SIERRA JOINT COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Rocklin, California, United States
Description SUMMARY DESCRIPTION Under direction of assigned manager, administers federal, state, and District financial aid program funds; maintains accountability for financial aid funding; provides program accountability for all sources of financial aid including to represent the office during audits; serves as a technical expert regarding area of assignment; and relieves assigned manager of a variety of administrative details including to serve as lead over office staff and activities. Technical advisor for updating, troubleshooting and maintaining the Financial Aid Banner Module and all peripheral programs used at Sierra College by Financial Aid. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Senior Financial Aid Specialist is a paraprofessional classification performing a wide range of analytical duties for the Financial Aid Programs. This classification is distinguished from the Financial Aid Specialist or Technician by Assuming responsibility for making financial aid award decision and development of financial aid packages to meet student educational needs and authorizing the downloading of federal, state, and district funds for all eligible financial aid students. Need Help With Your Online Account? Use the online Help Guide or contact the NEOED Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 if you need assistance with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Examples Of Functions and Tasks REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES - The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. Ensures that timelines are met for District, state, and federal requirements relating to the duties of the Financial Aid Office.Performs a variety of duties related to funds eligibility and disbursement; analyzes applications and verifies eligibility in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations and guidelines; verifies that all preliminary work done on student files is correct and meets all regulations; generates student financial aid packages; monitors attendance and academic progress of all students who have accepted federal and state financial aid; using a variety of tools, corrects amounts, returns checks, and requests stop payment/reissue of checks to ensure students receive the amounts they are eligible for; accounts for proper expenditures of financial aid funds; coordinates with Business Services Office to resolve problems; prepares various reports.Determines and assigns each student a budget and cost of attendance; makes adjustments as necessary; calculates student’s financial need figure and sets actual family contribution; determines and assigns packaging group; determines which funds the student is eligible for; determines each student’s Federal Workstudy eligibility; sets-up packaging parameters for Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant; determines eligibility for various grants/programs; makes initial determination of subsidized/unsubsidized loan eligibility; oversees the preparation of award letters. Participates in the Financial Aid Advisory Committee (FAAC); gathers information from students to justify special petitions for the FAAC; processes files appropriately after petition determination.Prepares and transmits Common Origination and Disbursement files to the US Department of Education for each eligible student. Identifies and clears any errors, rejects or discrepancies prior to authorizing payment to each student.Plans, organizes, and directs the District’s Scholarship Program; compiles and publishes booklet and applications; advertises and disburses information about the program; develops and oversees on-campus scholarship bulletin board postings; oversees evaluation of scholarship applications to determine eligibility; establishes committee to read and score applications; provides support to the scholarship committee; notifies scholarship winners; notifies scholarship donor and request funds be sent to the District; directs the release of scholarship checks.Reconciles federal funds monthly with the U.S. Department of Education. Performs a variety of funds management and reconciliation duties; ensures that proper procedures/ policies/rules/regulations are applied to all federal/state programs; analyzes and calculates financial aid funding needed from various federal and state programs; monitors federal and state accounts to ensure that financial aid monies are accurately drawn and deposited into correct District accounts; coordinates with internal and external auditors to guarantee program fund accountability and integrity; completes federal payment documents; oversees and verifies federal and state grant and loan accounts; monitors federal authorization of funding; monitors status of program fund account ledgers with District’s Business Services staff and the Placer County Office of Education accounting systems; monitors repayments; balances fund accounts; reconciles assigned accounts.Performs a variety of research and reporting duties; gathers, interprets, and analyzes a variety of data; completes and prepares a variety of records and reports; develops and creates reconciled data files in order for information to be transmitted to other agencies; gathers data and information to complete surveys and reports including those for other agencies and institutions.Gathers, interprets and analyzes District financial aid data for the Fiscal Operations Report and Application to Participate (FISAP). Compiles and complete the FISAP, used to determine and maintain the Districts funding allocations and participation in all Federal Financial Aid Programs.Coordinates and administers the Return of title IV finding (RT24). Determines Sierra College’s liability and returns to the correct program funds to the U.S. Department of Education. Determines what portion the student must repay. Federally mandated dates must be adhered to.Participates in the development/design of financial aid software reporting tools; establishes and maintains financial aid processing rules within the software; installs network software and updates; modifies and inputs data elements to comply with regulatory changes; coordinates with representatives from state and federal agencies to troubleshoot problems with specialized software and data base integrity; designs reports to provide information to applicable agencies. Participates with setting up and managing financial aid processing rules within Banner, configuring and maintaining the Banner systems and has primary responsibility for interacting with the campus IIT tech support. Creates Banner queries using SQL for needed population selections for grouping students for numerous reports. Creates and updates all Banner parameters that are needed to calculate financial need for students.Trains permanent staff on Banner or regulatory changes and reviews assigned work as needed to ensure compliance with the awarding of aid.Performs a variety of customer service and marketing duties; serves as point of contact with students regarding office services; represents the District at activities with local area high schools and other external agencies/organizations; interacts with other District organizational units to provide students with a comprehensive financial aid package; conducts financial aid workshops; explains programs to students and assist them with completing applications; coordinates award activities with internal and external contacts.Performs a full range of clerical and administrative duties in support of program operations; relieves manager of administrative details including to research and resolve problems; assembles files and duplicates materials; composes and prepares office correspondence, materials, reports, forms, brochures, presentations, handbooks, manuals, and consumer information; answers phones, refers callers, and takes messages; maintains and orders supplies.Maintains current knowledge and learn new state and federal laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to financial aid; reviews updated or new technical instructions or references; attends seminars, conferences, workshops, and other training sessions; participates in the development of new/revised procedures to accommodate changes; assists in providing training and direction to others regarding changes and new regulations including to create and disseminate new instructions.Trains and provides work direction to assigned student workers and temporary help as assigned.Performs related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Examples of ways to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be : Education/Training: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college level course work in business administration, accounting, or a related field. Experience: Two years of increasingly responsible technical and program support experience in a financial aid office comparable to a Financial Aid Technician with Sierra College. License or Certificate: Ability to obtain specialized certifications as required. QUALIFICATIONS - The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties. Knowledge of: In-depth knowledge of state and federal student financial aid processes and procedures including federal and state laws and regulations regarding the various duties of the Financial Aid Office. Human relations skills, methods, and techniques to conduct interviews, convey technical information, resolve conflicts, and to facilitate problem resolution. General accounting and bookkeeping practices and techniques used in ledger recordkeeping. State and federal tax returns, schedules, and attachments. Needs analysis methodology. Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Financial aid management systems and a variety of specialized off-campus software applications. Mathematical principles and practices. English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Principles and procedures of record keeping and filing. Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation. Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations including state and federal labor law as it applies to the employment of students and DHS employment requirements and documentation. Supervisory principles. Ability to: Provides a full range of specialized support to District’s financial aid programs and functions. Function as a technical expert in assigned areas of financial aid processing. Learn and understand in-depth student financial aid processes and procedures including laws, regulations, and District policies and procedures. Perform arithmetic calculations of average to above average difficulty. Make oral presentations to groups. Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems. Type or enter data at a speed necessary for successful job performance. Maintain close attention to detail. Properly handle difficult, sensitive, and confidential situations and materials. Plan, organize and prioritize work in order to meet schedules and timelines. Maintain current, accurate and confidential records and files including financial records. Conduct technical research and prepare a variety of comprehensive and statistical reports. Independently prepare routine correspondence and memoranda. Work independently and collaboratively. Supervise student and/or other temporary help. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT - The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting. Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally walk, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Supplemental Information WHY SIERRA? One of Aspen Institute’s Top 150 Community Colleges in the nation The Accrediting Commission recognized Sierra “for its exemplary practice of providing personnel with opportunities for continued professional development in order to meet its mission.” This includes providing students and employees with a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our students, etc. Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS) 17 paid holidays (including extended time off during the winter break) 12 accrued paid vacation days per year (vacation accrual increases over time) Competitive benefits package Flexible work schedules may be available Currently during summers, some employee groups participate in 4x10 schedules Sierra College is a Community College located near Sacramento, California where a heavy emphasis is placed on academic excellence and student success. Since its founding in 1936, Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities that it serves. The Sierra Community College District covers more than 3,200 square miles and serves the Northern California foothill counties of Placer and Nevada, as well as parts of El Dorado and Sacramento. We serve over 16,000 students throughout the region in both on-ground and online courses, including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well as at three centers located in Grass Valley, Tahoe/Truckee, and Roseville. Our District prides itself on academic excellence. Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all. As an institution, Sierra College is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, learner-centered practices and policies that fully engage the college community. The ideal candidate will share the College’s commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives. Currently, Sierra College enrolls 16,500 students per term, where approximately: 24% of Sierra College’s students are Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), 3% are African-American, 2% are Filipino, 6% are Asian-American, 7% are multiracial and 55% are White. The successful candidate will join a College dedicated to the use of culturally responsive strategies and methods that meet the varying needs of our students, faculty, staff, and surrounding community. Sierra College demonstrates its commitment to equity by supporting ongoing professional development for students, faculty, and staff. These opportunities include trainings and workshops on equity and inclusion, active Academic Senate standing committees concerned with student success and equity, a Presidential Equity Advisory Committee (PEAC), culturally responsive student engagement centers, support for our undocumented and AB540 students, campus-wide equity summits, a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our diverse students. Need Help With Your Online Account? Use the online Help Guide or contact the NEOED Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 if you need assistance with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Helpful Tip: Please note that as described above a strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds; and therefore, hiring committees assess candidates for these knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicants may want to consider incorporating culturally-inclusive/equity-minded strategies practiced and/or evidence of the responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, and cultural diversity of community college student populations throughout their application materials (including application and documents uploaded, if any). Please see the Sierra College website for additional helpful tips and tools for prospective applicants . Travel expenses may be partially reimbursed for candidates traveling beyond a 150 mile radius for second round interviews. All other travel expenses will be borne by the candidate (if in person interviews). Terms and Conditions of Employment: Other terms and conditions of employment are specified in the applicable collective bargaining agreements on file in the District Human Resources Department. Position description of record on file in the Human Resources Department. *Sierra Community College District currently operates campuses in Rocklin, Roseville, Truckee and Grass Valley. In its management of a multi-campus environment, the District reserves right of assignment including the right to change assignment locations and shift assignments based on District need. Although this position may currently reside at the Rocklin campus, the assignment location may be subject to change as needed. Additionally, the district reserves the right to cancel, revise or re-announce this position as well as any and all positions at any time. EEO / TITLE IX EMPLOYER Sierra College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination and the achievement of diversity and equity among its faculty, staff, and students. Persons with inquiries about the application of Title IX and/or EEO may contact the Director of Diversity, EEO & Title IX (Title IX Coordinator) at the address below, at (916) 660-7006 or via email at EEOT9@sierracollege.edu . Persons with questions regarding reasonable accommodation of physical and other disabilities should contact the Sierra College Human Resources Department at (916) 660-7105. If you have limitations hearing or speaking, the State of California offers a specially-trained Communications Assistant (CA) that can relay telephone conversations for all of your calls. Dial 711 to reach the California Relay Service (CRS). Dialing 711 is for everyone, not just those who have difficulty hearing on a standard phone. If you prefer having your calls immediately answered in your mode of communication, dial one of the toll-free modality and language-specific numbers below. The call will be routed to the CRS provider. TTY/VCO/HCO to Voice English 1-800-735-2929 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 Voice to TTY/VCO/HCO English 1-800-735-2922 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 From or to Speech-to- Speech English & Spanish 1-800-854-7784 Sierra Community College offers benefit packages to full-time employees including: family coverage health, dental and vision insurance, Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS) OR State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) retirement, income protection, life insurance, sick leave, vacation, and holidays as provided according to District policy. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 05, 2024
Full Time
Description SUMMARY DESCRIPTION Under direction of assigned manager, administers federal, state, and District financial aid program funds; maintains accountability for financial aid funding; provides program accountability for all sources of financial aid including to represent the office during audits; serves as a technical expert regarding area of assignment; and relieves assigned manager of a variety of administrative details including to serve as lead over office staff and activities. Technical advisor for updating, troubleshooting and maintaining the Financial Aid Banner Module and all peripheral programs used at Sierra College by Financial Aid. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Senior Financial Aid Specialist is a paraprofessional classification performing a wide range of analytical duties for the Financial Aid Programs. This classification is distinguished from the Financial Aid Specialist or Technician by Assuming responsibility for making financial aid award decision and development of financial aid packages to meet student educational needs and authorizing the downloading of federal, state, and district funds for all eligible financial aid students. Need Help With Your Online Account? Use the online Help Guide or contact the NEOED Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 if you need assistance with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Examples Of Functions and Tasks REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES - The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. Ensures that timelines are met for District, state, and federal requirements relating to the duties of the Financial Aid Office.Performs a variety of duties related to funds eligibility and disbursement; analyzes applications and verifies eligibility in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations and guidelines; verifies that all preliminary work done on student files is correct and meets all regulations; generates student financial aid packages; monitors attendance and academic progress of all students who have accepted federal and state financial aid; using a variety of tools, corrects amounts, returns checks, and requests stop payment/reissue of checks to ensure students receive the amounts they are eligible for; accounts for proper expenditures of financial aid funds; coordinates with Business Services Office to resolve problems; prepares various reports.Determines and assigns each student a budget and cost of attendance; makes adjustments as necessary; calculates student’s financial need figure and sets actual family contribution; determines and assigns packaging group; determines which funds the student is eligible for; determines each student’s Federal Workstudy eligibility; sets-up packaging parameters for Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant; determines eligibility for various grants/programs; makes initial determination of subsidized/unsubsidized loan eligibility; oversees the preparation of award letters. Participates in the Financial Aid Advisory Committee (FAAC); gathers information from students to justify special petitions for the FAAC; processes files appropriately after petition determination.Prepares and transmits Common Origination and Disbursement files to the US Department of Education for each eligible student. Identifies and clears any errors, rejects or discrepancies prior to authorizing payment to each student.Plans, organizes, and directs the District’s Scholarship Program; compiles and publishes booklet and applications; advertises and disburses information about the program; develops and oversees on-campus scholarship bulletin board postings; oversees evaluation of scholarship applications to determine eligibility; establishes committee to read and score applications; provides support to the scholarship committee; notifies scholarship winners; notifies scholarship donor and request funds be sent to the District; directs the release of scholarship checks.Reconciles federal funds monthly with the U.S. Department of Education. Performs a variety of funds management and reconciliation duties; ensures that proper procedures/ policies/rules/regulations are applied to all federal/state programs; analyzes and calculates financial aid funding needed from various federal and state programs; monitors federal and state accounts to ensure that financial aid monies are accurately drawn and deposited into correct District accounts; coordinates with internal and external auditors to guarantee program fund accountability and integrity; completes federal payment documents; oversees and verifies federal and state grant and loan accounts; monitors federal authorization of funding; monitors status of program fund account ledgers with District’s Business Services staff and the Placer County Office of Education accounting systems; monitors repayments; balances fund accounts; reconciles assigned accounts.Performs a variety of research and reporting duties; gathers, interprets, and analyzes a variety of data; completes and prepares a variety of records and reports; develops and creates reconciled data files in order for information to be transmitted to other agencies; gathers data and information to complete surveys and reports including those for other agencies and institutions.Gathers, interprets and analyzes District financial aid data for the Fiscal Operations Report and Application to Participate (FISAP). Compiles and complete the FISAP, used to determine and maintain the Districts funding allocations and participation in all Federal Financial Aid Programs.Coordinates and administers the Return of title IV finding (RT24). Determines Sierra College’s liability and returns to the correct program funds to the U.S. Department of Education. Determines what portion the student must repay. Federally mandated dates must be adhered to.Participates in the development/design of financial aid software reporting tools; establishes and maintains financial aid processing rules within the software; installs network software and updates; modifies and inputs data elements to comply with regulatory changes; coordinates with representatives from state and federal agencies to troubleshoot problems with specialized software and data base integrity; designs reports to provide information to applicable agencies. Participates with setting up and managing financial aid processing rules within Banner, configuring and maintaining the Banner systems and has primary responsibility for interacting with the campus IIT tech support. Creates Banner queries using SQL for needed population selections for grouping students for numerous reports. Creates and updates all Banner parameters that are needed to calculate financial need for students.Trains permanent staff on Banner or regulatory changes and reviews assigned work as needed to ensure compliance with the awarding of aid.Performs a variety of customer service and marketing duties; serves as point of contact with students regarding office services; represents the District at activities with local area high schools and other external agencies/organizations; interacts with other District organizational units to provide students with a comprehensive financial aid package; conducts financial aid workshops; explains programs to students and assist them with completing applications; coordinates award activities with internal and external contacts.Performs a full range of clerical and administrative duties in support of program operations; relieves manager of administrative details including to research and resolve problems; assembles files and duplicates materials; composes and prepares office correspondence, materials, reports, forms, brochures, presentations, handbooks, manuals, and consumer information; answers phones, refers callers, and takes messages; maintains and orders supplies.Maintains current knowledge and learn new state and federal laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to financial aid; reviews updated or new technical instructions or references; attends seminars, conferences, workshops, and other training sessions; participates in the development of new/revised procedures to accommodate changes; assists in providing training and direction to others regarding changes and new regulations including to create and disseminate new instructions.Trains and provides work direction to assigned student workers and temporary help as assigned.Performs related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Examples of ways to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be : Education/Training: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college level course work in business administration, accounting, or a related field. Experience: Two years of increasingly responsible technical and program support experience in a financial aid office comparable to a Financial Aid Technician with Sierra College. License or Certificate: Ability to obtain specialized certifications as required. QUALIFICATIONS - The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties. Knowledge of: In-depth knowledge of state and federal student financial aid processes and procedures including federal and state laws and regulations regarding the various duties of the Financial Aid Office. Human relations skills, methods, and techniques to conduct interviews, convey technical information, resolve conflicts, and to facilitate problem resolution. General accounting and bookkeeping practices and techniques used in ledger recordkeeping. State and federal tax returns, schedules, and attachments. Needs analysis methodology. Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Financial aid management systems and a variety of specialized off-campus software applications. Mathematical principles and practices. English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Principles and procedures of record keeping and filing. Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation. Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations including state and federal labor law as it applies to the employment of students and DHS employment requirements and documentation. Supervisory principles. Ability to: Provides a full range of specialized support to District’s financial aid programs and functions. Function as a technical expert in assigned areas of financial aid processing. Learn and understand in-depth student financial aid processes and procedures including laws, regulations, and District policies and procedures. Perform arithmetic calculations of average to above average difficulty. Make oral presentations to groups. Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems. Type or enter data at a speed necessary for successful job performance. Maintain close attention to detail. Properly handle difficult, sensitive, and confidential situations and materials. Plan, organize and prioritize work in order to meet schedules and timelines. Maintain current, accurate and confidential records and files including financial records. Conduct technical research and prepare a variety of comprehensive and statistical reports. Independently prepare routine correspondence and memoranda. Work independently and collaboratively. Supervise student and/or other temporary help. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT - The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting. Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally walk, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Supplemental Information WHY SIERRA? One of Aspen Institute’s Top 150 Community Colleges in the nation The Accrediting Commission recognized Sierra “for its exemplary practice of providing personnel with opportunities for continued professional development in order to meet its mission.” This includes providing students and employees with a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our students, etc. Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS) 17 paid holidays (including extended time off during the winter break) 12 accrued paid vacation days per year (vacation accrual increases over time) Competitive benefits package Flexible work schedules may be available Currently during summers, some employee groups participate in 4x10 schedules Sierra College is a Community College located near Sacramento, California where a heavy emphasis is placed on academic excellence and student success. Since its founding in 1936, Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities that it serves. The Sierra Community College District covers more than 3,200 square miles and serves the Northern California foothill counties of Placer and Nevada, as well as parts of El Dorado and Sacramento. We serve over 16,000 students throughout the region in both on-ground and online courses, including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well as at three centers located in Grass Valley, Tahoe/Truckee, and Roseville. Our District prides itself on academic excellence. Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all. As an institution, Sierra College is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, learner-centered practices and policies that fully engage the college community. The ideal candidate will share the College’s commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives. Currently, Sierra College enrolls 16,500 students per term, where approximately: 24% of Sierra College’s students are Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), 3% are African-American, 2% are Filipino, 6% are Asian-American, 7% are multiracial and 55% are White. The successful candidate will join a College dedicated to the use of culturally responsive strategies and methods that meet the varying needs of our students, faculty, staff, and surrounding community. Sierra College demonstrates its commitment to equity by supporting ongoing professional development for students, faculty, and staff. These opportunities include trainings and workshops on equity and inclusion, active Academic Senate standing committees concerned with student success and equity, a Presidential Equity Advisory Committee (PEAC), culturally responsive student engagement centers, support for our undocumented and AB540 students, campus-wide equity summits, a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our diverse students. Need Help With Your Online Account? Use the online Help Guide or contact the NEOED Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 if you need assistance with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Helpful Tip: Please note that as described above a strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds; and therefore, hiring committees assess candidates for these knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicants may want to consider incorporating culturally-inclusive/equity-minded strategies practiced and/or evidence of the responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, and cultural diversity of community college student populations throughout their application materials (including application and documents uploaded, if any). Please see the Sierra College website for additional helpful tips and tools for prospective applicants . Travel expenses may be partially reimbursed for candidates traveling beyond a 150 mile radius for second round interviews. All other travel expenses will be borne by the candidate (if in person interviews). Terms and Conditions of Employment: Other terms and conditions of employment are specified in the applicable collective bargaining agreements on file in the District Human Resources Department. Position description of record on file in the Human Resources Department. *Sierra Community College District currently operates campuses in Rocklin, Roseville, Truckee and Grass Valley. In its management of a multi-campus environment, the District reserves right of assignment including the right to change assignment locations and shift assignments based on District need. Although this position may currently reside at the Rocklin campus, the assignment location may be subject to change as needed. Additionally, the district reserves the right to cancel, revise or re-announce this position as well as any and all positions at any time. EEO / TITLE IX EMPLOYER Sierra College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination and the achievement of diversity and equity among its faculty, staff, and students. Persons with inquiries about the application of Title IX and/or EEO may contact the Director of Diversity, EEO & Title IX (Title IX Coordinator) at the address below, at (916) 660-7006 or via email at EEOT9@sierracollege.edu . Persons with questions regarding reasonable accommodation of physical and other disabilities should contact the Sierra College Human Resources Department at (916) 660-7105. If you have limitations hearing or speaking, the State of California offers a specially-trained Communications Assistant (CA) that can relay telephone conversations for all of your calls. Dial 711 to reach the California Relay Service (CRS). Dialing 711 is for everyone, not just those who have difficulty hearing on a standard phone. If you prefer having your calls immediately answered in your mode of communication, dial one of the toll-free modality and language-specific numbers below. The call will be routed to the CRS provider. TTY/VCO/HCO to Voice English 1-800-735-2929 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 Voice to TTY/VCO/HCO English 1-800-735-2922 Spanish 1-800-855-3000 From or to Speech-to- Speech English & Spanish 1-800-854-7784 Sierra Community College offers benefit packages to full-time employees including: family coverage health, dental and vision insurance, Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS) OR State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) retirement, income protection, life insurance, sick leave, vacation, and holidays as provided according to District policy. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
CA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Sacramento, California, United States
Job Description and Duties RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST II - STRATEGIC PLANNING & RECREATION SERVICES / GIS ENTERPRISE/ HEADQUARTERS The reporting location for this position is Headquarters located at 715 P Street in Sacramento, CA - Monday through Friday. Partial telework is an option . This position will work under the general direction of the Research Data Supervisor II. This position offers the opportunity to work in a team environment dedicated to the mission of the Department of Parks and Recreation. Under the direction of the Research Data Supervisor II, Statewide GIS Enterprise Section of the Strategic Planning and Recreation Services Division, the Research Data Specialist II will serve as the Senior Data Warehouse Specialist. The successful candidate will possess current knowledge and shall be familiar with protocol, procedures, policies, and regulations pertaining to California State Parks. Additionally, the successful candidate will perform the more complex data analysis in response to ad-hoc research and reporting requests utilizing business intelligence software programs to query, validate, format, and organize structured and unstructured data to forecast trends and assess potential impact in areas where changes are being implemented and a body of knowledge or experience does not exist. Incumbents have responsibility for coordinating the more complex research projects or activities, which involves defining and creating new data models and visualizations to ensure information needs are met. Incumbents have responsibility for designing and directing major complex research projects or activities. The incumbent is expected to perform all functions and duties with integrity, quality communication and cooperation. The incumbent must exercise a high degree of initiative, demonstrate tact, and exercise sound judgment that exemplifies the best interests of the state and of the Department. Training and Development Assignments may be considered. State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Seth Paine at (916) 539-1912 or at Seth.Paine@parks.ca.gov . This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Working Conditions Office environment located in a high-rise building. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST II Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement Position Details Job Code #: JC-425618 Position #(s): 549-336-5758-906 Working Title: SENIOR DATA WAREHOUSE SPECIALIST Classification: RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST II $7,201.00 - $9,013.00 A # of Positions: Multiple Work Location: Sacramento County Telework: In Office Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information The mission of California State Parks is to provide for the health, inspiration, and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state's extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation. All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination. Department Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov Special Requirements Applicants must submit State Examination/Employment Application (STD 678), cover letter, and a Supplemental Questionnaire (see questions below). Only those applicants who submit all required documents by the final filing date will be considered for an interview. This non-confidential Supplemental Questionnaire is designed to elicit information regarding each applicant’s abilities, knowledge, and experience in relation to the Research Data Specialist II position. If there is a question regarding experience that you do not have, include examples of similar experience that would demonstrate your ability or potential to perform the specific function. Please limit your answers to one paragraph per question. Your response must be typewritten, using 12-point Arial font, single spaced, and no more than two pages in total length. Please provide the name and telephone number of two references who can verify the work and/or experience you describe in each of the following questions: Describe your experience with developing collaborative, cooperative relationships with peers and management. Provide an example of a task that required you to use communication, planning, and problem-solving skills. Describe your experience developing, managing, and administering large and complex SQL databases and developing custom applications such as PowerBI dashboards to communicate statistical information and trends with decision makers. Describe a situation or problem for which you were required to research and propose a technological solution. What steps did you take? How did you communicate proposal requirements, benefits, and hurdles with non-technical associates and managers? What was the outcome? Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. If selected for the position official sealed transcripts will be required prior to appointment. DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.) SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date: 4/24/2024 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below: Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of Parks & Recreation Attn: Certification Unit P.O. Box 942896 Sacramento , CA 94296-0001 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Parks & Recreation Class & Hiring 715 P Street Sacramento , CA 95814 M-F Excluding Weekends and State Holidays 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Required Application Package Documents The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job: Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required. Statement of Qualifications - “Please see "Special Requirements" Other - Cover Letter Is Required. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: Plan, develop, and implement the design and construction of State Parks’ data warehouse. Serves as lead for database design. Performs analysis of business and technical requirements, architectural design specifications, solution implementation. Analyze technical problems, service requests, proposals, and work with developers to design innovative technical platform solutions. Provide technical expertise in the design, development, and implementation on data exploration and visualization applications, including integration with other enterprise applications. Performs the highest levels of database administration and operations administration for performance optimization and capacity planning. Applies creative and critical reasoning to analyze complex problems, weigh multiple solutions, and carefully select solutions appropriate to business needs, project scopes, and available resources. Writes Structured Query Language (SQL) procedures, triggers, functions, and views. Design custom analytics and Power BI dashboards for analysis of trends affecting State Parks. Ensure business and technical requirements and design standards are best represented in the final deliverables. Create architectural documentation. Plan for enterprise system capacity growth. Perform problem diagnoses, recommending solutions, and resolving systemic problems. Perform technical evaluation of new software systems. Lead the establishment and maintenance of standards and workflow processes for integration and deployment. Provides technical expertise in the integration of GIS system components with other enterprise applications. Prepares recommendations, presentations, product demonstrations, and decision-making analysis to upper management. Serves as a consultant in the development and maintenance of effective standards and templates to support technical service delivery. Conducts or attends meetings with applications development staff and other technical staff and prepares technical documentation and project status reports. Participates in special projects and prepares general administrative documents by performing technical research and developing issue papers as necessary. Communicates effectively and displays strong verbal, writing, and active listening skills. Possess strong time management, organizational skills, and is focused and detail oriented. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines. Possess professionalism, desire to learn and positive attitude. Fast learner, dependable and models the highest degree of integrity and ethics. Practices and maintains a strong work ethic; adaptable, flexible, and self-motivated; excellent attendance and punctuality. Works independently and also supports/follows the chain of command. Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. Contact Information The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process. Department Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov Hiring Unit Contact: Seth Paine (916) 539-1912 Seth.Paine@parks.ca.gov Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office. EEO Contact: Sharon Comas - Human Rights Office (916) 653-9990 California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. Additional Instructions If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position # 549-336-5758-906 and the Job Control # JC-425618 in the “Examination or Job Title for which you are applying” section on the STD. 678. Note: If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD. 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered. Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview. Eligibility Information To be appointed you must satisfy one of the following requirements: List Eligibility - Successfully complete the civil service exam for Research Data Specialist II. Click here for more information on how to apply for the exam. NOTE: Please refer to the exam bulletin for the frequency of administration of this exam. Transfer Eligibility - Must have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above). Reinstatement Eligibility - Previously obtained permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above). In some special circumstances, candidates who meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position, but who do not have one of the types of eligibility listed above, may be hired. However, this is rare, and the preferred method of appointment is through eligibility as described above. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants. Closing Date/Time: 4/24/2024
Apr 11, 2024
Full Time
Job Description and Duties RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST II - STRATEGIC PLANNING & RECREATION SERVICES / GIS ENTERPRISE/ HEADQUARTERS The reporting location for this position is Headquarters located at 715 P Street in Sacramento, CA - Monday through Friday. Partial telework is an option . This position will work under the general direction of the Research Data Supervisor II. This position offers the opportunity to work in a team environment dedicated to the mission of the Department of Parks and Recreation. Under the direction of the Research Data Supervisor II, Statewide GIS Enterprise Section of the Strategic Planning and Recreation Services Division, the Research Data Specialist II will serve as the Senior Data Warehouse Specialist. The successful candidate will possess current knowledge and shall be familiar with protocol, procedures, policies, and regulations pertaining to California State Parks. Additionally, the successful candidate will perform the more complex data analysis in response to ad-hoc research and reporting requests utilizing business intelligence software programs to query, validate, format, and organize structured and unstructured data to forecast trends and assess potential impact in areas where changes are being implemented and a body of knowledge or experience does not exist. Incumbents have responsibility for coordinating the more complex research projects or activities, which involves defining and creating new data models and visualizations to ensure information needs are met. Incumbents have responsibility for designing and directing major complex research projects or activities. The incumbent is expected to perform all functions and duties with integrity, quality communication and cooperation. The incumbent must exercise a high degree of initiative, demonstrate tact, and exercise sound judgment that exemplifies the best interests of the state and of the Department. Training and Development Assignments may be considered. State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Seth Paine at (916) 539-1912 or at Seth.Paine@parks.ca.gov . This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Working Conditions Office environment located in a high-rise building. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST II Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement Position Details Job Code #: JC-425618 Position #(s): 549-336-5758-906 Working Title: SENIOR DATA WAREHOUSE SPECIALIST Classification: RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST II $7,201.00 - $9,013.00 A # of Positions: Multiple Work Location: Sacramento County Telework: In Office Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information The mission of California State Parks is to provide for the health, inspiration, and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state's extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation. All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination. Department Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov Special Requirements Applicants must submit State Examination/Employment Application (STD 678), cover letter, and a Supplemental Questionnaire (see questions below). Only those applicants who submit all required documents by the final filing date will be considered for an interview. This non-confidential Supplemental Questionnaire is designed to elicit information regarding each applicant’s abilities, knowledge, and experience in relation to the Research Data Specialist II position. If there is a question regarding experience that you do not have, include examples of similar experience that would demonstrate your ability or potential to perform the specific function. Please limit your answers to one paragraph per question. Your response must be typewritten, using 12-point Arial font, single spaced, and no more than two pages in total length. Please provide the name and telephone number of two references who can verify the work and/or experience you describe in each of the following questions: Describe your experience with developing collaborative, cooperative relationships with peers and management. Provide an example of a task that required you to use communication, planning, and problem-solving skills. Describe your experience developing, managing, and administering large and complex SQL databases and developing custom applications such as PowerBI dashboards to communicate statistical information and trends with decision makers. Describe a situation or problem for which you were required to research and propose a technological solution. What steps did you take? How did you communicate proposal requirements, benefits, and hurdles with non-technical associates and managers? What was the outcome? Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. If selected for the position official sealed transcripts will be required prior to appointment. DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.) SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date: 4/24/2024 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below: Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of Parks & Recreation Attn: Certification Unit P.O. Box 942896 Sacramento , CA 94296-0001 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Parks & Recreation Class & Hiring 715 P Street Sacramento , CA 95814 M-F Excluding Weekends and State Holidays 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM Required Application Package Documents The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job: Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required. Statement of Qualifications - “Please see "Special Requirements" Other - Cover Letter Is Required. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: Plan, develop, and implement the design and construction of State Parks’ data warehouse. Serves as lead for database design. Performs analysis of business and technical requirements, architectural design specifications, solution implementation. Analyze technical problems, service requests, proposals, and work with developers to design innovative technical platform solutions. Provide technical expertise in the design, development, and implementation on data exploration and visualization applications, including integration with other enterprise applications. Performs the highest levels of database administration and operations administration for performance optimization and capacity planning. Applies creative and critical reasoning to analyze complex problems, weigh multiple solutions, and carefully select solutions appropriate to business needs, project scopes, and available resources. Writes Structured Query Language (SQL) procedures, triggers, functions, and views. Design custom analytics and Power BI dashboards for analysis of trends affecting State Parks. Ensure business and technical requirements and design standards are best represented in the final deliverables. Create architectural documentation. Plan for enterprise system capacity growth. Perform problem diagnoses, recommending solutions, and resolving systemic problems. Perform technical evaluation of new software systems. Lead the establishment and maintenance of standards and workflow processes for integration and deployment. Provides technical expertise in the integration of GIS system components with other enterprise applications. Prepares recommendations, presentations, product demonstrations, and decision-making analysis to upper management. Serves as a consultant in the development and maintenance of effective standards and templates to support technical service delivery. Conducts or attends meetings with applications development staff and other technical staff and prepares technical documentation and project status reports. Participates in special projects and prepares general administrative documents by performing technical research and developing issue papers as necessary. Communicates effectively and displays strong verbal, writing, and active listening skills. Possess strong time management, organizational skills, and is focused and detail oriented. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines. Possess professionalism, desire to learn and positive attitude. Fast learner, dependable and models the highest degree of integrity and ethics. Practices and maintains a strong work ethic; adaptable, flexible, and self-motivated; excellent attendance and punctuality. Works independently and also supports/follows the chain of command. Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. Contact Information The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process. Department Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov Hiring Unit Contact: Seth Paine (916) 539-1912 Seth.Paine@parks.ca.gov Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office. EEO Contact: Sharon Comas - Human Rights Office (916) 653-9990 California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. Additional Instructions If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position # 549-336-5758-906 and the Job Control # JC-425618 in the “Examination or Job Title for which you are applying” section on the STD. 678. Note: If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD. 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered. Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview. Eligibility Information To be appointed you must satisfy one of the following requirements: List Eligibility - Successfully complete the civil service exam for Research Data Specialist II. Click here for more information on how to apply for the exam. NOTE: Please refer to the exam bulletin for the frequency of administration of this exam. Transfer Eligibility - Must have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above). Reinstatement Eligibility - Previously obtained permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above). In some special circumstances, candidates who meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position, but who do not have one of the types of eligibility listed above, may be hired. However, this is rare, and the preferred method of appointment is through eligibility as described above. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants. Closing Date/Time: 4/24/2024
City of San Jose
United States, California, San Jose
San José Clean Energy, or SJCE, is San José's local, not-for-profit electricity supplier operated by the City of San José's Energy Department. Since 2019, our dedicated and motivated team has provided clean energy for residents and businesses at competitive rates, while also offering community programs, local benefits, and increased transparency and accessibility. San José Clean Energy serves more than 350,000 customers and has a peak load of almost 1 GW. SJCE is responsible for purchasing over 4,500 GWh of electricity annually and has an annual operating budget of over $300 million. Serving our community with respect and integrity is at the core of what we do. Joining our team means that you will be making a big impact and in the forefront in the fight against climate change. SJCE plays an important role in meeting San José's ambitious goal to be carbon neutral by 2030 and in implementing Climate Smart San José, the City's climate action plan. SJCE centers equity in its drive to provide clean, renewable energy at competitive rates and provide local benefits. Since inception, SJCE has sprinted ahead to now provide 60% renewable and 95% carbon-free energy in our base product and has contracted to add over 1GW of new solar, wind, and battery storage to the grid. SJCE's low carbon energy supply is foundational as we work to meet the electrification goals outlined in Climate Smart San José. For more information about San José Clean Energy, please visit: www.sanjosecleanenergy.org . The department is seeking to fill one (1) full-time Senior Power Resources Specialist position to support the Risk Management and Contracts Administration Division. This position is part of an exciting fast-paced team responsible for mitigating risks and managing a power portfolio comprised of hundreds of MegaWatts of renewable energy projects. The selected candidate will have the following duties and responsibilities: Manage and lead the administration of power purchase agreements (herein, referred as "power supply agreements"), including monitoring and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. Review, understand and interpret power supply agreements; Develop and implement processes to ensure the power supply agreements are managed and settled timely, accurately, efficiently and in compliance with the contracted terms. Prepare, review and verify the accuracy of power supply settlement statements and invoices from counterparty power supply agreements and CAISO. Review and verify accuracy of the power supply prepayment transaction related invoices and ensure timely settlement. Interpret, analyze, communicate and resolve issues that arise during contract administration and manage the dispute resolution process with counterparties and CAISO in co-ordination with the Power Scheduling Agent. Develop procedures for invoice verification and oversight over settlement support functions. Collaborate with internal and external parties during negotiations and execution of power supply agreements and advise on implications to settlements process. Lead the development of analytics to validate settlements, measure contract performance and compliance. Responsible for driving process improvements in contract management. Responsible for ensuring RCA Staff team maintains an understanding of existing and new regulatory laws related to California energy markets that could impact power procurement. Provide technical advice and guidance to staff as needed. Understand SJCE Risk Management Policy and Regulations and application of relevant provisions for contract administration. Perform other duties that may be assigned. The Risk Management and Contracts Administration Division is responsible for providing independent oversight of the risks in transacting for energy products and services as well as ensuring compliance with adopted risk management policies and procedures. This unit provides strategic support to facilitate the development and execution of various power supply agreements, and also manages the contracts administration and settlements function. Competencies: The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include: Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures, policies, and federal and state rules and regulations. Demonstrates knowledge and experience in the energy industry, financial modeling, risk analysis or financial data analysis. Degree in Business, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Financial Engineering, Finance, Accounting or analytical degree related field to utility business are highly desirable. Analytical Thinking - Approaches a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach. Initiative - Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance. Problem Solving - Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome. Collaboration - Develops networks and builds alliances; engages in cross-functional activities. Project Management - Ensures support for projects and implements agency goals and strategic objectives. Leadership - Leads by example; demonstrates high ethical standards; remains visible and approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis; promotes a cooperative work environment, allowing others to learn from mistakes; provides motivational supports and direction. Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts. Selection Process: The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application, resume and answers to the Job Specific Questions. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be interviewed. To be considered for this vacancy, candidates must answer all job specific questions and complete all sections in the on-line application (including education and work experience); otherwise, applications will be deemed incomplete. If you have any questions about the duties of this position, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Adrienne Barreto at adrienne.barreto@sanjoseca.gov Additional Information: Please note that applicants are not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose's website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers . The application deadline is 11:59 PM on Monday May 6 , 2024. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully
submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application. E-mail will be the default method of correspondence with applicants. To ensure that you receive timely notifications regarding your application status for this recruitment, please enter a valid e-mail address when submitting your application. Salary Information: The current salary range for Senior Power Sources Specialist is: $135,211.44 - $165,634.56 yearly. Bargaining Unit: City Association of Management Personnel (CAMP) The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate's qualifications and experience. These range includes an approximate five (%5) ongoing pensionable pay. Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Law, Natural Resources, Statistics, or related field to utility business. Experience : Three (3) years of experience in energy resources operations, planning, purchasing, scheduling, or contract negotiations. Required Licensing: Possession of a valid State of California driver's license may be required. Form 700 Requirement: This position required a disclosure of outside investments, real property interest, income, and business positions. You must complete and file an "Assuming Office Form 700" with the City Clerk's Office within the first 30 days of employment with the office.
Apr 07, 2024
Full Time
San José Clean Energy, or SJCE, is San José's local, not-for-profit electricity supplier operated by the City of San José's Energy Department. Since 2019, our dedicated and motivated team has provided clean energy for residents and businesses at competitive rates, while also offering community programs, local benefits, and increased transparency and accessibility. San José Clean Energy serves more than 350,000 customers and has a peak load of almost 1 GW. SJCE is responsible for purchasing over 4,500 GWh of electricity annually and has an annual operating budget of over $300 million. Serving our community with respect and integrity is at the core of what we do. Joining our team means that you will be making a big impact and in the forefront in the fight against climate change. SJCE plays an important role in meeting San José's ambitious goal to be carbon neutral by 2030 and in implementing Climate Smart San José, the City's climate action plan. SJCE centers equity in its drive to provide clean, renewable energy at competitive rates and provide local benefits. Since inception, SJCE has sprinted ahead to now provide 60% renewable and 95% carbon-free energy in our base product and has contracted to add over 1GW of new solar, wind, and battery storage to the grid. SJCE's low carbon energy supply is foundational as we work to meet the electrification goals outlined in Climate Smart San José. For more information about San José Clean Energy, please visit: www.sanjosecleanenergy.org . The department is seeking to fill one (1) full-time Senior Power Resources Specialist position to support the Risk Management and Contracts Administration Division. This position is part of an exciting fast-paced team responsible for mitigating risks and managing a power portfolio comprised of hundreds of MegaWatts of renewable energy projects. The selected candidate will have the following duties and responsibilities: Manage and lead the administration of power purchase agreements (herein, referred as "power supply agreements"), including monitoring and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. Review, understand and interpret power supply agreements; Develop and implement processes to ensure the power supply agreements are managed and settled timely, accurately, efficiently and in compliance with the contracted terms. Prepare, review and verify the accuracy of power supply settlement statements and invoices from counterparty power supply agreements and CAISO. Review and verify accuracy of the power supply prepayment transaction related invoices and ensure timely settlement. Interpret, analyze, communicate and resolve issues that arise during contract administration and manage the dispute resolution process with counterparties and CAISO in co-ordination with the Power Scheduling Agent. Develop procedures for invoice verification and oversight over settlement support functions. Collaborate with internal and external parties during negotiations and execution of power supply agreements and advise on implications to settlements process. Lead the development of analytics to validate settlements, measure contract performance and compliance. Responsible for driving process improvements in contract management. Responsible for ensuring RCA Staff team maintains an understanding of existing and new regulatory laws related to California energy markets that could impact power procurement. Provide technical advice and guidance to staff as needed. Understand SJCE Risk Management Policy and Regulations and application of relevant provisions for contract administration. Perform other duties that may be assigned. The Risk Management and Contracts Administration Division is responsible for providing independent oversight of the risks in transacting for energy products and services as well as ensuring compliance with adopted risk management policies and procedures. This unit provides strategic support to facilitate the development and execution of various power supply agreements, and also manages the contracts administration and settlements function. Competencies: The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include: Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures, policies, and federal and state rules and regulations. Demonstrates knowledge and experience in the energy industry, financial modeling, risk analysis or financial data analysis. Degree in Business, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Financial Engineering, Finance, Accounting or analytical degree related field to utility business are highly desirable. Analytical Thinking - Approaches a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach. Initiative - Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance. Problem Solving - Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome. Collaboration - Develops networks and builds alliances; engages in cross-functional activities. Project Management - Ensures support for projects and implements agency goals and strategic objectives. Leadership - Leads by example; demonstrates high ethical standards; remains visible and approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis; promotes a cooperative work environment, allowing others to learn from mistakes; provides motivational supports and direction. Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts. Selection Process: The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application, resume and answers to the Job Specific Questions. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be interviewed. To be considered for this vacancy, candidates must answer all job specific questions and complete all sections in the on-line application (including education and work experience); otherwise, applications will be deemed incomplete. If you have any questions about the duties of this position, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Adrienne Barreto at adrienne.barreto@sanjoseca.gov Additional Information: Please note that applicants are not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose's website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers . The application deadline is 11:59 PM on Monday May 6 , 2024. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully
submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application. E-mail will be the default method of correspondence with applicants. To ensure that you receive timely notifications regarding your application status for this recruitment, please enter a valid e-mail address when submitting your application. Salary Information: The current salary range for Senior Power Sources Specialist is: $135,211.44 - $165,634.56 yearly. Bargaining Unit: City Association of Management Personnel (CAMP) The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate's qualifications and experience. These range includes an approximate five (%5) ongoing pensionable pay. Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Law, Natural Resources, Statistics, or related field to utility business. Experience : Three (3) years of experience in energy resources operations, planning, purchasing, scheduling, or contract negotiations. Required Licensing: Possession of a valid State of California driver's license may be required. Form 700 Requirement: This position required a disclosure of outside investments, real property interest, income, and business positions. You must complete and file an "Assuming Office Form 700" with the City Clerk's Office within the first 30 days of employment with the office.
California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB)
5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino, CA 92407, USA
*Internal Recruitment Only* Job Summary: Under general direction of the Director, Talent Acquisition and in collaboration with Manager, Talent Acquisition, the Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist will oversee complex recruitments for Staff and Management Personnel Plan (MPP) positions; and to provide high-level support to oversee, evaluate, and resolve complex issues related to any aspect of the talent acquisition matters. Duties and responsibilities Talent Acquisition: • Development, implementation and execution of talent strategies that drive the successful outcomes. • Acts as a key business partner to build relationships with all levels of staff and leadership in order to serve as a trusted resource • Advise management and leadership regarding complex issues related to human resources in compliance with applicable rules, regulations, contracts, policies, provisions and technical letters as they relate to the recruitment and hiring process. • Advise on recruitment strategies for hard-to-fill and/or critical positions. • Provides oversight for recruitment activity; coordinates deadlines, prioritizes work demands. • Meets with campus leaders to advise, consult and provide service feedback. • Administers written examinations for SUPA positions; reviews and analyzes test results, conducts item analyses. • Prepares, Interprets salary analyses, demographic and new hire reporting. • Conduct full cycle recruiting; including strategy meetings, phone screening, recommending resources, extending/negotiating offers. • Conducts Interviews, develops interview questions and materials and makes hiring recommendations. • Conducts campus-wide and 1:1 CSU Recruit trainings with stakeholders • Demonstrating high degree of flexibility and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. • Handles the Administrator level positions and most complex recruitments; advises and facilitates Admin III and IV offer letters on retreat rights, relocation, terms and conditions. • Assist in developing workflows on procedures. Technical Support: • Assisting TA team and campus partners with enhancement to the applicant tracking system • Collaborating with ITS and CO superusers with CHRS/recruiting related items, troubleshooting issues, and recommending solutions to the recruiting workflow • Configuring applicant tracking system process improvements and CHRS updates • Recommending Talent Acquisition process improvements that maximize efficiencies utilizing key indicator reports. • Campus Configuration Administrator (CCA) for CSU Recruit. Compliance & Processing: • Oversee the CSUSB background check process for all staff and MPPs employment and maintains compliance with policy standards. • Reviews results for all pre-employment physicals. • Reviews all Live Scan results for campus. • Conducts and/or consults on specialized background checks for UPD in compliance with POST requirements and regulations (background investigations, pre-employment physicals, psychological evaluations). Programs/Presentations/Committees: • Lead the monthly New Employee Onboarding Orientation. • Conduct CSU Recruit training. • Other duties assigned by Director or Manager. Minimum Qualifications: Required Education and Experience Bachelor's degree and/or the equivalent training and administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs, PLUS two years of related Talent Acquisition or Recruiting experience. Required Qualifications Talent Acquisition Skills of Communication. Human Resources Planning Skills. Ability to work with a diverse workgroup in a high-volume environment. Expertise in investigating and analyzing problems with a Talent Acquisition perspective. Ability to anticipate problems and address them proactively. Ability to oversee multiple priorities at the same time. Ability to build relationships. Ability to be persuasive. Thorough knowledge of policies, procedures, and outside regulations pertaining to the applicable program and/or administrative specialty. Ability to take initiative and independently plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in various situations where numerous and diverse demands are involved. Skill in the research, development and evaluation of policies and programs, including skill in the collection, evaluation, and interpretation of data to develop sound conclusions and make appropriate recommendations. Talent Acquisition negotiation skills. Talent Acquisition skills speak through marketing. Social media skills. Knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Human Resource Management (HRM) Systems Preferred Qualifications Working knowledge of Collective Bargaining Agreements. 3 - 5 years of CSU or Public Sector experience. SHRM Talent Acquisition Specialist Credential. SPHR/PHR Certification. Compensation and Benefits: Anticipated Hiring Range: $4,379 - $5,670 per month Classification Salary Range: $4,379 - $7,922 per month The salary offered will take into account internal equity and experience among other factors. The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here . Position Information: Work status: Full-time/Exempt/Probationary Academic year schedule: Monday through Friday (8:00 am - 5:00 pm), some evenings/weekends. Summer schedule: Monday through Thursday (7:00 am - 5:30 pm), some evenings/weekends. This is an 'On-Campus Only' Recruitment. Qualified applicants must be current employees of CSUSB. The application deadline is Tuesday, April 23, 2024 As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California. California State University, San Bernardino in not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas). Conditions of Employment Background Check Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. I-9 CSUSB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. See Form I-9 Acceptable Documents at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents . Statement of Commitment to Diversity In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission, California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. We will create, promote, and maintain activities and programs that further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values that discourage intolerance and discrimination. California State University, San Bernardino is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and administer all personnel actions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096) For more information about Diversity & Inclusion at CSUSB, please visit https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/diversity-inclusion Closing Statement: Reasonable Accommodation We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact CSUSB Benefits at benefits@csusb.edu. Smoking CSUSB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. See policy at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6591951/latest/ . Clery Act In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State San Bernardino Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: https://www.csusb.edu/clery-act Advertised: Apr 09 2024 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Apr 23 2024 Pacific Daylight Time Closing Date/Time:
Apr 10, 2024
*Internal Recruitment Only* Job Summary: Under general direction of the Director, Talent Acquisition and in collaboration with Manager, Talent Acquisition, the Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist will oversee complex recruitments for Staff and Management Personnel Plan (MPP) positions; and to provide high-level support to oversee, evaluate, and resolve complex issues related to any aspect of the talent acquisition matters. Duties and responsibilities Talent Acquisition: • Development, implementation and execution of talent strategies that drive the successful outcomes. • Acts as a key business partner to build relationships with all levels of staff and leadership in order to serve as a trusted resource • Advise management and leadership regarding complex issues related to human resources in compliance with applicable rules, regulations, contracts, policies, provisions and technical letters as they relate to the recruitment and hiring process. • Advise on recruitment strategies for hard-to-fill and/or critical positions. • Provides oversight for recruitment activity; coordinates deadlines, prioritizes work demands. • Meets with campus leaders to advise, consult and provide service feedback. • Administers written examinations for SUPA positions; reviews and analyzes test results, conducts item analyses. • Prepares, Interprets salary analyses, demographic and new hire reporting. • Conduct full cycle recruiting; including strategy meetings, phone screening, recommending resources, extending/negotiating offers. • Conducts Interviews, develops interview questions and materials and makes hiring recommendations. • Conducts campus-wide and 1:1 CSU Recruit trainings with stakeholders • Demonstrating high degree of flexibility and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. • Handles the Administrator level positions and most complex recruitments; advises and facilitates Admin III and IV offer letters on retreat rights, relocation, terms and conditions. • Assist in developing workflows on procedures. Technical Support: • Assisting TA team and campus partners with enhancement to the applicant tracking system • Collaborating with ITS and CO superusers with CHRS/recruiting related items, troubleshooting issues, and recommending solutions to the recruiting workflow • Configuring applicant tracking system process improvements and CHRS updates • Recommending Talent Acquisition process improvements that maximize efficiencies utilizing key indicator reports. • Campus Configuration Administrator (CCA) for CSU Recruit. Compliance & Processing: • Oversee the CSUSB background check process for all staff and MPPs employment and maintains compliance with policy standards. • Reviews results for all pre-employment physicals. • Reviews all Live Scan results for campus. • Conducts and/or consults on specialized background checks for UPD in compliance with POST requirements and regulations (background investigations, pre-employment physicals, psychological evaluations). Programs/Presentations/Committees: • Lead the monthly New Employee Onboarding Orientation. • Conduct CSU Recruit training. • Other duties assigned by Director or Manager. Minimum Qualifications: Required Education and Experience Bachelor's degree and/or the equivalent training and administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs, PLUS two years of related Talent Acquisition or Recruiting experience. Required Qualifications Talent Acquisition Skills of Communication. Human Resources Planning Skills. Ability to work with a diverse workgroup in a high-volume environment. Expertise in investigating and analyzing problems with a Talent Acquisition perspective. Ability to anticipate problems and address them proactively. Ability to oversee multiple priorities at the same time. Ability to build relationships. Ability to be persuasive. Thorough knowledge of policies, procedures, and outside regulations pertaining to the applicable program and/or administrative specialty. Ability to take initiative and independently plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in various situations where numerous and diverse demands are involved. Skill in the research, development and evaluation of policies and programs, including skill in the collection, evaluation, and interpretation of data to develop sound conclusions and make appropriate recommendations. Talent Acquisition negotiation skills. Talent Acquisition skills speak through marketing. Social media skills. Knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Human Resource Management (HRM) Systems Preferred Qualifications Working knowledge of Collective Bargaining Agreements. 3 - 5 years of CSU or Public Sector experience. SHRM Talent Acquisition Specialist Credential. SPHR/PHR Certification. Compensation and Benefits: Anticipated Hiring Range: $4,379 - $5,670 per month Classification Salary Range: $4,379 - $7,922 per month The salary offered will take into account internal equity and experience among other factors. The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here . Position Information: Work status: Full-time/Exempt/Probationary Academic year schedule: Monday through Friday (8:00 am - 5:00 pm), some evenings/weekends. Summer schedule: Monday through Thursday (7:00 am - 5:30 pm), some evenings/weekends. This is an 'On-Campus Only' Recruitment. Qualified applicants must be current employees of CSUSB. The application deadline is Tuesday, April 23, 2024 As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California. California State University, San Bernardino in not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas). Conditions of Employment Background Check Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. I-9 CSUSB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. See Form I-9 Acceptable Documents at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents . Statement of Commitment to Diversity In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission, California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. We will create, promote, and maintain activities and programs that further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values that discourage intolerance and discrimination. California State University, San Bernardino is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and administer all personnel actions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096) For more information about Diversity & Inclusion at CSUSB, please visit https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/diversity-inclusion Closing Statement: Reasonable Accommodation We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact CSUSB Benefits at benefits@csusb.edu. Smoking CSUSB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. See policy at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6591951/latest/ . Clery Act In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State San Bernardino Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: https://www.csusb.edu/clery-act Advertised: Apr 09 2024 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Apr 23 2024 Pacific Daylight Time Closing Date/Time:
CSU, Sacramento
6000 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95819, USA
Working Title: Senior Marketing Program Specialist, College of Business Classification Title: Public Affairs / Communications Specialist III Posting Details Priority Application Date (Posting will remain open until filled): Tuesday, April 9, 2024 @ 11:55pm PDT Hiring Preference Eligible on-campus applicants in California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) Bargaining Units 2,5,7, and 9 will be given first consideration in the recruitment. Position Summary The Senior Marketing Program Specialist for the College of Business at Sacramento State University is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing marketing strategies to support the College's graduate programs. This role plays a crucial part in promoting the College's brand, increasing enrollment, and enhancing its online presence. The Senior Marketing Program Specialist will also oversee website updates, manage social media accounts, and create marketing materials. FLSA : Exempt (Not eligible for overtime compensation) Anticipated Hiring Range : $5,500 per month - $7,084 per month, commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training CSU Classification Salary Range : $4,611 per month - $8,342 per month Best-in-class Benefits : Click here to learn more CSU Total Compensation : Click here to learn more Salary Grade/Range : 3 Recruitment Type : Regular (Probationary) Time Base : Full-Time Work Hours : Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm; Occasional evening and weekends required, Hybrid Remote eligible Department Information: The California State University, Sacramento - College of Business (COB) develops engaged, responsible, and inclusive leaders that enrich communities around the world. The Administration, Faculty and staff in the COB are committed to providing the highest quality of education and serving as resources to its students. The COB is also committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its activities. Founded in 1947, the COB offers six graduate degrees and one undergraduate degree. The COB has been accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the world leader in business school accreditation and a hallmark of excellence achieved by only 5% of colleges worldwide, since 1963. The COB is located in California’s vibrant capital city, Sacramento. Sacramento is one of the most diverse cities in the country that boasts a Mediterranean climate with an average of 265 days of sunshine a year. Foodies love the fresh ingredients and inspired dishes of the local Farm-to-Fork movement, outdoorsy types float on the two great rivers or hike along the American River Parkway, cultural connoisseurs embrace the city’s bustling nightlife and arts events. Sacramento is also located within two hours of San Francisco, Napa Valley, and Lake Tahoe. http://www.csus.edu/cob/ Minimum Qualifications Entry to the first level within this classification requires knowledge of the fundamentals of public affairs and/ or media relations, and/or some exposure to marketing and marketing research. This background normally is obtained through a college degree, which includes relevant coursework in the field, and up to two years of related professional or technical experience. In addition, strong written and verbal communication skills with a solid foundation in grammar, spelling, and the composition of various communication vehicles are essential to initial entry to this classification. Required Qualifications Experience 1. Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field 2. Up to 2 years of experience in marketing, with a focus on print and digital marketing and social media management 3. Experience providing initiative, leadership, and lead work direction or supervision in the workplace Knowledge, Skills, Abilities 4. Proficiency in digital marketing strategies and tools, including SEO, SEM, email marketing, and analytics. 5. Strong understanding of social media platforms and trends, with the ability to develop and implement effective social media campaigns. 6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling marketing materials. 7. Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities. 8. Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously. 9. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and website development. 10. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups. 11. Ability to demonstrate initiative and work independently as well as part of a team. 12. Ability to cultivate and manage positive relationships with internal and external entities. 13. Demonstrated to think strategically and creatively in developing and recommending program goals Other 14. Manages student assistants toward a common goal. 15. Ability to travel 16. Ability to work nights and weekends as needed Preferred Qualifications 17. Master’s Degree 18 Knowledge of higher education marketing and admissions processes is a plus 19. Ability to take and edit photos for website and social media 20. Ability to film and edit short videos for website and social media. Documents Needed to Apply Resume Cover Letter An original marketing sample (social media post, campaign design, video, brochure, press release, etc.) Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification. About Sacramento State Sacramento State is located in the heart of California’s capital city, five miles from State Capitol. The lush, 300-acre campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the “Farm-to-Fork Capital,” is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State is a Hispanic and AANAPISI serving institution with about 31,000 students coming not only from the Greater Sacramento Region, but also from across the state, country, and world. Our 1,800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission: “As California’s capital university, we transform lives by preparing students to lead, serve, and succeed. Sacramento State will be a welcoming, caring, and inclusive leader in education, innovation, and engagement.” As the regional hub of higher education, Sacramento State is dedicated to learning and student success ; teaching, research, scholarship and creative activity ; justice, diversity, equity and inclusion ; resource development and sustainability ; dedicated community engagement , and wellness and safety . As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code , Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued. Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning. To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State? page. Equal Employment Opportunity California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States. It is the policy of California State University, Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/benefits/reasonable-accomodation.html . The University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/learning-development/csu-learn.html . Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Fire Safety Right-To-know Act Notification: Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at https://www.csus.edu/clery . The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request at the Police Service Center located in the University Union. Background Check Disclaimer A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position. COVID19 Vaccination Policy Effective May 2023, per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy , it is strongly recommended that all California State University, Sacramento employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. Out of State Employment Per CSU-wide policy (HR2021-04), all faculty who will begin initial employment (or return from a 12-month break in service) on or after January 1, 2022 are required to perform their work from within the State of California. Faculty hired prior to January 1, 2022 must be available to perform work in the State of California if their assignment is in-person. Eligibility Verification Selected candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the United States. California State University, Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1-B Visa). Note to Applicants: Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement. Advertised: Mar 26 2024 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Closing Date/Time:
Mar 27, 2024
Remote-eligible
Working Title: Senior Marketing Program Specialist, College of Business Classification Title: Public Affairs / Communications Specialist III Posting Details Priority Application Date (Posting will remain open until filled): Tuesday, April 9, 2024 @ 11:55pm PDT Hiring Preference Eligible on-campus applicants in California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) Bargaining Units 2,5,7, and 9 will be given first consideration in the recruitment. Position Summary The Senior Marketing Program Specialist for the College of Business at Sacramento State University is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing marketing strategies to support the College's graduate programs. This role plays a crucial part in promoting the College's brand, increasing enrollment, and enhancing its online presence. The Senior Marketing Program Specialist will also oversee website updates, manage social media accounts, and create marketing materials. FLSA : Exempt (Not eligible for overtime compensation) Anticipated Hiring Range : $5,500 per month - $7,084 per month, commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training CSU Classification Salary Range : $4,611 per month - $8,342 per month Best-in-class Benefits : Click here to learn more CSU Total Compensation : Click here to learn more Salary Grade/Range : 3 Recruitment Type : Regular (Probationary) Time Base : Full-Time Work Hours : Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm; Occasional evening and weekends required, Hybrid Remote eligible Department Information: The California State University, Sacramento - College of Business (COB) develops engaged, responsible, and inclusive leaders that enrich communities around the world. The Administration, Faculty and staff in the COB are committed to providing the highest quality of education and serving as resources to its students. The COB is also committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its activities. Founded in 1947, the COB offers six graduate degrees and one undergraduate degree. The COB has been accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the world leader in business school accreditation and a hallmark of excellence achieved by only 5% of colleges worldwide, since 1963. The COB is located in California’s vibrant capital city, Sacramento. Sacramento is one of the most diverse cities in the country that boasts a Mediterranean climate with an average of 265 days of sunshine a year. Foodies love the fresh ingredients and inspired dishes of the local Farm-to-Fork movement, outdoorsy types float on the two great rivers or hike along the American River Parkway, cultural connoisseurs embrace the city’s bustling nightlife and arts events. Sacramento is also located within two hours of San Francisco, Napa Valley, and Lake Tahoe. http://www.csus.edu/cob/ Minimum Qualifications Entry to the first level within this classification requires knowledge of the fundamentals of public affairs and/ or media relations, and/or some exposure to marketing and marketing research. This background normally is obtained through a college degree, which includes relevant coursework in the field, and up to two years of related professional or technical experience. In addition, strong written and verbal communication skills with a solid foundation in grammar, spelling, and the composition of various communication vehicles are essential to initial entry to this classification. Required Qualifications Experience 1. Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field 2. Up to 2 years of experience in marketing, with a focus on print and digital marketing and social media management 3. Experience providing initiative, leadership, and lead work direction or supervision in the workplace Knowledge, Skills, Abilities 4. Proficiency in digital marketing strategies and tools, including SEO, SEM, email marketing, and analytics. 5. Strong understanding of social media platforms and trends, with the ability to develop and implement effective social media campaigns. 6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling marketing materials. 7. Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities. 8. Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously. 9. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and website development. 10. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups. 11. Ability to demonstrate initiative and work independently as well as part of a team. 12. Ability to cultivate and manage positive relationships with internal and external entities. 13. Demonstrated to think strategically and creatively in developing and recommending program goals Other 14. Manages student assistants toward a common goal. 15. Ability to travel 16. Ability to work nights and weekends as needed Preferred Qualifications 17. Master’s Degree 18 Knowledge of higher education marketing and admissions processes is a plus 19. Ability to take and edit photos for website and social media 20. Ability to film and edit short videos for website and social media. Documents Needed to Apply Resume Cover Letter An original marketing sample (social media post, campaign design, video, brochure, press release, etc.) Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification. About Sacramento State Sacramento State is located in the heart of California’s capital city, five miles from State Capitol. The lush, 300-acre campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the “Farm-to-Fork Capital,” is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State is a Hispanic and AANAPISI serving institution with about 31,000 students coming not only from the Greater Sacramento Region, but also from across the state, country, and world. Our 1,800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission: “As California’s capital university, we transform lives by preparing students to lead, serve, and succeed. Sacramento State will be a welcoming, caring, and inclusive leader in education, innovation, and engagement.” As the regional hub of higher education, Sacramento State is dedicated to learning and student success ; teaching, research, scholarship and creative activity ; justice, diversity, equity and inclusion ; resource development and sustainability ; dedicated community engagement , and wellness and safety . As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code , Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued. Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning. To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State? page. Equal Employment Opportunity California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States. It is the policy of California State University, Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/benefits/reasonable-accomodation.html . The University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/learning-development/csu-learn.html . Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Fire Safety Right-To-know Act Notification: Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at https://www.csus.edu/clery . The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request at the Police Service Center located in the University Union. Background Check Disclaimer A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position. COVID19 Vaccination Policy Effective May 2023, per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy , it is strongly recommended that all California State University, Sacramento employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. Out of State Employment Per CSU-wide policy (HR2021-04), all faculty who will begin initial employment (or return from a 12-month break in service) on or after January 1, 2022 are required to perform their work from within the State of California. Faculty hired prior to January 1, 2022 must be available to perform work in the State of California if their assignment is in-person. Eligibility Verification Selected candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the United States. California State University, Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1-B Visa). Note to Applicants: Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement. Advertised: Mar 26 2024 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Closing Date/Time:
State of Missouri
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States
Senior Economic Development Specialist Missouri One Start Division Harry S Truman Building - 301 W. High Street, Jefferson City, MO SALARY : $52,000 - $55,000 Why You'll Love This Position: The Missouri One Start (MOS) Division provides recruitment, training, and upskilling assistance to Missouri businesses to meet their workforce needs. This important work creates greater opportunities for all Missourians to prosper! At this time the MOS Division is seeking a Senior Economic Development Specialist to join their team. This individual will conduct due diligence, as well as monitor MOS training projects for Customized Training, New Jobs Training, Job Retention Training, Upskill Credential Training, and the Intern and Apprentice Recruitment Act Program. What You'll Do: Perform due diligence checks on applicants participating in MOS programs Document data and compile reports on information gathered from monitoring visits Support MOS Program Coordinators in the processing of program applications Promote quality control efforts in the administration of MOS programs In-state travel as needed to support MOS Program Coordinators in annual Local Education Agency program record monitoring Analyze business processes and assist division and program leadership with developing standardized forms and procedures Represent MOS at various economic development meetings and conferences All You Need for Success: Minimum Qualifications: Seven or more years of professional experience with demonstrated knowledge in the business practices and principles of Economic Development. This can be obtained through a combination of work experience and completion of a Bachelor's degree in Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, Community Development, Economic Development, or a closely related field. Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis for denying consideration to any applicant. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Experience in analyzing and preparing documents, reports and requirements to support system design Experience and knowledge of DED's current systems is desired but not required Ability to quickly have an overall understanding of the business systems MOS currently uses Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments Ability to function and adjust in a fast-paced and busy environment Skilled in collecting and analyzing complex data Skilled in analyzing and organizing technical data Proficient knowledge in Excel Excellent organizational and time management skills More reasons to love this position: The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here . If you have questions about this position please contact DED Human Resources at HRHelpdesk@ded.mo.gov . The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Closing Date/Time: 2024-05-08
Apr 08, 2024
Full Time
Senior Economic Development Specialist Missouri One Start Division Harry S Truman Building - 301 W. High Street, Jefferson City, MO SALARY : $52,000 - $55,000 Why You'll Love This Position: The Missouri One Start (MOS) Division provides recruitment, training, and upskilling assistance to Missouri businesses to meet their workforce needs. This important work creates greater opportunities for all Missourians to prosper! At this time the MOS Division is seeking a Senior Economic Development Specialist to join their team. This individual will conduct due diligence, as well as monitor MOS training projects for Customized Training, New Jobs Training, Job Retention Training, Upskill Credential Training, and the Intern and Apprentice Recruitment Act Program. What You'll Do: Perform due diligence checks on applicants participating in MOS programs Document data and compile reports on information gathered from monitoring visits Support MOS Program Coordinators in the processing of program applications Promote quality control efforts in the administration of MOS programs In-state travel as needed to support MOS Program Coordinators in annual Local Education Agency program record monitoring Analyze business processes and assist division and program leadership with developing standardized forms and procedures Represent MOS at various economic development meetings and conferences All You Need for Success: Minimum Qualifications: Seven or more years of professional experience with demonstrated knowledge in the business practices and principles of Economic Development. This can be obtained through a combination of work experience and completion of a Bachelor's degree in Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, Community Development, Economic Development, or a closely related field. Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis for denying consideration to any applicant. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Experience in analyzing and preparing documents, reports and requirements to support system design Experience and knowledge of DED's current systems is desired but not required Ability to quickly have an overall understanding of the business systems MOS currently uses Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments Ability to function and adjust in a fast-paced and busy environment Skilled in collecting and analyzing complex data Skilled in analyzing and organizing technical data Proficient knowledge in Excel Excellent organizational and time management skills More reasons to love this position: The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here . If you have questions about this position please contact DED Human Resources at HRHelpdesk@ded.mo.gov . The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Closing Date/Time: 2024-05-08
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER : PH5774E F IRST DAY OF FILING : Friday, March 31, 2023, at 8:30 a.m., Pacific Time (PT) TYPE OF RECRUITMENT : Open Competitive Job Opportunity This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. No out-of-class experience will be accepted DEFINITION : Conducts complex, specialized and sensitive investigations, inspections and evaluations to detect and control radiation hazards, and ensures compliance with State, Federal, and County laws and regulations arising from the use of X-ray equipment and radioactive materials and acts as lead-person over Radiation Protection Specialists. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS : Positions allocable to this class work under the general direction of a Principal Radiation Protection Specialist or the Head, Radiation Control in the Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Division. Positions are responsible for performing the more difficult, complex, or non-routine inspections, investigations, and tests of radiation emitting equipment used in medical, dental, industrial, educational, or research facilities for proper licensing, shielding, safe operating procedures, and equipment calibration parameters and to ensure compliance with applicable State, Federal, and County laws and regulations. In addition, positions conduct studies, surveys, inspections, and investigations of radiologic health hazards; review plans and specifications of proposed X-ray or radioactive materials installations to ensure sufficient shielding and conformance with permissible exposures in controlled and uncontrolled environments. Senior Radiation Protection Specialist positions also serve as leads over Radiation Protection Specialists by providing technical guidance and training. Essential Job Functions Performs routine and non-routine inspections or investigations on X-ray tubes at hospitals, clinics, mammography facilities, dental and other medical facilities at specified intervals including the most complicated types of high energy devices such as medical therapy linear accelerators; acts as lead-person for the Radiation Protection Specialist. Reviews plans and specifications of proposed X-ray or radioactive materials installations, including radiation therapy machines and Positron Emission Tomography Scanners, and performs complex calculations to determine shielding design accuracy. Utilizes a variety of radiation measuring instruments, test equipment, phantoms, and computers, following established procedures, to determine compliance with Federal, State, and County laws and regulations, and radiation safety practices. Measures the adequacy of shielding in walls using radiation detection instruments. Prepares written reports of inspection findings, including letters and Notices of Violations to users; follows-up on violations to ensure timely and appropriate corrective action; prepares written reports and letters to applicants of shielding adequacies or deficiencies. Enforces State, Federal, and County laws regarding the manufacture, installation, and use of X-ray equipment located in medical, dental, industrial, research, and academic facilities; enforces the State's certification law regarding licentiates, technologists, and technicians who use X-ray equipment. Provides consultation and training to physicians, dentists, X-ray personnel, and the public on proper practices, procedures, safety, and legal requirements in the use of radiation producing equipment. Reviews reports of personnel monitoring exposures, investigates incidents of radiation exposure and complaints, and requires appropriate control measures. Trains Radiation Protection Specialists in all phases of inspection techniques and procedures, program policies, and interpretation of regulations. Oversees the radiation exposure monitoring program of Radiation Management staff. Responds to emergency situations involving radiation incidents. Completes special projects such as the Nationwide Evaluation of X-ray Trends (NEXT) and Federal Compliance Tests. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Option 1: Possession of a valid *certificate in diagnostic or therapeutic radiologic technology or nuclear medicine technology issued by the California Department of Public Health -OR- the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - OR - Possession of a health physics technology *certificate from an accredited two-year program -AND- Six (6) years of experience in a regulatory program conducting investigations and surveying the use of radiological equipment, providing advice on safe practices in radiation, and compliance with rules and regulations governing radiation use. Option 2: A Bachelor's degree from an **accredited college or university with a major in radiologic health, radiologic science , radiologic technology , health physics , physics , engineering , mathematics , physical science , or a ***closely related field -AND- Three (3) years of ****professional experience in health physics or a closely related field. Option 3: One (1) year of experience performing the duties of a *****Radiation Protection Specialist with Los Angeles County Department of Public Health - Environmental Health. 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 III - Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: You must POSSESS and CLEARLY EXPRESS detailed years of experience performing relevant duties, related to the requirements within your online job application under the "Experience" area . *Please ensure the License and Certificate Section of the application is completed for the required certificates. Provide the title of your required license and certifications, number, date of issue, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency as specified in the Requirements on your application at the time of filing or e-mail the information to hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing . **ACCREDITATION : 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. In order to receive credit for any type of college or university degree, such as a Bachelor's Degree or higher, you must attach a legible copy of the Official Diploma, Official Transcript(s), or Official Letter from the accredited institution, which shows the area of specialization and the date the degree was awarded, with Registrar's signature and school seal, to the application or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov . Foreign studies must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited institutions standards by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) . (see Employment Information under Accreditation Information) *** Examples of c losely r elated fields: Nuclear Engineering, Physics of Instrumentation, Geologic Science, or Chemistry. **** Professional experience in health physics : Experience gained in the field of radiation protection subsequent to receiving a bachelor's degree. *****In the County of Los Angeles, a Radiation Protection Specialist c onducts inspections, investigations, and tests to detect and control radiation hazards arising from the use of X-ray equipment, and ensures compliance with State, Federal, and County laws and regulations. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications: Experience beyond the Minimum Requirements. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an Evaluation Experience based upon the application, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added onto the register of eligible candidates. Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible Register (hiring list) does not guarantee an offer of employment. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION : The names of candidates 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 . Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the register of eligible candidates accordingly. VACANCY INFORMATION : The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur. AVAILABLE SHIFT : Appointees will be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays. ______________________________________________________ SPECIAL INFORMATION APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION : 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 the County of Los Angeles Job Opportunities Website, 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 located on 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 the application and Supplemental Questionnaire accurately and completely to receive full credit for any relevant education and/or job experience you include. In the space provided on the application for education, include names and addresses of schools attended, dates attended, degree(s) received, and degree major. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job/position title, start and end dates, the number of hours worked per week, and detailed description of work and duties performed. If the application and/or Supplemental Questionnaire is/are incomplete, the application will be REJECTED . IMPORTANT NOTES: Please note that ALL information supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT . Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification(s) and/or Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. In doing so your application will be dispositioned as INCOMPLETE and will not be accepted. Comments such as "SEE RESUME" or "SEE APPLICATION" will not be considered a valid response; therefore, using such statements will also result in your application being rejected as INCOMPLETE . 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 in equalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. 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. Check the website for updated information at https://lacountylibrary.org/library-locator/ . NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL AND PASSWORD : All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. 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. California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 659-6546 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 Alternate Teletype Phone : (800) 897-0077 Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst Department Contact Phone: (323) 659-6546 Department Contact E-mail: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here
Mar 05, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER : PH5774E F IRST DAY OF FILING : Friday, March 31, 2023, at 8:30 a.m., Pacific Time (PT) TYPE OF RECRUITMENT : Open Competitive Job Opportunity This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. No out-of-class experience will be accepted DEFINITION : Conducts complex, specialized and sensitive investigations, inspections and evaluations to detect and control radiation hazards, and ensures compliance with State, Federal, and County laws and regulations arising from the use of X-ray equipment and radioactive materials and acts as lead-person over Radiation Protection Specialists. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS : Positions allocable to this class work under the general direction of a Principal Radiation Protection Specialist or the Head, Radiation Control in the Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Division. Positions are responsible for performing the more difficult, complex, or non-routine inspections, investigations, and tests of radiation emitting equipment used in medical, dental, industrial, educational, or research facilities for proper licensing, shielding, safe operating procedures, and equipment calibration parameters and to ensure compliance with applicable State, Federal, and County laws and regulations. In addition, positions conduct studies, surveys, inspections, and investigations of radiologic health hazards; review plans and specifications of proposed X-ray or radioactive materials installations to ensure sufficient shielding and conformance with permissible exposures in controlled and uncontrolled environments. Senior Radiation Protection Specialist positions also serve as leads over Radiation Protection Specialists by providing technical guidance and training. Essential Job Functions Performs routine and non-routine inspections or investigations on X-ray tubes at hospitals, clinics, mammography facilities, dental and other medical facilities at specified intervals including the most complicated types of high energy devices such as medical therapy linear accelerators; acts as lead-person for the Radiation Protection Specialist. Reviews plans and specifications of proposed X-ray or radioactive materials installations, including radiation therapy machines and Positron Emission Tomography Scanners, and performs complex calculations to determine shielding design accuracy. Utilizes a variety of radiation measuring instruments, test equipment, phantoms, and computers, following established procedures, to determine compliance with Federal, State, and County laws and regulations, and radiation safety practices. Measures the adequacy of shielding in walls using radiation detection instruments. Prepares written reports of inspection findings, including letters and Notices of Violations to users; follows-up on violations to ensure timely and appropriate corrective action; prepares written reports and letters to applicants of shielding adequacies or deficiencies. Enforces State, Federal, and County laws regarding the manufacture, installation, and use of X-ray equipment located in medical, dental, industrial, research, and academic facilities; enforces the State's certification law regarding licentiates, technologists, and technicians who use X-ray equipment. Provides consultation and training to physicians, dentists, X-ray personnel, and the public on proper practices, procedures, safety, and legal requirements in the use of radiation producing equipment. Reviews reports of personnel monitoring exposures, investigates incidents of radiation exposure and complaints, and requires appropriate control measures. Trains Radiation Protection Specialists in all phases of inspection techniques and procedures, program policies, and interpretation of regulations. Oversees the radiation exposure monitoring program of Radiation Management staff. Responds to emergency situations involving radiation incidents. Completes special projects such as the Nationwide Evaluation of X-ray Trends (NEXT) and Federal Compliance Tests. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Option 1: Possession of a valid *certificate in diagnostic or therapeutic radiologic technology or nuclear medicine technology issued by the California Department of Public Health -OR- the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - OR - Possession of a health physics technology *certificate from an accredited two-year program -AND- Six (6) years of experience in a regulatory program conducting investigations and surveying the use of radiological equipment, providing advice on safe practices in radiation, and compliance with rules and regulations governing radiation use. Option 2: A Bachelor's degree from an **accredited college or university with a major in radiologic health, radiologic science , radiologic technology , health physics , physics , engineering , mathematics , physical science , or a ***closely related field -AND- Three (3) years of ****professional experience in health physics or a closely related field. Option 3: One (1) year of experience performing the duties of a *****Radiation Protection Specialist with Los Angeles County Department of Public Health - Environmental Health. 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 III - Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: You must POSSESS and CLEARLY EXPRESS detailed years of experience performing relevant duties, related to the requirements within your online job application under the "Experience" area . *Please ensure the License and Certificate Section of the application is completed for the required certificates. Provide the title of your required license and certifications, number, date of issue, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency as specified in the Requirements on your application at the time of filing or e-mail the information to hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing . **ACCREDITATION : 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. In order to receive credit for any type of college or university degree, such as a Bachelor's Degree or higher, you must attach a legible copy of the Official Diploma, Official Transcript(s), or Official Letter from the accredited institution, which shows the area of specialization and the date the degree was awarded, with Registrar's signature and school seal, to the application or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov . Foreign studies must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited institutions standards by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) . (see Employment Information under Accreditation Information) *** Examples of c losely r elated fields: Nuclear Engineering, Physics of Instrumentation, Geologic Science, or Chemistry. **** Professional experience in health physics : Experience gained in the field of radiation protection subsequent to receiving a bachelor's degree. *****In the County of Los Angeles, a Radiation Protection Specialist c onducts inspections, investigations, and tests to detect and control radiation hazards arising from the use of X-ray equipment, and ensures compliance with State, Federal, and County laws and regulations. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications: Experience beyond the Minimum Requirements. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an Evaluation Experience based upon the application, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added onto the register of eligible candidates. Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible Register (hiring list) does not guarantee an offer of employment. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION : The names of candidates 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 . Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the register of eligible candidates accordingly. VACANCY INFORMATION : The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur. AVAILABLE SHIFT : Appointees will be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays. ______________________________________________________ SPECIAL INFORMATION APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION : 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 the County of Los Angeles Job Opportunities Website, 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 located on 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 the application and Supplemental Questionnaire accurately and completely to receive full credit for any relevant education and/or job experience you include. In the space provided on the application for education, include names and addresses of schools attended, dates attended, degree(s) received, and degree major. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job/position title, start and end dates, the number of hours worked per week, and detailed description of work and duties performed. If the application and/or Supplemental Questionnaire is/are incomplete, the application will be REJECTED . IMPORTANT NOTES: Please note that ALL information supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT . Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification(s) and/or Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. In doing so your application will be dispositioned as INCOMPLETE and will not be accepted. Comments such as "SEE RESUME" or "SEE APPLICATION" will not be considered a valid response; therefore, using such statements will also result in your application being rejected as INCOMPLETE . 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 in equalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. 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. Check the website for updated information at https://lacountylibrary.org/library-locator/ . NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL AND PASSWORD : All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. 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. California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 659-6546 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 Alternate Teletype Phone : (800) 897-0077 Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst Department Contact Phone: (323) 659-6546 Department Contact E-mail: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here
California State University, Chico
400 West 1st Street, Chico, CA 95929, USA
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 15,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students. Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates who reflect the intersectional identities of our student body. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply. Job/Department Summary: Under the general direction of the Senior Director of Enterprise Applications, the Application Support Specialist is responsible for development, implementation, integration, maintenance, and training for new and existing technology applications and solutions, including third party applications/add-ons that provide business operations functions, data reporting, website maintenance, schedule building and course registration. This position works closely with functional partners in the Police Department and Facilities Management departments, as well as technical staff in Enterprise Applications, to provide day-to-day support of system related tasks and participate in long-term planning and strategies for system improvement and adoption. The incumbent will also develop business process guides and documentation; customize workflows, forms, fields, modules, views, reports, and dashboards; and participate in developing training programs and provide that training to end users. Required Education and Experience: The qualifications listed above would normally be obtained by a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems educational technology, communications or job-related field or similar certified coursework in applicable fields of study. AND Two years of full-time job-related experience. OR An equivalent combination of job-related experience and education providing the requisite skills and knowledge to independently apply technical judgment to standard application systems. Preferences: Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills: Bilingual. Experience supporting law enforcement technology and applications. Application Administration certifications (e.g. Microsoft, Salesforce, etc.). ITSM or other related certifications (e.g. ITIL Foundations). Time Base: Full-time Pay Plan: 12/12 Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Summer: Mon-Thurs 7:00am-5:30pm. (This position is required to be on call to support the University Police Department in the event of after-hours technical issues.) CSU Classification Salary Range: $58,944 - $145,488 per year. Benefits: This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible). CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information please visit https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf Additional Information: This position is required to be on call to support the University Police Department in the event of after-hours technical issues. This position supports the information technology needs of the campus University Police Department. As such it will have access to Criminal Justice Information ("CJI"). California law requires that individuals who have unescorted or logical access to computer systems, terminals, or stored criminal record information, be subject to fingerprint-based criminal records check every five (5) years. In addition, this position is required to complete CJI training and an Employee Statement every two (2) years. California State University, Chico, in accordance with CSU policy, requires that the successful candidate complete a background check (including a criminal records check, sexual offender registry check, and fingerprinting) prior to assuming this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete or pass the background check may impact the job offer or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for posted positions identified as sensitive. This position is considered a sensitive position based on CSU guidelines. Incumbent is responsible for the safety and security of Level 1 data, sometimes also referred to as Level 1 protected data. This is confidential information that is in most cases protected by statutes, regulations, or other legal mandates. About Chico State: Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, “Today Decides Tomorrow,” is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century. The campus is located in Northern California, 90 minutes from the state capital, Sacramento, and a three-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area. Chico offers year-round natural beauty, outdoor leisure activities, and a thriving arts, music, and events scene. We acknowledge and are mindful that Chico State stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, the Mechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land, the flora, the fauna, and the waters that run through campus. We are humbled that our campus resides upon sacred lands that since time immemorial have sustained the Mechoopda people and continue to do so today. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. Chico State is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas). Open Until Filled (Review of Applications will begin 03/15/24. Applications received after that date may be considered.) Advertised: Mar 01 2024 Pacific Standard Time Applications close: Closing Date/Time:
Mar 07, 2024
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 15,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students. Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates who reflect the intersectional identities of our student body. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply. Job/Department Summary: Under the general direction of the Senior Director of Enterprise Applications, the Application Support Specialist is responsible for development, implementation, integration, maintenance, and training for new and existing technology applications and solutions, including third party applications/add-ons that provide business operations functions, data reporting, website maintenance, schedule building and course registration. This position works closely with functional partners in the Police Department and Facilities Management departments, as well as technical staff in Enterprise Applications, to provide day-to-day support of system related tasks and participate in long-term planning and strategies for system improvement and adoption. The incumbent will also develop business process guides and documentation; customize workflows, forms, fields, modules, views, reports, and dashboards; and participate in developing training programs and provide that training to end users. Required Education and Experience: The qualifications listed above would normally be obtained by a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems educational technology, communications or job-related field or similar certified coursework in applicable fields of study. AND Two years of full-time job-related experience. OR An equivalent combination of job-related experience and education providing the requisite skills and knowledge to independently apply technical judgment to standard application systems. Preferences: Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills: Bilingual. Experience supporting law enforcement technology and applications. Application Administration certifications (e.g. Microsoft, Salesforce, etc.). ITSM or other related certifications (e.g. ITIL Foundations). Time Base: Full-time Pay Plan: 12/12 Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Summer: Mon-Thurs 7:00am-5:30pm. (This position is required to be on call to support the University Police Department in the event of after-hours technical issues.) CSU Classification Salary Range: $58,944 - $145,488 per year. Benefits: This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible). CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information please visit https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf Additional Information: This position is required to be on call to support the University Police Department in the event of after-hours technical issues. This position supports the information technology needs of the campus University Police Department. As such it will have access to Criminal Justice Information ("CJI"). California law requires that individuals who have unescorted or logical access to computer systems, terminals, or stored criminal record information, be subject to fingerprint-based criminal records check every five (5) years. In addition, this position is required to complete CJI training and an Employee Statement every two (2) years. California State University, Chico, in accordance with CSU policy, requires that the successful candidate complete a background check (including a criminal records check, sexual offender registry check, and fingerprinting) prior to assuming this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete or pass the background check may impact the job offer or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for posted positions identified as sensitive. This position is considered a sensitive position based on CSU guidelines. Incumbent is responsible for the safety and security of Level 1 data, sometimes also referred to as Level 1 protected data. This is confidential information that is in most cases protected by statutes, regulations, or other legal mandates. About Chico State: Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, “Today Decides Tomorrow,” is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century. The campus is located in Northern California, 90 minutes from the state capital, Sacramento, and a three-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area. Chico offers year-round natural beauty, outdoor leisure activities, and a thriving arts, music, and events scene. We acknowledge and are mindful that Chico State stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, the Mechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land, the flora, the fauna, and the waters that run through campus. We are humbled that our campus resides upon sacred lands that since time immemorial have sustained the Mechoopda people and continue to do so today. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. Chico State is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas). Open Until Filled (Review of Applications will begin 03/15/24. Applications received after that date may be considered.) Advertised: Mar 01 2024 Pacific Standard Time Applications close: Closing Date/Time:
CLARK COUNTY, NV
Clark County - Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
ABOUT THE POSITION The Clark County Department of Environment and Sustainability is seeking candidates for a Senior Air Quality Specialist. As a member of our team, you will work among professional and technical support staff involved in regional air quality planning. The ideal candidate will be collaborative, open-minded, and a critical thinker with at least three years of air quality management experience. The ideal candidate will be a resourceful problem solver with the ability to analyze issues from a variety of perspectives using a wide range of tools. The ideal candidate will be adaptable to changing circumstances and priorities. Also, the ideal candidate will have a sound understanding of regulated air pollutants, the sources of those pollutants, and control strategies/technologies to reduce the amounts of air pollutants emitted to atmosphere. This position will support efforts to improve air quality in the region by developing comprehensive emissions inventories from a wide range of source categories and managing large data sets for planning and reporting purposes. THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED. This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources. Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education and Experience: Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in environmental, chemical, mechanical or civil engineering, chemistry, physics or a related field AND three (3) years of full-time professional level experience in air quality management and pollution control or a directly related field. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. Working Conditions: Work in a normal office environment and out of doors in various weather conditions, dust and noise. May attend meetings outside of normal working hours. Licensing and Certification: Possess a valid Nevada Class C Driver's License at time of appointment. Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted. Medical Examination: Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician. Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug screening. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Performs highly responsible and specialized senior level professional and/or technical activities related to one or more major departmental operations within the Department of Air Quality Management. Provides assistance in the development of goals and objectives for the division and/or department. May be assigned to a specific operational unit within the department, but performs special projects and assignments which may be varied in nature and cross over several divisions/units; coordinates activities with other units. Reviews highly complex major construction, stationary source and other applications for compliance with applicable air pollution control requirements; locates and contacts un-permitted sources; performs complex research and evaluation functions for possible permit; performs on-site compliance inspections. Evaluates emission rates from various sources through advanced mathematical calculations; reviews and evaluates performance tests for applicability; verifies compliance with federal and local regulations. Develops air pollution control rules including researching and analyzing complex air quality issues, air pollutant emissions, emission control technology, economics, implementation issues and regulatory considerations. Prepares technical support documents, variances, public notices, and various required reports. Maintains emission inventories and prepares AIRS reports for submittal to EPA and other agencies. Performs initial and random inspections of various sites to ensure air pollution control standards are being achieved; investigates reported violations or questionable practices; documents violations utilizing appropriate methods and advanced techniques; submits compliance data to the U.S. EPA. Patrols assigned geographical areas of Clark County to assure countywide compliance. Responds to public inquiries; provides information; resolves complaints. Prepares violation notices including details of alleged facts, corrective actions orders and proposed penalties; gathers technical data and information for use in legal proceedings. Testifies before Air Quality Hearing Board regarding case facts and compliance efforts. Gathers air and soil samples; maintains accurate records of random fuel samples and lab results. Provides training and lead direction to Air Quality Specialists. Establishes priorities, assigns and reviews work, provides input into performance appraisal process, makes recommendations regarding personnel actions. Makes oral and graphic presentations or prepares materials for presentation to Boards, commissions, and community groups. Arranges meetings with related organizations for statewide project coordination. Assists the public with federal and local regulation compliance; reviews and explains air pollution control requirements and regulations. Maintains accurate computer files and records of departmental activities, inspections, and test results; produces reports on assigned activities. Documents compliance violations observed while traveling through industrial areas. Drives a county or personal vehicle to various locations throughout the county in order to conduct on-site inspections and investigations and to attend meetings. OTHER JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists in the planning and development of departmental and/or divisional internal policies and procedures. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. May be assigned to coordinate activities for specific projects and/or programs. Conducts various complex research studies; prepares reports and makes recommendations. Uses standard office equipment including a computer, in the course of the work. Attends meetings and other departmental functions. Performs special assignments and projects. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment and to drive a motor vehicle in order to visit various job sites; strength and stamina to conduct various investigations at commercial and residential sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. May involve significant walking, climbing, stooping, light lifting, and performing functions in confined areas. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation. Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options More Money in Your Pocket 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement No Social Security Deduction No State Income Taxes Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO) Medical - Employer pays 90% of premium Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills) 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service Dental Vision Life Insurance - Employer Paid AD&D - Employer Paid Long Term Disability - Employer Paid Generous Leave Accruals that include: 13Paid Holidays includinga Floating Birthday Holiday Paid Vacation Leave Paid Sick Leave Holiday Leave Other leave options Catastrophic Leave Parental Leave - Up to 90 days Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance. Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care. Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan Employee Assistance Program Onsite Fitness Center - $12/month*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit. Closing Date/Time: 5/14/2024 5:01 PM Pacific
Apr 17, 2024
Full Time
ABOUT THE POSITION The Clark County Department of Environment and Sustainability is seeking candidates for a Senior Air Quality Specialist. As a member of our team, you will work among professional and technical support staff involved in regional air quality planning. The ideal candidate will be collaborative, open-minded, and a critical thinker with at least three years of air quality management experience. The ideal candidate will be a resourceful problem solver with the ability to analyze issues from a variety of perspectives using a wide range of tools. The ideal candidate will be adaptable to changing circumstances and priorities. Also, the ideal candidate will have a sound understanding of regulated air pollutants, the sources of those pollutants, and control strategies/technologies to reduce the amounts of air pollutants emitted to atmosphere. This position will support efforts to improve air quality in the region by developing comprehensive emissions inventories from a wide range of source categories and managing large data sets for planning and reporting purposes. THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED. This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources. Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education and Experience: Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in environmental, chemical, mechanical or civil engineering, chemistry, physics or a related field AND three (3) years of full-time professional level experience in air quality management and pollution control or a directly related field. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. Working Conditions: Work in a normal office environment and out of doors in various weather conditions, dust and noise. May attend meetings outside of normal working hours. Licensing and Certification: Possess a valid Nevada Class C Driver's License at time of appointment. Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted. Medical Examination: Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician. Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug screening. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Performs highly responsible and specialized senior level professional and/or technical activities related to one or more major departmental operations within the Department of Air Quality Management. Provides assistance in the development of goals and objectives for the division and/or department. May be assigned to a specific operational unit within the department, but performs special projects and assignments which may be varied in nature and cross over several divisions/units; coordinates activities with other units. Reviews highly complex major construction, stationary source and other applications for compliance with applicable air pollution control requirements; locates and contacts un-permitted sources; performs complex research and evaluation functions for possible permit; performs on-site compliance inspections. Evaluates emission rates from various sources through advanced mathematical calculations; reviews and evaluates performance tests for applicability; verifies compliance with federal and local regulations. Develops air pollution control rules including researching and analyzing complex air quality issues, air pollutant emissions, emission control technology, economics, implementation issues and regulatory considerations. Prepares technical support documents, variances, public notices, and various required reports. Maintains emission inventories and prepares AIRS reports for submittal to EPA and other agencies. Performs initial and random inspections of various sites to ensure air pollution control standards are being achieved; investigates reported violations or questionable practices; documents violations utilizing appropriate methods and advanced techniques; submits compliance data to the U.S. EPA. Patrols assigned geographical areas of Clark County to assure countywide compliance. Responds to public inquiries; provides information; resolves complaints. Prepares violation notices including details of alleged facts, corrective actions orders and proposed penalties; gathers technical data and information for use in legal proceedings. Testifies before Air Quality Hearing Board regarding case facts and compliance efforts. Gathers air and soil samples; maintains accurate records of random fuel samples and lab results. Provides training and lead direction to Air Quality Specialists. Establishes priorities, assigns and reviews work, provides input into performance appraisal process, makes recommendations regarding personnel actions. Makes oral and graphic presentations or prepares materials for presentation to Boards, commissions, and community groups. Arranges meetings with related organizations for statewide project coordination. Assists the public with federal and local regulation compliance; reviews and explains air pollution control requirements and regulations. Maintains accurate computer files and records of departmental activities, inspections, and test results; produces reports on assigned activities. Documents compliance violations observed while traveling through industrial areas. Drives a county or personal vehicle to various locations throughout the county in order to conduct on-site inspections and investigations and to attend meetings. OTHER JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists in the planning and development of departmental and/or divisional internal policies and procedures. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. May be assigned to coordinate activities for specific projects and/or programs. Conducts various complex research studies; prepares reports and makes recommendations. Uses standard office equipment including a computer, in the course of the work. Attends meetings and other departmental functions. Performs special assignments and projects. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment and to drive a motor vehicle in order to visit various job sites; strength and stamina to conduct various investigations at commercial and residential sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. May involve significant walking, climbing, stooping, light lifting, and performing functions in confined areas. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation. Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options More Money in Your Pocket 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement No Social Security Deduction No State Income Taxes Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO) Medical - Employer pays 90% of premium Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills) 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service Dental Vision Life Insurance - Employer Paid AD&D - Employer Paid Long Term Disability - Employer Paid Generous Leave Accruals that include: 13Paid Holidays includinga Floating Birthday Holiday Paid Vacation Leave Paid Sick Leave Holiday Leave Other leave options Catastrophic Leave Parental Leave - Up to 90 days Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance. Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care. Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan Employee Assistance Program Onsite Fitness Center - $12/month*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit. Closing Date/Time: 5/14/2024 5:01 PM Pacific
CLARK COUNTY, NV
Clark County - Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
ABOUT THE POSITION Eighth Judicial District Court is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Senior Legal Office Specialist position. The ideal candidate will be responsible to assign, direct, and review the work of other Legal Office Support staff; provides difficult, complex, technical, specialized, and/or confidential legal office support to various County legal or court offices. This is the working lead level in the Legal Office Specialist series, with responsibility for providing direction to a group of legal office support staff performing similar work. This class is distinguished from Legal Office Services Supervisor in that the latter is the full supervisory level of this series, having responsibility for large office staff and/or multiple areas of responsibility. This examination will establish an eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by District Court Human Resources. District Court Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the hiring interview. THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 300 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED. Some positions may be used to fill term Limited-Permanent positions. The selected candidates will be hired for a special project or duties of a limited duration and be required to sign a term of employment letter specifying condition and exact dates of employment. The successful candidates will be eligible for benefits during the duration of employment. Some positions may be Grant Funded. Grant Funded positions are subject to continuation based on availability of grant funds and the employee will be terminated without right of appeal when such funds are no longer available. Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education and Experience: Equivalent to graduation from high school AND four (4) years of full-time experience in providing office support which required the use of legal terminology and the processing of legal documents. Professional level experience and/or education that has provided the skills and knowledge necessary to perform all job functions at this level may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to one (1) year. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. Working Conditions: Specific positions may require working evening, night, weekend and holiday shifts. Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted. Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Provides lead direction, training, and work review to a legal office support work unit; organizes and assigns work, sets priorities, and follows-up to ensure coordination and completion of assigned work. Provides input into selection, evaluation, disciplinary, and other personnel matters; may sign evaluation forms and counsel employees as required. Performs difficult, complex, technical, and/or specialized confidential legal office support work, which may require the exercise of independent judgment, the application of technical skills, or knowledge of detailed or specialized activities related to the department to which assigned. Researches and assembles information from a variety of sources for the completion of forms or the preparation of reports; make arithmetic and statistical calculations. Provides information to the public or to County staff that requires the use of judgment and the application of policies, rules, or procedures. Organizes, maintains, and purges various departmental files. Types correspondence, reports, forms, and specialized documents from drafts, notes, dictated tapes, or brief instructions, using a typewriter or computer. Proofreads and checks typed and other materials for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with departmental policies and regulations. Enters and retrieves data and prepares reports using a computer; reviews such reports for accuracy and makes corrections as required; may access statewide confidential computer data networks. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. Oversees and personally performs a variety of office administrative details such as ordering supplies, arranging for the repair of equipment, transmitting information, and keeping reference materials up to date; may arrange meetings by notifying participants, reserving rooms, making lodging and/or meal arrangements, etc. Acts as a receptionist and receives and screens visitors and telephone calls and directs the caller to the proper person or personally handles the call; operates standard office equipment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, strength to lift files weighing up to 25 pounds, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation. Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options More Money in Your Pocket 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement No Social Security Deduction No State Income Taxes Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO) Medical - Employer pays 90% of premium Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills) 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service Dental Vision Life Insurance - Employer Paid AD&D - Employer Paid Long Term Disability - Employer Paid Generous Leave Accruals that include: 13Paid Holidays includinga Floating Birthday Holiday Paid Vacation Leave Paid Sick Leave Holiday Leave Other leave options Catastrophic Leave Parental Leave - Up to 90 days Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance. Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care. Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan Employee Assistance Program Onsite Fitness Center - $12/month*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit. Closing Date/Time: 4/30/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Apr 17, 2024
Full Time
ABOUT THE POSITION Eighth Judicial District Court is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Senior Legal Office Specialist position. The ideal candidate will be responsible to assign, direct, and review the work of other Legal Office Support staff; provides difficult, complex, technical, specialized, and/or confidential legal office support to various County legal or court offices. This is the working lead level in the Legal Office Specialist series, with responsibility for providing direction to a group of legal office support staff performing similar work. This class is distinguished from Legal Office Services Supervisor in that the latter is the full supervisory level of this series, having responsibility for large office staff and/or multiple areas of responsibility. This examination will establish an eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by District Court Human Resources. District Court Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the hiring interview. THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 300 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED. Some positions may be used to fill term Limited-Permanent positions. The selected candidates will be hired for a special project or duties of a limited duration and be required to sign a term of employment letter specifying condition and exact dates of employment. The successful candidates will be eligible for benefits during the duration of employment. Some positions may be Grant Funded. Grant Funded positions are subject to continuation based on availability of grant funds and the employee will be terminated without right of appeal when such funds are no longer available. Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education and Experience: Equivalent to graduation from high school AND four (4) years of full-time experience in providing office support which required the use of legal terminology and the processing of legal documents. Professional level experience and/or education that has provided the skills and knowledge necessary to perform all job functions at this level may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to one (1) year. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. Working Conditions: Specific positions may require working evening, night, weekend and holiday shifts. Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted. Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Provides lead direction, training, and work review to a legal office support work unit; organizes and assigns work, sets priorities, and follows-up to ensure coordination and completion of assigned work. Provides input into selection, evaluation, disciplinary, and other personnel matters; may sign evaluation forms and counsel employees as required. Performs difficult, complex, technical, and/or specialized confidential legal office support work, which may require the exercise of independent judgment, the application of technical skills, or knowledge of detailed or specialized activities related to the department to which assigned. Researches and assembles information from a variety of sources for the completion of forms or the preparation of reports; make arithmetic and statistical calculations. Provides information to the public or to County staff that requires the use of judgment and the application of policies, rules, or procedures. Organizes, maintains, and purges various departmental files. Types correspondence, reports, forms, and specialized documents from drafts, notes, dictated tapes, or brief instructions, using a typewriter or computer. Proofreads and checks typed and other materials for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with departmental policies and regulations. Enters and retrieves data and prepares reports using a computer; reviews such reports for accuracy and makes corrections as required; may access statewide confidential computer data networks. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. Oversees and personally performs a variety of office administrative details such as ordering supplies, arranging for the repair of equipment, transmitting information, and keeping reference materials up to date; may arrange meetings by notifying participants, reserving rooms, making lodging and/or meal arrangements, etc. Acts as a receptionist and receives and screens visitors and telephone calls and directs the caller to the proper person or personally handles the call; operates standard office equipment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, strength to lift files weighing up to 25 pounds, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation. Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options More Money in Your Pocket 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement No Social Security Deduction No State Income Taxes Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO) Medical - Employer pays 90% of premium Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills) 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service Dental Vision Life Insurance - Employer Paid AD&D - Employer Paid Long Term Disability - Employer Paid Generous Leave Accruals that include: 13Paid Holidays includinga Floating Birthday Holiday Paid Vacation Leave Paid Sick Leave Holiday Leave Other leave options Catastrophic Leave Parental Leave - Up to 90 days Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance. Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care. Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan Employee Assistance Program Onsite Fitness Center - $12/month*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit. Closing Date/Time: 4/30/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Introduction This is a reinstatement, transfer or voluntary demotion opportunity for current and former regularly appointed employees of Alameda County. Reinstatement: Pursuant to Civil Service Rule 1744: On the request of a department head and approval of the Commission, a regularly appointed employee who resigned in good standing may, within three years after the effective date of his/her resignation, be reinstated in a position in the class from which he/she resigned or in a position in another class for which he/she may be eligible as determined by the Commission. Appointments by reinstatement following resignation are subject to the probationary period established for the class. You must have been a classified County employee in the same job code or in a job code at the same salary maximum and left the County in good standing. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position. Transfer: You must be a current County classified employee in the same job code or in a job code with the same salary maximum for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position. Voluntary Demotion: You must be a current County classified employee in a job code which is at a higher salary maximum than the vacancy for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position. DESCRIPTION THE AGENCY Alameda County's Health Services Program is administered by the Health Care Services Agency and includes the following program areas: Behavioral Health Care, Public Health, Environmental Health, and Agency Administration/Indigent Health. The ultimate mission of the Health Care Services Agency is to provide fully integrated health care services through a comprehensive network of public and private partnerships that ensure optimal health and well-being and respect the diversity of all residents. Health Care Services Agency currently has multiple career opportunities for experienced professionals to become part of a service delivery team dedicated to the optimal health and well being of Alameda County residents. THE POSITION Under direction, to provide consultative, complex professional financial services to various departments and agencies; to assist with financial strategic planning and analysis and the enhancement of revenues; to supervise the work of a small support staff; to conduct a variety of financial, administrative and operational studies and inquiries; and to do related work as required. This a high-level technical specialist class which requires an advanced degree of specialized programmatic knowledge in addition to a sound financial services base of knowledge and experience. Responsibilities may include overseeing the functions of a small support staff. Although the work is diverse, all positions are typically characterized by all of the following elements: • Serving as the primary technical liaison for a department or agency with the State or other funding sources; • Providing technical coordination for internal staff; • Having significant technical input into revenue and financial strategic planning processes; and • Acting as a departmental technical expert for management in areas related to financial services, contracting and grants management. This class is distinguished from Supervising Financial Services Specialist, which provides supervision for financial, administrative and/or operational support staff through subordinate supervisory staff. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EITHER I Experience: The equivalent of two years of full-time experience at a level of or higher than the class Financial Specialist II in the Alameda County classified service (non-classified includes District Attorney’s Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts). Completion of the Alameda County Management Academy “Management & Supervision Certificate Program” may substitute for six (6) months of the required qualifying experience. OR II Education: The equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university (180 quarter units or 120 semester units) with major coursework in business or public administration, economics, financial planning or a field related to the work, AND (Additional professional or paraprofessional financial planning and support experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.) Experience: The equivalent to two years of full-time, professional-level experience in financial planning and analysis, budget development and processing, contract negotiation and administration and/or grants management at a level equivalent to the Alameda County classified service class of Financial Services Specialist II. License: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s license. NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the "Examples of Duties" section of this specification. Knowledge of: • Financial planning, rate setting and revenue enhancement principles and strategies. • Principles and practices of governmental budget development and administration. • Principles and practices of contract and grant administration. • Financial record-keeping and auditing practices. • Practices and techniques of administrative analysis and report preparation. • Computer applications related to the work, such as word processing, databases and spreadsheets. • Office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment. • Basic supervisory principles and practices. Ability to: • Plan and conduct complex financial, revenue and strategic planning analyses. • Provide sound technical advice on financial matters to departmental management. • Conduct and coordinate financial audits. • Monitor legislative and regulation changes and recommend operational and procedural changes as required. • Develop, coordinate and administer complex multiple budgets with multiple funding sources. • Monitor fiscal transactions and audit fiscal records and documentation. • Plan, direct and review the work of others and train others in work procedures. • Interpret, explain and apply complex policies, regulations and procedures. • Prepare clear and accurate reports, correspondence, procedures and other written materials. • Represent the department and the County in meetings with others. • Organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines. • Exercise sound independent judgment within established policies and guidelines. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 12 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Management Paid Leave** Catastrophic Sick Leave Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. ** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave. Conclusion TO APPLY: Please submit a PDF of your updated Alameda County application to Adriana Arrayga at adriana.arrayga@acgov.org .Please be in contact if you have any questions. You are encouraged to apply immediately as this posting is open until filled and may close at anytime. Alameda County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 16, 2024
Full Time
Introduction This is a reinstatement, transfer or voluntary demotion opportunity for current and former regularly appointed employees of Alameda County. Reinstatement: Pursuant to Civil Service Rule 1744: On the request of a department head and approval of the Commission, a regularly appointed employee who resigned in good standing may, within three years after the effective date of his/her resignation, be reinstated in a position in the class from which he/she resigned or in a position in another class for which he/she may be eligible as determined by the Commission. Appointments by reinstatement following resignation are subject to the probationary period established for the class. You must have been a classified County employee in the same job code or in a job code at the same salary maximum and left the County in good standing. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position. Transfer: You must be a current County classified employee in the same job code or in a job code with the same salary maximum for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position. Voluntary Demotion: You must be a current County classified employee in a job code which is at a higher salary maximum than the vacancy for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position. DESCRIPTION THE AGENCY Alameda County's Health Services Program is administered by the Health Care Services Agency and includes the following program areas: Behavioral Health Care, Public Health, Environmental Health, and Agency Administration/Indigent Health. The ultimate mission of the Health Care Services Agency is to provide fully integrated health care services through a comprehensive network of public and private partnerships that ensure optimal health and well-being and respect the diversity of all residents. Health Care Services Agency currently has multiple career opportunities for experienced professionals to become part of a service delivery team dedicated to the optimal health and well being of Alameda County residents. THE POSITION Under direction, to provide consultative, complex professional financial services to various departments and agencies; to assist with financial strategic planning and analysis and the enhancement of revenues; to supervise the work of a small support staff; to conduct a variety of financial, administrative and operational studies and inquiries; and to do related work as required. This a high-level technical specialist class which requires an advanced degree of specialized programmatic knowledge in addition to a sound financial services base of knowledge and experience. Responsibilities may include overseeing the functions of a small support staff. Although the work is diverse, all positions are typically characterized by all of the following elements: • Serving as the primary technical liaison for a department or agency with the State or other funding sources; • Providing technical coordination for internal staff; • Having significant technical input into revenue and financial strategic planning processes; and • Acting as a departmental technical expert for management in areas related to financial services, contracting and grants management. This class is distinguished from Supervising Financial Services Specialist, which provides supervision for financial, administrative and/or operational support staff through subordinate supervisory staff. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EITHER I Experience: The equivalent of two years of full-time experience at a level of or higher than the class Financial Specialist II in the Alameda County classified service (non-classified includes District Attorney’s Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts). Completion of the Alameda County Management Academy “Management & Supervision Certificate Program” may substitute for six (6) months of the required qualifying experience. OR II Education: The equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university (180 quarter units or 120 semester units) with major coursework in business or public administration, economics, financial planning or a field related to the work, AND (Additional professional or paraprofessional financial planning and support experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.) Experience: The equivalent to two years of full-time, professional-level experience in financial planning and analysis, budget development and processing, contract negotiation and administration and/or grants management at a level equivalent to the Alameda County classified service class of Financial Services Specialist II. License: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s license. NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the "Examples of Duties" section of this specification. Knowledge of: • Financial planning, rate setting and revenue enhancement principles and strategies. • Principles and practices of governmental budget development and administration. • Principles and practices of contract and grant administration. • Financial record-keeping and auditing practices. • Practices and techniques of administrative analysis and report preparation. • Computer applications related to the work, such as word processing, databases and spreadsheets. • Office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment. • Basic supervisory principles and practices. Ability to: • Plan and conduct complex financial, revenue and strategic planning analyses. • Provide sound technical advice on financial matters to departmental management. • Conduct and coordinate financial audits. • Monitor legislative and regulation changes and recommend operational and procedural changes as required. • Develop, coordinate and administer complex multiple budgets with multiple funding sources. • Monitor fiscal transactions and audit fiscal records and documentation. • Plan, direct and review the work of others and train others in work procedures. • Interpret, explain and apply complex policies, regulations and procedures. • Prepare clear and accurate reports, correspondence, procedures and other written materials. • Represent the department and the County in meetings with others. • Organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines. • Exercise sound independent judgment within established policies and guidelines. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 12 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Management Paid Leave** Catastrophic Sick Leave Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. ** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave. Conclusion TO APPLY: Please submit a PDF of your updated Alameda County application to Adriana Arrayga at adriana.arrayga@acgov.org .Please be in contact if you have any questions. You are encouraged to apply immediately as this posting is open until filled and may close at anytime. Alameda County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Closing Date/Time: Continuous
CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Position Description The City of Minneapolis Health Department is seeking a person to develop and implement innovative career and capacity building programs. Ideal candidate has experience in project management, as well as relationship building and collaboration. The Career Pathways and PHCI Coordinator will work within the Health Department to assist in the development and management of the new Public Health Career Pathways and Public Health Community Institute programs. They will network and build relationships with community programs and members, universities, and schools to promote the programs, recruit participants and collaborate with department staff to develop opportunities and partnerships. This person will provide policy development and implementation, planning, project management and evaluation for major health initiatives; secure grants and other funding, and manage contracts and budgets to ensure that identified health issues are addressed. This position is grant funded till the end of 2027. Job Duties and Responsibilities Develop, implement and manage the Public Health Infrastructure grant outcomes through acquired relationships, contracted services and budget management. Monitor performance of contractors, including site visits to ensure compliance with statistical, programmatic and financial reporting requirements. Develop and collaborate with staff and internal working groups to facilitate training, professional development, and internship opportunities for internal staff and external partners. Research and analyze health care issues referred for study by department staff, City elected officials, and external sources. Collect and analyze information to identify current and future public health care concerns for specific populations. Based on assessment data and department goals, develop, coordinate, and manage critical community based initiatives. Prepare written and statistical reports describing current and future trends and the implication of those trends. Represent the department in communities by providing technical and advisory support to facilitate health planning at the community level, and with identified groups and organizations. Monitor and analyze State and Federal legislative activity and prepare reports regarding impact on the City. Act as advocate for the City by driving policy initiatives in the appropriate forums and in relationships with other departments, agencies, and programs, both internal and external. Work with the City Attorneys' Office, Intergovernmental Relations, State Health Department, and other local and community based health delivery organizations to initiate and respond to legislative issues. Assist in drafting proposed legislation on issues identified as important by Department management. Negotiate, write, and manage contract services and budgets. Monitor performance, including site visits to contractors, to ensure compliance with statistical, programmatic and financial reporting requirements. Provide technical assistance and training as needed. Identify and secure grants and other funding for department use, and take a lead role in the preparation of grant proposals for specific health initiatives. Staff department community advisory committees as assigned, including the City's Public Health Committee. Duties include: coordinating recruitment of members; making meeting arrangements, setting agendas, and arranging for guest speakers; follow-up on assignments from the committee to the department; coordinate internal and external committee communications. Assist in developing and overseeing the process for requests for proposals relevant to area of expertise, including reviewing and analyzing vendor proposals and making recommendations for funding. Serve on variety on boards and community coalitions, communicating current initiative activities and advocating for funds, and responses to community health issues. Prepare reports and presentations regarding program activities for grantors, management, elected officials, etc., including annual reports to the State and other organizations. Participate in Public Health Emergency Preparedness planning, training, and response as needed and assigned. Working Conditions: Combination of office and field Required Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Public Health Administration, Psychology, Sociology, Biology, Social and Behavioral Health, Community Health, Environmental Health, Health Public Policy, Maternal and Child Health, Health Equity, Health Sciences, Social Work or equivalent. Minimum Experience: Three years of relevant experience, which includes organizational, management and strategic planning. Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered. Licenses/Certificates: Valid Driver's License. Selection Process: The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience and/or an oral examination (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process. Background Check: The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position. Drug and Alcohol Testing: All job applicants must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be required to sign a notification and consent form prior to undergoing drug and alcohol testing. Applicants who do not consent to undergo drug and alcohol testing will not be required to do so and the City will withdraw the conditional job offer, resulting in the job applicant no longer being considered for the position. Union Representation: This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Professional Employee Association (MPEA) . For more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement please visit: Professional Employees - City of Minneapolis (minneapolismn.gov) . Eligible List Statement: The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire two months after it has been established. Interview Selection: The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate’s education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Experience developing equity based strategic priorities and measurables. Experience with career or job development programs. Considerable knowledge of community health issues or a specific subset, depending on assignment. Knowledge of strategic planning and organization management. Skill in policy development and analysis, government relations, project management and marketing communications. Ability to develop partnerships with community and work effectively with broad range of stakeholders including elected and appointed officials. Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse population. Good knowledge of computer operations, software, and applications. Benefits Summary Our employees enjoy competitive salaries and generous benefits. We pride ourselves on a comprehensive benefits program that supports employees' health and financial well-being. Programs, resources, and benefit eligibility varies based on position, average hours worked, location and length of service. For detailed benefits information, pleasevisit the benefits page . New12 weeks of paid parental leave City employees are eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in the event of a birth or placement for adoption of a child. Insurance Health insurance Eligibility for benefits begins the first of the month following employment date. The City of Minneapolis offers eligible employees one plan design with a choice of six provider networks, allowing you to select the best option for you. Available plans include Medica Choice Passport, Medica Elect, VantagePlus with Medica, Park Nicollet and HealthPartners Medical Group First with Medica, Ridgeview Community Network powered by Medica, and Clear Value with Medica. Dental insurance The City of Minneapolis offers dental insurance through Delta Dental of Minnesota and pays 100% of the monthly premium for eligible employees. Benefits Paid time off Our generous leave package includes vacation, holidays and paid sick leave, which gives employees the opportunity to enhance their quality of life outside work. Amounts and accrual rates are based on years of experience and collective bargaining agreements . Retirement City employees earn a pension and may choose to participate in additional retirement savings programs. Pension: The City of Minneapolis participates in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). Employees and the City both contribute a percentage of your pay to fund future benefits. Deferred compensation : Employees may choose to participate in pre-tax or after-tax savings plans through the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS). Transportation Eligible City employees may choose to participate in the following transportation programs: Metropass: The Metropass program allows eligible employees to enroll in a pass for unlimited bus or light rail rides at a discounted price. Parking or Van Pool: The City of Minneapolis Transportation Benefits Plan gives you options to pay certain commuting costs, such as qualified parking and van pool expenses, with pre-tax dollars. Learning and development To engage and develop employees, the City of Minneapolis offers classes in leadership, cultural agility, change management and more. Additionally, educational discounts at Augsburg University, Hamline University, St. Catherine’s, and St. Mary's University of Minnesota are available to City employees. Other perks Employees can also take advantage of optional life insurance, flexible spending accounts, the Employee Assistance Program , health club discounts and more. Closing Date/Time: 5/2/2024 11:59 PM Central
Apr 19, 2024
Full Time
Position Description The City of Minneapolis Health Department is seeking a person to develop and implement innovative career and capacity building programs. Ideal candidate has experience in project management, as well as relationship building and collaboration. The Career Pathways and PHCI Coordinator will work within the Health Department to assist in the development and management of the new Public Health Career Pathways and Public Health Community Institute programs. They will network and build relationships with community programs and members, universities, and schools to promote the programs, recruit participants and collaborate with department staff to develop opportunities and partnerships. This person will provide policy development and implementation, planning, project management and evaluation for major health initiatives; secure grants and other funding, and manage contracts and budgets to ensure that identified health issues are addressed. This position is grant funded till the end of 2027. Job Duties and Responsibilities Develop, implement and manage the Public Health Infrastructure grant outcomes through acquired relationships, contracted services and budget management. Monitor performance of contractors, including site visits to ensure compliance with statistical, programmatic and financial reporting requirements. Develop and collaborate with staff and internal working groups to facilitate training, professional development, and internship opportunities for internal staff and external partners. Research and analyze health care issues referred for study by department staff, City elected officials, and external sources. Collect and analyze information to identify current and future public health care concerns for specific populations. Based on assessment data and department goals, develop, coordinate, and manage critical community based initiatives. Prepare written and statistical reports describing current and future trends and the implication of those trends. Represent the department in communities by providing technical and advisory support to facilitate health planning at the community level, and with identified groups and organizations. Monitor and analyze State and Federal legislative activity and prepare reports regarding impact on the City. Act as advocate for the City by driving policy initiatives in the appropriate forums and in relationships with other departments, agencies, and programs, both internal and external. Work with the City Attorneys' Office, Intergovernmental Relations, State Health Department, and other local and community based health delivery organizations to initiate and respond to legislative issues. Assist in drafting proposed legislation on issues identified as important by Department management. Negotiate, write, and manage contract services and budgets. Monitor performance, including site visits to contractors, to ensure compliance with statistical, programmatic and financial reporting requirements. Provide technical assistance and training as needed. Identify and secure grants and other funding for department use, and take a lead role in the preparation of grant proposals for specific health initiatives. Staff department community advisory committees as assigned, including the City's Public Health Committee. Duties include: coordinating recruitment of members; making meeting arrangements, setting agendas, and arranging for guest speakers; follow-up on assignments from the committee to the department; coordinate internal and external committee communications. Assist in developing and overseeing the process for requests for proposals relevant to area of expertise, including reviewing and analyzing vendor proposals and making recommendations for funding. Serve on variety on boards and community coalitions, communicating current initiative activities and advocating for funds, and responses to community health issues. Prepare reports and presentations regarding program activities for grantors, management, elected officials, etc., including annual reports to the State and other organizations. Participate in Public Health Emergency Preparedness planning, training, and response as needed and assigned. Working Conditions: Combination of office and field Required Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Public Health Administration, Psychology, Sociology, Biology, Social and Behavioral Health, Community Health, Environmental Health, Health Public Policy, Maternal and Child Health, Health Equity, Health Sciences, Social Work or equivalent. Minimum Experience: Three years of relevant experience, which includes organizational, management and strategic planning. Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered. Licenses/Certificates: Valid Driver's License. Selection Process: The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience and/or an oral examination (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process. Background Check: The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position. Drug and Alcohol Testing: All job applicants must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be required to sign a notification and consent form prior to undergoing drug and alcohol testing. Applicants who do not consent to undergo drug and alcohol testing will not be required to do so and the City will withdraw the conditional job offer, resulting in the job applicant no longer being considered for the position. Union Representation: This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Professional Employee Association (MPEA) . For more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement please visit: Professional Employees - City of Minneapolis (minneapolismn.gov) . Eligible List Statement: The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire two months after it has been established. Interview Selection: The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate’s education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Experience developing equity based strategic priorities and measurables. Experience with career or job development programs. Considerable knowledge of community health issues or a specific subset, depending on assignment. Knowledge of strategic planning and organization management. Skill in policy development and analysis, government relations, project management and marketing communications. Ability to develop partnerships with community and work effectively with broad range of stakeholders including elected and appointed officials. Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse population. Good knowledge of computer operations, software, and applications. Benefits Summary Our employees enjoy competitive salaries and generous benefits. We pride ourselves on a comprehensive benefits program that supports employees' health and financial well-being. Programs, resources, and benefit eligibility varies based on position, average hours worked, location and length of service. For detailed benefits information, pleasevisit the benefits page . New12 weeks of paid parental leave City employees are eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in the event of a birth or placement for adoption of a child. Insurance Health insurance Eligibility for benefits begins the first of the month following employment date. The City of Minneapolis offers eligible employees one plan design with a choice of six provider networks, allowing you to select the best option for you. Available plans include Medica Choice Passport, Medica Elect, VantagePlus with Medica, Park Nicollet and HealthPartners Medical Group First with Medica, Ridgeview Community Network powered by Medica, and Clear Value with Medica. Dental insurance The City of Minneapolis offers dental insurance through Delta Dental of Minnesota and pays 100% of the monthly premium for eligible employees. Benefits Paid time off Our generous leave package includes vacation, holidays and paid sick leave, which gives employees the opportunity to enhance their quality of life outside work. Amounts and accrual rates are based on years of experience and collective bargaining agreements . Retirement City employees earn a pension and may choose to participate in additional retirement savings programs. Pension: The City of Minneapolis participates in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). Employees and the City both contribute a percentage of your pay to fund future benefits. Deferred compensation : Employees may choose to participate in pre-tax or after-tax savings plans through the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS). Transportation Eligible City employees may choose to participate in the following transportation programs: Metropass: The Metropass program allows eligible employees to enroll in a pass for unlimited bus or light rail rides at a discounted price. Parking or Van Pool: The City of Minneapolis Transportation Benefits Plan gives you options to pay certain commuting costs, such as qualified parking and van pool expenses, with pre-tax dollars. Learning and development To engage and develop employees, the City of Minneapolis offers classes in leadership, cultural agility, change management and more. Additionally, educational discounts at Augsburg University, Hamline University, St. Catherine’s, and St. Mary's University of Minnesota are available to City employees. Other perks Employees can also take advantage of optional life insurance, flexible spending accounts, the Employee Assistance Program , health club discounts and more. Closing Date/Time: 5/2/2024 11:59 PM Central
Requirements MOS Code: None Education and Experience : A High School diploma, GED or higher plus five (5) years clerical administrative, including three (3) years of paraprofessional human resources experience. Licenses and Certificates : None. General Purpose Under general supervision, supervise, coordinate and perform complex Human Resources administrative functions and payroll processing work. Typical Duties Coordinate human resource administrative activities. Involves: Processing Department bi-weekly payroll. Coordinate payroll processing with timekeepers to ensure all payroll data is submitted on a timely basis. Adjust supplemental pay and benefits for employees receiving workers’ compensation benefits. Devise and implement a system to assure timely processing of new hires, terminations and status changes. Coordinate recruitment activities receive, log and process personnel requisitions to ensure accurate and timely eligibility lists to fill vacancies. Coordinate scheduling of interviews with hiring supervisor. Ensure proper selection policies and procedures are followed in the interviewing, selection and hiring of candidates. Submit completed interview slips to hiring officials. Notify applicants of selection results. Prepare human resource documentation for new employees and changes. Involves: Prepare employee data change forms. Ensure personnel and payroll information regarding retiring employees is submitted to pension administration in a timely manner. Review intricate payroll records, prepare payroll and provide related human resources support for a municipal public safety department pursuant to labor contracts and addendums, government regulations, and City and internal instructions pertaining to all levels of employees Involves: Review dual departmental payrolls for accuracy, and review terms and conditions of collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), associated memoranda of understanding (MOUs), applicable federal laws such as the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and allied state laws, Civil Service Rules and Regulations, and City and internal administrative policies and directives for relevance to additions, changes and deletions affecting pay and benefits of individuals and groups, secure guidance from functionally responsible City or department staff regarding questionable actions or records discrepancies. Review corrections to earnings, benefits and leave accruals and balances as directed, and document reconciliation to validate the payroll process when audited. Monitor adjustment forms for pay increases, longevity, demotion, promotion, certification, education incentive, overtime, shift differential, court appearance, shift rescheduling or change, and other actions affecting pay or work time. Assist employees with sick, personal, vacation, civic, unpaid and other leave issues. Monitor internal and external correspondence concerning payroll related issues as required. Prepare travel requests and reconcile travel expenses. Develop and conduct trainings for supervisors and employees. Monitor and coordinate human resources information system. Involves: Software upgrade installation and modification. Review upgrade and provide suggestions and provide proposals for system improvements. Advise the information technology department of problems and assist in problem resolution. Write user instruction manuals. Conduct user training. Control user security. Provide monthly and annual deadline calendars to system users. Provide ad hoc and recurring reports to director, city management and others as requested. Provide technical duties in support of the selection and testing function. Involves: Coordinate and participate in the review of applications for completeness and eligibility. Coordinate research of personnel records to gather eligibility and efficiency points. Administer and monitor examinations and tests. Create and add to eligible lists by including seniority, efficiency and veteran points. Rank candidates and break ties in accordance with Civil Service rules and regulations. Send pass/fail notices to all applicants. Coordinate medical physicals and drug screening. Assist in responding to inquires or complaints from applicants or candidates. Represent the department and provide technical information and guidance on assigned functions and activities. Involves: Respond to requests for information on policies and procedures. Maintain historical records in area of assignment. Prepare correspondence to applicants, employees and others. Prepare activity reports on selection and testing, human resources information system issues, and other activities as required. Gather data to prepare reports. Compose correspondence for signature of division or department manager. Make recommendations for more efficient delivery of services. Supervise or serve as a designated lead worker to assigned personnel. Involves: Meet with staff on regular scheduled basis. Prioritize and coordinate unit activities. Instruct, review, guide and check work. Appraise employee performance. Provide training and development. Enforce personnel rules, regulations, and work and safety standards. Counsel, motivate and maintain harmony. Interview applicants. Recommend hires, terminations, transfers, disciplinary action, payroll, leave, merit pay or other employee status changes. General Information For complete job specifications, click here. Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received. Important Note: Required Supplemental Questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score. Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam. Per CSC Rules & Regulations, after review of the minimum qualifications for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam, a passing score, combined with applicable seniority points and veteran points, will be used to create a list of candidates. Note: Current opening is at the El Paso Water Utility. However, this eligible list could be used to fill positions located in other City departments. A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete. To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position. BENEFITS LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE Every regular, full-time employee who is paid by the City, shall be entitled to receive group life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, health insurance coverage as provided by the City. Employees shall be eligible for enrollment during the City's designated enrollment period. (Amended 08/28/07) Employees shall have the option of membership in a qualified health maintenance organization (HMO) as an alternative to health insurance coverage. Should an employee opt for HMO membership, the City shall contribute to the HMO an amount equal to the health insurance premium the City would have otherwise been obligated to pay on the employee's health insurance coverage. Any difference between the amount the City contributes and the cost of HMO membership shall be deducted from the employee's paycheck and forwarded to the HMO. ELIGIBILITY FOR VACATION LEAVE All regular employees who are regularly scheduled to work on an average, a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week, who have held a position in the City Service for a period of six months from date of employment, shall be eligible for vacation allowance as hereinafter set forth. Part-time employees shall accrue vacation leave at a pro-rated amount of full-time entitlement based on the number of hours that they are scheduled to work. Employees covered by collective bargaining agreements shall accrue vacation as provided in the applicable agreement. Regular employees in the City Service shall accrue vacation credit at the following rates per pay period, calculated from the date of employment of each employee: For 0 - 5 years of service (12 days): 40 hour per week employees - 3.70 hours per biweekly pay period For >5 to 15 years of service (17 days): 40 hour per week employees - 5.24 hours per biweekly pay period For >15 or more years of service (20 days): 40 hour per week employees - 6.16 hours per biweekly pay period SICK LEAVE WITH PAY Employees shall be entitled to accrue sick leave with pay in accordance with the Rules of the Civil Service Commission. ACCIDENT WITH PAY LEAVE The Amended Section 4.4 of the Ordinance shall become effective upon adoption and shall apply to occupational injuries and occupational diseases occurring on and after date of adoption. Occupational injuries and occupational diseases occurring before such date will be governed by the Ordinance in effect at the time of the date of injury or disease. PREGNANCY LEAVE A) Pregnancy shall be treated the same as any other temporary physical disability. B) An employee on pregnancy leave shall use accumulated and unused regular sick leave time and then (unless granted use of special sick leave) shall be on leave without pay, unless the employee chooses to use any accumulated and unused annual leave. C) An employee going on pregnancy leave shall give written notice to her department head with appropriate medical verification. Before returning to work from pregnancy leave, the individual will provide appropriate medical documentation releasing the employee to return to work, as is required for any individual who has been on leave for a temporary physical disability. LEGAL HOLIDAYS The following days are hereby declared legal holidays for all the City departments, provided that the provisions of this section shall not apply to members of the Fire Department whose duties are to prevent or extinguish fires, or to members of the Police Department whose duties are those of law enforcement: (Amended 10/03/95) 1.First day of January (New Year's Day) 2.Third Monday in January (Martin Luther King Holiday) 3. Thirty-first day in March(Cesar Chavez Day) 4.Last Monday in May (Memorial Day) 5. June 19 (Juneteenth) 6.Fourth day of July (Independence Day) 7.First Monday in September (Labor Day) 8. Eleventh Day in November (Veteran's Day) 9.Fourth Thursday in November (Thanksgiving Day) 10. The Friday following the fourth Thursdayin November (Day after Thanksgiving) 11.Twenty-fifth Day in December (Christmas Day) 12.Employee's Birthday In addition to the above days, the following days are also declared to be legal holidays:1. Any day designated as a holiday by City Council.2. When any legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be considered a legal holiday.3. When any legal holiday falls on a Sunday, the following business day shall be considered a legal holiday. Closing Date/Time: 4/23/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
Apr 19, 2024
Full Time
Requirements MOS Code: None Education and Experience : A High School diploma, GED or higher plus five (5) years clerical administrative, including three (3) years of paraprofessional human resources experience. Licenses and Certificates : None. General Purpose Under general supervision, supervise, coordinate and perform complex Human Resources administrative functions and payroll processing work. Typical Duties Coordinate human resource administrative activities. Involves: Processing Department bi-weekly payroll. Coordinate payroll processing with timekeepers to ensure all payroll data is submitted on a timely basis. Adjust supplemental pay and benefits for employees receiving workers’ compensation benefits. Devise and implement a system to assure timely processing of new hires, terminations and status changes. Coordinate recruitment activities receive, log and process personnel requisitions to ensure accurate and timely eligibility lists to fill vacancies. Coordinate scheduling of interviews with hiring supervisor. Ensure proper selection policies and procedures are followed in the interviewing, selection and hiring of candidates. Submit completed interview slips to hiring officials. Notify applicants of selection results. Prepare human resource documentation for new employees and changes. Involves: Prepare employee data change forms. Ensure personnel and payroll information regarding retiring employees is submitted to pension administration in a timely manner. Review intricate payroll records, prepare payroll and provide related human resources support for a municipal public safety department pursuant to labor contracts and addendums, government regulations, and City and internal instructions pertaining to all levels of employees Involves: Review dual departmental payrolls for accuracy, and review terms and conditions of collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), associated memoranda of understanding (MOUs), applicable federal laws such as the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and allied state laws, Civil Service Rules and Regulations, and City and internal administrative policies and directives for relevance to additions, changes and deletions affecting pay and benefits of individuals and groups, secure guidance from functionally responsible City or department staff regarding questionable actions or records discrepancies. Review corrections to earnings, benefits and leave accruals and balances as directed, and document reconciliation to validate the payroll process when audited. Monitor adjustment forms for pay increases, longevity, demotion, promotion, certification, education incentive, overtime, shift differential, court appearance, shift rescheduling or change, and other actions affecting pay or work time. Assist employees with sick, personal, vacation, civic, unpaid and other leave issues. Monitor internal and external correspondence concerning payroll related issues as required. Prepare travel requests and reconcile travel expenses. Develop and conduct trainings for supervisors and employees. Monitor and coordinate human resources information system. Involves: Software upgrade installation and modification. Review upgrade and provide suggestions and provide proposals for system improvements. Advise the information technology department of problems and assist in problem resolution. Write user instruction manuals. Conduct user training. Control user security. Provide monthly and annual deadline calendars to system users. Provide ad hoc and recurring reports to director, city management and others as requested. Provide technical duties in support of the selection and testing function. Involves: Coordinate and participate in the review of applications for completeness and eligibility. Coordinate research of personnel records to gather eligibility and efficiency points. Administer and monitor examinations and tests. Create and add to eligible lists by including seniority, efficiency and veteran points. Rank candidates and break ties in accordance with Civil Service rules and regulations. Send pass/fail notices to all applicants. Coordinate medical physicals and drug screening. Assist in responding to inquires or complaints from applicants or candidates. Represent the department and provide technical information and guidance on assigned functions and activities. Involves: Respond to requests for information on policies and procedures. Maintain historical records in area of assignment. Prepare correspondence to applicants, employees and others. Prepare activity reports on selection and testing, human resources information system issues, and other activities as required. Gather data to prepare reports. Compose correspondence for signature of division or department manager. Make recommendations for more efficient delivery of services. Supervise or serve as a designated lead worker to assigned personnel. Involves: Meet with staff on regular scheduled basis. Prioritize and coordinate unit activities. Instruct, review, guide and check work. Appraise employee performance. Provide training and development. Enforce personnel rules, regulations, and work and safety standards. Counsel, motivate and maintain harmony. Interview applicants. Recommend hires, terminations, transfers, disciplinary action, payroll, leave, merit pay or other employee status changes. General Information For complete job specifications, click here. Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received. Important Note: Required Supplemental Questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score. Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam. Per CSC Rules & Regulations, after review of the minimum qualifications for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam, a passing score, combined with applicable seniority points and veteran points, will be used to create a list of candidates. Note: Current opening is at the El Paso Water Utility. However, this eligible list could be used to fill positions located in other City departments. A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete. To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position. BENEFITS LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE Every regular, full-time employee who is paid by the City, shall be entitled to receive group life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, health insurance coverage as provided by the City. Employees shall be eligible for enrollment during the City's designated enrollment period. (Amended 08/28/07) Employees shall have the option of membership in a qualified health maintenance organization (HMO) as an alternative to health insurance coverage. Should an employee opt for HMO membership, the City shall contribute to the HMO an amount equal to the health insurance premium the City would have otherwise been obligated to pay on the employee's health insurance coverage. Any difference between the amount the City contributes and the cost of HMO membership shall be deducted from the employee's paycheck and forwarded to the HMO. ELIGIBILITY FOR VACATION LEAVE All regular employees who are regularly scheduled to work on an average, a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week, who have held a position in the City Service for a period of six months from date of employment, shall be eligible for vacation allowance as hereinafter set forth. Part-time employees shall accrue vacation leave at a pro-rated amount of full-time entitlement based on the number of hours that they are scheduled to work. Employees covered by collective bargaining agreements shall accrue vacation as provided in the applicable agreement. Regular employees in the City Service shall accrue vacation credit at the following rates per pay period, calculated from the date of employment of each employee: For 0 - 5 years of service (12 days): 40 hour per week employees - 3.70 hours per biweekly pay period For >5 to 15 years of service (17 days): 40 hour per week employees - 5.24 hours per biweekly pay period For >15 or more years of service (20 days): 40 hour per week employees - 6.16 hours per biweekly pay period SICK LEAVE WITH PAY Employees shall be entitled to accrue sick leave with pay in accordance with the Rules of the Civil Service Commission. ACCIDENT WITH PAY LEAVE The Amended Section 4.4 of the Ordinance shall become effective upon adoption and shall apply to occupational injuries and occupational diseases occurring on and after date of adoption. Occupational injuries and occupational diseases occurring before such date will be governed by the Ordinance in effect at the time of the date of injury or disease. PREGNANCY LEAVE A) Pregnancy shall be treated the same as any other temporary physical disability. B) An employee on pregnancy leave shall use accumulated and unused regular sick leave time and then (unless granted use of special sick leave) shall be on leave without pay, unless the employee chooses to use any accumulated and unused annual leave. C) An employee going on pregnancy leave shall give written notice to her department head with appropriate medical verification. Before returning to work from pregnancy leave, the individual will provide appropriate medical documentation releasing the employee to return to work, as is required for any individual who has been on leave for a temporary physical disability. LEGAL HOLIDAYS The following days are hereby declared legal holidays for all the City departments, provided that the provisions of this section shall not apply to members of the Fire Department whose duties are to prevent or extinguish fires, or to members of the Police Department whose duties are those of law enforcement: (Amended 10/03/95) 1.First day of January (New Year's Day) 2.Third Monday in January (Martin Luther King Holiday) 3. Thirty-first day in March(Cesar Chavez Day) 4.Last Monday in May (Memorial Day) 5. June 19 (Juneteenth) 6.Fourth day of July (Independence Day) 7.First Monday in September (Labor Day) 8. Eleventh Day in November (Veteran's Day) 9.Fourth Thursday in November (Thanksgiving Day) 10. The Friday following the fourth Thursdayin November (Day after Thanksgiving) 11.Twenty-fifth Day in December (Christmas Day) 12.Employee's Birthday In addition to the above days, the following days are also declared to be legal holidays:1. Any day designated as a holiday by City Council.2. When any legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be considered a legal holiday.3. When any legal holiday falls on a Sunday, the following business day shall be considered a legal holiday. Closing Date/Time: 4/23/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
Modesto Irrigation District
Modesto, California, United States
Description The Modesto Irrigation District is currently recruiting to fill one full-time regular position in the Public Affairs Department, General Manager Division, to plan, organize, coordinate and implement a variety of media and public relations programs in support of District goals, mission and business plan; and to serve as a resource to managers, supervisors, and employees on a variety of public affairs matters. Any Qualified Individual May Apply. This is an exempt position and is allocated to the Management and Confidential Group. The list established as a result of this recruitment may be used to fill other Public Affairs Specialist I/II vacancies that may occur within the District through February 29, 2025. Distinguishing Characteristics Public Affairs Specialist I: This is the entry level class in the Public Affairs Specialist series. Positions in this class typically have little or no directly related work experience. The Public Affairs Specialist I class is distinguished from the II level by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the II level. Incumbents work under general supervision while learning job tasks, progressing to direction as procedures and processes of assigned area of responsibility are learned. Public Affairs Specialist II: This is the journey level class in the Public Affairs Specialist series and is distinguished from the I level by the assignment of the full range of duties. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new, unusual or unique situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the I level. Supervision Received and Exercised Public Affairs Specialist I: Receives direction from the Senior Public Affairs Specialist. Public Affairs Specialist II: Receives direction from the Senior Public Affairs Specialist. Examples of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Serve as media relations, public relations and issues management advisor to the General Manager and senior management team. Serve as primary media liaison; coordinate the release of public information with all divisions. Develop and implement communications strategies, plans, programs and projects, including the use of advertising and marketing, in support of the District’s mission and business plan. Develop and administer MID public education programs. Plan and develop content for and manage production of video, audio and commercial artwork for a variety of print, online, and multimedia publications and work products. Foster good community relations through community involvement and support; create forums to promote interaction with community and business leaders; coordinate speaker requests. Plan, coordinate and participate in special events. Prepare and deliver public presentations on a variety of topics related to District activities. Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for equipment, supplies, services, and events; monitor and control expenditures. Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints. Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other District employees, outside agencies and the public using principles of good customer service. Perform related duties as assigned. Other Related Duties Other duties as assigned Typical Qualifications Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Public Affairs Specialist I Knowledge of: Principles and practices of marketing, advertising, public relations, market research and analysis, printing and publishing. Effective public presentation and speaking methods to attract and inform various audiences. English usage, spelling, punctuation and grammar. Graphic design principles. Social media, web design and graphic presentation methods. Principles of technical report preparation. Principles and practices of safety management. Modern office equipment including the use of applicable computer applications. Principles and practices of effective customer service. Ability to: Perform professional media and public relations duties to promote and inform others regarding District matters. On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policy and procedures. Make effective public presentations. Prepare and present clear and concise reports. Learn District policies and procedures. Operate and use modern office equipment including a computer and applicable software. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Experience: Two years of increasingly responsible experience developing and implementing media and public relations programs. Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with major course work in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, or a related field. Public Affairs Specialist II In addition to the qualifications for the Public Affairs Specialist I: Knowledge of: District organization, services and programs. Modern media and public relations principles and practices. Social media tools used to enhance the communication of District matters and programs. Methods of media and public relations program development and evaluation. Project management methods. Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, ordinances and rules. Ability to: Independently develop, implement and evaluate a comprehensive media and public relations program. Manage projects effectively. Recognize, identify, and resolve conflict or problems of a sensitive or political nature. Collect, analyze and interpret customer data. Experience: Five years of progressively responsible experience similar to Public Affairs Specialist I with the District. Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with major course work in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, or a related field. Special Requirement: Possession of a valid California driver’s license. Supplemental Information Qualified applicants must submit a completed District application. APPLY IMMEDIATELY . Application screening will begin on or after March 14, 2024. Applications received after this date are not guaranteed consideration. Applications will be reviewed on a comparative basis and only those most qualified will be invited to continue in the selection process, which will consist of an overall assessment of the individual's skills through (1) written test; (2) oral interview; and (3) contacting of references to include current and former supervisors. The applicant must perform successfully in each phase of the recruitment in order to continue in the recruitment process. Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact Human Resources at (209) 526-7341. California Relay Service is available at (800) 735-2922 voice and (800) 735-2929 TDD. The Modesto Irrigation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED AND APPLICABLE HIGHER EDUCATION DEGREE, PASS A MEDICAL EXAM INCLUDING A DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREEN, AND A COMPLETE BACKGROUND CHECK PRIOR TO BEGINNING WORK. INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE For a complete list of MID Benefits, please refer to the following: http://www.mid.org/careers/benefits.htm Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
Description The Modesto Irrigation District is currently recruiting to fill one full-time regular position in the Public Affairs Department, General Manager Division, to plan, organize, coordinate and implement a variety of media and public relations programs in support of District goals, mission and business plan; and to serve as a resource to managers, supervisors, and employees on a variety of public affairs matters. Any Qualified Individual May Apply. This is an exempt position and is allocated to the Management and Confidential Group. The list established as a result of this recruitment may be used to fill other Public Affairs Specialist I/II vacancies that may occur within the District through February 29, 2025. Distinguishing Characteristics Public Affairs Specialist I: This is the entry level class in the Public Affairs Specialist series. Positions in this class typically have little or no directly related work experience. The Public Affairs Specialist I class is distinguished from the II level by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the II level. Incumbents work under general supervision while learning job tasks, progressing to direction as procedures and processes of assigned area of responsibility are learned. Public Affairs Specialist II: This is the journey level class in the Public Affairs Specialist series and is distinguished from the I level by the assignment of the full range of duties. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new, unusual or unique situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the I level. Supervision Received and Exercised Public Affairs Specialist I: Receives direction from the Senior Public Affairs Specialist. Public Affairs Specialist II: Receives direction from the Senior Public Affairs Specialist. Examples of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Serve as media relations, public relations and issues management advisor to the General Manager and senior management team. Serve as primary media liaison; coordinate the release of public information with all divisions. Develop and implement communications strategies, plans, programs and projects, including the use of advertising and marketing, in support of the District’s mission and business plan. Develop and administer MID public education programs. Plan and develop content for and manage production of video, audio and commercial artwork for a variety of print, online, and multimedia publications and work products. Foster good community relations through community involvement and support; create forums to promote interaction with community and business leaders; coordinate speaker requests. Plan, coordinate and participate in special events. Prepare and deliver public presentations on a variety of topics related to District activities. Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for equipment, supplies, services, and events; monitor and control expenditures. Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints. Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other District employees, outside agencies and the public using principles of good customer service. Perform related duties as assigned. Other Related Duties Other duties as assigned Typical Qualifications Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Public Affairs Specialist I Knowledge of: Principles and practices of marketing, advertising, public relations, market research and analysis, printing and publishing. Effective public presentation and speaking methods to attract and inform various audiences. English usage, spelling, punctuation and grammar. Graphic design principles. Social media, web design and graphic presentation methods. Principles of technical report preparation. Principles and practices of safety management. Modern office equipment including the use of applicable computer applications. Principles and practices of effective customer service. Ability to: Perform professional media and public relations duties to promote and inform others regarding District matters. On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policy and procedures. Make effective public presentations. Prepare and present clear and concise reports. Learn District policies and procedures. Operate and use modern office equipment including a computer and applicable software. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Experience: Two years of increasingly responsible experience developing and implementing media and public relations programs. Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with major course work in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, or a related field. Public Affairs Specialist II In addition to the qualifications for the Public Affairs Specialist I: Knowledge of: District organization, services and programs. Modern media and public relations principles and practices. Social media tools used to enhance the communication of District matters and programs. Methods of media and public relations program development and evaluation. Project management methods. Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, ordinances and rules. Ability to: Independently develop, implement and evaluate a comprehensive media and public relations program. Manage projects effectively. Recognize, identify, and resolve conflict or problems of a sensitive or political nature. Collect, analyze and interpret customer data. Experience: Five years of progressively responsible experience similar to Public Affairs Specialist I with the District. Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with major course work in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, or a related field. Special Requirement: Possession of a valid California driver’s license. Supplemental Information Qualified applicants must submit a completed District application. APPLY IMMEDIATELY . Application screening will begin on or after March 14, 2024. Applications received after this date are not guaranteed consideration. Applications will be reviewed on a comparative basis and only those most qualified will be invited to continue in the selection process, which will consist of an overall assessment of the individual's skills through (1) written test; (2) oral interview; and (3) contacting of references to include current and former supervisors. The applicant must perform successfully in each phase of the recruitment in order to continue in the recruitment process. Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact Human Resources at (209) 526-7341. California Relay Service is available at (800) 735-2922 voice and (800) 735-2929 TDD. The Modesto Irrigation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED AND APPLICABLE HIGHER EDUCATION DEGREE, PASS A MEDICAL EXAM INCLUDING A DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREEN, AND A COMPLETE BACKGROUND CHECK PRIOR TO BEGINNING WORK. INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE For a complete list of MID Benefits, please refer to the following: http://www.mid.org/careers/benefits.htm Closing Date/Time: Continuous
State of Missouri
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States
Why you'll love working for this Department: You will be joining a Department committed to a culture of TEAMWORK to accomplish our goals together, where we deliver excellence through COLLABORATION with partners and stakeholders, embody ACCOUNTABILITY through trust and professionalism, and embrace WORK-LIFE BALANCE by prioritizing respect, boundaries, and time. While working at DHEWD you will be helping to develop the workforce of the future! Join us as we pursue our vision of "Every Missourian empowered with the skills and education needed for success." Focus of the Position: This senior-level research position will focus on analysis related to higher education reporting, performance, and policy. This work includes engaging with research staff at postsecondary institutions as well as other state agencies and national and regional organizations with an interest in education and workforce data. The analyst will perform advanced queries and analysis to support standardized and ad hoc reporting needs and program evaluation. The analyst will also assist in applying techniques for data collection and validation. Using a variety of internal and external data sources, the analyst will help the department track and understand the higher education landscape in Missouri. The Senior Program Specialist will work also work to create and improve data visualizations in support of publishing data and insights about higher education and workforce development. This position will work under the direction of the Director of Postsecondary Research and will collaborate with a variety of stakeholders within and outside the department. What you'll do: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Perform data management and advanced queries of internal and external data sources. Be comfortable using large data sets and software such as SAS, R, SQL, and Tableau. Effectively use and combine data from the Integrated Postsecondary Data System (IPEDS) and other sources of education, demographic, and labor market information to support DHEWD research reports and respond to requests. Prepare results of analysis in a variety of forms, including data visualizations, tables, charts, and written and verbal reports and presentations. Assist in making recommendations for using data to solve new and complex problems and demonstrate effectiveness and efficiency in higher education. Assist with organizing and prioritizing multiple projects and priorities. Support as a liaison to regional and national organizations, state agencies, non-profits and other interested education stakeholders. Travel, attend occasional convenings and conferences, and present on DHEWD initiatives and education data. Communicate effectively with information technology staff regarding team needs. Occasionally assist with managing and directing student interns and research fellows. Assist with maintaining regular DHEWD products and publications including education data. Assist with the collection, aggregation, and validation of education data collected by the department. Document processes and data sources for continuity in reporting and knowledge share with other team members. Maintain a knowledge of major policy issues in education, both nationally and statewide. Seek innovative ways to approach education data in response to citizen needs and policy issues. Maintain understanding of changes to IPEDS reporting and advise on uses of the data. Provide guidance and technical support to other analysts, contractors, and institutional reporting staff. Seek opportunities to improve processes and systems related to education data and reporting. Work with minimal direction, respond efficiently to routine data requests and ongoing reports, and perform other related work as assigned. Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance. Minimum Qualifications Beneficial education and/or work-related experience includes technical or professional experience in business, personnel, public administration or closely related area, including military service. More reasons to love this position: The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here . The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
Why you'll love working for this Department: You will be joining a Department committed to a culture of TEAMWORK to accomplish our goals together, where we deliver excellence through COLLABORATION with partners and stakeholders, embody ACCOUNTABILITY through trust and professionalism, and embrace WORK-LIFE BALANCE by prioritizing respect, boundaries, and time. While working at DHEWD you will be helping to develop the workforce of the future! Join us as we pursue our vision of "Every Missourian empowered with the skills and education needed for success." Focus of the Position: This senior-level research position will focus on analysis related to higher education reporting, performance, and policy. This work includes engaging with research staff at postsecondary institutions as well as other state agencies and national and regional organizations with an interest in education and workforce data. The analyst will perform advanced queries and analysis to support standardized and ad hoc reporting needs and program evaluation. The analyst will also assist in applying techniques for data collection and validation. Using a variety of internal and external data sources, the analyst will help the department track and understand the higher education landscape in Missouri. The Senior Program Specialist will work also work to create and improve data visualizations in support of publishing data and insights about higher education and workforce development. This position will work under the direction of the Director of Postsecondary Research and will collaborate with a variety of stakeholders within and outside the department. What you'll do: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Perform data management and advanced queries of internal and external data sources. Be comfortable using large data sets and software such as SAS, R, SQL, and Tableau. Effectively use and combine data from the Integrated Postsecondary Data System (IPEDS) and other sources of education, demographic, and labor market information to support DHEWD research reports and respond to requests. Prepare results of analysis in a variety of forms, including data visualizations, tables, charts, and written and verbal reports and presentations. Assist in making recommendations for using data to solve new and complex problems and demonstrate effectiveness and efficiency in higher education. Assist with organizing and prioritizing multiple projects and priorities. Support as a liaison to regional and national organizations, state agencies, non-profits and other interested education stakeholders. Travel, attend occasional convenings and conferences, and present on DHEWD initiatives and education data. Communicate effectively with information technology staff regarding team needs. Occasionally assist with managing and directing student interns and research fellows. Assist with maintaining regular DHEWD products and publications including education data. Assist with the collection, aggregation, and validation of education data collected by the department. Document processes and data sources for continuity in reporting and knowledge share with other team members. Maintain a knowledge of major policy issues in education, both nationally and statewide. Seek innovative ways to approach education data in response to citizen needs and policy issues. Maintain understanding of changes to IPEDS reporting and advise on uses of the data. Provide guidance and technical support to other analysts, contractors, and institutional reporting staff. Seek opportunities to improve processes and systems related to education data and reporting. Work with minimal direction, respond efficiently to routine data requests and ongoing reports, and perform other related work as assigned. Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance. Minimum Qualifications Beneficial education and/or work-related experience includes technical or professional experience in business, personnel, public administration or closely related area, including military service. More reasons to love this position: The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here . The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Summary The Mohave County Office of Procurement is currently recruiting for an Office Specialist in Kingman, AZ. Depending on qualifications, may underfill position. This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies: Office Assistant Range 6, Step 1-12: $14.56-$20.16 Office Assistant Senior Range 8, Step 1-12: $16.05-$22.23 This is one classification in a progressive series of Office Administration positions which performs complex advanced level office support and clerical work of a technical and highly responsible nature and may direct other clerical and office positions. This advanced level position requires a thorough knowledge of the entire process of which it is a part, and the general procedures of other offices and agencies whose work affects the position. These specialized, technical positions are given the general objective of each project and are then responsible for developing procedures and making assignments to accomplish these objectives. Positions require analysis , initiative and judgment to apply practices, regulations and policies to a variety of difficult and varied work situations and to resolve, or recommend solutions, to work problems REPORTS TO Work is performed under the direction or general supervision, depending upon assignment, of a higher level of authority. SUPERVISION EXERCISED As assigned, may exercise technical, functional or direct supervision of subordinates. Essential Job Functions Maintains, with relative independence in completing assigned tasks accurately and in maintaining standard correspondence, files, and reports of assigned area. Meets the public and receives phone calls. Responds to questions concerning department procedures or directs query to an individual or department as appropriate while providing excellent customer service. As assigned, may review work of other staff for conformance to regulations. Understands and interprets procedures and practices related to various departmental and assigned programs. As assigned, may delegate work assignments, train, monitor, schedule, oversee or directly supervise and review the work of subordinate clerical and office employees. May assist in interviewing and screening applicants and recommending disciplinary actions. May complete employee evaluations. Assists wherever needed to perform duties of department and in giving help in complex situations. Helps public with difficult, complex problems. Assist at the front counter and will cross-train with other positions within the department for backup as assigned. As needed, composes correspondence and other documents to respond to inquiries and to obtain, update or provide information. Create, review, and maintain various reports through the use of databases, spreadsheets and various software programs for various County, State, Federal and Accrediting purposes. Researches public and internal records for proper information. Keeps time and leave records of division or department. Establishes, coordinates and maintains filing systems and indexing and cross-referencing systems for assigned department. Follows and adheres to State of Arizona records retention, transfer and destruction schedules. Audits incoming and outgoing data for accuracy, completeness and quality. Resolves errors and omissions. Compiles and computes data from files and other sources in preparing reports. Maintains inventory of materials, equipment, and purchasing records and reports. Gathers and prepares materials for special reports, forms, policy formulation and summaries at the request of superiors as assigned. Performs research for assigned area. Checks frequently against a variety of records in order to secure complete and accurate information. Operates common office machines to include computer keyboards and related peripheral equipment. Maintains a high level of confidentiality. Present and conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times. Communicate in a courteous and helpful manner as well as clear and concise manner at all times. Resolve complaints within scope of information and authority, and/or refer to chain-of-command as appropriate. As assigned to Procurement Department as a Procurement Technician: Assists Contracting Division by processing requisitions and purchase order change orders. Witnesses and documents formal bid openings. Assists with contract amendment and renewal tracking. Provides administrative support to Central Services and Contracting Divisions of Procurement. Prepares meeting documents in support of solicitations, contracts, evaluations, and reporting as directed by Procurement staff. Assists public with inquiries, public record requests, and serves as the front desk receptionist. Assists vendors with vendor registration and maintains phone, mail, contact with vendors and their representatives. Establishes administrative work procedures and priorities. Coordinates monitors and processes routine personnel or financial transactions to include payroll-related recordkeeping and invoices, checks, vouchers or other records. Maintains and establishes fiscal records in accordance with established procedures. Facilitates customer feedback through multiple response mechanisms. Assists department administration with budget creation, management, and tracking of actual expenses. Assists Central Services Division with county-wide telecommunication and mail distribution support to include switchboard operation, cell phone plan management, technical support coordination, postage tracking, and internal cost allocations. Performs general clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, entering data into the computer, making copies, sending/receiving faxes, filing documents, or preparing outgoing mail/packages, or receiving incoming mail. SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS Performs special assignments as requested. Performs related work as required. Exercise regular and predictable attendance and punctuality in accordance with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures. Minimum Qualifications High School diploma /GED (General Education Degree). Four (4) years minimum progressively responsible advanced administrative and clerical office support with which: Two (2) of the Four (4) years performing specialized support in the assigned department/division or comparable Mohave County Department. OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications. SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENT Must possess a valid driver’s license for operation of motor vehicles on Arizona roads at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position. Provide acceptable driving history at no cost to the County. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of: Procedures, terminology, equipment, accepted or common practices, and policies of the assigned specialized work and the department/area to which assigned. English grammar, spelling, punctuation and arithmetic. Modern office practices, procedures and equipment. Filing, index and information systems. Organization of the department. Applicable rules, laws, regulations and practices. Courtesy and tact in dealing with the public and public officials. Computing literacy to include use of electronic spreadsheet and word processing applications. Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, and Department Regulations. Skill in: Efficiently operating and utilizing modern office machines as necessary to include computers, copiers, fax transmittal machines, calculators, and related software and peripheral equipment. Microsoft Office software including Excel and Word. Ability to: Effectively communicate and establish relationships with the public, staff, and work contacts. Use good judgment in assessing a situation and responding appropriately. Act and communicate in a professional manner. Multi-task with a large number of assignments and a variety of situations Effectively perform the responsibilities of the specialty field and the position. Exercise courtesy and tact in dealing with the public and public officials and maintain confidentiality. Work independently in completing assigned tasks accurately and in maintaining standard correspondence, files, and reports of the office. Organize and prioritize assignments, cope with varying demands and work under pressure with frequent interruptions. Analyze information, and interpret and apply technical, legal and departmental information encountered in the performance of responsibilities. Develop appropriate, effective and efficient methods of completing assignments through others. Follow complex oral and written instructions. Supervise, work with and communicate effectively with subordinates. Type accurately and at a speed necessary to fulfill job responsibilities. Comply with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, and Department Regulations. Understand complex valuation and taxation structure. Occasionally travel for meetings and/or conferences. Perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
Job Summary The Mohave County Office of Procurement is currently recruiting for an Office Specialist in Kingman, AZ. Depending on qualifications, may underfill position. This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies: Office Assistant Range 6, Step 1-12: $14.56-$20.16 Office Assistant Senior Range 8, Step 1-12: $16.05-$22.23 This is one classification in a progressive series of Office Administration positions which performs complex advanced level office support and clerical work of a technical and highly responsible nature and may direct other clerical and office positions. This advanced level position requires a thorough knowledge of the entire process of which it is a part, and the general procedures of other offices and agencies whose work affects the position. These specialized, technical positions are given the general objective of each project and are then responsible for developing procedures and making assignments to accomplish these objectives. Positions require analysis , initiative and judgment to apply practices, regulations and policies to a variety of difficult and varied work situations and to resolve, or recommend solutions, to work problems REPORTS TO Work is performed under the direction or general supervision, depending upon assignment, of a higher level of authority. SUPERVISION EXERCISED As assigned, may exercise technical, functional or direct supervision of subordinates. Essential Job Functions Maintains, with relative independence in completing assigned tasks accurately and in maintaining standard correspondence, files, and reports of assigned area. Meets the public and receives phone calls. Responds to questions concerning department procedures or directs query to an individual or department as appropriate while providing excellent customer service. As assigned, may review work of other staff for conformance to regulations. Understands and interprets procedures and practices related to various departmental and assigned programs. As assigned, may delegate work assignments, train, monitor, schedule, oversee or directly supervise and review the work of subordinate clerical and office employees. May assist in interviewing and screening applicants and recommending disciplinary actions. May complete employee evaluations. Assists wherever needed to perform duties of department and in giving help in complex situations. Helps public with difficult, complex problems. Assist at the front counter and will cross-train with other positions within the department for backup as assigned. As needed, composes correspondence and other documents to respond to inquiries and to obtain, update or provide information. Create, review, and maintain various reports through the use of databases, spreadsheets and various software programs for various County, State, Federal and Accrediting purposes. Researches public and internal records for proper information. Keeps time and leave records of division or department. Establishes, coordinates and maintains filing systems and indexing and cross-referencing systems for assigned department. Follows and adheres to State of Arizona records retention, transfer and destruction schedules. Audits incoming and outgoing data for accuracy, completeness and quality. Resolves errors and omissions. Compiles and computes data from files and other sources in preparing reports. Maintains inventory of materials, equipment, and purchasing records and reports. Gathers and prepares materials for special reports, forms, policy formulation and summaries at the request of superiors as assigned. Performs research for assigned area. Checks frequently against a variety of records in order to secure complete and accurate information. Operates common office machines to include computer keyboards and related peripheral equipment. Maintains a high level of confidentiality. Present and conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times. Communicate in a courteous and helpful manner as well as clear and concise manner at all times. Resolve complaints within scope of information and authority, and/or refer to chain-of-command as appropriate. As assigned to Procurement Department as a Procurement Technician: Assists Contracting Division by processing requisitions and purchase order change orders. Witnesses and documents formal bid openings. Assists with contract amendment and renewal tracking. Provides administrative support to Central Services and Contracting Divisions of Procurement. Prepares meeting documents in support of solicitations, contracts, evaluations, and reporting as directed by Procurement staff. Assists public with inquiries, public record requests, and serves as the front desk receptionist. Assists vendors with vendor registration and maintains phone, mail, contact with vendors and their representatives. Establishes administrative work procedures and priorities. Coordinates monitors and processes routine personnel or financial transactions to include payroll-related recordkeeping and invoices, checks, vouchers or other records. Maintains and establishes fiscal records in accordance with established procedures. Facilitates customer feedback through multiple response mechanisms. Assists department administration with budget creation, management, and tracking of actual expenses. Assists Central Services Division with county-wide telecommunication and mail distribution support to include switchboard operation, cell phone plan management, technical support coordination, postage tracking, and internal cost allocations. Performs general clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, entering data into the computer, making copies, sending/receiving faxes, filing documents, or preparing outgoing mail/packages, or receiving incoming mail. SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS Performs special assignments as requested. Performs related work as required. Exercise regular and predictable attendance and punctuality in accordance with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures. Minimum Qualifications High School diploma /GED (General Education Degree). Four (4) years minimum progressively responsible advanced administrative and clerical office support with which: Two (2) of the Four (4) years performing specialized support in the assigned department/division or comparable Mohave County Department. OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications. SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENT Must possess a valid driver’s license for operation of motor vehicles on Arizona roads at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position. Provide acceptable driving history at no cost to the County. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of: Procedures, terminology, equipment, accepted or common practices, and policies of the assigned specialized work and the department/area to which assigned. English grammar, spelling, punctuation and arithmetic. Modern office practices, procedures and equipment. Filing, index and information systems. Organization of the department. Applicable rules, laws, regulations and practices. Courtesy and tact in dealing with the public and public officials. Computing literacy to include use of electronic spreadsheet and word processing applications. Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, and Department Regulations. Skill in: Efficiently operating and utilizing modern office machines as necessary to include computers, copiers, fax transmittal machines, calculators, and related software and peripheral equipment. Microsoft Office software including Excel and Word. Ability to: Effectively communicate and establish relationships with the public, staff, and work contacts. Use good judgment in assessing a situation and responding appropriately. Act and communicate in a professional manner. Multi-task with a large number of assignments and a variety of situations Effectively perform the responsibilities of the specialty field and the position. Exercise courtesy and tact in dealing with the public and public officials and maintain confidentiality. Work independently in completing assigned tasks accurately and in maintaining standard correspondence, files, and reports of the office. Organize and prioritize assignments, cope with varying demands and work under pressure with frequent interruptions. Analyze information, and interpret and apply technical, legal and departmental information encountered in the performance of responsibilities. Develop appropriate, effective and efficient methods of completing assignments through others. Follow complex oral and written instructions. Supervise, work with and communicate effectively with subordinates. Type accurately and at a speed necessary to fulfill job responsibilities. Comply with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, and Department Regulations. Understand complex valuation and taxation structure. Occasionally travel for meetings and/or conferences. Perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Introduction This is a reinstatement, transfer or voluntary demotion opportunity for current and former regularly appointed employees of Alameda County. Reinstatement: Pursuant to Civil Service Rule 1744: On the request of a department head and approval of the Commission, a regularly appointed employee who resigned in good standing may, within three years after the effective date of his/her resignation, be reinstated in a position in the class from which he/she resigned or in a position in another class for which he/she may be eligible as determined by the Commission. Appointments by reinstatement following resignation are subject to the probationary period established for the class. You must have been a classified County employee in the same job code or in a job code at the same salary maximum and left the County in good standing. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position. Transfer: You must be a current County classified employee in the same job code or in a job code with the same salary maximum for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position. Voluntary Demotion: You must be a current County classified employee in a job code which is at a higher salary maximum than the vacancy for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position. DESCRIPTION THE DEPARTMENT: The Alameda County Probation Department is an essential element of the County’s system of public protection and human services. The Department’s role is to reduce the impact of crime in the community by providing accurate, comprehensive and timely information and recommendations to the Courts, providing community-based sanctions and treatment for offenders, and working cooperatively with law enforcement agencies and community organizations with similar objectives. The Department provides a wide range of mandated and discretionary investigative, advisory, and supervisory services to adult and juvenile probationers pursuant to State law and the County Charter. THE POSITION: Under direction, to provide professional-level financial services in areas of budget development and processing, contract negotiation and administration, financial planning and monitoring, financial accounting and reporting, and grants management to County departments and agencies; to conduct a variety of studies and inquiries and perform financial analytic and administrative work; and to do related work as required. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES Financial Services Specialist I/II is a flexibly-staffed class series with the work normally performed at the II level, but with initial selection possible at the I or entry level. Incumbents hired at the I level will be expected to gain experience and demonstrate proficiency which qualifies them to promote to the II level after the equivalent of two years full time service. If proficient, incumbents will be eligible to be flexibly promoted to the II level after the equivalent of one year. Appointment at the I level will not be extended beyond two years. Positions in this class series are normally found in County departments with multiple budgets and funding sources and/or with extensive contracting with service providers or community-based organizations. In addition to the provision of financial services, responsibilities also include performing general administrative services work, planning and conducting analytical studies and overseeing support functions and staff. Although the work is diverse, all positions are typically characterized by all of the following elements: 1. Independent decision-making. 2. Capacity to present clear oral and written reports to senior managers. 3. Knowledge of governmental financial processes and systems. 4. Ability to conduct financial analysis and formulate financial recommendations; and 5. Limited availability or nature of supervision. This series is distinguished from the Administrative Specialist class series, which has primary responsibility for the provision of more general administrative services in such areas as personnel, purchasing, contracting, budgeting and departmental communications. It is further distinguished from Senior Financial Services Specialist, which is a skilled, technical specialist class with a primary role in financial strategic planning and policy development. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Either I The equivalent of one year full-time experience in the class of Financial Services Specialist I in the Alameda County classified service. Or II Education: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university (180 quarter units or 120 semester units) with major coursework in business or public administration, accounting, economics, financial planning or a field related to the work. (Additional professional financial planning and support experience equivalent to the County’s classification of Financial Services Specialist I may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.) And Experience: Equivalent to one year of full-time professional-level experience in areas of budget development and processing, contract negotiation and administration, financial planning and monitoring, financial accounting and reporting, grant management or similar financial services equivalent to that performed by the Alameda County classified service of Financial Services Specialist I. Licenses: Specified positions may require possession of a valid California driver's license. NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the "Examples of Duties" section of this specification. Knowledge of: • Principles and practices of governmental budget development and administration. • Principles and practices of contract and grant administration. • Financial record-keeping and auditing practices. • Practices and techniques of administrative analysis and report preparation. • Applicable federal, state and local policies and regulations. • Computer applications related to the work, such as word processing, data bases and spreadsheets. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook. • Office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment. Ability to: • Develop and administer multiple budgets. • Monitor fiscal transactions and audit fiscal records and documentation. • Plan and conduct administrative and operational studies. • Interpret, explain and apply financial regulations, policies and procedures. • Direct the work of others on a project or day-to-day basis. • Prepare clear and accurate reports, correspondence, procedures and other written materials. • Represent the department and the County in meetings with others. • Organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines. • Maintain accurate financial records and audit data. • Exercise sound independent judgment within established policies and guidelines. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. • Clearly and effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing; write contract documents, electronic mail, and Board letters to the Board of Supervisors at a professional skill level. • Communicate fluently using the English language to present and request information to/from internal and external customers effectively by phone or in person. BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 12 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Management Paid Leave** Catastrophic Sick Leave Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. ** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave. Conclusion TO APPLY: Please contact Shatiqua Hampton at (510) 208-1241 or shhampto@acgov.org to apply. You are encouraged to apply immediately as this posting is open until filled and may close at anytime. Alameda County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 08, 2024
Introduction This is a reinstatement, transfer or voluntary demotion opportunity for current and former regularly appointed employees of Alameda County. Reinstatement: Pursuant to Civil Service Rule 1744: On the request of a department head and approval of the Commission, a regularly appointed employee who resigned in good standing may, within three years after the effective date of his/her resignation, be reinstated in a position in the class from which he/she resigned or in a position in another class for which he/she may be eligible as determined by the Commission. Appointments by reinstatement following resignation are subject to the probationary period established for the class. You must have been a classified County employee in the same job code or in a job code at the same salary maximum and left the County in good standing. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position. Transfer: You must be a current County classified employee in the same job code or in a job code with the same salary maximum for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position. Voluntary Demotion: You must be a current County classified employee in a job code which is at a higher salary maximum than the vacancy for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position. DESCRIPTION THE DEPARTMENT: The Alameda County Probation Department is an essential element of the County’s system of public protection and human services. The Department’s role is to reduce the impact of crime in the community by providing accurate, comprehensive and timely information and recommendations to the Courts, providing community-based sanctions and treatment for offenders, and working cooperatively with law enforcement agencies and community organizations with similar objectives. The Department provides a wide range of mandated and discretionary investigative, advisory, and supervisory services to adult and juvenile probationers pursuant to State law and the County Charter. THE POSITION: Under direction, to provide professional-level financial services in areas of budget development and processing, contract negotiation and administration, financial planning and monitoring, financial accounting and reporting, and grants management to County departments and agencies; to conduct a variety of studies and inquiries and perform financial analytic and administrative work; and to do related work as required. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES Financial Services Specialist I/II is a flexibly-staffed class series with the work normally performed at the II level, but with initial selection possible at the I or entry level. Incumbents hired at the I level will be expected to gain experience and demonstrate proficiency which qualifies them to promote to the II level after the equivalent of two years full time service. If proficient, incumbents will be eligible to be flexibly promoted to the II level after the equivalent of one year. Appointment at the I level will not be extended beyond two years. Positions in this class series are normally found in County departments with multiple budgets and funding sources and/or with extensive contracting with service providers or community-based organizations. In addition to the provision of financial services, responsibilities also include performing general administrative services work, planning and conducting analytical studies and overseeing support functions and staff. Although the work is diverse, all positions are typically characterized by all of the following elements: 1. Independent decision-making. 2. Capacity to present clear oral and written reports to senior managers. 3. Knowledge of governmental financial processes and systems. 4. Ability to conduct financial analysis and formulate financial recommendations; and 5. Limited availability or nature of supervision. This series is distinguished from the Administrative Specialist class series, which has primary responsibility for the provision of more general administrative services in such areas as personnel, purchasing, contracting, budgeting and departmental communications. It is further distinguished from Senior Financial Services Specialist, which is a skilled, technical specialist class with a primary role in financial strategic planning and policy development. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Either I The equivalent of one year full-time experience in the class of Financial Services Specialist I in the Alameda County classified service. Or II Education: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university (180 quarter units or 120 semester units) with major coursework in business or public administration, accounting, economics, financial planning or a field related to the work. (Additional professional financial planning and support experience equivalent to the County’s classification of Financial Services Specialist I may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.) And Experience: Equivalent to one year of full-time professional-level experience in areas of budget development and processing, contract negotiation and administration, financial planning and monitoring, financial accounting and reporting, grant management or similar financial services equivalent to that performed by the Alameda County classified service of Financial Services Specialist I. Licenses: Specified positions may require possession of a valid California driver's license. NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the "Examples of Duties" section of this specification. Knowledge of: • Principles and practices of governmental budget development and administration. • Principles and practices of contract and grant administration. • Financial record-keeping and auditing practices. • Practices and techniques of administrative analysis and report preparation. • Applicable federal, state and local policies and regulations. • Computer applications related to the work, such as word processing, data bases and spreadsheets. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook. • Office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment. Ability to: • Develop and administer multiple budgets. • Monitor fiscal transactions and audit fiscal records and documentation. • Plan and conduct administrative and operational studies. • Interpret, explain and apply financial regulations, policies and procedures. • Direct the work of others on a project or day-to-day basis. • Prepare clear and accurate reports, correspondence, procedures and other written materials. • Represent the department and the County in meetings with others. • Organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines. • Maintain accurate financial records and audit data. • Exercise sound independent judgment within established policies and guidelines. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. • Clearly and effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing; write contract documents, electronic mail, and Board letters to the Board of Supervisors at a professional skill level. • Communicate fluently using the English language to present and request information to/from internal and external customers effectively by phone or in person. BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 12 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Management Paid Leave** Catastrophic Sick Leave Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. ** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave. Conclusion TO APPLY: Please contact Shatiqua Hampton at (510) 208-1241 or shhampto@acgov.org to apply. You are encouraged to apply immediately as this posting is open until filled and may close at anytime. Alameda County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Introduction This is a reinstatement, transfer or voluntary demotion opportunity for current and former regularly appointed employees of Alameda County. Reinstatement: Pursuant to Civil Service Rule 1744: On the request of a department head and approval of the Commission, a regularly appointed employee who resigned in good standing may, within three years after the effective date of his/her resignation, be reinstated in a position in the class from which he/she resigned or in a position in another class for which he/she may be eligible as determined by the Commission. Appointments by reinstatement following resignation are subject to the probationary period established for the class. You must have been a classified County employee in the same job code or in a job code at the same salary maximum and left the County in good standing. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position. Transfer: You must be a current County classified employee in the same job code or in a job code with the same salary maximum for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position. Voluntary Demotion: You must be a current County classified employee in a job code which is at a higher salary maximum than the vacancy for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position. DESCRIPTION THE AGENCY: The Alameda County Social Services Agency (SSA) is comprised of over 2,300 employees working collectively and in partnership with community-based organizations, neighborhood groups and policy makers to serve the needs of the community. SSA is comprised of four operating departments: Agency Administration & Finance; Adult & Aging Services; Children & Family Services; and Workforce & Benefits Administration. SSA's mission is to promote the economic and social well-being of individuals, families, neighborhoods and communities. To learn more about the Alameda County Social Services Agency, please visit the website at https://www.alamedacountysocialservices.org/ . THE POSITION: Under direction, to provide professional-level financial services in areas of budget development and processing, contract negotiation and administration, financial planning and monitoring, financial accounting and reporting, and grants management to County departments and agencies; to conduct a variety of studies and inquiries and perform financial analytic and administrative work; and to do related work as required. Financial Services Specialist I/II is a flexibly-staffed class series with the work normally performed at the II level, but with initial selection possible at the I or entry level. Incumbents hired at the I level will be expected to gain experience and demonstrate proficiency which qualifies them to promote to the II level after the equivalent of two years full time service. If proficient, incumbents will be eligible to be flexibly promoted to the II level after the equivalent of one year. Appointment at the I level will not be extended beyond two years. Positions in this class series are normally found in County departments with multiple budgets and funding sources and/or with extensive contracting with service providers or community-based organizations. In addition to the provision of financial services, responsibilities also include performing general administrative services work, planning and conducting analytical studies and overseeing support functions and staff. Although the work is diverse, all positions are typically characterized by all of the following elements: 1. Independent decision-making. 2. Capacity to present clear oral and written reports to senior managers. 3. Knowledge of governmental financial processes and systems. 4. Ability to conduct financial analysis and formulate financial recommendations; and 5. Limited availability or nature of supervision. This series is distinguished from the Administrative Specialist class series, which has primary responsibility for the provision of more general administrative services in such areas as personnel, purchasing, contracting, budgeting and departmental communications. It is further distinguished from Senior Financial Services Specialist, which is a skilled, technical specialist class with a primary role in financial strategic planning and policy development. For more detailed information about the job classification, visit: Financial Services Specialist II (#0214) . MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Either I The equivalent of one year full-time experience in the class of Financial Services Specialist I in the Alameda County classified service. Or II Education: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university (180 quarter units or 120 semester units) with major coursework in business or public administration, accounting, economics, financial planning or a field related to the work. (Additional professional financial planning and support experience equivalent to the County’s classification of Financial Services Specialist I may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.) And Experience: Equivalent to one year of full-time professional-level experience in areas of budget development and processing, contract negotiation and administration, financial planning and monitoring, financial accounting and reporting, grant management or similar financial services equivalent to that performed by the Alameda County classified service of Financial Services Specialist I. Licenses: Specified positions may require possession of a valid California driver's license. NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the "Examples of Duties" section of this specification. Knowledge of: • Principles and practices of governmental budget development and administration. • Principles and practices of contract and grant administration. • Financial record-keeping and auditing practices. • Practices and techniques of administrative analysis and report preparation. • Applicable federal, state and local policies and regulations. • Computer applications related to the work, such as word processing, data bases and spreadsheets. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook. • Office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment. Ability to: • Develop and administer multiple budgets. • Monitor fiscal transactions and audit fiscal records and documentation. • Plan and conduct administrative and operational studies. • Interpret, explain and apply financial regulations, policies and procedures. • Direct the work of others on a project or day-to-day basis. • Prepare clear and accurate reports, correspondence, procedures and other written materials. • Represent the department and the County in meetings with others. • Organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines. • Maintain accurate financial records and audit data. • Exercise sound independent judgment within established policies and guidelines. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. • Clearly and effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing; write contract documents, electronic mail, and Board letters to the Board of Supervisors at a professional skill level. • Communicate fluently using the English language to present and request information to/from internal and external customers effectively by phone or in person. BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 12 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Management Paid Leave** Catastrophic Sick Leave Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. ** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave. Conclusion TO APPLY: Please s ubmit a PDF copy of your completed application to ssadhro@acgov.org . If you have any questions regarding this announcement, please send your contact information and specific inquiries to ssadhro@acgov.org or call La Tonya Phillips at 510-271-9126. You are encouraged to apply immediately as this posting is open until filled and may close at anytime. Alameda County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
Introduction This is a reinstatement, transfer or voluntary demotion opportunity for current and former regularly appointed employees of Alameda County. Reinstatement: Pursuant to Civil Service Rule 1744: On the request of a department head and approval of the Commission, a regularly appointed employee who resigned in good standing may, within three years after the effective date of his/her resignation, be reinstated in a position in the class from which he/she resigned or in a position in another class for which he/she may be eligible as determined by the Commission. Appointments by reinstatement following resignation are subject to the probationary period established for the class. You must have been a classified County employee in the same job code or in a job code at the same salary maximum and left the County in good standing. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position. Transfer: You must be a current County classified employee in the same job code or in a job code with the same salary maximum for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position. Voluntary Demotion: You must be a current County classified employee in a job code which is at a higher salary maximum than the vacancy for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position. DESCRIPTION THE AGENCY: The Alameda County Social Services Agency (SSA) is comprised of over 2,300 employees working collectively and in partnership with community-based organizations, neighborhood groups and policy makers to serve the needs of the community. SSA is comprised of four operating departments: Agency Administration & Finance; Adult & Aging Services; Children & Family Services; and Workforce & Benefits Administration. SSA's mission is to promote the economic and social well-being of individuals, families, neighborhoods and communities. To learn more about the Alameda County Social Services Agency, please visit the website at https://www.alamedacountysocialservices.org/ . THE POSITION: Under direction, to provide professional-level financial services in areas of budget development and processing, contract negotiation and administration, financial planning and monitoring, financial accounting and reporting, and grants management to County departments and agencies; to conduct a variety of studies and inquiries and perform financial analytic and administrative work; and to do related work as required. Financial Services Specialist I/II is a flexibly-staffed class series with the work normally performed at the II level, but with initial selection possible at the I or entry level. Incumbents hired at the I level will be expected to gain experience and demonstrate proficiency which qualifies them to promote to the II level after the equivalent of two years full time service. If proficient, incumbents will be eligible to be flexibly promoted to the II level after the equivalent of one year. Appointment at the I level will not be extended beyond two years. Positions in this class series are normally found in County departments with multiple budgets and funding sources and/or with extensive contracting with service providers or community-based organizations. In addition to the provision of financial services, responsibilities also include performing general administrative services work, planning and conducting analytical studies and overseeing support functions and staff. Although the work is diverse, all positions are typically characterized by all of the following elements: 1. Independent decision-making. 2. Capacity to present clear oral and written reports to senior managers. 3. Knowledge of governmental financial processes and systems. 4. Ability to conduct financial analysis and formulate financial recommendations; and 5. Limited availability or nature of supervision. This series is distinguished from the Administrative Specialist class series, which has primary responsibility for the provision of more general administrative services in such areas as personnel, purchasing, contracting, budgeting and departmental communications. It is further distinguished from Senior Financial Services Specialist, which is a skilled, technical specialist class with a primary role in financial strategic planning and policy development. For more detailed information about the job classification, visit: Financial Services Specialist II (#0214) . MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Either I The equivalent of one year full-time experience in the class of Financial Services Specialist I in the Alameda County classified service. Or II Education: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university (180 quarter units or 120 semester units) with major coursework in business or public administration, accounting, economics, financial planning or a field related to the work. (Additional professional financial planning and support experience equivalent to the County’s classification of Financial Services Specialist I may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.) And Experience: Equivalent to one year of full-time professional-level experience in areas of budget development and processing, contract negotiation and administration, financial planning and monitoring, financial accounting and reporting, grant management or similar financial services equivalent to that performed by the Alameda County classified service of Financial Services Specialist I. Licenses: Specified positions may require possession of a valid California driver's license. NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the "Examples of Duties" section of this specification. Knowledge of: • Principles and practices of governmental budget development and administration. • Principles and practices of contract and grant administration. • Financial record-keeping and auditing practices. • Practices and techniques of administrative analysis and report preparation. • Applicable federal, state and local policies and regulations. • Computer applications related to the work, such as word processing, data bases and spreadsheets. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook. • Office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment. Ability to: • Develop and administer multiple budgets. • Monitor fiscal transactions and audit fiscal records and documentation. • Plan and conduct administrative and operational studies. • Interpret, explain and apply financial regulations, policies and procedures. • Direct the work of others on a project or day-to-day basis. • Prepare clear and accurate reports, correspondence, procedures and other written materials. • Represent the department and the County in meetings with others. • Organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines. • Maintain accurate financial records and audit data. • Exercise sound independent judgment within established policies and guidelines. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. • Clearly and effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing; write contract documents, electronic mail, and Board letters to the Board of Supervisors at a professional skill level. • Communicate fluently using the English language to present and request information to/from internal and external customers effectively by phone or in person. BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 12 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Management Paid Leave** Catastrophic Sick Leave Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. ** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave. Conclusion TO APPLY: Please s ubmit a PDF copy of your completed application to ssadhro@acgov.org . If you have any questions regarding this announcement, please send your contact information and specific inquiries to ssadhro@acgov.org or call La Tonya Phillips at 510-271-9126. You are encouraged to apply immediately as this posting is open until filled and may close at anytime. Alameda County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Sacramento County, CA
Sacramento, California, United States
The Position Come join one of Forbes Magazine's Best Employers! This is a limited continuous filing exam. The filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 3/27/24, 4/24/24 (final) The Senior Engineering Technician performs a variety of tasks related in the performance of sub-professional engineering office, design assistance, and drafting work, including assisting the professional engineering staff in mechanical, structural, electrical, or instrumentation technical support work; perform engineering support work involving environmental control system operations & maintenance and monitoring labor compliance, traffic usage analysis, plan & map checking, construction administration, drafting, condition compliance and conformance, and issuing permits and determining required fees. Assignments may include responsibility for an ongoing project or program or providing lead direction for the implementation of systems with program or function wide impact. The Senior Engineering Technician may also provide lead direction and exercise control over the work of other assigned staff where the work requirements are well defined and a volume of past practices and precedents exist. The eligible list for this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies. One current vacancy is for a Senior Labor Compliance Technician with the Construction Management and Inspection Division. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Administers and monitors the labor compliance requirements for construction contracts. Ensures the proper reporting of prevailing wages, fringe benefits, apprentice utilization and resolution of employee wage violations. Collects and reviews weekly Certified Payroll Reports (CPR's) and supporting payroll records (statement of compliance, fringe benefit statement, payroll deductions, apprentice registration, etc.) submitted by the prime and subcontractors on a weekly basis. Communicates with contractors to resolve discrepancies relative to the CPR submittals. Conducts investigations on alleged contractor violations uncovered from CPR reviews, site visits, workers' complaints, etc. to facilitate contractor compliance and timely contract completion. When appropriate, notifies Department of Industrial Relations and/or Department of Labor of contractor violations. Interprets and enforces all public works contract labor provisions including: DIR registration. Prepares and presents the labor compliance requirements at pre-bid and pre-construction meetings for contracts subject to the payment of prevailing wages. Responds to prevailing wage questions/concerns/matters that may arise from contractors, construction workers, County staff, and other Agencies. Responsible for documenting all prime contractors and subcontractors' responsiveness before releasing project funds and closing out labor compliance files in a timely manner. Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of All Options Public works construction principles, practices, methodologies, and techniques Principles of training and work direction General Option Public works contract administration, fee & permit requirements Construction conditions requirements Traffic utilization analysis techniques and practices Labor compliance requirements Related legislative and rules relating to public works construction in the County Design & Drafting Option Specialized engineering support principles and practices utilizing conventional or computer-aided design and drafting techniques applicable to plans, schematics, sketches, and other materials utilized for the construction of public works facilities and structures Computer Specialist Option The principles and practices of the utilization and application of automated equipment and systems to the resolution of engineering related problems, including the knowledge of techniques and procedures for development and modification of software packages in the design, configuration, and implementation of unique solutions to engineering specific problems Geographic information Systems (GIS) Option Knowledge of GIS applications, including the capabilities, limitations, and characteristics ArcInfo computer software Mapping and geoprocessing operations of local government Computer-aided drafting Plan & Map Check Option Principles and practices of public works design and construction, Federal, State, and County improvement standards as they are applied to map and plan checking for conformance to established requirements and standards, including parcel and subdivision criteria Ability to Independently perform specialized assignments requiring extensive knowledge of sub-professional engineering work Represent the County in meetings and conferences with outside consultants, contractors, and other public agencies Provide lead direction Read, speak and write English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Either : 1. Three years of full-time experience in the class of an Engineering Technician in Sacramento County service. Or : 2. Three years of sub-professional engineering experience involving public works facilities or structures work. Education Substitution: Completion of coursework in engineering or related field at an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience. Related education substitutions for the required experience are computed on the basis of 3 semester units or 4.5 quarter units = 1 work month. Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the final filing date listed in this notice. Special Requirements License Requirements: Some positions in this series require a valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher at the time of appointment. Note: Failure to maintain the appropriate valid California Driver's License constitutes cause for termination from the class in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4. Background Check: Applicants for positions assigned to the Department of Airports are subject to a criminal history record check in accordance with the Federal Aviation Administration, FAR 107.11(f) and Sacramento County Personnel Policies and Procedures. Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months. Application and Testing Information APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply. County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 www.SacCountyJobs.net Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date. Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified. A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response. Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered. Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted. If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed , therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete. FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%) All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job. All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) For information regarding County jobs: www.saccountyjobs.net Applicants requesting reasonable accommodations during employment examinations: For more information, please review the Job Applicant Exam Reasonable Accommodation Information and submit an Employment Exam Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form . EMPLOYEE BENEFITS As an employee of the County of Sacramento, there will be a variety of benefits available to you. These benefits currently include: health, dental and life insurance; flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost; and an employee assistance program (EAP). GENERAL BENEFITS: Most employee benefits are similar to the following for all County employees. However, some benefits differ, depending on the employee representation unit to which the employee's job classification is assigned. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the Sacramento County Department of Benefits or by visiting www.saccountyjobs.net. TEMPORARY POSITIONS: Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions. The explanations of benefits applies to employees in regular positions. SALARY STEP INCREASES: The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% are given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained. PAY: All employees are paid bi-weekly via direct deposit into the employee's bank account. The pay period covers fourteen (14) calendar days, starting on a Sunday and ending on the second Saturday thereafter. Salaries are generally paid on the Friday following the end of the pay period. Employees can set up their direct deposit and access their pay information via Employee Self Service in MySacCounty. VACATION: Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days. HOLIDAYS: 14.5 holidays per year as recognized. SICK LEAVE: Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation. Upon retirement, unused sick leave is converted to retirement service credit. PARENTAL LEAVE: Entitles a regular County employee, with at least one year of continuous employment, to schedule a paid parental leave of up to 160 hours upon the birth or during the process of an adoption of a minor child. Parental leave shall be approved by the employee's appointing authority, except where the granting of the parental leave request would unduly interfere with or cause severe hardship upon department operations. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Dependent upon union agreements, regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies are eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement. RETIREMENT: Social Security and Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System coverage. HEALTH INSURANCE: The County offers a variety of health plan design options to fit individual needs. DENTAL INSURANCE: The County provides a comprehensive dental benefit program for regular full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents. This plan pays on a set fee schedule that varies by procedure. Any amount over the fee schedule is the employee's responsibility. The yearly maximum is $2,000 per person, not including orthodontia. The orthodontic benefit is 50% of covered charges with a lifetime maximum of $1,000 per person. LIFE INSURANCE: The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit of $15,000 to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: The County offers a Deferred Compensation Program which enables employees to save in a systematic way without paying income tax on either the payroll deduction or the earned interest, prior to withdrawal. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as: Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions Marriage or Family Relationships Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care Alcohol and Drug Abuse WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM: The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses. DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT: Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working. MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT: The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan. WORKERS' COMPENSATION: In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California. SACRAMENTO CREDIT UNION: The credit union offers loan facilities and systematic saving plans through payroll deduction. SELECTION AND PLACEMENT Sacramento County encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, gender, disability, political affiliation, or age. Certain age limits may be required by law, ordinance, or Civil Service direction for specific classifications such as those identified with hazardous occupations. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Please read carefully the "Minimum Qualifications" section of your announcement. You must meet those qualifications by the application deadline date unless otherwise specified. Your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications by the application deadline date, or it will not be accepted. All statements are subject to verification. "Experience" means full-time paid experience unless the announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS: If the announcement indicates the examination is given on a promotional basis, candidates must hold permanent status in Sacramento County Civil Service by the application deadline date and must meet the minimum qualifications. OPEN EXAMINATIONS: Any person who meets the minimum qualifications may apply. CONTINUOUS FILING EXAMINATIONS: Applicants are eligible to reapply to and retake a continuous filing exam after 6 months from the date the previous exam results was received. ELIGIBLE LISTS: Names of qualified persons who made a passing score on an examination are entered, in order of their final grades, on an eligible list. To fill each vacancy, the hiring department will make a selection from among the top three ranks on the employment lists. EXAMINATION RATINGS: Unless otherwise stated on the announcement: To be successful, candidates must obtain a rating of at least 70% on each part of the examination. This may be an adjusted score or an arithmetic 70% of the total possible score as determined by the Director. APPEAL PROCESS: Persons who believe their applications have been improperly rejected may request the Employment Services Division to review its decision to reject the application. If the applicant desires to submit additional proof of qualifications, such proof must be received by Personnel Services not less than two (2) calendar days prior to the scheduled date for the examination. Persons who are disqualified in any phase of the examination may appeal such adverse action, in writing, to the Civil Service Commission, 700 H Street, Room 2640, Sacramento, CA 95814, telephone: (916) 874-5586. Such appeals must be filed within thirty (30) calendar days after notice of the adverse action was mailed to the candidate. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs): https://personnel.saccounty.net/Pages/EmploymentServicesFAQs.aspx OTHER INFORMATION VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes. "Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty. CITIZENSHIP OR AUTHORIZED ALIEN REQUIREMENT: As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all County employees must be United States citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Proof of citizenship or authorized status will be required prior to appointment. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE: Some County Civil Service positions are covered by financial disclosure requirements intended to identify potential conflicts of interest. CONCURRENT EMPLOYMENT: No employee may concurrently occupy more than one County position. SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE APPLICATION): Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that: Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission. PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION & DRUG TESTING: The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment to positions must pass a medical examination and a drug test, administered by the County at no cost to the applicant. DRIVER LICENSE: Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required for some positions. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Regular positions are subject to a probationary period which is an extension of the selection process. Unless otherwise indicated on the announcement, the probationary period is six (6) months. AGENCY SHOP/FAIR SHARE FEE: Some positions require, as a condition of continued employment, that the person either: 1. Become a union member; 2. Pay a fair share fee to the union; or, 3. Meet specific requirements under which an equivalent amount must be paid to a charity. FINGERPRINTING AND CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS: Fingerprinting and criminal record checks are required for some positions. Closing Date/Time: 4/24/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Mar 07, 2024
The Position Come join one of Forbes Magazine's Best Employers! This is a limited continuous filing exam. The filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 3/27/24, 4/24/24 (final) The Senior Engineering Technician performs a variety of tasks related in the performance of sub-professional engineering office, design assistance, and drafting work, including assisting the professional engineering staff in mechanical, structural, electrical, or instrumentation technical support work; perform engineering support work involving environmental control system operations & maintenance and monitoring labor compliance, traffic usage analysis, plan & map checking, construction administration, drafting, condition compliance and conformance, and issuing permits and determining required fees. Assignments may include responsibility for an ongoing project or program or providing lead direction for the implementation of systems with program or function wide impact. The Senior Engineering Technician may also provide lead direction and exercise control over the work of other assigned staff where the work requirements are well defined and a volume of past practices and precedents exist. The eligible list for this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies. One current vacancy is for a Senior Labor Compliance Technician with the Construction Management and Inspection Division. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Administers and monitors the labor compliance requirements for construction contracts. Ensures the proper reporting of prevailing wages, fringe benefits, apprentice utilization and resolution of employee wage violations. Collects and reviews weekly Certified Payroll Reports (CPR's) and supporting payroll records (statement of compliance, fringe benefit statement, payroll deductions, apprentice registration, etc.) submitted by the prime and subcontractors on a weekly basis. Communicates with contractors to resolve discrepancies relative to the CPR submittals. Conducts investigations on alleged contractor violations uncovered from CPR reviews, site visits, workers' complaints, etc. to facilitate contractor compliance and timely contract completion. When appropriate, notifies Department of Industrial Relations and/or Department of Labor of contractor violations. Interprets and enforces all public works contract labor provisions including: DIR registration. Prepares and presents the labor compliance requirements at pre-bid and pre-construction meetings for contracts subject to the payment of prevailing wages. Responds to prevailing wage questions/concerns/matters that may arise from contractors, construction workers, County staff, and other Agencies. Responsible for documenting all prime contractors and subcontractors' responsiveness before releasing project funds and closing out labor compliance files in a timely manner. Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of All Options Public works construction principles, practices, methodologies, and techniques Principles of training and work direction General Option Public works contract administration, fee & permit requirements Construction conditions requirements Traffic utilization analysis techniques and practices Labor compliance requirements Related legislative and rules relating to public works construction in the County Design & Drafting Option Specialized engineering support principles and practices utilizing conventional or computer-aided design and drafting techniques applicable to plans, schematics, sketches, and other materials utilized for the construction of public works facilities and structures Computer Specialist Option The principles and practices of the utilization and application of automated equipment and systems to the resolution of engineering related problems, including the knowledge of techniques and procedures for development and modification of software packages in the design, configuration, and implementation of unique solutions to engineering specific problems Geographic information Systems (GIS) Option Knowledge of GIS applications, including the capabilities, limitations, and characteristics ArcInfo computer software Mapping and geoprocessing operations of local government Computer-aided drafting Plan & Map Check Option Principles and practices of public works design and construction, Federal, State, and County improvement standards as they are applied to map and plan checking for conformance to established requirements and standards, including parcel and subdivision criteria Ability to Independently perform specialized assignments requiring extensive knowledge of sub-professional engineering work Represent the County in meetings and conferences with outside consultants, contractors, and other public agencies Provide lead direction Read, speak and write English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Either : 1. Three years of full-time experience in the class of an Engineering Technician in Sacramento County service. Or : 2. Three years of sub-professional engineering experience involving public works facilities or structures work. Education Substitution: Completion of coursework in engineering or related field at an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience. Related education substitutions for the required experience are computed on the basis of 3 semester units or 4.5 quarter units = 1 work month. Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the final filing date listed in this notice. Special Requirements License Requirements: Some positions in this series require a valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher at the time of appointment. Note: Failure to maintain the appropriate valid California Driver's License constitutes cause for termination from the class in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4. Background Check: Applicants for positions assigned to the Department of Airports are subject to a criminal history record check in accordance with the Federal Aviation Administration, FAR 107.11(f) and Sacramento County Personnel Policies and Procedures. Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months. Application and Testing Information APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply. County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 www.SacCountyJobs.net Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date. Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified. A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response. Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered. Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted. If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed , therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete. FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%) All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job. All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) For information regarding County jobs: www.saccountyjobs.net Applicants requesting reasonable accommodations during employment examinations: For more information, please review the Job Applicant Exam Reasonable Accommodation Information and submit an Employment Exam Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form . EMPLOYEE BENEFITS As an employee of the County of Sacramento, there will be a variety of benefits available to you. These benefits currently include: health, dental and life insurance; flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost; and an employee assistance program (EAP). GENERAL BENEFITS: Most employee benefits are similar to the following for all County employees. However, some benefits differ, depending on the employee representation unit to which the employee's job classification is assigned. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the Sacramento County Department of Benefits or by visiting www.saccountyjobs.net. TEMPORARY POSITIONS: Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions. The explanations of benefits applies to employees in regular positions. SALARY STEP INCREASES: The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% are given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained. PAY: All employees are paid bi-weekly via direct deposit into the employee's bank account. The pay period covers fourteen (14) calendar days, starting on a Sunday and ending on the second Saturday thereafter. Salaries are generally paid on the Friday following the end of the pay period. Employees can set up their direct deposit and access their pay information via Employee Self Service in MySacCounty. VACATION: Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days. HOLIDAYS: 14.5 holidays per year as recognized. SICK LEAVE: Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation. Upon retirement, unused sick leave is converted to retirement service credit. PARENTAL LEAVE: Entitles a regular County employee, with at least one year of continuous employment, to schedule a paid parental leave of up to 160 hours upon the birth or during the process of an adoption of a minor child. Parental leave shall be approved by the employee's appointing authority, except where the granting of the parental leave request would unduly interfere with or cause severe hardship upon department operations. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Dependent upon union agreements, regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies are eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement. RETIREMENT: Social Security and Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System coverage. HEALTH INSURANCE: The County offers a variety of health plan design options to fit individual needs. DENTAL INSURANCE: The County provides a comprehensive dental benefit program for regular full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents. This plan pays on a set fee schedule that varies by procedure. Any amount over the fee schedule is the employee's responsibility. The yearly maximum is $2,000 per person, not including orthodontia. The orthodontic benefit is 50% of covered charges with a lifetime maximum of $1,000 per person. LIFE INSURANCE: The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit of $15,000 to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: The County offers a Deferred Compensation Program which enables employees to save in a systematic way without paying income tax on either the payroll deduction or the earned interest, prior to withdrawal. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as: Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions Marriage or Family Relationships Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care Alcohol and Drug Abuse WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM: The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses. DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT: Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working. MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT: The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan. WORKERS' COMPENSATION: In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California. SACRAMENTO CREDIT UNION: The credit union offers loan facilities and systematic saving plans through payroll deduction. SELECTION AND PLACEMENT Sacramento County encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, gender, disability, political affiliation, or age. Certain age limits may be required by law, ordinance, or Civil Service direction for specific classifications such as those identified with hazardous occupations. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Please read carefully the "Minimum Qualifications" section of your announcement. You must meet those qualifications by the application deadline date unless otherwise specified. Your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications by the application deadline date, or it will not be accepted. All statements are subject to verification. "Experience" means full-time paid experience unless the announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS: If the announcement indicates the examination is given on a promotional basis, candidates must hold permanent status in Sacramento County Civil Service by the application deadline date and must meet the minimum qualifications. OPEN EXAMINATIONS: Any person who meets the minimum qualifications may apply. CONTINUOUS FILING EXAMINATIONS: Applicants are eligible to reapply to and retake a continuous filing exam after 6 months from the date the previous exam results was received. ELIGIBLE LISTS: Names of qualified persons who made a passing score on an examination are entered, in order of their final grades, on an eligible list. To fill each vacancy, the hiring department will make a selection from among the top three ranks on the employment lists. EXAMINATION RATINGS: Unless otherwise stated on the announcement: To be successful, candidates must obtain a rating of at least 70% on each part of the examination. This may be an adjusted score or an arithmetic 70% of the total possible score as determined by the Director. APPEAL PROCESS: Persons who believe their applications have been improperly rejected may request the Employment Services Division to review its decision to reject the application. If the applicant desires to submit additional proof of qualifications, such proof must be received by Personnel Services not less than two (2) calendar days prior to the scheduled date for the examination. Persons who are disqualified in any phase of the examination may appeal such adverse action, in writing, to the Civil Service Commission, 700 H Street, Room 2640, Sacramento, CA 95814, telephone: (916) 874-5586. Such appeals must be filed within thirty (30) calendar days after notice of the adverse action was mailed to the candidate. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs): https://personnel.saccounty.net/Pages/EmploymentServicesFAQs.aspx OTHER INFORMATION VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes. "Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty. CITIZENSHIP OR AUTHORIZED ALIEN REQUIREMENT: As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all County employees must be United States citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Proof of citizenship or authorized status will be required prior to appointment. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE: Some County Civil Service positions are covered by financial disclosure requirements intended to identify potential conflicts of interest. CONCURRENT EMPLOYMENT: No employee may concurrently occupy more than one County position. SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE APPLICATION): Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that: Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission. PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION & DRUG TESTING: The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment to positions must pass a medical examination and a drug test, administered by the County at no cost to the applicant. DRIVER LICENSE: Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required for some positions. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Regular positions are subject to a probationary period which is an extension of the selection process. Unless otherwise indicated on the announcement, the probationary period is six (6) months. AGENCY SHOP/FAIR SHARE FEE: Some positions require, as a condition of continued employment, that the person either: 1. Become a union member; 2. Pay a fair share fee to the union; or, 3. Meet specific requirements under which an equivalent amount must be paid to a charity. FINGERPRINTING AND CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS: Fingerprinting and criminal record checks are required for some positions. Closing Date/Time: 4/24/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Minimum Qualifications Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Science, Life Science, Natural Science, or related field, plus six (6) years of relevant experience. Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience One (1) additional year of experience may substitute for one (1) year of the required education with a maximum substitution of four (4) years. Licenses or Certifications: May require a valid State of Texas Class C Driver License and the ability to meet driver eligibility standards detailed in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program. For Austin Water positions: Water Conservation positions: TCEQ licensed irrigation inspector or valid plumbing inspectors license from the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners or ability to obtain license within six (6) months of hire. On-Site Sewage Facility positions: TCEQ Designated Representative (DR) license and valid plumbing inspectors license from the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire. Notes to Applicants Position Overview: This position will work in Austin Water’s Water Conservation Division and will be responsible for conduction inspection of new inground automatic irrigation systems to ensure compliance with state and city codes. This position will consist of mostly field work. During drought conditions, the position may also assist with water waste enforcement patrols. Working with Austin Water provides a number of benefits including medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more! Click HERE for more information. When completing the City of Austin employment application: Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job title and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please include contact information from previous employers. If you are selected as a top candidate: Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution and proof of your professional licenses or certifications. If you are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date. A criminal background investigation is required. Secondary Employment: All Austin Water employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employee’s duty and responsibility to the Department. Austin Water must review all secondary employment. Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with Austin Water, as well as current Austin Water employees considering secondary employment. Effective October 1, 2014, all Austin Water worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any AW worksite - including construction sites, parking lot, garage or in any personal vehicle located on the premises. Pay Range $31.81 - $39.76 Hours Monday - Friday: 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Weekend and night hours as needed to meet business needs. Teleworking is not available for this position. Job Close Date 04/25/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Water Utility Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location Waller Creek Center, 625 E. 10th St. Austin, TX 78701 Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated experience providing excellent customer service, facilitating resolution of customer issues. Experience installing, inspecting, or repairing inground irrigation systems. Experience with the AMANDA database related to the permitting process. Experience reviewing construction plans. Experience with conflict resolution. Time management/multi-tasking skills. Experience interpreting and explaining technical data, policies and procedures to a wide audience including citizens, plumbers, and contractors. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers via direct contact, email, or phone. Duties, Functions and Responsibilities Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Coordinates, directs, and/or conducts investigations and surveys related to environmental issues and programs. Issues directives and performs enforcement actions for non-compliance with code and/or regulations. Develops sampling protocol and standard operating procedures. Responds to and directs spills and complaint actions. Provides technical information and assistance to internal and external customers. Develops and implements rules, code changes, and training programs. Implements permitting and registration programs. Reviews and interprets policies, codes, regulations, ordinances, plans, and proposals for compliance. Researches, develops, presents, and/or submits incident, inspection, and technical reports/cases to appropriate agency/personnel. Participates in and/or leads City-wide initiatives, task forces, and committees. Resolves appeals of permit denials. Responsibilities - Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised: May provide leadership, guidance, and technical support to others. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods. Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles. Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations. Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing. Skill in using computers and related software applications. Skill in data analysis and problem solving. Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public. Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities. Ability to train others. Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1. The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk. Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * This position requires graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Science, Life Science, Natural Science, or related field, plus six (6) years of relevant experience. Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience. One (1) additional year of experience may substitute for one (1) year of the required education with a maximum substitution of four (4) years. Do you meet these requirements? Yes No * The minimum qualifications for this position include: TCEQ licensed irrigation inspector or a valid plumbing inspectors license from the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners or the ability to obtain license within six (6) months of hire. Please selection the option which best describes how you meet this requirement. I currently hold a TCEQ irrigation inspector license. I currently hold a valid plumbing inspectors license from the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. I currently hold both licenses. I do not currently hold a license but am able to obtain one within six (6) months of hire. I do not currently hold a license and will not be able to obtain one within six (6) months of hire. * This position requires a Texas Class C Drivers License. Do you have a Texas Class C Drivers License or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a Texas Class C Drivers License by your hire date? Yes No * The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement? Yes No * This position requires a criminal background check. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired. I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Check. * How many years of experience do you have installing, inspecting, or repairing inground irrigation systems? No experience 0-4 years of experience 4-6 years of experience 6+ years of experience * How many years of experience do you have with AMANDA or other permitting databases? No experience 0-4 years of experience 4-6 years of experience 6+ years of experience * Please select the applications you have experience with. ArcGIS Microsoft Excel CC&B or other utility billing systems Microsoft Word None of the above * How many years of experience do you have reviewing construction plans or irrigation system design plans? No experience 0-4 years of experience 4-6 years of experience 6+ years of experience * Were you referred to this opportunity by an Austin Water employee? If yes, please provide the employee’s full name. (Open Ended Question) Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Optional Documents
Mar 30, 2024
Full Time
Minimum Qualifications Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Science, Life Science, Natural Science, or related field, plus six (6) years of relevant experience. Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience One (1) additional year of experience may substitute for one (1) year of the required education with a maximum substitution of four (4) years. Licenses or Certifications: May require a valid State of Texas Class C Driver License and the ability to meet driver eligibility standards detailed in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program. For Austin Water positions: Water Conservation positions: TCEQ licensed irrigation inspector or valid plumbing inspectors license from the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners or ability to obtain license within six (6) months of hire. On-Site Sewage Facility positions: TCEQ Designated Representative (DR) license and valid plumbing inspectors license from the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire. Notes to Applicants Position Overview: This position will work in Austin Water’s Water Conservation Division and will be responsible for conduction inspection of new inground automatic irrigation systems to ensure compliance with state and city codes. This position will consist of mostly field work. During drought conditions, the position may also assist with water waste enforcement patrols. Working with Austin Water provides a number of benefits including medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more! Click HERE for more information. When completing the City of Austin employment application: Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job title and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please include contact information from previous employers. If you are selected as a top candidate: Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution and proof of your professional licenses or certifications. If you are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date. A criminal background investigation is required. Secondary Employment: All Austin Water employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employee’s duty and responsibility to the Department. Austin Water must review all secondary employment. Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with Austin Water, as well as current Austin Water employees considering secondary employment. Effective October 1, 2014, all Austin Water worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any AW worksite - including construction sites, parking lot, garage or in any personal vehicle located on the premises. Pay Range $31.81 - $39.76 Hours Monday - Friday: 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Weekend and night hours as needed to meet business needs. Teleworking is not available for this position. Job Close Date 04/25/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Water Utility Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location Waller Creek Center, 625 E. 10th St. Austin, TX 78701 Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated experience providing excellent customer service, facilitating resolution of customer issues. Experience installing, inspecting, or repairing inground irrigation systems. Experience with the AMANDA database related to the permitting process. Experience reviewing construction plans. Experience with conflict resolution. Time management/multi-tasking skills. Experience interpreting and explaining technical data, policies and procedures to a wide audience including citizens, plumbers, and contractors. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers via direct contact, email, or phone. Duties, Functions and Responsibilities Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Coordinates, directs, and/or conducts investigations and surveys related to environmental issues and programs. Issues directives and performs enforcement actions for non-compliance with code and/or regulations. Develops sampling protocol and standard operating procedures. Responds to and directs spills and complaint actions. Provides technical information and assistance to internal and external customers. Develops and implements rules, code changes, and training programs. Implements permitting and registration programs. Reviews and interprets policies, codes, regulations, ordinances, plans, and proposals for compliance. Researches, develops, presents, and/or submits incident, inspection, and technical reports/cases to appropriate agency/personnel. Participates in and/or leads City-wide initiatives, task forces, and committees. Resolves appeals of permit denials. Responsibilities - Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised: May provide leadership, guidance, and technical support to others. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods. Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles. Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations. Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing. Skill in using computers and related software applications. Skill in data analysis and problem solving. Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public. Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities. Ability to train others. Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1. The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk. Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * This position requires graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Science, Life Science, Natural Science, or related field, plus six (6) years of relevant experience. Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience. One (1) additional year of experience may substitute for one (1) year of the required education with a maximum substitution of four (4) years. Do you meet these requirements? Yes No * The minimum qualifications for this position include: TCEQ licensed irrigation inspector or a valid plumbing inspectors license from the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners or the ability to obtain license within six (6) months of hire. Please selection the option which best describes how you meet this requirement. I currently hold a TCEQ irrigation inspector license. I currently hold a valid plumbing inspectors license from the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners. I currently hold both licenses. I do not currently hold a license but am able to obtain one within six (6) months of hire. I do not currently hold a license and will not be able to obtain one within six (6) months of hire. * This position requires a Texas Class C Drivers License. Do you have a Texas Class C Drivers License or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a Texas Class C Drivers License by your hire date? Yes No * The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement? Yes No * This position requires a criminal background check. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired. I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Check. * How many years of experience do you have installing, inspecting, or repairing inground irrigation systems? No experience 0-4 years of experience 4-6 years of experience 6+ years of experience * How many years of experience do you have with AMANDA or other permitting databases? No experience 0-4 years of experience 4-6 years of experience 6+ years of experience * Please select the applications you have experience with. ArcGIS Microsoft Excel CC&B or other utility billing systems Microsoft Word None of the above * How many years of experience do you have reviewing construction plans or irrigation system design plans? No experience 0-4 years of experience 4-6 years of experience 6+ years of experience * Were you referred to this opportunity by an Austin Water employee? If yes, please provide the employee’s full name. (Open Ended Question) Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Optional Documents