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POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION The Communication and Public Relations Officer is a professional level, highly responsible leader whose service focuses on strategic public relations, crisis communication, and media relations of the organization. This position serves as a primary spokesperson for the organization and coordinates with subject-specific spokespeople when appropriate. Under the supervision of the Innovation and Communication Manager, this position leads a team of communication professionals to develop and implement outstanding communication and public relations campaigns that elevate the image of the City of Westminster and result in a well-informed and engaged community. This position provides leadership and direction to communication coordinators assigned to support various departments in the organization. The Communication and Public Relations Officer works directly with the City Manager and Deputy City Managers in preparing speeches and providing communication direction for the organization. The incumbent must be a driven, innovative leader with a proven record of developing compelling communication campaigns, working with the media, and providing crisis communication leadership. Responsibilities include developing communication plans, supporting robust community engagement, determining communication policies, planning long-term campaigns, and making difficult technical and administrative decisions involving communication strategies, digital content development, media relations, and public relations efforts that are consistent with and supportive of City Council's priorities and Strategic Plan. Work is performed with wide latitude for independent judgment and action, and is reviewed by the Innovation and Communication Manager through regular conferences and reports. Work performed is highly responsible, confidential and complex in nature requiring experience in administration, management, project management and public processes. The full salary range for this position is stated above. Starting wages are negotiable and dependent on the qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The City of Westminster offers a bonus of up to $1,500 per year depending on the employee's fluency in Spanish, Hmong, and/or Laotian. ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES/GENERAL COMPETENCIES The mission of every employee at the City of Westminster is to deliver exceptional value and quality of life through SPIRIT. Each employee is measured by the ability to adhere to the City's core values of Service, Pride, Integrity, Responsibility, Innovation, and Teamwork. This position supports the goals of the City Manager's Office (CMO), which supports and is responsive to the citizens, City Council and overall city organization. Through leadership by example, CMO progressively manages the city organization, where customer service and empowerment are governing principles, and effectively communicates with internal and external audiences. CMO is the ambassador of the city and strives to be the best at what they do. Every employee is accountable to: Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority Communicate with customers to ensure that, where possible, they are satisfied, and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization's mission and vision Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city, and the community; conduct self in a professional manner Demonstrate integrity and build trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty, and ethical behavior Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner Support/promote change; demonstrate flexibility, and take calculated risks when appropriate Participate in personal growth opportunities, and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities, and helping others achieve objectives Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity, and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences GENERAL COMPETENCIES Citywide - Every employee in this position is accountable to: Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitments Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses, and target areas for personal self-development Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions Achieve goals, and handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications Demonstrate accountability for work, and take ownership in job performance Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product Job Specific - Every employee in this position must be able to: Motivate others by facilitating a positive work environment that supports peak performance; has the ability to determine what encourages others; and demonstrates an ability to delegate while fostering independent decision-making. Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and ability to understand and empathize with different perspectives and priorities Create consensus through good interpersonal skills and has a strong understanding of political issues; maintains high ethical standards while working subtly and effectively with the organizational structure; avoids missteps by calculating the outcome and consequences of alternative courses of action based on a realistic assessment of the situation; is fully aware of the political landscape and adjusts actions, as necessary, to avoid pitfalls Place emphasis on collaboration, creativity and innovation Demonstrate strong problem identification and problem-solving abilities Adapt to change, deal with ambiguity, and take action in complex situations without having all the data and details Demonstrate strong organizational skills Demonstrate considerable knowledge and experience regarding the principles and practices of public administration Develop and install administrative procedures and operations and evaluate their efficiency and effectiveness Deliver high productivity, work independently, and communicate in a highly effective manner both orally and in writing Prepare reports and present facts clearly and concisely, orally, and in writing Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, executive staff, employees, and the public Leadership - Every employee in this position is accountable to: Foster a participatory organizational climate that is open, positive, reinforcing, and supportive Encourage employees to be accountable for their work and take ownership in what they do Demonstrate leadership and courage by making or supporting decisions that reflect the organizational mission and goals even when the decision may be unpopular to some Demonstrate collaboration and conflict resolution skills with other departments and employees Leadership/Supervisory - Every employee in this position is accountable to: Help employees to see the value of developing their skills, and assist them in eliminating barriers to their development; encourage employees to step outside of their comfort zone to develop their skills Provide meaningful, timely employee feedback and appraisals, and effectively address employee performance problems Effectively supervise, mentor, and motivate in a team environment JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks 1. Oversees Communication Coordinators within the Innovation and Communication Division of the City Manager's Office Makes recommendations to the Innovation and Communication Manger and City leadership, including major issues and projects having political significance or high sensitivity in the community Analyzes problems, identifies alternative solutions, projects consequences of proposed actions, and implements recommendations in support of goals Develops and accomplishes goals and objectives for Innovation and Communication Division Develops and recommends rules, regulations, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures to advance the City's mission, goals, and objectives; promotes best practices and policies 2. Leads citywide media relations efforts by initiating positive publicity for the organization Manages citywide media relations activities and resources Oversees media relations activities involving high-profile or controversial issues for the City Manager, Deputy City Managers and City Council; provides leadership and strategic oversight for citywide media relations and tracks news items for accuracy Advises and coaches city staff on media relations strategies and prepares statements and quotes for City Manager, City Council and other staff, as needed Manages, edits, verifies accuracy of news releases and coordinates distribution to the media of all city press releases and writes news releases for City Manager's Office programs and events Leads response to media inquiries for the City Manager's Office and all city departments, as needed. Initiates regular contact with the media to pitch story ideas, provide city information and to coordinate and/or conduct live interviews as needed Serves as spokesperson (both on and off camera) for city matters and/or coordinates with subject-specific spokespeople Plans and coordinates news conferences and briefings, as needed Manages and maintains news tracking applications and initiates contact with media to request corrections or clarifications to stories Manages and updates a Media Relations Policy Gathers/coordinates city news for city news programs as needed 3. Oversees media relations and public relations strategies for all departments and proactively works with counterparts in other departments on citywide media relations, public communication strategies, and leads the Citywide Communication Team. This includes: Leads trainings, facilitates regular meetings, and coaches citywide communication staff on internal and external communication efforts. Schedules regular citywide communication meetings to ensure alignment of department communication plans with City communication strategies Initiates interaction with departments, as needed, to proactively manage issues that have citywide impacts and require strategic communication planning; identifies and develops communication strategies Creates and maintains resources for communicating with employees and the community in partnership with marketing staff within the Innovation and Communication Division Makes decisions regarding city message content and provides communication counsel for video services and video programming, including hosting shows as needed Facilitates improved internal communication through enhanced practices and platforms, identifies and develops courses of action to respond to a wide variety of organizational needs, participates in Executive Leadership meetings as needed Assist with citywide emergency communication planning and response as follows: Serves as on-call emergency contact for the City Manager's Office Staffs the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in the event of a major crisis to gather information, write news releases, update the website and communication channels, and respond to media and public inquiries Obtains and keeps current with local, state and national emergency preparedness trainings and certifications Leads and coordinates the Emergency Support Function 15 (ESF-15) in emergency situations Provides support, as needed, to Public Information Officers in the Police and Fire Department Works with the Emergency Management Coordinator on emergency preparedness communication strategies and the maintenance of the crisis communication plan 4. Supports the additional initiatives of the Innovation and Communication Division including: Coordination with the Cultural Affairs Administrator to coordinate communication and marketing initiatives, support marketing campaigns, and enhance the brand-image of the City The planning and implementation of ongoing, meaningful community engagement opportunities to connect City Council and City Staff with the diverse audiences within the community through various formal and informal events (both in-person and digital), townhall meetings, focus groups, surveys and other methods The advancement of numerous innovation ideas to create value to the community through cost savings, enhanced services, and new revenue opportunities Assist with strategic planning efforts and organizational initiatives including the collection, examination, analysis, and compilation of a wide range of reports and studies 5. Maintains regular and punctual attendance and valid driver's license and safe driving record for continued employment Other Duties and Responsibilities 1. Attends regular City Council meetings and study sessions; may attend evening or weekend community meetings. Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City's discretion. POSITION REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS/PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications Required : Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Relations, Marketing or a closely related field Five (5) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience over exempt-level professional staff Five (5) years of progressively responsible senior-level experience in intergovernmental affairs, public relations and communications, media operations; municipal operations including experience in legislative relations Five (5) years of responsible public relations and marketing experience including community outreach and engagement, as well as both internal and external communications Preferred : Master's degree in Communications, Public Administration, Public Relations, Marketing, Business Administration or a closely related field Experience working with a chief executive officer or legislative body Public relations experience working for a government agency Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered. Physical Requirements Work is sedentary in nature and requires sufficient physical stamina and strength for: Constant sitting to perform daily tasks; occasional walking through a multilevel facility to retrieve information; frequent standing, sometimes for extended periods Frequent squatting, reaching above shoulder, and twisting to file documents and lift supplies and material; occasional bending, kneeling, climbing, balancing, and reaching below shoulder to store documents, material, and supplies Constant light grasp, fine manipulation, and handling to perform daily duties; occasional firm grasp to safely use equipment Frequent lifting, carrying, and pushing and/or pulling of up to ten (10) pounds to move material and supplies; occasional lifting and pushing and/or pulling of up to twenty-five (25) pounds with dollies and carts WORKING CONDITIONS Work is constantly performed indoors. This is primarily sedentary office work. Must demonstrate the ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including the ability to retrieve information from various locations in the office when needed. Exposure to periods of high activity and stress under demanding conditions. The position requires a great deal of communication with City employees, the public, and outside agencies. Required Materials and Equipment Operates general office equipment including telephones, calculators, personal computers, copy machines, printers, digital cameras/video recorders, and associated graphics/video software systems. PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS Background checks will include employment references and criminal history, and when applicable, credit check, driver license record, and education verification Drug screen Must be legally entitled to work in the United States Closing Date/Time: 3/15/2021 8:30 AM Mountain

Description: Identity and Access Management Developer (Analyst/Programmer - Career Level) Compensation and Benefits Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,500 - 6,875 a month Full classification Salary Range: $4,372 - 10,792 a month This is a full-time, probationary, exempt position. 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 14 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 . Job Summary Working independently under the general supervision of the Deputy Chief Information Officer in Technology Services, the Identity and Access Management Developer is responsible for how users within our organization are given an identity and how it is protected, including saving critical applications, data and systems from unauthorized access while managing the identities and access rights of users both inside and outside the organization. The IAM developer will be responsible for developing processes for account creation, modification, disabling and deleting accounts. This would include PeopleSoft, Active Directory, LDAP and many other applications and downstream systems. The developer will work closely with application owners to develop processes to manage the entire user account lifecycle to include User Entitlement Review as well as meet audit and compliance requirements. The IAM developer will participate with the provision support which includes ticket management, customer service, and knowledge of least privilege methodology with security rights, permissions and groups, experience with Active Directory, O365, Active Directory Federation Services and Multifactor platforms (Duo and Okta a plus). Due to the importance of this position, it is expected that a person supporting IAM has basic troubleshooting skills with computer systems, can multitask, work in a fast-paced environment while providing excellent customer service This position will ensure that programs communicate and share information through the use of Application Program Interfaces (APIs). The developer may also be responsible for modifying the APIs to add functionality to authentication/authorization schemes, customize application user interfaces, create/modify connectors, build event handlers and add additional capabilities to the software packages used. This position will involve close interaction with the technical team and application managers. They will design, analyze and support the campus Identity Management applications. This position may be assigned a variety of other tasks including software development, documentation and quality assurance testing. This position will work with other technical/functional staff to determine required security design required to support functional business areas of the campus. Duties will include analyzing Enterprise Application security (including but not limited to PeopleSoft), determining user requirements and designing security procedures to meet business needs, confirming compliance with system audit requirements, and configuring the applications to meet those needs including updating security tables. This individual will also consult with users to identify and document business processes, output needs and develop effective change control methods for security object migration. The incumbent may be assigned a variety of other tasks including end user training, software development, documentation and quality assurance testing. Major duties of the job include: • Provide technical and system administration support services for the Identity and Access Management application and related system interfaces. • Provide interaction with the technology services peers, applications manager and vendor support. • Analyze Enterprise Application Security for various roles on campus • Works with business units, development, project and application support teams to define and implement functional security access requirements and determine appropriate security restrictions in the systems to meet those requirements • Oversees and maintains the master definition of all functional security roles and permissions across key applications. • Assess all system changes for functional security impact. Supports unit and integration testing of new roles and impact on roles as a result of changing functions. • Work with auditors and Chancellor's Office staff to ensure PeopleSoft Security Architecture is compliant with all policies and regulatory standards and requirements. • Interact with outside IT Solution Providers for systems and consulting resources to ensure effective support for current operations and identify and direct proposed IT system evolution to new releases and/or product mixes. • Interact with vendor support staff and Technology Services staff in implementing recommended resolutions. Assist in quality assurance testing for the application of system patches, releases, and upgrades to the development and testing data bases, and assist and direct functional testing of these environments prior to their being moved to production. Coordinate with change control staff when needed in the move to production. • Provide technical solutions to meet business processing requirements. • Coordinate with and maintain a positive working relationship with other information technology resources on campus and at other CSU campuses to best serve the changing campus administrative computing needs. • Provide recommendations to the Director on tactical and strategic technical resource decisions. Secondary duties of the job include: • Participation in Application specific meetings for the campus • Participate in all phases of the project life cycle, which include planning, organizing, design, development/build, documentation and process guides, testing plans and activities, training plans and activities, communication, move to production activities and project wrap up activities • Other duties as assigned Key Qualifications • Experience with Active Directory, ADFS or other LDAP directory services • Experience with multi-factor authentication platforms • Knowledge and experience working with Java, Python or PHP • Knowledge of relational database technology • Knowledge and experience working with Web and Application Servers and Services (Rest and/or Soap) • Knowledge and experience working with XML HTML, CSS • Knowledge of various operating systems, networks, web servers • Experience working with and integrating with Enterprise Applications • Ability to apply consultative skills to assess user needs and communicate technology systems and solutions. • Excellent analytical, communication and writing skills • Capable of maintaining effective working relationships with others • Ability to perform systems and applications needs analysis, prepare requests for proposals, and conduct feasibility studies. • Ability to comply with University and departmental procedures and practices and take an active role in maintaining an understanding of procedures and practices. • Protect the security, confidentiality and integrity of data and electronic information from incidental, intentional or preventable misuse or loss to the University. Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in computer science, business or related discipline. Qualifying experience may be substituted for required education. 2 years experience in Identity and Access Management or closely related field. Department Summary Technology Services provides administrative information services, core services, and desktop support to the Fresno State community. Our department consists of a well trained team of individuals dedicated to providing effective technology and quality services and support that are integrated into the daily activities of the entire campus. Deadline & Application Instructions Recruitment opened until filled. Applications received by March 14, 2021 will be given full consideration by the search committee. Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee. Please click "Apply Now" to complete the employment application for California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following: 1) their most recent resumé/vitae, 2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications and interest, and 3) contact information for three professional references. Fresno State California State University, Fresno is one of 23 campuses in the California State University System. The University's mission is to boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery, Diversity and Distinction. The current student population is more than 25,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and across the globe. Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi-ethnic population of over 527,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The campus is within driving distance of Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Monterey Peninsula, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce. Equal Employment Opportunity Information California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Order 883 prohibits discrimination and Executive Order 927 prohibits harassment, on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status. Fresno State's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. Supplemental Information Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with California State University, Fresno. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Fresno State has identified as sensitive. The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. This position may be a "designated position" under the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This will require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within six (6) months of assuming office and every two (2) years thereafter. Fresno State is a tobacco-free, smoke-free and vapor-free campus. Closing Date/Time: Open until filled

Introduction READ THIS ENTIRE BULLETIN FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REAPPLY FOR THIS RECRUITMENT THIS IS A REOPENING OF AN EXISTING EXAMINATION. If you have previously applied or started an application for Sheriff's Program/Financial Specialist, Examination #20-0237-01 , and choose to reapply, please contact the examination analyst, Elaine Lemi at elaine.lemi@acgov.org to have your previous application released back to you. The scores and dispositions of candidates for this examination will be merged with previous exam participants. If you have previously submitted an application and choose to reapply, your new score/disposition will replace your current disposition. This is a continuous exam with filing deadlines on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:00 PM. Application and Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications will only be accepted on-line. DESCRIPTION ABOUT THE ALAMEDA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE The Alameda County Sheriff's Office is a full service law enforcement agency accredited through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) for its law enforcement services, its Regional Training Center, and its Dispatch Unit; the American Correctional Association (ACA) for its Detentions and Corrections Division; the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors Laboratory Accreditation Board for its Crime Lab; the Bomb Squad Commanders Advisory Board for its Explosive Ordinance Unit. Additionally, the agency's health care provider, Well Path, has experience working with the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC). The Sheriff's Office has a currentbudget of approximately $444 million and has over 1600 authorized positions, including in excess of 1000 sworn personnel. The agency's Chief Executive Officer is Sheriff / Coroner Gregory J. Ahern, who is assisted in the operation of the agency by Undersheriff Richard T. Lucia, Assistant Sheriff's Casey Nice and Tom Madigan. The Sheriff of Alameda County is responsible for a vast array of tasks and duties, including the following: Providing security to the Consolidated Superior Courts Operating the Coroner's Bureau Operating a full-service Criminalistics Laboratory Performing Civil Process Operating County Jails (Santa Rita Jail) Operating the County Office of Emergency Services Providing patrol and investigative services to the unincorporated areas of Alameda County Provide law enforcements under several contractual agreements to include patrol and investigative services to the City of Dublin, the Peralta Community College District, the Oakland International Airport, Highland Hospital, Children's Hospital, Social Services, and to the Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District Conducting a basic academy pursuant to Police Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) requirements. [ Sheriff's Academy Web Site ] Providing Fish and Game enforcement Project Director of the Narcotics Task Force Serving as the Executive Director of the Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement (SAFE) Task Force Operating a Marine Patrol Unit in the San Francisco Bay waters. For more detailed information about the agency, visit: Alameda County Sheriff's Office THE POSITION Under direction, provide professional, financial and administrative services to the divisions to which assigned; develop, implement and manage contract services; act as County facilitator with contractors, other County departments and governmental agencies; recommend and assist with the implementation of program, policy and procedure modifications; plan, design and conduct operational, policy and programmatic studies; and do related work as required. For more detailed information about the classification, visit: Sheriff's Program/Financial Specialist (#0237) IDEAL CANDIDATE In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, ideal candidates will have successfully demonstrated the following critical attributes: Applying financial concepts and practices Taking action to successfully build productive working partnerships Seeking alternate methods to achieve goals when met with obstacles Identifying key issues and concerns and recommending or taking appropriate action to solve problems Taking action to accomplish tasks by maintaining an exceptional level of quality Effectively managing time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Either I Experience: The equivalent of three years of full-time experience in the class of Administrative Specialist I/II, Financial Services Specialist I/II or equivalent or higher level 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 course work in business or public administration, or a field related to finance, accounting, budget, grants, contracts. (Additional experience as outlined below may be substituted for the education on a year for year basis.) AND Experience: The equivalent of three years of full time professional level experience in independently providing complex financial planning or analysis, contract negotiation and administration, and/or budget development and processing, at a level equivalent to or higher than the County class of Financial Services Specialist II. Licenses: Specified positions may require possession of a valid California driver's license. Specified positions may also require licensure or certification in the programmatic area to which assigned. NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of: • Principles, practices, funding sources and administrative requirements in the program/operation area to which assigned. • Principles and practices of program/operation planning and evaluation. • Practices and techniques of administrative and financial analysis and report preparation. • Computer applications related to the work. • Office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment. • Applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations. • Budgetary, contract and grant administration and financial record keeping and reporting practices. • Basic principles and practices of contract and grant administration. • Oral and written communication. Ability to: • Plan and conduct complex financial, revenue and strategic planning analyses. • Identify administrative, financial and operational problems, investigate and evaluate alternatives and implement effective solutions. • Provide sound technical advice on financial and administrative matters to the program/operation and/or unit to which assigned. • Interpret, explain and apply complex regulations, policies and procedures. • Prepare clear, accurate and effective reports, correspondence, policies, informational brochures and other written materials. • Represent the department and the County in meetings with others and make effective presentations to diverse groups. • Organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines. • Maintain accurate records and files. • Exercise sound independent judgment within established policies and guidelines. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. • Develop and prepare innovative marketing strategies. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS The examination will consist of the following steps: 1. A review of the candidates' applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. 2. A review of the Supplemental Questionnaire to determine the best qualified; only the most suitably best qualified candidates will be invited to the oral interview process. 3.An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the "What You Need to Know" section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . Selection Plan Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable noticein advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency: TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN Deadline for Filing Continuous Review for Minimum Qualifications Friday, March 5, 2021 Review of Supplemental Questionnaires for Best Qualified TBD Oral Interviews Week of March 29, 2021 Veterans' Preference Each applicant entitled to veterans' preference as provided in the Alameda County Civil Service Rules who has served in the armed forces of the United States during a war or campaign as defined by Section 1897 of the Government Code of the State of California and who has been discharged or released under honorable conditions and wishes to claim such preference shall do so by presenting proof of his/her honorable discharge (DD214) from the armed forces of the United States, showing the dates of his/her military service. Each applicant entitled to Disabled Veterans' points as provided in the Alameda County Civil Service Rules, who wishes to claim such preference shall additionally present proof of military-connected disability from the United States Veterans Administration. U.S. military veterans (including applicants already employed by the County of Alameda) intending to claim preferential consideration pursuant to Alameda County Civil Service Rules must present proof of honorable discharge or release (DD Form 214) concurrent with this application but in no event later than the final step in the recruitment process (usually the oral interview.) To claim veteran's preference, proof must be presented during check in on the date of the applicant's scheduled oral examination. Failure to submit proof by this date will forfeit the applicant's claim to veterans' preference in such examination. Candidates will be required to presenta valid photoI.D. for admittance to each phase of the examination, i.e., driver's license, military I.D., Passport, or California Department of Motor Vehicle's I.D. card. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County's Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs 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 11 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 All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @acgov.org and alamedacountyHR@acgov.org as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the "My applications" button on the Current Job Openings page. Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box alamedacountyHR@acgov.org are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs . You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied. Elaine Lemi | Human Resources Analyst Human Resource Services, County of Alameda (510) 272-6434 | elaine.lemi@acgov.org DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.Closing Date/Time: Continuous

The Position This recruitment will be open until filled. Why join the Contra Costa County Health Services Department? If you want to contribute to the wellbeing and health of the community, join us at CCRMC, a full-service county hospital offering a complete array of patient centered health care services. As the Materiel Management Supervisor-Project, you will lead the department and support the hospital activities related to COVID-19. The Materiel Management department is part of the support services team and reports to the Chief Operating Officer. Project positions are exempt from classified service and work in State and/or Federally funded project positions administered by Contra Costa County. This position is funded through the CARES Act for COVID-19 and is for a limited term based on funding. You may be released from employment once the funding ceases. We are looking for someone who is: An experienced lead / supervisor. Willing to support the rebuild of the department and help to bring it to the next level of service. A leader in his/her field, able to share the knowledge and develop the members of the team. Willing to work in an everchanging environment. What you will typically be responsible for: Assisting in maintaining COVID inventory, such as personal protective equipment (PPE) and other critical supplies; Supervising the Materials Management and Medline team's daily operation; Maintaining and overseeing the computerized inventory records. A few reasons you might love this job: You will support the healthcare team taking care of patients and supporting the wellbeing of the community. You will be able to shape the department's operations related to COVID-19 and develop/train the members of the team. Every day poses a new challenge. A few challenges you might face in this job: You may face resistance to change. There is a high volume of requests demands from the hospital's departments. There may be a lack of excitement, enthusiasm from people you interact with. Competencies Required: Action & Results Focused (Taking Initiative): - Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment. Attention to Detail: - Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products. Displaying Ownership and Accountability: - Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Self-Management: - Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability. Informing: - Proactively obtaining and sharing information. Building & Maintaining Relationships: - Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships. Involving Others (Engaging Teams): - Engaging others for input, contribution, and shared responsibility for outcomes. Delegating: - Sharing responsibility, authority, and accountability. Managing Performance: - Ensuring superior individual and group performance. Using Technology: - Working with electronic hardware and software applications. Fact Finding: - Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question. To read the complete job description, please click here . Minimum Qualifications Education: Possession of a high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency or high school proficiency certificate. Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or the equivalent of full-time experience in a supervisory capacity in materials management or three (3) years of full-time or the equivalent of full-time experience in performing purchase, receipt, storage and distribution, including inventory recordkeeping and/or managing vendor contracts for supplies and capital assets within a health care service organization. Selection Process Application Filing: All applicants must apply on-line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/contracosta and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date. Application Evaluation: Depending on the number of applications received, an Application Evaluation Board may be convened to evaluate and select the best-qualified candidates for invitation to the next phase of the examination. Hiring Interview : Date TBD The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices. CONVICTION HISTORY After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

Description: Dean, College of Agriculture CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, CHICO National Search California State University, Chico (Chico State) invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the College of Agriculture. We are seeking a skilled and experienced individual with a strong track record of administrative experience and a passion for agriculture and its broad community of regional, statewide, and national stakeholders. We are seeking a dynamic dean who will lead an exciting college to realization of its growing potential. The Dean works collaboratively with college faculty and staff to contribute and support the mission, values, and priorities of the University's Strategic Plan while demonstrating a commitment to diversity and the advancement of multicultural, international, and interdisciplinary programs throughout the college curriculum in response to an increasingly diverse student population. THE COLLEGE The College of Agriculture is one of seven colleges at Chico State, with a mission to discover, share and disseminate knowledge of integrated agricultural and environmental systems to students, the agriculture community, and society. Led by outstanding faculty and staff and enriched through hands-on educational experiences at our living laboratory, the diversified 800-acre University Farm, our students develop a spirit of inquiry, practice collaboration, learn leadership, and gain a broad understanding of agricultural production systems. The close, friendly nature of our college, combined with an integrated agricultural curriculum and remarkable access to hands-on education, creates a fertile learning environment for our students and the agriculture industry we serve. As one of only four Colleges of Agriculture in the California State University system, Chico State's location in the beautiful and bountiful Northern Sacramento Valley creates outstanding opportunities for students and faculty to engage with the State's diverse agricultural industries. Operating with integrated programs, the College of Agriculture offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Agriculture (option in Agriscience and Education), Agricultural Business, Animal Science, and Plant and Soil Science, a post-graduate teacher education program leading to secondary teaching credentials in agriculture, and an online Master's Degree in Agricultural Education. The College serves approximately 1,000 students, and the fall 2020 student body is the largest and most diverse in the college's 66-year history. A growing Latinx population has led the growth in the College, from 34% in 2016-17 (862 undergraduate students) to 46% (962 undergraduate students) in fall 2020. Women make up a growing majority of agriculture majors, rising from 60% in 2015 to 64% in 2020. The college is staffed by 21 tenure-track faculty, 23 lecturers, 25 staff members, and a development officer assigned to the College by University Advancement. The College has especially strong connections with its 12-county service region, serves as a center for agricultural literacy in the North State, and oversees the Paul L. Byrne Memorial University Farm, the Center for Regenerative Agriculture and Resilient Systems, campus allocations of the Agriculture Research Institute, and the Agribusiness Institute. The College is supported by an active agriculture industry advisory board and is committed to upholding Chico State as an outstanding comprehensive university. RESPONSIBILITIES As chief academic and administrative officer for the College, the Dean reports directly to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Dean leads and executes strategic planning in alignment with the University's Strategic Plan and ever-changing student demographics. The Dean is expected to provide academic leadership in program and curriculum development, teaching, research, and the vital development of external support and fundraising. The Dean is responsible for academic policies, administration of instructional and research resources, personnel matters, fiscal and personnel management, student recruitment and retention, promotion of alumni, corporate, and community relations. The Dean will collaborate with faculty and program coordinators to promote shared governance as well as supervise an administrative team (composed of an associate dean, an administrative analyst/specialist, an advancement director, and several college office support staff). The Dean will be a champion of cultivating a welcoming, inclusive, and equitable climate, and will develop and implement strategies to recruit and retain a more diverse student body and faculty. The Dean will be a dynamic leader who has the ability to consider issues and perspective of multiple stakeholders and disciplines and has a demonstrated record of working collegially and cooperatively by reaching across unit boundaries to form and advance positive and productive relationships. QUALIFICATIONS Required Qualifications • Earned doctorate or appropriate terminal degree. • Demonstrated success in teaching, scholarship, and service appropriate for faculty appointment at the rank of full professor in an academic discipline in the college. Preferred Qualifications • Minimum of three years of academic administrative experience. • Demonstrated successful record of collegial/shared governance and leadership supporting faculty, staff, students, and the larger community. • Strong commitment to supporting the diverse needs of each of the programs in agriculture. • With an intersectional lens, demonstrated ability to promote student recruitment and retention in agriculture programs. • Demonstrated ability to articulate and communicate a vision for the College of Agriculture. • Demonstrated ability to promote high-quality teaching, scholarship, service, and professional activities. • Demonstrated ability to strategically manage a complex annual budget over $7 million, in a period of declining state support and rising costs. • Demonstrated ability to generate resources and manage them effectively with an eye toward advancing the College's mission and vision, including the ability to develop partnerships with and secure external support for programs, facilities, and personnel. • Demonstrated record of successfully communicating and developing partnerships with the agriculture industry. • Demonstrated ability to promote student recruitment and retention in agriculture programs. • Demonstrated commitment to diversity and the advancement of multicultural, international, and interdisciplinary programs. • An understanding of physical facilities and equipment needs within an agricultural environment. • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. • Collaborative management style that fosters trust and respect in partnership with fellow deans, faculty, staff, and campus administration. • Demonstrated ability to resolve complex personnel issues within a collective bargaining environment. • Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in the use of new educational technology. • Demonstrated knowledge of the roles that auxiliary centers and institutes play in developing leading edge curricula and experiential learning opportunities in agriculture. • Demonstrated commitment to faculty research and scholarship, particularly of the applied nature of agricultural research at a non-land grant college of agriculture. THE UNIVERSITY Chico State is a comprehensive public, non-land grant university located 90 miles north of Sacramento and 175 miles northeast of San Francisco. The University operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system and enrolls approximately 17,500 students. Founded in 1887, Chico State is the second-oldest university in the CSU system and is the anchor institution for Northern California, serving a sprawling 12-county service area. The University is comprised of seven colleges, five schools, 28 specialized centers, and numerous support units. More than 950 staff members and 1,170 faculty members are committed to the mission of student success. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 23 to 1, and the average undergraduate class size is 30. Chico State is accredited by the Western Association of Colleges and Schools (WASC), as well as 25 professional associations covering all seven colleges. The campus community is proud to be a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). Chico State is one of the most highly ranked regional public universities in the West and regularly recognized as a top-value institution. The University emphasizes and fosters equity and inclusiveness, sustainability, service to the community, and civic engagement that transforms student learning and enhances the local and extended environment. The University's motto-"Today Decides Tomorrow"-emphasizes the institution's profound sense of place and purpose "to be a living and learning community worthy of the trust that our students and the people of California have placed in us." The University helps today's students develop into tomorrow's successful citizens. Chico State's unique combination of scholarly pursuits, civic engagement, and a strong connection to the Chico community has earned it national and international accolades. As of fall 2020, 97.9% of the total student population comes from California: 27.3% fromChico State's service area; 11% from the Sacramento Area; 21.4% from the San Francisco Bay Area; 21.5% from the Los Angeles area; and 16.6% from the rest of California. The remaining 2.2% are out-of-state or international students. Chico State has over 160,000 alumni living in California and around the world. Many alums remain strongly connected to the university and enjoy returning for events and celebrations such as The Chico Experience Week, which brings Chico State students, alumni, parents, and friends together. As a university that educates students from a variety of ethnic, cultural and international backgrounds, Chico State values and seeks a diverse faculty, staff, and administration. Our campus welcomes applicants who are knowledgeable about and interested in working within a cross-cultural learning environment. Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. The position includes an attractive benefits/retirement package including 16 hours per month vacation plus holidays. This is a full-time 12-month management position that falls under the Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act (HEERA), and the conditions of employment are governed by the California State University Management Personnel Plan. Under this plan, employees are subject to normal management reviews and serve at the pleasure of the University President. The individual selected for this position is anticipated to begin employment by July 1, 2021. Individuals appointed to management positions serve at the pleasure of the President or designee. They are excluded from the collective bargaining process, are not subject to probationary service, and do not receive tenure or permanent status in the position of dean, though they are entitled to retreat rights to tenure as a full professor within the appropriate academic program. This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This position is a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission. As a condition of employment, persons must complete a confidential background check and submit official, sealed transcripts. APPLICATIONS / NOMINATIONS Applications: Applicants should submit a complete and current résumé, as well as names, addresses, and telephone numbers of up to five (5) references to the online system listed below. A cover letter of interest should indicate how an applicant's qualifications relate to the responsibilities of the Dean for the College of Agriculture. Applicants should briefly articulate their administrative philosophy and explain why they aspire to a major leadership position at this stage of their careers. Review of applications will begin March 1, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. All information obtained will be strictly confidential. Link to Apply Online: For a full position description and to submit an application: Issaccson Miller (http://www.imsearch.com/7816) Nominee information should be sent electronically to: Issaccson Miller (http://www.imsearch.com/7816) California State University, Chico employs only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. 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. An annual security report disclosing crime statistics for Chico State can be obtained by contacting the University Police Department (530) 898-5555 or by accessing the following web site: https://www.csuchico.edu/up. Additional information about the Chico State is available at: https://www.csuchico.edu/. Information on the College of Agriculture is available at: https://www.csuchico.edu/ag. Closing Date/Time: Open until filled