Health Information Technician Fulton State Hospital is seeking a Health Information Technician for our Health Information Department (HIMD) to provide support to departments, programs, and services for patients with mental illness. HIMD is looking for individuals with strong communication skills, knowledge of ICD-10 and DSM-5 coding systems, HIPAA rules, and some understanding of statistics and computer software programs. Preference will be given to someone who is credentialed by AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association) as an RHIT (Registered Health Information Technologist) or RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator). NOTE: State of Missouri Typical Qualifications: Associate degree in Health Information Technology accredited by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). Preferred Qualifications: Two or more years of experience as a Health Information Technician I with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System. OR An Associate degree in Health Information Technology accredited by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA); and, Two or more years of post-degree technical health information management experience in a hospital, health care organization, or a state or federal agency. (Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician [RHIT] by the American Health Information Management Association [AHIMA] may substitute for the required education.) (Certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator [RHIA] by the American Health Information Management Association [AHIMA] may substitute for the required experience and education.) If interested, please contact Anna Schuldt (HIMD) at 592-2090 or email Anna.Schuldt@dmh.mo.gov Closing Date/Time: 2024-05-03
Apr 04, 2024
Full Time
Health Information Technician Fulton State Hospital is seeking a Health Information Technician for our Health Information Department (HIMD) to provide support to departments, programs, and services for patients with mental illness. HIMD is looking for individuals with strong communication skills, knowledge of ICD-10 and DSM-5 coding systems, HIPAA rules, and some understanding of statistics and computer software programs. Preference will be given to someone who is credentialed by AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association) as an RHIT (Registered Health Information Technologist) or RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator). NOTE: State of Missouri Typical Qualifications: Associate degree in Health Information Technology accredited by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). Preferred Qualifications: Two or more years of experience as a Health Information Technician I with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System. OR An Associate degree in Health Information Technology accredited by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA); and, Two or more years of post-degree technical health information management experience in a hospital, health care organization, or a state or federal agency. (Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician [RHIT] by the American Health Information Management Association [AHIMA] may substitute for the required education.) (Certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator [RHIA] by the American Health Information Management Association [AHIMA] may substitute for the required experience and education.) If interested, please contact Anna Schuldt (HIMD) at 592-2090 or email Anna.Schuldt@dmh.mo.gov Closing Date/Time: 2024-05-03
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER b1417C TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity FILING START DATE February 13, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filling may be suspend at any time with or without advance notice. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE MUST BE FULLY MET AND INDICATED ON THE APPLICATION BY THE LAST DAY OF FILING. DEFINITION: Under the general supervision of a higher level supervisor, Health Information Technicians collect and code health information for reimbursement, statistics and mandatory reporting for a County hospital or complex care facility. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: The Health Information Technician (HIT) is the full journey-level classification of a class series providing inpatient and outpatient abstracting and coding services, using Current Procedural Terminology/Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System (CPT/HCPCS), International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification (ICD-CM), International Classification of Diseases, Procedure Coding System (ICD-PCS), and other coding and classification nomenclature. The HIT is characterized by its focus on complex coding and may provide technical direction and guidance to lower-level health information staff. Health Information Technicians work diligently to ensure their work product maximizes reimbursement and conforms to departmental requirements, regulatory agencies, and The Joint Commission and ICD-CM standards. Positions receive guidance as needed from the supervisor and review and analyze patient health information in order to accurately abstract and code inpatient and difficult or complex outpatient medical and surgical procedures. Essential Job Functions Analyzes client data within the electronic health record system, consults with mental health service providers in order to clarify findings, and takes necessary steps to merge duplicate client records and correct documentation errors. Provides technical direction and support to mental health service providers on correcting data errors within the electronic health record system, and to other health information personnel on the merge process, and instructs other administrative divisions on system modifications needed to prevent errors in data and ensure data integrity within the electronic health record system. Processes and provides direction on the disclosure of confidential client record requests such as from subpoenas consistent with State and federal regulations including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Prepares medical record purge reports for all Departmental directly-operated programs, and processes program requests for purging and archiving client charts. Provides guidance on filing of health information into the client record and on validating the identity of requesting parties. Assembles and analyzes health information for completeness, consistency, and compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, other State and federal laws and regulations, and Departmental policies and procedures, assuring that all relevant documentation is included. Provides guidance and direction to clerical staff and other health information personnel engaged in reviewing health information for completeness, consistency and compliance with laws and departmental regulations. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Option I: Certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)* or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)* by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) -AND- Two years of full-time experience managing patient information, coding, and abstracting health information. Option II: Certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)* by AHIMA -AND- One year of full-time experience managing patient information, coding, and abstracting health information. LICENSE: 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: 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 : *A legible copy of your certification MUST be submitted at the time of filing or within 7 calendar days from date of application submission. Indicate the Exam Title on the subject line when sending required documents by email. FAILURE TO SUBMIT CERTIFICATION WILL RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION BEING REJECTED. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with mental health coding. Experience using the Netsmart Avatar electronic health record system to submit claims. Experience with Medi-Cal documentation and claiming standards. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT This examination will consist of an evaluation of education, experience and desirable qualifications based upon application and supplemental questionnaire information weighted 100%. Additional credit will be given for desirable qualifications. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in order to be placed on the eligible register . Notice of non-acceptance and final results will be sent via email. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. Retake: No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. SPECIAL INFORMATION Past and present mental health clients, parents, and family members are encouraged to apply. 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. VACANCY INFORMATION The eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies within the Department of Mental Health. AVAILABLE SHIFT Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends or holidays. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION Applicants are required to complete and submit an online Los Angeles County Employment Application AND Supplemental Questionnaire in order to be considered for this examination. Paper applications, resumes, or any unsolicited documents will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online application and Supplemental Questionnaire. We must receive your application before 5:00 pm, PT, on the last day of filing. Application filing may be suspended at any time without advance notice. INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Applicants must complete and submit their online applications and upload required documents (e.g. license, transcripts, resume, etc.,) as attachment(s) during application submission or send by email to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov within 7 calendar days from date of application submission. Please be sure to reference your full name and examination title on the subject line of your email. The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements . Your online application must show complete license, education and work experience information necessary to evaluate your qualifications. License information section must show title of license, license number, original date of issue, and expiration date. Education information section must include name and address of school attended, complete dates attended, name of course/s taken, number of units earned, and degree/s earned. Work experience section must include job title, employer name and address, name of work area/facility, actual payroll title held and not the working and/or functional titles, from/to dates of employment including month, day and year, total number of months, total number of hours worked per week - not a range of hours (full or part-time), and complete and detailed description of related job duties. If range of hours is provided, experience will be prorated based on the lowest number of hours worked per week. LIST separately each job experience to be evaluated. All information supplied by applicants is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination or selection process. IMPORTANT NOTES • Please note that ALL information 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. • FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT . • Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and/or Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED . Plan to submit your online application well in advance before the 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 govermmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty,gov 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. For the time being, all notifications, including results letters and notices of non-acceptance, will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add hsacks@dmh.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com and info@governmentjob.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notification from being filtered as span/junk/clutter mail. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER LANGUAGE Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number . COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT 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. NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD All applicants must file their applications 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. DEPARTMENT CONTACT Department Contact Name: Heleodora "Lola" Sacks, Exam Analyst Department Contact Phone: (323) 705-4072 or (213) 972-7034 Department Contact Email: exams@dmh.lacounty.gov ADA Coordinator Phone ( 323) 705-4072 Teletype Phone 800-735-2922 California Relay Services Phone 800-735-2922 For detailed information, please click here
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER b1417C TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity FILING START DATE February 13, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filling may be suspend at any time with or without advance notice. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE MUST BE FULLY MET AND INDICATED ON THE APPLICATION BY THE LAST DAY OF FILING. DEFINITION: Under the general supervision of a higher level supervisor, Health Information Technicians collect and code health information for reimbursement, statistics and mandatory reporting for a County hospital or complex care facility. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: The Health Information Technician (HIT) is the full journey-level classification of a class series providing inpatient and outpatient abstracting and coding services, using Current Procedural Terminology/Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System (CPT/HCPCS), International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification (ICD-CM), International Classification of Diseases, Procedure Coding System (ICD-PCS), and other coding and classification nomenclature. The HIT is characterized by its focus on complex coding and may provide technical direction and guidance to lower-level health information staff. Health Information Technicians work diligently to ensure their work product maximizes reimbursement and conforms to departmental requirements, regulatory agencies, and The Joint Commission and ICD-CM standards. Positions receive guidance as needed from the supervisor and review and analyze patient health information in order to accurately abstract and code inpatient and difficult or complex outpatient medical and surgical procedures. Essential Job Functions Analyzes client data within the electronic health record system, consults with mental health service providers in order to clarify findings, and takes necessary steps to merge duplicate client records and correct documentation errors. Provides technical direction and support to mental health service providers on correcting data errors within the electronic health record system, and to other health information personnel on the merge process, and instructs other administrative divisions on system modifications needed to prevent errors in data and ensure data integrity within the electronic health record system. Processes and provides direction on the disclosure of confidential client record requests such as from subpoenas consistent with State and federal regulations including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Prepares medical record purge reports for all Departmental directly-operated programs, and processes program requests for purging and archiving client charts. Provides guidance on filing of health information into the client record and on validating the identity of requesting parties. Assembles and analyzes health information for completeness, consistency, and compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, other State and federal laws and regulations, and Departmental policies and procedures, assuring that all relevant documentation is included. Provides guidance and direction to clerical staff and other health information personnel engaged in reviewing health information for completeness, consistency and compliance with laws and departmental regulations. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Option I: Certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)* or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)* by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) -AND- Two years of full-time experience managing patient information, coding, and abstracting health information. Option II: Certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)* by AHIMA -AND- One year of full-time experience managing patient information, coding, and abstracting health information. LICENSE: 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: 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 : *A legible copy of your certification MUST be submitted at the time of filing or within 7 calendar days from date of application submission. Indicate the Exam Title on the subject line when sending required documents by email. FAILURE TO SUBMIT CERTIFICATION WILL RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION BEING REJECTED. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with mental health coding. Experience using the Netsmart Avatar electronic health record system to submit claims. Experience with Medi-Cal documentation and claiming standards. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT This examination will consist of an evaluation of education, experience and desirable qualifications based upon application and supplemental questionnaire information weighted 100%. Additional credit will be given for desirable qualifications. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in order to be placed on the eligible register . Notice of non-acceptance and final results will be sent via email. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. Retake: No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. SPECIAL INFORMATION Past and present mental health clients, parents, and family members are encouraged to apply. 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. VACANCY INFORMATION The eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies within the Department of Mental Health. AVAILABLE SHIFT Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends or holidays. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION Applicants are required to complete and submit an online Los Angeles County Employment Application AND Supplemental Questionnaire in order to be considered for this examination. Paper applications, resumes, or any unsolicited documents will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online application and Supplemental Questionnaire. We must receive your application before 5:00 pm, PT, on the last day of filing. Application filing may be suspended at any time without advance notice. INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Applicants must complete and submit their online applications and upload required documents (e.g. license, transcripts, resume, etc.,) as attachment(s) during application submission or send by email to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov within 7 calendar days from date of application submission. Please be sure to reference your full name and examination title on the subject line of your email. The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements . Your online application must show complete license, education and work experience information necessary to evaluate your qualifications. License information section must show title of license, license number, original date of issue, and expiration date. Education information section must include name and address of school attended, complete dates attended, name of course/s taken, number of units earned, and degree/s earned. Work experience section must include job title, employer name and address, name of work area/facility, actual payroll title held and not the working and/or functional titles, from/to dates of employment including month, day and year, total number of months, total number of hours worked per week - not a range of hours (full or part-time), and complete and detailed description of related job duties. If range of hours is provided, experience will be prorated based on the lowest number of hours worked per week. LIST separately each job experience to be evaluated. All information supplied by applicants is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination or selection process. IMPORTANT NOTES • Please note that ALL information 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. • FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT . • Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and/or Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED . Plan to submit your online application well in advance before the 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 govermmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty,gov 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. For the time being, all notifications, including results letters and notices of non-acceptance, will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add hsacks@dmh.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com and info@governmentjob.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notification from being filtered as span/junk/clutter mail. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER LANGUAGE Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number . COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT 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. NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD All applicants must file their applications 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. DEPARTMENT CONTACT Department Contact Name: Heleodora "Lola" Sacks, Exam Analyst Department Contact Phone: (323) 705-4072 or (213) 972-7034 Department Contact Email: exams@dmh.lacounty.gov ADA Coordinator Phone ( 323) 705-4072 Teletype Phone 800-735-2922 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 Y1413E TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity FILING DATES: February 1, 2024, at 8:00 A.M., (PT) Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without notice. No withhold will be allowed. Required experience/education must be fully met by the last day of filing/at the time of filing, and clearly indicated on the application. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES: T he Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of twenty-five (25) health centers and four (4) acute hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics - DHS annually provides direct care for over 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. MISSION: “To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care”. DEFINITION: Plans, directs, organizes and develops all health information management division and medical records functions for a large, acute County hospital and ambulatory care clinics/centers. Essential Job Functions Provides oversight on key Health Information Management (HIM) services provided at a DHS hospital, such as Medical Coding, Release of Information, Document Scanning and Validation, Data Capture and Reporting, Clinical Document Deficiency Tracking, and File Room Maintenance. Oversees the preparation of reports for hospital administration on matters concerning or related to the operations of the Health Information Management Division. Directs the release of medical information to the public, private medical facilities, governmental agencies, and the courts in accordance with departmental policies and legal requirements governing the release of information. Plans, develops, organizes, and evaluates the operational activities of the Health Information Management Division of a large acute hospital or the clinics and health centers of the Ambulatory Care Network (ACN). As the custodian of patient medical records, directs the implementation, maintenance, and adherence to access to protected personal health information, release of medical information to the public, outside agencies and the courts in accordance with departmental policies and legal regulations. Participates in the development and maintenance of a computerized health information management system as part of the overall health information system plan. Provides consultation to hospital staff on methods of recording and retrieving medical and statistical data for research, budgeting, and reporting purposes. Provides professional health information management consultation services and assistance to medical and clinical staff in evaluating the quality of patient care records and in developing the criteria and methodology for such evaluation. Formulates, develops, and directs the implementation of procedures and policies governing medical records and related work and coordinates the work of the division with that of other areas of the hospital. Directs staff development programs, ensures delivery of orientation, in-service education, and privacy training. Develops and directs the implementation of procedures and policies governing health information and medical records to ensure compliance with JCAHO accreditation, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), facility strategic goals and ethical standards. Develops, implements, and assesses the long-range and short-term goals for the division as part of the organization's strategic plan. Actively serves as the departmental representative on various management committees, such as Utilization Review, Quality Improvements, Medical Audits, Accreditation and Medical Records, Privacy Committee, etc. Manages the Birth Registry/Clerk and Decedent Affairs function. Approves all equipment and personnel requests prior to final presentation to administration. Reviews the annual budget request for the Health Information Management Division and works directly with the facility or ACN Finance Unit. Develops and modifies hospital policies and procedures for the HIM services such as Medical Coding, Release of Information, Document Scanning and Validation, Data Capture and Reporting, Clinical Document Deficiency Tracking, and File Room Maintenance. Directs the operation of Cancer Tumor Registrar (CTR) staff. Update HIM policies and procedures to align with National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) standards. Utilize Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) to identify gaps in HIM coding capture and provider documentation. Ensure that local policies, procedures, staffing standards, technology standards, workflows, and strategic goals are in alignment with those from the DHS Enterprise HIM office. Lead enterprise-wide projects assigned by the DHS EHIM office. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: Certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)*, by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) -AND- Five (5) years of experience managing multiple sections, including technical abstracting, and coding, file management, health information reporting, or medical clerical functions in a comprehensive acute hospital-based health information management division at the level of Assistant Medical Records Director III**, Medical Records Director I**, Health Information Manager**, or higher. Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)* and two (2) additional years of the required experience will be accepted as a substitute for the RHIA* certification. A comprehensive acute hospital offers immediate treatment for a relatively short stay/admission. Services provided include but not limited to: Emergency Department/Emergency Room Inpatient Admission Ambulatory Surgery/Outpatient Surgery Psych/Mental Health Inpatient Admission Trauma Services DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Additional credit will be given to applicants that possess the following desirable qualifications: Additional experience in excess of the Selection Requirement Clinical Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) certification* from AHIMA Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA) certification* from AHIMA Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS) certification* from AHIMA LICENSE: 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: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION : *In order to qualify for the Selection Requirements, you must include a legible photocopy of your certificate of completion with your online application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days of filing your application online. In order to receive credit for a bachelor’s or master’s degree, you must include a legible photocopy of your diploma/transcripts which shows the area of specialization with your online application, at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days of filing your application online. Applications received without evidence of the required certification will not be accepted as meeting the stated requirements. Applications received without evidence of the required degree or certification will not receive additional credit for desirable qualifications. If you are unable to attach required documents during application submission email them to the exam analyst at Kshelvy@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing online. Please include your name, the exam number and exam title in the subject line of the email. Note : Foreign studies must be evaluated by an academic credential evaluation and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States. (See Accreditation Information under Employment Information). Please ensure the Certification/License Section of the application is completed. Provide the title of the certificate, the number, date issued, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency. The required certificate must be current and unrestricted. **Experience at the level of the Los Angeles County's classes listed in the Requirements is defined as follows: Assistant Medical Records Director III: Assists the medical records director at a large (deemed to be 250 or more licensed beds) and complex hospital in directing the hospital's medical records program. Medical Records Director I: Directs the work of a medium-sized staff engaged in carrying out the medical records program at a hospital. Health Information Manager: Manages all abstracting and coding functions in a large (deemed to be 250 or more licensed beds) acute hospital or a major abstracting and coding operation in a large (deemed to be 250 or more licensed beds) acute hospital or acts as the first assistant of the Health Information Management Division of a medium size (deemed to be 100 to 299 licensed beds) hospital or the Correctional Treatment Center. Exam Analyst is not responsible for opening/accessing encoded documents. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of education, training, experience, and desirable qualifications based upon application information and supplemental questionnaire weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or above on each weighted part of 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. The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the eligible register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. SPECIAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE SHIFT : Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Health Services (DHS) throughout Los Angeles County as they occur. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Applications must be filed online only. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green " APPLY " button at the top right of 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 4:59 p.m. (PT) deadline on the last day of filing, 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. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements. Fill out your application completely and correctly to receive full credit for related education, and/or experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the position. Please do not group your experience. For each position held, give the name and address of your employer, your position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected . IMPORTANT NOTES : All information and documents provided by applicants 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 Class Specification and/or Minimum/Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the Requirements. Comments such as "See Résumé" or referencing other unsolicited materials/documents will not be considered as a response; in doing so, your application will be rejected . NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, you may email the documents to Kendrea Shelvy at kshelvy@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing online or your application will be rejected. Please include your name, the exam number and exam title on the email. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 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. 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. 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. NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD : All applicants must file their application 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. 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, regency 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. 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 inequalities 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. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Kendrea Shelvy, Exam Analyst kshelvy@dhs.lacounty.gov (213) 288-7000 ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111 TELETYPE PHONE: (800) 899-4099 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 For detailed information, please click here
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER Y1413E TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity FILING DATES: February 1, 2024, at 8:00 A.M., (PT) Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without notice. No withhold will be allowed. Required experience/education must be fully met by the last day of filing/at the time of filing, and clearly indicated on the application. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES: T he Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of twenty-five (25) health centers and four (4) acute hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics - DHS annually provides direct care for over 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. MISSION: “To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care”. DEFINITION: Plans, directs, organizes and develops all health information management division and medical records functions for a large, acute County hospital and ambulatory care clinics/centers. Essential Job Functions Provides oversight on key Health Information Management (HIM) services provided at a DHS hospital, such as Medical Coding, Release of Information, Document Scanning and Validation, Data Capture and Reporting, Clinical Document Deficiency Tracking, and File Room Maintenance. Oversees the preparation of reports for hospital administration on matters concerning or related to the operations of the Health Information Management Division. Directs the release of medical information to the public, private medical facilities, governmental agencies, and the courts in accordance with departmental policies and legal requirements governing the release of information. Plans, develops, organizes, and evaluates the operational activities of the Health Information Management Division of a large acute hospital or the clinics and health centers of the Ambulatory Care Network (ACN). As the custodian of patient medical records, directs the implementation, maintenance, and adherence to access to protected personal health information, release of medical information to the public, outside agencies and the courts in accordance with departmental policies and legal regulations. Participates in the development and maintenance of a computerized health information management system as part of the overall health information system plan. Provides consultation to hospital staff on methods of recording and retrieving medical and statistical data for research, budgeting, and reporting purposes. Provides professional health information management consultation services and assistance to medical and clinical staff in evaluating the quality of patient care records and in developing the criteria and methodology for such evaluation. Formulates, develops, and directs the implementation of procedures and policies governing medical records and related work and coordinates the work of the division with that of other areas of the hospital. Directs staff development programs, ensures delivery of orientation, in-service education, and privacy training. Develops and directs the implementation of procedures and policies governing health information and medical records to ensure compliance with JCAHO accreditation, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), facility strategic goals and ethical standards. Develops, implements, and assesses the long-range and short-term goals for the division as part of the organization's strategic plan. Actively serves as the departmental representative on various management committees, such as Utilization Review, Quality Improvements, Medical Audits, Accreditation and Medical Records, Privacy Committee, etc. Manages the Birth Registry/Clerk and Decedent Affairs function. Approves all equipment and personnel requests prior to final presentation to administration. Reviews the annual budget request for the Health Information Management Division and works directly with the facility or ACN Finance Unit. Develops and modifies hospital policies and procedures for the HIM services such as Medical Coding, Release of Information, Document Scanning and Validation, Data Capture and Reporting, Clinical Document Deficiency Tracking, and File Room Maintenance. Directs the operation of Cancer Tumor Registrar (CTR) staff. Update HIM policies and procedures to align with National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) standards. Utilize Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) to identify gaps in HIM coding capture and provider documentation. Ensure that local policies, procedures, staffing standards, technology standards, workflows, and strategic goals are in alignment with those from the DHS Enterprise HIM office. Lead enterprise-wide projects assigned by the DHS EHIM office. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: Certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)*, by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) -AND- Five (5) years of experience managing multiple sections, including technical abstracting, and coding, file management, health information reporting, or medical clerical functions in a comprehensive acute hospital-based health information management division at the level of Assistant Medical Records Director III**, Medical Records Director I**, Health Information Manager**, or higher. Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)* and two (2) additional years of the required experience will be accepted as a substitute for the RHIA* certification. A comprehensive acute hospital offers immediate treatment for a relatively short stay/admission. Services provided include but not limited to: Emergency Department/Emergency Room Inpatient Admission Ambulatory Surgery/Outpatient Surgery Psych/Mental Health Inpatient Admission Trauma Services DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Additional credit will be given to applicants that possess the following desirable qualifications: Additional experience in excess of the Selection Requirement Clinical Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) certification* from AHIMA Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA) certification* from AHIMA Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS) certification* from AHIMA LICENSE: 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: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION : *In order to qualify for the Selection Requirements, you must include a legible photocopy of your certificate of completion with your online application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days of filing your application online. In order to receive credit for a bachelor’s or master’s degree, you must include a legible photocopy of your diploma/transcripts which shows the area of specialization with your online application, at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days of filing your application online. Applications received without evidence of the required certification will not be accepted as meeting the stated requirements. Applications received without evidence of the required degree or certification will not receive additional credit for desirable qualifications. If you are unable to attach required documents during application submission email them to the exam analyst at Kshelvy@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing online. Please include your name, the exam number and exam title in the subject line of the email. Note : Foreign studies must be evaluated by an academic credential evaluation and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States. (See Accreditation Information under Employment Information). Please ensure the Certification/License Section of the application is completed. Provide the title of the certificate, the number, date issued, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency. The required certificate must be current and unrestricted. **Experience at the level of the Los Angeles County's classes listed in the Requirements is defined as follows: Assistant Medical Records Director III: Assists the medical records director at a large (deemed to be 250 or more licensed beds) and complex hospital in directing the hospital's medical records program. Medical Records Director I: Directs the work of a medium-sized staff engaged in carrying out the medical records program at a hospital. Health Information Manager: Manages all abstracting and coding functions in a large (deemed to be 250 or more licensed beds) acute hospital or a major abstracting and coding operation in a large (deemed to be 250 or more licensed beds) acute hospital or acts as the first assistant of the Health Information Management Division of a medium size (deemed to be 100 to 299 licensed beds) hospital or the Correctional Treatment Center. Exam Analyst is not responsible for opening/accessing encoded documents. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of education, training, experience, and desirable qualifications based upon application information and supplemental questionnaire weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or above on each weighted part of 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. The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the eligible register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. SPECIAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE SHIFT : Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Health Services (DHS) throughout Los Angeles County as they occur. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Applications must be filed online only. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green " APPLY " button at the top right of 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 4:59 p.m. (PT) deadline on the last day of filing, 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. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements. Fill out your application completely and correctly to receive full credit for related education, and/or experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the position. Please do not group your experience. For each position held, give the name and address of your employer, your position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected . IMPORTANT NOTES : All information and documents provided by applicants 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 Class Specification and/or Minimum/Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the Requirements. Comments such as "See Résumé" or referencing other unsolicited materials/documents will not be considered as a response; in doing so, your application will be rejected . NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, you may email the documents to Kendrea Shelvy at kshelvy@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing online or your application will be rejected. Please include your name, the exam number and exam title on the email. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 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. 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. 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. NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD : All applicants must file their application 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. 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, regency 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. 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 inequalities 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. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Kendrea Shelvy, Exam Analyst kshelvy@dhs.lacounty.gov (213) 288-7000 ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111 TELETYPE PHONE: (800) 899-4099 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: Y1409C First Day of Filing: January 17, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Until needs of the department are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE OR WITHHOLDS ARE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. Correctional Health Services - 20% Recruitment and Retention Bonus The County of Los Angeles is currently offering up to a 20% bonus for full-time Health Information Management Supervisor positions hired by Correctional Health Services and working on-site in a designated facility to meet critical healthcare needs for the uniquely underserved jail population. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES 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 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. MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Supervises and participates in the work of a group of technical staff engaged in coding and auditing patient medical records in a County medical facility. Essential Job Functions Provides oversight and supervision of Release of Information (ROI) team including training, performance management and workflow. Conduct staff meetings, ensure staff development as well as provide orientation and training. Responsible for developing and providing training for all new staff as well as process improvement training for current staff. Prepares and conducts performance reviews for staff with review by the department leadership. Keeps Health Information leadership informed on staff performance and helps to identify training opportunities. Provides feedback and makes recommendations for commendations, performance reviews and progressive disciplinary actions. Identifies and evaluates areas that may need improvement and works with leadership to develop and implement solutions that will streamline processes and improve workflows. Serves as a liaison for all audits. Submits specific audits to the Compliance department to get approval. Input all audit requests into tracking system and prepares records. Works with tight deadlines while dealing directly with audit entities, both private and government, on billing and payment. Administers all chart reviews by meeting patients and/or attorneys in person at a clinic site to review records with them. Works closely with Legal, Compliance, Risk and Information Technology on Health Information Management (HIM) operations system and legal issues. Responsible for dealing with escalating situations by communicating with attorneys, law enforcement, auditors, and insurance company representatives as well as a variety of other professionals. Diffusing situations by expediting their requests, answering questions and educating on processes. Prepares biweekly reports to HIM Leaderships by utilizing the ROI module, works queues and reports in established systems. Creates reports within system that show incoming and outgoing volumes for all requestor types. Provides reports to management and monitors activity. Takes action as necessary by adjusting staff and managing workflow proactively avoiding instances of overtime. Manages the daily workload by making sure work queues in established systems are maintained and completed in a timely manner. Keeps up to date on HIPAA, STATE requirements and compliance rules to serve as a subject matter expert. Trains staff and keep them up to date. Completes online incident reporting when breeches occur and submits for leadership review. Reviews breech details and develops solutions to prevent further breeches and makes recommendations for improvement to management. Prevents possible breeches by maintaining quality assurance (QA) for the department. Follows protocol for QA for all ROI requests and hold employees accountable for high quality. Responsible for meeting quality goals monthly. Responsible for supporting accuracy and timeliness of all chart analysis and re-analysis tasks and notification steps for the Physician Suspension cycle. Ensures email delivery of notifications, pre-suspension warnings, and final suspension selection to physicians, their clinical department, hospital leadership. Monitors and ensures daily tracking and follow-up by staff to obtain all pending reports required to complete coding and billing of cases for timely hospital reimbursement and facility quality of care reporting. Ensures physician satisfaction regarding chart completion activities by making certain that prompt and appropriate guidance and assistance is provided by HIM subordinate staff. Functions as resource and support center for issues pertaining to electronic record entries, dictations, corrections, additions, and completion to obtain regulatory compliance. Responsible for performing quality reviews of medical records to assess regulatory compliance with completeness of data and information, timeliness, accuracy, and authentication requirements. Follows through until correction and/or completion processes are completed. Maintains necessary documentation to identify errors and substantiate correction. Monitors performance of transcription service including resolution of issues preventing the interface of documents into the electronic medical record. Maintains liaison with the HIM-EHR team and leadership to review, correct, and improve record deficiency workflows and reports. Provides orientation to incoming residents and house staff, and new attending physicians on record completion requirements. Works closely with the enterprise Master Patient Index (EMPI) team, and with Patient Registration/Admitting, and Patient Financial Services (PFS) to identify and help resolve issues arising from inaccurate patient data. Generates weekly and end of month reports to track productivity and statistically relevant data. Performs analysis upon the statistical data to engage process improvement and increase efficiency. Maintains, updates, and validates statistical data for incomplete records, quality reviews, and for data submission to various State disease registries as needed. Assists with the development of policies and procedures related to release of information, medical record data and documentation integrity and data management, including standards, usage, operations, documentation, training, interfaces, security, and integrity. Participates in projects and meetings as required in order to address ROI, chart completion and data integrity issues. Actively fosters staff development, including training and re-training as needed. Has regular one-on-one meetings with employees. Holds Unit meetings as necessary. Maintains and coordinates adequate scheduling and staffing to support operational needs. Performs other pertinent duties as assigned by HIM Leadership. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: Option I: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), and three (3) years of technical health information* experience, including medical records coding. One (1) year of the required experience must have been in a supervisory** or senior/lead*** capacity over other Health Information staff. Option II: Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification by AHIMA, completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management, accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education and two (2) years of technical health information* experience, including medical records coding. One (1) year of the required experience must have been in a supervisory** capacity in a Health Information Management department. *Technical health information experience may include but is not limited to reviewing electronic medical record physician documentation, abstracting information from the medical record documentation, applying knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to medical record documentation, and applying knowledge of privacy laws to ensure facility compliance. **Supervisory in the County of Los Angeles is defined as:provides direct supervision to planning, assigning, and reviewing work of staff of the unit, evaluating employee performance, counseling, and recommending discipline. *** For this examination, senior/lead experience is defined as assigning, coordinating, and reviewing the work, ensuring proper work methods are followed, and providing technical assistance and training. Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. LICENSE: 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. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Additional credit will be given to applicants that possess the following desirable qualifications: Health Information Management**** experience in an acute care/large academic medical center setting***** or integrated healthcare system****** Project management******* experience within healthcare Experience with Microsoft office suite, specifically EXCEL, POWERPOINT, WORD, and Visio Experience managing a Release of Information Unit. Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS) certificate from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC) from the Health Care Compliance Association ****Health Information Management experience includes but is not limited to managing abstracting and coding functions or acting as the first assistant of a Health Information Management Division. *****Large academic medical center setting is defined as a teaching hospital with over 400 licensed beds. ******I ntegrated healthcare system is health care coverage that organizes doctors, hospitals, and other providers into groups in order to enhance the quality and cost effectiveness of medical treatment. *******Project management experience within healthcare includes but is not limited to supporting, leading, and contributing to process improvement projects where change management strategies are necessary in meeting targeted program objectives and timelines. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION : In order to qualify and receive credit, you must include a legible photocopy of your official certificate, official degree, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your online application, at the time of filing . If you are unable to attach required/supporting documents during the application submission, you may email the documents to Tanisha Buggs at tbuggs@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing your online application or you will not receive credit. Please include your name (as it appears on your online application), the exam title and exam number in the email message. Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. Certificate Information: Please ensure the Certification/License Section of the application is completed. Provide the title of the certificate, the number, date issued, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency as specified in the Selection Requirements. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: An evaluation of your education, experience, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire based on your application information weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on this examination in order to be added to the eligible register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be added to the eligible register accordingly. 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 promulgation. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. SPECIAL INFORMATION: Appointees may be required to work any shift , including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. 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 in the Department of Health Services (DHS) throughout Los Angeles County as they occur. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: How to Apply Applications must be submitted online only. Applications submitted by U.S Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. (PT) deadline on the last day of filing, 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. Apply online by clicking on the green "APPLY" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements. Fill out your application completely and correctly to receive full credit for related education, and/or experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the position. Please do not group your experience. For each position held, give the name and address of your employer, your position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. IMPORTANT NOTES: All information and documents provided by applicants 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 Class Specification and/or Minimum/Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the Requirements. Comments such as "See Résumé" or referencing other unsolicited materials/documents will not be considered as a response; in doing so, your application will be rejected . 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, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application 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. 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. 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 inequalities 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. TESTING ACCOMMODATION COORDINATOR CONTACT: If you need accommodation to take the assessment, let us know by contacting the ADA/Testing Coordinator at (323) 914-7111. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond to your request and keep you moving through the process. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Tanisha Buggs, Exam Analyst (213) 288-7000 tbuggs@dhs.lacounty.gov CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE : (800) 735-2922 For detailed information, please click here
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER: Y1409C First Day of Filing: January 17, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Until needs of the department are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE OR WITHHOLDS ARE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. Correctional Health Services - 20% Recruitment and Retention Bonus The County of Los Angeles is currently offering up to a 20% bonus for full-time Health Information Management Supervisor positions hired by Correctional Health Services and working on-site in a designated facility to meet critical healthcare needs for the uniquely underserved jail population. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES 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 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. MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Supervises and participates in the work of a group of technical staff engaged in coding and auditing patient medical records in a County medical facility. Essential Job Functions Provides oversight and supervision of Release of Information (ROI) team including training, performance management and workflow. Conduct staff meetings, ensure staff development as well as provide orientation and training. Responsible for developing and providing training for all new staff as well as process improvement training for current staff. Prepares and conducts performance reviews for staff with review by the department leadership. Keeps Health Information leadership informed on staff performance and helps to identify training opportunities. Provides feedback and makes recommendations for commendations, performance reviews and progressive disciplinary actions. Identifies and evaluates areas that may need improvement and works with leadership to develop and implement solutions that will streamline processes and improve workflows. Serves as a liaison for all audits. Submits specific audits to the Compliance department to get approval. Input all audit requests into tracking system and prepares records. Works with tight deadlines while dealing directly with audit entities, both private and government, on billing and payment. Administers all chart reviews by meeting patients and/or attorneys in person at a clinic site to review records with them. Works closely with Legal, Compliance, Risk and Information Technology on Health Information Management (HIM) operations system and legal issues. Responsible for dealing with escalating situations by communicating with attorneys, law enforcement, auditors, and insurance company representatives as well as a variety of other professionals. Diffusing situations by expediting their requests, answering questions and educating on processes. Prepares biweekly reports to HIM Leaderships by utilizing the ROI module, works queues and reports in established systems. Creates reports within system that show incoming and outgoing volumes for all requestor types. Provides reports to management and monitors activity. Takes action as necessary by adjusting staff and managing workflow proactively avoiding instances of overtime. Manages the daily workload by making sure work queues in established systems are maintained and completed in a timely manner. Keeps up to date on HIPAA, STATE requirements and compliance rules to serve as a subject matter expert. Trains staff and keep them up to date. Completes online incident reporting when breeches occur and submits for leadership review. Reviews breech details and develops solutions to prevent further breeches and makes recommendations for improvement to management. Prevents possible breeches by maintaining quality assurance (QA) for the department. Follows protocol for QA for all ROI requests and hold employees accountable for high quality. Responsible for meeting quality goals monthly. Responsible for supporting accuracy and timeliness of all chart analysis and re-analysis tasks and notification steps for the Physician Suspension cycle. Ensures email delivery of notifications, pre-suspension warnings, and final suspension selection to physicians, their clinical department, hospital leadership. Monitors and ensures daily tracking and follow-up by staff to obtain all pending reports required to complete coding and billing of cases for timely hospital reimbursement and facility quality of care reporting. Ensures physician satisfaction regarding chart completion activities by making certain that prompt and appropriate guidance and assistance is provided by HIM subordinate staff. Functions as resource and support center for issues pertaining to electronic record entries, dictations, corrections, additions, and completion to obtain regulatory compliance. Responsible for performing quality reviews of medical records to assess regulatory compliance with completeness of data and information, timeliness, accuracy, and authentication requirements. Follows through until correction and/or completion processes are completed. Maintains necessary documentation to identify errors and substantiate correction. Monitors performance of transcription service including resolution of issues preventing the interface of documents into the electronic medical record. Maintains liaison with the HIM-EHR team and leadership to review, correct, and improve record deficiency workflows and reports. Provides orientation to incoming residents and house staff, and new attending physicians on record completion requirements. Works closely with the enterprise Master Patient Index (EMPI) team, and with Patient Registration/Admitting, and Patient Financial Services (PFS) to identify and help resolve issues arising from inaccurate patient data. Generates weekly and end of month reports to track productivity and statistically relevant data. Performs analysis upon the statistical data to engage process improvement and increase efficiency. Maintains, updates, and validates statistical data for incomplete records, quality reviews, and for data submission to various State disease registries as needed. Assists with the development of policies and procedures related to release of information, medical record data and documentation integrity and data management, including standards, usage, operations, documentation, training, interfaces, security, and integrity. Participates in projects and meetings as required in order to address ROI, chart completion and data integrity issues. Actively fosters staff development, including training and re-training as needed. Has regular one-on-one meetings with employees. Holds Unit meetings as necessary. Maintains and coordinates adequate scheduling and staffing to support operational needs. Performs other pertinent duties as assigned by HIM Leadership. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: Option I: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), and three (3) years of technical health information* experience, including medical records coding. One (1) year of the required experience must have been in a supervisory** or senior/lead*** capacity over other Health Information staff. Option II: Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification by AHIMA, completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management, accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education and two (2) years of technical health information* experience, including medical records coding. One (1) year of the required experience must have been in a supervisory** capacity in a Health Information Management department. *Technical health information experience may include but is not limited to reviewing electronic medical record physician documentation, abstracting information from the medical record documentation, applying knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to medical record documentation, and applying knowledge of privacy laws to ensure facility compliance. **Supervisory in the County of Los Angeles is defined as:provides direct supervision to planning, assigning, and reviewing work of staff of the unit, evaluating employee performance, counseling, and recommending discipline. *** For this examination, senior/lead experience is defined as assigning, coordinating, and reviewing the work, ensuring proper work methods are followed, and providing technical assistance and training. Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. LICENSE: 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. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Additional credit will be given to applicants that possess the following desirable qualifications: Health Information Management**** experience in an acute care/large academic medical center setting***** or integrated healthcare system****** Project management******* experience within healthcare Experience with Microsoft office suite, specifically EXCEL, POWERPOINT, WORD, and Visio Experience managing a Release of Information Unit. Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS) certificate from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC) from the Health Care Compliance Association ****Health Information Management experience includes but is not limited to managing abstracting and coding functions or acting as the first assistant of a Health Information Management Division. *****Large academic medical center setting is defined as a teaching hospital with over 400 licensed beds. ******I ntegrated healthcare system is health care coverage that organizes doctors, hospitals, and other providers into groups in order to enhance the quality and cost effectiveness of medical treatment. *******Project management experience within healthcare includes but is not limited to supporting, leading, and contributing to process improvement projects where change management strategies are necessary in meeting targeted program objectives and timelines. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION : In order to qualify and receive credit, you must include a legible photocopy of your official certificate, official degree, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your online application, at the time of filing . If you are unable to attach required/supporting documents during the application submission, you may email the documents to Tanisha Buggs at tbuggs@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing your online application or you will not receive credit. Please include your name (as it appears on your online application), the exam title and exam number in the email message. Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. Certificate Information: Please ensure the Certification/License Section of the application is completed. Provide the title of the certificate, the number, date issued, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency as specified in the Selection Requirements. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: An evaluation of your education, experience, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire based on your application information weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on this examination in order to be added to the eligible register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be added to the eligible register accordingly. 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 promulgation. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. SPECIAL INFORMATION: Appointees may be required to work any shift , including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. 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 in the Department of Health Services (DHS) throughout Los Angeles County as they occur. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: How to Apply Applications must be submitted online only. Applications submitted by U.S Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. (PT) deadline on the last day of filing, 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. Apply online by clicking on the green "APPLY" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements. Fill out your application completely and correctly to receive full credit for related education, and/or experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the position. Please do not group your experience. For each position held, give the name and address of your employer, your position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. IMPORTANT NOTES: All information and documents provided by applicants 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 Class Specification and/or Minimum/Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the Requirements. Comments such as "See Résumé" or referencing other unsolicited materials/documents will not be considered as a response; in doing so, your application will be rejected . 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, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application 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. 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. 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 inequalities 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. TESTING ACCOMMODATION COORDINATOR CONTACT: If you need accommodation to take the assessment, let us know by contacting the ADA/Testing Coordinator at (323) 914-7111. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond to your request and keep you moving through the process. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Tanisha Buggs, Exam Analyst (213) 288-7000 tbuggs@dhs.lacounty.gov CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE : (800) 735-2922 For detailed information, please click here
Contra Costa County, CA
Martinez, California, United States
The Position OPEN UNTIL FILLED The Board of Supervisors have authorized the following future salary increases for this classification: 5% on July 1, 2024 | 5% on July 1, 2025 Why join the Contra Costa Health Services? The Contra Costa County Health Services Department is offering an excellent career opportunity for qualified individuals interested in the Public Health Laboratory Technician - Experienced position. The Public Health Division currently has one (1) vacancy in the Public Health Laboratory located in Martinez, CA. Under direct supervision, Public Health Laboratory Technician - Experienced level classifications assist certified Public Health personnel in the collection and processing of specimens for microbiology, parasitology, immunology, virology, mycobacteriology, mycology, food, and water testing and does other related technical work as required. The Contra Costa Public Health Laboratory is a California State and Federally certified facility that provides high complexity testing services in the areas of bacteriology, parasitology, mycobacteriology, mycology, immunology, and virology. Microbiological examinations of food and water are also provided in support of Environmental Health Programs. We are looking for someone who is: A strong communicator. You will be responsible for communicating effectively with laboratory staff, members of the public, and other County staff Focused. You will be responsible for maintaining and safely operating laboratory equipment and supplies Detail oriented. You will be responsible for learning and following professional hand washing techniques Customer service oriented. You will be responsible for providing and promoting excellence in customer service for both internal and external customers What you will typically be responsible for: Specimen collection and processing Assisting Public Health Microbiologists in performing microbiological, immunological, virological, mycobateriological, mycological, food, and water testing Preparing and delivering supplies from the main laboratory to branch Public Health laboratories and clinics Receiving and storing laboratory supplies; assisting in maintaining an appropriate inventory A few reasons you might love this job: You will work in an engaging and fast-paced environment You will work with a cohesive team with a supportive administration You will have a chance to make a real difference in the community A few challenges you might face in this job: You will need to manage multiple assignments at once You will have a high-volume workload Competencies Required: Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner Fact Finding: Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question Environmental Exposure Tolerance: Performing under physically demanding conditions Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards Action & Results Focused (Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results Handling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity Self-Management: Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability Interpersonal Savvy: Considering and responding appropriately to the needs and feelings of others in different situations Coaching & Developing Others: Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilities To read the complete job description, please visit the website: https://www.cccounty.us/hr . The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months. Minimum Qualifications License: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Out of State valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license will be accepted during the application process. Education: A college level biology or chemistry course or any closely related physical science college level course. Experience: Six (6) months of full-time or its equivalent experience collecting and processing specimens in a public health, clinical or environmental laboratory. Selection Process 1. Application Filing and Evaluation: All applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process. 2. Virtual Oral Assessment: Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in an online video assessment. The assessment will measure candidates' competencies as they relate to the job. In the assessment, candidates must achieve an average passing score of 70% or higher on each of the competencies, as well as an overall passing score of 70% or higher. These may include but are not limited to Decision Making, Professional & Technical Expertise, Action & Results Focused, Displaying Ownership and Accountability, and Self-Management. ( Weighted 100% ). The online assessment is tentatively scheduled to take place via computer (remotely) on a periodic basis until the position is filled. The virtual oral assessment will be administered remotely using a computer or mobile device such as a tablet or smartphone. You will need access to a reliable internet connection to take the assessment, as well as a computer or mobile device with a camera. The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices. For recruitment questions, please contact Health Services Personnel, Recruitment Team at Exams@cchealth.org . For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1-855-524-5627. CONVICTION HISTORY After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law. To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 05, 2024
Full Time
The Position OPEN UNTIL FILLED The Board of Supervisors have authorized the following future salary increases for this classification: 5% on July 1, 2024 | 5% on July 1, 2025 Why join the Contra Costa Health Services? The Contra Costa County Health Services Department is offering an excellent career opportunity for qualified individuals interested in the Public Health Laboratory Technician - Experienced position. The Public Health Division currently has one (1) vacancy in the Public Health Laboratory located in Martinez, CA. Under direct supervision, Public Health Laboratory Technician - Experienced level classifications assist certified Public Health personnel in the collection and processing of specimens for microbiology, parasitology, immunology, virology, mycobacteriology, mycology, food, and water testing and does other related technical work as required. The Contra Costa Public Health Laboratory is a California State and Federally certified facility that provides high complexity testing services in the areas of bacteriology, parasitology, mycobacteriology, mycology, immunology, and virology. Microbiological examinations of food and water are also provided in support of Environmental Health Programs. We are looking for someone who is: A strong communicator. You will be responsible for communicating effectively with laboratory staff, members of the public, and other County staff Focused. You will be responsible for maintaining and safely operating laboratory equipment and supplies Detail oriented. You will be responsible for learning and following professional hand washing techniques Customer service oriented. You will be responsible for providing and promoting excellence in customer service for both internal and external customers What you will typically be responsible for: Specimen collection and processing Assisting Public Health Microbiologists in performing microbiological, immunological, virological, mycobateriological, mycological, food, and water testing Preparing and delivering supplies from the main laboratory to branch Public Health laboratories and clinics Receiving and storing laboratory supplies; assisting in maintaining an appropriate inventory A few reasons you might love this job: You will work in an engaging and fast-paced environment You will work with a cohesive team with a supportive administration You will have a chance to make a real difference in the community A few challenges you might face in this job: You will need to manage multiple assignments at once You will have a high-volume workload Competencies Required: Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner Fact Finding: Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question Environmental Exposure Tolerance: Performing under physically demanding conditions Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards Action & Results Focused (Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results Handling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity Self-Management: Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability Interpersonal Savvy: Considering and responding appropriately to the needs and feelings of others in different situations Coaching & Developing Others: Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilities To read the complete job description, please visit the website: https://www.cccounty.us/hr . The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months. Minimum Qualifications License: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Out of State valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license will be accepted during the application process. Education: A college level biology or chemistry course or any closely related physical science college level course. Experience: Six (6) months of full-time or its equivalent experience collecting and processing specimens in a public health, clinical or environmental laboratory. Selection Process 1. Application Filing and Evaluation: All applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process. 2. Virtual Oral Assessment: Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in an online video assessment. The assessment will measure candidates' competencies as they relate to the job. In the assessment, candidates must achieve an average passing score of 70% or higher on each of the competencies, as well as an overall passing score of 70% or higher. These may include but are not limited to Decision Making, Professional & Technical Expertise, Action & Results Focused, Displaying Ownership and Accountability, and Self-Management. ( Weighted 100% ). The online assessment is tentatively scheduled to take place via computer (remotely) on a periodic basis until the position is filled. The virtual oral assessment will be administered remotely using a computer or mobile device such as a tablet or smartphone. You will need access to a reliable internet connection to take the assessment, as well as a computer or mobile device with a camera. The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices. For recruitment questions, please contact Health Services Personnel, Recruitment Team at Exams@cchealth.org . For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1-855-524-5627. CONVICTION HISTORY After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law. To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits Closing Date/Time: Continuous
CA CORRECTIONAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Elk Grove, California, United States
Health Record Technician II (Specialist) $55,956 - $62,988 Annual Range CCHCS seeks to fill a permanent/full-time Health Record Technician II (Specialist) position in Medical Services. Under the supervision of the Chief of Health Information Management (HIM) and/or the Medical Records Director (MRD), the Health Record Technician II (Specialist) performs the more complex duties involved in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the management of Units Health Records for all of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) institutions and for the Health and Imaging Records Center. The HRT II (Specialist) may assist in lead responsibility, serve as a team leader on studies or projects or discrete program areas, or plan and perform various audits. Responsibilities include development of policies, procedures, training, technical competencies, decision support, and management reports. This position may require routine off-site visits to all California institutions. Statement of Qualifications (SOQs) is required. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED WITHOUT AN SOQ WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. NOTE: Resumes, cover letters, and other materials will not be accepted in place of the required SOQ. - Applicant must answer the questions listed below in numerical order. - SOQ shall not exceed two (2) pages in length, single-spaced, 12 point Arial font, and be in justified paragraph format. - The document shall be titled "Statement of Qualifications - (Your Full Name).” - When completing the SOQ, please include all relevant experience, education, and training for the statement below. Please explain your experience as it relates to the following questions below: 1. Why are you interested in the Health Records Technician II Specialist position? 2. What are the skills, experience, qualifications that you will be bringing to the Health Records Technician II Specialist position? Once you have submitted your job application, please email your additional documents to cchcshrecos@cdcr.ca.gov and include the Job Control (JC) 307560 number and position number 042-122-1872-006 in the subject line. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued an Order on August 19, 2021 which requires workers working in a healthcare setting at all local and state correctional facilities and detention centers be vaccinated against COVID-19. Therefore, all workers identified under the CDPH Order are required to either be vaccinated or submit a medical or religious accommodation. While working through either of these interactive processes, staff shall wear an N95 mask and test twice-weekly (with at least 72 hours between each test) until they comply with the August 19, 2021 CDPH Order. Please review the appropriate bulletin/assessment on the Bulletin Page for the Minimum Qualifications and, if qualified, complete the Assessment according to the instructions. How To Apply: You may apply for this position by clicking "Apply Now" on the top or bottom of this page. Contact Maly.Vang@cdcr.ca.gov for your questions regarding the application process, and status of your application. "CCHCS uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. For more information about E-Verify, please go to www.e-verify.gov ." Closing Date/Time: 08/03/2022
Mar 05, 2024
Full Time
Health Record Technician II (Specialist) $55,956 - $62,988 Annual Range CCHCS seeks to fill a permanent/full-time Health Record Technician II (Specialist) position in Medical Services. Under the supervision of the Chief of Health Information Management (HIM) and/or the Medical Records Director (MRD), the Health Record Technician II (Specialist) performs the more complex duties involved in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the management of Units Health Records for all of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) institutions and for the Health and Imaging Records Center. The HRT II (Specialist) may assist in lead responsibility, serve as a team leader on studies or projects or discrete program areas, or plan and perform various audits. Responsibilities include development of policies, procedures, training, technical competencies, decision support, and management reports. This position may require routine off-site visits to all California institutions. Statement of Qualifications (SOQs) is required. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED WITHOUT AN SOQ WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. NOTE: Resumes, cover letters, and other materials will not be accepted in place of the required SOQ. - Applicant must answer the questions listed below in numerical order. - SOQ shall not exceed two (2) pages in length, single-spaced, 12 point Arial font, and be in justified paragraph format. - The document shall be titled "Statement of Qualifications - (Your Full Name).” - When completing the SOQ, please include all relevant experience, education, and training for the statement below. Please explain your experience as it relates to the following questions below: 1. Why are you interested in the Health Records Technician II Specialist position? 2. What are the skills, experience, qualifications that you will be bringing to the Health Records Technician II Specialist position? Once you have submitted your job application, please email your additional documents to cchcshrecos@cdcr.ca.gov and include the Job Control (JC) 307560 number and position number 042-122-1872-006 in the subject line. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued an Order on August 19, 2021 which requires workers working in a healthcare setting at all local and state correctional facilities and detention centers be vaccinated against COVID-19. Therefore, all workers identified under the CDPH Order are required to either be vaccinated or submit a medical or religious accommodation. While working through either of these interactive processes, staff shall wear an N95 mask and test twice-weekly (with at least 72 hours between each test) until they comply with the August 19, 2021 CDPH Order. Please review the appropriate bulletin/assessment on the Bulletin Page for the Minimum Qualifications and, if qualified, complete the Assessment according to the instructions. How To Apply: You may apply for this position by clicking "Apply Now" on the top or bottom of this page. Contact Maly.Vang@cdcr.ca.gov for your questions regarding the application process, and status of your application. "CCHCS uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. For more information about E-Verify, please go to www.e-verify.gov ." Closing Date/Time: 08/03/2022
Sonoma County, CA
Santa Rosa, California, United States
Position Information Sonoma County's Valley of the Moon Children's Center's Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program is seeking Registered Behavioral Health Clinicians to join their team! Starting salary up to $51.44/hour ($107,361/year) and a competitive total compensation package!* PLUS a $15,000 Signing Bonus^ The Department of Health Services (DHS) is recruiting to fill two time-limited Registered Behavioral Health Clinician positions. The time-limited positions are funded through June 30, 2027. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary or intermittent) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified county employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment. Note: These positions may also be filled by Licensed Behavioral Health Clinicians (Behavioral Health Clinicians), for which there is a separate, concurrent recruitment intended for individuals who are already licensed by the Board of Behavioral Sciences or Board of Psychology. About the Positions Working in the therapeutic setting, the Registered Behavioral Health Clinician will play a crucial role as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team at the Valley of the Moon Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP). They will offer recovery-oriented behavioral health interventions to children, youth, and their families directly under the supervision of professional behavioral health staff. Additional responsibilities include: Interviewing youth, their families, and others involved individuals and agencies to collect and record social health, and mental health information for assessment and evaluation of treatment needs Co-facilitating individual and group treatment in partnership with Residential Counselors Planning, implementing, and providing individual, group, and family counseling with adults and youth in a variety of settings Developing, evaluating, and overseeing the implementation of treatment plans Assisting youth and families with paperwork and enrollment procedures for various treatment and social support programs Preparing and maintaining verbal and written reports such as charting observed behaviors, treatment plan objectives, progress reports, discharge summaries, incident reports, and other information in compliance with Medi-Cal requirements The ideal candidate will possess: Knowledge of Trauma Informed care and credentials in evidence-based practices such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications Understanding of Medi-Cal billing and coding requirements The ability to problem-solve, negotiate, and adapt to client's needs Proven ability to connect with a diverse youth population Strong belief in individual growth, learning, and healing Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced environment Bilingual (English/Spanish) is desirable, but not required What We Offer Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including: Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options Staff Development/Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances of up to $850 and ongoing education/training opportunities Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment ^Hiring Incentives (New Full-Time and Part-Time Hires, Prorated Based on FTE) The Department of Health Services is currently offering a $15,000 signing bonus paid over three installments during the first two years of service. *Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Engineers and Scientists of California Union Local 20 Memorandum of Understanding (ESC MOU) and our Employee Benefits directory. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment. The Civil Service title for this position is Behavioral Health Clinician Intern. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: Any combination of education, training, and experience which would likely provide the knowledge and abilities listed herein. Normally, this would include possession of Master's degree or higher in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field. Special Requirements: Valid, current registration with the State of California as either an Associate Clinical Social Worker, a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Intern, a Registered Psychological Assistant, OR a Registered Psychologist, OR a successor registration or licensure recognized as equivalent by the State of California. Incumbents in this classification are expected to acquire sufficient knowledge and ability to pass the licensing examinations. Consequently, each employee is expected to successfully pass the licensing exam within three years. Failure to pass the licensing exams within three years and/or loss of State registration at any time may result in termination or reassignment, if such a vacancy exists and the incumbent meets the minimum requirements. License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: principles and techniques of individual, family, child, and group counseling; individual, group, and family psychodynamics; psychological diagnostic methods and terminology; personality development from infancy through adulthood; current principles and practices of psychiatric case work; the scope and activities of human and health services systems in the community including private agencies and other community resources; various methods used in individual and group therapies; social aspects, characteristics, treatment, and management of mentally and/or emotionally disturbed individuals and their families; the needs, problems, and attitudes of mentally disturbed, socially, and economically disadvantaged people, and minorities; the principles of community mental health; the principles of crisis intervention, child sexual abuse treatment, forensic services, and school services; client's legal rights. Ability to: set realistic treatment goals and facilitate their attainment; evaluate clients' degree of mental disability or emotional distress; develop and maintain the confidence and cooperation of mentally and emotionally disturbed clients to secure pertinent information and to effectively deliver mental health services; establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, clients, and their families, supervisors, ancillary staff, social agencies, and others who have an interest in mental health issues; supervise individual and group behavior, and provide necessary support; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive clinical records; analyze such information and reach sound decisions on the basis of such information; communicate clearly, both orally and in writing. Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process. You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions. You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately. Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification. Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Responses to supplemental questions may be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored. The selection procedure will consist of the following examination: An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria: Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination which evaluates the education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other qualifications that you demonstrate in your application and/or response to the supplemental questionnaire. Please be aware that resumes and cover letters are not typically evaluated in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants. Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position. HOW TO APPLY Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Continuous recruitments may close without notice at any time that a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need. HR Analyst: BH HR Technician: RR IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions. COUNTY OF SONOMA BENEFITS: GENERAL* These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers: Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment. Health Plan : Choice of five health plans (a PPO, EPO, HMO, and two deductible HMOs) with a County contribution towards the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit.For specific details, please refer to the applicable MOU).A County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement is available for some bargaining units. Retirement : Fully integrated with Social Security.For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit https://scretire.org/active-/-deferred/when-you-are-hired . IRS 457 Plan : Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum. Retiree Medical : County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits. Student Loan Debt Relief : County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education. Plus excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more. For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process and more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at (707) 565-2331.Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources/divisions-and-units/employee-relations/labor-agreements-and-salary-resolution . For specific information about health and welfare benefits including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts go to https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources or, contact the Human Resources' Risk Management-Benefits Office at benefits@sonoma-county.org or (707) 565-2900. *IMPORTANT NOTES: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 07, 2024
Full Time
Position Information Sonoma County's Valley of the Moon Children's Center's Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program is seeking Registered Behavioral Health Clinicians to join their team! Starting salary up to $51.44/hour ($107,361/year) and a competitive total compensation package!* PLUS a $15,000 Signing Bonus^ The Department of Health Services (DHS) is recruiting to fill two time-limited Registered Behavioral Health Clinician positions. The time-limited positions are funded through June 30, 2027. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary or intermittent) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified county employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment. Note: These positions may also be filled by Licensed Behavioral Health Clinicians (Behavioral Health Clinicians), for which there is a separate, concurrent recruitment intended for individuals who are already licensed by the Board of Behavioral Sciences or Board of Psychology. About the Positions Working in the therapeutic setting, the Registered Behavioral Health Clinician will play a crucial role as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team at the Valley of the Moon Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP). They will offer recovery-oriented behavioral health interventions to children, youth, and their families directly under the supervision of professional behavioral health staff. Additional responsibilities include: Interviewing youth, their families, and others involved individuals and agencies to collect and record social health, and mental health information for assessment and evaluation of treatment needs Co-facilitating individual and group treatment in partnership with Residential Counselors Planning, implementing, and providing individual, group, and family counseling with adults and youth in a variety of settings Developing, evaluating, and overseeing the implementation of treatment plans Assisting youth and families with paperwork and enrollment procedures for various treatment and social support programs Preparing and maintaining verbal and written reports such as charting observed behaviors, treatment plan objectives, progress reports, discharge summaries, incident reports, and other information in compliance with Medi-Cal requirements The ideal candidate will possess: Knowledge of Trauma Informed care and credentials in evidence-based practices such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications Understanding of Medi-Cal billing and coding requirements The ability to problem-solve, negotiate, and adapt to client's needs Proven ability to connect with a diverse youth population Strong belief in individual growth, learning, and healing Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced environment Bilingual (English/Spanish) is desirable, but not required What We Offer Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including: Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options Staff Development/Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances of up to $850 and ongoing education/training opportunities Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment ^Hiring Incentives (New Full-Time and Part-Time Hires, Prorated Based on FTE) The Department of Health Services is currently offering a $15,000 signing bonus paid over three installments during the first two years of service. *Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Engineers and Scientists of California Union Local 20 Memorandum of Understanding (ESC MOU) and our Employee Benefits directory. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment. The Civil Service title for this position is Behavioral Health Clinician Intern. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: Any combination of education, training, and experience which would likely provide the knowledge and abilities listed herein. Normally, this would include possession of Master's degree or higher in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field. Special Requirements: Valid, current registration with the State of California as either an Associate Clinical Social Worker, a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Intern, a Registered Psychological Assistant, OR a Registered Psychologist, OR a successor registration or licensure recognized as equivalent by the State of California. Incumbents in this classification are expected to acquire sufficient knowledge and ability to pass the licensing examinations. Consequently, each employee is expected to successfully pass the licensing exam within three years. Failure to pass the licensing exams within three years and/or loss of State registration at any time may result in termination or reassignment, if such a vacancy exists and the incumbent meets the minimum requirements. License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: principles and techniques of individual, family, child, and group counseling; individual, group, and family psychodynamics; psychological diagnostic methods and terminology; personality development from infancy through adulthood; current principles and practices of psychiatric case work; the scope and activities of human and health services systems in the community including private agencies and other community resources; various methods used in individual and group therapies; social aspects, characteristics, treatment, and management of mentally and/or emotionally disturbed individuals and their families; the needs, problems, and attitudes of mentally disturbed, socially, and economically disadvantaged people, and minorities; the principles of community mental health; the principles of crisis intervention, child sexual abuse treatment, forensic services, and school services; client's legal rights. Ability to: set realistic treatment goals and facilitate their attainment; evaluate clients' degree of mental disability or emotional distress; develop and maintain the confidence and cooperation of mentally and emotionally disturbed clients to secure pertinent information and to effectively deliver mental health services; establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, clients, and their families, supervisors, ancillary staff, social agencies, and others who have an interest in mental health issues; supervise individual and group behavior, and provide necessary support; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive clinical records; analyze such information and reach sound decisions on the basis of such information; communicate clearly, both orally and in writing. Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process. You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions. You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately. Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification. Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Responses to supplemental questions may be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored. The selection procedure will consist of the following examination: An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria: Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination which evaluates the education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other qualifications that you demonstrate in your application and/or response to the supplemental questionnaire. Please be aware that resumes and cover letters are not typically evaluated in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants. Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position. HOW TO APPLY Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Continuous recruitments may close without notice at any time that a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need. HR Analyst: BH HR Technician: RR IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions. COUNTY OF SONOMA BENEFITS: GENERAL* These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers: Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment. Health Plan : Choice of five health plans (a PPO, EPO, HMO, and two deductible HMOs) with a County contribution towards the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit.For specific details, please refer to the applicable MOU).A County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement is available for some bargaining units. Retirement : Fully integrated with Social Security.For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit https://scretire.org/active-/-deferred/when-you-are-hired . IRS 457 Plan : Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum. Retiree Medical : County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits. Student Loan Debt Relief : County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education. Plus excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more. For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process and more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at (707) 565-2331.Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources/divisions-and-units/employee-relations/labor-agreements-and-salary-resolution . For specific information about health and welfare benefits including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts go to https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources or, contact the Human Resources' Risk Management-Benefits Office at benefits@sonoma-county.org or (707) 565-2900. *IMPORTANT NOTES: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
City of Santa Clara, CA
Santa Clara, California, United States
Description The Department: The Community Development Department strives to enhance the community’s safety, welfare, quality of life, and economic opportunities by providing advanced planning, development review, permitting and inspection services, as well as administration of programs related to affordable housing. To learn more about the City of Santa Clara's Department of Community Development/Housing click here. . The Position: The Permit Technician is an entry level classification in the Permit Technician series. Incumbents work under direct supervision and are expected to follow established procedures and policies in order to perform the job duties. Work is generally reviewed on completion of task. Incumbents will evaluate situations, identify problems, and exercise sound independent judgment within established guidelines. This classification is distinguished from the Senior Permit Technician classification in that the latter possess journey level knowledge and experience required to perform the more complex work assigned to the series and acts as a lead to Permit Technicians. The Permit Technician, under supervision, performs a variety of construction review, permit issuance, and customer service functions related to the plan review and permit issuance process. Duties may include, but are not limited to; explaining process, procedures and requirements for permit submittal and issuance, resolving customer issues and concerns, calculating appropriate fees and maintaining our computerized permit record tracking system. Works on complex special projects and other related work as assigned. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED BELOW. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT. MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW. Typical Duties This description may not include all the duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be performed. Under direct supervision: • Performs clerical and public counter work and customer service related to the City's development process; • Provides information to the public regarding City regulations, procedures, and policies; • Reviews and prepares various plan checks for express plan review, permit applications, materials, documents, and plan submittals for permits and verifies accuracy, completeness, and compliance with pertinent laws and City guidelines; • Assists applicants in completing the permit application process; • Responds to customers about permit inquiries and may serve as a liaison to developers or contractors in order to provide status updates on applications; • Calculates review, inspection, permit, and related fees, and collects funds and issues receipts; • Issues construction and/or operational permits; • Performs computer data entry, data organization, and records access retrieval; • Maintains logs and records of permits issued; • Performs simple plan checks and prepares plan checks for review; • Distributes, coordinates, monitors, tracks, and files construction documents and permits for utilizing data management systems; • Researches files and databases regarding prior actions, decisions, development activities, and other information as required; • Verifies zoning, geologic hazard, environmental contamination, flood zone, historic, and other status of permit sites; • May assist in preparing reports, including but not limited to revenue and workflow reporting; • May assist in recommending process or procedural improvements; • Coordinates workflow with other City departments and outside agencies; and • Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • Graduation from high school or possession of a G.E.D.; AND • One (1) of the following experience patterns: o Two (2) years of increasingly responsible office experience that involves extensive public contact in fire, planning, building, engineering, architecture, building construction trades, or related field; or o One (1) year of permit technician experience in a City or County Fire, Building, or Community Development Department. ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTION: • Completion of 30-semester units/90 quarter units of college education from an accredited college or university, may be substituted for one (1) year of the required two (2) years of the required experience. LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATES • Possession of an appropriate, valid Class C California driver's license is required at time of appointment. • Possession of an International Code Council (ICC) Permit Technician certification is required to be obtained and maintained within one (1) year of appointment. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Must be able to perform all the essential functions of the job assignment. Candidates must attain a passing score on each phase of the examination process to qualify for the Eligible List. A department interview will be required prior to appointment. Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. VETERAN’S PREFERENCE POINTS: This position qualifies for Veteran’s Preference Points. Applicants who have separated from service (Active Duty Status) must submit proof of honorable discharge (Form DD214) with their application at time of filing or will be ineligible to have points added to their final score. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: • Building, Fire, and/or environmental Codes and regulations, maps, reading/reviewing construction plans and specifications, terminology and processes; • Database and records management practices and procedures; • Procedures associated with construction and operational permits; and • Policies and procedures of fee assessment. Ability to: • Read, understand, apply, and explain basic laws, City ordinances, regulations, and procedures that are routine in nature; • Analyze and resolve specific applications, plan review, and permit inquiries; • Deal effectively with customers and staff and use basic principles and techniques of customer service; • Actively participate in process improvement changes to streamline procedures and processes; • Assist in providing technical training to departmental staff; • Read and interpret construction plans and specifications; • Make accurate mathematical calculations regarding fees; • Perform accurate data entry; • Operate variety office equipment and use City systems and applications, including Microsoft Office Suite and other applicable City databases; • Handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet strict deadlines; • Evaluate situations, identify problems, and exercise sound independent judgment within established guidelines • Communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing; • Work in a team-based environment to achieve common goals; • Work effectively with the public, developers, consultants, and other City staff; and • Bend, stoop, reach, carry, climb, and lift as necessary to perform assigned duties. Additional Information: You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applications must be filled out completely (i.e. do not write “see resume or personnel file.”) To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Cover Letter and, 2) Resume. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov . This position is continuous or open until filled: Applications will be reviewed on a bi-weekly basis for consideration to the position. If you are interested in applying you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, before the position is closed. The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov . City of Santa Clara Benefit Summary Overview for Bargaining Unit #5, 7, & 8 Employees Association This summary provides a brief overview of the City of Santa Clara's benefits available to Bargaining Unit #5, 7, & 8 employees in 2024. In the event of any conflict between the information in this summary and the applicable official plan documents, City Manager's Directives (CMDs), Personnel and Salary Resolution, or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the applicable official plan documents, CMDs, Personnel and Salary Resolution, or MOU will prevail over this summary. Benefits are subject to change. Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) Classic Employees: 2.7% @ age 55 formula - employee pays 8.00% of gross pay, minus $61 bi-weekly New Employees: 2.0% @ age 62 formula - employee pays 7.00% of gross pay Medicare and Social Security (FICA) Employee pays 6.20% up to $10,397.40(Social Security) and 1.45% (Medicare) of gross pay Health Insurance: City contribution up to 90% of the Kaiser Family premium per month, based on enrollment in a CalPERS health plan Employees electing health coverage with premiums above the City health contribution will pay additional premium costs from salary on a pre-tax basis The City’s contribution is prorated based on scheduled hours for part time employees Coverage is effective as early asthe first day of the monthafter date of hire If an employee enrolls in a plan with a monthly premium that is less than $946.86, they will be paid the difference in cash Employees hired on or after 1/1/2022 who opt-out of City-offered health insurance and provide annual attestation and acceptableproof of alternative required coverage for themselves and their tax family, if applicable, are eligible for a cash-in-lieu amount of $250/month. Contact Human Resources for more details Dental Insurance: Choice of two Delta Dental plans; enrollment is mandatory City pays lowest cost employee only plan; additional cost is paid by employee Coverage is effective as early asthe first day of the monthafter date of hire Vision Insurance: Choice of two VSP plans City pays lowest cost employee only plan; additional cost is paid by employee Coverage is effective as early asthe first day of the monthafter date of hire Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA): City contributes $50.00 a month toward employee's VEBA account Account funds may be used to pay for qualified medical expenses after separation from the City and after age 50 (pre-tax) Life Insurance: City pays for $15,000 of Basic Life Insurance coverage Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment Additional optional insurance may be purchased by the employee for the employee, spouse, domestic partner, and/or dependent children State Disability Insurance (SDI): Employee pays 1.1% of gross pay (includes Paid Family Leave) 7 day waiting period. Weekly paid leave for absences due to non-work related injuries/illnesses. Benefit is based on past earnings. Refer to edd.ca.gov for more information Paid Family Leave (PFL): Up to 8 weeks of benefits within a 12-month period to care for a family member or to bond with a new child No waiting period. Weekly paid leave benefit. Benefit is based on past earnings. Refer to edd.ca.gov for more information Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance: Benefit is 2/3 of basic wage up to $7,500; max of $5,000/month City pays $.558/$100 of insured earnings 30 calendar day waiting period Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment Deferred Compensation: Voluntary plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions Employee may contribute up to the lesser of the IRS maximum or100% of gross compensation into a pre-tax 457(b) account or a post-tax Roth 457(b) account (or a combination of the two accounts) subject to IRS rules Flexible Spending Account (IRS Section 125 Plan): Employee may contribute up to $3,200per year in pre-tax dollars to a health care spending account Employee may contribute up to $5,000 per year in pre-tax dollars to a dependent care spending account Employee may contribute up to $315per month in pre-tax dollars to a commuter benefit plan Vacation: Vacation is accrued bi-weekly, cannot use vacation during first 6months of City service For 1 -4 years of service: 10 days (80 hours)/year For 5 -9 years of service: 15 days (120 hours)/year For 10 - 15 years of service: 21 days (168 hours)/year For 16 - 20 years of service: 22 days (176 hours)/year For 21+ years of service: 24 days (192 hours)/year Maximum vacation accrual is 450 hours Once per year, employees can elect to convert up to 40 hours of accrued vacation to cash to be paid out the following calendar year Sick Leave: Sick leave is accrued bi-weekly for equivalent of 96 hours per calendar year with no maximum accrual Up to 48 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for family illness Up to 40 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for personal leave Employee may convert sick leave to vacation once per calendar year (annual maximum conversion is 96 hours sick to 48 hours vacation) Partial sick leave payoff provision on retirement depending on years of service Non-Management Leave: 24 hours of non-management leave credited to employees each January 1st New employees hired between January 1st and June 30th receive 24 hours of non-management leave their first year New employees hired between July 1st and December 31st receive 12 hours of non-management leave their first year Unused non-management leave may not be carried over from one calendar year to the next Compensatory Time Off (CTO): Employees may accrue CTO in lieu of overtime hours (maximum accrual is set by department) 16 hours of CTO is credited to employees each January 1st (prorated if hired after January 1st) Holidays: Seventeen paid eight-hour holidays per year (13 & 4 holidays between 12/25 to 1/1 of following year) Reimbursements/Allowances (for specific classifications): Raingear: Up to $120 per fiscal year for eligible classifications Safety Boots: Upt to $237 per fiscal year for eligible employees Walking Shoes: Up to $120 per fiscal year for eligible classifications (See MOU for details) Tools: $500 per fiscal year reimbursement for Auto Foreperson classification Phone allowance of $80/month for Senior Key Customer Representative(s) and Key Customer Representative(s) job classifications Bilingual Pay: Certified bilingual employees are eligible for $55/bi-weekly bilingual pay Night Differential Pay: Librarians and library support employees whose regular assignments are to City libraries are eligible for 5.0% night differential pay for all hours worked between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. so long as they work a minimum of 2 consecutive hours between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. All other employees are eligible for 5.0% night differential pay for all hours worked between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00a.m. so long as they work a minimum of 2 consecutive hours between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. Standby Pay: Employees in the classification of Electric Utility Programmer Analyst, Electric Utility Network Administrator, and Senior Energy Systems Analyst are eligible for standby pay of $100/week when assigned to work standby Tuition Reimbursement Program: Up to $2,000 per fiscal year for tuition reimbursement Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling to employees and dependents. Up to maximum of five (5) consultations per family member per incident per year City paid benefit Retiree Medical Reimbursement Program: Employees who retire from the City with at least ten (10) years of service shall receive reimbursement to help cover retiree single health insurance premiums. The reimbursement maximum includes the PEMHCA minimum. Up to age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $416/month in 2024(amount adjusted annually) After age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $249/month in 2024(amount adjusted annually) Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
Description The Department: The Community Development Department strives to enhance the community’s safety, welfare, quality of life, and economic opportunities by providing advanced planning, development review, permitting and inspection services, as well as administration of programs related to affordable housing. To learn more about the City of Santa Clara's Department of Community Development/Housing click here. . The Position: The Permit Technician is an entry level classification in the Permit Technician series. Incumbents work under direct supervision and are expected to follow established procedures and policies in order to perform the job duties. Work is generally reviewed on completion of task. Incumbents will evaluate situations, identify problems, and exercise sound independent judgment within established guidelines. This classification is distinguished from the Senior Permit Technician classification in that the latter possess journey level knowledge and experience required to perform the more complex work assigned to the series and acts as a lead to Permit Technicians. The Permit Technician, under supervision, performs a variety of construction review, permit issuance, and customer service functions related to the plan review and permit issuance process. Duties may include, but are not limited to; explaining process, procedures and requirements for permit submittal and issuance, resolving customer issues and concerns, calculating appropriate fees and maintaining our computerized permit record tracking system. Works on complex special projects and other related work as assigned. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED BELOW. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT. MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW. Typical Duties This description may not include all the duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be performed. Under direct supervision: • Performs clerical and public counter work and customer service related to the City's development process; • Provides information to the public regarding City regulations, procedures, and policies; • Reviews and prepares various plan checks for express plan review, permit applications, materials, documents, and plan submittals for permits and verifies accuracy, completeness, and compliance with pertinent laws and City guidelines; • Assists applicants in completing the permit application process; • Responds to customers about permit inquiries and may serve as a liaison to developers or contractors in order to provide status updates on applications; • Calculates review, inspection, permit, and related fees, and collects funds and issues receipts; • Issues construction and/or operational permits; • Performs computer data entry, data organization, and records access retrieval; • Maintains logs and records of permits issued; • Performs simple plan checks and prepares plan checks for review; • Distributes, coordinates, monitors, tracks, and files construction documents and permits for utilizing data management systems; • Researches files and databases regarding prior actions, decisions, development activities, and other information as required; • Verifies zoning, geologic hazard, environmental contamination, flood zone, historic, and other status of permit sites; • May assist in preparing reports, including but not limited to revenue and workflow reporting; • May assist in recommending process or procedural improvements; • Coordinates workflow with other City departments and outside agencies; and • Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • Graduation from high school or possession of a G.E.D.; AND • One (1) of the following experience patterns: o Two (2) years of increasingly responsible office experience that involves extensive public contact in fire, planning, building, engineering, architecture, building construction trades, or related field; or o One (1) year of permit technician experience in a City or County Fire, Building, or Community Development Department. ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTION: • Completion of 30-semester units/90 quarter units of college education from an accredited college or university, may be substituted for one (1) year of the required two (2) years of the required experience. LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATES • Possession of an appropriate, valid Class C California driver's license is required at time of appointment. • Possession of an International Code Council (ICC) Permit Technician certification is required to be obtained and maintained within one (1) year of appointment. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Must be able to perform all the essential functions of the job assignment. Candidates must attain a passing score on each phase of the examination process to qualify for the Eligible List. A department interview will be required prior to appointment. Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. VETERAN’S PREFERENCE POINTS: This position qualifies for Veteran’s Preference Points. Applicants who have separated from service (Active Duty Status) must submit proof of honorable discharge (Form DD214) with their application at time of filing or will be ineligible to have points added to their final score. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: • Building, Fire, and/or environmental Codes and regulations, maps, reading/reviewing construction plans and specifications, terminology and processes; • Database and records management practices and procedures; • Procedures associated with construction and operational permits; and • Policies and procedures of fee assessment. Ability to: • Read, understand, apply, and explain basic laws, City ordinances, regulations, and procedures that are routine in nature; • Analyze and resolve specific applications, plan review, and permit inquiries; • Deal effectively with customers and staff and use basic principles and techniques of customer service; • Actively participate in process improvement changes to streamline procedures and processes; • Assist in providing technical training to departmental staff; • Read and interpret construction plans and specifications; • Make accurate mathematical calculations regarding fees; • Perform accurate data entry; • Operate variety office equipment and use City systems and applications, including Microsoft Office Suite and other applicable City databases; • Handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet strict deadlines; • Evaluate situations, identify problems, and exercise sound independent judgment within established guidelines • Communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing; • Work in a team-based environment to achieve common goals; • Work effectively with the public, developers, consultants, and other City staff; and • Bend, stoop, reach, carry, climb, and lift as necessary to perform assigned duties. Additional Information: You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applications must be filled out completely (i.e. do not write “see resume or personnel file.”) To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Cover Letter and, 2) Resume. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov . This position is continuous or open until filled: Applications will be reviewed on a bi-weekly basis for consideration to the position. If you are interested in applying you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, before the position is closed. The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov . City of Santa Clara Benefit Summary Overview for Bargaining Unit #5, 7, & 8 Employees Association This summary provides a brief overview of the City of Santa Clara's benefits available to Bargaining Unit #5, 7, & 8 employees in 2024. In the event of any conflict between the information in this summary and the applicable official plan documents, City Manager's Directives (CMDs), Personnel and Salary Resolution, or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the applicable official plan documents, CMDs, Personnel and Salary Resolution, or MOU will prevail over this summary. Benefits are subject to change. Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) Classic Employees: 2.7% @ age 55 formula - employee pays 8.00% of gross pay, minus $61 bi-weekly New Employees: 2.0% @ age 62 formula - employee pays 7.00% of gross pay Medicare and Social Security (FICA) Employee pays 6.20% up to $10,397.40(Social Security) and 1.45% (Medicare) of gross pay Health Insurance: City contribution up to 90% of the Kaiser Family premium per month, based on enrollment in a CalPERS health plan Employees electing health coverage with premiums above the City health contribution will pay additional premium costs from salary on a pre-tax basis The City’s contribution is prorated based on scheduled hours for part time employees Coverage is effective as early asthe first day of the monthafter date of hire If an employee enrolls in a plan with a monthly premium that is less than $946.86, they will be paid the difference in cash Employees hired on or after 1/1/2022 who opt-out of City-offered health insurance and provide annual attestation and acceptableproof of alternative required coverage for themselves and their tax family, if applicable, are eligible for a cash-in-lieu amount of $250/month. Contact Human Resources for more details Dental Insurance: Choice of two Delta Dental plans; enrollment is mandatory City pays lowest cost employee only plan; additional cost is paid by employee Coverage is effective as early asthe first day of the monthafter date of hire Vision Insurance: Choice of two VSP plans City pays lowest cost employee only plan; additional cost is paid by employee Coverage is effective as early asthe first day of the monthafter date of hire Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA): City contributes $50.00 a month toward employee's VEBA account Account funds may be used to pay for qualified medical expenses after separation from the City and after age 50 (pre-tax) Life Insurance: City pays for $15,000 of Basic Life Insurance coverage Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment Additional optional insurance may be purchased by the employee for the employee, spouse, domestic partner, and/or dependent children State Disability Insurance (SDI): Employee pays 1.1% of gross pay (includes Paid Family Leave) 7 day waiting period. Weekly paid leave for absences due to non-work related injuries/illnesses. Benefit is based on past earnings. Refer to edd.ca.gov for more information Paid Family Leave (PFL): Up to 8 weeks of benefits within a 12-month period to care for a family member or to bond with a new child No waiting period. Weekly paid leave benefit. Benefit is based on past earnings. Refer to edd.ca.gov for more information Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance: Benefit is 2/3 of basic wage up to $7,500; max of $5,000/month City pays $.558/$100 of insured earnings 30 calendar day waiting period Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment Deferred Compensation: Voluntary plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions Employee may contribute up to the lesser of the IRS maximum or100% of gross compensation into a pre-tax 457(b) account or a post-tax Roth 457(b) account (or a combination of the two accounts) subject to IRS rules Flexible Spending Account (IRS Section 125 Plan): Employee may contribute up to $3,200per year in pre-tax dollars to a health care spending account Employee may contribute up to $5,000 per year in pre-tax dollars to a dependent care spending account Employee may contribute up to $315per month in pre-tax dollars to a commuter benefit plan Vacation: Vacation is accrued bi-weekly, cannot use vacation during first 6months of City service For 1 -4 years of service: 10 days (80 hours)/year For 5 -9 years of service: 15 days (120 hours)/year For 10 - 15 years of service: 21 days (168 hours)/year For 16 - 20 years of service: 22 days (176 hours)/year For 21+ years of service: 24 days (192 hours)/year Maximum vacation accrual is 450 hours Once per year, employees can elect to convert up to 40 hours of accrued vacation to cash to be paid out the following calendar year Sick Leave: Sick leave is accrued bi-weekly for equivalent of 96 hours per calendar year with no maximum accrual Up to 48 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for family illness Up to 40 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for personal leave Employee may convert sick leave to vacation once per calendar year (annual maximum conversion is 96 hours sick to 48 hours vacation) Partial sick leave payoff provision on retirement depending on years of service Non-Management Leave: 24 hours of non-management leave credited to employees each January 1st New employees hired between January 1st and June 30th receive 24 hours of non-management leave their first year New employees hired between July 1st and December 31st receive 12 hours of non-management leave their first year Unused non-management leave may not be carried over from one calendar year to the next Compensatory Time Off (CTO): Employees may accrue CTO in lieu of overtime hours (maximum accrual is set by department) 16 hours of CTO is credited to employees each January 1st (prorated if hired after January 1st) Holidays: Seventeen paid eight-hour holidays per year (13 & 4 holidays between 12/25 to 1/1 of following year) Reimbursements/Allowances (for specific classifications): Raingear: Up to $120 per fiscal year for eligible classifications Safety Boots: Upt to $237 per fiscal year for eligible employees Walking Shoes: Up to $120 per fiscal year for eligible classifications (See MOU for details) Tools: $500 per fiscal year reimbursement for Auto Foreperson classification Phone allowance of $80/month for Senior Key Customer Representative(s) and Key Customer Representative(s) job classifications Bilingual Pay: Certified bilingual employees are eligible for $55/bi-weekly bilingual pay Night Differential Pay: Librarians and library support employees whose regular assignments are to City libraries are eligible for 5.0% night differential pay for all hours worked between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. so long as they work a minimum of 2 consecutive hours between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. All other employees are eligible for 5.0% night differential pay for all hours worked between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00a.m. so long as they work a minimum of 2 consecutive hours between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. Standby Pay: Employees in the classification of Electric Utility Programmer Analyst, Electric Utility Network Administrator, and Senior Energy Systems Analyst are eligible for standby pay of $100/week when assigned to work standby Tuition Reimbursement Program: Up to $2,000 per fiscal year for tuition reimbursement Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling to employees and dependents. Up to maximum of five (5) consultations per family member per incident per year City paid benefit Retiree Medical Reimbursement Program: Employees who retire from the City with at least ten (10) years of service shall receive reimbursement to help cover retiree single health insurance premiums. The reimbursement maximum includes the PEMHCA minimum. Up to age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $416/month in 2024(amount adjusted annually) After age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $249/month in 2024(amount adjusted annually) Closing Date/Time: Continuous
CITY OF OAKLAND, CA
Oakland, California, United States
The Position The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city’s historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees. Why join the City of Oakland Police Department? Take a step into law enforcement and make a difference in our community by becoming a part of the Oakland Police Department! The City of Oakland is currently recruiting to fill nine (9) Police Services Technician II vacancies within the Oakland Police Department (OPD). The current vacancies are assigned to the Patrol Division and subject to working all shifts, including graveyard and weekends to support a 24-hours/7-days per week operation in an emergency response environment. The Police Services Technician II is a civilian classification that provides technical and clerical assistance to Police Officers and community services throughout the City of Oakland for critical work functions in support of reducing crime. The ideal candidate has strong problem solving and communication skills, is able to handle difficult and/or stressful situations, and is confident working with the public. This person has an optimistic attitude, works collaboratively and thrives in a team setting. We are looking for someone who is: Detail Oriented: You have the ability to maintain a variety of record keeping systems, learn police radio procedures, and read and follow maps. A Clear Communicator: You effectively convey information both verbally and in writing, fostering clear and concise communication. An Enthusiastic Team Player: You are able to work effectively in a team or group setting, and with a culturally diverse community. Composed: You work well under pressure and are capable of performing in a high stress environment while maintaining your professionalism. Analytica l: You are able to gather and compile facts and data, and apply and interpret Police Department policies and procedures. What you will typically be responsible for: Answering questions and respond to complaints, service requests or referrals from the public, other agencies, or City departments. Working with the public both in person and via phone and communicating during stressful or unfavorable situations. Ensuring departmental rules and local, state, and federal laws are being followed. Arranging for and/or making crime prevention presentations to neighborhood and community organizations. Patrolling assigned area and operating a two-way radio. Processing licenses, permits and applications and collecting fees. A few reasons you might love this job: You will have the ability to serve your community and effect positive change. You will be making Oakland a safer place to work and live. You will work effectively in a highly structured, rank organized environment. You will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of tasks which makes the job exciting and increases the chance to learn something new. A few challenges you might face in this job: You will respond to complaints from community members who may be disgruntled. You may have a lack of staff and resources that can make the job more difficult. The department may face budgetary constraints that may affect your ability to perform your job. Competencies Required: Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner Fact Finding: Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question Reading Comprehension: Understanding and using written information Environmental Exposure Tolerance: Performing under physically demanding conditions Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products Handling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue Professional Impact: Presenting self as a positive representative of the organization Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals Read the complete job description by clicking this Police Services Technician II The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill other vacancies that occur within the City including full-time and permanent part-time positions, if applicable. *Click on the link below to see a video on what it's like to work for the City of Oakland! Working for the City of Oakland Minimum Requirements for Application This is a public contact position. The City highly encourages all bilingual candidates to apply! Some positions may require bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin. Under the authority of Civil Service Rules Section 5.03, if a position requires bilingual language skills, only those candidates who have indicated they are bilingual in the required language(s) will be referred. Bilingual candidates will be required to successfully pass a language proficiency test if selected for hire. Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications is acceptable. Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Experience: Two years of full-time work experience involving public contact related work, or one year of work as a Police Services Technician I. License or Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License which must be maintained throughout employment with the City. Other Requirements: Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older. Must pass a background investigation. Must pass the Police Services Technician (PST) course as a condition of continued employment. Must pass a six (6) hour Department of Justice training course regulating access to Law enforcement data systems. Required to wear a uniform on duty. Desirable Qualifications: Previous customer service experience. Supplemental Information The Recruitment Process: The City of Oakland works with a Civil Service system. Applicants apply online, and HR staff reviews their experience, education, and training listed on the application against the “minimum qualifications” listed for each position. Candidates who demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements are then invited to participate in an assessment process (or testing) to measure their knowledge, skills, and abilities in job-related areas. Candidates who do not demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements will have an opportunity to request a final review. Candidates must request a final review within 5 business days of being notified that they did not meet the minimum qualifications. In the final review, candidates may clarify information already provided on their application. No additional work history, education, or certifications will be accepted. Any decisions made during this review process will be final. For some recruitments, more than one type of assessment may be used. Depending on the number of candidates who pass the first assessment (multiple-choice test, structured interview, writing exercise, performance exam) you may be asked to complete a secondary assessment before the recruitment is finalized. If a secondary assessment is scheduled, you will be notified by email with specific details. If a secondary assessment is not scheduled, department hiring interviews will occur during this time frame. Candidates who pass each stage in the process will be placed on an eligible list. Some candidates may receive extra points, for example, if you are a Veteran with an honorable discharge, or if you are a current City of Oakland resident. If you’re applying to a “restricted” posting and you are eligible as a current City employee, you may also receive additional points for your City service. Extra points are only applied to passing scores, so if you do not pass every element of the testing process, you cannot use extra points to pass. The City of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process and date of examination as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity. The information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. What’s in it for you? 15 paid holidays Vacation: 2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service Retirement: CalPERS (California Public Employees’ Retirement System) with a pension formula of 2.5% @ 55 (for Classic CalPERS members) and 2% @ 62 for new CalPERS members. Classic Employees contribute 8% of pre-tax wages. The City of Oakland does not participate in Social Security Health: The City of Oakland pays the full cost of employee and eligible dependent coverage at the Kaiser rate. Other plans include Anthem, Blue Shield, United Health Care, and other HMO and PPO plans Dental: Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents Vision: VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents Sick leave: Employees accrue 12 days per year Deferred Compensation: 457(b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401(k)plan Other benefits include a Flexible Spending Account, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance up to $200k & Employee Training. Applicants are required to submit criminal history information upon request after receiving a conditional offer of employment. If the requested information is not furnished in a timely manner, applicants will not qualify for further consideration and will be removed from the eligible list. Disaster Service Workers All employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. How to Apply Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least two to three hours to submit your application if you are a new user of the system. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oaklandca/default.cfm. If you do not have access to a computer, there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also workstations at the Human Resources Management Department, 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612. Workstations are available during regular business hours (normally 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). Our online application system is provided by GovernmentJobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact GovernmentJobs Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday. You may also call the City of Oakland Human Resources Management Department during regular business hours at (510) 238-3112 for information; however, we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system. For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Alyssa Carnagey, Assistant HR Analyst, at ACarnagey@oaklandca.gov . The City of Oakland is committed to the wellbeing of its employees and offers comprehensive health and wellness services along with an array of other benefits for most positions. Benefits may include*: • CalPERS Medical • Dental • Vision • Medical Waiver Plan - Cash-In-Lieu • Flexible Spending Accounts • Commuter Benefits • Group & Supplemental Life Insurance • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH) • Pension Benefits • Deferred Compensation * Specific benefits may vary depending on the assignedspecific bargaining unit. Information regarding most benefits can be reviewed here: Employee Benefits Information Current MOUs may be reviewed here: City of Oakland Labor Agreements Closing Date/Time: 4/25/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Apr 05, 2024
Full Time
The Position The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity, inclusion, and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the city’s historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation, we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting, meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture, community, and individualism of employees. Why join the City of Oakland Police Department? Take a step into law enforcement and make a difference in our community by becoming a part of the Oakland Police Department! The City of Oakland is currently recruiting to fill nine (9) Police Services Technician II vacancies within the Oakland Police Department (OPD). The current vacancies are assigned to the Patrol Division and subject to working all shifts, including graveyard and weekends to support a 24-hours/7-days per week operation in an emergency response environment. The Police Services Technician II is a civilian classification that provides technical and clerical assistance to Police Officers and community services throughout the City of Oakland for critical work functions in support of reducing crime. The ideal candidate has strong problem solving and communication skills, is able to handle difficult and/or stressful situations, and is confident working with the public. This person has an optimistic attitude, works collaboratively and thrives in a team setting. We are looking for someone who is: Detail Oriented: You have the ability to maintain a variety of record keeping systems, learn police radio procedures, and read and follow maps. A Clear Communicator: You effectively convey information both verbally and in writing, fostering clear and concise communication. An Enthusiastic Team Player: You are able to work effectively in a team or group setting, and with a culturally diverse community. Composed: You work well under pressure and are capable of performing in a high stress environment while maintaining your professionalism. Analytica l: You are able to gather and compile facts and data, and apply and interpret Police Department policies and procedures. What you will typically be responsible for: Answering questions and respond to complaints, service requests or referrals from the public, other agencies, or City departments. Working with the public both in person and via phone and communicating during stressful or unfavorable situations. Ensuring departmental rules and local, state, and federal laws are being followed. Arranging for and/or making crime prevention presentations to neighborhood and community organizations. Patrolling assigned area and operating a two-way radio. Processing licenses, permits and applications and collecting fees. A few reasons you might love this job: You will have the ability to serve your community and effect positive change. You will be making Oakland a safer place to work and live. You will work effectively in a highly structured, rank organized environment. You will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of tasks which makes the job exciting and increases the chance to learn something new. A few challenges you might face in this job: You will respond to complaints from community members who may be disgruntled. You may have a lack of staff and resources that can make the job more difficult. The department may face budgetary constraints that may affect your ability to perform your job. Competencies Required: Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner Fact Finding: Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question Reading Comprehension: Understanding and using written information Environmental Exposure Tolerance: Performing under physically demanding conditions Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products Handling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue Professional Impact: Presenting self as a positive representative of the organization Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals Read the complete job description by clicking this Police Services Technician II The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill other vacancies that occur within the City including full-time and permanent part-time positions, if applicable. *Click on the link below to see a video on what it's like to work for the City of Oakland! Working for the City of Oakland Minimum Requirements for Application This is a public contact position. The City highly encourages all bilingual candidates to apply! Some positions may require bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin. Under the authority of Civil Service Rules Section 5.03, if a position requires bilingual language skills, only those candidates who have indicated they are bilingual in the required language(s) will be referred. Bilingual candidates will be required to successfully pass a language proficiency test if selected for hire. Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications is acceptable. Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Experience: Two years of full-time work experience involving public contact related work, or one year of work as a Police Services Technician I. License or Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License which must be maintained throughout employment with the City. Other Requirements: Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older. Must pass a background investigation. Must pass the Police Services Technician (PST) course as a condition of continued employment. Must pass a six (6) hour Department of Justice training course regulating access to Law enforcement data systems. Required to wear a uniform on duty. Desirable Qualifications: Previous customer service experience. Supplemental Information The Recruitment Process: The City of Oakland works with a Civil Service system. Applicants apply online, and HR staff reviews their experience, education, and training listed on the application against the “minimum qualifications” listed for each position. Candidates who demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements are then invited to participate in an assessment process (or testing) to measure their knowledge, skills, and abilities in job-related areas. Candidates who do not demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements will have an opportunity to request a final review. Candidates must request a final review within 5 business days of being notified that they did not meet the minimum qualifications. In the final review, candidates may clarify information already provided on their application. No additional work history, education, or certifications will be accepted. Any decisions made during this review process will be final. For some recruitments, more than one type of assessment may be used. Depending on the number of candidates who pass the first assessment (multiple-choice test, structured interview, writing exercise, performance exam) you may be asked to complete a secondary assessment before the recruitment is finalized. If a secondary assessment is scheduled, you will be notified by email with specific details. If a secondary assessment is not scheduled, department hiring interviews will occur during this time frame. Candidates who pass each stage in the process will be placed on an eligible list. Some candidates may receive extra points, for example, if you are a Veteran with an honorable discharge, or if you are a current City of Oakland resident. If you’re applying to a “restricted” posting and you are eligible as a current City employee, you may also receive additional points for your City service. Extra points are only applied to passing scores, so if you do not pass every element of the testing process, you cannot use extra points to pass. The City of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process and date of examination as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity. The information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. What’s in it for you? 15 paid holidays Vacation: 2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service Retirement: CalPERS (California Public Employees’ Retirement System) with a pension formula of 2.5% @ 55 (for Classic CalPERS members) and 2% @ 62 for new CalPERS members. Classic Employees contribute 8% of pre-tax wages. The City of Oakland does not participate in Social Security Health: The City of Oakland pays the full cost of employee and eligible dependent coverage at the Kaiser rate. Other plans include Anthem, Blue Shield, United Health Care, and other HMO and PPO plans Dental: Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents Vision: VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents Sick leave: Employees accrue 12 days per year Deferred Compensation: 457(b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401(k)plan Other benefits include a Flexible Spending Account, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance up to $200k & Employee Training. Applicants are required to submit criminal history information upon request after receiving a conditional offer of employment. If the requested information is not furnished in a timely manner, applicants will not qualify for further consideration and will be removed from the eligible list. Disaster Service Workers All employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. How to Apply Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least two to three hours to submit your application if you are a new user of the system. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oaklandca/default.cfm. If you do not have access to a computer, there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also workstations at the Human Resources Management Department, 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612. Workstations are available during regular business hours (normally 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). Our online application system is provided by GovernmentJobs. If you have problems while applying online, please contact GovernmentJobs Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday. You may also call the City of Oakland Human Resources Management Department during regular business hours at (510) 238-3112 for information; however, we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system. For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Alyssa Carnagey, Assistant HR Analyst, at ACarnagey@oaklandca.gov . The City of Oakland is committed to the wellbeing of its employees and offers comprehensive health and wellness services along with an array of other benefits for most positions. Benefits may include*: • CalPERS Medical • Dental • Vision • Medical Waiver Plan - Cash-In-Lieu • Flexible Spending Accounts • Commuter Benefits • Group & Supplemental Life Insurance • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH) • Pension Benefits • Deferred Compensation * Specific benefits may vary depending on the assignedspecific bargaining unit. Information regarding most benefits can be reviewed here: Employee Benefits Information Current MOUs may be reviewed here: City of Oakland Labor Agreements Closing Date/Time: 4/25/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
CALAVERAS COUNTY, CA
San Andreas, California, United States
Position Description Environmental Health Technician I: $21.03 - $25.60 Environmental Health Technician II: $22.33 - $27.11 Environmental Health Technician III: $24.32 - $29.55 Under general supervision the Environmental Health Technician series is a non registered classification and is called upon to assist Registered Environment Health Specialist staff. This class may perform inspections and investigations in the field of Environmental Health without direct oversight of registered staff where a certificate or registration as issued by the State Department of Health Services is not required. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS : This is a technician position series that does not require certification from the State of California Department of Health Services. The series requires a scientific background in Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry or other closely related field. Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships at all organizational levels and with the public; ability to work independently and make sound and reasonable judgments when working in the field and the ability to quickly learn new skills are high desirable. Example of Duties Performs inspections on water wells, tire generators. Assists in the remediation of illegal waste tire disposal sites. Participates in vector control activities, including but not limited to, trapping and identification of mosquitoes species. Assists in grant writing activities. Supports Registered Environmental Health Specialists as necessary in inspections and investigations. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of: Windows NT operating system; GIS and GPS software applications; modern office methods and practices including common software applications; business English, including vocabulary, correct grammatical usage and punctuation; modem filing methods; common office machines and their operation, including use of personal computers. Ability to: Work under general supervision; complete tasks and assignments with deadlines; work independently; assist in the developing and implementing of goals, objectives, work sites, policies, procedures, and work standards; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Education, Training, and Experience: Environmental Health Technician I This is the entry level position in the series and requires a minimum of a two-year college with an AA or AS Degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry or other closely related field. Environmental Health II In addition to the requirements set forth in the Environmental Health Technician I position, this position must have a minimum of two (2) years experience in the field of Environmental Health. Environmental Health Technician III In addition to the requirements set forth in the Environmental Health Technician I position, this position must have a minimum of three (3) years experience in the field of Environmental Health. Special Requirements Possession of an appropriate California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles. Bargaining Unit 7 - 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 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 :13 paid holidays per year. Life Insurance: $50,000.00 County paid 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 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
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
Position Description Environmental Health Technician I: $21.03 - $25.60 Environmental Health Technician II: $22.33 - $27.11 Environmental Health Technician III: $24.32 - $29.55 Under general supervision the Environmental Health Technician series is a non registered classification and is called upon to assist Registered Environment Health Specialist staff. This class may perform inspections and investigations in the field of Environmental Health without direct oversight of registered staff where a certificate or registration as issued by the State Department of Health Services is not required. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS : This is a technician position series that does not require certification from the State of California Department of Health Services. The series requires a scientific background in Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry or other closely related field. Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships at all organizational levels and with the public; ability to work independently and make sound and reasonable judgments when working in the field and the ability to quickly learn new skills are high desirable. Example of Duties Performs inspections on water wells, tire generators. Assists in the remediation of illegal waste tire disposal sites. Participates in vector control activities, including but not limited to, trapping and identification of mosquitoes species. Assists in grant writing activities. Supports Registered Environmental Health Specialists as necessary in inspections and investigations. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of: Windows NT operating system; GIS and GPS software applications; modern office methods and practices including common software applications; business English, including vocabulary, correct grammatical usage and punctuation; modem filing methods; common office machines and their operation, including use of personal computers. Ability to: Work under general supervision; complete tasks and assignments with deadlines; work independently; assist in the developing and implementing of goals, objectives, work sites, policies, procedures, and work standards; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Education, Training, and Experience: Environmental Health Technician I This is the entry level position in the series and requires a minimum of a two-year college with an AA or AS Degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry or other closely related field. Environmental Health II In addition to the requirements set forth in the Environmental Health Technician I position, this position must have a minimum of two (2) years experience in the field of Environmental Health. Environmental Health Technician III In addition to the requirements set forth in the Environmental Health Technician I position, this position must have a minimum of three (3) years experience in the field of Environmental Health. Special Requirements Possession of an appropriate California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles. Bargaining Unit 7 - 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 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 :13 paid holidays per year. Life Insurance: $50,000.00 County paid 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 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
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information FIRST DAY OF FILING: June 1, 2023 at 8:00 A.M. (PDT) Until the needs of the services are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. EXAM NUMBER: Y8162A TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE OR WITHHOLDS ARE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. Correctional Health Services - 20% Recruitment and Retention Bonus The County of Los Angeles is currently offering up to 20% bonus for full-time Psychiatric Technician II positions hired by Correctional Health Services and working on-site in a designated facility to meet critical healthcare needs for the uniquely underserved jail population. COVID-19 VACCINATION: 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. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES: 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, four 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. MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Actively participates with professional staff members in the delivery of mental health services or the delivery of indirect and direct patient care to clients who are mentally ill or emotionally disturbed. Essential Job Functions Observes, evaluates, records and reports to professional staff changes in client's condition. Provides direct and indirect patient care including helping clients with personal hygiene such as bathing and personal grooming. Takes and records measures of the client's physical condition such as pulse, temperature , respiration, weight, and body mass index. Prepares appropriate forms in connection with emergency calls, evaluation of the client's condition, and maintenance of the client's records. Implements de-escalation procedures and techniques and aids or restrains clients to prevent injury to themselves or others. Participates in planning, executing, and documenting interventions related to the client care plan. Participates in multi-disciplinary team conferences to share pertinent client information and collaborate with other mental health staff to develop and manage an effective treatment plan. Within scope-of-practice guidelines, provides direct client care, completes required documentation, updates treatment team regarding client progress, and provides client, family members and significant others with referrals and linkage to community resources. Provides and documents mental health services to mentally ill or emotionally disturbed clients as a member of acrisis intervention team or therapeutic team at an outpatient or inpatient facility. Administers, either orally or by injection,prescribed medications to clients inacute psychiatric settings. Prepares and signs the applications for immediate 72-hour detention of disturbed psychiatric clients if Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS)designated by the Office of Medical Director. Coordinates all activities of the Psychiatric Mobile Response Team and Clinical Behavioral Management Response Team, including staff coverage and coordination of team services with law enforcement agencies. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: One year of post license experience assisting mental health professionals in the delivery of preventative, therapeutic and rehabilitative psychiatric services to emotionally disturbed or mentally ill clients at the level of Psychiatric Technician I*. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Additional points will be awarded for experience at the level of Psychiatric Technician I or higher in excess of the Selection Requirements. LICENSE: A valid and active license** as a Psychiatric Technician i ssued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians . 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. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted. PHYSICAL CLASS: 4 - Arduous .: Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: * Experience at the level of Psychiatric Technician I in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: Assisting professional staff members in the delivery of mental health services or the delivery of indirect and direct patient care to clients who are mentally ill or emotionally disturbed. **Applicants must complete the License and Certification section of the application and provide the title of the required license, the number, date of issue, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency as specified in the Selection Requirements, attach a legible copy of the required license to your application at the time of filing , or email the required document to the exam analyst at c ramirez4@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your application online. When emailing documents, please include the exam number and exam title. The original license must be presented during the selection process and prior to appointment. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience and desirable qualifications based upon application information, weighted 100% Candidates must meet the selection requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in order to be placed on the eligible register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an "as received" basis. The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. SPECIAL INFORMATION: SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING FINGERPRINT SEARCH. Examples of disqualifying factors include: Any felony convictions; job-related misdemeanor convictions; certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (3 moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at fault accidents; suspended license; driving under the influence); substance abuse; anyone on probation. APPOINTEES MUST BE WILLING TO WORK ANY SHIFT AND AT ANY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, INCLUDING EVENINGS, NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS. APPOINTEES WILL BE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH INMATE PATIENTS IN A JAIL ENVIRONMENT PROVIDING SERVICES TO INMATE PATIENTS. VACANCY INFORMATION: The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in throughout the Department of Health Services - Correctional Facilities. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of 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. (PDT) deadline on the last day of filing, 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. 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 Class Specification and Selection 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. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the SELECTION 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, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. 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. 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 c ramirez4@dhs.lacounty.gov and 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. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. 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. 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. 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's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 914-7111 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Christina Ramirez , Exam Analyst (213) 288-7000 Cramirez4@dhs.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information FIRST DAY OF FILING: June 1, 2023 at 8:00 A.M. (PDT) Until the needs of the services are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. EXAM NUMBER: Y8162A TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE OR WITHHOLDS ARE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. Correctional Health Services - 20% Recruitment and Retention Bonus The County of Los Angeles is currently offering up to 20% bonus for full-time Psychiatric Technician II positions hired by Correctional Health Services and working on-site in a designated facility to meet critical healthcare needs for the uniquely underserved jail population. COVID-19 VACCINATION: 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. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES: 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, four 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. MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Actively participates with professional staff members in the delivery of mental health services or the delivery of indirect and direct patient care to clients who are mentally ill or emotionally disturbed. Essential Job Functions Observes, evaluates, records and reports to professional staff changes in client's condition. Provides direct and indirect patient care including helping clients with personal hygiene such as bathing and personal grooming. Takes and records measures of the client's physical condition such as pulse, temperature , respiration, weight, and body mass index. Prepares appropriate forms in connection with emergency calls, evaluation of the client's condition, and maintenance of the client's records. Implements de-escalation procedures and techniques and aids or restrains clients to prevent injury to themselves or others. Participates in planning, executing, and documenting interventions related to the client care plan. Participates in multi-disciplinary team conferences to share pertinent client information and collaborate with other mental health staff to develop and manage an effective treatment plan. Within scope-of-practice guidelines, provides direct client care, completes required documentation, updates treatment team regarding client progress, and provides client, family members and significant others with referrals and linkage to community resources. Provides and documents mental health services to mentally ill or emotionally disturbed clients as a member of acrisis intervention team or therapeutic team at an outpatient or inpatient facility. Administers, either orally or by injection,prescribed medications to clients inacute psychiatric settings. Prepares and signs the applications for immediate 72-hour detention of disturbed psychiatric clients if Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS)designated by the Office of Medical Director. Coordinates all activities of the Psychiatric Mobile Response Team and Clinical Behavioral Management Response Team, including staff coverage and coordination of team services with law enforcement agencies. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: One year of post license experience assisting mental health professionals in the delivery of preventative, therapeutic and rehabilitative psychiatric services to emotionally disturbed or mentally ill clients at the level of Psychiatric Technician I*. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Additional points will be awarded for experience at the level of Psychiatric Technician I or higher in excess of the Selection Requirements. LICENSE: A valid and active license** as a Psychiatric Technician i ssued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians . 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. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted. PHYSICAL CLASS: 4 - Arduous .: Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: * Experience at the level of Psychiatric Technician I in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: Assisting professional staff members in the delivery of mental health services or the delivery of indirect and direct patient care to clients who are mentally ill or emotionally disturbed. **Applicants must complete the License and Certification section of the application and provide the title of the required license, the number, date of issue, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency as specified in the Selection Requirements, attach a legible copy of the required license to your application at the time of filing , or email the required document to the exam analyst at c ramirez4@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your application online. When emailing documents, please include the exam number and exam title. The original license must be presented during the selection process and prior to appointment. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience and desirable qualifications based upon application information, weighted 100% Candidates must meet the selection requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in order to be placed on the eligible register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an "as received" basis. The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. SPECIAL INFORMATION: SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING FINGERPRINT SEARCH. Examples of disqualifying factors include: Any felony convictions; job-related misdemeanor convictions; certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (3 moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at fault accidents; suspended license; driving under the influence); substance abuse; anyone on probation. APPOINTEES MUST BE WILLING TO WORK ANY SHIFT AND AT ANY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, INCLUDING EVENINGS, NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS. APPOINTEES WILL BE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH INMATE PATIENTS IN A JAIL ENVIRONMENT PROVIDING SERVICES TO INMATE PATIENTS. VACANCY INFORMATION: The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in throughout the Department of Health Services - Correctional Facilities. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of 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. (PDT) deadline on the last day of filing, 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. 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 Class Specification and Selection 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. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the SELECTION 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, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. 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. 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 c ramirez4@dhs.lacounty.gov and 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. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. 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. 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. 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's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 914-7111 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Christina Ramirez , Exam Analyst (213) 288-7000 Cramirez4@dhs.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information FIRST DAY OF FILING: JUNE 5, 2023 at 8:00 A.M. (PDT) Until the needs of the services are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. EXAM NUMBER: Y8163A TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE OR WITHHOLDS ARE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. Correctional Health Services - 20% Recruitment and Retention Bonus The County of Los Angeles is currently offering up to 20% bonus for full-time Psychiatric Technician III positions hired by Correctional Health Services and working on-site in a designated facility to meet critical healthcare needs for the uniquely underserved jail population. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES: 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, four 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. MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Provides specialized services to departmental multi-disciplinary teams, other County departments, and community agencies in the delivery of mental health treatment. Essential Job Functions Interviews the client, family members, and friends to obtain information about the client's environment, personality and family relationships, thatmay have bearing on the client's illness andtreatment. Makes program services referrals for persons identified as mentally ill. Coordinates or conducts the auditing of client records for compliance with documentation guidelines. Participates in multidisciplinary team conferences, provides and documents continuing care and information,and collaborates with other mental health staff to develop the most effective treatment plan. Within scope-of-practice guidelines, provides direct client care, completes required documentation, updates treatment team regarding client progress, and provides client, family members and significant others with referrals and linkage to community resources. Provides consultation to community agencies in the utilization of mental health and supportservices provided by directly operated clinics, in-patient facilities and contractors of the department. Provides in-service training to departmental staff and volunteers in the identification and treatment of mentally disordered individuals, principles of crisis intervention and management of assaultive behavior. Administers, either orally or by injection, prescribed medications to clients in acute psychiatric settings. Participates as a member of a Crisis Response Team in an inpatient psychiatric setting. Coordinates the activities of a service teamwith law enforcement, courts, schools and other agencies, to assist and evaluate clients who are deemed to be a danger to themselves or others. Coordinates the work of Psychiatric Technicians or others in the delivery of mental health services at an in-patient or out-patient facility. Coordinates or develops psychological rehabilitation programs for the chronically and persistently mentally ill. Leads and provides technical supervision to lower-level psychiatric technicians and supportstaff assigned to provide mental health services at an inpatient or outpatient facility. Prepares and signs the application for immediate 72-hour detention of disturbed psychiatric clients if Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) designated by the Office of Medical Director. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Two years of experience at the level of Psychiatric Technician II in the County of Los Angeles*. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Additional points will be awarded for experience at the level of Psychiatric Technician II or higher in excess of the Minimum Requirements. LICENSE: A valid and active license** as a Psychiatric Technician i ssued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians . 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. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted. PHYSICAL CLASS: 4 - Arduous .: Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: * Experience at the level of Psychiatric Technician II in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: Actively participates with professional staff members in the delivery of mental health services or the delivery of indirect and direct patient care to clients who are mentally ill or emotionally disturbed. **Applicants must complete the License and Certification section of the application and provide the title of the required license, the number, date of issue, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency as specified in the Selection Requirements, attach a legible copy of the required license to your application at the time of filing , or email the required document to the exam analyst at mtadeo3@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your application online. When emailing documents, please include the exam number and exam title. The original license must be presented during the selection process and prior to appointment. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience and desirable qualifications based upon application information, weighted 100% Candidates must meet the minimum requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in order to be placed on the eligible register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an "as received" basis. The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. SPECIAL INFORMATION: SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING FINGERPRINT SEARCH. Examples of disqualifying factors include: Any felony convictions; job-related misdemeanor convictions; certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (3 moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at fault accidents; suspended license; driving under the influence); substance abuse; anyone on probation. APPOINTEES MUST BE WILLING TO WORK ANY SHIFT AND AT ANY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, INCLUDING EVENINGS, NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS. APPOINTEES WILL BE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH INMATE PATIENTS IN A JAIL ENVIRONMENT PROVIDING SERVICES TO INMATE PATIENTS. VACANCY INFORMATION: The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in throughout the Department of Health Services - Correctional Facilities. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PDT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of 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. (PDT) deadline on the last day of filing, 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. 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 Class Specification and Selection 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. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the MINIMUM 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, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. 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. 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 mtadeo3@dhs.lacounty.gov and 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. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. 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. 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. 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's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 914-7111 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Christina Tadeo, Exam Analyst (213) 288-7000 mtadeo3@dhs.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information FIRST DAY OF FILING: JUNE 5, 2023 at 8:00 A.M. (PDT) Until the needs of the services are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. EXAM NUMBER: Y8163A TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE OR WITHHOLDS ARE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. Correctional Health Services - 20% Recruitment and Retention Bonus The County of Los Angeles is currently offering up to 20% bonus for full-time Psychiatric Technician III positions hired by Correctional Health Services and working on-site in a designated facility to meet critical healthcare needs for the uniquely underserved jail population. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES: 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, four 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. MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Provides specialized services to departmental multi-disciplinary teams, other County departments, and community agencies in the delivery of mental health treatment. Essential Job Functions Interviews the client, family members, and friends to obtain information about the client's environment, personality and family relationships, thatmay have bearing on the client's illness andtreatment. Makes program services referrals for persons identified as mentally ill. Coordinates or conducts the auditing of client records for compliance with documentation guidelines. Participates in multidisciplinary team conferences, provides and documents continuing care and information,and collaborates with other mental health staff to develop the most effective treatment plan. Within scope-of-practice guidelines, provides direct client care, completes required documentation, updates treatment team regarding client progress, and provides client, family members and significant others with referrals and linkage to community resources. Provides consultation to community agencies in the utilization of mental health and supportservices provided by directly operated clinics, in-patient facilities and contractors of the department. Provides in-service training to departmental staff and volunteers in the identification and treatment of mentally disordered individuals, principles of crisis intervention and management of assaultive behavior. Administers, either orally or by injection, prescribed medications to clients in acute psychiatric settings. Participates as a member of a Crisis Response Team in an inpatient psychiatric setting. Coordinates the activities of a service teamwith law enforcement, courts, schools and other agencies, to assist and evaluate clients who are deemed to be a danger to themselves or others. Coordinates the work of Psychiatric Technicians or others in the delivery of mental health services at an in-patient or out-patient facility. Coordinates or develops psychological rehabilitation programs for the chronically and persistently mentally ill. Leads and provides technical supervision to lower-level psychiatric technicians and supportstaff assigned to provide mental health services at an inpatient or outpatient facility. Prepares and signs the application for immediate 72-hour detention of disturbed psychiatric clients if Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) designated by the Office of Medical Director. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Two years of experience at the level of Psychiatric Technician II in the County of Los Angeles*. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Additional points will be awarded for experience at the level of Psychiatric Technician II or higher in excess of the Minimum Requirements. LICENSE: A valid and active license** as a Psychiatric Technician i ssued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians . 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. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted. PHYSICAL CLASS: 4 - Arduous .: Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: * Experience at the level of Psychiatric Technician II in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: Actively participates with professional staff members in the delivery of mental health services or the delivery of indirect and direct patient care to clients who are mentally ill or emotionally disturbed. **Applicants must complete the License and Certification section of the application and provide the title of the required license, the number, date of issue, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency as specified in the Selection Requirements, attach a legible copy of the required license to your application at the time of filing , or email the required document to the exam analyst at mtadeo3@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your application online. When emailing documents, please include the exam number and exam title. The original license must be presented during the selection process and prior to appointment. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience and desirable qualifications based upon application information, weighted 100% Candidates must meet the minimum requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in order to be placed on the eligible register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an "as received" basis. The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. SPECIAL INFORMATION: SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING FINGERPRINT SEARCH. Examples of disqualifying factors include: Any felony convictions; job-related misdemeanor convictions; certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (3 moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at fault accidents; suspended license; driving under the influence); substance abuse; anyone on probation. APPOINTEES MUST BE WILLING TO WORK ANY SHIFT AND AT ANY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, INCLUDING EVENINGS, NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS. APPOINTEES WILL BE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH INMATE PATIENTS IN A JAIL ENVIRONMENT PROVIDING SERVICES TO INMATE PATIENTS. VACANCY INFORMATION: The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in throughout the Department of Health Services - Correctional Facilities. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PDT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of 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. (PDT) deadline on the last day of filing, 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. 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 Class Specification and Selection 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. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the MINIMUM 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, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. 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. 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 mtadeo3@dhs.lacounty.gov and 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. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. 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. 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. 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's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 914-7111 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Christina Tadeo, Exam Analyst (213) 288-7000 mtadeo3@dhs.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here
Sonoma County, CA
Santa Rosa, California, United States
Position Information Do you have drafting and design experience? The County of Sonoma Water Agency (Sonoma Water) seeks a CAD Design Technician to join the Engineering and Resource Planning Division's CAD/GIS Team. Using your skillset in AutoCAD Civil 3D, you will work alongside project managers to design and draft projects for large capacity, high-pressure aqueducts; high volume wastewater treatment plans; sanitation collection systems and large capacity steel water reservoirs and other assets and facilities that Sonoma Water owns and operates. As a Sonoma Water CAD Design Technician you are working with the CAD/GIS Coordinator facilitating section communications and sharing your knowledge of Civil Water projects and CAD software with the drafting team. The ideal candidate will be open-minded and have the ability to work both independently and cooperatively in a team environment. Additionally, they will possess : Civil engineering drafting and design experience Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D software and other programs relevant to this position such as ESRI's, Excel, GIS, and modeling software Experience managing and developing AutoCAD Standards Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to create effective working relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders An aptitude to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities What We Offer Working at Sonoma Water offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including: Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range Career Advancement - With time and good performance, the opportunity for advancement to Water Agency Engineering Technician III (Salary up to $108,864/annually) Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options Staff Development/Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances of up to $500 and ongoing education/training opportunities Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment *Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 Memorandum Of Understanding (SEIU MOU) and our Employee Benefits Directory . About Sonoma Water Sonoma Water is a special district formed by the California State Legislature in 1949 and is responsible for providing a safe and reliable water supply to its customers in Sonoma and Marin counties. Sonoma Water also maintains 75 miles of flood control channels and provides sanitation services. Employing approximately 250 employees, Sonoma Water consists of four divisions including Engineering & Resource Planning, Environmental Resources, Business Services & External Affairs, and Water/Wastewater Operations & Maintenance. Sonoma Water supports the concept of environmental sustainability, focusing on renewable power sources, and strives to be a leader in its water use efficiency and fishery restoration programs. Employees of Sonoma Water are employees of a special district and are not subject to the provisions of the Civil Service Ordinance of the County of Sonoma. The formal title for this position is Water Agency Engineering Technician II . We are currently recruiting to fill a Water Agency Engineering Technician II position. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment . APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: Any combination of education and work experience that would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, this would include college-level coursework, or equivalent training, in plane geometry, trigonometry, algebra, CADD, civil engineering, land surveying, or related field(s) and two years of paraprofessional experience in civil engineering, drafting, surveying, with one year of experience at the level of the Water Agency Engineering Technician I. An Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, with a major in a relevant field is highly desirable. License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position. Certifications: Desirable certifications depend on assignment. For survey assignments, the California State Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists as a Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT) certification is desired. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Considerable knowledge of: depending on assignment, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in engineering construction, drafting, and surveying; the uses and physical characteristics of construction materials; CADD software and equipment; and electronic information systems. Working knowledge of: depending on assignment, engineering principles, practices, and methods of technical civil engineering, drafting, soil and sample collection and testing, and/or surveying office and field support as they apply to water distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, and/or flood control projects; applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations; the principles of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry; Water Agency safety practices and procedures; electronic information systems; principles and procedures of recordkeeping; technical report writing practices and procedures; establish, maintain, and foster effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; computers and software programs (e.g., Microsoft software packages). Ability to: depending on assignment, assist in the inspection of construction projects and enforcement of compliance with plans and specifications; gather data for engineering computations; make accurate engineering calculations; use and adjust precision surveying instruments; perform drafting and computer aided design work and to assist in preparation of designs, plans, and reports; read and understand technical descriptions; analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action; utilize electronic information systems and analyze and interpret such information; perform limited drafting, surveying, material testing, and engineering calculations; apply the elementary principles of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry to calculate a variety of areas, quantities, or curves; prepare a variety of plans, specifications, maps, graphic materials, cost estimates, and technical engineering reports; research and analyze legal descriptions related to properties; use engineering, drafting, and surveying instruments and equipment; use a wide variety of computer applications; clearly and accurately convey technical information in written reports; read and understand technical descriptions; understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed; follow oral and written directions; work cooperatively with other staff; utilize electronic information systems and analyze and interpret such information; communicate effectively both in writing and orally with persons from a variety of socio-economic, cultural, and educational backgrounds. Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process. You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions. You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately. Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification. Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Responses to supplemental questions will be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored. The selection procedure will consist of the following examination: An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria: Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination which evaluates the education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other qualifications that you demonstrate in your application and/or response to the supplemental questionnaire. Please be aware that resumes and cover letters are not typically evaluated in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants. Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position. HOW TO APPLY Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need. HR Analyst: JT HR Technician: KK IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions. COUNTY OF SONOMA BENEFITS: GENERAL* These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers: Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment. Health Plan : Choice of five health plans (a PPO, EPO, HMO, and two deductible HMOs) with a County contribution toward the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit. For specific details, please refer to the applicable MOU). A County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement is available for some bargaining units. Retirement : Fully integrated with Social Security.For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit https://scretire.org/active-/-deferred/when-you-are-hired . IRS 457 Plan : Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum. Retiree Medical : County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits. Student Loan Debt Relief : County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education. Plus excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more. For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process and more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at (707) 565-2331.Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources/divisions-and-units/employee-relations/labor-agreements-and-salary-resolution . For specific information about health and welfare benefits including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts go to https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources or, contact the Human Resources' Risk Management-Benefits Office at benefits@sonoma-county.org or (707) 565-2900. *IMPORTANT NOTES: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 07, 2024
Full Time
Position Information Do you have drafting and design experience? The County of Sonoma Water Agency (Sonoma Water) seeks a CAD Design Technician to join the Engineering and Resource Planning Division's CAD/GIS Team. Using your skillset in AutoCAD Civil 3D, you will work alongside project managers to design and draft projects for large capacity, high-pressure aqueducts; high volume wastewater treatment plans; sanitation collection systems and large capacity steel water reservoirs and other assets and facilities that Sonoma Water owns and operates. As a Sonoma Water CAD Design Technician you are working with the CAD/GIS Coordinator facilitating section communications and sharing your knowledge of Civil Water projects and CAD software with the drafting team. The ideal candidate will be open-minded and have the ability to work both independently and cooperatively in a team environment. Additionally, they will possess : Civil engineering drafting and design experience Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D software and other programs relevant to this position such as ESRI's, Excel, GIS, and modeling software Experience managing and developing AutoCAD Standards Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to create effective working relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders An aptitude to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities What We Offer Working at Sonoma Water offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including: Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range Career Advancement - With time and good performance, the opportunity for advancement to Water Agency Engineering Technician III (Salary up to $108,864/annually) Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options Staff Development/Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances of up to $500 and ongoing education/training opportunities Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment *Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 Memorandum Of Understanding (SEIU MOU) and our Employee Benefits Directory . About Sonoma Water Sonoma Water is a special district formed by the California State Legislature in 1949 and is responsible for providing a safe and reliable water supply to its customers in Sonoma and Marin counties. Sonoma Water also maintains 75 miles of flood control channels and provides sanitation services. Employing approximately 250 employees, Sonoma Water consists of four divisions including Engineering & Resource Planning, Environmental Resources, Business Services & External Affairs, and Water/Wastewater Operations & Maintenance. Sonoma Water supports the concept of environmental sustainability, focusing on renewable power sources, and strives to be a leader in its water use efficiency and fishery restoration programs. Employees of Sonoma Water are employees of a special district and are not subject to the provisions of the Civil Service Ordinance of the County of Sonoma. The formal title for this position is Water Agency Engineering Technician II . We are currently recruiting to fill a Water Agency Engineering Technician II position. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment . APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: Any combination of education and work experience that would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, this would include college-level coursework, or equivalent training, in plane geometry, trigonometry, algebra, CADD, civil engineering, land surveying, or related field(s) and two years of paraprofessional experience in civil engineering, drafting, surveying, with one year of experience at the level of the Water Agency Engineering Technician I. An Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, with a major in a relevant field is highly desirable. License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position. Certifications: Desirable certifications depend on assignment. For survey assignments, the California State Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists as a Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT) certification is desired. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Considerable knowledge of: depending on assignment, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in engineering construction, drafting, and surveying; the uses and physical characteristics of construction materials; CADD software and equipment; and electronic information systems. Working knowledge of: depending on assignment, engineering principles, practices, and methods of technical civil engineering, drafting, soil and sample collection and testing, and/or surveying office and field support as they apply to water distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, and/or flood control projects; applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations; the principles of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry; Water Agency safety practices and procedures; electronic information systems; principles and procedures of recordkeeping; technical report writing practices and procedures; establish, maintain, and foster effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; computers and software programs (e.g., Microsoft software packages). Ability to: depending on assignment, assist in the inspection of construction projects and enforcement of compliance with plans and specifications; gather data for engineering computations; make accurate engineering calculations; use and adjust precision surveying instruments; perform drafting and computer aided design work and to assist in preparation of designs, plans, and reports; read and understand technical descriptions; analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action; utilize electronic information systems and analyze and interpret such information; perform limited drafting, surveying, material testing, and engineering calculations; apply the elementary principles of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry to calculate a variety of areas, quantities, or curves; prepare a variety of plans, specifications, maps, graphic materials, cost estimates, and technical engineering reports; research and analyze legal descriptions related to properties; use engineering, drafting, and surveying instruments and equipment; use a wide variety of computer applications; clearly and accurately convey technical information in written reports; read and understand technical descriptions; understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed; follow oral and written directions; work cooperatively with other staff; utilize electronic information systems and analyze and interpret such information; communicate effectively both in writing and orally with persons from a variety of socio-economic, cultural, and educational backgrounds. Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process. You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions. You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately. Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification. Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Responses to supplemental questions will be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored. The selection procedure will consist of the following examination: An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria: Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination which evaluates the education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other qualifications that you demonstrate in your application and/or response to the supplemental questionnaire. Please be aware that resumes and cover letters are not typically evaluated in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants. Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position. HOW TO APPLY Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need. HR Analyst: JT HR Technician: KK IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions. COUNTY OF SONOMA BENEFITS: GENERAL* These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers: Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment. Health Plan : Choice of five health plans (a PPO, EPO, HMO, and two deductible HMOs) with a County contribution toward the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit. For specific details, please refer to the applicable MOU). A County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement is available for some bargaining units. Retirement : Fully integrated with Social Security.For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit https://scretire.org/active-/-deferred/when-you-are-hired . IRS 457 Plan : Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum. Retiree Medical : County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits. Student Loan Debt Relief : County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education. Plus excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more. For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process and more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at (707) 565-2331.Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources/divisions-and-units/employee-relations/labor-agreements-and-salary-resolution . For specific information about health and welfare benefits including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts go to https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources or, contact the Human Resources' Risk Management-Benefits Office at benefits@sonoma-county.org or (707) 565-2900. *IMPORTANT NOTES: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information FIRST DAY OF FILING: October 26, 2021 at 8:00 a.m., PT Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. EXAM NUMBER: Y5504S TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity (OC) No Out of Class Experience will be Accepted Correctional Health Services - 20% Recruitment and Retention Bonus The County of Los Angeles is currently offering up to 20% bonus for full-time Pharmacy Technician positions hired by Correctional Health Services and working on-site in a designated facility to meet critical healthcare needs for the uniquely underserved jail population. COVID-19 VACCINATION MANDATE: All County 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. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES: The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and 4 acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS’ directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 800,000 unique patients each year, employs over 22,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion dollars. 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. THE MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Performs a variety of technical and support pharmacy services in a hospital pharmacy, licensed outpatient pharmacy, and/or direct patient care setting under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Essential Job Functions Identifying specific goals and/or tasks and plans accordingly to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work in a accurate and timely manner Understanding written/electronic medication chart orders, decipher prescription or drug orders sentences and verify orders received Use of logic, reason, and reviewed information to identify strengths and weaknesses to create and evaluate viable options and implement solutions Oral or written competency to convey information effectively to patients, coworkers, supervisors and other healthcare professionals Comfortable with repetitive work relating to administrative and clerical procedures such as data entry, managing electronic files and records, and other pharmacy policies and procedures Knowledge of arithmetic; being able to count and verify inventory, measure amount of drugs or solutions and determine appropriate dosages Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions are appropriate, and not interrupting a inappropriate times Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with patients, co-workers, supervisors and other healthcare professionals Familiarity with the information (Insurance billing codes and coverage, claim adjudication, drug names, and medical terminology), equipment (Pharmacy Automation Units- Kirby, Parata and Pyxis), and techniques needed to appropriately dispense, mix and fill pharmaceuticals. Includes deciphering, verifying and processing prescriptions and/or drug orders in order to provide quality patient care Consistent use of computers to enter data, process/maintain patient information and prescription data, and generate prescription labels Requirements Selection Requirements Certification as a Pharmacy Technician issued by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)* and a valid license to practice as a Certified Pharmacy Technician by the California State Board of Pharmacy License: A current, valid license to practice as a Pharmacy Technician issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy.** All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted 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: Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. Special Requirement Information: Please be sure to input the title of the required license, the license number, date issued, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency as specified in the Requirements. Attach a legible copy of the required license and certificate of compliance to your application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days from the application filing date . Applications submitted without the required evidence of licensure and certification will be considered incomplete until such information is provided. The original license must be presented during the selection process and prior to appointment. *For Information on how to obtain certification visit the PTCB website at www.ptcb.org **The required license and certification must be current and unrestricted ; conditional, provisional, or restricted license/certificate will NOT be accepted. Additional Information Examination Content This examination will consist of a written examination covering Mathematical Computations, Pharmaceutical Calculations, and Basic Comprehensive Pharmacy Practices weighted 100%. CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER. THE WRITTEN TEST IS NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. Applicants with disabilities who require special accommodations must provide the Examination Unit with written notification at the time of filing. 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 cramirez4@dhs.lacounty.gov and 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. Eligibility Information The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on 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. Special Information Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Vacancy Information The resulting eligible register from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. Available Shift Any Application and Filing Information APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX 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 this 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 selection 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, and description of work performed . If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST, on the last of filing will not be accepted. NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, you must e-mail the documents to the exam analyst at cramirez4@dhs.lacounty.gov, within 15 calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. 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. 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. 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's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. ADA COORDINATOR: (323) 914-6365 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 Department Contact : Christina Ramirez, Exam Analyst Telephone Number : (213) 288-7000 Email Address: Cramirez4@dhs.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here
Mar 05, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information FIRST DAY OF FILING: October 26, 2021 at 8:00 a.m., PT Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. EXAM NUMBER: Y5504S TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity (OC) No Out of Class Experience will be Accepted Correctional Health Services - 20% Recruitment and Retention Bonus The County of Los Angeles is currently offering up to 20% bonus for full-time Pharmacy Technician positions hired by Correctional Health Services and working on-site in a designated facility to meet critical healthcare needs for the uniquely underserved jail population. COVID-19 VACCINATION MANDATE: All County 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. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES: The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and 4 acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS’ directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 800,000 unique patients each year, employs over 22,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion dollars. 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. THE MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Performs a variety of technical and support pharmacy services in a hospital pharmacy, licensed outpatient pharmacy, and/or direct patient care setting under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Essential Job Functions Identifying specific goals and/or tasks and plans accordingly to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work in a accurate and timely manner Understanding written/electronic medication chart orders, decipher prescription or drug orders sentences and verify orders received Use of logic, reason, and reviewed information to identify strengths and weaknesses to create and evaluate viable options and implement solutions Oral or written competency to convey information effectively to patients, coworkers, supervisors and other healthcare professionals Comfortable with repetitive work relating to administrative and clerical procedures such as data entry, managing electronic files and records, and other pharmacy policies and procedures Knowledge of arithmetic; being able to count and verify inventory, measure amount of drugs or solutions and determine appropriate dosages Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions are appropriate, and not interrupting a inappropriate times Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with patients, co-workers, supervisors and other healthcare professionals Familiarity with the information (Insurance billing codes and coverage, claim adjudication, drug names, and medical terminology), equipment (Pharmacy Automation Units- Kirby, Parata and Pyxis), and techniques needed to appropriately dispense, mix and fill pharmaceuticals. Includes deciphering, verifying and processing prescriptions and/or drug orders in order to provide quality patient care Consistent use of computers to enter data, process/maintain patient information and prescription data, and generate prescription labels Requirements Selection Requirements Certification as a Pharmacy Technician issued by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)* and a valid license to practice as a Certified Pharmacy Technician by the California State Board of Pharmacy License: A current, valid license to practice as a Pharmacy Technician issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy.** All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted 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: Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. Special Requirement Information: Please be sure to input the title of the required license, the license number, date issued, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency as specified in the Requirements. Attach a legible copy of the required license and certificate of compliance to your application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days from the application filing date . Applications submitted without the required evidence of licensure and certification will be considered incomplete until such information is provided. The original license must be presented during the selection process and prior to appointment. *For Information on how to obtain certification visit the PTCB website at www.ptcb.org **The required license and certification must be current and unrestricted ; conditional, provisional, or restricted license/certificate will NOT be accepted. Additional Information Examination Content This examination will consist of a written examination covering Mathematical Computations, Pharmaceutical Calculations, and Basic Comprehensive Pharmacy Practices weighted 100%. CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER. THE WRITTEN TEST IS NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. Applicants with disabilities who require special accommodations must provide the Examination Unit with written notification at the time of filing. 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 cramirez4@dhs.lacounty.gov and 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. Eligibility Information The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on 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. Special Information Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Vacancy Information The resulting eligible register from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. Available Shift Any Application and Filing Information APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX 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 this 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 selection 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, and description of work performed . If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST, on the last of filing will not be accepted. NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, you must e-mail the documents to the exam analyst at cramirez4@dhs.lacounty.gov, within 15 calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. 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. 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. 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's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. ADA COORDINATOR: (323) 914-6365 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 Department Contact : Christina Ramirez, Exam Analyst Telephone Number : (213) 288-7000 Email Address: Cramirez4@dhs.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here
Position Description Scheduled Salary Increases Step 6 effective 7/8/24 ($54,288 - $69,290 Annually) 3% increase effective 1/10/25 ($55,926 - $71,422 Annually) APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY The Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health is currently accepting applications for Psychiatric Technician III . Psychiatric Technicians perform responsible nursing and therapeutic services in the care and treatment of adults and children with mental health disorders. Applicants may be required to work shifts as assigned, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Fresno County is a richly diverse community, and in order to support and serve ALL persons in our community, the Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health is dedicated to ensuring an inclusive overall system of care through a commitment to equity, diversity, and affirming care. We are dedicated to providing quality, culturally responsive services that promote wellness, recovery, and resilience for individuals and families whom we serve. It is imperative for us to protect and improve the lives of Fresno County residents served by the Department and our partners in our system of care by acknowledging the long-standing historic and ongoing inequities that black, indigenous and people of color, those living in poverty, LGBTQ+ members and other marginalized and underserved communities have experienced with the behavioral health system. We place a great deal of importance on having Behavioral Health system of care team members who possess lived experience, are reflective of our community, and have the expertise to ensure our workforce is culturally and linguistically responsive and maximizes our diversity to render quality services in the most responsive, affirming, and caring manner possible for the persons we serve. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill both extra-help and permanently allocated positions. Individuals selected for extra-help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules. Positions in these classifications are in Medical Group III - Heavy Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require heavy physical effort using arms, legs, back and trunk in frequent lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing (or offering resistance equivalent to) over 25 pounds. Generally, considerable bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, as well as standing and walking are involved. Physical stamina is usually required and explosive strength using bursts of energy may be required, depending upon specific position assignments. Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Samples of Duties The information listed below is meant to serve as samples of duties and responsibilities for this classification. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive, but indicative of several types of duties performed. Consequently, this information does not reflect Essential Functions for this classification. Interviews and screens persons seeking mental health services. Assists in determining if clients should be admitted (voluntarily or involuntarily) to the Acute Psychiatric Unit. Refers clients to mental health programs or to other service agencies providing mental health services. Assists law enforcement and emergency service personnel in the field by performing mental health screening in emergency situations. Prepares and gives medication intramuscularly and orally under supervision. Observes, records, and reports reaction of clients as part of the team approach to client treatment. Applies techniques to safeguard life and health of the client and others. Assists in admitting clients to department services. Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration. Orients client to the ward or other department services. Makes rounds with doctors and assists with treatments as directed. Assists nurses with difficult clients when directed. Assists and supervises clients in physical care, hygiene, and grooming. Is responsible for client participation in group treatment programs, occupational therapy, and recreational programs; may transport some clients to community functions by automobile. Helps provide a therapeutic climate for clients by listening to and socializing with them. May record doctor's orders. May review the work of Psychiatric Technician I/II's and Behavioral Health Workers. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of : Medical and psychiatric terminology; Basic pharmacology; Physical, emotional and social needs of adults and children with mental health disorders; Emergency medical care and triage. Skills and Abilities to : Monitor vital signs and follow doctors orders; Observe and document consumer behavior, reactions and progress; Work effectively in stressful, emotional, and confrontational situations; Assess and react rapidly to emergency situations; Accurately follow written and oral directions; Maintain strong organizational and time management skills; Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all organizational levels as well as with other agencies and the public; Display and maintain a high degree of maturity, integrity, loyalty, accountability and good judgment. Minimum Qualifications Experience : Two years of full-time, paid work experience as a Licensed Psychiatric Technician. License : Possession of a valid license as a Psychiatric Technician issued by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians. Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent. Note : The incumbent may be involved in therapeutics only as authorized by State law. TO PREVENT THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE NOTE : Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and filing requirement for this position by the filing deadline. A completed Fresno County employment application is required (must be current, complete, and accurate; amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline). Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Please fully list your education/work experience, including current position. Failure to list current, complete and accurate education/work experience within the job application (including employment with the County of Fresno) will result in the disqualification of your application. In the Education section of your application, please provide complete information for each school attended. Please provide the school's name, school's location, the type and number of units earned (semester or quarter), type of degree earned (bachelor's degree, master's degree, etc.) and which major or program was completed. Failure to completely list education within the job classification will result in the disqualification of your application. College/university transcripts may be requested to verify completion of qualifying units. If you have completed education in a foreign college or university and are using this education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must provide documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received within the United States' accredited college or university system or your application will not be accepted. Documentation must be provided by the closing date and time of this recruitment. You may either attach a copy to your application; fax a copy to 559-455-4788, Attn: Sidney Thompson; hand deliver a copy to our office; or email it to HREmploymentServices@fresnocountyca.gov . Late submission of documentation will not be accepted. A valid Psychiatric Technician's License issued by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians is required and the license number must be listed on your application. Failure to provide this information will result in the disqualification of your application. A valid driver's license number is required and must be listed on your application. Failure to provide this information will result in the disqualification of your application. SELECTION PROCESS: Depending upon the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and filing requirements, applicants will be scheduled for one of the processes listed below: Written Examination - If required, the examination may be offered in an online format. Please indicate on the supplemental questionnaire if you have the ability to complete an online examination. Certify Without Examination - In instances where the number of eligible candidates is less than or equal to the number of qualified applicants the department is entitled to receive under Personnel Rule 4212, the competitive examination process will be waived, and the names will be certified without an examination. Successful candidates will be placed on an employment list, effective for a minimum of 3 months (may be extended up to 12 months from the date of establishment) and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur. REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS : Fresno County Employment Application (must be current, complete, and accurate; amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline) Supplemental Questionnaire Applications must be submitted online only via our website by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Applications submitted via U.S. mail, in person in our office, email or fax will not be accepted. Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of an application. HOW TO APPLY : Applications must be submitted online only. An online application can be found at: FresnoCountyJobs.com . Open Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process. Failure to complete the job application or failure to follow the application instructions will result in the disqualification of the applicant. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline. Once the filing date has passed, you may check the status of this recruitment at any time by logging on to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca . Please be advised that it is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any mailing address and telephone number changes. Notices sent via U.S. mail from Human Resources are not forwarded ("Return Service" is requested, therefore, mail will not be sent to a forwarding address). For the safety of our employees the County of Fresno complies with all Federal, State and Local Orders related to COVID-19, including Cal OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards. The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS - The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline . EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Analyst: Sidney Thompson Closing Date/Time: 4/22/2024 4:00 PM Pacific
Apr 13, 2024
Full Time
Position Description Scheduled Salary Increases Step 6 effective 7/8/24 ($54,288 - $69,290 Annually) 3% increase effective 1/10/25 ($55,926 - $71,422 Annually) APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY The Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health is currently accepting applications for Psychiatric Technician III . Psychiatric Technicians perform responsible nursing and therapeutic services in the care and treatment of adults and children with mental health disorders. Applicants may be required to work shifts as assigned, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Fresno County is a richly diverse community, and in order to support and serve ALL persons in our community, the Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health is dedicated to ensuring an inclusive overall system of care through a commitment to equity, diversity, and affirming care. We are dedicated to providing quality, culturally responsive services that promote wellness, recovery, and resilience for individuals and families whom we serve. It is imperative for us to protect and improve the lives of Fresno County residents served by the Department and our partners in our system of care by acknowledging the long-standing historic and ongoing inequities that black, indigenous and people of color, those living in poverty, LGBTQ+ members and other marginalized and underserved communities have experienced with the behavioral health system. We place a great deal of importance on having Behavioral Health system of care team members who possess lived experience, are reflective of our community, and have the expertise to ensure our workforce is culturally and linguistically responsive and maximizes our diversity to render quality services in the most responsive, affirming, and caring manner possible for the persons we serve. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill both extra-help and permanently allocated positions. Individuals selected for extra-help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules. Positions in these classifications are in Medical Group III - Heavy Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require heavy physical effort using arms, legs, back and trunk in frequent lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing (or offering resistance equivalent to) over 25 pounds. Generally, considerable bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, as well as standing and walking are involved. Physical stamina is usually required and explosive strength using bursts of energy may be required, depending upon specific position assignments. Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Samples of Duties The information listed below is meant to serve as samples of duties and responsibilities for this classification. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive, but indicative of several types of duties performed. Consequently, this information does not reflect Essential Functions for this classification. Interviews and screens persons seeking mental health services. Assists in determining if clients should be admitted (voluntarily or involuntarily) to the Acute Psychiatric Unit. Refers clients to mental health programs or to other service agencies providing mental health services. Assists law enforcement and emergency service personnel in the field by performing mental health screening in emergency situations. Prepares and gives medication intramuscularly and orally under supervision. Observes, records, and reports reaction of clients as part of the team approach to client treatment. Applies techniques to safeguard life and health of the client and others. Assists in admitting clients to department services. Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration. Orients client to the ward or other department services. Makes rounds with doctors and assists with treatments as directed. Assists nurses with difficult clients when directed. Assists and supervises clients in physical care, hygiene, and grooming. Is responsible for client participation in group treatment programs, occupational therapy, and recreational programs; may transport some clients to community functions by automobile. Helps provide a therapeutic climate for clients by listening to and socializing with them. May record doctor's orders. May review the work of Psychiatric Technician I/II's and Behavioral Health Workers. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of : Medical and psychiatric terminology; Basic pharmacology; Physical, emotional and social needs of adults and children with mental health disorders; Emergency medical care and triage. Skills and Abilities to : Monitor vital signs and follow doctors orders; Observe and document consumer behavior, reactions and progress; Work effectively in stressful, emotional, and confrontational situations; Assess and react rapidly to emergency situations; Accurately follow written and oral directions; Maintain strong organizational and time management skills; Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all organizational levels as well as with other agencies and the public; Display and maintain a high degree of maturity, integrity, loyalty, accountability and good judgment. Minimum Qualifications Experience : Two years of full-time, paid work experience as a Licensed Psychiatric Technician. License : Possession of a valid license as a Psychiatric Technician issued by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians. Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent. Note : The incumbent may be involved in therapeutics only as authorized by State law. TO PREVENT THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE NOTE : Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and filing requirement for this position by the filing deadline. A completed Fresno County employment application is required (must be current, complete, and accurate; amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline). Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Please fully list your education/work experience, including current position. Failure to list current, complete and accurate education/work experience within the job application (including employment with the County of Fresno) will result in the disqualification of your application. In the Education section of your application, please provide complete information for each school attended. Please provide the school's name, school's location, the type and number of units earned (semester or quarter), type of degree earned (bachelor's degree, master's degree, etc.) and which major or program was completed. Failure to completely list education within the job classification will result in the disqualification of your application. College/university transcripts may be requested to verify completion of qualifying units. If you have completed education in a foreign college or university and are using this education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must provide documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received within the United States' accredited college or university system or your application will not be accepted. Documentation must be provided by the closing date and time of this recruitment. You may either attach a copy to your application; fax a copy to 559-455-4788, Attn: Sidney Thompson; hand deliver a copy to our office; or email it to HREmploymentServices@fresnocountyca.gov . Late submission of documentation will not be accepted. A valid Psychiatric Technician's License issued by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians is required and the license number must be listed on your application. Failure to provide this information will result in the disqualification of your application. A valid driver's license number is required and must be listed on your application. Failure to provide this information will result in the disqualification of your application. SELECTION PROCESS: Depending upon the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and filing requirements, applicants will be scheduled for one of the processes listed below: Written Examination - If required, the examination may be offered in an online format. Please indicate on the supplemental questionnaire if you have the ability to complete an online examination. Certify Without Examination - In instances where the number of eligible candidates is less than or equal to the number of qualified applicants the department is entitled to receive under Personnel Rule 4212, the competitive examination process will be waived, and the names will be certified without an examination. Successful candidates will be placed on an employment list, effective for a minimum of 3 months (may be extended up to 12 months from the date of establishment) and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur. REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS : Fresno County Employment Application (must be current, complete, and accurate; amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline) Supplemental Questionnaire Applications must be submitted online only via our website by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Applications submitted via U.S. mail, in person in our office, email or fax will not be accepted. Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of an application. HOW TO APPLY : Applications must be submitted online only. An online application can be found at: FresnoCountyJobs.com . Open Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process. Failure to complete the job application or failure to follow the application instructions will result in the disqualification of the applicant. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline. Once the filing date has passed, you may check the status of this recruitment at any time by logging on to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca . Please be advised that it is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any mailing address and telephone number changes. Notices sent via U.S. mail from Human Resources are not forwarded ("Return Service" is requested, therefore, mail will not be sent to a forwarding address). For the safety of our employees the County of Fresno complies with all Federal, State and Local Orders related to COVID-19, including Cal OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards. The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS - The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline . EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Analyst: Sidney Thompson Closing Date/Time: 4/22/2024 4:00 PM Pacific
City of Henderson, NV
Henderson, Nevada, United States
Position Overview *The 14-day in-house notice is incorporated in this job announcement. The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Materials Technician in the Department of Public Works . The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to six (6) months or up to one (1) year, depending on employment status** Under general supervision, performs materials testing, inspection, and other work as related. **NOTE TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES : • Pursuant to the Teamsters collective bargaining agreement, regular full-time current employees successfully completing the testing process will be placed on an eligibility list to be used to fill vacancies in this classification for up to six (6) months. • Probationary full-time, part-time and temporary employees who have worked at least three (3) continuous months with the CITY may apply for this recruitment. These employees and external candidates who successfully complete the testing process will be placed on separate lists, each of which may be used to fill vacancies for up to one (1) year. If the vacancy is not filled through promotion by full-time employees, the next opportunity for placement will be to hire qualified probationary full-time, regular part-time and temporary employees. If the vacancy is not filled using either of these two lists, the next opportunity is to hire external candidates. Click here to familiarize yourself with the job and its physical requirements. Click here to learn more about the Public Works Department. Click here to see what it’s like to live in/visit Henderson. External candidates, probationary full-time, part-time, and temporary City of Henderson employees will start at the first step of the salary range, if selected. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from high school or equivalent. Four (4) years technical experience in engineering relating to materials testing and inspections. Note: An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered. Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483. Must be licensed by the appropriate federal agencies for the use of nuclear testing equipment. Must be certified and maintain American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I Certification and obtain and maintain Concrete Strength Testing Technician Certification within one year of hire. Must be certified and maintain Nevada Alliance for Quality Transportation Construction (NAQTC) registration as a Qualified Technician for Sampling and Density, and obtain and maintain Aggregate and Asphalt Extended certification within one year of hire. Required Documents/Assessment Information DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION: 1) Completed Employment Application 2) Proof of licensure by the appropriate federal agencies for the use of nuclear testing equipment* 3) Am erica Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I Certification* 4) America Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Strength Testing Technician Certification (if applicable)* 5) Nevada Alliance for Quality Transportation Construction (NAQTC) registration as a Qualified Technician for Sampling and Density* 6) Nevada Alliance for Quality Transportation Construction (NAQTC) Aggregate and Asphalt Extended certification (if applicable)* Please attach your documents to the "Attachments section of your application, click here for attachment instructions. ASSESSMENT DATES: Written Examination (Weighted 30%) - Tuesday, April 30,2024 (Best Qualified Candidates) Structured Selection Interview (Weighted 70%) - Wednesday, May 8, 2024 (Top Scoring Candidates) All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS: If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report. The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above. Selection Process The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application. Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. City of Henderson, Nevada Teamsters Contract Benefits Summary HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision through Teamsters Local #14 Health Trust Medical Benefit Allowance to offset monthly insurance premium to a $0 Out-of-Pocket Cost Employer paid Long Term Disability - Up to 60% of Base Wage If Approved Employer paid Term Life Insurance / AD&D - $50,000 Life Insurance on employee Health Trust paid Life Insurance - $25,000 for Employee and $10,000 for active Dependents Employee Assistance Program - 8 Free Visits for Employee and Family Members in the Household Medicare - Employee and City each pay 1.45% RETIREMENT Employer paid membership in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) No Social Security tax on employee's wages Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program - Employer contribution of 1.7% of base wage PAID LEAVE VACATION Employee credited with 19 hours of annual leave at the end of the first six (6) months of employment. Annual leave will accrue from month 7 to month 12 at 3.167 hours per month (total 38 hours first year of employment). Accrued at 9.5 hours per month after first year through fifth year; 12.67 hours per month sixth through twelfth year; 15.83 hours per month upon completion of twelfth year and beyond SICK LEAVE Accrued at 9.5 hours per month from date of hire BEREAVEMENT LEAVE Three consecutive days of leave, with pay, per occurrence, to attend funeral for immediate family member; increased to one work week when funeral is held 400 statute miles or more from City of Henderson HOLIDAYS 13 paid holidays per year Two (2) floating holidays per year The ability to bank holidays, up to 228 hours, that fall on an employee’s regularly scheduled day off WORK WEEK Four-day, 9.5-hour workday, 38-hour work week Three-day, 12-hour workday, 38-hour work week for certain positions UNIFORM ALLOWANCE Uniform Allowance - $85.00 per month to employees required to wear a uniform, or $115.00 if required to wear fire retardant clothing A $175.00 shoe allowance is provided on an annual basis to those employees required to wear ANSI Z41-1991 or above rated safety shoes VOLUNTARY BENEFITS IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan IRC 401aDeferred Compensation Plan - new/hireemployees only IRC125 Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care Supplemental Insurance: Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability, and Hospital Indemnity Auto and Home Insurance 529 College Savings Plan Supplemental Term Life Insurance Legal Insurance Pet Insurance Identity and Credit Protection PerkSpot Employee Discounts Program Long Term Care + Life Insurance NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on future collective bargaining agreement updates, changes to any applicable legislation, and changes to elements of the City’s voluntary benefits program Revised 03/24 Closing Date/Time: 4/24/2024 3:00 PM Pacific
Apr 11, 2024
Full Time
Position Overview *The 14-day in-house notice is incorporated in this job announcement. The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Materials Technician in the Department of Public Works . The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to six (6) months or up to one (1) year, depending on employment status** Under general supervision, performs materials testing, inspection, and other work as related. **NOTE TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES : • Pursuant to the Teamsters collective bargaining agreement, regular full-time current employees successfully completing the testing process will be placed on an eligibility list to be used to fill vacancies in this classification for up to six (6) months. • Probationary full-time, part-time and temporary employees who have worked at least three (3) continuous months with the CITY may apply for this recruitment. These employees and external candidates who successfully complete the testing process will be placed on separate lists, each of which may be used to fill vacancies for up to one (1) year. If the vacancy is not filled through promotion by full-time employees, the next opportunity for placement will be to hire qualified probationary full-time, regular part-time and temporary employees. If the vacancy is not filled using either of these two lists, the next opportunity is to hire external candidates. Click here to familiarize yourself with the job and its physical requirements. Click here to learn more about the Public Works Department. Click here to see what it’s like to live in/visit Henderson. External candidates, probationary full-time, part-time, and temporary City of Henderson employees will start at the first step of the salary range, if selected. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from high school or equivalent. Four (4) years technical experience in engineering relating to materials testing and inspections. Note: An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered. Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483. Must be licensed by the appropriate federal agencies for the use of nuclear testing equipment. Must be certified and maintain American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I Certification and obtain and maintain Concrete Strength Testing Technician Certification within one year of hire. Must be certified and maintain Nevada Alliance for Quality Transportation Construction (NAQTC) registration as a Qualified Technician for Sampling and Density, and obtain and maintain Aggregate and Asphalt Extended certification within one year of hire. Required Documents/Assessment Information DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION: 1) Completed Employment Application 2) Proof of licensure by the appropriate federal agencies for the use of nuclear testing equipment* 3) Am erica Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I Certification* 4) America Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Strength Testing Technician Certification (if applicable)* 5) Nevada Alliance for Quality Transportation Construction (NAQTC) registration as a Qualified Technician for Sampling and Density* 6) Nevada Alliance for Quality Transportation Construction (NAQTC) Aggregate and Asphalt Extended certification (if applicable)* Please attach your documents to the "Attachments section of your application, click here for attachment instructions. ASSESSMENT DATES: Written Examination (Weighted 30%) - Tuesday, April 30,2024 (Best Qualified Candidates) Structured Selection Interview (Weighted 70%) - Wednesday, May 8, 2024 (Top Scoring Candidates) All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS: If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report. The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above. Selection Process The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application. Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. City of Henderson, Nevada Teamsters Contract Benefits Summary HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision through Teamsters Local #14 Health Trust Medical Benefit Allowance to offset monthly insurance premium to a $0 Out-of-Pocket Cost Employer paid Long Term Disability - Up to 60% of Base Wage If Approved Employer paid Term Life Insurance / AD&D - $50,000 Life Insurance on employee Health Trust paid Life Insurance - $25,000 for Employee and $10,000 for active Dependents Employee Assistance Program - 8 Free Visits for Employee and Family Members in the Household Medicare - Employee and City each pay 1.45% RETIREMENT Employer paid membership in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) No Social Security tax on employee's wages Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program - Employer contribution of 1.7% of base wage PAID LEAVE VACATION Employee credited with 19 hours of annual leave at the end of the first six (6) months of employment. Annual leave will accrue from month 7 to month 12 at 3.167 hours per month (total 38 hours first year of employment). Accrued at 9.5 hours per month after first year through fifth year; 12.67 hours per month sixth through twelfth year; 15.83 hours per month upon completion of twelfth year and beyond SICK LEAVE Accrued at 9.5 hours per month from date of hire BEREAVEMENT LEAVE Three consecutive days of leave, with pay, per occurrence, to attend funeral for immediate family member; increased to one work week when funeral is held 400 statute miles or more from City of Henderson HOLIDAYS 13 paid holidays per year Two (2) floating holidays per year The ability to bank holidays, up to 228 hours, that fall on an employee’s regularly scheduled day off WORK WEEK Four-day, 9.5-hour workday, 38-hour work week Three-day, 12-hour workday, 38-hour work week for certain positions UNIFORM ALLOWANCE Uniform Allowance - $85.00 per month to employees required to wear a uniform, or $115.00 if required to wear fire retardant clothing A $175.00 shoe allowance is provided on an annual basis to those employees required to wear ANSI Z41-1991 or above rated safety shoes VOLUNTARY BENEFITS IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan IRC 401aDeferred Compensation Plan - new/hireemployees only IRC125 Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care Supplemental Insurance: Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability, and Hospital Indemnity Auto and Home Insurance 529 College Savings Plan Supplemental Term Life Insurance Legal Insurance Pet Insurance Identity and Credit Protection PerkSpot Employee Discounts Program Long Term Care + Life Insurance NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on future collective bargaining agreement updates, changes to any applicable legislation, and changes to elements of the City’s voluntary benefits program Revised 03/24 Closing Date/Time: 4/24/2024 3:00 PM Pacific
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity EXAM NUMBER Y5547G APPLICATION FILING DATE Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 9:00 A.M. (PT) Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without notice. ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES: The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 600,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 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. THE MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Conducts a full range of non-invasive electrodiagnostic examinations of patients to obtain graphic indications of heart activity and condition; scans and analyzes tracings and prepares interpretative reports for requesting physicians. Essential Job Functions Conducts echocardiograph examinations following physicians’ requests and instructions; determines the proper placement of transducer on patient to obtain a clear image by observing patterns on oscilloscope and applying knowledge of cardiac anatomy. Monitors film images and detects abnormal patterns, determines probable causes of abnormalities such as structure of valves or major vessels, and prepares an interpretive report for the requesting physician. Conducts dynamic electrodiagnostic examinations and scans tapes on oscilloscopes; correlates patient activity with tracing patterns and notes any abnormality; prepares an interpretative report for the requesting physician which includes only those portions of the tracings which show abnormalities together with analytical notations using patterns listed in manuals as a guide. Prepares protocol and instructional material on new equipment and techniques based upon manufacturer's manual and specifications for approval of superiors and instructs other technicians in the performance of the more difficult procedures. Inspects malfunctioning electrodiagnostic equipment to identify problems; makes minor adjustments in accordance with manufacture instructions to restore to use or notifies supervisor of needed repairs. Requirements Minimum Requirements: One (1) years’ experience at the level of Cardiac Electrodiagnostic Technician II*, including six (6) months' on-the-job training in the performance of echocardiographic examinations and the preparation of electrodiagnostic interpretive reports. *Experience at the level of Cardiac Electrodiagnostic Technician II in Los Angeles County is defined as: conducts non-invasive electrodiagnostic examinations of patients using phonocardiographic, vectorcardiographic, or dynamic electrocardiographic equipment and assists in exercise stress testing procedures. Physical Class II - Light: This class requires light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. Desirable Qualifications: Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualification in excess of the Minimum Requirements. Additional years of experience at the level of Cardiac Electrodiagnostic Technician II* Out-Of-Class Experience: Los Angeles County employees attempting to meet the requirements via experience inconsistent with their official payroll title will be considered for this examination. Applicants claiming out-of-class experience to meet the requirements should describe their out-of-class duties in detail in the Work Experience and Supplemental Questions sections of their application. Applicants are also encouraged to submit any supporting documentation such as out of class/additional responsibility bonuses, verification of experience documents, and performance evaluations in order to assist staff’s review of applicants' qualifications. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on this examination to be added to 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. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be placed on the eligible register and will appear 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 . SPECIAL INFORMATION : VACANCY INFORMATION : The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services (DHS) as they occur. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Applications must be submitted online only. Applications submitted by U.S Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted . Apply online by clicking on the green "APPLY" button at the top right of 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 4:59 p.m. (PT) deadline on the last day of filing, 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. A pplications electronically received after 4:59 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. 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. For the foreseeable future, all notices including result letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add gacaudillo1@dhs.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com and 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. Please note, if you opt out of receiving emails, you can visit governmentjobs.com, log into your profile and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of all emails sent, for your records. IMPORTANT NOTES: Please access the following link for important Employment Information. http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/247636_EmploymentInformation.pdf (Download PDF reader) All information and documents provided by applicants 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 Class Specification and/or Minimum/Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the Requirements. Comments such as "See Resumé" or referencing other unsolicited materials/documents will not be considered as a response; in doing so, your application will be rejected . The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements. Fill out your application completely and correctly to receive full credit for related education, and/or experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the position. Please do not group your experience. For each position held, give the name and address of your employer, your position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. 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. 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. NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application 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. 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 . 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 inequalities 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. ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Gabriela Caudillo, Exam Analyst Telephone Number: (213) 288-7000 Email Address: gacaudillo1@dhs.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here
Apr 04, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity EXAM NUMBER Y5547G APPLICATION FILING DATE Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 9:00 A.M. (PT) Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without notice. ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES: The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 600,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 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. THE MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Conducts a full range of non-invasive electrodiagnostic examinations of patients to obtain graphic indications of heart activity and condition; scans and analyzes tracings and prepares interpretative reports for requesting physicians. Essential Job Functions Conducts echocardiograph examinations following physicians’ requests and instructions; determines the proper placement of transducer on patient to obtain a clear image by observing patterns on oscilloscope and applying knowledge of cardiac anatomy. Monitors film images and detects abnormal patterns, determines probable causes of abnormalities such as structure of valves or major vessels, and prepares an interpretive report for the requesting physician. Conducts dynamic electrodiagnostic examinations and scans tapes on oscilloscopes; correlates patient activity with tracing patterns and notes any abnormality; prepares an interpretative report for the requesting physician which includes only those portions of the tracings which show abnormalities together with analytical notations using patterns listed in manuals as a guide. Prepares protocol and instructional material on new equipment and techniques based upon manufacturer's manual and specifications for approval of superiors and instructs other technicians in the performance of the more difficult procedures. Inspects malfunctioning electrodiagnostic equipment to identify problems; makes minor adjustments in accordance with manufacture instructions to restore to use or notifies supervisor of needed repairs. Requirements Minimum Requirements: One (1) years’ experience at the level of Cardiac Electrodiagnostic Technician II*, including six (6) months' on-the-job training in the performance of echocardiographic examinations and the preparation of electrodiagnostic interpretive reports. *Experience at the level of Cardiac Electrodiagnostic Technician II in Los Angeles County is defined as: conducts non-invasive electrodiagnostic examinations of patients using phonocardiographic, vectorcardiographic, or dynamic electrocardiographic equipment and assists in exercise stress testing procedures. Physical Class II - Light: This class requires light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. Desirable Qualifications: Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualification in excess of the Minimum Requirements. Additional years of experience at the level of Cardiac Electrodiagnostic Technician II* Out-Of-Class Experience: Los Angeles County employees attempting to meet the requirements via experience inconsistent with their official payroll title will be considered for this examination. Applicants claiming out-of-class experience to meet the requirements should describe their out-of-class duties in detail in the Work Experience and Supplemental Questions sections of their application. Applicants are also encouraged to submit any supporting documentation such as out of class/additional responsibility bonuses, verification of experience documents, and performance evaluations in order to assist staff’s review of applicants' qualifications. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on this examination to be added to 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. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be placed on the eligible register and will appear 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 . SPECIAL INFORMATION : VACANCY INFORMATION : The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services (DHS) as they occur. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Applications must be submitted online only. Applications submitted by U.S Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted . Apply online by clicking on the green "APPLY" button at the top right of 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 4:59 p.m. (PT) deadline on the last day of filing, 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. A pplications electronically received after 4:59 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. 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. For the foreseeable future, all notices including result letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add gacaudillo1@dhs.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com and 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. Please note, if you opt out of receiving emails, you can visit governmentjobs.com, log into your profile and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of all emails sent, for your records. IMPORTANT NOTES: Please access the following link for important Employment Information. http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/247636_EmploymentInformation.pdf (Download PDF reader) All information and documents provided by applicants 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 Class Specification and/or Minimum/Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the Requirements. Comments such as "See Resumé" or referencing other unsolicited materials/documents will not be considered as a response; in doing so, your application will be rejected . The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements. Fill out your application completely and correctly to receive full credit for related education, and/or experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the position. Please do not group your experience. For each position held, give the name and address of your employer, your position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. 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. 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. NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application 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. 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 . 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 inequalities 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. ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Gabriela Caudillo, Exam Analyst Telephone Number: (213) 288-7000 Email Address: gacaudillo1@dhs.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here
CITY OF VERNON, CA
Vernon, California, United States
Job Summary ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN MONTHLY SALARY: $4,947 - $6,013* *PLUS, A 3% COST OF LIVING INCREASE EFFECTIVE JULY 14, 2024 PLUS, AN EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE FINAL FILING DEADLINE SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2024, 11:59 PM OR WHEN WE RECEIVE THE FIRST 100 QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. SUMMARY: Under general supervision, performs a variety of technical assignments involving office and field review, inspections, investigations, permit processing, enforcement, and interpretations relating to environmental and health laws and regulations. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS : Environmental Health Technician is distinguished from the professional Environmental Health Specialist series in that Environmental Health Technicians support the professional work conducted by Environmental Health Specialists. The technical support work may involve elements of the professional work. However, the technical support work requires less than full professional competence in the field. Essential Functions Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job flyer does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Conducts inspections, investigations and research on environmental health or sanitation problems and their control. Performs initial and follow-up inspections of garment manufacturing establishments and issues applicable notices of violations. Performs Certificate of Occupancy inspection at non-food facilities and issues applicable notice of corrections. Collects and transports samples following established protocols. Performs intake reviews and processes permit applications for food facilities, manufacturing establishments, solid and liquid waste disposal, and water wells in conformance to state and local laws and regulations. Assists with Certified Unified Program Agencies (CUPA) related inspections, audits and complaint responses. Assists with Stormwater and Cross Connection Program related inspections, audits and complaint responses. Performs initial surveys and complaint investigations of water supplies, landfills and dump sites, gas stations, waste facilities, industrial and commercial facilities using or storing hazardous or toxic materials as well as private premises; identifies problems and recommends solutions. Assists or independently conducts environmental health surveys or inspections. Processes construction permit applications and conducts preliminary site reviews for underground tanks, in conformance to state and local regulations. Performs pre plan check review of plans for food facilities and underground storage tanks. Performs initial and follow up field surveys on non-operating food facilities; verifies accurate labeling or advertising by field testing/measuring of food or beverage products. Collects water and sewage samples for submission to the laboratory; collects recalled products from businesses. Performs initial investigation of complaints of environmental nuisances and blight; investigates requests for non-conforming use business permits; issues notice to abate; performs surveys to verify compliance with permit requirements. Researches zoning maps, general and community plans, and planning regulations to determine and inform the public of requirements and restrictions relating to the use of property or the location of water wells. Records and maintains data on soil characteristics and percolation rates; reviews bacteriological and chemical analysis of public water wells and compares to standards. Monitors reports of waste haulers. Receives and screens complaints about a variety of public health and environmental control issues and refers as appropriate. Performs simple maintenance and calibration of equipment. Uses computers to establish and maintain permit data bases and research parcel information. Maintains logs and records, collects fees, writes reports and correspondence, and assists in preparation for court hearings. Assists the public and answers inquiries about department services, programs and records; explains rules, policies, and procedures, and researches database and files; refers matters requiring policy interpretation to supervisor for resolution. Supports the relationship between the City of Vernon and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned. Minimum Qualifications To qualify, you must meet the following minimum qualifications upon the final filing date of this bulletin: EDUCATION: Fifteen (15) semester (23 quarter) units of completed college coursework in Environmental Health, Public Health, Health Science, Environmental Science/Studies, Water Treatment, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, and/or Ecology or a closely related field. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Six (6) full-time months experience, equivalent to 1040 work hours performing technical support work in a regulatory, public health or environmental service environment. EDUCATION VERIFICATION: A legible copy of your college diploma -OR - transcript(s) (unofficial are acceptable) with the degree posted from the college or university must be attached to your online application at time of submission. Supplemental Information KNOWLEDGE IN: Basic theories of mathematics, biology, chemistry, and physics associated with environmental regulation and research. Basic scientific research and statistical methods. Sound environmental practices and the effect of environmental regulation on human health, water, soil, food, and other environmental elements. Environmental laws, regulations, and ordinances protecting public health and safety Basic principles of environmental compliance assurance. Principles and procedures used in collecting and identifying samples for laboratory analysis City organization, operations, policies, and procedures. Customer service standards and protocols. Basic principles of application permitting. SKILL IN: Entering information into a computer system with speed and accuracy, and maintaining electronic files. Providing effective customer service, and dealing tactfully and courteously with the public. Maintaining accurate and interrelated technical records. Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers and the public. Effective verbal and written communication. LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: A valid California State Class C Driver’s License. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a standard office environment and in internal and external environments throughout the City. SELECTION PROCESS: Completed application packets will be reviewed and only the first 100 qualified applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements of the position and needs of the City, will be invited to participate further in the selection process, the virtual external technical panel interview is tentatively scheduled for the week of April 29, 2024. Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for the position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Applications must be submitted online . If you submit multiple applications, only the most recent application will be considered. Copies of required certifications must be submitted with the application . Stating "see resume" is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. To view the complete job description, please visit our website at www.cityofvernon.org . It is the applicant's responsibility to notify the Human Resources Department of any changes to their contact information. Following the closing of the filing period for this recruitment, the Human Resources Department will review the application materials submitted for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet or exceed the minimum qualifications for the position will be invited to participate in the next phase of this recruitment process. “The City of Vernon is an Equal Opportunity Employer” CITY OF VERNON - HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT Lisette Grizzelle, Senior Human Resources Analyst lgrizzelle@cityofvernon.org (323) 583-8811, ext. 166 The City of Vernon offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental vision, life, and long term disability insurance. Retirement Benefit : Retirement benefits are provided by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS): Effective January 1, 2013, newly hired non-safety employees who are new CalPERS members, as defined by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 ("PEPRA"), will be enrolled in the CalPERS 2% at 62 benefit formula. New members will be required to pay 7% as their member contribution. An employee who is a "classic" member of CalPERS, will be enrolled in the CalPERS 2.7% at 55 benefit formula. Classic employees urrently pay an 8% employee contribution and a 3% share of the employer contribution. Cafeteria Benefits Plan : The City offers a monthly allowance towards the purchase of a HMO, PPO or HSA medical plan for the employee and their family members. Any remaining amount can be used towards the purchase of a HMO or PPO Dental planand Vision coverage for dependents. Vision coverage is included at no cost to the employee. Supplemental Insurance plans are available. Holiday pay : The City observes 13 holidays per calendar year. Bilingual pay : Employees in eligible positions who successfully demonstrate Spanish speaking skills would be eligible to receive an additional $275.00 a month. Vacation : Continuous Years of Service Vacation Hours Earned Bi-Weekly Accrual 1st year thru 4th year 80hrs; 3.08 accrual rate 5th year thru 9th year 100hrs; 3.85 accrual rate 10th year thru 14th year 120hrs; 4.62 accrual rate 15th year thru 24th year 160hrs; 6.16 accrual rate 25th year and more 190hrs; 7.31 accrual rate Vacation 24/7 Operation: Continuous Years of Service Vacation Hours Earned Bi-Weekly Accrual 1st year thru 4th year 96hrs; 3.69 accrual rate 5th year thru 9th year 120hrs; 4.61 accrual rate 10th year thru 14th year 144hrs; 5.53 accrual rate 15th year thru 24th year 192hrs; 7.38 accrual rate 25th year and more 228hrs; 8.76 accrual rate Sick Leave : All full-time employees shall accrue up to 80 hours of sick leave per calendar year, at a rate of 3.08 hours per pay period. Tuition Reimbursement : $2,200.00 is available to those who satisfactorily complete job related college courses. Other Benefits : Most employees work a 4/10 schedule. In addition, the City offers bereavement leave and jury duty. Miscellaneous Benefits : The City provides an interest-free loan program for the purchase of a computer, corrective eye surgery and a hearing aide device. The City of Vernon encourages you to log onto our website for the benefit details www.cityofvernon.org Closing Date/Time: 4/21/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Mar 29, 2024
Full Time
Job Summary ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN MONTHLY SALARY: $4,947 - $6,013* *PLUS, A 3% COST OF LIVING INCREASE EFFECTIVE JULY 14, 2024 PLUS, AN EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE FINAL FILING DEADLINE SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2024, 11:59 PM OR WHEN WE RECEIVE THE FIRST 100 QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. SUMMARY: Under general supervision, performs a variety of technical assignments involving office and field review, inspections, investigations, permit processing, enforcement, and interpretations relating to environmental and health laws and regulations. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS : Environmental Health Technician is distinguished from the professional Environmental Health Specialist series in that Environmental Health Technicians support the professional work conducted by Environmental Health Specialists. The technical support work may involve elements of the professional work. However, the technical support work requires less than full professional competence in the field. Essential Functions Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job flyer does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Conducts inspections, investigations and research on environmental health or sanitation problems and their control. Performs initial and follow-up inspections of garment manufacturing establishments and issues applicable notices of violations. Performs Certificate of Occupancy inspection at non-food facilities and issues applicable notice of corrections. Collects and transports samples following established protocols. Performs intake reviews and processes permit applications for food facilities, manufacturing establishments, solid and liquid waste disposal, and water wells in conformance to state and local laws and regulations. Assists with Certified Unified Program Agencies (CUPA) related inspections, audits and complaint responses. Assists with Stormwater and Cross Connection Program related inspections, audits and complaint responses. Performs initial surveys and complaint investigations of water supplies, landfills and dump sites, gas stations, waste facilities, industrial and commercial facilities using or storing hazardous or toxic materials as well as private premises; identifies problems and recommends solutions. Assists or independently conducts environmental health surveys or inspections. Processes construction permit applications and conducts preliminary site reviews for underground tanks, in conformance to state and local regulations. Performs pre plan check review of plans for food facilities and underground storage tanks. Performs initial and follow up field surveys on non-operating food facilities; verifies accurate labeling or advertising by field testing/measuring of food or beverage products. Collects water and sewage samples for submission to the laboratory; collects recalled products from businesses. Performs initial investigation of complaints of environmental nuisances and blight; investigates requests for non-conforming use business permits; issues notice to abate; performs surveys to verify compliance with permit requirements. Researches zoning maps, general and community plans, and planning regulations to determine and inform the public of requirements and restrictions relating to the use of property or the location of water wells. Records and maintains data on soil characteristics and percolation rates; reviews bacteriological and chemical analysis of public water wells and compares to standards. Monitors reports of waste haulers. Receives and screens complaints about a variety of public health and environmental control issues and refers as appropriate. Performs simple maintenance and calibration of equipment. Uses computers to establish and maintain permit data bases and research parcel information. Maintains logs and records, collects fees, writes reports and correspondence, and assists in preparation for court hearings. Assists the public and answers inquiries about department services, programs and records; explains rules, policies, and procedures, and researches database and files; refers matters requiring policy interpretation to supervisor for resolution. Supports the relationship between the City of Vernon and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned. Minimum Qualifications To qualify, you must meet the following minimum qualifications upon the final filing date of this bulletin: EDUCATION: Fifteen (15) semester (23 quarter) units of completed college coursework in Environmental Health, Public Health, Health Science, Environmental Science/Studies, Water Treatment, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, and/or Ecology or a closely related field. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Six (6) full-time months experience, equivalent to 1040 work hours performing technical support work in a regulatory, public health or environmental service environment. EDUCATION VERIFICATION: A legible copy of your college diploma -OR - transcript(s) (unofficial are acceptable) with the degree posted from the college or university must be attached to your online application at time of submission. Supplemental Information KNOWLEDGE IN: Basic theories of mathematics, biology, chemistry, and physics associated with environmental regulation and research. Basic scientific research and statistical methods. Sound environmental practices and the effect of environmental regulation on human health, water, soil, food, and other environmental elements. Environmental laws, regulations, and ordinances protecting public health and safety Basic principles of environmental compliance assurance. Principles and procedures used in collecting and identifying samples for laboratory analysis City organization, operations, policies, and procedures. Customer service standards and protocols. Basic principles of application permitting. SKILL IN: Entering information into a computer system with speed and accuracy, and maintaining electronic files. Providing effective customer service, and dealing tactfully and courteously with the public. Maintaining accurate and interrelated technical records. Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers and the public. Effective verbal and written communication. LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: A valid California State Class C Driver’s License. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a standard office environment and in internal and external environments throughout the City. SELECTION PROCESS: Completed application packets will be reviewed and only the first 100 qualified applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements of the position and needs of the City, will be invited to participate further in the selection process, the virtual external technical panel interview is tentatively scheduled for the week of April 29, 2024. Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for the position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Applications must be submitted online . If you submit multiple applications, only the most recent application will be considered. Copies of required certifications must be submitted with the application . Stating "see resume" is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. To view the complete job description, please visit our website at www.cityofvernon.org . It is the applicant's responsibility to notify the Human Resources Department of any changes to their contact information. Following the closing of the filing period for this recruitment, the Human Resources Department will review the application materials submitted for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet or exceed the minimum qualifications for the position will be invited to participate in the next phase of this recruitment process. “The City of Vernon is an Equal Opportunity Employer” CITY OF VERNON - HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT Lisette Grizzelle, Senior Human Resources Analyst lgrizzelle@cityofvernon.org (323) 583-8811, ext. 166 The City of Vernon offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental vision, life, and long term disability insurance. Retirement Benefit : Retirement benefits are provided by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS): Effective January 1, 2013, newly hired non-safety employees who are new CalPERS members, as defined by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 ("PEPRA"), will be enrolled in the CalPERS 2% at 62 benefit formula. New members will be required to pay 7% as their member contribution. An employee who is a "classic" member of CalPERS, will be enrolled in the CalPERS 2.7% at 55 benefit formula. Classic employees urrently pay an 8% employee contribution and a 3% share of the employer contribution. Cafeteria Benefits Plan : The City offers a monthly allowance towards the purchase of a HMO, PPO or HSA medical plan for the employee and their family members. Any remaining amount can be used towards the purchase of a HMO or PPO Dental planand Vision coverage for dependents. Vision coverage is included at no cost to the employee. Supplemental Insurance plans are available. Holiday pay : The City observes 13 holidays per calendar year. Bilingual pay : Employees in eligible positions who successfully demonstrate Spanish speaking skills would be eligible to receive an additional $275.00 a month. Vacation : Continuous Years of Service Vacation Hours Earned Bi-Weekly Accrual 1st year thru 4th year 80hrs; 3.08 accrual rate 5th year thru 9th year 100hrs; 3.85 accrual rate 10th year thru 14th year 120hrs; 4.62 accrual rate 15th year thru 24th year 160hrs; 6.16 accrual rate 25th year and more 190hrs; 7.31 accrual rate Vacation 24/7 Operation: Continuous Years of Service Vacation Hours Earned Bi-Weekly Accrual 1st year thru 4th year 96hrs; 3.69 accrual rate 5th year thru 9th year 120hrs; 4.61 accrual rate 10th year thru 14th year 144hrs; 5.53 accrual rate 15th year thru 24th year 192hrs; 7.38 accrual rate 25th year and more 228hrs; 8.76 accrual rate Sick Leave : All full-time employees shall accrue up to 80 hours of sick leave per calendar year, at a rate of 3.08 hours per pay period. Tuition Reimbursement : $2,200.00 is available to those who satisfactorily complete job related college courses. Other Benefits : Most employees work a 4/10 schedule. In addition, the City offers bereavement leave and jury duty. Miscellaneous Benefits : The City provides an interest-free loan program for the purchase of a computer, corrective eye surgery and a hearing aide device. The City of Vernon encourages you to log onto our website for the benefit details www.cityofvernon.org Closing Date/Time: 4/21/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information FIRST DAY OF FILING: September 7, 2023 at 8:00 AM (PT) This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. EXAM NUMBER: Y8161A TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE OR WITHHOLDS ARE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. CORRECTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES - 20% RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION BOUNS The County of Los Angeles is currently offering up to 20% bonus for full-time Psychiatric Technician I position hired by Correctional Health Services and working on-site in a designated facility to meet critical healthcare needs for the uniquely underserved jail population. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES: 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, four 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. 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. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov . MISSION: "To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care." DEFINITION: Assists professional staff members in the delivery of mental health services or the delivery of indirect and direct patient care to clients who are mentally ill or emotionally disturbed. Essential Job Functions Applies principles of mental health in relationships with mentally ill or emotionally disturbed clients as a member of a Psychiatric Mobile Response Team, Clinical Behavioral Management Response Team, crisis intervention team or therapeutic team at an outpatient or inpatient facility . Observes, evaluates, records and reports to professional staff significant changes in the client's condition. Provides direct and indirect patient care including helping clients with personal hygiene such as bathing and personal grooming. Records measures of the client's physical condition such as pulse, temperature, respiration, weight , and body mass index . Aids or restrains clients to prevent injury to themselves or others . Prepares appropriate forms in connection with emergency calls, evaluation of the client's condition, and maintenance of the client's records. Assists professional staff members in providing and documenting occupational , recreational and vocational therapy programs related to the client's treatment plan . Administers, either orally or by injection , prescribed medications to clients in acute psychiatric settings . Signs the application for immediate 72-hour detention of disturbed psychiatric clients if Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) designated by the Office of Medical Director as may be needed. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A valid and active license* as a Psychiatric Technician issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians. LICENSE(S) INFORMATION: A valid and active license as a Psychiatric Technician i ssued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians . 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. Required license(s) and/or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted. Additionally, in order to receive credit for license(s) and/or certification(s) in relation to any desirable qualifications, the license(s) and/or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted. The original license(s) must be presented during the selection process prior to final appointment. PHYSICAL CLASS: 4 - Arduous.: Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: * Applicants must complete the License and Certification section of the application and provide the title of the required license, the number, date of issue, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency as specified in the Minimum Requirement, attach a legible copy of the required license to your application at the time of filing , oremail the required document to the Exam Analyst at bsarkissian@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your application online. When emailing documents, please include the exam number, exam title, and your name as it appears on your application. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of training and desirable qualifications based upon application information and supplemental questionnaire responses, weighted 100% Candidates must meet the Minimum Requirement and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in order to be placed on the eligible register. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION: Additional points will be awarded for post license experience assisting in the delivery of psychiatric services to emotionally disturbed or mentally ill clients. Applicants claiming experience in a state other than California must provide their Psychiatric Technician License from that state with their application in order to receive credit. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an "as received" basis. The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. Applicants who are successful in this examination and are added to the eligible register may not apply for and compete in this examination for twelve (12) months following the date of being placed on the eligible register. Applications received before expiration from the eligible register will be rejected. Applicants who have applied and did not meet the Requirements at the time of filing may reapply 30 days from their latest application date. SPECIAL INFORMATION: SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING FINGERPRINT SEARCH. Examples of disqualifying factors include: Any felony convictions; job-related misdemeanor convictions; certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (3 moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at fault accidents; suspended license; driving under the influence); substance abuse; anyone on probation. APPOINTEES MUST BE WILLING TO WORK AT ANY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY AND TO WORK ANY SHIFT, INCLUDING EVENINGS, NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS. APPOINTEES WILL BE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH INMATE PATIENTS IN A JAIL ENVIRONMENT PROVIDING SERVICES TO INMATE PATIENTS. VACANCY INFORMATION: The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services - Correctional Facilities. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Appointees may be required to work 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. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this 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 . You may be required to verify your email address when logging in to the Government Jobs portal of the County's employment website. 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 bylogging 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. Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and Minimum Requirement 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. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the MINIMUM REQUIREMENT. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. Do not group your experience . 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, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. 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. 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 bsarkissian @dhs.lacounty.gov , info@governmentjobs.com and noreply@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. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. 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. 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. 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's 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 inequalities 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. ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 914-6365 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Balik Sarkissian, Exam Analyst HR ESC Phone Number: (213) 288-7000 bsarkissian@dhs.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information FIRST DAY OF FILING: September 7, 2023 at 8:00 AM (PT) This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. EXAM NUMBER: Y8161A TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE OR WITHHOLDS ARE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. CORRECTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES - 20% RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION BOUNS The County of Los Angeles is currently offering up to 20% bonus for full-time Psychiatric Technician I position hired by Correctional Health Services and working on-site in a designated facility to meet critical healthcare needs for the uniquely underserved jail population. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES: 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, four 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. 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. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov . MISSION: "To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care." DEFINITION: Assists professional staff members in the delivery of mental health services or the delivery of indirect and direct patient care to clients who are mentally ill or emotionally disturbed. Essential Job Functions Applies principles of mental health in relationships with mentally ill or emotionally disturbed clients as a member of a Psychiatric Mobile Response Team, Clinical Behavioral Management Response Team, crisis intervention team or therapeutic team at an outpatient or inpatient facility . Observes, evaluates, records and reports to professional staff significant changes in the client's condition. Provides direct and indirect patient care including helping clients with personal hygiene such as bathing and personal grooming. Records measures of the client's physical condition such as pulse, temperature, respiration, weight , and body mass index . Aids or restrains clients to prevent injury to themselves or others . Prepares appropriate forms in connection with emergency calls, evaluation of the client's condition, and maintenance of the client's records. Assists professional staff members in providing and documenting occupational , recreational and vocational therapy programs related to the client's treatment plan . Administers, either orally or by injection , prescribed medications to clients in acute psychiatric settings . Signs the application for immediate 72-hour detention of disturbed psychiatric clients if Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) designated by the Office of Medical Director as may be needed. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A valid and active license* as a Psychiatric Technician issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians. LICENSE(S) INFORMATION: A valid and active license as a Psychiatric Technician i ssued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians . 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. Required license(s) and/or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted. Additionally, in order to receive credit for license(s) and/or certification(s) in relation to any desirable qualifications, the license(s) and/or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted. The original license(s) must be presented during the selection process prior to final appointment. PHYSICAL CLASS: 4 - Arduous.: Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: * Applicants must complete the License and Certification section of the application and provide the title of the required license, the number, date of issue, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency as specified in the Minimum Requirement, attach a legible copy of the required license to your application at the time of filing , oremail the required document to the Exam Analyst at bsarkissian@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your application online. When emailing documents, please include the exam number, exam title, and your name as it appears on your application. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of training and desirable qualifications based upon application information and supplemental questionnaire responses, weighted 100% Candidates must meet the Minimum Requirement and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in order to be placed on the eligible register. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION: Additional points will be awarded for post license experience assisting in the delivery of psychiatric services to emotionally disturbed or mentally ill clients. Applicants claiming experience in a state other than California must provide their Psychiatric Technician License from that state with their application in order to receive credit. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an "as received" basis. The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. Applicants who are successful in this examination and are added to the eligible register may not apply for and compete in this examination for twelve (12) months following the date of being placed on the eligible register. Applications received before expiration from the eligible register will be rejected. Applicants who have applied and did not meet the Requirements at the time of filing may reapply 30 days from their latest application date. SPECIAL INFORMATION: SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING FINGERPRINT SEARCH. Examples of disqualifying factors include: Any felony convictions; job-related misdemeanor convictions; certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (3 moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at fault accidents; suspended license; driving under the influence); substance abuse; anyone on probation. APPOINTEES MUST BE WILLING TO WORK AT ANY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY AND TO WORK ANY SHIFT, INCLUDING EVENINGS, NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS. APPOINTEES WILL BE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH INMATE PATIENTS IN A JAIL ENVIRONMENT PROVIDING SERVICES TO INMATE PATIENTS. VACANCY INFORMATION: The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services - Correctional Facilities. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Appointees may be required to work 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. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this 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 . You may be required to verify your email address when logging in to the Government Jobs portal of the County's employment website. 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 bylogging 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. Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and Minimum Requirement 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. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the MINIMUM REQUIREMENT. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. Do not group your experience . 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, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. 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. 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 bsarkissian @dhs.lacounty.gov , info@governmentjobs.com and noreply@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. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. 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. 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. 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's 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 inequalities 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. ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 914-6365 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Balik Sarkissian, Exam Analyst HR ESC Phone Number: (213) 288-7000 bsarkissian@dhs.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER Y5546R TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity APPLICATION FILING DATE Friday, May 26, 2023 at 8:00 A.M. (PT) Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without notice. ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES: The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 600,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 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. THE MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Conducts non-invasive electrodiagnostic examinations of patients using phonocardiography, vectorcardiography, or dynamic electrocardiographic equipment and assists in exercise stress testing procedures. Essential Job Functions Performs non-invasive electrocardiogram examinations of patients in various clinical settings including outpatient clinics, inpatient wards, intensive care units and the emergency department using dynamic electrocardiographic equipment. Assists Providers with exercise stress testing and ambulatory monitoring procedures. Positions patients for tests. Places electrodes in a consistent configuration per protocol to patient's chest to record cardiac rhythm and conduction over various periods of time by means of a portable electronic recorder; instructs patients on how to maintain a written chronological record of symptoms and the type of activity being engaged. Uploads recordings to the appropriate workstation for scanning and/or placement in the electronic medical record. Attaches patient to an electrocardiogramphic machine; records electrocardiograms at specific intervals during tests and when an abnormality occurs, adjusts workloads on exercise equipment; taking and recording blood pressure . Applies wearable cardiac devices to patients for long-term continuous monitoring of possible heart conditions such as irregular heartbeats or arrythmias. Instruct patients on applying wearable devices for home testing as needed. Monitors patients for compliance and uploads final reports to electronic health record for physician interpretation. Assists a physician, Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioners in the performance of patient exercise or pharmacological stress testing. Conducts the following types of examinations as requested by a physician or advanced nurse with the well-defined protocols with respect to preparing patients, Setting up, adjusting, and operating equipment; may include applying sensing devices to patients. Phonocardiography examination: Attaches one or two microphonic devices at specified locations on patient's chest and then places stethoscope devices on the carotid artery and apex artery or the jugular vein as directed by a physician to pick up the sounds of heart and blood vessel activity which are recorded an a tracing. Vectorcardiography examination: Attaches multiple electrodes to patient's arms, legs and chest to record the direction and magnitude of the electrical forces of the heart; observes oscilloscopic image and operates electronic equipment to obtain a photographic three-dimensional image (loop) of each segment of an electrocardiographic scalar complex Dynamic electrocardiographic examination: Attaches three electrodes to patient's chest to measure and record heart activity over a period of from 10 to 24 hours by means of a portable electronic tape recorder; instructs patient how to maintain a written chronological record of symptoms of abnormal heart activity and the type of activity being engaged in at the time. Assists a physician in the performance of patient exercise treadmill testing of heart activity under stress by preparing and attaching patient to an electrocardiographic machine, adjusting treadmill speed and angle as directed, taking and recording blood pressure and heart pulse rate at specified intervals, making an ECG tracing at the outset followed by multiple heart rhythm strip tracings throughout the exercise and post exercise periods. Requirements Minimum Requirements: One (1) years’ experience at the level of Cardiac Electrodiagnostic Technician I*. Desirable Qualifications: Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications. Successful completion of an ECG technician program certificate** from an accredited school. Additional years of experience at the level of Cardiac Electrodiagnostic Technician I-in excess of the Minimum Requirements. Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. Special Requirement Information : *Experience at the level of Cardiac Electrodiagnostic Technician I in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: Conducts electrocardiographic examinations of patients in clinics, wards, and intensive care units. No Out-of-Class experience will be accepted. **In order to receive credit for any certificate, you must attach a legible copy to your online application at the time of filing, or via email to gacaudillo1@dhs.lacounty.gov within 7 calendar days of filing your application online. Additional Information Examination Content: This examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%. 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. The names of candidates receiving a passing score on the examination will be added to the eligible register and will appear 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. SPECIAL INFORMATION: Vacancy Information: The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. Available Shift: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. 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 . 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 inequalities 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. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Applications must be submitted online only. Applications submitted by U.S Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of 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. (PT) deadline on the last day of filing, 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. Applications electronically received after 4:59 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. For the foreseeable future, all notices including invitations letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add gacaudillo1@dhs.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com , and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless if whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile box, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements. Fill out your application completely and correctly to receive full credit for related education, and/or experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the position. Please do not group your experience. For each position held, give the name and address of your employer, your position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected . IMPORTANT NOTES: ALL information in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION. We may reject your application at any point during the examination hiring process, including after the appointment has been made. FALSIFICAITON of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION. Utilizing VERBIAGE form the Class Specifications and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection 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 and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. 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. 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. 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's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Gabriela Caudillo, Exam Analyst Email Address: Gacaudillo1@dhs.lacounty.gov Telephone Number: (213) 288-7000 For detailed information, please click here
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER Y5546R TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity APPLICATION FILING DATE Friday, May 26, 2023 at 8:00 A.M. (PT) Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without notice. ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES: The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 600,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 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. THE MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Conducts non-invasive electrodiagnostic examinations of patients using phonocardiography, vectorcardiography, or dynamic electrocardiographic equipment and assists in exercise stress testing procedures. Essential Job Functions Performs non-invasive electrocardiogram examinations of patients in various clinical settings including outpatient clinics, inpatient wards, intensive care units and the emergency department using dynamic electrocardiographic equipment. Assists Providers with exercise stress testing and ambulatory monitoring procedures. Positions patients for tests. Places electrodes in a consistent configuration per protocol to patient's chest to record cardiac rhythm and conduction over various periods of time by means of a portable electronic recorder; instructs patients on how to maintain a written chronological record of symptoms and the type of activity being engaged. Uploads recordings to the appropriate workstation for scanning and/or placement in the electronic medical record. Attaches patient to an electrocardiogramphic machine; records electrocardiograms at specific intervals during tests and when an abnormality occurs, adjusts workloads on exercise equipment; taking and recording blood pressure . Applies wearable cardiac devices to patients for long-term continuous monitoring of possible heart conditions such as irregular heartbeats or arrythmias. Instruct patients on applying wearable devices for home testing as needed. Monitors patients for compliance and uploads final reports to electronic health record for physician interpretation. Assists a physician, Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioners in the performance of patient exercise or pharmacological stress testing. Conducts the following types of examinations as requested by a physician or advanced nurse with the well-defined protocols with respect to preparing patients, Setting up, adjusting, and operating equipment; may include applying sensing devices to patients. Phonocardiography examination: Attaches one or two microphonic devices at specified locations on patient's chest and then places stethoscope devices on the carotid artery and apex artery or the jugular vein as directed by a physician to pick up the sounds of heart and blood vessel activity which are recorded an a tracing. Vectorcardiography examination: Attaches multiple electrodes to patient's arms, legs and chest to record the direction and magnitude of the electrical forces of the heart; observes oscilloscopic image and operates electronic equipment to obtain a photographic three-dimensional image (loop) of each segment of an electrocardiographic scalar complex Dynamic electrocardiographic examination: Attaches three electrodes to patient's chest to measure and record heart activity over a period of from 10 to 24 hours by means of a portable electronic tape recorder; instructs patient how to maintain a written chronological record of symptoms of abnormal heart activity and the type of activity being engaged in at the time. Assists a physician in the performance of patient exercise treadmill testing of heart activity under stress by preparing and attaching patient to an electrocardiographic machine, adjusting treadmill speed and angle as directed, taking and recording blood pressure and heart pulse rate at specified intervals, making an ECG tracing at the outset followed by multiple heart rhythm strip tracings throughout the exercise and post exercise periods. Requirements Minimum Requirements: One (1) years’ experience at the level of Cardiac Electrodiagnostic Technician I*. Desirable Qualifications: Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications. Successful completion of an ECG technician program certificate** from an accredited school. Additional years of experience at the level of Cardiac Electrodiagnostic Technician I-in excess of the Minimum Requirements. Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. Special Requirement Information : *Experience at the level of Cardiac Electrodiagnostic Technician I in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: Conducts electrocardiographic examinations of patients in clinics, wards, and intensive care units. No Out-of-Class experience will be accepted. **In order to receive credit for any certificate, you must attach a legible copy to your online application at the time of filing, or via email to gacaudillo1@dhs.lacounty.gov within 7 calendar days of filing your application online. Additional Information Examination Content: This examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%. 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. The names of candidates receiving a passing score on the examination will be added to the eligible register and will appear 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. SPECIAL INFORMATION: Vacancy Information: The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. Available Shift: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. 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 . 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 inequalities 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. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Applications must be submitted online only. Applications submitted by U.S Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of 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. (PT) deadline on the last day of filing, 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. Applications electronically received after 4:59 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. For the foreseeable future, all notices including invitations letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add gacaudillo1@dhs.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com , and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless if whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile box, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements. Fill out your application completely and correctly to receive full credit for related education, and/or experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the position. Please do not group your experience. For each position held, give the name and address of your employer, your position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected . IMPORTANT NOTES: ALL information in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION. We may reject your application at any point during the examination hiring process, including after the appointment has been made. FALSIFICAITON of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION. Utilizing VERBIAGE form the Class Specifications and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection 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 and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. 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. 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. 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's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Gabriela Caudillo, Exam Analyst Email Address: Gacaudillo1@dhs.lacounty.gov Telephone Number: (213) 288-7000 For detailed information, please click here