CALAVERAS COUNTY, CA
San Andreas, California, United States
Position Description Application review to take place the week of July 22nd. Calaveras County Tax Collector is seeking an energetic and driven individual to join our team as a Tax Technician. As a Tax Technician, you will be responsible for the collection of Unsecured Property taxes, Tax Clearances, and other functions relating to tax collection and treasury. The ideal candidate must have advanced communication and cash handling experience. If you have these skills, we encourage you to apply. Under general direction, to perform clerical accounting/auditing and records maintenance duties related to County Treasurer/Tax functions; to learn, understand, interpret and apply complex tax codes; to work efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of related computer hardware/software applications; to do related duties as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is a flexibly staffed, four part series. Incumbents will be expected to perform increasingly complex clerical accounting/auditing duties, requiring specialized knowledge related to County Treasurer/Tax functions. Incumbents will also be expected to possess technical knowledge as it relates to applicable computer technology. Tax Technician I This is the entry level position in the Tax Technician series. The incumbent will be expected to have basic knowledge of general clerical accounting and auditing procedures, with demonstrated knowledge of office computer software packages. This position works under very close supervision in a training mode. Tax Technician II This is the second level position in the Tax Technician series. The incumbent is expected to have the basic skills and knowledge of a Tax Technician I and be able to perform basic technical and specialized clerical accounting/auditing and technical computer application work related to Treasurer/Tax functions. This position is expected to perform basic routine tasks independently. Tax Technician III This is the journey level position in the Tax Technician series. The incumbent is expected to work independently and have a good understanding of the Treasurer/Tax clerical accounting/auditing methodologies, including specialized computer applications related to those specialized functions. Tax Technician IV This is the advanced journey level position in the Tax Technician series. The incumbent is expected to have an excellent understanding of specialized accounting/auditing methodologies and be highly skilled in all aspects of related computer applications. this position is unique in that it is expected to identify, implement, coordinate and troubleshoot computer hardware and software needs related to departmental operations. Example of Duties Performs clerical accounting/auditing duties of varying complexity. Handles records management tasks related to Treasurer/Tax operations. Maintains and reconciles fiscal records for secured and prior secured tax roll. Prepares quarterly and yearly accounting reports or documentation related to said reports. Handles tasks associated with current secured, 5 pay plan and 4 pay plan programs. Works closely with, understands and applies complex State revenue and taxation codes. Understands, applies and meets State requirements for yearly tax sale and payment plans. Works with outside agencies, the public and others regarding Treasurer/Tax operations, including special assessments. Understands and applies computer technology, ensuring that day-to-day records maintenance operations are accurate. Performs work related to Prior Secured Delinquent Tax Roll and the Yearly Tax Sale of Delinquent parcels. May be expected to explain, demonstrate or otherwise instruct the public and others with regards to applicable codes, laws, regulations; be able to learn, apply and demonstrate computer application functions. To learn, apply and coordinate computer data maintenance. To serve on related committees. To work on special projects; to do related work as required. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of: General clerical accounting/auditing and record keeping methodologies; principles and practices of governmental and commercial record keeping practices; pertinent federal, state and local regulations; report writing; computer applications, including DOS, WordPerfect, Microsoft Works, Excel dBASE and other commonly used applications; general computer functions and tools related to office operations. Ability to: Effectively work with a wide variety of computerized data and fiscal reports and records; work with personal computers; prepare complex reports; present material in a concise and orderly fashion; skillfully and accurately perform a wide variety of mathematical functions; operate business machines; create and order specialized forms as needed; recognize office needs and implement solutions. Skill to: Effectively establish and maintain excellent working relations with the public and others; maintain accurate records; understand, learn and apply specialized rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Education, Training, and Experience : Equivalent to graduation from high school and: Tax Technician I Two years of general clerical accounting/auditing experience, including demonstrated knowledge of computer applications. Tax Technician II Three years of general clerical accounting/auditing experience, including demonstrated knowledge of computer applications and County Treasurer/Tax operations. Tax Technician III Four years of clerical accounting/auditing experience, including demonstrated knowledge of computer applications and County Treasurer/Tax operations. Tax Technician IV Five years of clerical accounting/auditing experience, including demonstrated knowledge of specialized computer applications and County Treasurer/Tax operations. Service Employees International Union Local 1021 For available Health/Dental/Vision insurance please visit the County BENEFITS WEBPAGE. Please note that Extra-hire positions that are benefitted, are only offered our CORE medical plan and are not offered dental or vision. NEW * Assist-To-Own program to help Couny employees purchase a home. Program Highlights: Down Payment Assistance, up to 5.5% of the Total Mortgage Loan. Available with purchase of a primary residence. Variety of Mortgage Loan options (FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Mortgage Loans). No first-time homebuyer requirement to qualify. Flexible guidelines: Minimum FICO 640; Maximum DTI 50%. Flexible income limits, up to moderate income levels; no income limits for FHA and VA. For more information, vists Calaveras County Assist-to-Own Boot Allowance: $150 or $175 per year and is distributed once a year, in the first full pay period in the month of December. Qualifying Classifications: Registered EH Specialists, EH Techs, OSS Engineers, Fleet Manager, Junior Engineer, Mechanic series, Sheriff's Mechanic, Public Works Inspector, Road Maintenance Worker series, Integrated Waste Worker series, AG Techs, and AG Biologists, and Recycling Program Coordinator I/II, Permit Tech I/II, Engineering Tech I/II assigned to the Rock Creek Landfill facility, and Air Pollution Control Tech. Uniform Allowance: $600 per calendar year split into monthly payments.Payments will be made monthly on the second pay check. Qualifying classifications : Custodian series, facility maintenance worker series, facilities maintenance engineer. Extra-Hire: Extra-hire employees are not eligible for step advances, vacation, seniority rights, holiday pay or other certain employee benefits. They are entitled to 24 hours of sick leave per year and eligilbe for the county's CORE Medical plan but not eligible for dental or vision insurance. Vacation days: 0 - 3 complete years = 80 hours per year. After 6 months you can take your first week. 3 - 10 complete years = 120 hours per year 10 years+ = 160 per year Holidays :14 paid holidays per year. Life Insurance through ReliaStar: $50,000.00 County paid. After 65 years of age, pays out 65%, after 70 years of age ReliaStar pays out 32.5%. Sick Leave: 12 days annual sick leave accrual with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave is accrued at 3.69 hours for each full 80 hours of payroll period. 60 hours of sick leave can be used for immediate family, parent spouse, child or sibling. Merit: After successfully completing twenty-six (26) pay periods, a 3.5% merit increase may be granted.Merit increases may be granted annually thereafter to the top step. Probation Period: New employees remain in a probationary status for 26 pay periods.. Longevity Incentives @ 2.5% for each of the following: 5.5 years (if hired before March 28, 2005) 6 years 10 years 15 years 20 years 25 years Bi-Lingual pay :$75 per month for specific approved job classifications. Flexible Spending: Pre-Tax Medical Reimbursement - Max contribution of $2,500 annually Flexible Spending: Pre-Tax Dependent Care Account - Max contribution of $5,000 annually Section 125 Plan :Additional insurance is available through the Section 125 plan and may be purchased from a representative during open enrollment or by appointment when they are on-site. AFLAC Heart & Stroke Insurance Cancer Insurance Accident Insurance Universal Life Insurance Short Term Disability Insurance ?LEGALSHIELD CALPERS RETIREMENT INFORMATION: CalPERS: CLASSIC MEMBERS: 2% at 55 PEPRA MEMBERS: 2% at 62 Extra-Hire's will be enrolled into Public Agency Retirement System (PARS) unless you are already a member of CalPERS. Additional Retirement Plan: The County offers a 457 Government plan. Employees can contribute u to this deferred compensation plan ( Pre or Post Tax options ).The County utilizes VALIC. Participating employees will receive a County paid match of up to $50 a month. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Position Description Application review to take place the week of July 22nd. Calaveras County Tax Collector is seeking an energetic and driven individual to join our team as a Tax Technician. As a Tax Technician, you will be responsible for the collection of Unsecured Property taxes, Tax Clearances, and other functions relating to tax collection and treasury. The ideal candidate must have advanced communication and cash handling experience. If you have these skills, we encourage you to apply. Under general direction, to perform clerical accounting/auditing and records maintenance duties related to County Treasurer/Tax functions; to learn, understand, interpret and apply complex tax codes; to work efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of related computer hardware/software applications; to do related duties as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is a flexibly staffed, four part series. Incumbents will be expected to perform increasingly complex clerical accounting/auditing duties, requiring specialized knowledge related to County Treasurer/Tax functions. Incumbents will also be expected to possess technical knowledge as it relates to applicable computer technology. Tax Technician I This is the entry level position in the Tax Technician series. The incumbent will be expected to have basic knowledge of general clerical accounting and auditing procedures, with demonstrated knowledge of office computer software packages. This position works under very close supervision in a training mode. Tax Technician II This is the second level position in the Tax Technician series. The incumbent is expected to have the basic skills and knowledge of a Tax Technician I and be able to perform basic technical and specialized clerical accounting/auditing and technical computer application work related to Treasurer/Tax functions. This position is expected to perform basic routine tasks independently. Tax Technician III This is the journey level position in the Tax Technician series. The incumbent is expected to work independently and have a good understanding of the Treasurer/Tax clerical accounting/auditing methodologies, including specialized computer applications related to those specialized functions. Tax Technician IV This is the advanced journey level position in the Tax Technician series. The incumbent is expected to have an excellent understanding of specialized accounting/auditing methodologies and be highly skilled in all aspects of related computer applications. this position is unique in that it is expected to identify, implement, coordinate and troubleshoot computer hardware and software needs related to departmental operations. Example of Duties Performs clerical accounting/auditing duties of varying complexity. Handles records management tasks related to Treasurer/Tax operations. Maintains and reconciles fiscal records for secured and prior secured tax roll. Prepares quarterly and yearly accounting reports or documentation related to said reports. Handles tasks associated with current secured, 5 pay plan and 4 pay plan programs. Works closely with, understands and applies complex State revenue and taxation codes. Understands, applies and meets State requirements for yearly tax sale and payment plans. Works with outside agencies, the public and others regarding Treasurer/Tax operations, including special assessments. Understands and applies computer technology, ensuring that day-to-day records maintenance operations are accurate. Performs work related to Prior Secured Delinquent Tax Roll and the Yearly Tax Sale of Delinquent parcels. May be expected to explain, demonstrate or otherwise instruct the public and others with regards to applicable codes, laws, regulations; be able to learn, apply and demonstrate computer application functions. To learn, apply and coordinate computer data maintenance. To serve on related committees. To work on special projects; to do related work as required. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of: General clerical accounting/auditing and record keeping methodologies; principles and practices of governmental and commercial record keeping practices; pertinent federal, state and local regulations; report writing; computer applications, including DOS, WordPerfect, Microsoft Works, Excel dBASE and other commonly used applications; general computer functions and tools related to office operations. Ability to: Effectively work with a wide variety of computerized data and fiscal reports and records; work with personal computers; prepare complex reports; present material in a concise and orderly fashion; skillfully and accurately perform a wide variety of mathematical functions; operate business machines; create and order specialized forms as needed; recognize office needs and implement solutions. Skill to: Effectively establish and maintain excellent working relations with the public and others; maintain accurate records; understand, learn and apply specialized rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Education, Training, and Experience : Equivalent to graduation from high school and: Tax Technician I Two years of general clerical accounting/auditing experience, including demonstrated knowledge of computer applications. Tax Technician II Three years of general clerical accounting/auditing experience, including demonstrated knowledge of computer applications and County Treasurer/Tax operations. Tax Technician III Four years of clerical accounting/auditing experience, including demonstrated knowledge of computer applications and County Treasurer/Tax operations. Tax Technician IV Five years of clerical accounting/auditing experience, including demonstrated knowledge of specialized computer applications and County Treasurer/Tax operations. Service Employees International Union Local 1021 For available Health/Dental/Vision insurance please visit the County BENEFITS WEBPAGE. Please note that Extra-hire positions that are benefitted, are only offered our CORE medical plan and are not offered dental or vision. NEW * Assist-To-Own program to help Couny employees purchase a home. Program Highlights: Down Payment Assistance, up to 5.5% of the Total Mortgage Loan. Available with purchase of a primary residence. Variety of Mortgage Loan options (FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Mortgage Loans). No first-time homebuyer requirement to qualify. Flexible guidelines: Minimum FICO 640; Maximum DTI 50%. Flexible income limits, up to moderate income levels; no income limits for FHA and VA. For more information, vists Calaveras County Assist-to-Own Boot Allowance: $150 or $175 per year and is distributed once a year, in the first full pay period in the month of December. Qualifying Classifications: Registered EH Specialists, EH Techs, OSS Engineers, Fleet Manager, Junior Engineer, Mechanic series, Sheriff's Mechanic, Public Works Inspector, Road Maintenance Worker series, Integrated Waste Worker series, AG Techs, and AG Biologists, and Recycling Program Coordinator I/II, Permit Tech I/II, Engineering Tech I/II assigned to the Rock Creek Landfill facility, and Air Pollution Control Tech. Uniform Allowance: $600 per calendar year split into monthly payments.Payments will be made monthly on the second pay check. Qualifying classifications : Custodian series, facility maintenance worker series, facilities maintenance engineer. Extra-Hire: Extra-hire employees are not eligible for step advances, vacation, seniority rights, holiday pay or other certain employee benefits. They are entitled to 24 hours of sick leave per year and eligilbe for the county's CORE Medical plan but not eligible for dental or vision insurance. Vacation days: 0 - 3 complete years = 80 hours per year. After 6 months you can take your first week. 3 - 10 complete years = 120 hours per year 10 years+ = 160 per year Holidays :14 paid holidays per year. Life Insurance through ReliaStar: $50,000.00 County paid. After 65 years of age, pays out 65%, after 70 years of age ReliaStar pays out 32.5%. Sick Leave: 12 days annual sick leave accrual with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave is accrued at 3.69 hours for each full 80 hours of payroll period. 60 hours of sick leave can be used for immediate family, parent spouse, child or sibling. Merit: After successfully completing twenty-six (26) pay periods, a 3.5% merit increase may be granted.Merit increases may be granted annually thereafter to the top step. Probation Period: New employees remain in a probationary status for 26 pay periods.. Longevity Incentives @ 2.5% for each of the following: 5.5 years (if hired before March 28, 2005) 6 years 10 years 15 years 20 years 25 years Bi-Lingual pay :$75 per month for specific approved job classifications. Flexible Spending: Pre-Tax Medical Reimbursement - Max contribution of $2,500 annually Flexible Spending: Pre-Tax Dependent Care Account - Max contribution of $5,000 annually Section 125 Plan :Additional insurance is available through the Section 125 plan and may be purchased from a representative during open enrollment or by appointment when they are on-site. AFLAC Heart & Stroke Insurance Cancer Insurance Accident Insurance Universal Life Insurance Short Term Disability Insurance ?LEGALSHIELD CALPERS RETIREMENT INFORMATION: CalPERS: CLASSIC MEMBERS: 2% at 55 PEPRA MEMBERS: 2% at 62 Extra-Hire's will be enrolled into Public Agency Retirement System (PARS) unless you are already a member of CalPERS. Additional Retirement Plan: The County offers a 457 Government plan. Employees can contribute u to this deferred compensation plan ( Pre or Post Tax options ).The County utilizes VALIC. Participating employees will receive a County paid match of up to $50 a month. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
San Joaquin County, CA
Stockton, California, usa
Introduction This department promotional examination is being given to fill one vacancy in the Public Works Department - Fleet Services Division and to establish an eligible list which may be used to fill future vacancies. To qualify, candidates must be currently employed by the San Joaquin County Public Works Department and meet all eligibility requirements for promotional opportunities. NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. TYPICAL DUTIES Learns to inspect diesel, hydraulic, construction and other similar equipment in the field or shop. Learns to disassemble and overhaul engines, differentials, transmissions, clutches, alternators, generators, starters, distributors, carburetors, steering mechanisms, brakes, hydraulic apparatus, and other assemblies. Learns to inspect, repair and overhaul trucks, power shovels, tractors, air compressors, bulldozers, graders, ferries and other equipment. Learns to rebuild and tune engines using testing equipment; grind valves; set tappet; replace main and connecting rod bearing; inspect and repair automatic and standard transmissions, universal joints, and differentials; and reline and adjust brakes. Learns to shape metal parts to precise dimensions within the class tolerance by means of a lathe or other precision equipment. Learns to repair hydraulic systems on construction equipment, and test and make precision adjustments. Learns to do acetylene and electrical welding and blacksmithing. Learns to evaluate the condition of cooling systems, locate faults or defects, and make necessary repairs. Prepares work reports as required. May assist in directing, instructing and inspecting the work of Equipment Service Workers. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS PLEASE NOTE: This is a departmental promotion. Qualified applicants must currently be employed with San Joaquin County Public Works department and meet the promotional eligibility requirements as stated in Civil Service Rule 10, Section 3-Eligiblity for Promotional Examinations. EITHER PATTERN I Experience : Two years as an Equipment Service Worker III in San Joaquin County service. OR PATTERN II Experience : Four years as an Equipment Service Worker II in San Joaquin County service. OR PATTERN III Experience : One year performing mechanic work that included inspecting, diagnosing, overhauling and making major repairs to automobiles, trucks, and/or or heavy equipment. OR PATTERN IV Experience : Four years performing general non-mechanic, maintenance services on automobiles, light trucks, and other gasoline-powered equipment. AND FOR ALL PATTERNS Substitution : Completion of 30 semester (or 45 quarter) units in diesel equipment technology or heavy equipment mechanics from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience in all of the above patterns. Approved coursework must have specifically been related to diesel truck or heavy equipment mechanics and maintenance. License : Possession of a valid California driver’s license at the time of application. Depending on assignment, may be required to obtain a valid California Class B driver’s license within six months of appointment, and to maintain such license while employed in this class. KNOWLEDGE Standard service and maintenance procedures pertaining to medium and heavy road construction equipment; basic mechanical principles related to heavy equipment maintenance and repair, including diesel engines, dray lines, bulldozers, back hoes, and similar equipment; basic methods, materials, tools, standard practices, occupational hazards, and appropriate safety precautions of the heavy equipment mechanic trade; the use of test, welding and other shop equipment. ABILITY Learn to diagnose trouble in Public Works road construction equipment and perform the mechanical work required and to make necessary repairs; learn to interpret computer fault codes and operate various testing and repair equipment ; learn to do simple acetylene and electric welding; learn to use the tools, machines and testing instruments of the equipment mechanical trade and follow equipment diagrams; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; m aintain established schedules and deadlines. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility - frequent standing and walking; occasional pushing, pulling, balancing, bending, twisting, climbing, kneeling, squatting; Lifting/Carrying - frequently 50 pounds or less; occasionally 51 - 70 pounds; Dexterity - frequent handling, reaching, grasping, and fingering; Hearing/Talking - frequent hearing and speaking normal speech and speaking loudly over equipment noise; occasional hearing/talking on a radio; Visual - frequent use of good overall vision, at normal or corrected to normal acuity; frequent use of depth perception and peripheral vision; occasional reading and close-up work; Environmental - frequent exposure to dirt, dust, smoke, fumes, and odors; occasional exposure to varied weather conditions or working with hazardous materials; Emotional/Psychological - frequent concentration; Special Requirements - occasional working overtime, weekends, nights, holidays and/or emergency call-back; occasional travel. BENEFITS Employees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit which is represented by SEIU Local 1021 . Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available. Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. Vision Insurance : The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. For more detailed information on the County’s benefits program, visit our website at www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Employee Benefits. Life Insurance : The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows: 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000 Employee may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate. 125 Flexible Benefits Plan : This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit). Retirement Plan : Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees’ Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance. Deferred Compensation : The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $18,000 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $24,000.The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available. Vacation : Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years. Holidays : Effective July 1, 2017, all civil service status employees earn 14 paid holidays each year. Please see the appopriate MOU for details regarding holidays, accruals, use, and cashability of accrued time. Sick Leave : 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive : An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one- half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year. Bereavement Leave : 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child. Merit Salary Increase : New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step. Job Sharing : Employees may agree to job-share a position, subject to approval by a Department Head and the Director of Human Resources. Educational Reimbursement Program : Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year. Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: The County contributes up to $17 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area. School Activities : Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities. Selection Procedures Civil Service Rule 10 - Section 3 - Eligibility for Promotional Examinations To compete in a promotional examination, an employee must: A. Meet the minimum qualifications of the class on or before the final filing date for filing applications. B. Meet one of the following qualifying service requirements: 1. Have permanent status in the Classified Service. 2. If a probationary employee in Classified Service, must have served twelve (12) continuous and consecutive months immediately prior to the final filing date. Qualifying service under this rule may have been in either the Classified service or in any combination of Classified Service and service under a public employment program. 3. Public employment program employees who have served at least twelve (12) continuous and consecutive months immediately prior to the final filing date are eligible to compete in promotional examinations for entry level classes or a class equivalent to their current public employment class. For the purpose if this rule, an entry level class is defined as the lowest class in each class series excluding classes designated as trainee classes in the class title. 4. Employees in the Classified Service who have six (6) continuous months’ service in trainee classes or entry level classes, as defined above, shall be eligible for promotional examinations to the next higher class in that same series. 5. Temporary, contract, or exempt employees who have at least six (6) months of full-time service with the County within the last twenty-four (24) months and are currently employed with the County immediately prior to the final filing date are eligible to compete in promotional exams for entry level or trainee classes. 6. Contract or exempt incumbents of positions which are converted to classified service are eligible to compete in promotional exams for the classes of positions which they occupy if they have served 2080 continuous and consecutive payroll hours (equivalent to one (1) year) in the same or related classes of positions as the promotional class immediately prior to the final filing date. 7. A Part-time employee who is actively employed (on payroll) and who has worked 2080 continuous and consecutive hours in a class that is above entry level may compete in promotional recruitment for that classification. C. Have a rating of satisfactory or better on the last performance evaluation, if applicable. D. If a person whose name is on a promotional list is separated (except for layoff) the name shall be removed from the promotional list of the action. Employees who meet the minimum qualifications will go through one of the following examination process: Written Exam : The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Oral Exam : The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate’s education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidate’s score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Written & Oral Exam: If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list. Rate-out: A rate-out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidate’s application using the following criteria: education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate-out process. Note: The rating of 70 referred to may be the same or other than an arithmetic 70% of the total possible points. Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date. Eligible Lists: Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for one year, but may be extended up to two additional years by the Civil Service Commission. Certification/Referral: Names from the eligible list will be referred to the hiring department by the following methods. Rule of Five: The top five names will be referred for hiring interviews. This applies only to department or countywide promotional examination. Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities. Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grand parent, grand child or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when; • They are related to the Appointing Authority or • The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other. Department Head may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule. HOW TO APPLY Apply Online: www.sjgov.org/department/hr By mail or in person: San Joaquin County Human Resources 44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330 Stockton, CA 95202 Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays. Phone: (209) 468-3370 Job Line: For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. ( The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division) . San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees. Equal Opportunity Employer : San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here . View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email , or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division. Closing Date/Time: 9/18/2024 11:59:00 PM
Introduction This department promotional examination is being given to fill one vacancy in the Public Works Department - Fleet Services Division and to establish an eligible list which may be used to fill future vacancies. To qualify, candidates must be currently employed by the San Joaquin County Public Works Department and meet all eligibility requirements for promotional opportunities. NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. TYPICAL DUTIES Learns to inspect diesel, hydraulic, construction and other similar equipment in the field or shop. Learns to disassemble and overhaul engines, differentials, transmissions, clutches, alternators, generators, starters, distributors, carburetors, steering mechanisms, brakes, hydraulic apparatus, and other assemblies. Learns to inspect, repair and overhaul trucks, power shovels, tractors, air compressors, bulldozers, graders, ferries and other equipment. Learns to rebuild and tune engines using testing equipment; grind valves; set tappet; replace main and connecting rod bearing; inspect and repair automatic and standard transmissions, universal joints, and differentials; and reline and adjust brakes. Learns to shape metal parts to precise dimensions within the class tolerance by means of a lathe or other precision equipment. Learns to repair hydraulic systems on construction equipment, and test and make precision adjustments. Learns to do acetylene and electrical welding and blacksmithing. Learns to evaluate the condition of cooling systems, locate faults or defects, and make necessary repairs. Prepares work reports as required. May assist in directing, instructing and inspecting the work of Equipment Service Workers. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS PLEASE NOTE: This is a departmental promotion. Qualified applicants must currently be employed with San Joaquin County Public Works department and meet the promotional eligibility requirements as stated in Civil Service Rule 10, Section 3-Eligiblity for Promotional Examinations. EITHER PATTERN I Experience : Two years as an Equipment Service Worker III in San Joaquin County service. OR PATTERN II Experience : Four years as an Equipment Service Worker II in San Joaquin County service. OR PATTERN III Experience : One year performing mechanic work that included inspecting, diagnosing, overhauling and making major repairs to automobiles, trucks, and/or or heavy equipment. OR PATTERN IV Experience : Four years performing general non-mechanic, maintenance services on automobiles, light trucks, and other gasoline-powered equipment. AND FOR ALL PATTERNS Substitution : Completion of 30 semester (or 45 quarter) units in diesel equipment technology or heavy equipment mechanics from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience in all of the above patterns. Approved coursework must have specifically been related to diesel truck or heavy equipment mechanics and maintenance. License : Possession of a valid California driver’s license at the time of application. Depending on assignment, may be required to obtain a valid California Class B driver’s license within six months of appointment, and to maintain such license while employed in this class. KNOWLEDGE Standard service and maintenance procedures pertaining to medium and heavy road construction equipment; basic mechanical principles related to heavy equipment maintenance and repair, including diesel engines, dray lines, bulldozers, back hoes, and similar equipment; basic methods, materials, tools, standard practices, occupational hazards, and appropriate safety precautions of the heavy equipment mechanic trade; the use of test, welding and other shop equipment. ABILITY Learn to diagnose trouble in Public Works road construction equipment and perform the mechanical work required and to make necessary repairs; learn to interpret computer fault codes and operate various testing and repair equipment ; learn to do simple acetylene and electric welding; learn to use the tools, machines and testing instruments of the equipment mechanical trade and follow equipment diagrams; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; m aintain established schedules and deadlines. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility - frequent standing and walking; occasional pushing, pulling, balancing, bending, twisting, climbing, kneeling, squatting; Lifting/Carrying - frequently 50 pounds or less; occasionally 51 - 70 pounds; Dexterity - frequent handling, reaching, grasping, and fingering; Hearing/Talking - frequent hearing and speaking normal speech and speaking loudly over equipment noise; occasional hearing/talking on a radio; Visual - frequent use of good overall vision, at normal or corrected to normal acuity; frequent use of depth perception and peripheral vision; occasional reading and close-up work; Environmental - frequent exposure to dirt, dust, smoke, fumes, and odors; occasional exposure to varied weather conditions or working with hazardous materials; Emotional/Psychological - frequent concentration; Special Requirements - occasional working overtime, weekends, nights, holidays and/or emergency call-back; occasional travel. BENEFITS Employees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit which is represented by SEIU Local 1021 . Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available. Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. Vision Insurance : The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. For more detailed information on the County’s benefits program, visit our website at www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Employee Benefits. Life Insurance : The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows: 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000 Employee may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate. 125 Flexible Benefits Plan : This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit). Retirement Plan : Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees’ Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance. Deferred Compensation : The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $18,000 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $24,000.The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available. Vacation : Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years. Holidays : Effective July 1, 2017, all civil service status employees earn 14 paid holidays each year. Please see the appopriate MOU for details regarding holidays, accruals, use, and cashability of accrued time. Sick Leave : 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive : An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one- half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year. Bereavement Leave : 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child. Merit Salary Increase : New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step. Job Sharing : Employees may agree to job-share a position, subject to approval by a Department Head and the Director of Human Resources. Educational Reimbursement Program : Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year. Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: The County contributes up to $17 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area. School Activities : Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities. Selection Procedures Civil Service Rule 10 - Section 3 - Eligibility for Promotional Examinations To compete in a promotional examination, an employee must: A. Meet the minimum qualifications of the class on or before the final filing date for filing applications. B. Meet one of the following qualifying service requirements: 1. Have permanent status in the Classified Service. 2. If a probationary employee in Classified Service, must have served twelve (12) continuous and consecutive months immediately prior to the final filing date. Qualifying service under this rule may have been in either the Classified service or in any combination of Classified Service and service under a public employment program. 3. Public employment program employees who have served at least twelve (12) continuous and consecutive months immediately prior to the final filing date are eligible to compete in promotional examinations for entry level classes or a class equivalent to their current public employment class. For the purpose if this rule, an entry level class is defined as the lowest class in each class series excluding classes designated as trainee classes in the class title. 4. Employees in the Classified Service who have six (6) continuous months’ service in trainee classes or entry level classes, as defined above, shall be eligible for promotional examinations to the next higher class in that same series. 5. Temporary, contract, or exempt employees who have at least six (6) months of full-time service with the County within the last twenty-four (24) months and are currently employed with the County immediately prior to the final filing date are eligible to compete in promotional exams for entry level or trainee classes. 6. Contract or exempt incumbents of positions which are converted to classified service are eligible to compete in promotional exams for the classes of positions which they occupy if they have served 2080 continuous and consecutive payroll hours (equivalent to one (1) year) in the same or related classes of positions as the promotional class immediately prior to the final filing date. 7. A Part-time employee who is actively employed (on payroll) and who has worked 2080 continuous and consecutive hours in a class that is above entry level may compete in promotional recruitment for that classification. C. Have a rating of satisfactory or better on the last performance evaluation, if applicable. D. If a person whose name is on a promotional list is separated (except for layoff) the name shall be removed from the promotional list of the action. Employees who meet the minimum qualifications will go through one of the following examination process: Written Exam : The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Oral Exam : The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate’s education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidate’s score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Written & Oral Exam: If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list. Rate-out: A rate-out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidate’s application using the following criteria: education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate-out process. Note: The rating of 70 referred to may be the same or other than an arithmetic 70% of the total possible points. Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date. Eligible Lists: Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for one year, but may be extended up to two additional years by the Civil Service Commission. Certification/Referral: Names from the eligible list will be referred to the hiring department by the following methods. Rule of Five: The top five names will be referred for hiring interviews. This applies only to department or countywide promotional examination. Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities. Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grand parent, grand child or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when; • They are related to the Appointing Authority or • The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other. Department Head may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule. HOW TO APPLY Apply Online: www.sjgov.org/department/hr By mail or in person: San Joaquin County Human Resources 44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330 Stockton, CA 95202 Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays. Phone: (209) 468-3370 Job Line: For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. ( The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division) . San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees. Equal Opportunity Employer : San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here . View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email , or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division. Closing Date/Time: 9/18/2024 11:59:00 PM