LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REPOSTING TO UPDATE DESCRIPTION. EXAMINATION NUMBER: PH5457A TYPE OF RECRUITMENT : Open Competitive Job Opportunity FIRST DAY OF FILING: Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 8:00 a.m., Pacific Time (PT) This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. No Out-of-Class experience will be accepted. DESCRIPTION: This list will be used to fill vacancies in areas such as in the Division of Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health of the LAC DPH as it is seeking a physician leader to direct its Perinatal and Infant Health Unit. The Programs within the Unit include the Home Visiting Program, the Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program, the Black Infant Health Program and the African American Infant and Maternal Mortality Prevention Initiative. The Director will have major responsibility for a constellation of programs aimed at improving outcomes for mothers, infants, young children, and families in all Los Angeles County (LAC) communities but especially in communities that face unequal access to resources that are critical to good health. Central to the role will be leadership for programs developed specifically to eliminate persistent inequity in birth outcomes for Black women as compared to women of other racial/ethnic groups. The Director will p rovide direction and management to the Perinatal and Infant Health Unit, supervise program leaders in the unit; serve as an in-house subject matter expert on perinatal and infant health, for Division programs but also for the Department; serve as a spokesperson for and representative of the Department of Public Health in public forums and with collaborative endeavors, in relation to perinatal and infant health and maternal and child health equity and act as liaison to perinatal and infant health care providers and provider organizations, assuring critical linkages between public health and clinical care. DEFINITION: Incumbents in these positions are licensed physicians that have immediate responsibility, either within a geographical area or County-wide, for a general or specialized health services program or directs a medical division in a County hospital. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class have immediate responsibility for (1) supervising public health services in health districts within Los Angeles County jurisdiction, (2) planning, coordinating and evaluating specialized health programs on a County-wide basis, (3) supervising a medical division of a hospital or assisting in the supervision of a very large medical division of a hospital, or (4) supervising the forensic medicine functions of the Department of the Coroner. Essential Job Functions Formulates or assists in the formulation of overall policies and plans and directs the program and medical activities of a medical division of a hospital. Has responsibility for or assists in the administrative aspects of the division, including budget preparation and control, personnel functions, procurement of equipment and supplies, and coordinating the work of the division with that of other divisions in the hospital. Directs or assists in directing the training of interns, resident physicians, and medical and technical students in the work of the division. Directs the establishment, improvement or revision of the medical work or procedures of the division in order to improve the level of service or the utilization of personnel. Plans, directs and supervises medical research and the presentation and review of findings. Examines, diagnoses, and prescribes treatment for patients on a consultative basis, and reviews the care prescribed by staff physicians, resident physicians, and interns. Gives lectures and demonstrations to medical and nursing staff and medical and technical students. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Completion of a residency approved by an American Specialty Board in one or more designated specialties* or equivalent** -AND- Two years of experience in medical practice, additional training, teaching, or investigative work. LICENSE: California State Physician and Surgeon's Certificate authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California.*** A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS: 2 - Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *Certification may be designated in one or more of the following specialties: Anesthesiology Dermatology Emergency Medicine Family Practice Internal Medicine-General/Endocrinology Internal Medicine-Cardiology (Invasive) Internal Medicine-Cardiology (Non-Invasive) Internal Medicine-Critical Care Internal Medicine-Gastro (Invasive) Internal Medicine-Gastro (Non-Invasive) Internal Medicine-Hematology/Oncology Internal Medicine-Infectious Disease Internal Medicine-Nephrology Internal Medicine-Pulmonary (Invasive) Internal Medicine-Pulmonary (Non-Invasive) Internal Medicine-Rheumatology Neurology Nuclear Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology-General Obstetrics and Gynecology-Gynecologic Oncology Obstetrics and Gynecology-Maternal/Fetal Medicine Otolaryngology Pathology Pathology-Forensic Pediatrics Pediatrics-Neonatal/Critical Care Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Preventive Medicine Psychiatry Radiology-General/Diagnostic Radiology-Vasc//Int Diagnostic Surgery-Cardio Thoracic Surgery-General Surgery-Neurological Surgery-Ophthalmology Surgery-Orthopedics Surgery-Pediatric Surgery-Plastic Surgery-Urology Surgery-Vascular **Equivalent training is defined as that training which the appropriate American Certifying Board formally recognizes in writing as being equivalent. Equivalent training for appointments to the specialty of Emergency Medicine will be that training and/or experience approved by the Director of Public Health. Applicants must include a legible photocopy of the certificate of completion of a residency training program approved by the American Specialty Board and California State Physician and Surgeon's Certificate to the application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing online. ***INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE REQUIRED CALIFORNIA STATE PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON'S CERTIFICATE Applicants who have the required California State Physician and Surgeon's Certificate authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California MUST attach a legible copy of the certificate to the application at the the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of application submission to hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov. The required license and/or certificate MUST be current and unrestricted; conditional, provisional, probationary or restricted licenses and/or certificates will NOT be accepted. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION: Additional experience beyond the Minimum Requirements. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of education, experience, and desirable qualifications based upon application information and supplemental questionnaire at the time of filing weighted 100% . Applicants must meet the Minimum Requirements and must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added on the Eligible Register. Passing this examination and being added on the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS . Complete applications will be processed on an as received basis and promulgated to the Eligible Register accordingly. VACANCY INFORMATION: The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health, as they occur. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY . Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will NOT be accepted. Any required documents and/or additional information, if any, must be received with your application at the time of filing online or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button located at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Applicants must submit their completed applications by 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS . Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely and correctly to receive full credit for any relevant education, training, and job experience you include. In the space provided for education, include the names and addresses of schools attended, dates attended, degree received, and degree major. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job/position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work and duties performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be REJECTED. IMPORTANT NOTES: Please note that ALL information supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT . Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so it will result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and the application will be REJECTED. Comments such as " SEE RESUME " or " SEE APPLICATION " will not be considered a valid response, therefore, using such statements will also result in your application being rejected as INCOMPLETE . SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst Department Contact Phone: (323) 659-6546 Department Contact E-mail: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 ADA Coordinator Phone: (323)659-6546 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 Alternate Teletype Phone : (800) 897-0077 For detailed information, please click here
Position/Program Information THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REPOSTING TO UPDATE DESCRIPTION. EXAMINATION NUMBER: PH5457A TYPE OF RECRUITMENT : Open Competitive Job Opportunity FIRST DAY OF FILING: Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 8:00 a.m., Pacific Time (PT) This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. No Out-of-Class experience will be accepted. DESCRIPTION: This list will be used to fill vacancies in areas such as in the Division of Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health of the LAC DPH as it is seeking a physician leader to direct its Perinatal and Infant Health Unit. The Programs within the Unit include the Home Visiting Program, the Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program, the Black Infant Health Program and the African American Infant and Maternal Mortality Prevention Initiative. The Director will have major responsibility for a constellation of programs aimed at improving outcomes for mothers, infants, young children, and families in all Los Angeles County (LAC) communities but especially in communities that face unequal access to resources that are critical to good health. Central to the role will be leadership for programs developed specifically to eliminate persistent inequity in birth outcomes for Black women as compared to women of other racial/ethnic groups. The Director will p rovide direction and management to the Perinatal and Infant Health Unit, supervise program leaders in the unit; serve as an in-house subject matter expert on perinatal and infant health, for Division programs but also for the Department; serve as a spokesperson for and representative of the Department of Public Health in public forums and with collaborative endeavors, in relation to perinatal and infant health and maternal and child health equity and act as liaison to perinatal and infant health care providers and provider organizations, assuring critical linkages between public health and clinical care. DEFINITION: Incumbents in these positions are licensed physicians that have immediate responsibility, either within a geographical area or County-wide, for a general or specialized health services program or directs a medical division in a County hospital. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class have immediate responsibility for (1) supervising public health services in health districts within Los Angeles County jurisdiction, (2) planning, coordinating and evaluating specialized health programs on a County-wide basis, (3) supervising a medical division of a hospital or assisting in the supervision of a very large medical division of a hospital, or (4) supervising the forensic medicine functions of the Department of the Coroner. Essential Job Functions Formulates or assists in the formulation of overall policies and plans and directs the program and medical activities of a medical division of a hospital. Has responsibility for or assists in the administrative aspects of the division, including budget preparation and control, personnel functions, procurement of equipment and supplies, and coordinating the work of the division with that of other divisions in the hospital. Directs or assists in directing the training of interns, resident physicians, and medical and technical students in the work of the division. Directs the establishment, improvement or revision of the medical work or procedures of the division in order to improve the level of service or the utilization of personnel. Plans, directs and supervises medical research and the presentation and review of findings. Examines, diagnoses, and prescribes treatment for patients on a consultative basis, and reviews the care prescribed by staff physicians, resident physicians, and interns. Gives lectures and demonstrations to medical and nursing staff and medical and technical students. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Completion of a residency approved by an American Specialty Board in one or more designated specialties* or equivalent** -AND- Two years of experience in medical practice, additional training, teaching, or investigative work. LICENSE: California State Physician and Surgeon's Certificate authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California.*** A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS: 2 - Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *Certification may be designated in one or more of the following specialties: Anesthesiology Dermatology Emergency Medicine Family Practice Internal Medicine-General/Endocrinology Internal Medicine-Cardiology (Invasive) Internal Medicine-Cardiology (Non-Invasive) Internal Medicine-Critical Care Internal Medicine-Gastro (Invasive) Internal Medicine-Gastro (Non-Invasive) Internal Medicine-Hematology/Oncology Internal Medicine-Infectious Disease Internal Medicine-Nephrology Internal Medicine-Pulmonary (Invasive) Internal Medicine-Pulmonary (Non-Invasive) Internal Medicine-Rheumatology Neurology Nuclear Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology-General Obstetrics and Gynecology-Gynecologic Oncology Obstetrics and Gynecology-Maternal/Fetal Medicine Otolaryngology Pathology Pathology-Forensic Pediatrics Pediatrics-Neonatal/Critical Care Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Preventive Medicine Psychiatry Radiology-General/Diagnostic Radiology-Vasc//Int Diagnostic Surgery-Cardio Thoracic Surgery-General Surgery-Neurological Surgery-Ophthalmology Surgery-Orthopedics Surgery-Pediatric Surgery-Plastic Surgery-Urology Surgery-Vascular **Equivalent training is defined as that training which the appropriate American Certifying Board formally recognizes in writing as being equivalent. Equivalent training for appointments to the specialty of Emergency Medicine will be that training and/or experience approved by the Director of Public Health. Applicants must include a legible photocopy of the certificate of completion of a residency training program approved by the American Specialty Board and California State Physician and Surgeon's Certificate to the application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing online. ***INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE REQUIRED CALIFORNIA STATE PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON'S CERTIFICATE Applicants who have the required California State Physician and Surgeon's Certificate authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California MUST attach a legible copy of the certificate to the application at the the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of application submission to hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov. The required license and/or certificate MUST be current and unrestricted; conditional, provisional, probationary or restricted licenses and/or certificates will NOT be accepted. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION: Additional experience beyond the Minimum Requirements. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of education, experience, and desirable qualifications based upon application information and supplemental questionnaire at the time of filing weighted 100% . Applicants must meet the Minimum Requirements and must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added on the Eligible Register. Passing this examination and being added on the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS . Complete applications will be processed on an as received basis and promulgated to the Eligible Register accordingly. VACANCY INFORMATION: The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health, as they occur. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY . Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will NOT be accepted. Any required documents and/or additional information, if any, must be received with your application at the time of filing online or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button located at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Applicants must submit their completed applications by 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS . Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely and correctly to receive full credit for any relevant education, training, and job experience you include. In the space provided for education, include the names and addresses of schools attended, dates attended, degree received, and degree major. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job/position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work and duties performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be REJECTED. IMPORTANT NOTES: Please note that ALL information supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT . Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so it will result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and the application will be REJECTED. Comments such as " SEE RESUME " or " SEE APPLICATION " will not be considered a valid response, therefore, using such statements will also result in your application being rejected as INCOMPLETE . SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst Department Contact Phone: (323) 659-6546 Department Contact E-mail: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 ADA Coordinator Phone: (323)659-6546 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 Alternate Teletype Phone : (800) 897-0077 For detailed information, please click here
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information FILING DATES: N ovember 24, 2020 @ 8:00 A.M. (PST) Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. EXAM NUMBER: Y5457G TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and four (4) acute hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics - DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov . Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. All Department of Health Services workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department. MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Incumbents in these positions are licensed physicians that have immediate responsibility, either within a geographical area or County-wide, for a general or specialized health services program or directs a medical division in a County hospital. COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION To apply, click on the link below: https://apps.dhs.lacounty.gov/SpecialRecruitment/Questionnaire?examNo=Y5457G Required Documents: Curriculum VitaeStatement of Career GoalsLegible copy of certificate of completion of residency training program approved by the American Specialty Board.Legible copy of California State Physician and Surgeon's Certificate authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California. Before submission of your information, it is necessary to ensure that all information is complete and includes all required documents as directed on the job posting in order for your information to be reviewed and processed in a timely manner. The Statement of Career Goals is a narrative that serves as an effective way of assessing current career achievements and the means one should take for accomplishing such career objectives. Essential Job Functions Formulates or assists in the formulation of overall policies and plans and directs the program and medical activities of a medical division of a hospital. Has responsibility for or assists in the administrative aspects of the division, including budget preparation and control, personnel functions, procurement of equipment and supplies, and coordinating the work of the division with that of other divisions in the hospital. Directs or assists in directing the training of interns, resident physicians, and medical and technical students in the work of the division. Directs the establishment, improvement or revision of the medical work or procedures of the division in order to improve the level of service or the utilization of personnel. Plans, directs and supervises medical research and the presentation and review of findings. Examines, diagnoses, and prescribes treatment for patients on a consultative basis, and reviews the care prescribed by staff physicians, resident physicians, and interns. Gives lectures and demonstrations to medical and nursing staff and medical and technical students. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Completion of a residency approved by an American Specialty Board in one or more designated specialties* or equivalent** -AND- Two years of experience in medical practice, additional training, teaching, or investigative work. LICENSE: California State Physician and Surgeon's Certificate authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS II: Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: SPECIALTIES REQUIREMENTS: *Certification may be designated in one or more of the following specialties: Anesthesiology Dermatology Emergency Medicine Family Practice Internal Medicine-General Internal Medicine-Endocrinology Internal Medicine-Cardiology (Invasive) Internal Medicine-Cardiology (Non-Invasive) Internal Medicine-Critical Care Internal Medicine-Gastro (Invasive) Internal Medicine-Gastro (Non-Invasive) Internal Medicine-Hematology/Oncology Internal Medicine-Infectious Disease Internal Medicine-Nephrology Internal Medicine-Public Health & General Prev Medicine Internal Medicine-Pulmonary (Invasive) Internal Medicine-Pulmonary (Non-Invasive) Internal Medicine-Rheumatology Neurology Nuclear Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology-General Obstetrics and Gynecology-Gynecologic Oncology Obstetrics and Gynecology-Maternal/Fetal Medicine Otolaryngology Pathology Pathology-Forensic Pediatrics Pediatrics-Neonatal/Critical Care Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Preventive Medicine Psychiatry Radiology-General/Diagnostic Radiology-Vasc//Int Diagnostic Surgery-Cardio Thoracic Surgery-General Surgery-Neurological Surgery-Ophthalmology Surgery-Orthopedics Surgery-Pediatric Surgery-Plastic Surgery-Urology Surgery-Vascular **Equivalent training is defined as that training which the appropriate American Certifying Board formally recognizes in writing as being equivalent. Equivalent training for appointments to the specialty of Emergency Medicine will be that training and/or experience approved by the Director of Health Services. The Statement of Career Goal is a narrative that serves as an effective way of assessing current career achievements and the means one should take for accomplishing such career objectives. The career statement is a short and crisp essay that clearly presents the career vision of a professional for making an effective career plan. Applicants must include a legible photocopy of the certificate of completion of a residency training program approved by the American Specialty Board and California State Physician and Surgeon's Certificate to the application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing online. The required licenses and/or certificates MUST be current and unrestricted ; conditional, provisional, probationary or restricted licenses and/or certificates will NOT be accepted. WITHHOLD INFORMATION: Applicants who do not possess a California State Physician and Surgeon's Certificate at the time of filing may compete in this examination; however, the names of such candidates will be withheld from the certification for employment until the required certificate is presented. Applicants must have a valid and unrestricted license to practice as a physician and surgeon as issued by the state in which they currently practice and/or reside. At the time of appointment, the successful candidate must have a California State Physician and Surgeon's Certification authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of a self-assessment based on Supplemental Questionnaire weighted 100%, covering experience, professional development, collaboration, leadership and management skills. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. Only the most qualified candidates will be selected and place on the Eligible Register. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be added to the Eligible Register without indication of relative standing in the examination. Successful candidates will remain on the register for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting eligible register will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. SPECIAL INFORMATION: Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using the website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED . This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time with or without advance notice. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work performed and salary earned. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add msnkhchyan@dhs.lacounty.gov a nd info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, you may e-mail the documents to the exam analyst within 15 calendar days of filing online . Please include the exam number and the exam title. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Meri Snkhchyan, Exam Analyst (213) 288-7000 msnkhchyan @dhs.lacounty.gov ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 For detailed information, please click here
Position/Program Information FILING DATES: N ovember 24, 2020 @ 8:00 A.M. (PST) Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. EXAM NUMBER: Y5457G TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and four (4) acute hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics - DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov . Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. All Department of Health Services workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department. MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Incumbents in these positions are licensed physicians that have immediate responsibility, either within a geographical area or County-wide, for a general or specialized health services program or directs a medical division in a County hospital. COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION To apply, click on the link below: https://apps.dhs.lacounty.gov/SpecialRecruitment/Questionnaire?examNo=Y5457G Required Documents: Curriculum VitaeStatement of Career GoalsLegible copy of certificate of completion of residency training program approved by the American Specialty Board.Legible copy of California State Physician and Surgeon's Certificate authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California. Before submission of your information, it is necessary to ensure that all information is complete and includes all required documents as directed on the job posting in order for your information to be reviewed and processed in a timely manner. The Statement of Career Goals is a narrative that serves as an effective way of assessing current career achievements and the means one should take for accomplishing such career objectives. Essential Job Functions Formulates or assists in the formulation of overall policies and plans and directs the program and medical activities of a medical division of a hospital. Has responsibility for or assists in the administrative aspects of the division, including budget preparation and control, personnel functions, procurement of equipment and supplies, and coordinating the work of the division with that of other divisions in the hospital. Directs or assists in directing the training of interns, resident physicians, and medical and technical students in the work of the division. Directs the establishment, improvement or revision of the medical work or procedures of the division in order to improve the level of service or the utilization of personnel. Plans, directs and supervises medical research and the presentation and review of findings. Examines, diagnoses, and prescribes treatment for patients on a consultative basis, and reviews the care prescribed by staff physicians, resident physicians, and interns. Gives lectures and demonstrations to medical and nursing staff and medical and technical students. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Completion of a residency approved by an American Specialty Board in one or more designated specialties* or equivalent** -AND- Two years of experience in medical practice, additional training, teaching, or investigative work. LICENSE: California State Physician and Surgeon's Certificate authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS II: Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: SPECIALTIES REQUIREMENTS: *Certification may be designated in one or more of the following specialties: Anesthesiology Dermatology Emergency Medicine Family Practice Internal Medicine-General Internal Medicine-Endocrinology Internal Medicine-Cardiology (Invasive) Internal Medicine-Cardiology (Non-Invasive) Internal Medicine-Critical Care Internal Medicine-Gastro (Invasive) Internal Medicine-Gastro (Non-Invasive) Internal Medicine-Hematology/Oncology Internal Medicine-Infectious Disease Internal Medicine-Nephrology Internal Medicine-Public Health & General Prev Medicine Internal Medicine-Pulmonary (Invasive) Internal Medicine-Pulmonary (Non-Invasive) Internal Medicine-Rheumatology Neurology Nuclear Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology-General Obstetrics and Gynecology-Gynecologic Oncology Obstetrics and Gynecology-Maternal/Fetal Medicine Otolaryngology Pathology Pathology-Forensic Pediatrics Pediatrics-Neonatal/Critical Care Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Preventive Medicine Psychiatry Radiology-General/Diagnostic Radiology-Vasc//Int Diagnostic Surgery-Cardio Thoracic Surgery-General Surgery-Neurological Surgery-Ophthalmology Surgery-Orthopedics Surgery-Pediatric Surgery-Plastic Surgery-Urology Surgery-Vascular **Equivalent training is defined as that training which the appropriate American Certifying Board formally recognizes in writing as being equivalent. Equivalent training for appointments to the specialty of Emergency Medicine will be that training and/or experience approved by the Director of Health Services. The Statement of Career Goal is a narrative that serves as an effective way of assessing current career achievements and the means one should take for accomplishing such career objectives. The career statement is a short and crisp essay that clearly presents the career vision of a professional for making an effective career plan. Applicants must include a legible photocopy of the certificate of completion of a residency training program approved by the American Specialty Board and California State Physician and Surgeon's Certificate to the application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing online. The required licenses and/or certificates MUST be current and unrestricted ; conditional, provisional, probationary or restricted licenses and/or certificates will NOT be accepted. WITHHOLD INFORMATION: Applicants who do not possess a California State Physician and Surgeon's Certificate at the time of filing may compete in this examination; however, the names of such candidates will be withheld from the certification for employment until the required certificate is presented. Applicants must have a valid and unrestricted license to practice as a physician and surgeon as issued by the state in which they currently practice and/or reside. At the time of appointment, the successful candidate must have a California State Physician and Surgeon's Certification authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of a self-assessment based on Supplemental Questionnaire weighted 100%, covering experience, professional development, collaboration, leadership and management skills. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. Only the most qualified candidates will be selected and place on the Eligible Register. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be added to the Eligible Register without indication of relative standing in the examination. Successful candidates will remain on the register for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting eligible register will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. SPECIAL INFORMATION: Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using the website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED . This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time with or without advance notice. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work performed and salary earned. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add msnkhchyan@dhs.lacounty.gov a nd info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, you may e-mail the documents to the exam analyst within 15 calendar days of filing online . Please include the exam number and the exam title. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Meri Snkhchyan, Exam Analyst (213) 288-7000 msnkhchyan @dhs.lacounty.gov ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 For detailed information, please click here
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER: PH5456B FIRST DAY OF FILING: Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 8:30 a.m., Pacific Time (PT) TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION: All person appointed to the position of Senior Physician (Item No. 5456) who have obtained certification by the appropriated American Medical Specialty Board in the specialty to which he/she is assigned, shall receive an additional compensation of a flat-rate monthly bonus equal to 5.5 percent of the step on the appropriate E Schedule to which they are entitled based upon experience. Such bonus shall only be given for certification in one specialty. DEFINITION: Incumbents in these positions are licensed physicians that have immediate charge of a small medical section within a larger medical unit of a medical facility or a small program of a medical facility. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this classification report to a Chief Physician and have full technical and supervisory responsibility for a small program or a unit within a larger program. These positions work independently under general supervision and have administrative responsibilities including budget preparation, control for the program or unit, and development and execution of policies for the particular unit or program. The position incumbent is responsible for the supervision and coordination of professional staff development and in-service training programs and for the preparation, review, and approval of medical and technical diagnoses, decisions, records, and reports. Essential Job Functions Evaluate toxicological information related to environmental chemical exposures using advanced scientific knowledge in environmental toxicology to ensure accurate and timely dissemination of information to the public and other stakeholders to prevent/ minimize adverse health effects. Provide technical guidance and support on environmental exposure and health outcome and dissemination of information pertaining to the health effects of toxicological and environmental hazards to protect public health. Communicate scientific or technical information to the public, organizations, or internal audiences through oral briefings, written documents, workshops, conferences, training sessions, or public hearings. Develops policies and procedures for coordinating resources during toxic environmental emergencies and assists with conducting follow-up epidemiological studies/investigations to prevent/mitigate adverse health effects to the public. Performs administrative duties such as preparing budgets for the section, determining equipment and supply needs, addressing personnel-related issues, developing and revising work procedures for expediting workload or improving levels of service, and screening work. Formulates policies and plans and directs the programs and medical work of the section or assists in such activities for a division of a medical department Examines, diagnoses, and prescribes treatment for patients and reviews the care prescribed by staff physicians, resident physicians, and interns. Participates in the training of interns and resident physicians. Coordinates the work of the section with that of other medical and paramedical services. Confers with consultants regarding care of patients and medical and diagnostic work performed, and coordinates the work of consulting physicians with the work of the section. Supervises the maintenance of records and the compilation and preparation of reports. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: Completion of a residency approved by an American Specialty Board* in one or more designated specialties** or equivalent training*** -AND- One (1) year of experience in medical practice, post graduate training, teaching or investigative work. -AND- Specialty certification* in M edical Toxicology or O ccupational and Environmental Medicine -OR- Board certification* in P ublic Health and General Preventive Medicine , I nternal Medicine , P ediatrics , or F amily Medicine including 2 years of experience working on environmental health issues in a public health agency or organization, or an academic setting. LICENSE: California State Physician and Surgeon's Certificate* authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS III - MODERATE: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: You must POSSESS and CLEARLY EXPRESS detailed years of experience performing relevant duties, related to the requirements within your online job application under the "Experience" area . *License/Certificate Information : In the license/certificate section of your application, be sure to give the title of your required certificate, number, date issued, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency. The required license and/or certificate must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted. In addition, applicants MUST attach a current legible copy of all certificates to the application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of application submission to hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov. **Residencies may include the following specialties: SPECIALTIES: Family Practice Int Med-General Int Med-Endocrinology Int Med-Cardiology (Non-Invasive) Int Med-Critical Care Int Med-Gastro (Invasive) Int Med-Gastro (Non-Invasive) Int Med-Hematology/Oncology Int Med-Infectious Disease Int Med-Nephrology Int Med-Pulmonary (Invasive) Int Med-Pulmonary (Non-Invasive) Int Med-Rheumatology Medical Toxicology Neurology Occupational and Environmental Medicine Pediatrics Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Preventive Medicine Preventive Medicine-Public Health and General Preventive Medicine *** Equivalent training is defined as that training which the appropriate American Certifying Board formally recognizes in writing as being equivalent. Equivalent training for appointments to the specialty of Emergency Medicine will be that training and/or experience approved by the Director of Public Health. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Use of advanced scientific knowledge in environmental toxicology to develop and ensure timely dissemination of accurate information for the public and other stakeholders to prevent or reduce any potential adverse health effects. Experience in developing policies and procedures for coordinating resources during toxic environmental emergencies and assisting with conducting follow-up epidemiological studies/investigations to prevent/mitigate adverse health effects to the public, and other assigned duties and responsibilities. Experience with human health risk assessment Experience in toxicology Experience with Environmental Health crisis and emergency risk communication Experience in applying epidemiological principles in environmental health response Experience interpreting environmental science Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: Once we have determined that you meet our education and experience requirements, the examination process will consist of an evaluation of experience based on application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire information submitted at the time of filing weighted 100% . Applicants must meet the Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination (evaluation of experience) to be added on the Eligible Register (hiring list). Passing this examination and being added on the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. Complete applications will be processed on an as received basis and promulgated to the Eligible Register accordingly. VACANCY INFORMATION: The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. SPECIAL INFORMATION APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY . Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will NOT be accepted. Any required documents and/or additional information, if any, must be received with your application at the time of filing online or sent to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov w ithin fifteen (15) calendar days from application submissio n . Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button located on this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the REQUIREMENTS. Fill out the application and Supplemental Questionnaire accurately and completely to receive full credit for any relevant education and/or job experience you include. In the space provided on the application for education, include names and addresses of schools attended, dates attended, degree(s) received, and degree major. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job/position title, start and end dates, the number of hours worked per week, and detailed description of work and duties performed. If the application and/or Supplemental Questionnaire is/are incomplete, the application will be REJECTED . IMPORTANT NOTES: Please note that ALL information supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT . Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification(s) and/or Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. In doing so your application will be dispositioned as I NCOMPLETE and will not be accepted. Comments such as "SEE RESUME" or "SEE APPLICATION" will not be considered a valid response; therefore, using such statements will also result in your application being rejected as INCOMPLETE . COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. You may refer to their website for more information on hours and locations throughout Los Angeles County. https://lacountylibrary.org/library-locator/ SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. NO SHARING OF USER ID, EMAIL, AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the in equalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst Department Contact Phone: (323)659-6546 Department Contact E-mail: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 ADA Coordinator Phone: (323)659-6546 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 For detailed information, please click here
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER: PH5456B FIRST DAY OF FILING: Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 8:30 a.m., Pacific Time (PT) TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION: All person appointed to the position of Senior Physician (Item No. 5456) who have obtained certification by the appropriated American Medical Specialty Board in the specialty to which he/she is assigned, shall receive an additional compensation of a flat-rate monthly bonus equal to 5.5 percent of the step on the appropriate E Schedule to which they are entitled based upon experience. Such bonus shall only be given for certification in one specialty. DEFINITION: Incumbents in these positions are licensed physicians that have immediate charge of a small medical section within a larger medical unit of a medical facility or a small program of a medical facility. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this classification report to a Chief Physician and have full technical and supervisory responsibility for a small program or a unit within a larger program. These positions work independently under general supervision and have administrative responsibilities including budget preparation, control for the program or unit, and development and execution of policies for the particular unit or program. The position incumbent is responsible for the supervision and coordination of professional staff development and in-service training programs and for the preparation, review, and approval of medical and technical diagnoses, decisions, records, and reports. Essential Job Functions Evaluate toxicological information related to environmental chemical exposures using advanced scientific knowledge in environmental toxicology to ensure accurate and timely dissemination of information to the public and other stakeholders to prevent/ minimize adverse health effects. Provide technical guidance and support on environmental exposure and health outcome and dissemination of information pertaining to the health effects of toxicological and environmental hazards to protect public health. Communicate scientific or technical information to the public, organizations, or internal audiences through oral briefings, written documents, workshops, conferences, training sessions, or public hearings. Develops policies and procedures for coordinating resources during toxic environmental emergencies and assists with conducting follow-up epidemiological studies/investigations to prevent/mitigate adverse health effects to the public. Performs administrative duties such as preparing budgets for the section, determining equipment and supply needs, addressing personnel-related issues, developing and revising work procedures for expediting workload or improving levels of service, and screening work. Formulates policies and plans and directs the programs and medical work of the section or assists in such activities for a division of a medical department Examines, diagnoses, and prescribes treatment for patients and reviews the care prescribed by staff physicians, resident physicians, and interns. Participates in the training of interns and resident physicians. Coordinates the work of the section with that of other medical and paramedical services. Confers with consultants regarding care of patients and medical and diagnostic work performed, and coordinates the work of consulting physicians with the work of the section. Supervises the maintenance of records and the compilation and preparation of reports. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: Completion of a residency approved by an American Specialty Board* in one or more designated specialties** or equivalent training*** -AND- One (1) year of experience in medical practice, post graduate training, teaching or investigative work. -AND- Specialty certification* in M edical Toxicology or O ccupational and Environmental Medicine -OR- Board certification* in P ublic Health and General Preventive Medicine , I nternal Medicine , P ediatrics , or F amily Medicine including 2 years of experience working on environmental health issues in a public health agency or organization, or an academic setting. LICENSE: California State Physician and Surgeon's Certificate* authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS III - MODERATE: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: You must POSSESS and CLEARLY EXPRESS detailed years of experience performing relevant duties, related to the requirements within your online job application under the "Experience" area . *License/Certificate Information : In the license/certificate section of your application, be sure to give the title of your required certificate, number, date issued, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency. The required license and/or certificate must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted. In addition, applicants MUST attach a current legible copy of all certificates to the application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of application submission to hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov. **Residencies may include the following specialties: SPECIALTIES: Family Practice Int Med-General Int Med-Endocrinology Int Med-Cardiology (Non-Invasive) Int Med-Critical Care Int Med-Gastro (Invasive) Int Med-Gastro (Non-Invasive) Int Med-Hematology/Oncology Int Med-Infectious Disease Int Med-Nephrology Int Med-Pulmonary (Invasive) Int Med-Pulmonary (Non-Invasive) Int Med-Rheumatology Medical Toxicology Neurology Occupational and Environmental Medicine Pediatrics Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Preventive Medicine Preventive Medicine-Public Health and General Preventive Medicine *** Equivalent training is defined as that training which the appropriate American Certifying Board formally recognizes in writing as being equivalent. Equivalent training for appointments to the specialty of Emergency Medicine will be that training and/or experience approved by the Director of Public Health. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Use of advanced scientific knowledge in environmental toxicology to develop and ensure timely dissemination of accurate information for the public and other stakeholders to prevent or reduce any potential adverse health effects. Experience in developing policies and procedures for coordinating resources during toxic environmental emergencies and assisting with conducting follow-up epidemiological studies/investigations to prevent/mitigate adverse health effects to the public, and other assigned duties and responsibilities. Experience with human health risk assessment Experience in toxicology Experience with Environmental Health crisis and emergency risk communication Experience in applying epidemiological principles in environmental health response Experience interpreting environmental science Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: Once we have determined that you meet our education and experience requirements, the examination process will consist of an evaluation of experience based on application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire information submitted at the time of filing weighted 100% . Applicants must meet the Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination (evaluation of experience) to be added on the Eligible Register (hiring list). Passing this examination and being added on the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. Complete applications will be processed on an as received basis and promulgated to the Eligible Register accordingly. VACANCY INFORMATION: The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. SPECIAL INFORMATION APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY . Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will NOT be accepted. Any required documents and/or additional information, if any, must be received with your application at the time of filing online or sent to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov w ithin fifteen (15) calendar days from application submissio n . Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button located on this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the REQUIREMENTS. Fill out the application and Supplemental Questionnaire accurately and completely to receive full credit for any relevant education and/or job experience you include. In the space provided on the application for education, include names and addresses of schools attended, dates attended, degree(s) received, and degree major. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job/position title, start and end dates, the number of hours worked per week, and detailed description of work and duties performed. If the application and/or Supplemental Questionnaire is/are incomplete, the application will be REJECTED . IMPORTANT NOTES: Please note that ALL information supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT . Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification(s) and/or Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. In doing so your application will be dispositioned as I NCOMPLETE and will not be accepted. Comments such as "SEE RESUME" or "SEE APPLICATION" will not be considered a valid response; therefore, using such statements will also result in your application being rejected as INCOMPLETE . COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. You may refer to their website for more information on hours and locations throughout Los Angeles County. https://lacountylibrary.org/library-locator/ SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. NO SHARING OF USER ID, EMAIL, AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the in equalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst Department Contact Phone: (323)659-6546 Department Contact E-mail: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 ADA Coordinator Phone: (323)659-6546 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 For detailed information, please click here
CITY OF SUNNYVALE, CA
Sunnyvale, California, United States
Description BUILDING INSPECTOR I/II Regular Full Time Employment Opportunity This recruitment is open until filled and applications will be accepted on a continuous basis. The first review date is 10:00am on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. This recruitment may close at any time without notice so interested applicants are encouraged to apply early. The City of Sunnyvale is seeking a Building Inspector to provide building construction inspections. Depending on the applicant qualifications, the position will be filled at the appropriate level/salary of either a Building Inspector I or Building Inspector II. Our Building Safety team works as one solution-driven, cohesive team, and encourages leadership from the ground-up. Are you the next Building Inspector I/II to join our team? This position is part of a 12-person building inspection team working on a variety of projects including single-family residential, commercial tenant improvements in existing and new buildings, new construction of large development projects of townhomes, multifamily, hotels, and Class A office buildings. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of the building codes, is a good communicator to coworkers, contractors, and other members of the public. They will be able to prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive reports, correspondence, and other required documents. They will be required to maintain forms, records, and field reports relative to inspection activities and to document findings. The City of Sunnyvale offers: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits Classic CalPERS members have 4% of the employee contributions paid by the City, leaving only 3% for the employee to contribute. Retiree medical benefits available Under direction of a Senior Building Inspector or Chief Building Official, performs responsible technical duties related to the review of construction plans and the conduct of field inspections on structures during various stages of construction for compliance with approved plans and municipal codes; performs plan and specification reviews; issues building permits; and performs related work as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Building Inspector I is the entry-level classification in this job series. Initially, incumbents perform assigned duties under immediate supervision, while learning related policies and procedures. Building Inspector I is distinguished from the Building Inspector II classification by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the Building Inspector II. As experience is gained, there is a greater independence of action within established guidelines. Building Inspector II is the experienced journey-level classification in this job series. Incumbents are expected to independently perform the full scope of duties associated with the review of construction plans and conduct of field inspections under general supervision. Building Inspector II is distinguished from the higher-level classification of Senior Building Inspector in that the Senior Building Inspector is the advanced journey level in the series responsible for providing technical and functional supervision to Building Inspectors. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the I level once the incumbent meets the qualification standards of the II level, demonstrates an ability to perform the full scope of work, and meets performance expectations. Incumbents are not automatically promoted to the higher level; the needs of the department determine the level of assignment. Essential Job Functions (May include, but are not limited to, the following): Performs field inspections of building construction, plumbing, mechanical and electrical installations in residential and commercial buildings to verify compliance with applicable building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical codes, related City ordinances, and Federal, State and local statutes. Reads, correctly interprets, applies and uses building codes, municipal codes, ordinances and other related laws, regulations and policies. Communicates with property owners, contractors and others regarding local and State codes; explains requirements and ensures compliance with plans and codes and gives final sign-off approval. Issues instructions and makes recommendations for corrective action. Issues permits at One Stop Center, as assigned; receives and responds to customer questions. Provides information to the public regarding city codes relating to construction; assists architects, residential designers, engineers, contractors and property owners in interpreting and meeting code requirements. Prepares clear, concise and comprehensive reports, correspondence and other required documents; maintains forms, records and field reports relative to inspection activities and to document findings; performs office duties. Issues certificates of occupancy. Performs code enforcement work; investigates code violations and complaints; writes up inspection results and reports. Reviews plans and applications for building permits; issues building permits and other construction-related permits (electrical, plumbing, mechanical, etc.) as assigned. WORKING CONDITIONS Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking on level, uneven and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in using a computer keyboard. The position also requires near and far vision when performing tasks such as field inspections, in reading written reports and work related documents and using a computer. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal customer service. The need to lift, drag, carry and push equipment, tools and supplies up to 25 pounds is also required. Additionally, when performing field inspections, the incumbent may be exposed to biohazards and work in a variety of working conditions, including mechanical and electrical hazards, loud noise, and inclement weather conditions, such as wet, heat and cold. The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to climb ladders and steep slopes, and walk around construction worksites. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in the following way: Building Inspector I Graduation from high school or tested equivalent; AND Two years of journey-level trades or contractor experience in a variety of building construction or inspection activities. Building Inspector II Graduation from high school graduation or tested equivalent; AND One year of experience working for a public agency equivalent to a Building Inspector I with the City of Sunnyvale; AND Three years of journey-level trades or contractor experience in the building construction field in one or more of the principal construction areas (Carpentry, Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing); OR Graduation from high school graduation or tested equivalent; AND Three years working for a public agency equivalent to a Building Inspector I with the City of Sunnyvale. Knowledge of: Building Inspector I Practices, standards, methods, materials, and tools used in building design and construction including electrical, mechanical, plumbing and energy trades. Basic building code requirements. Office methods, procedures, software and equipment. Ability to: Read, understand and interpret approved plans, specifications and construction plans accurately. Learn to identify building code compliance requirements and make appropriate recommendations for corrective actions. Inspect and analyze standard building construction; learn to identify code violations and recommend appropriate corrective measures to ensure compliance. Prepare and maintain accurate paperwork, including forms, records and reports. Make mathematical calculations. Interpret, apply and explain construction-related codes, regulations and policies. Operate a computer using word processing and business software and other office equipment. Understand and follow written and oral instructions. Communicate effectively, orally and in writing Establish and maintain and promote positive and effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public. Demonstrate initiative and exercise good judgment in the performance of duties. Learn the operation, policy and procedures of the Community Development Department. Work independently and as a team member; recognize and set priorities and meet deadlines. Observe safety principles and work in a safe manner. Learn to ensure code compliance at the plan check level. Perform basic plan checking. Knowledge of: Building Inspector II The above, plus: Building and related codes and ordinances enforceable by the City of Sunnyvale, including building code, electrical code, mechanical code, plumbing code, energy code, California Title 24 Disabled Access Standards, California Title 24 Energy Standards and other related laws, codes and ordinances. Proper inspection methods, procedures and materials. Principles of construction site management. Ability to: Building Inspector II The above, plus: Independently inspect construction for compliance with applicable codes. Independently identify building code compliance requirements and make appropriate recommendations for corrective actions. Independently ensure code compliance at the plan check level. Apply applicable codes to identify and resolve varying issues. Willingness to: Travel to various sites within the City Licenses/Certificates: Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver's license and a safe driving record. Building Inspector I: Possession, prior to the completion of probation, and continued maintenance of certification as a Residential Building Inspector (B1) by the International Code Council (ICC). Building Inspector II: Possession, at time of hire, and continued maintenance of ICC Certifications: Residential Building Inspector (B1), Commercial Building Inspector (B2), Residential or Commercial Electrical Inspector (E1 or E2), Residential or Commercial Plumbing Inspector (P1 or P2), and Residential or Commercial Mechanical Inspector (M1 or M2). DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS College coursework in Building Inspection Technology Green Building Professional Certification for the Building Inspector II Application and Selection Process If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a City of Sunnyvale employment application and responses to the supplemental questions to the Department of Human Resources by 10 :00 am on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, to be considered in the first review of applications. Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position. Electronic applications may be submitted on-line through the City's employment page at Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. EXAM PROCESS Applications will be competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position. Based upon a review of the application materials, the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process, which may consist of an oral examination scheduled for Wednesday, April 24, 2024 . (Note: The examination process may be changed as deemed necessary by the Director of Human Resources). SELECTION PROCESS Those candidates that receive a passing score on the examination will be placed on an eligibility list for up to one year, in accordance with the City's Civil Service Rules and Administrative Policies. Top candidates on the eligibility list will be invited to participate in a selection interview with the Community Development Department tentatively scheduled the week of April 29, 2024 . Any candidate selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may consist of a comprehensive background investigation, as well as medical exam(s) administered by a City-selected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work, all newly-hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination. INFORMATION ABOUT PROOF OF EDUCATION Any successful candidate selected by the hiring department will be required to submit proof of education (i.e., original copy of the diploma or college/university transcripts). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Summary of Sunnyvale's Employees Association SEA For assistance on how to fill out your job application, watch the following video: How to Apply for a City of Sunnyvale Job - YouTube (5:13) The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The City of Sunnyvale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Sunnyvale not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion (including religious dress or grooming practice), color, sex (includes gender, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, breastfeeding or medical conditions related to breastfeeding), gender identity and/or gender expression, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, family relationship, age, cancer or HIV/AIDS related medical condition, genetic characteristics and/or genetic information, and physical or mental disability. Applicants needing special accommodations for testing should submit a request to the Department of Human Resources at time of application. 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Description BUILDING INSPECTOR I/II Regular Full Time Employment Opportunity This recruitment is open until filled and applications will be accepted on a continuous basis. The first review date is 10:00am on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. This recruitment may close at any time without notice so interested applicants are encouraged to apply early. The City of Sunnyvale is seeking a Building Inspector to provide building construction inspections. Depending on the applicant qualifications, the position will be filled at the appropriate level/salary of either a Building Inspector I or Building Inspector II. Our Building Safety team works as one solution-driven, cohesive team, and encourages leadership from the ground-up. Are you the next Building Inspector I/II to join our team? This position is part of a 12-person building inspection team working on a variety of projects including single-family residential, commercial tenant improvements in existing and new buildings, new construction of large development projects of townhomes, multifamily, hotels, and Class A office buildings. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of the building codes, is a good communicator to coworkers, contractors, and other members of the public. They will be able to prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive reports, correspondence, and other required documents. They will be required to maintain forms, records, and field reports relative to inspection activities and to document findings. The City of Sunnyvale offers: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits Classic CalPERS members have 4% of the employee contributions paid by the City, leaving only 3% for the employee to contribute. Retiree medical benefits available Under direction of a Senior Building Inspector or Chief Building Official, performs responsible technical duties related to the review of construction plans and the conduct of field inspections on structures during various stages of construction for compliance with approved plans and municipal codes; performs plan and specification reviews; issues building permits; and performs related work as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Building Inspector I is the entry-level classification in this job series. Initially, incumbents perform assigned duties under immediate supervision, while learning related policies and procedures. Building Inspector I is distinguished from the Building Inspector II classification by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the Building Inspector II. As experience is gained, there is a greater independence of action within established guidelines. Building Inspector II is the experienced journey-level classification in this job series. Incumbents are expected to independently perform the full scope of duties associated with the review of construction plans and conduct of field inspections under general supervision. Building Inspector II is distinguished from the higher-level classification of Senior Building Inspector in that the Senior Building Inspector is the advanced journey level in the series responsible for providing technical and functional supervision to Building Inspectors. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the I level once the incumbent meets the qualification standards of the II level, demonstrates an ability to perform the full scope of work, and meets performance expectations. Incumbents are not automatically promoted to the higher level; the needs of the department determine the level of assignment. Essential Job Functions (May include, but are not limited to, the following): Performs field inspections of building construction, plumbing, mechanical and electrical installations in residential and commercial buildings to verify compliance with applicable building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical codes, related City ordinances, and Federal, State and local statutes. Reads, correctly interprets, applies and uses building codes, municipal codes, ordinances and other related laws, regulations and policies. Communicates with property owners, contractors and others regarding local and State codes; explains requirements and ensures compliance with plans and codes and gives final sign-off approval. Issues instructions and makes recommendations for corrective action. Issues permits at One Stop Center, as assigned; receives and responds to customer questions. Provides information to the public regarding city codes relating to construction; assists architects, residential designers, engineers, contractors and property owners in interpreting and meeting code requirements. Prepares clear, concise and comprehensive reports, correspondence and other required documents; maintains forms, records and field reports relative to inspection activities and to document findings; performs office duties. Issues certificates of occupancy. Performs code enforcement work; investigates code violations and complaints; writes up inspection results and reports. Reviews plans and applications for building permits; issues building permits and other construction-related permits (electrical, plumbing, mechanical, etc.) as assigned. WORKING CONDITIONS Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking on level, uneven and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in using a computer keyboard. The position also requires near and far vision when performing tasks such as field inspections, in reading written reports and work related documents and using a computer. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal customer service. The need to lift, drag, carry and push equipment, tools and supplies up to 25 pounds is also required. Additionally, when performing field inspections, the incumbent may be exposed to biohazards and work in a variety of working conditions, including mechanical and electrical hazards, loud noise, and inclement weather conditions, such as wet, heat and cold. The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to climb ladders and steep slopes, and walk around construction worksites. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in the following way: Building Inspector I Graduation from high school or tested equivalent; AND Two years of journey-level trades or contractor experience in a variety of building construction or inspection activities. Building Inspector II Graduation from high school graduation or tested equivalent; AND One year of experience working for a public agency equivalent to a Building Inspector I with the City of Sunnyvale; AND Three years of journey-level trades or contractor experience in the building construction field in one or more of the principal construction areas (Carpentry, Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing); OR Graduation from high school graduation or tested equivalent; AND Three years working for a public agency equivalent to a Building Inspector I with the City of Sunnyvale. Knowledge of: Building Inspector I Practices, standards, methods, materials, and tools used in building design and construction including electrical, mechanical, plumbing and energy trades. Basic building code requirements. Office methods, procedures, software and equipment. Ability to: Read, understand and interpret approved plans, specifications and construction plans accurately. Learn to identify building code compliance requirements and make appropriate recommendations for corrective actions. Inspect and analyze standard building construction; learn to identify code violations and recommend appropriate corrective measures to ensure compliance. Prepare and maintain accurate paperwork, including forms, records and reports. Make mathematical calculations. Interpret, apply and explain construction-related codes, regulations and policies. Operate a computer using word processing and business software and other office equipment. Understand and follow written and oral instructions. Communicate effectively, orally and in writing Establish and maintain and promote positive and effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public. Demonstrate initiative and exercise good judgment in the performance of duties. Learn the operation, policy and procedures of the Community Development Department. Work independently and as a team member; recognize and set priorities and meet deadlines. Observe safety principles and work in a safe manner. Learn to ensure code compliance at the plan check level. Perform basic plan checking. Knowledge of: Building Inspector II The above, plus: Building and related codes and ordinances enforceable by the City of Sunnyvale, including building code, electrical code, mechanical code, plumbing code, energy code, California Title 24 Disabled Access Standards, California Title 24 Energy Standards and other related laws, codes and ordinances. Proper inspection methods, procedures and materials. Principles of construction site management. Ability to: Building Inspector II The above, plus: Independently inspect construction for compliance with applicable codes. Independently identify building code compliance requirements and make appropriate recommendations for corrective actions. Independently ensure code compliance at the plan check level. Apply applicable codes to identify and resolve varying issues. Willingness to: Travel to various sites within the City Licenses/Certificates: Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver's license and a safe driving record. Building Inspector I: Possession, prior to the completion of probation, and continued maintenance of certification as a Residential Building Inspector (B1) by the International Code Council (ICC). Building Inspector II: Possession, at time of hire, and continued maintenance of ICC Certifications: Residential Building Inspector (B1), Commercial Building Inspector (B2), Residential or Commercial Electrical Inspector (E1 or E2), Residential or Commercial Plumbing Inspector (P1 or P2), and Residential or Commercial Mechanical Inspector (M1 or M2). DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS College coursework in Building Inspection Technology Green Building Professional Certification for the Building Inspector II Application and Selection Process If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a City of Sunnyvale employment application and responses to the supplemental questions to the Department of Human Resources by 10 :00 am on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, to be considered in the first review of applications. Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position. Electronic applications may be submitted on-line through the City's employment page at Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. EXAM PROCESS Applications will be competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position. Based upon a review of the application materials, the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process, which may consist of an oral examination scheduled for Wednesday, April 24, 2024 . (Note: The examination process may be changed as deemed necessary by the Director of Human Resources). SELECTION PROCESS Those candidates that receive a passing score on the examination will be placed on an eligibility list for up to one year, in accordance with the City's Civil Service Rules and Administrative Policies. Top candidates on the eligibility list will be invited to participate in a selection interview with the Community Development Department tentatively scheduled the week of April 29, 2024 . Any candidate selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may consist of a comprehensive background investigation, as well as medical exam(s) administered by a City-selected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work, all newly-hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination. INFORMATION ABOUT PROOF OF EDUCATION Any successful candidate selected by the hiring department will be required to submit proof of education (i.e., original copy of the diploma or college/university transcripts). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Summary of Sunnyvale's Employees Association SEA For assistance on how to fill out your job application, watch the following video: How to Apply for a City of Sunnyvale Job - YouTube (5:13) The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The City of Sunnyvale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Sunnyvale not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion (including religious dress or grooming practice), color, sex (includes gender, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, breastfeeding or medical conditions related to breastfeeding), gender identity and/or gender expression, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, family relationship, age, cancer or HIV/AIDS related medical condition, genetic characteristics and/or genetic information, and physical or mental disability. Applicants needing special accommodations for testing should submit a request to the Department of Human Resources at time of application. Summary of Sunnyvale's Employees Association SEA Notice of CFRA (California Family Rights Act) Rights and Obligations Closing Date/Time: Continuous