which directly demonstrates the possession and application of the following knowledge and abilities: Experience Note: The knowledge and abilities listed below are acquired through the following: 1. Completion of 60 semester units, and 2. Two (2) years performing welfare fraud investigations or investigative work in law enforcement, OR Two (2) years as an Investigator Assistant in Santa Clara County. Possession of a valid Specialized Investigator Basic Certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) prior to appointment. Possession of a valid California Driver's License prior to appointment and the ability to qualify and maintain a County's driver's permit. Specialization in law enforcement or related field, from an accredited university or college is desirable. Special Requirements: 1. Applicants who have passed their 20th birthday may submit an application but cannot be appointed until they have reached their 21st birthday. 2. Felony convictions will be disqualifying. Misdemeanor convictions may be disqualifying depending on the type, frequency, severity and time of offense. 3. 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). 4. Must successfully pass a psychological evaluation. 5. Must successfully demonstrate and maintain physical fitness in order to perform the full scope and functions of the job. 6. Must pass a complete background investigation including fingerprints and a search of local, state, and national files for criminal history. 7. Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship. Knowledge of: Modern principles and techniques of investigation, particularly as they apply to suspected fraudulent application for and receipt of public assistance; Principles and techniques of interviewing and interrogation; Rules of evidence and of court procedure; Methods of identifying, preserving and presenting evidence; Laws of arrest, search and seizure, service of legal process and the legal rights of citizens; Penal, Civil, Welfare and Institutions Codes, and related laws and regulations; Arrest techniques; Personal computers and common office applications; Methods of report preparation, writing and presentation. Ability to: Interpret and effectively apply provisions of laws applicable to investigations related to suspected welfare and IHSS fraud; Work independently in conducting fraud investigations; Prepare and present clear, concise and comprehensive reports and correspondence; Interview effectively and secure the cooperation of others; Prepare and present accurate evidence, including appearing in court to give testimony; Communicate effectively, orally and in writing; Work required hours and assigned shifts; Use logic in making decisions and exercise sound judgment.

Under general supervision, assesses client needs and develops treatment plans in a variety of social service functions. The current vacancies are located within the Social Services Agency. 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. 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 (DFSC); 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.

The Health Care Program Analyst series describes levels of positions assigned the responsibility of performing duties and supervising various service delivery systems and program activities within the Santa Clara Valley Health and Hospital System. Positions in this series are assigned to a department or across several departments and provide analytical and program support for a variety of services. Incumbents may be assigned to manage contract services or participate in the evaluation of service program and delivery systems. Current vacancies are in Valley Medical Center - Hospital Administration and Public Health's - Maternal, Child & Family Health Unit and Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention (CDIP) Unit and. However, the eligible list may be used for future vacancies as they occur, as well as for extra help positions. Typical Tasks Note: The following tasks are typical of those performed by incumbents in this class series, other related duties may be performed. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual at each level. Conducts or participates in a variety of health and hospital related financial, systems and analytical studies; performs cost studies; develops marketing plans and strategies; and conducts feasibility studies; Plans, organizes and directs the work of an assigned Health and Hospital project or program; Directs, evaluates and trains subordinate staff; Defines reporting and information needs and coordinates systems modifications with Information Services; Coordinates various health care services with other departments, outside vendors and service providers to achieve program goals; Identifies program problems, determines appropriate action and makes recommendations for problem resolution; assists in the implementation of program enhancements and service improvements; Conducts a variety of studies to determine best practices, customer satisfaction, and to evaluate service delivery systems; Negotiates and monitors contracts with outside service providers and business partners; Analyzes and interprets existing, new and proposed legislation for cost and program impacts; Responds to a variety of information requests from both inside and outside the agency; Prepares and presents a variety of budgetary, informational and statistical reports and makes recommendations in writing, graphic and oral presentations; Uses 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: Administrative or analytical work would include: Analyzing, evaluating and making recommendations on various management functions. Some of the management functions would include conducting a variety of analytical studies and surveys on organization, procedures, budget issues; reviewing and analyzing current or proposed policies, procedures, systems; statistical analysis and reports; organization structure, operations analysis, work flow and staffing, management and organizational systems and procedures; and is involved in making recommendations. Experience Note: The knowledge and abilities required to perform this function are typically attained through training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from a college or university in health care administration, public administration or a related field AND four years of professional level analytical and administrative experience, two of which must be in a health care setting. A Master's degree in one of the disciplines listed above may be substituted for one year of the non-health care experience. Knowledge of: Complex health care reporting requirements; Strategic planning in a health care setting; Principles and practices of health care delivery systems and the issues shaping the health industry; Healthcare service contracting issues including contract evaluation and monitoring; Insurance industry practices and health care payment mechanisms; Current legislation and trends in government policy that affect health providers; Statistical analysis and techniques including computer based statistical programs; Project management; Principles of personnel management. Ability to: Administer, coordinate and supervise the work of an assigned staff engaged in complex analytical or administrative programs; Analyze complex health care utilization and financial issues to achieve cost effective care. Analyze, direct and evaluate the activities of Health and Hospital System programs and procedures and develop logical solutions; Utilize computers and software to analyze health care related issues; Negotiate and monitor performance of contractors; Establish and maintain effective communication with agency staff and health care professionals at all levels, other health agencies/providers, and the general public.

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 current vacancies are located within the Social Services Agency. 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. 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. 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.

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. 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.

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 united/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 month, from the date of graduation. Applications are reviewed on a flow basis as departments submit requests, meaning applications are reviewed as needed; after six months the application is inactived. If additional information is required or your application is accepted into the program you will receive an email. However, you may re-apply to the program. 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.

Under general supervision, performs general and psychiatric nursing care to mentally ill or emotionally disturbed patients, including the administering of medication in an acute services or health center setting. Submission of a Psychiatric Technician license by the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiner is required. Typical Tasks Acute Services Setting: Evaluates patient behavior and initiates therapeutic interventions. Assists in arranging, coordinating and may lead in providing a variety of therapy techniques such as assertive behavior training, role training and primary process and life skills groups. Assumes lead function of staff members in controlling physically aggressive and/or resistive patients in order to avoid destructive behavior and prevent injuries. Initiates patient care duties such as admitting, orienting, discharging, taking vital signs, and assisting with meals. Maintains records pertaining to patient care. Accompanies patients to designated areas. Assists patients in developing or maintaining a well-groomed appearance. Health Center Setting: Responds to requests from community agencies or individuals for mental health evaluations at the centers or through home visits. Interviews patients and other appropriate persons to determine if patient is in need of voluntary or involuntary psychiatric hospitalization and to identify appropriate treatment services. Refers patients to appropriate community agencies for treatment and/or assistance. Provides short term crisis consultation to families, community agencies and the public as required. Provides follow-up of high risk cases. Maintains effective relations with local police departments, County departments and other agencies. May act as co-therapist with individuals and groups previously treated. In addition to the tasks described above: To serve as role model for less experienced personnel and in this way teach more adaptive and efficient means of interacting with disturbed patients and families. Provides short term crisis consultation to families, community agencies and the public as required. Administers oral and subcutaneous and intra-muscular medications under the direction of a Physician. Orients and trains other staff as required. Performs other related duties as required. Employment Standards Possession of a valid license to practice as a Psychiatric Technician issued by the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric. Technician Examiners and sufficient experience involving a variety of treatment techniques applied to the acutely mentally ill as a Psychiatric Technician, including substantial experience in the administration of medications and group process. Possession of a valid California driver's license may be required. Experience Note: This employment standard normally represents two years of experience in a Health Care setting, with duties comparable to a Psychiatric Technician I in Santa Clara County. Knowledge of: Leadership in crisis situations; Practical nursing techniques and their application; Techniques of physical control and protection; Behavior patterns of persons with symptoms of emotional disturbance or mental illness; Reaction, contra-indications and responses to common psychiatric medications; Medical and psychiatric emergency procedures; Basic principles and techniques of psychotherapy used in the treatment of psychiatric patients; Community resources for appropriate referral of patients. Ability to: Act as a leader in crisis situations; Administer oral and subcutaneous medications; Apply basic nursing care principles and procedures in the evaluation and treatment of psychiatric patients; Exercise judgment in recognizing symptoms indicative of adverse patient reactions; Respond to psychiatric emergencies with appropriate intervention; Ability to work effectively as a member of the treatment team; Maintain accurate records; Analyze situations accurately and take effective action; Speak before individuals and groups; Apply a reasonable degree of physical exertion occasionally in restraining over-active patients.