San Joaquin County, CA
Stockton, California, usa
Introduction This examination is being given to fill multiple vacancies in the Human Services Agency and may be used to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening, an arduous physical examination, a pre-employment background check, and a DOJ Live Scan fingerprint. Effective July 2024 - 4% Cost of Living Adjustment increase Effective July 2025 - 3% Cost of Living Adjustment increase The following incentives and bonuses may beavailable for eligible new hires.Incentives and bonuses are subject to approval by Human Resources: § Vacation Accrual Rate : San Joaquin County vacation accrual rate consistent with the candidate's total years of public service. § Sick Leave : Candidates leaving other employment may receive credit for actual non-reimbursable sick leave hours (up to 160 hours) from their last agency. Hours shall be subject to San Joaquin County's minimum sick leave cash out provisions. § New Hire Retention Bonus : $2,000 upon completion of first year equivalent employment (2,080 hours) $1,000 upon completion of third year equivalent employment (6,240 hours) $3,000 upon completion of sixth year equivalent employment (12,480 hours) NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. TYPICAL DUTIES Checks goods received against purchase invoices, dray tickets, bills of lading, purchase orders, and requisitions. Fills requisitions and delivers supplies; wraps and packages goods for insurance or shipment. Assists in taking physical inventories and keeping manual or computerized perpetual inventory records of supplies of stock on hand on a materials management information system. Notifies superiors when stock supply becomes depleted. Keeps shelves and goods clean and sees that stock is properly placed and properly arranged. Keeps manual and computerized records of goods received and issued. May operate heavy equipment in making pickups or deliveries. May perform miscellaneous unskilled or semi-skilled laboring tasks in the assembling, repair or adjustment of the departmental equipment, tools or supplies. May perform light janitorial duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Experience : One year of experience receiving and issuing stores supplies and maintaining simple stock records in a perpetual computerized inventory environment. License and Certificates : Possession of a valid California driver’s license. KNOWLEDGE Methods and procedures used in receiving, storing, packing and issuing supplies; usual forms, methods, and practices, of a stores unit of a governmental or commercial organization; taking inventories and maintaining computerized inventory records on a materials management inventory system; safe methods of lifting heavy objects and performing manual tasks. ABILITY Make rapid and accurate computations using arithmetic calculations including addition, subtraction and multiplication, in connection with stockroom work; maintain computerized inventory records; computer data entry; carry out oral and written instructions; communicate effectively; establish and maintain effective working relationships; treat customers courteously; provide excellent customer relations; maintain routine records; lift heavy objects. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Be physically able to lift at least 30 pounds from floor level using proper body mechanics; be capable of carrying 30 pound containers with dolly assistance; and/or pull stock weighing at least 30 pounds. Must be able to walk and stand for periods of up to four hours in one time period. Be able to perform repetitive motion when operating a keyboard. Hold, reach, grasp, bend, and squat while working with stock and supplies. Must be able to perform duties using overall vision including color perception, eye/hand coordination, depth perception, reading close-up work and peripheral vision. Must be able to hear normal speech, talk in person and on the telephone. Must be able to work in a noisy environment and with exposure to cold and heat. San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Equal Opportunity Employer San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org) . Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. BENEFITS Employees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit which is represented bySEIU Local 1021 . Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available. Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. Vision Insurance : The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. For more detailed information on the County’s benefits program, visit our website at www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Employee Benefits. Life Insurance : The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows: 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000 Employee may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate. 125 Flexible Benefits Plan : This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit). Retirement Plan : Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees’ Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance. Deferred Compensation :The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $22,500 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $30,000.The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available. Vacation : Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years. Holidays : Effective July 1, 2017, all civil service status employees earn 14 paid holidays each year. Please see the appopriate MOU for details regarding holidays, accruals,use, and cashability of accrued time. Sick Leave : 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive : An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one- half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year. Bereavement Leave : 3 days of paid leave for the death of qualifying family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child. Merit Salary Increase : New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step. Job Sharing : Employees may agree to job-share a position, subject to approval by a Department Head and the Director of Human Resources. Educational Reimbursement Program : Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year. Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: The County contributes up to $20 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area. School Activities : Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities. Selection Procedures Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process: Written Exam : The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Oral Exam : The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate’s education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidate’s score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Written & Oral Exam : If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list. Rate-out : A rate-out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidate’s application using the following criteria: education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate-out process. Note: The rating of 70 referred to may be the same or other than an arithmetic 70% of the total possible points. OnlineWritten Exams : Written exams may be administered online. Candidates will be notified of the examination date and will be responsible to complete the written exam within a given period of time (typically within five calendar days). Candidates are required to read the Online Exam Guide for Test Takers prior to taking an online written exam. The link to the guide is here: Online Exam Guide For Test Takers PLEASE NOTE: Online exams must be completed in one sitting and can only be taken once Candidates will have access to an online exam within the allotted time only A steady internet connection is highly recommended The allotted time will still continue if a candidate closes the window or gets disconnected Once the allotted time expires, access to the exam will be unavailable Microsoft is no longer supporting Internet Explorer . Therefore, it is recommended that candidates do not use Internet Explorer to complete online written exams. Candidates that do not have access to a computer can contact the Human Resources office at (209)468-3370 for information on accommodations. Testing Accommodation : Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date. Veteran’s Points : Eligible veterans, unmarried widows and widowers of veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged and who have served during wartime shall be given veteran’s points in initial appointment to County service. Eligible veterans receive 5 points and eligible disabled veterans receive 10 points. Disabled veterans must submit a recent award letter stating a 10% service connected disability issued by the United States Veterans Administration.Note: A copy of your DD214 showing the discharge type must be received in the Human Resources by the date of the examination. Acceptable wartime service dates: September 16, 1940 to December 31, 1946 June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955 August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975 Persian Gulf War, August 2, 1990, through a date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation. Eligible Lists : Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for nine months, but may be extended by the Human Resources Director for a period which shall not exceed a total of three years from the date established. Certification/Referral :Names from the eligible list will be referred to the hiring department by the following methods. Rule of the Rank :The top rank orranks of eligibles will be referred for hiring interviews. The minimum number of names to be referred will be equal to the number of positions plus nine, or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. When fillingnine or more positions in a department at the same time, the top rank or ranks will be referred and the minimum number of names shall be two times the number of positions to be filled or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. This applies only to open competitive recruitments. Rule of Five : The top five names will be referred for hiring interviews. This applies only to department or countywide promotional examination. Physical Exam :Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities. Pre-Employment Drug Screening Exam : Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Employment of Relatives :Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grand parent, grand child or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when; They are related to the Appointing Authority or The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other. Department Head may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule. Proof of Eligibility :If you are offered a job you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S. HOW TO APPLY Apply Online: www.sjgov.org/department/hr By mail or in person: San Joaquin County Human Resources 44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330 Stockton, CA 95202 Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays. Phone: (209) 468-3370 Job Line: For currentemployment opportunitiesplease callour 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. ( The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division) . San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees. Equal Opportunity Employer : San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here . View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email , or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division. Closing Date/Time: 4/5/2024 11:59:00 PM
Introduction This examination is being given to fill multiple vacancies in the Human Services Agency and may be used to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening, an arduous physical examination, a pre-employment background check, and a DOJ Live Scan fingerprint. Effective July 2024 - 4% Cost of Living Adjustment increase Effective July 2025 - 3% Cost of Living Adjustment increase The following incentives and bonuses may beavailable for eligible new hires.Incentives and bonuses are subject to approval by Human Resources: § Vacation Accrual Rate : San Joaquin County vacation accrual rate consistent with the candidate's total years of public service. § Sick Leave : Candidates leaving other employment may receive credit for actual non-reimbursable sick leave hours (up to 160 hours) from their last agency. Hours shall be subject to San Joaquin County's minimum sick leave cash out provisions. § New Hire Retention Bonus : $2,000 upon completion of first year equivalent employment (2,080 hours) $1,000 upon completion of third year equivalent employment (6,240 hours) $3,000 upon completion of sixth year equivalent employment (12,480 hours) NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. TYPICAL DUTIES Checks goods received against purchase invoices, dray tickets, bills of lading, purchase orders, and requisitions. Fills requisitions and delivers supplies; wraps and packages goods for insurance or shipment. Assists in taking physical inventories and keeping manual or computerized perpetual inventory records of supplies of stock on hand on a materials management information system. Notifies superiors when stock supply becomes depleted. Keeps shelves and goods clean and sees that stock is properly placed and properly arranged. Keeps manual and computerized records of goods received and issued. May operate heavy equipment in making pickups or deliveries. May perform miscellaneous unskilled or semi-skilled laboring tasks in the assembling, repair or adjustment of the departmental equipment, tools or supplies. May perform light janitorial duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Experience : One year of experience receiving and issuing stores supplies and maintaining simple stock records in a perpetual computerized inventory environment. License and Certificates : Possession of a valid California driver’s license. KNOWLEDGE Methods and procedures used in receiving, storing, packing and issuing supplies; usual forms, methods, and practices, of a stores unit of a governmental or commercial organization; taking inventories and maintaining computerized inventory records on a materials management inventory system; safe methods of lifting heavy objects and performing manual tasks. ABILITY Make rapid and accurate computations using arithmetic calculations including addition, subtraction and multiplication, in connection with stockroom work; maintain computerized inventory records; computer data entry; carry out oral and written instructions; communicate effectively; establish and maintain effective working relationships; treat customers courteously; provide excellent customer relations; maintain routine records; lift heavy objects. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Be physically able to lift at least 30 pounds from floor level using proper body mechanics; be capable of carrying 30 pound containers with dolly assistance; and/or pull stock weighing at least 30 pounds. Must be able to walk and stand for periods of up to four hours in one time period. Be able to perform repetitive motion when operating a keyboard. Hold, reach, grasp, bend, and squat while working with stock and supplies. Must be able to perform duties using overall vision including color perception, eye/hand coordination, depth perception, reading close-up work and peripheral vision. Must be able to hear normal speech, talk in person and on the telephone. Must be able to work in a noisy environment and with exposure to cold and heat. San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Equal Opportunity Employer San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org) . Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. BENEFITS Employees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit which is represented bySEIU Local 1021 . Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available. Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. Vision Insurance : The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. For more detailed information on the County’s benefits program, visit our website at www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Employee Benefits. Life Insurance : The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows: 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000 Employee may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate. 125 Flexible Benefits Plan : This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit). Retirement Plan : Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees’ Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance. Deferred Compensation :The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $22,500 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $30,000.The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available. Vacation : Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years. Holidays : Effective July 1, 2017, all civil service status employees earn 14 paid holidays each year. Please see the appopriate MOU for details regarding holidays, accruals,use, and cashability of accrued time. Sick Leave : 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive : An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one- half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year. Bereavement Leave : 3 days of paid leave for the death of qualifying family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child. Merit Salary Increase : New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step. Job Sharing : Employees may agree to job-share a position, subject to approval by a Department Head and the Director of Human Resources. Educational Reimbursement Program : Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year. Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: The County contributes up to $20 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area. School Activities : Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities. Selection Procedures Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process: Written Exam : The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Oral Exam : The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate’s education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidate’s score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Written & Oral Exam : If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list. Rate-out : A rate-out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidate’s application using the following criteria: education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate-out process. Note: The rating of 70 referred to may be the same or other than an arithmetic 70% of the total possible points. OnlineWritten Exams : Written exams may be administered online. Candidates will be notified of the examination date and will be responsible to complete the written exam within a given period of time (typically within five calendar days). Candidates are required to read the Online Exam Guide for Test Takers prior to taking an online written exam. The link to the guide is here: Online Exam Guide For Test Takers PLEASE NOTE: Online exams must be completed in one sitting and can only be taken once Candidates will have access to an online exam within the allotted time only A steady internet connection is highly recommended The allotted time will still continue if a candidate closes the window or gets disconnected Once the allotted time expires, access to the exam will be unavailable Microsoft is no longer supporting Internet Explorer . Therefore, it is recommended that candidates do not use Internet Explorer to complete online written exams. Candidates that do not have access to a computer can contact the Human Resources office at (209)468-3370 for information on accommodations. Testing Accommodation : Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date. Veteran’s Points : Eligible veterans, unmarried widows and widowers of veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged and who have served during wartime shall be given veteran’s points in initial appointment to County service. Eligible veterans receive 5 points and eligible disabled veterans receive 10 points. Disabled veterans must submit a recent award letter stating a 10% service connected disability issued by the United States Veterans Administration.Note: A copy of your DD214 showing the discharge type must be received in the Human Resources by the date of the examination. Acceptable wartime service dates: September 16, 1940 to December 31, 1946 June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955 August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975 Persian Gulf War, August 2, 1990, through a date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation. Eligible Lists : Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for nine months, but may be extended by the Human Resources Director for a period which shall not exceed a total of three years from the date established. Certification/Referral :Names from the eligible list will be referred to the hiring department by the following methods. Rule of the Rank :The top rank orranks of eligibles will be referred for hiring interviews. The minimum number of names to be referred will be equal to the number of positions plus nine, or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. When fillingnine or more positions in a department at the same time, the top rank or ranks will be referred and the minimum number of names shall be two times the number of positions to be filled or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. This applies only to open competitive recruitments. Rule of Five : The top five names will be referred for hiring interviews. This applies only to department or countywide promotional examination. Physical Exam :Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities. Pre-Employment Drug Screening Exam : Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Employment of Relatives :Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grand parent, grand child or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when; They are related to the Appointing Authority or The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other. Department Head may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule. Proof of Eligibility :If you are offered a job you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S. HOW TO APPLY Apply Online: www.sjgov.org/department/hr By mail or in person: San Joaquin County Human Resources 44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330 Stockton, CA 95202 Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays. Phone: (209) 468-3370 Job Line: For currentemployment opportunitiesplease callour 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. ( The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division) . San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees. Equal Opportunity Employer : San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here . View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email , or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division. Closing Date/Time: 4/5/2024 11:59:00 PM
TULARE COUNTY HHSA
Tulare, California, United States
This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies for those County departments that have this position. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration. Current vacancy is with the Health and Human Services Agency located in Tulare. Typical Duties Receive shipments of supplies, materials, and equipment for stock; compare shipping invoices with quantities received and ordered; check items received for damage and take appropriate steps for their return or credit; determine utilization of storeroom space for stocking of inventory and case files, and maintain the proper numbering system for such stock and files; pack or assemble requested material/mail/supplies for delivery, and deliver to other locations; sort incoming and outgoing mail, parcels, and interoffice mail for delivery; sort, weigh, classify, and meter outgoing mail with correct postage; load and deliver mail according to route plan and time schedule; process special categories of mail, such as bulk, presort, certified, registered, insured, express, and parcels; maintain records of incoming and outgoing stock, supplies, equipment, mail, and files; operate mailing equipment such as computerized mailing machine, folding machine, mail inserter, and scales; operate business equipment such as computer, copier, adding/facsimile machine, and paper shredder; receive requisitions from departments or intra department divisions; fill orders requested and arrange for delivery; calculate unit prices and make extensions determining costs and mark-up based on volume, vendor and purchase price; adjust inventory records from requisitions; order stock based on observed turnover and on immediate need; use parts books and manuals, particularly for specialty items not stocked; research manuals to determine equivalent usage or value; determine amount needed and frequency or comparability of use with other departments or divisions; contact vendors and salespersons to determine best prices and quality; prepare purchase orders for payment; maintain up-to-date inventory for reordering or for decisions on substituting; maintain billing forms for proper recording of charges to departments or divisions and current price lists for correct charging; make quality control reports and handle complaints from users; type records and invoices; use forklift, pallet jack, or hand truck to move and store equipment and stock; give product information by telephone or in person; may prepare and assemble parts from stock on hand using various pieces of equipment; may use a two-way radio; keep storeroom in a clean and orderly condition; sort and store legal, medical, or other case files and records in a central storage area, maintaining alphabetical and numerical order and file control; retrieve and distribute requested files and other materials; perform a variety of general clerical duties including preparing and maintaining a variety of simple statistical reports; perform minor maintenance and repair on equipment; transport documents between departments and agencies; may driving to other county sites to pick up and/or drop off surplus equipment, office furniture, and miscellaneous county property; may prepare surplus vehicles for auction and facilitate posting of vehicles through the County’s online auction platform; may operate cash register and assist customers with purchases; may prepare pallets for shipment; may load and unload surplus supplies and equipment. Employment Standards Education/Experience : Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade AND six (6) months experience assisting in a stock/storeroom or warehouse, storing, shipping and receiving supplies, materials, and/or mail, and keeping a variety of records, such as inventory. Knowledge of: General methods and procedures of storeroom stocking sufficient to maintain an orderly receipt, storage and delivery of supplies of a varying complexity and volume; bookkeeping, pricing, invoice and recordkeeping procedures, including inventory control; alphabetical and numerical filing systems and procedures; principles of maintaining and taking inventories; abasic mail processing procedures; math sufficient to calculate decimals, percentages, and fractions; warehousing and stock control methods and procedures; safety and service procedures/requirements for use of equipment; proper use of hand and power tools Skill/Ability to: Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers; operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment; receive and store supplies and case files; use supply and parts catalogs and manuals; receive, sort, process, and package mail for delivery; maintain a neat and orderly storeroom; interpret requisitions and coordinate shipping supplies to user departments and divisions; process purchase orders including use of open purchase orders; do account and records work; maintain accurate inventory and file control records; take physical inventory; operate or learn elementary operation of office and storeroom equipment, and a hand-operated or motorized forklift; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with vendors and other employees; follow verbal and written instructions; maintain confidentiality of information and materials; work in changing environmental conditions; lift, carry, or move materials weighing 50 pounds; verify and enter data for a variety of lists, logs, and reports; coordinate orders and meet supply needs of user departments and/or divisions; code, sort, post, and check a variety of materials; read and comprehend department regulations, postal regulations, equipment operating and repair manuals, and other technical information; perform basic clerical functions, including the maintenance of files, records, and related reports; organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines, and remain flexible and tolerant to changes in workload and assignments; work independently with minimal supervision. License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid California driver's license. DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain an Equipment Operator’s Certification for Forklift Knowledge of : Heavy equipment parts, for equipment such as dozers, scrapers, pumps, and related parts; various types of parts books and manuals; mail classification systems, equipment, sorters, and postage rates; warehouse operations and safety practices; operate a forklift; operate cash register and process credit card transactions; perform cash count and balance cash register transactions at end of day. Additional Information Conditions of Employment Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam. College Cost Reduction Access Act This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service . EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Bargaining Unit 1 The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change. Benefit Amount: An annualbenefit amountis provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision, andlife).This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods). Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMOmedical plans which include PPOand HMO dental plans andinclude dentalandvision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, andVision Services Plan (VSP) . Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems. Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday . Vacation Accrual: 2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service) 3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service) 4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service) 5 weeks per year (11+ years of service) Limit of 300 hours. Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 50 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave. Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company . Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee. Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available. To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/ The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change. Closing Date/Time: 4/4/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies for those County departments that have this position. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration. Current vacancy is with the Health and Human Services Agency located in Tulare. Typical Duties Receive shipments of supplies, materials, and equipment for stock; compare shipping invoices with quantities received and ordered; check items received for damage and take appropriate steps for their return or credit; determine utilization of storeroom space for stocking of inventory and case files, and maintain the proper numbering system for such stock and files; pack or assemble requested material/mail/supplies for delivery, and deliver to other locations; sort incoming and outgoing mail, parcels, and interoffice mail for delivery; sort, weigh, classify, and meter outgoing mail with correct postage; load and deliver mail according to route plan and time schedule; process special categories of mail, such as bulk, presort, certified, registered, insured, express, and parcels; maintain records of incoming and outgoing stock, supplies, equipment, mail, and files; operate mailing equipment such as computerized mailing machine, folding machine, mail inserter, and scales; operate business equipment such as computer, copier, adding/facsimile machine, and paper shredder; receive requisitions from departments or intra department divisions; fill orders requested and arrange for delivery; calculate unit prices and make extensions determining costs and mark-up based on volume, vendor and purchase price; adjust inventory records from requisitions; order stock based on observed turnover and on immediate need; use parts books and manuals, particularly for specialty items not stocked; research manuals to determine equivalent usage or value; determine amount needed and frequency or comparability of use with other departments or divisions; contact vendors and salespersons to determine best prices and quality; prepare purchase orders for payment; maintain up-to-date inventory for reordering or for decisions on substituting; maintain billing forms for proper recording of charges to departments or divisions and current price lists for correct charging; make quality control reports and handle complaints from users; type records and invoices; use forklift, pallet jack, or hand truck to move and store equipment and stock; give product information by telephone or in person; may prepare and assemble parts from stock on hand using various pieces of equipment; may use a two-way radio; keep storeroom in a clean and orderly condition; sort and store legal, medical, or other case files and records in a central storage area, maintaining alphabetical and numerical order and file control; retrieve and distribute requested files and other materials; perform a variety of general clerical duties including preparing and maintaining a variety of simple statistical reports; perform minor maintenance and repair on equipment; transport documents between departments and agencies; may driving to other county sites to pick up and/or drop off surplus equipment, office furniture, and miscellaneous county property; may prepare surplus vehicles for auction and facilitate posting of vehicles through the County’s online auction platform; may operate cash register and assist customers with purchases; may prepare pallets for shipment; may load and unload surplus supplies and equipment. Employment Standards Education/Experience : Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade AND six (6) months experience assisting in a stock/storeroom or warehouse, storing, shipping and receiving supplies, materials, and/or mail, and keeping a variety of records, such as inventory. Knowledge of: General methods and procedures of storeroom stocking sufficient to maintain an orderly receipt, storage and delivery of supplies of a varying complexity and volume; bookkeeping, pricing, invoice and recordkeeping procedures, including inventory control; alphabetical and numerical filing systems and procedures; principles of maintaining and taking inventories; abasic mail processing procedures; math sufficient to calculate decimals, percentages, and fractions; warehousing and stock control methods and procedures; safety and service procedures/requirements for use of equipment; proper use of hand and power tools Skill/Ability to: Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers; operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment; receive and store supplies and case files; use supply and parts catalogs and manuals; receive, sort, process, and package mail for delivery; maintain a neat and orderly storeroom; interpret requisitions and coordinate shipping supplies to user departments and divisions; process purchase orders including use of open purchase orders; do account and records work; maintain accurate inventory and file control records; take physical inventory; operate or learn elementary operation of office and storeroom equipment, and a hand-operated or motorized forklift; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with vendors and other employees; follow verbal and written instructions; maintain confidentiality of information and materials; work in changing environmental conditions; lift, carry, or move materials weighing 50 pounds; verify and enter data for a variety of lists, logs, and reports; coordinate orders and meet supply needs of user departments and/or divisions; code, sort, post, and check a variety of materials; read and comprehend department regulations, postal regulations, equipment operating and repair manuals, and other technical information; perform basic clerical functions, including the maintenance of files, records, and related reports; organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines, and remain flexible and tolerant to changes in workload and assignments; work independently with minimal supervision. License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid California driver's license. DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain an Equipment Operator’s Certification for Forklift Knowledge of : Heavy equipment parts, for equipment such as dozers, scrapers, pumps, and related parts; various types of parts books and manuals; mail classification systems, equipment, sorters, and postage rates; warehouse operations and safety practices; operate a forklift; operate cash register and process credit card transactions; perform cash count and balance cash register transactions at end of day. Additional Information Conditions of Employment Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam. College Cost Reduction Access Act This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service . EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Bargaining Unit 1 The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change. Benefit Amount: An annualbenefit amountis provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision, andlife).This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods). Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMOmedical plans which include PPOand HMO dental plans andinclude dentalandvision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, andVision Services Plan (VSP) . Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems. Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday . Vacation Accrual: 2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service) 3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service) 4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service) 5 weeks per year (11+ years of service) Limit of 300 hours. Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 50 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave. Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company . Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee. Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available. To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/ The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change. Closing Date/Time: 4/4/2024 11:59 PM Pacific