Sacramento County, CA
Sacramento, California, United States
The Position There is an additional 3.35% Management Differential which is added to the posted salary for this class. This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 9/8/2023, 9/22/2023, 10/6/2023 (Final) Positions in this class are responsible for the overall administration of the Workers' Compensation Program. Program responsibilities include management of all aspects of claims administration program, including disability management, and a viable return-to-work program for injured employees (industrial and non-industrial) that effectively reduces the amount of time lost from the workplace, and implementation of programs to reduce the amount of lost time. This position is also responsible for oversight of contract claims, runoff services, and other related vendors. For more information, view the Workers' Compensation Manager Recruitment Brochure Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of : Principles and practices of personnel management, supervision and training Budget and fiscal operations, workers' compensation laws, administrative regulations (Labor Code 139.5), applicable major court decisions and trends Medical and legal terminology Methods of evaluating workers’ compensation claims, best practices in developing and implementing return-to-work programs, and evaluation of vocational rehabilitation benefit compliance Principles and practices of effective inter- and intra-organizational leadership, personnel management and supervision Ability to : Create and implement an effective, efficient claims management program Oversee the review, investigation, and evaluation of workers' compensation claims, return-to-work, lost time management, and vocational rehabilitation programs in accordance with applicable laws, administrative regulations and major court decisions Analyze all relevant factors of claims, including medical reports, investigative reports, legal correspondence, interviews and communications with appropriate County personnel and other experts Appears as a witness on behalf of the County Educate and train subordinates in order to manage the expeditious resolution of claims. Set priorities and establish office and claims processing procedures in accordance with County policy and relevant laws to ensure effective claims handling Maintain good working relationships with departments, employees and the public Carry out County personnel policies Read, write and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance Implement strategic programs to positively affect County Workers Compensation operations, loss control, and related activities Generate and deliver effective presentations, develop effective performance targets and make staff accountable for related outcomes Employment Qualifications Either : Five years of full-time paid experience in the class of Workers' Compensation Supervisor in Sacramento County service. Or : Five years of full-time paid experience supervising, administering, and managing a Workers’ Compensation staff engaged in claims administration, development and implementation of Return-to-Work and/or Disability Management programs, in conjunction with Safety and Risk Management programs goals and objectives. 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. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS Criminal History and Background Checks : The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies and Procedures B-5, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate’s ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained. The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act. License Requirements : Some positions in this class require possession of a valid State of California Driver License, Class C or higher, at the time of appointment. Failure to maintain appropriate valid California Driver License constitutes cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Designation Requirement : Some positions in this class may require certification by the State of California as a competent administrator in self-insurance plans prior to completion of the probationary period. Failure to obtain and maintain this certification constitutes cause for termination from the class in accordance with Civil Service Commission Rules. Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification is Twelve (12) 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 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. FOR APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES ONLY: Every effort is made to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants such as in the selection of test sites, aides, or other equipment which permits the disabled applicants to compete in the examination process. Applicants with disabilities requesting an applicable ADA testing accommodation must complete a Reasonable Accommodation Request Form filled out and signed by the applicant and their doctor. This form must be submitted to the Disability Compliance Office, 700 H Street, Room 5720, Sacramento, CA 95814, by the cut-off date or final filing date as listed in this job announcement. Download the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form by clicking here or contact by mail or in person the Sacramento County Employment Services Division or Disability Compliance Office. 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: 10/6/2023 5:00 PM Pacific
Aug 26, 2023
Full Time
The Position There is an additional 3.35% Management Differential which is added to the posted salary for this class. This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 9/8/2023, 9/22/2023, 10/6/2023 (Final) Positions in this class are responsible for the overall administration of the Workers' Compensation Program. Program responsibilities include management of all aspects of claims administration program, including disability management, and a viable return-to-work program for injured employees (industrial and non-industrial) that effectively reduces the amount of time lost from the workplace, and implementation of programs to reduce the amount of lost time. This position is also responsible for oversight of contract claims, runoff services, and other related vendors. For more information, view the Workers' Compensation Manager Recruitment Brochure Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of : Principles and practices of personnel management, supervision and training Budget and fiscal operations, workers' compensation laws, administrative regulations (Labor Code 139.5), applicable major court decisions and trends Medical and legal terminology Methods of evaluating workers’ compensation claims, best practices in developing and implementing return-to-work programs, and evaluation of vocational rehabilitation benefit compliance Principles and practices of effective inter- and intra-organizational leadership, personnel management and supervision Ability to : Create and implement an effective, efficient claims management program Oversee the review, investigation, and evaluation of workers' compensation claims, return-to-work, lost time management, and vocational rehabilitation programs in accordance with applicable laws, administrative regulations and major court decisions Analyze all relevant factors of claims, including medical reports, investigative reports, legal correspondence, interviews and communications with appropriate County personnel and other experts Appears as a witness on behalf of the County Educate and train subordinates in order to manage the expeditious resolution of claims. Set priorities and establish office and claims processing procedures in accordance with County policy and relevant laws to ensure effective claims handling Maintain good working relationships with departments, employees and the public Carry out County personnel policies Read, write and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance Implement strategic programs to positively affect County Workers Compensation operations, loss control, and related activities Generate and deliver effective presentations, develop effective performance targets and make staff accountable for related outcomes Employment Qualifications Either : Five years of full-time paid experience in the class of Workers' Compensation Supervisor in Sacramento County service. Or : Five years of full-time paid experience supervising, administering, and managing a Workers’ Compensation staff engaged in claims administration, development and implementation of Return-to-Work and/or Disability Management programs, in conjunction with Safety and Risk Management programs goals and objectives. 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. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS Criminal History and Background Checks : The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies and Procedures B-5, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate’s ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained. The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act. License Requirements : Some positions in this class require possession of a valid State of California Driver License, Class C or higher, at the time of appointment. Failure to maintain appropriate valid California Driver License constitutes cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Designation Requirement : Some positions in this class may require certification by the State of California as a competent administrator in self-insurance plans prior to completion of the probationary period. Failure to obtain and maintain this certification constitutes cause for termination from the class in accordance with Civil Service Commission Rules. Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification is Twelve (12) 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 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. FOR APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES ONLY: Every effort is made to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants such as in the selection of test sites, aides, or other equipment which permits the disabled applicants to compete in the examination process. Applicants with disabilities requesting an applicable ADA testing accommodation must complete a Reasonable Accommodation Request Form filled out and signed by the applicant and their doctor. This form must be submitted to the Disability Compliance Office, 700 H Street, Room 5720, Sacramento, CA 95814, by the cut-off date or final filing date as listed in this job announcement. Download the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form by clicking here or contact by mail or in person the Sacramento County Employment Services Division or Disability Compliance Office. 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: 10/6/2023 5:00 PM Pacific
California State University (CSU) Northridge
18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330, USA
Description: At CSUN we aspire to continually grow as an inclusive, cooperative community! CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. As a leader you will have the opportunity to thrive in a community in which our leaders share common traits as identified in our Leadership Principles https://www.csun.edu/leadership-principles. If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place. Responsibilities Under the general direction of the Associate Director, Talent Acquisition and Compensation, the Classification and Compensation Manager, manages, implements, communicates, consults, and trains on all staff and non-represented student employee classification and compensation programs. The incumbent works collaboratively on classification and compensation issues, with the Associate Director of Talent Acquisition and Compensation and AVP of Human Resources. • Administers in-range progressions, classification reviews, stipend and bonus programs for staff and administrator positions. • Provides oversight for the position management module in PeopleSoft, and acts as liaison with the Chancellor's Office (CO) representing the campus on staff and administrator classification and compensation issues. • Provides vision, leadership, planning, project coordination, and management of classification and compensation strategies to retain high-quality and diverse staff. • Directs and performs general oversight and manages day-to-day operations of the Classification and Compensation team and the Customer Service team. • Educates and develops training for managers and staff employees on classification standards and career pathways for the purpose of developing a skilled workforce and increasing retention. Collaborates to develop career paths and competency models, culture initiatives, skill development, educational growth, and talent processes. Coaches managers and key talent to support career development, leadership effectiveness, and pipeline growth. • As a leader, demonstrates a commitment to student success that is mission aligned with the university’s vision, values and priorities. Establishes an ethical and collegial work environment, promoting a collaborative, accountable and inclusive team. Encourages a courageous and resilient solution-oriented environment by participating in new opportunities to further the mission of the university. Participates in developing initiatives that further support the campus mission with a service-oriented and catalytic mind set. Strengthens employees by being communicative and a talent builder that develops team attributes, furthering departmental goals. • Performs other duties as assigned. 'NOTE: To view the full position description including all of the required qualifications copy and paste this link into your browser: https://bit.ly/3MLSzeF Qualifications • A Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Human Resources Management, Public Administration, or related field. • Equivalent to two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management in an organization with complex personnel systems, preferably in a public institution of higher education or a government agency. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Leadership • Thorough knowledge of the human resources function and its impact on the organization. Expert knowledge of the concepts and principles underlying position classification and compensation systems. Knowledge of all federal, state and local regulations and compliance requirements related to employee compensation. Knowledge of the methods and problems of organizational management and the principles and practices of human resources management. Knowledge of theories and principles of internal and external market analysis. • Strong organizational skills, presentation skills, analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills. Ability to understand a variety of complex problems and generate creative solutions. Ability to plan, coordinate, and direct the work of subordinate staff engaged in various professional, technical, and clerical functions. Ability to quickly learn and apply a variety of CSU and CSUN policies and procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and state and federal labor laws. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the general public. • Ability to set and multi-task priorities and deadlines to ensure that multiple projects are consistently completed in a timely manner. Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion in effectively establishing and maintaining positive working relationships, support a culture of mutual respect and effectively collaborate with all levels of the organization. Ability to work effectively with a diverse multicultural environment. Ability to lead by inspiring, motivating and mentoring others toward goal achievement. Strong customer service orientation. Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing with clarity and proficiency. • Lead diverse teams to support the operational mission and vision of employers by fostering an ethical, inclusive and collegial work environment. • Demonstrated ability to support ongoing improvement through courageous, resilient, and catalytic leadership. • Lead varying initiatives through a collaborative, service-oriented and communicative approach. • Demonstrated commitment to employee development, recognition, and accountability to further operational goals. Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule • Salary is commensurate with knowledge, skills, and experience. The University offers excellent fringe benefits. • The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $85,000 - $95,000 per year, dependent upon qualifications and experience. • The position is currently hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote); however, this is subject to change based on student and/or operational needs. General Information • This position is a sensitive position as designated by the CSU. • A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. • The person holding this position may be considered a 'limited 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. • In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California. • Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN on-line application. To submit an application and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers • Applications received through June 6, 2023, will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until position is filled. • The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University 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 and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. Equal Employment Opportunity CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in CSU Executive Order 1096. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Services at 818-677-2101. Closing Date/Time: Open until filled
Aug 29, 2023
Full Time
Description: At CSUN we aspire to continually grow as an inclusive, cooperative community! CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. As a leader you will have the opportunity to thrive in a community in which our leaders share common traits as identified in our Leadership Principles https://www.csun.edu/leadership-principles. If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place. Responsibilities Under the general direction of the Associate Director, Talent Acquisition and Compensation, the Classification and Compensation Manager, manages, implements, communicates, consults, and trains on all staff and non-represented student employee classification and compensation programs. The incumbent works collaboratively on classification and compensation issues, with the Associate Director of Talent Acquisition and Compensation and AVP of Human Resources. • Administers in-range progressions, classification reviews, stipend and bonus programs for staff and administrator positions. • Provides oversight for the position management module in PeopleSoft, and acts as liaison with the Chancellor's Office (CO) representing the campus on staff and administrator classification and compensation issues. • Provides vision, leadership, planning, project coordination, and management of classification and compensation strategies to retain high-quality and diverse staff. • Directs and performs general oversight and manages day-to-day operations of the Classification and Compensation team and the Customer Service team. • Educates and develops training for managers and staff employees on classification standards and career pathways for the purpose of developing a skilled workforce and increasing retention. Collaborates to develop career paths and competency models, culture initiatives, skill development, educational growth, and talent processes. Coaches managers and key talent to support career development, leadership effectiveness, and pipeline growth. • As a leader, demonstrates a commitment to student success that is mission aligned with the university’s vision, values and priorities. Establishes an ethical and collegial work environment, promoting a collaborative, accountable and inclusive team. Encourages a courageous and resilient solution-oriented environment by participating in new opportunities to further the mission of the university. Participates in developing initiatives that further support the campus mission with a service-oriented and catalytic mind set. Strengthens employees by being communicative and a talent builder that develops team attributes, furthering departmental goals. • Performs other duties as assigned. 'NOTE: To view the full position description including all of the required qualifications copy and paste this link into your browser: https://bit.ly/3MLSzeF Qualifications • A Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Human Resources Management, Public Administration, or related field. • Equivalent to two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management in an organization with complex personnel systems, preferably in a public institution of higher education or a government agency. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Leadership • Thorough knowledge of the human resources function and its impact on the organization. Expert knowledge of the concepts and principles underlying position classification and compensation systems. Knowledge of all federal, state and local regulations and compliance requirements related to employee compensation. Knowledge of the methods and problems of organizational management and the principles and practices of human resources management. Knowledge of theories and principles of internal and external market analysis. • Strong organizational skills, presentation skills, analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills. Ability to understand a variety of complex problems and generate creative solutions. Ability to plan, coordinate, and direct the work of subordinate staff engaged in various professional, technical, and clerical functions. Ability to quickly learn and apply a variety of CSU and CSUN policies and procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and state and federal labor laws. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the general public. • Ability to set and multi-task priorities and deadlines to ensure that multiple projects are consistently completed in a timely manner. Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion in effectively establishing and maintaining positive working relationships, support a culture of mutual respect and effectively collaborate with all levels of the organization. Ability to work effectively with a diverse multicultural environment. Ability to lead by inspiring, motivating and mentoring others toward goal achievement. Strong customer service orientation. Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing with clarity and proficiency. • Lead diverse teams to support the operational mission and vision of employers by fostering an ethical, inclusive and collegial work environment. • Demonstrated ability to support ongoing improvement through courageous, resilient, and catalytic leadership. • Lead varying initiatives through a collaborative, service-oriented and communicative approach. • Demonstrated commitment to employee development, recognition, and accountability to further operational goals. Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule • Salary is commensurate with knowledge, skills, and experience. The University offers excellent fringe benefits. • The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $85,000 - $95,000 per year, dependent upon qualifications and experience. • The position is currently hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote); however, this is subject to change based on student and/or operational needs. General Information • This position is a sensitive position as designated by the CSU. • A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. • The person holding this position may be considered a 'limited 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. • In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California. • Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN on-line application. To submit an application and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers • Applications received through June 6, 2023, will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until position is filled. • The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University 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 and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. Equal Employment Opportunity CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in CSU Executive Order 1096. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Services at 818-677-2101. Closing Date/Time: Open until filled
California State University (CSU) Northridge
18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330, USA
Description: CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun. Major Duties Under general supervision of the Classification and Compensation Manager, the Classification and Compensation Analyst conducts position description reviews and hiring range analysis for recruitment, equity analysis studies, report creation and analysis for staff and management positions. The incumbent assists in reporting salary information to the CSU Chancellor’s Office, including for CSU meet and confer sessions during classification and salary range negotiations. • Interprets and applies collective bargaining agreement interpretation of salary programs, federal and state laws, as well as complex and sensitive CSU classification standards and salary data, for vacant and filled bargaining unit positions. • Coordinates the processing of various types of salary increase and contractual bonus programs, and works on position management system. • Provides administrative support to the Classification and Compensation Manager and the Associate Director of Talent Acquisition/Compensation. • Performs other duties as assigned. *NOTE: To view the full position description including all of the required qualifications copy and paste this link into your browser: https://rb.gy/3yiax Qualifications • Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university. • Equivalent to two years of full-time, progressively responsible professional/technical experience in a related area. • Experience working in classification and compensation or talent acquisition in higher education, or a government agency preferred. Experience working in a union environment is preferred. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities • General knowledge of: principles or organization, administration and management, English grammar, spelling, and punctuation; and office methods, practices, and procedures. • General knowledge of state and federal employment laws, rules, regulations, and collective bargaining procedures. • Demonstrated ability and specialized skills to: analyze and find solutions to problems, communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, faculty, and others; work independently and plan day-to-day activities; quickly learn, interpret, and apply multiple complex rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements; independently apply judgment and discretion; identify, research, analyze, reason logically and resolve problems. Work well under pressure and in constantly changing circumstances; and interact with personnel in a highly professional manner. • Ability to work with a population from diverse backgrounds, including faculty members, students, staff members, alumni, members of the general public, senior University officials, and persons in senior positions outside the University. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule • The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver and more. • Classification/grade: 1176 / Confidential Admin Support / 1 • The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $4058 - $4722 per month, dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $4058 - $7407 per month. • HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday. • REG: This is a Regular position with a two-year probationary period. • The position is currently hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote); however, this is subject to change based on student and/or operational needs. General Information • Applications received through September 11, 2023, will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until position is filled. • This position is a sensitive position as designated by the CSU. • A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. • The person holding this position may be 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. • In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California. • Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN on-line application. To submit an application and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers • The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University 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 and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. Equal Employment Opportunity CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, covered military and veteran status, and disability. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Services at 818-677-2101. Closing Date/Time: Open until filled
Aug 30, 2023
Full Time
Description: CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun. Major Duties Under general supervision of the Classification and Compensation Manager, the Classification and Compensation Analyst conducts position description reviews and hiring range analysis for recruitment, equity analysis studies, report creation and analysis for staff and management positions. The incumbent assists in reporting salary information to the CSU Chancellor’s Office, including for CSU meet and confer sessions during classification and salary range negotiations. • Interprets and applies collective bargaining agreement interpretation of salary programs, federal and state laws, as well as complex and sensitive CSU classification standards and salary data, for vacant and filled bargaining unit positions. • Coordinates the processing of various types of salary increase and contractual bonus programs, and works on position management system. • Provides administrative support to the Classification and Compensation Manager and the Associate Director of Talent Acquisition/Compensation. • Performs other duties as assigned. *NOTE: To view the full position description including all of the required qualifications copy and paste this link into your browser: https://rb.gy/3yiax Qualifications • Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university. • Equivalent to two years of full-time, progressively responsible professional/technical experience in a related area. • Experience working in classification and compensation or talent acquisition in higher education, or a government agency preferred. Experience working in a union environment is preferred. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities • General knowledge of: principles or organization, administration and management, English grammar, spelling, and punctuation; and office methods, practices, and procedures. • General knowledge of state and federal employment laws, rules, regulations, and collective bargaining procedures. • Demonstrated ability and specialized skills to: analyze and find solutions to problems, communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, faculty, and others; work independently and plan day-to-day activities; quickly learn, interpret, and apply multiple complex rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements; independently apply judgment and discretion; identify, research, analyze, reason logically and resolve problems. Work well under pressure and in constantly changing circumstances; and interact with personnel in a highly professional manner. • Ability to work with a population from diverse backgrounds, including faculty members, students, staff members, alumni, members of the general public, senior University officials, and persons in senior positions outside the University. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule • The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver and more. • Classification/grade: 1176 / Confidential Admin Support / 1 • The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $4058 - $4722 per month, dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $4058 - $7407 per month. • HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday. • REG: This is a Regular position with a two-year probationary period. • The position is currently hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote); however, this is subject to change based on student and/or operational needs. General Information • Applications received through September 11, 2023, will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until position is filled. • This position is a sensitive position as designated by the CSU. • A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. • The person holding this position may be 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. • In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California. • Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN on-line application. To submit an application and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers • The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University 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 and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. Equal Employment Opportunity CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, covered military and veteran status, and disability. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Services at 818-677-2101. Closing Date/Time: Open until filled
Irvine Ranch Water District, CA
Irvine, California, United States
General Description We are excited to announce the opening of the Reliability Manager position within Asset Systems ! The Position: A Reliability Manager is responsible for effectively managing the District’s Asset Management Program. Under general direction, a Reliability Manager: Plans and organizes asset management and reliability activities. Collaborates with other departments to coordinate and oversee management of the District’s assets. Monitors assets to ensure reliability to minimize life cycle cost. Develops efficient processes and procedures that capture essential information for informed decision-making to optimize asset life. An I deal Candidate for the Reliability Manager position will have a strong technical background including a deep understanding of the principles of reliability engineering, predictive maintenance techniques, failure analysis, and statistical analysis. This candidate will be skilled at identifying, analyzing, and solving complex problems related to equipment reliability and performance, using data-driven approaches to troubleshoot and resolve issues effectively. Assessing and managing risk is a crucial competency for our Reliability Manager; identifying potential failure points, evaluating the impact of failures, and implementing risk mitigation strategies to ensure continuous and safe operations. An ideal candidate will have experience utilizing effective maintenance strategies and approaches to maximize equipment reliability, such as preventive maintenance, condition-based maintenance, and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM). Competence in data analysis tools and techniques are key; interpreting data from various sources, including sensors, maintenance records, and failure reports; to make informed decisions and improve reliability. We are seeking a candidate with strong leadership skills and a continuous improvement mindset to motivate and guide the team toward achieving reliability goals. Effective communication skills are crucial for interactions with cross-functional teams, presenting data-driven insights to stakeholders and articulating the importance of reliability initiatives to higher management. Safety is paramount at Irvine Ranch Water District, and our Reliability Manager must be well-versed in safety protocols and regulations to ensure the well-being of employees and assets. Summary of Duties Provide training and mentoring for Asset Systems Staff and other District staff with respect to asset management and reliability practices. Regularly monitor performance and provide coaching for performance improvement and development. Recommend compensation and provide other rewards to recognize performance. Subject to management concurrence, approve or take disciplinary action, up to and including termination, to address performance deficiencies, in accordance with District policies and labor contract agreements. Provide day-to-day leadership and works with staff to ensure a high-performance, customer service-oriented work environment that supports achieving the department's and the District’s mission, objectives, and values. Applies process improvement and quality management principles to assigned areas of responsibility. Identify opportunities for improving the District’s asset management practice, ensuring consistency in methodologies and practices, and alignment with department strategies and priorities. Participate in the creation and implementation of department policies, plans, and strategies. Lead and direct staff and outside consulting resources in the development and application of new methods and processes to achieve higher efficiency, quality, and innovation. Participate in and lead root cause analysis and incident investigations involving equipment failures and safety incidents. Develop and maintain an EAM system (Maximo) which integrates with existing information technology systems e.g., the District's financial system (Oracle EBS), geospatial system (ESRI ArcGIS), etc. Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the asset database by tracking asset acquisition, replacement/decommissioning, and associated replacement costs and condition assessments. Develop, implement, monitor, and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for operational activities. Investigate and report on EAM performance measured against industry benchmarks and agreed upon performance indicators. Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive and responsive, predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance program for District assets. Assist in developing and maintaining maintenance plans and Capital Improvement Programs (CIPs) for all infrastructure asset groups. Research and make recommendations on best and appropriate practices for asset management and maintenance systems. Effectively utilize predictive and other non-destructive testing methodologies designed to identify and isolate inherent reliability problems. Analyze data to understand relationships between asset age, condition, rate of deterioration, and life cycle rehabilitation cost-benefit. Interpret trends, identify and manage risks, develop recommendations with preferred option. Assist in the development of engineering standards that effectively extend asset life cycle. Collaborate with managers and staff regarding the rehabilitation, repair, or replacement of District assets. Develop and refine approaches to evaluate and measure risk tolerance in collaboration and coordination with mangers and staff to guide District’s asset management decisions, activities, and investments. Lead initiatives across multiple District departments leading to organizational improvement, cultural change, and overall process improvements related to asset management and systems reliability. Produce and maintain updates of the Asset Management Plan that documents the state of the assets, levels of service, asset criticality, maintenance, and CIP needs. Act as a liaison to provide input to ensure reliability/maintainability on new/modified installations. Investigate equipment failure to derive understanding, learning and recommend action to correct/prevent. Develop reports/presentations to share learnings. Develop engineering solutions to repetitive failures and other significant problems (i.e., capacity, quality, cost, or regulatory compliance) that adversely affect the District's operations. Prepare reports for internal use and presentations to advisory committees, senior staff, and Board of Directors. Provide status reports on maintenance activity and KPIs as needed. Provide technical support to operations, maintenance management, and other personnel. Comply with District safety work-related practices and attend relevant safety training. Ensure appropriate safety training for work being performed by assigned staff. Ensure safety meetings (tailgates) are held bi-weekly. Conduct visual safety inspections and report findings to Safety office as appropriate. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education: A combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field. Master's degree in engineering or a related field preferred. Experience : Seven years of engineering experience is required. Three years of supervisory experience required. Thorough knowledge of theory, principles, practices and techniques of science and engineering as they apply to a large, complex potable/recycled water systems either through formal training or related experience highly desirable. Extensive knowledge of government/utility agency infrastructure asset management processes, procedures and practices including familiarity with PAS-55 and/or ISO 55000 on Asset Management or IBM Maximo is preferred. Licenses/Certifications: Valid Class 'C' California Driver's License required. Registered Professional Engineer in the State of California strongly desired. Society for Maintenance & Reliability Professionals (SMRP) Certification or similar professional certification strongly desired. Additional Information The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of office/field employees and management. Represent the District in a professional manner when dealing with outside professionals and vendors. Ability to explain, demonstrate and clarify to others within well-established policies, procedures, and standards, as well as the ability to follow specific instructions and respond to simple and difficult requests from others. Mathematical Ability Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate percentages. Understanding of advanced principles and mathematical reasoning and the ability to successfully apply that knowledge to solve scientific and engineering problems. Technology Ability High level of computer skills and experience in the use and management of EAM work order system and familiar with variety of EAM software modules and features. Experience on the use of Enterprise Financial System such as Oracle EBS or other similar system. Highly proficient in MS Office suite software and capable of performing advanced spreadsheet and database functions. Proficient with computer scheduling software (e.g., MS Project), geospatial program (e.g., ESRI ArcGIS), and computer-based cost estimating. Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability Ability to use good personal judgment and discretion in performing all job functions. Ability to remain calm in crisis and emergency situations. Ability to use discretion when handling and disseminating sensitive information. Physical Requirements Regularly required to sit, bend, stoop, and stand. Occasionally required to lift up to 25 lbs. Environmental Adaptability Noise level is generally equivalent to typical office environment. Ability to work in an environment, which may expose employee to hazardous materials and environment. Occasional visits to District facilities where noise level may be higher than typical office environment. IRWD’s employees enjoy working in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where they form strong bonds with fellow employees. To ensure effective communication and promote a collaborative team environment, employees report to work each day in the office or in the field, depending on their positions. IRWD offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. These benefits include the following: retirement benefits; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; anda variety of other benefits. Benefits may vary based on employment status. This benefits overview is intended to be a summary, is not intended to be all-inclusive,and may not be applicable to all employees. Retirement Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013: The District, in compliance with the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2012 (PEPRA), implemented a third tier for new employees hired on or after January 1, 2013. New employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who have not been in PERS membership or in membership with a reciprocal retirement system within 6 months of hire date will receive benefits under the California Public Employees Retirement System at a 2 percent at age 62 formula. This formula gradually increases to a maximum benefits of 2.5 percent at age 67. Final compensation calculations will be based on the highest three-year average of regular recurring pay. The District pays the employer's share of these costs. The employee share of the pension cost of 7.50% is paid in full by the employees hired under this formula. Employees hired on or after September 29, 2012 or "Classic" PERS members hired on or after January 1, 2013: On September 24, 2012, the IRWD Board of Directors approved the addition of a second tier to the CalPERS retirement benefits. New employees hired on or after September 29th through December 31, 2012, and employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who have been in PERS membership or in membership with a reciprocal retirement system, will receive benefits under the California Public Employees Retirement System at 2 percent at age 60 formula. This formula gradually increases to a maximum benefit of 2.418% at age 63. The District pays the employer share of these costs and the employee share of the pension cost of 7% is paid in full by the employees hired under this formula. Final retirement compensation calculations are based on the highest three-year average of regular, recurring pay. IRWDdoes not participate or pay into Social Security except for the Medicare portion. Medical Insurance IRWD contracts with CalPERS for medical insurance coverage. Employees may elect coverage from a variety of PPO and HMO plans. The employee and District contribution for health insurance varies by plan.Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Dental Insurance IRWD contracts with Delta Dental for dental coverage.IRWD pays 100% of the premium for dental coverage for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Vision Insurance IRWD contracts with the EyeMed for vision coverage. IRWD pays 100% of the premium for vision coverage for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Life Insurance Elgible employees are provided with life insurance coverage equal to three or four times their annual salary, depending on their level of compensation. Eligible dependents are also covered for a flat benefit amount. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Deferred Compensation Participation in adeferred compensation plan is available through Great West Retirement Services. Enrollment is voluntary and contributions are employee-paid and subject to IRS limits. The District matches employee contributions up to 3% of base pay after 1 year of employment. Paid Vacation Eligible employees begin accruing vacation benefits at the rate of 80 hours per year for the first 5 years of employment and are eligible to use paid vacation time after 6 months of employment. Employees accrue 120 hours per year after 5 years of employment and 160 hours per year after 10 years of employment. Paid Holidays The District offers 11 scheduled paid holidaysplus one personal holiday per year. Sick Leave Eligible employees accrue 96 hours of sick leave annually. Flexible Spending Accounts Eligible employees may elect to participate in the District's Flex Advantage program. This program allows employees to deposit pre-tax dollars into special accounts to be used for a variety of purposes, including paying for qualified miscellaneous health care expenses and dependent care expenses. IRWD contracts with a third party administer to process payments from employee accounts using claim forms or a Flex Spending debit card. Educational Assistance The District will share in the pre-approved educational costs of tuition and books for employees who wish to attend college or take certification classes.
Sep 14, 2023
Full Time
General Description We are excited to announce the opening of the Reliability Manager position within Asset Systems ! The Position: A Reliability Manager is responsible for effectively managing the District’s Asset Management Program. Under general direction, a Reliability Manager: Plans and organizes asset management and reliability activities. Collaborates with other departments to coordinate and oversee management of the District’s assets. Monitors assets to ensure reliability to minimize life cycle cost. Develops efficient processes and procedures that capture essential information for informed decision-making to optimize asset life. An I deal Candidate for the Reliability Manager position will have a strong technical background including a deep understanding of the principles of reliability engineering, predictive maintenance techniques, failure analysis, and statistical analysis. This candidate will be skilled at identifying, analyzing, and solving complex problems related to equipment reliability and performance, using data-driven approaches to troubleshoot and resolve issues effectively. Assessing and managing risk is a crucial competency for our Reliability Manager; identifying potential failure points, evaluating the impact of failures, and implementing risk mitigation strategies to ensure continuous and safe operations. An ideal candidate will have experience utilizing effective maintenance strategies and approaches to maximize equipment reliability, such as preventive maintenance, condition-based maintenance, and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM). Competence in data analysis tools and techniques are key; interpreting data from various sources, including sensors, maintenance records, and failure reports; to make informed decisions and improve reliability. We are seeking a candidate with strong leadership skills and a continuous improvement mindset to motivate and guide the team toward achieving reliability goals. Effective communication skills are crucial for interactions with cross-functional teams, presenting data-driven insights to stakeholders and articulating the importance of reliability initiatives to higher management. Safety is paramount at Irvine Ranch Water District, and our Reliability Manager must be well-versed in safety protocols and regulations to ensure the well-being of employees and assets. Summary of Duties Provide training and mentoring for Asset Systems Staff and other District staff with respect to asset management and reliability practices. Regularly monitor performance and provide coaching for performance improvement and development. Recommend compensation and provide other rewards to recognize performance. Subject to management concurrence, approve or take disciplinary action, up to and including termination, to address performance deficiencies, in accordance with District policies and labor contract agreements. Provide day-to-day leadership and works with staff to ensure a high-performance, customer service-oriented work environment that supports achieving the department's and the District’s mission, objectives, and values. Applies process improvement and quality management principles to assigned areas of responsibility. Identify opportunities for improving the District’s asset management practice, ensuring consistency in methodologies and practices, and alignment with department strategies and priorities. Participate in the creation and implementation of department policies, plans, and strategies. Lead and direct staff and outside consulting resources in the development and application of new methods and processes to achieve higher efficiency, quality, and innovation. Participate in and lead root cause analysis and incident investigations involving equipment failures and safety incidents. Develop and maintain an EAM system (Maximo) which integrates with existing information technology systems e.g., the District's financial system (Oracle EBS), geospatial system (ESRI ArcGIS), etc. Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the asset database by tracking asset acquisition, replacement/decommissioning, and associated replacement costs and condition assessments. Develop, implement, monitor, and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for operational activities. Investigate and report on EAM performance measured against industry benchmarks and agreed upon performance indicators. Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive and responsive, predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance program for District assets. Assist in developing and maintaining maintenance plans and Capital Improvement Programs (CIPs) for all infrastructure asset groups. Research and make recommendations on best and appropriate practices for asset management and maintenance systems. Effectively utilize predictive and other non-destructive testing methodologies designed to identify and isolate inherent reliability problems. Analyze data to understand relationships between asset age, condition, rate of deterioration, and life cycle rehabilitation cost-benefit. Interpret trends, identify and manage risks, develop recommendations with preferred option. Assist in the development of engineering standards that effectively extend asset life cycle. Collaborate with managers and staff regarding the rehabilitation, repair, or replacement of District assets. Develop and refine approaches to evaluate and measure risk tolerance in collaboration and coordination with mangers and staff to guide District’s asset management decisions, activities, and investments. Lead initiatives across multiple District departments leading to organizational improvement, cultural change, and overall process improvements related to asset management and systems reliability. Produce and maintain updates of the Asset Management Plan that documents the state of the assets, levels of service, asset criticality, maintenance, and CIP needs. Act as a liaison to provide input to ensure reliability/maintainability on new/modified installations. Investigate equipment failure to derive understanding, learning and recommend action to correct/prevent. Develop reports/presentations to share learnings. Develop engineering solutions to repetitive failures and other significant problems (i.e., capacity, quality, cost, or regulatory compliance) that adversely affect the District's operations. Prepare reports for internal use and presentations to advisory committees, senior staff, and Board of Directors. Provide status reports on maintenance activity and KPIs as needed. Provide technical support to operations, maintenance management, and other personnel. Comply with District safety work-related practices and attend relevant safety training. Ensure appropriate safety training for work being performed by assigned staff. Ensure safety meetings (tailgates) are held bi-weekly. Conduct visual safety inspections and report findings to Safety office as appropriate. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education: A combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field. Master's degree in engineering or a related field preferred. Experience : Seven years of engineering experience is required. Three years of supervisory experience required. Thorough knowledge of theory, principles, practices and techniques of science and engineering as they apply to a large, complex potable/recycled water systems either through formal training or related experience highly desirable. Extensive knowledge of government/utility agency infrastructure asset management processes, procedures and practices including familiarity with PAS-55 and/or ISO 55000 on Asset Management or IBM Maximo is preferred. Licenses/Certifications: Valid Class 'C' California Driver's License required. Registered Professional Engineer in the State of California strongly desired. Society for Maintenance & Reliability Professionals (SMRP) Certification or similar professional certification strongly desired. Additional Information The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of office/field employees and management. Represent the District in a professional manner when dealing with outside professionals and vendors. Ability to explain, demonstrate and clarify to others within well-established policies, procedures, and standards, as well as the ability to follow specific instructions and respond to simple and difficult requests from others. Mathematical Ability Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate percentages. Understanding of advanced principles and mathematical reasoning and the ability to successfully apply that knowledge to solve scientific and engineering problems. Technology Ability High level of computer skills and experience in the use and management of EAM work order system and familiar with variety of EAM software modules and features. Experience on the use of Enterprise Financial System such as Oracle EBS or other similar system. Highly proficient in MS Office suite software and capable of performing advanced spreadsheet and database functions. Proficient with computer scheduling software (e.g., MS Project), geospatial program (e.g., ESRI ArcGIS), and computer-based cost estimating. Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability Ability to use good personal judgment and discretion in performing all job functions. Ability to remain calm in crisis and emergency situations. Ability to use discretion when handling and disseminating sensitive information. Physical Requirements Regularly required to sit, bend, stoop, and stand. Occasionally required to lift up to 25 lbs. Environmental Adaptability Noise level is generally equivalent to typical office environment. Ability to work in an environment, which may expose employee to hazardous materials and environment. Occasional visits to District facilities where noise level may be higher than typical office environment. IRWD’s employees enjoy working in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where they form strong bonds with fellow employees. To ensure effective communication and promote a collaborative team environment, employees report to work each day in the office or in the field, depending on their positions. IRWD offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. These benefits include the following: retirement benefits; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; anda variety of other benefits. Benefits may vary based on employment status. This benefits overview is intended to be a summary, is not intended to be all-inclusive,and may not be applicable to all employees. Retirement Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013: The District, in compliance with the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2012 (PEPRA), implemented a third tier for new employees hired on or after January 1, 2013. New employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who have not been in PERS membership or in membership with a reciprocal retirement system within 6 months of hire date will receive benefits under the California Public Employees Retirement System at a 2 percent at age 62 formula. This formula gradually increases to a maximum benefits of 2.5 percent at age 67. Final compensation calculations will be based on the highest three-year average of regular recurring pay. The District pays the employer's share of these costs. The employee share of the pension cost of 7.50% is paid in full by the employees hired under this formula. Employees hired on or after September 29, 2012 or "Classic" PERS members hired on or after January 1, 2013: On September 24, 2012, the IRWD Board of Directors approved the addition of a second tier to the CalPERS retirement benefits. New employees hired on or after September 29th through December 31, 2012, and employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who have been in PERS membership or in membership with a reciprocal retirement system, will receive benefits under the California Public Employees Retirement System at 2 percent at age 60 formula. This formula gradually increases to a maximum benefit of 2.418% at age 63. The District pays the employer share of these costs and the employee share of the pension cost of 7% is paid in full by the employees hired under this formula. Final retirement compensation calculations are based on the highest three-year average of regular, recurring pay. IRWDdoes not participate or pay into Social Security except for the Medicare portion. Medical Insurance IRWD contracts with CalPERS for medical insurance coverage. Employees may elect coverage from a variety of PPO and HMO plans. The employee and District contribution for health insurance varies by plan.Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Dental Insurance IRWD contracts with Delta Dental for dental coverage.IRWD pays 100% of the premium for dental coverage for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Vision Insurance IRWD contracts with the EyeMed for vision coverage. IRWD pays 100% of the premium for vision coverage for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Life Insurance Elgible employees are provided with life insurance coverage equal to three or four times their annual salary, depending on their level of compensation. Eligible dependents are also covered for a flat benefit amount. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Deferred Compensation Participation in adeferred compensation plan is available through Great West Retirement Services. Enrollment is voluntary and contributions are employee-paid and subject to IRS limits. The District matches employee contributions up to 3% of base pay after 1 year of employment. Paid Vacation Eligible employees begin accruing vacation benefits at the rate of 80 hours per year for the first 5 years of employment and are eligible to use paid vacation time after 6 months of employment. Employees accrue 120 hours per year after 5 years of employment and 160 hours per year after 10 years of employment. Paid Holidays The District offers 11 scheduled paid holidaysplus one personal holiday per year. Sick Leave Eligible employees accrue 96 hours of sick leave annually. Flexible Spending Accounts Eligible employees may elect to participate in the District's Flex Advantage program. This program allows employees to deposit pre-tax dollars into special accounts to be used for a variety of purposes, including paying for qualified miscellaneous health care expenses and dependent care expenses. IRWD contracts with a third party administer to process payments from employee accounts using claim forms or a Flex Spending debit card. Educational Assistance The District will share in the pre-approved educational costs of tuition and books for employees who wish to attend college or take certification classes.
Irvine Ranch Water District, CA
Irvine, California, United States
General Description The Irvine Ranch Water District is excited to open recruitment for our Regulatory Compliance Manager! Under general direction, a Regulatory Compliance Manager will plan, manage and coordinate the District’s regulatory compliance programs to meet regulations governing water, recycled water, sewage and groundwater; and develop and implement proactive solutions to compliance issues. They will direct, manage, supervise and coordinate the activities and operations of the Regulatory Compliance Staff. The ideal candidate for the role of Regulatory Compliance Manager embodies a fusion of core competencies and comprehensive duties that encompass the diverse spectrum of regulatory oversight. Their deep-rooted understanding of regulatory intricacies is matched by their adeptness in establishing regulatory compliance programs that align with District goals. This candidate possesses an ability to navigate intricate regulatory landscapes, exemplified by their role as a liaison with various departments and outside agencies, negotiating and resolving contentious compliance-related matters while effectively communicating compliance requisites to stakeholders at all levels. This candidate's leadership is demonstrated by their dedicated support for the District's Safety Program, wherein their responsibilities extend to ensuring the safety of the Regulatory Compliance Team through training, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and the reinforcement of safe work practices. Their proactive stance is also evident in their preparation, review, and submission of mandatory reports to regulatory agencies, which include the State Water Resources Control Board, the South Coast Air Quality Management District, and the California Division of Drinking Water. Their strategic acumen comes into play as they plan and oversee District-wide programs that guarantee adherence to regulations governing water, sewage, recycled water, urban runoff, and groundwater discharges. Moreover, they manage the Regulatory Compliance staff's workflow, coordinating with the Water Quality Manager, conducting field inspections of local industrial dischargers, and overseeing the field team for potable water, recycled water, sewage, air emissions, and biosolids. Their engagement in professional group meetings demonstrates their commitment to staying current with evolving trends and innovations in the realm of regulatory compliance. Their keen insights extend to evaluating and explaining potential compliance impacts arising from proposed legislation and regulations, contributing to the District's advocacy efforts and facilitating necessary adaptations. Their role in the development and administration of the Department's annual budget showcases their fiscal prudence, as they contribute to forecasting funds for staffing, equipment, materials, supplies, and professional services. In the capacity of staff management, they participate in the selection, training, counseling, and evaluation of team members, aligning with the District's guidelines and policies. This comprehensive candidate adeptly balances leadership, technical expertise, and strategic acumen, poised to drive the District's regulatory compliance objectives while cultivating a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and adherence to the highest standards of quality. Summary of Duties Establish regulatory compliance and related programs and priorities to meet District regulatory compliance goals and objectives. Support the District’s Safety Program and have primary responsibility for the safety of the Regulatory Compliance Team including training, the use of PPE, and holding staff accountable for safe work practices. Serve as the liaison for the Regulatory Compliance Group with other departments, and outside agencies; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues, especially those related to compliance matters; and explain compliance requirements to staff, the Board of Directors, and members of the public, as necessary. Prepare, review and submit required reports to regulatory agencies including the State Water Resources Control Board (including the Division of Drinking Water and local Regional Boards), South Coast Air Quality Management District, California Air Resources Board, and others. Manage renewal of key regulatory permits including IRWD’s Master Reclamation Permit and Clean Air Act Title V permit. Hire and manage consultants, as needed, to support projects and programs. Plan, organize and supervise the work of the Regulatory Compliance staff including coordination with the Water Quality Manager; assign, review and evaluate the work of staff and coordinate training and development. This includes field inspections of local industrial dischargers to the District sewer system. Monitoring is predominantly for the potable water, recycled water, and sewage systems. Other monitoring includes air emissions and biosolids and, as needed, support monitoring efforts associated with the treatment of urban runoff. Represent the District and work closely with regulatory agencies to provide information and technical assistance and to facilitate cooperative and timely resolution of issues. Coordinate District programs with regulatory agencies to ensure District knowledge and understanding of, and compliance with, applicable regulatory guidelines. Plan and manage District-wide programs to ensure compliance with regulations governing water, sewage recycled water, urban runoff, and groundwater discharges. Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for regulatory programs; recommend and administer policies and procedures. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of regulatory compliance relative to water, air, biosolids and sewage treatment. Evaluate and explain potential compliance impacts from proposed legislation and regulation to the District’s advocacy team. Also assist with identifying legislative and regulatory changes that could benefit IRWD, which the District’s advocacy team could then advance. Coordinate with District staff to develop positions and advocacy on these matters. Participate in the development and administration of the Department’s annual budget; participate in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies, and professional services; monitor and approve expenditures. Participate in the selection, training, and, if necessary, counseling of staff. Recommend salary adjustments, promotions and disciplinary action for assigned staff. Review and evaluate the performance of assigned staff on a periodic basis, within the District’s guidelines and policies. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in a related scientific field in Biology, Chemistry, or Environmental Science from an accredited college or university is required. Relevant advanced degree or coursework preferred. Ten years of experience with responsibility for regulatory compliance with a minimum of three years in a water or sewage-oriented environment or agency required. Examples of relevant experience: drafting and negotiation of permits; drafting standard compliance reports; evaluating data and information for compliance with permits and other requirements; responding to and working with regulators to address non-compliance events; and communicating complex regulatory matters and requirements to staff, the Board of Directors, and others. Relevant certification is preferred including but not limited to: Biosolids Land Management, Environmental Compliance Inspection, Laboratory Analysis, Environmental Audit Certification, or Air Quality Certified Permitting. Valid Class ‘C’ California Driver’s License required. Knowledge of: Operational characteristics, services, and activities of an environmental compliance and monitoring program Principles and practices of environmental science including an understanding and usage of common terms and units such as 30-day average, pH, mg/L, acid/base, laboratory analysis, quality control and assurance, and grab and composite sample methods Principles and practices of program development and administration including the use of electronic systems for tracking and reporting Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration Principles of supervision, training, coaching and performance evaluation Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations especially as it relates to water, sewage, air, biosolids and pretreatment Additional Information IRWD Corporate Values Irvine Ranch Water District believes that its values drive the character, culture, and capacity of our organization. IRWD was built on values, and we weave them into the fabric of everything we do. Values are the ingredients in our recipe for both institutional and individual success. They are a code of conduct to promote positive outcomes for others and ourselves. They are more than words on a wall or a website. We live by them every day. We pledge to keep them relevant in an ever-changing world. IRWD’s employees enjoy working in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where they form strong bonds with fellow employees. To ensure effective communication and promote a collaborative team environment, employees report to work each day in the office or in the field, depending on their positions. The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication Ability to communicate effectively with all office/field employees and management levels. Represent District in a professional manner when dealing with regulators and customers. Ability to explain, demonstrate and clarify to others within well-established policies, procedures and standards, as well as the ability to follow specific instructions and respond to simple and difficult requests from others. Mathematical Ability Understand and able to work with mathematical concepts including statistics and the fundamentals of algebra, geometry and trigonometry. Technology Ability Computer literacy in MS Office software including Access, Word, and Excel, or equivalent database, spreadsheet, and word processing programs. Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability Ability to use good personal judgment and discretion in performing all job functions. Physical Requirements Regularly required to sit, walk, bend, stoop and stand. Ability to correctly differentiate and interpret colors. Must be able to lift 25 lbs. on a routine basis. Environmental Adaptability Ability to work in an environment with exposure to possible levels of unknown concentrations, malodorous, chemical, or other materials in the laboratory/field. Other Abilities Oversee and participate in the management of a comprehensive environmental compliance and monitoring program. Oversee, direct, and coordinate the work of staff. Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff. Interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. IRWD offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. These benefits include the following: retirement benefits; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; anda variety of other benefits. Benefits may vary based on employment status. This benefits overview is intended to be a summary, is not intended to be all-inclusive,and may not be applicable to all employees. Retirement Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013: The District, in compliance with the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2012 (PEPRA), implemented a third tier for new employees hired on or after January 1, 2013. New employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who have not been in PERS membership or in membership with a reciprocal retirement system within 6 months of hire date will receive benefits under the California Public Employees Retirement System at a 2 percent at age 62 formula. This formula gradually increases to a maximum benefits of 2.5 percent at age 67. Final compensation calculations will be based on the highest three-year average of regular recurring pay. The District pays the employer's share of these costs. The employee share of the pension cost of 7.50% is paid in full by the employees hired under this formula. Employees hired on or after September 29, 2012 or "Classic" PERS members hired on or after January 1, 2013: On September 24, 2012, the IRWD Board of Directors approved the addition of a second tier to the CalPERS retirement benefits. New employees hired on or after September 29th through December 31, 2012, and employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who have been in PERS membership or in membership with a reciprocal retirement system, will receive benefits under the California Public Employees Retirement System at 2 percent at age 60 formula. This formula gradually increases to a maximum benefit of 2.418% at age 63. The District pays the employer share of these costs and the employee share of the pension cost of 7% is paid in full by the employees hired under this formula. Final retirement compensation calculations are based on the highest three-year average of regular, recurring pay. IRWDdoes not participate or pay into Social Security except for the Medicare portion. Medical Insurance IRWD contracts with CalPERS for medical insurance coverage. Employees may elect coverage from a variety of PPO and HMO plans. The employee and District contribution for health insurance varies by plan.Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Dental Insurance IRWD contracts with Delta Dental for dental coverage.IRWD pays 100% of the premium for dental coverage for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Vision Insurance IRWD contracts with the EyeMed for vision coverage. IRWD pays 100% of the premium for vision coverage for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Life Insurance Elgible employees are provided with life insurance coverage equal to three or four times their annual salary, depending on their level of compensation. Eligible dependents are also covered for a flat benefit amount. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Deferred Compensation Participation in adeferred compensation plan is available through Great West Retirement Services. Enrollment is voluntary and contributions are employee-paid and subject to IRS limits. The District matches employee contributions up to 3% of base pay after 1 year of employment. Paid Vacation Eligible employees begin accruing vacation benefits at the rate of 80 hours per year for the first 5 years of employment and are eligible to use paid vacation time after 6 months of employment. Employees accrue 120 hours per year after 5 years of employment and 160 hours per year after 10 years of employment. Paid Holidays The District offers 11 scheduled paid holidaysplus one personal holiday per year. Sick Leave Eligible employees accrue 96 hours of sick leave annually. Flexible Spending Accounts Eligible employees may elect to participate in the District's Flex Advantage program. This program allows employees to deposit pre-tax dollars into special accounts to be used for a variety of purposes, including paying for qualified miscellaneous health care expenses and dependent care expenses. IRWD contracts with a third party administer to process payments from employee accounts using claim forms or a Flex Spending debit card. Educational Assistance The District will share in the pre-approved educational costs of tuition and books for employees who wish to attend college or take certification classes. Closing Date/Time: 9/29/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Aug 29, 2023
Full Time
General Description The Irvine Ranch Water District is excited to open recruitment for our Regulatory Compliance Manager! Under general direction, a Regulatory Compliance Manager will plan, manage and coordinate the District’s regulatory compliance programs to meet regulations governing water, recycled water, sewage and groundwater; and develop and implement proactive solutions to compliance issues. They will direct, manage, supervise and coordinate the activities and operations of the Regulatory Compliance Staff. The ideal candidate for the role of Regulatory Compliance Manager embodies a fusion of core competencies and comprehensive duties that encompass the diverse spectrum of regulatory oversight. Their deep-rooted understanding of regulatory intricacies is matched by their adeptness in establishing regulatory compliance programs that align with District goals. This candidate possesses an ability to navigate intricate regulatory landscapes, exemplified by their role as a liaison with various departments and outside agencies, negotiating and resolving contentious compliance-related matters while effectively communicating compliance requisites to stakeholders at all levels. This candidate's leadership is demonstrated by their dedicated support for the District's Safety Program, wherein their responsibilities extend to ensuring the safety of the Regulatory Compliance Team through training, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and the reinforcement of safe work practices. Their proactive stance is also evident in their preparation, review, and submission of mandatory reports to regulatory agencies, which include the State Water Resources Control Board, the South Coast Air Quality Management District, and the California Division of Drinking Water. Their strategic acumen comes into play as they plan and oversee District-wide programs that guarantee adherence to regulations governing water, sewage, recycled water, urban runoff, and groundwater discharges. Moreover, they manage the Regulatory Compliance staff's workflow, coordinating with the Water Quality Manager, conducting field inspections of local industrial dischargers, and overseeing the field team for potable water, recycled water, sewage, air emissions, and biosolids. Their engagement in professional group meetings demonstrates their commitment to staying current with evolving trends and innovations in the realm of regulatory compliance. Their keen insights extend to evaluating and explaining potential compliance impacts arising from proposed legislation and regulations, contributing to the District's advocacy efforts and facilitating necessary adaptations. Their role in the development and administration of the Department's annual budget showcases their fiscal prudence, as they contribute to forecasting funds for staffing, equipment, materials, supplies, and professional services. In the capacity of staff management, they participate in the selection, training, counseling, and evaluation of team members, aligning with the District's guidelines and policies. This comprehensive candidate adeptly balances leadership, technical expertise, and strategic acumen, poised to drive the District's regulatory compliance objectives while cultivating a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and adherence to the highest standards of quality. Summary of Duties Establish regulatory compliance and related programs and priorities to meet District regulatory compliance goals and objectives. Support the District’s Safety Program and have primary responsibility for the safety of the Regulatory Compliance Team including training, the use of PPE, and holding staff accountable for safe work practices. Serve as the liaison for the Regulatory Compliance Group with other departments, and outside agencies; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues, especially those related to compliance matters; and explain compliance requirements to staff, the Board of Directors, and members of the public, as necessary. Prepare, review and submit required reports to regulatory agencies including the State Water Resources Control Board (including the Division of Drinking Water and local Regional Boards), South Coast Air Quality Management District, California Air Resources Board, and others. Manage renewal of key regulatory permits including IRWD’s Master Reclamation Permit and Clean Air Act Title V permit. Hire and manage consultants, as needed, to support projects and programs. Plan, organize and supervise the work of the Regulatory Compliance staff including coordination with the Water Quality Manager; assign, review and evaluate the work of staff and coordinate training and development. This includes field inspections of local industrial dischargers to the District sewer system. Monitoring is predominantly for the potable water, recycled water, and sewage systems. Other monitoring includes air emissions and biosolids and, as needed, support monitoring efforts associated with the treatment of urban runoff. Represent the District and work closely with regulatory agencies to provide information and technical assistance and to facilitate cooperative and timely resolution of issues. Coordinate District programs with regulatory agencies to ensure District knowledge and understanding of, and compliance with, applicable regulatory guidelines. Plan and manage District-wide programs to ensure compliance with regulations governing water, sewage recycled water, urban runoff, and groundwater discharges. Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for regulatory programs; recommend and administer policies and procedures. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of regulatory compliance relative to water, air, biosolids and sewage treatment. Evaluate and explain potential compliance impacts from proposed legislation and regulation to the District’s advocacy team. Also assist with identifying legislative and regulatory changes that could benefit IRWD, which the District’s advocacy team could then advance. Coordinate with District staff to develop positions and advocacy on these matters. Participate in the development and administration of the Department’s annual budget; participate in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies, and professional services; monitor and approve expenditures. Participate in the selection, training, and, if necessary, counseling of staff. Recommend salary adjustments, promotions and disciplinary action for assigned staff. Review and evaluate the performance of assigned staff on a periodic basis, within the District’s guidelines and policies. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in a related scientific field in Biology, Chemistry, or Environmental Science from an accredited college or university is required. Relevant advanced degree or coursework preferred. Ten years of experience with responsibility for regulatory compliance with a minimum of three years in a water or sewage-oriented environment or agency required. Examples of relevant experience: drafting and negotiation of permits; drafting standard compliance reports; evaluating data and information for compliance with permits and other requirements; responding to and working with regulators to address non-compliance events; and communicating complex regulatory matters and requirements to staff, the Board of Directors, and others. Relevant certification is preferred including but not limited to: Biosolids Land Management, Environmental Compliance Inspection, Laboratory Analysis, Environmental Audit Certification, or Air Quality Certified Permitting. Valid Class ‘C’ California Driver’s License required. Knowledge of: Operational characteristics, services, and activities of an environmental compliance and monitoring program Principles and practices of environmental science including an understanding and usage of common terms and units such as 30-day average, pH, mg/L, acid/base, laboratory analysis, quality control and assurance, and grab and composite sample methods Principles and practices of program development and administration including the use of electronic systems for tracking and reporting Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration Principles of supervision, training, coaching and performance evaluation Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations especially as it relates to water, sewage, air, biosolids and pretreatment Additional Information IRWD Corporate Values Irvine Ranch Water District believes that its values drive the character, culture, and capacity of our organization. IRWD was built on values, and we weave them into the fabric of everything we do. Values are the ingredients in our recipe for both institutional and individual success. They are a code of conduct to promote positive outcomes for others and ourselves. They are more than words on a wall or a website. We live by them every day. We pledge to keep them relevant in an ever-changing world. IRWD’s employees enjoy working in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where they form strong bonds with fellow employees. To ensure effective communication and promote a collaborative team environment, employees report to work each day in the office or in the field, depending on their positions. The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication Ability to communicate effectively with all office/field employees and management levels. Represent District in a professional manner when dealing with regulators and customers. Ability to explain, demonstrate and clarify to others within well-established policies, procedures and standards, as well as the ability to follow specific instructions and respond to simple and difficult requests from others. Mathematical Ability Understand and able to work with mathematical concepts including statistics and the fundamentals of algebra, geometry and trigonometry. Technology Ability Computer literacy in MS Office software including Access, Word, and Excel, or equivalent database, spreadsheet, and word processing programs. Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability Ability to use good personal judgment and discretion in performing all job functions. Physical Requirements Regularly required to sit, walk, bend, stoop and stand. Ability to correctly differentiate and interpret colors. Must be able to lift 25 lbs. on a routine basis. Environmental Adaptability Ability to work in an environment with exposure to possible levels of unknown concentrations, malodorous, chemical, or other materials in the laboratory/field. Other Abilities Oversee and participate in the management of a comprehensive environmental compliance and monitoring program. Oversee, direct, and coordinate the work of staff. Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff. Interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. IRWD offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. These benefits include the following: retirement benefits; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; anda variety of other benefits. Benefits may vary based on employment status. This benefits overview is intended to be a summary, is not intended to be all-inclusive,and may not be applicable to all employees. Retirement Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013: The District, in compliance with the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2012 (PEPRA), implemented a third tier for new employees hired on or after January 1, 2013. New employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who have not been in PERS membership or in membership with a reciprocal retirement system within 6 months of hire date will receive benefits under the California Public Employees Retirement System at a 2 percent at age 62 formula. This formula gradually increases to a maximum benefits of 2.5 percent at age 67. Final compensation calculations will be based on the highest three-year average of regular recurring pay. The District pays the employer's share of these costs. The employee share of the pension cost of 7.50% is paid in full by the employees hired under this formula. Employees hired on or after September 29, 2012 or "Classic" PERS members hired on or after January 1, 2013: On September 24, 2012, the IRWD Board of Directors approved the addition of a second tier to the CalPERS retirement benefits. New employees hired on or after September 29th through December 31, 2012, and employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who have been in PERS membership or in membership with a reciprocal retirement system, will receive benefits under the California Public Employees Retirement System at 2 percent at age 60 formula. This formula gradually increases to a maximum benefit of 2.418% at age 63. The District pays the employer share of these costs and the employee share of the pension cost of 7% is paid in full by the employees hired under this formula. Final retirement compensation calculations are based on the highest three-year average of regular, recurring pay. IRWDdoes not participate or pay into Social Security except for the Medicare portion. Medical Insurance IRWD contracts with CalPERS for medical insurance coverage. Employees may elect coverage from a variety of PPO and HMO plans. The employee and District contribution for health insurance varies by plan.Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Dental Insurance IRWD contracts with Delta Dental for dental coverage.IRWD pays 100% of the premium for dental coverage for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Vision Insurance IRWD contracts with the EyeMed for vision coverage. IRWD pays 100% of the premium for vision coverage for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Life Insurance Elgible employees are provided with life insurance coverage equal to three or four times their annual salary, depending on their level of compensation. Eligible dependents are also covered for a flat benefit amount. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Deferred Compensation Participation in adeferred compensation plan is available through Great West Retirement Services. Enrollment is voluntary and contributions are employee-paid and subject to IRS limits. The District matches employee contributions up to 3% of base pay after 1 year of employment. Paid Vacation Eligible employees begin accruing vacation benefits at the rate of 80 hours per year for the first 5 years of employment and are eligible to use paid vacation time after 6 months of employment. Employees accrue 120 hours per year after 5 years of employment and 160 hours per year after 10 years of employment. Paid Holidays The District offers 11 scheduled paid holidaysplus one personal holiday per year. Sick Leave Eligible employees accrue 96 hours of sick leave annually. Flexible Spending Accounts Eligible employees may elect to participate in the District's Flex Advantage program. This program allows employees to deposit pre-tax dollars into special accounts to be used for a variety of purposes, including paying for qualified miscellaneous health care expenses and dependent care expenses. IRWD contracts with a third party administer to process payments from employee accounts using claim forms or a Flex Spending debit card. Educational Assistance The District will share in the pre-approved educational costs of tuition and books for employees who wish to attend college or take certification classes. Closing Date/Time: 9/29/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Irvine Ranch Water District, CA
Irvine, California, United States
General Description We are excited to announce that we are accepting applications for the position of External Affairs Manager! The District Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) is a progressive, values-driven agency with an international reputation for its leading-edge financial management practices, water recycling program, water use efficiency practices, water banking, urban runoff treatment, and energy generation and storage. Established in 1961 as a California Water District under the provisions of the California Water Code, IRWD is an independent special district serving central Orange County. IRWD provides high-quality drinking water, reliable sewage collection and treatment, ground-breaking recycled water programs, and environmentally sound urban runoff treatment to its customers. As an independent, not-for-profit public agency, IRWD is governed by a publicly elected five-member Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for the District's policies and decision-making. Day-to-day operations are supervised by the General Manager. Additional information can be found at the District's website: www.IRWD.com. The Position Reporting to the Director of Strategic Communications and Advocacy/Deputy General Counsel and under general direction, the External Affairs Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the District's community relations program. IRWD's community relations program is one of the key components of the District's overall public policy engagement and communications strategy. It is a primary element in the District's ongoing policy leadership at the local level. This position is responsible for building and sustaining relationships between IRWD and community leaders, groups, and stakeholders across the District's service area so that they know IRWD, have direct contact and interaction with IRWD, and recognize IRWD as a community partner, resource, and water/wastewater infrastructure policy and service leader by: Strategically creating a more visible and active IRWD community presence within the District's service area and Orange County; Engaging and building strong relationships with community groups, regional associations, and local community leaders; Initiating outreach to key segments of the Orange County community and IRWD's service area that are less familiar with the District; Coordinating with other IRWD departments on strategic communications so that these communications properly address and reach segments of the community less familiar with the District; and Directing the District's speakers bureau program, IRWD Connect, and IRWD Community Facilities Program. The Ideal Candidate The ideal External Affairs Manager is: A Leader with a strong work ethic and sound judgment. An Effective Communicator and accomplished presenter who represents the District in a professional manner in all settings and has the ability to foster positive relationships with individuals and organizations. A Critical Thinker who is strategic and forward-thinking, with the vision and commitment to seek continuous improvement in the effectiveness and efficiency of District operations. A Collaborator who actively seeks the input of others and candidly expresses their ideas to ensure IRWD's overall success. Ethical and committed to exercising appropriate professional discretion when handling and disseminating sensitive and/or confidential information. The Application Process Interested and qualified individuals are invited to submit a completed application and supplemental questionnaire. The deadline for the first review of applications is Friday, September 29, 2023 . Applications received by this date will receive first consideration. This position will remain open until filled. Summary of Duties Community Presence and Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and maintain a strong community relations and engagement strategy, which cultivates positive relationships for the District with the communities it serves and the stakeholders it works with. Build strong relationships with members of the community, key individuals, and other Orange County organizations (e.g., Rotary Clubs, Exchange Club of Irvine, etc.) across IRWD's service area and the County. Be a principal ambassador for IRWD within the community. Local and Regional Associations: Increase and maintain IRWD's presence and participation within regional associations, serving as an IRWD staff representative to local and regional associations and groups including, but not limited to, Asian Business Association of Orange County, Black Chamber of Commerce, canyon community groups, COAST, Fire Safe Council, Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce, ISDOC, Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce, League of California Cities / Cal Cities, Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce, Orange County Business Council (Infrastructure Committee & backup on Gov't Affairs Committee), South Orange County Economic Coalition, Sustain OC, Tustin Chamber of Commerce, WACO, and the like. Local Government Outreach: Coordinate and implement, in partnership with the Director of Strategic Communications and Advocacy/Deputy General Counsel, the District's ongoing local government relations outreach and advocacy program. On behalf of the District, act as a local government liaison for the County of Orange, cities, and special districts, building relationships and working together on policy issues and projects of mutual interest. Coordinate meetings of IRWD Board members and management with local elected officials. Develop and sustain strong relationships with County, city, and special district staff. As needed, monitor and report on local governance proceedings (e.g., council meetings, water agencies) of interest to IRWD. Strategic Communications: Produce presentations and outreach communications as needed specific to the community relations program. Arrange, prepare, and deliver presentations and tours to various industry groups, community, civic groups, and other stakeholders. Coordinate larger strategic communications outreach efforts on behalf of the District, including larger capital projects, District policies, and other initiatives. Department Activities: Assist with other activities of the Strategic Communications and Advocacy Department, as appropriate. Run the District's Speakers Bureau, IRWD Connect, and Community Facilities Program. Manage IRWD's exhibit and booth presence at various events and manage association memberships and events sponsorships on behalf of the District. Supervise direct reports and assign and monitor tasks. Assist with the preparation of the annual budget and prepare specifications. Other Responsibilities : Proactively establish and maintain relationships and communications with other departments, water industry groups, and public agencies in efforts to promote and implement the District's priorities. Effectively and regularly communicate with District management and the Board of Directors, including notifying them about community events and other community engagement opportunities. Attend and participate in meetings of the Board of Directors and related committees as required, presenting analyses and recommendations to the Board members as requested. Various strategic, policy projects and coordination. Attend public and other outside meetings and functions on behalf of the District, including on nights and weekends, both in and outside of Orange County. Participate in community events, tours, and trips at night and on weekends as necessary. Supervise employees reporting to this position and serve in the Emergency Operations Center during emergencies. Perform other related as assigned. Comply with District safety work-related practices, attend relevant safety training, and advocate for the District's Safety-based culture. Qualifications Education: A combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in public policy, communication, public administration, political science, journalism, public relations, or a related field required. For degrees obtained outside of the U.S., an official equivalency evaluation is required. Experience: Five (5) years of experience in an external affairs/community relations position with demonstrated ability to manage people, relationships, and projects; and Three (3) years of supervisory experience; Water industry experience is desirable. Knowledge of: Local government policies, operations, and procedures Communications and public relations principles and outreach strategies Copywriting, business writing, and editing principles. Budget preparation and administration - basic knowledge Research techniques and strategies Additional Information IRWD Corporate Values IRWD believes that its values drive the character, culture, and capacity of our organization. IRWD was built on values, and we weave them into the fabric of everything we do. Values are the ingredients in our recipe for both institutional and individual success. They are a code of conduct to promote positive outcomes for others and ourselves. They are more than words on a wall or a website. We live by them every day. We pledge to keep them relevant in an everchanging world. IRWD's employees enjoy working in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where they form strong bonds with fellow employees. To ensure effective communication and promote a collaborative team environment, employees report to work each day in the office or in the field, depending on their positions. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Language and Interpersonal Communication Ability Excellent verbal, written, and public speaking communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels. Effectively and professionally represent the District with outside professionals and the public. Ability to write, detail-oriented editing, and proofreading ability. Must be organized with the ability to multi-task and make decisions independently. Mathematical Ability Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate percentages, decimals, and fractions. Technology Ability Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel). Keyboarding abilities sufficient to perform the job. Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability Ability to use good personal judgment and discretion in performing all job functions. Ability to remain calm in crisis and emergency situations. Ability to use discretion when handling and disseminating sensitive information. Physical Requirements Regularly required to sit, bend, stoop, and stand. Regularly required to lift up to 25 lbs. when setting up and taking down displays for special events and to walk one to two miles when conducting tours. Environmental Adaptability The noise level is generally equivalent to a typical office environment. Ability to work in an environment that may expose employees to hazardous materials and environment when conducting tours in the plant/field. Occasional visits to construction sites where noise level may be higher than in a typical office environment. License/Certifications Required Valid Class 'C' California Driver's License IRWD offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. These benefits include the following: retirement benefits; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; anda variety of other benefits. Benefits may vary based on employment status. This benefits overview is intended to be a summary, is not intended to be all-inclusive,and may not be applicable to all employees. Retirement Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013: The District, in compliance with the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2012 (PEPRA), implemented a third tier for new employees hired on or after January 1, 2013. New employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who have not been in PERS membership or in membership with a reciprocal retirement system within 6 months of hire date will receive benefits under the California Public Employees Retirement System at a 2 percent at age 62 formula. This formula gradually increases to a maximum benefits of 2.5 percent at age 67. Final compensation calculations will be based on the highest three-year average of regular recurring pay. The District pays the employer's share of these costs. The employee share of the pension cost of 7.50% is paid in full by the employees hired under this formula. Employees hired on or after September 29, 2012 or "Classic" PERS members hired on or after January 1, 2013: On September 24, 2012, the IRWD Board of Directors approved the addition of a second tier to the CalPERS retirement benefits. New employees hired on or after September 29th through December 31, 2012, and employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who have been in PERS membership or in membership with a reciprocal retirement system, will receive benefits under the California Public Employees Retirement System at 2 percent at age 60 formula. This formula gradually increases to a maximum benefit of 2.418% at age 63. The District pays the employer share of these costs and the employee share of the pension cost of 7% is paid in full by the employees hired under this formula. Final retirement compensation calculations are based on the highest three-year average of regular, recurring pay. IRWDdoes not participate or pay into Social Security except for the Medicare portion. Medical Insurance IRWD contracts with CalPERS for medical insurance coverage. Employees may elect coverage from a variety of PPO and HMO plans. The employee and District contribution for health insurance varies by plan.Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Dental Insurance IRWD contracts with Delta Dental for dental coverage.IRWD pays 100% of the premium for dental coverage for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Vision Insurance IRWD contracts with the EyeMed for vision coverage. IRWD pays 100% of the premium for vision coverage for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Life Insurance Elgible employees are provided with life insurance coverage equal to three or four times their annual salary, depending on their level of compensation. Eligible dependents are also covered for a flat benefit amount. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Deferred Compensation Participation in adeferred compensation plan is available through Great West Retirement Services. Enrollment is voluntary and contributions are employee-paid and subject to IRS limits. The District matches employee contributions up to 3% of base pay after 1 year of employment. Paid Vacation Eligible employees begin accruing vacation benefits at the rate of 80 hours per year for the first 5 years of employment and are eligible to use paid vacation time after 6 months of employment. Employees accrue 120 hours per year after 5 years of employment and 160 hours per year after 10 years of employment. Paid Holidays The District offers 11 scheduled paid holidaysplus one personal holiday per year. Sick Leave Eligible employees accrue 96 hours of sick leave annually. Flexible Spending Accounts Eligible employees may elect to participate in the District's Flex Advantage program. This program allows employees to deposit pre-tax dollars into special accounts to be used for a variety of purposes, including paying for qualified miscellaneous health care expenses and dependent care expenses. IRWD contracts with a third party administer to process payments from employee accounts using claim forms or a Flex Spending debit card. Educational Assistance The District will share in the pre-approved educational costs of tuition and books for employees who wish to attend college or take certification classes.
Sep 09, 2023
Full Time
General Description We are excited to announce that we are accepting applications for the position of External Affairs Manager! The District Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) is a progressive, values-driven agency with an international reputation for its leading-edge financial management practices, water recycling program, water use efficiency practices, water banking, urban runoff treatment, and energy generation and storage. Established in 1961 as a California Water District under the provisions of the California Water Code, IRWD is an independent special district serving central Orange County. IRWD provides high-quality drinking water, reliable sewage collection and treatment, ground-breaking recycled water programs, and environmentally sound urban runoff treatment to its customers. As an independent, not-for-profit public agency, IRWD is governed by a publicly elected five-member Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for the District's policies and decision-making. Day-to-day operations are supervised by the General Manager. Additional information can be found at the District's website: www.IRWD.com. The Position Reporting to the Director of Strategic Communications and Advocacy/Deputy General Counsel and under general direction, the External Affairs Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the District's community relations program. IRWD's community relations program is one of the key components of the District's overall public policy engagement and communications strategy. It is a primary element in the District's ongoing policy leadership at the local level. This position is responsible for building and sustaining relationships between IRWD and community leaders, groups, and stakeholders across the District's service area so that they know IRWD, have direct contact and interaction with IRWD, and recognize IRWD as a community partner, resource, and water/wastewater infrastructure policy and service leader by: Strategically creating a more visible and active IRWD community presence within the District's service area and Orange County; Engaging and building strong relationships with community groups, regional associations, and local community leaders; Initiating outreach to key segments of the Orange County community and IRWD's service area that are less familiar with the District; Coordinating with other IRWD departments on strategic communications so that these communications properly address and reach segments of the community less familiar with the District; and Directing the District's speakers bureau program, IRWD Connect, and IRWD Community Facilities Program. The Ideal Candidate The ideal External Affairs Manager is: A Leader with a strong work ethic and sound judgment. An Effective Communicator and accomplished presenter who represents the District in a professional manner in all settings and has the ability to foster positive relationships with individuals and organizations. A Critical Thinker who is strategic and forward-thinking, with the vision and commitment to seek continuous improvement in the effectiveness and efficiency of District operations. A Collaborator who actively seeks the input of others and candidly expresses their ideas to ensure IRWD's overall success. Ethical and committed to exercising appropriate professional discretion when handling and disseminating sensitive and/or confidential information. The Application Process Interested and qualified individuals are invited to submit a completed application and supplemental questionnaire. The deadline for the first review of applications is Friday, September 29, 2023 . Applications received by this date will receive first consideration. This position will remain open until filled. Summary of Duties Community Presence and Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and maintain a strong community relations and engagement strategy, which cultivates positive relationships for the District with the communities it serves and the stakeholders it works with. Build strong relationships with members of the community, key individuals, and other Orange County organizations (e.g., Rotary Clubs, Exchange Club of Irvine, etc.) across IRWD's service area and the County. Be a principal ambassador for IRWD within the community. Local and Regional Associations: Increase and maintain IRWD's presence and participation within regional associations, serving as an IRWD staff representative to local and regional associations and groups including, but not limited to, Asian Business Association of Orange County, Black Chamber of Commerce, canyon community groups, COAST, Fire Safe Council, Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce, ISDOC, Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce, League of California Cities / Cal Cities, Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce, Orange County Business Council (Infrastructure Committee & backup on Gov't Affairs Committee), South Orange County Economic Coalition, Sustain OC, Tustin Chamber of Commerce, WACO, and the like. Local Government Outreach: Coordinate and implement, in partnership with the Director of Strategic Communications and Advocacy/Deputy General Counsel, the District's ongoing local government relations outreach and advocacy program. On behalf of the District, act as a local government liaison for the County of Orange, cities, and special districts, building relationships and working together on policy issues and projects of mutual interest. Coordinate meetings of IRWD Board members and management with local elected officials. Develop and sustain strong relationships with County, city, and special district staff. As needed, monitor and report on local governance proceedings (e.g., council meetings, water agencies) of interest to IRWD. Strategic Communications: Produce presentations and outreach communications as needed specific to the community relations program. Arrange, prepare, and deliver presentations and tours to various industry groups, community, civic groups, and other stakeholders. Coordinate larger strategic communications outreach efforts on behalf of the District, including larger capital projects, District policies, and other initiatives. Department Activities: Assist with other activities of the Strategic Communications and Advocacy Department, as appropriate. Run the District's Speakers Bureau, IRWD Connect, and Community Facilities Program. Manage IRWD's exhibit and booth presence at various events and manage association memberships and events sponsorships on behalf of the District. Supervise direct reports and assign and monitor tasks. Assist with the preparation of the annual budget and prepare specifications. Other Responsibilities : Proactively establish and maintain relationships and communications with other departments, water industry groups, and public agencies in efforts to promote and implement the District's priorities. Effectively and regularly communicate with District management and the Board of Directors, including notifying them about community events and other community engagement opportunities. Attend and participate in meetings of the Board of Directors and related committees as required, presenting analyses and recommendations to the Board members as requested. Various strategic, policy projects and coordination. Attend public and other outside meetings and functions on behalf of the District, including on nights and weekends, both in and outside of Orange County. Participate in community events, tours, and trips at night and on weekends as necessary. Supervise employees reporting to this position and serve in the Emergency Operations Center during emergencies. Perform other related as assigned. Comply with District safety work-related practices, attend relevant safety training, and advocate for the District's Safety-based culture. Qualifications Education: A combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in public policy, communication, public administration, political science, journalism, public relations, or a related field required. For degrees obtained outside of the U.S., an official equivalency evaluation is required. Experience: Five (5) years of experience in an external affairs/community relations position with demonstrated ability to manage people, relationships, and projects; and Three (3) years of supervisory experience; Water industry experience is desirable. Knowledge of: Local government policies, operations, and procedures Communications and public relations principles and outreach strategies Copywriting, business writing, and editing principles. Budget preparation and administration - basic knowledge Research techniques and strategies Additional Information IRWD Corporate Values IRWD believes that its values drive the character, culture, and capacity of our organization. IRWD was built on values, and we weave them into the fabric of everything we do. Values are the ingredients in our recipe for both institutional and individual success. They are a code of conduct to promote positive outcomes for others and ourselves. They are more than words on a wall or a website. We live by them every day. We pledge to keep them relevant in an everchanging world. IRWD's employees enjoy working in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where they form strong bonds with fellow employees. To ensure effective communication and promote a collaborative team environment, employees report to work each day in the office or in the field, depending on their positions. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Language and Interpersonal Communication Ability Excellent verbal, written, and public speaking communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels. Effectively and professionally represent the District with outside professionals and the public. Ability to write, detail-oriented editing, and proofreading ability. Must be organized with the ability to multi-task and make decisions independently. Mathematical Ability Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate percentages, decimals, and fractions. Technology Ability Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel). Keyboarding abilities sufficient to perform the job. Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability Ability to use good personal judgment and discretion in performing all job functions. Ability to remain calm in crisis and emergency situations. Ability to use discretion when handling and disseminating sensitive information. Physical Requirements Regularly required to sit, bend, stoop, and stand. Regularly required to lift up to 25 lbs. when setting up and taking down displays for special events and to walk one to two miles when conducting tours. Environmental Adaptability The noise level is generally equivalent to a typical office environment. Ability to work in an environment that may expose employees to hazardous materials and environment when conducting tours in the plant/field. Occasional visits to construction sites where noise level may be higher than in a typical office environment. License/Certifications Required Valid Class 'C' California Driver's License IRWD offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. These benefits include the following: retirement benefits; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; anda variety of other benefits. Benefits may vary based on employment status. This benefits overview is intended to be a summary, is not intended to be all-inclusive,and may not be applicable to all employees. Retirement Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013: The District, in compliance with the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2012 (PEPRA), implemented a third tier for new employees hired on or after January 1, 2013. New employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who have not been in PERS membership or in membership with a reciprocal retirement system within 6 months of hire date will receive benefits under the California Public Employees Retirement System at a 2 percent at age 62 formula. This formula gradually increases to a maximum benefits of 2.5 percent at age 67. Final compensation calculations will be based on the highest three-year average of regular recurring pay. The District pays the employer's share of these costs. The employee share of the pension cost of 7.50% is paid in full by the employees hired under this formula. Employees hired on or after September 29, 2012 or "Classic" PERS members hired on or after January 1, 2013: On September 24, 2012, the IRWD Board of Directors approved the addition of a second tier to the CalPERS retirement benefits. New employees hired on or after September 29th through December 31, 2012, and employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who have been in PERS membership or in membership with a reciprocal retirement system, will receive benefits under the California Public Employees Retirement System at 2 percent at age 60 formula. This formula gradually increases to a maximum benefit of 2.418% at age 63. The District pays the employer share of these costs and the employee share of the pension cost of 7% is paid in full by the employees hired under this formula. Final retirement compensation calculations are based on the highest three-year average of regular, recurring pay. IRWDdoes not participate or pay into Social Security except for the Medicare portion. Medical Insurance IRWD contracts with CalPERS for medical insurance coverage. Employees may elect coverage from a variety of PPO and HMO plans. The employee and District contribution for health insurance varies by plan.Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Dental Insurance IRWD contracts with Delta Dental for dental coverage.IRWD pays 100% of the premium for dental coverage for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Vision Insurance IRWD contracts with the EyeMed for vision coverage. IRWD pays 100% of the premium for vision coverage for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Life Insurance Elgible employees are provided with life insurance coverage equal to three or four times their annual salary, depending on their level of compensation. Eligible dependents are also covered for a flat benefit amount. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Deferred Compensation Participation in adeferred compensation plan is available through Great West Retirement Services. Enrollment is voluntary and contributions are employee-paid and subject to IRS limits. The District matches employee contributions up to 3% of base pay after 1 year of employment. Paid Vacation Eligible employees begin accruing vacation benefits at the rate of 80 hours per year for the first 5 years of employment and are eligible to use paid vacation time after 6 months of employment. Employees accrue 120 hours per year after 5 years of employment and 160 hours per year after 10 years of employment. Paid Holidays The District offers 11 scheduled paid holidaysplus one personal holiday per year. Sick Leave Eligible employees accrue 96 hours of sick leave annually. Flexible Spending Accounts Eligible employees may elect to participate in the District's Flex Advantage program. This program allows employees to deposit pre-tax dollars into special accounts to be used for a variety of purposes, including paying for qualified miscellaneous health care expenses and dependent care expenses. IRWD contracts with a third party administer to process payments from employee accounts using claim forms or a Flex Spending debit card. Educational Assistance The District will share in the pre-approved educational costs of tuition and books for employees who wish to attend college or take certification classes.
Irvine Ranch Water District, CA
Irvine, California, United States
General Description We are excited to announce that we are accepting applications for the position of Manager of Strategic Planning and Analysis! The District Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) is a progressive, values-driven agency, with an international reputation for its leading-edge financial management practices, water recycling program, water use efficiency practices, water banking, urban runoff treatment, and energy generation and storage. Established in 1961 as a California Water District under the provisions of the California Water Code, IRWD is an independent special district serving central Orange County. IRWD provides high-quality drinking water, reliable sewage collection and treatment, ground-breaking recycled water programs, and environmentally sound urban runoff treatment to its customers. As an independent, not-for-profit public agency, IRWD is governed by a publicly elected five-member Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for the District's policies and decision-making. Day-to-day operations are supervised by the General Manager. Additional information can be found at the District's website: www.IRWD.com. The Position The Manager of Strategic Planning and Analysis provides strategic planning and analytical services to advance IRWD’s strategic interests, optimize the services provided by the District, and ensure the District’s current and future financial and rate stability. The Ideal Candidate The ideal Manager of Strategic Planning and Analysis is: A Leader with a strong work ethic, and sound judgment. An Effective Communicator and accomplished presenter who represents the District in a professional manner in all settings. A Critical Thinker who is strategic and forward-thinking, with the vision and commitment to seek continuous improvement in the effectiveness and efficiency of District operations. A Financial Expert with advanced mathematical and financial analysis abilities that a ssists in strategic thinking, data-driven decision-making, and the discovery of new, valuable conclusions A Collaborator who actively seeks the input of others and candidly expresses their ideas to ensure IRWD's overall success. Ethical and committed to exercising appropriate professional discretion when handling and disseminating sensitive and/or confidential information. The Application Process Interested and qualified individuals are invited to submit a completed application, and supplemental questionnaire. The deadline for the first review of applications is Thursday, September 28, 2023 . Applications received by this date will receive first consideration. This position will remain open until filled. Summary of Duties Financial Analysis and Forecasting Develop financial models to support other departments and provide analytical support as requested and lead and/or participate in multi-disciplinary teams conducting life cycle cost and benefit analyses of strategic projects and programs. Monitor and report on the performance of revenue-generating projects and programs, including IRWD solar energy and battery storage contracts. Analyze revenues and expenses versus budget on a quarterly basis. Forecast revenues and expenses for the fiscal year. Update the IRWD Long-Term Financial Plan to ensure fair and equitable allocation of costs between IRWD’s Improvement Districts. Develop analyses and recommendations to ensure the adequacy of connection fees and property taxes to cover new infrastructure capital through the District’s development build-out in accordance with District policies. Data Analytics Collaborate with all departments, consolidate, and report analytical data to enhance the District’s ability to make data-driven managerial, operational, and financial decisions. Provide subject matter expertise in developing and implementing enterprise data analysis and business intelligence tools for District managers and Senior Staff. Develop and instruct others how to create, use, test, and verify structured query language data queries from the District’s enterprise data management systems to support the District’s managerial, operational, and financial needs utilizing data science principles. Operating Budgets and Rate Setting Direct the preparation of the annual operating and non-operating budgets, which includes input from all departments. Manage the process for generating updated customer rates and charges based on annual expenses. Update IRWD’s Cost-of-Service model to support the District’s rate-setting process and lead efforts to ensure compliance with requirements of Proposition 218 relative to rate-setting. Update IRWD’s enterprise model(s) that support rate-setting, including connection fees and property taxes, in consideration of IRWD’s future new and replacement capital needs, cash reserve objectives, and other future liabilities. Staff Development and Training Promote the District’s Values by exemplifying professional behavior in alignment with the Values and by advocating for the meaning and importance of the Values as needed. Select, train, and review the performance of staff members and make appropriate recommendations regarding salary adjustments, promotions, and disciplinary action. Plan, organize, and supervise the work of others as assigned. Miscellaneous Comply with District safety work-related practices, attend relevant safety training, and advocate for the District’s Safety-based culture. Attend and participate in meetings of the Board of Directors and related committees as required, presenting analyses and recommendations to the Board members as requested. Other related duties as assigned. Qualifications A combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in finance, data analytics, business, accounting, or related field. A Master of Business Administration is preferred. Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in a public agency or corporate finance environment with advanced knowledge in financial modeling and analysis; and Three (3) years of supervisory experience is required. Additional Information IRWD Corporate Values Irvine Ranch Water District believes that its values drive the character, culture, and capacity of our organization. IRWD was built on values, and we weave them into the fabric of everything we do. Values are the ingredients in our recipe for both institutional and individual success. They are a code of conduct to promote positive outcomes for others and ourselves. They are more than words on a wall or a website. We live by them every day. We pledge to keep them relevant in an everchanging world. IRWD's employees enjoy working in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where they form strong bonds with fellow employees. To ensure effective communication and promote a collaborative team environment, employees report to work each day in the office or in the field, depending on their positions. The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication Ability to communicate effectively with all IRWD employees and external stakeholders. Represent the District in a professional and effective manner at all times. Communicate clearly, concisely, and regularly with District employees, management, the Board of Directors, legal counsel, and various other outside agencies and professionals. Mathematical Ability Ability to apply mathematical skills; to prepare complex financial models that involve calculating statistics, algebraic equations, percentages, and ratios; to perform present value and other financial analyses that include graphical representations; and to interpret complex statistical analyses and financial reports. Strong attention to detail and acuity with numbers. Technology Ability Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) is required. Experience with Power BI, Structured Query Language, Excel Macros, and enterprise business services software (such as Oracle) and data management systems is preferred. Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability Ability to effectively lead and manage staff and to use appropriate judgment and discretion in performing all job functions. Ability to interpret policies, rules, and regulations and effectively communicate information to appropriate staff as needed. Physical Requirements Regularly required to stoop, stand, bend, sit, and walk. Environmental Adaptability The noise level is equivalent to a typical office environment. IRWD offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. These benefits include the following: retirement benefits; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; anda variety of other benefits. Benefits may vary based on employment status. This benefits overview is intended to be a summary, is not intended to be all-inclusive,and may not be applicable to all employees. Retirement Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013: The District, in compliance with the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2012 (PEPRA), implemented a third tier for new employees hired on or after January 1, 2013. New employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who have not been in PERS membership or in membership with a reciprocal retirement system within 6 months of hire date will receive benefits under the California Public Employees Retirement System at a 2 percent at age 62 formula. This formula gradually increases to a maximum benefits of 2.5 percent at age 67. Final compensation calculations will be based on the highest three-year average of regular recurring pay. The District pays the employer's share of these costs. The employee share of the pension cost of 7.50% is paid in full by the employees hired under this formula. Employees hired on or after September 29, 2012 or "Classic" PERS members hired on or after January 1, 2013: On September 24, 2012, the IRWD Board of Directors approved the addition of a second tier to the CalPERS retirement benefits. New employees hired on or after September 29th through December 31, 2012, and employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who have been in PERS membership or in membership with a reciprocal retirement system, will receive benefits under the California Public Employees Retirement System at 2 percent at age 60 formula. This formula gradually increases to a maximum benefit of 2.418% at age 63. The District pays the employer share of these costs and the employee share of the pension cost of 7% is paid in full by the employees hired under this formula. Final retirement compensation calculations are based on the highest three-year average of regular, recurring pay. IRWDdoes not participate or pay into Social Security except for the Medicare portion. Medical Insurance IRWD contracts with CalPERS for medical insurance coverage. Employees may elect coverage from a variety of PPO and HMO plans. The employee and District contribution for health insurance varies by plan.Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Dental Insurance IRWD contracts with Delta Dental for dental coverage.IRWD pays 100% of the premium for dental coverage for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Vision Insurance IRWD contracts with the EyeMed for vision coverage. IRWD pays 100% of the premium for vision coverage for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Life Insurance Elgible employees are provided with life insurance coverage equal to three or four times their annual salary, depending on their level of compensation. Eligible dependents are also covered for a flat benefit amount. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Deferred Compensation Participation in adeferred compensation plan is available through Great West Retirement Services. Enrollment is voluntary and contributions are employee-paid and subject to IRS limits. The District matches employee contributions up to 3% of base pay after 1 year of employment. Paid Vacation Eligible employees begin accruing vacation benefits at the rate of 80 hours per year for the first 5 years of employment and are eligible to use paid vacation time after 6 months of employment. Employees accrue 120 hours per year after 5 years of employment and 160 hours per year after 10 years of employment. Paid Holidays The District offers 11 scheduled paid holidaysplus one personal holiday per year. Sick Leave Eligible employees accrue 96 hours of sick leave annually. Flexible Spending Accounts Eligible employees may elect to participate in the District's Flex Advantage program. This program allows employees to deposit pre-tax dollars into special accounts to be used for a variety of purposes, including paying for qualified miscellaneous health care expenses and dependent care expenses. IRWD contracts with a third party administer to process payments from employee accounts using claim forms or a Flex Spending debit card. Educational Assistance The District will share in the pre-approved educational costs of tuition and books for employees who wish to attend college or take certification classes.
Sep 08, 2023
Full Time
General Description We are excited to announce that we are accepting applications for the position of Manager of Strategic Planning and Analysis! The District Irvine Ranch Water District (IRWD) is a progressive, values-driven agency, with an international reputation for its leading-edge financial management practices, water recycling program, water use efficiency practices, water banking, urban runoff treatment, and energy generation and storage. Established in 1961 as a California Water District under the provisions of the California Water Code, IRWD is an independent special district serving central Orange County. IRWD provides high-quality drinking water, reliable sewage collection and treatment, ground-breaking recycled water programs, and environmentally sound urban runoff treatment to its customers. As an independent, not-for-profit public agency, IRWD is governed by a publicly elected five-member Board of Directors. The Board is responsible for the District's policies and decision-making. Day-to-day operations are supervised by the General Manager. Additional information can be found at the District's website: www.IRWD.com. The Position The Manager of Strategic Planning and Analysis provides strategic planning and analytical services to advance IRWD’s strategic interests, optimize the services provided by the District, and ensure the District’s current and future financial and rate stability. The Ideal Candidate The ideal Manager of Strategic Planning and Analysis is: A Leader with a strong work ethic, and sound judgment. An Effective Communicator and accomplished presenter who represents the District in a professional manner in all settings. A Critical Thinker who is strategic and forward-thinking, with the vision and commitment to seek continuous improvement in the effectiveness and efficiency of District operations. A Financial Expert with advanced mathematical and financial analysis abilities that a ssists in strategic thinking, data-driven decision-making, and the discovery of new, valuable conclusions A Collaborator who actively seeks the input of others and candidly expresses their ideas to ensure IRWD's overall success. Ethical and committed to exercising appropriate professional discretion when handling and disseminating sensitive and/or confidential information. The Application Process Interested and qualified individuals are invited to submit a completed application, and supplemental questionnaire. The deadline for the first review of applications is Thursday, September 28, 2023 . Applications received by this date will receive first consideration. This position will remain open until filled. Summary of Duties Financial Analysis and Forecasting Develop financial models to support other departments and provide analytical support as requested and lead and/or participate in multi-disciplinary teams conducting life cycle cost and benefit analyses of strategic projects and programs. Monitor and report on the performance of revenue-generating projects and programs, including IRWD solar energy and battery storage contracts. Analyze revenues and expenses versus budget on a quarterly basis. Forecast revenues and expenses for the fiscal year. Update the IRWD Long-Term Financial Plan to ensure fair and equitable allocation of costs between IRWD’s Improvement Districts. Develop analyses and recommendations to ensure the adequacy of connection fees and property taxes to cover new infrastructure capital through the District’s development build-out in accordance with District policies. Data Analytics Collaborate with all departments, consolidate, and report analytical data to enhance the District’s ability to make data-driven managerial, operational, and financial decisions. Provide subject matter expertise in developing and implementing enterprise data analysis and business intelligence tools for District managers and Senior Staff. Develop and instruct others how to create, use, test, and verify structured query language data queries from the District’s enterprise data management systems to support the District’s managerial, operational, and financial needs utilizing data science principles. Operating Budgets and Rate Setting Direct the preparation of the annual operating and non-operating budgets, which includes input from all departments. Manage the process for generating updated customer rates and charges based on annual expenses. Update IRWD’s Cost-of-Service model to support the District’s rate-setting process and lead efforts to ensure compliance with requirements of Proposition 218 relative to rate-setting. Update IRWD’s enterprise model(s) that support rate-setting, including connection fees and property taxes, in consideration of IRWD’s future new and replacement capital needs, cash reserve objectives, and other future liabilities. Staff Development and Training Promote the District’s Values by exemplifying professional behavior in alignment with the Values and by advocating for the meaning and importance of the Values as needed. Select, train, and review the performance of staff members and make appropriate recommendations regarding salary adjustments, promotions, and disciplinary action. Plan, organize, and supervise the work of others as assigned. Miscellaneous Comply with District safety work-related practices, attend relevant safety training, and advocate for the District’s Safety-based culture. Attend and participate in meetings of the Board of Directors and related committees as required, presenting analyses and recommendations to the Board members as requested. Other related duties as assigned. Qualifications A combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in finance, data analytics, business, accounting, or related field. A Master of Business Administration is preferred. Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in a public agency or corporate finance environment with advanced knowledge in financial modeling and analysis; and Three (3) years of supervisory experience is required. Additional Information IRWD Corporate Values Irvine Ranch Water District believes that its values drive the character, culture, and capacity of our organization. IRWD was built on values, and we weave them into the fabric of everything we do. Values are the ingredients in our recipe for both institutional and individual success. They are a code of conduct to promote positive outcomes for others and ourselves. They are more than words on a wall or a website. We live by them every day. We pledge to keep them relevant in an everchanging world. IRWD's employees enjoy working in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where they form strong bonds with fellow employees. To ensure effective communication and promote a collaborative team environment, employees report to work each day in the office or in the field, depending on their positions. The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication Ability to communicate effectively with all IRWD employees and external stakeholders. Represent the District in a professional and effective manner at all times. Communicate clearly, concisely, and regularly with District employees, management, the Board of Directors, legal counsel, and various other outside agencies and professionals. Mathematical Ability Ability to apply mathematical skills; to prepare complex financial models that involve calculating statistics, algebraic equations, percentages, and ratios; to perform present value and other financial analyses that include graphical representations; and to interpret complex statistical analyses and financial reports. Strong attention to detail and acuity with numbers. Technology Ability Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) is required. Experience with Power BI, Structured Query Language, Excel Macros, and enterprise business services software (such as Oracle) and data management systems is preferred. Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability Ability to effectively lead and manage staff and to use appropriate judgment and discretion in performing all job functions. Ability to interpret policies, rules, and regulations and effectively communicate information to appropriate staff as needed. Physical Requirements Regularly required to stoop, stand, bend, sit, and walk. Environmental Adaptability The noise level is equivalent to a typical office environment. IRWD offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. These benefits include the following: retirement benefits; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; anda variety of other benefits. Benefits may vary based on employment status. This benefits overview is intended to be a summary, is not intended to be all-inclusive,and may not be applicable to all employees. Retirement Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013: The District, in compliance with the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2012 (PEPRA), implemented a third tier for new employees hired on or after January 1, 2013. New employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who have not been in PERS membership or in membership with a reciprocal retirement system within 6 months of hire date will receive benefits under the California Public Employees Retirement System at a 2 percent at age 62 formula. This formula gradually increases to a maximum benefits of 2.5 percent at age 67. Final compensation calculations will be based on the highest three-year average of regular recurring pay. The District pays the employer's share of these costs. The employee share of the pension cost of 7.50% is paid in full by the employees hired under this formula. Employees hired on or after September 29, 2012 or "Classic" PERS members hired on or after January 1, 2013: On September 24, 2012, the IRWD Board of Directors approved the addition of a second tier to the CalPERS retirement benefits. New employees hired on or after September 29th through December 31, 2012, and employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who have been in PERS membership or in membership with a reciprocal retirement system, will receive benefits under the California Public Employees Retirement System at 2 percent at age 60 formula. This formula gradually increases to a maximum benefit of 2.418% at age 63. The District pays the employer share of these costs and the employee share of the pension cost of 7% is paid in full by the employees hired under this formula. Final retirement compensation calculations are based on the highest three-year average of regular, recurring pay. IRWDdoes not participate or pay into Social Security except for the Medicare portion. Medical Insurance IRWD contracts with CalPERS for medical insurance coverage. Employees may elect coverage from a variety of PPO and HMO plans. The employee and District contribution for health insurance varies by plan.Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Dental Insurance IRWD contracts with Delta Dental for dental coverage.IRWD pays 100% of the premium for dental coverage for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Vision Insurance IRWD contracts with the EyeMed for vision coverage. IRWD pays 100% of the premium for vision coverage for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Life Insurance Elgible employees are provided with life insurance coverage equal to three or four times their annual salary, depending on their level of compensation. Eligible dependents are also covered for a flat benefit amount. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Deferred Compensation Participation in adeferred compensation plan is available through Great West Retirement Services. Enrollment is voluntary and contributions are employee-paid and subject to IRS limits. The District matches employee contributions up to 3% of base pay after 1 year of employment. Paid Vacation Eligible employees begin accruing vacation benefits at the rate of 80 hours per year for the first 5 years of employment and are eligible to use paid vacation time after 6 months of employment. Employees accrue 120 hours per year after 5 years of employment and 160 hours per year after 10 years of employment. Paid Holidays The District offers 11 scheduled paid holidaysplus one personal holiday per year. Sick Leave Eligible employees accrue 96 hours of sick leave annually. Flexible Spending Accounts Eligible employees may elect to participate in the District's Flex Advantage program. This program allows employees to deposit pre-tax dollars into special accounts to be used for a variety of purposes, including paying for qualified miscellaneous health care expenses and dependent care expenses. IRWD contracts with a third party administer to process payments from employee accounts using claim forms or a Flex Spending debit card. Educational Assistance The District will share in the pre-approved educational costs of tuition and books for employees who wish to attend college or take certification classes.
City of Palmdale, CA
Palmdale, California, United States
DESCRIPTION The Communications Manager creates, plans, organizes, directs, manages, and administers public communication activities within the Communication Division including press events and press releases, production of various public information publication, program development on the City’s cable television channel, social media, and development of the City’s website; The Communications Manager is a key citywide resource charged with coordinating and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders and addressing the City’s strategic and day to day communication needs. The position is charged with building a proactive system of communications, engaging community stakeholders, overseeing the implementation of communication tactics, and ensuring the City’s communications is in alignment with the City Council’s vision to deliver exceptional services while also increasing the public’s awareness of City services, successes, programs and priorities. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general direction from the City Manager’s office. The Communications Manager is an exempt employee who serves at the pleasure of the City Manager. Exercises direct supervision over professional and technical staff and coordinates across departments. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Work directly with the City Executive Team to ensure policy direction of the City Council is carried out. Exhibit exceptional management and interpersonal skills and foster effective working relationships with elected officials, staff, members of the public, and media organizations. Provide day to day leadership, coordination and professional guidance to communications division staff and contractors. Ensure that citywide communications are developed and disseminated with a whole community perspective, consistent with diversity, equity and inclusion principles, and in a timely, accurate manner, to ensure City of Palmdale initiatives and programs reach communities with a unified voice, across multiple platforms. Strategically plan, organize, and direct the City’s internal and external communication approach; develop protocols, policies, procedures and action plans for public information, social media, marketing, website and communications programs and materials including the City’s branding. Demonstrate knowledge and experience in community outreach, modern marketing and public relations techniques, technologies, and platforms, including social media and content strategy and tactics, community engagement, graphics, visual storytelling, and data visualization. Provide guidance and support to the City Council, City Manager, City Departments to achieve organizational goals and objectives as it relates to communications and community engagement. Oversee the preparation of speeches, scripts, news releases and related materials for policy makers to use when addressing the public; advise policy makers, managers, and employees on media communication issues. Prepare and administer the communications budget; set related SMART goals; evaluate operations and activities of department; implement improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations, and methods for public communication activities and drive projects and initiatives forward to completion. Coordinate composition of and distribution of press releases; review/approve routine press releases written by others; oversee and coordinate press events such as press conferences, grand opening and groundbreaking events. Oversee quality control, editing, production, and distribution of various publications, including the City magazine, eNewsletter, brochures, and informational materials; write and/or approve written materials; graphic design for ads, fliers and brochures. Strategically develop and oversee programming for the City’s cable television channel, including commercials, public service announcements and features related to various department services, and periodic magazine-style presentation. Coordinate response to media inquiries including crisis communication and public relations. relations. Provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints. Coordinate and collaborate with other City staff, facilitate the City’s public outreach efforts; plan, arrange and coordinate briefings, workshops, events, information sessions and conferences; staff emergency operations center as assigned by Emergency Services Coordinator. Review, manage and collaborate with City staff on the City’s website and social media presence, including strategy and content for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and other channels as added. Represent the City before the news media, public and private sector officials on a variety of issues that impact the City’s public awareness program; speak at workshops, panel discussions and other events. Manage selection of contractors and oversee the work on the City’s communication projects to create/ensure a cohesive, coordinated communication approach. Manage selection of contractors and oversee the work on the City’s communication projects to create/ensure a cohesive, coordinated communication approach. EXPERIENCE & TRAINING / LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATE Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible supervisory or management experience in public communication activities, including training in marketing. Training: A Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public administration or a related field. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Principles and practices of public administration, public information and community relations. Modern methods of presenting and disseminating public information through various media, including newspapers, radio, television, website and social media. Diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility practices and principles in communication to reach the whole population. Principles, techniques and practices of journalism, expository writing and editing; preparation, composition, layout, graphic design, production and dissemination of educational, informational and promotional materials. Associated Press style guide. Correct English usage and journalistic styles appropriate for print and broadcast use. Equipment, tools, and materials used in public information activities. Pertinent local, state and federal rules, regulations and laws. Standard office procedures, and computer equipment and software applications. Public speaking, media relations, and marketing. Principles and techniques of effective social media. Principles and techniques of establishing and maintaining good relations with news media and other public groups. Ability to: Embrace innovation, be a strategic thinker and develop and communicate a shared vision for a premier public sector communications program. Craft and achieve a strategic goal for city-wide communications. Expertly manage, supervise and motivate staff to achieve goals. Manage a comprehensive public relations and public communications program. Strategize, develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive internal and external communications program including but not limited to traditional media, social media, digital media; public relations; community outreach/engagement; public relations; marketing; video storytelling and data visualization. Effectively prepare communications in disaster and emergency situations. Read, understand, apply, and effectively communicate City rules, regulations and procedures. Remain apolitical yet politically aware in the development of appropriate communication regarding the City’s positions and programs. Speak in public and before groups. Maintain confidentiality. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Organize, implement, and direct public communication activities and operations. Analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policies and procedures. Understand the organization and operation of the City and or outside agencies and organizations as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities. Work on concurrent assignments under tight time constraints; meet publication and distribution deadlines. Publish professional written promotional materials; edit and proofread with a high degree of accuracy. Interpret and explain pertinent rules and regulations related to department and City policies and procedures. Develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations. Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Work primarily in a standard office setting with some travel to different sites and locations. Work extended hours including evenings and weekends. Respond to emergencies or disasters. Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time. Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist. Lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight. Use repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including using a computer keyboard. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting for long periods of time; occasional climbing, bending and squatting. Lifting: frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 40 pounds. Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision. Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone. Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone. Environmental: frequent exposure to noise. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in a typical temperature-controlled office environment subject to typical office noise and environment. Positions may require occasional overtime, weekend work and travel is rare. The City of Palmdale is noted for its highly skilled work force with a large concentration of aerospace firms located at Air Force Plant 42 and nearby Edwards Air Force Base. Its family oriented and culturally enhancing venues such as the Palmdale Playhouse, DryTown Water Park and Starlight Amphitheater make Palmdale "a place to call home." The city is located approximately one hour north of Los Angeles off the Antelope Valley Freeway (14). Palmdale encompasses about 104 square miles and has a population of approximately 153,000. The City is served by several school districts and has a growing retail and commercial base. For more information visit www.cityofpalmdale.org. BUSINESS HOURS: Normal operating hours are from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday - Thursday. CLOSED on Friday. UNION: The Teamsters Local 911 represents certain positions in the City's Maintenance Division of Public Works. EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION APPLICATION MATERIALS must be submitted by the closing date listed in the job bulletin. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of a City online application. RESIDENCE within the City is not required. AN ELIGIBILITY LIST of the most qualified applicants will be compiled based on the results of the selection process. The list will remain in place for a period to be determined by Human Resources. BENEFITS listed here apply to full-time and benefited part-time positions; not to unbenefited part-time employees unless so described. A PROBATION PERIOD of six months minimum applies to initial employment with the City. VACATION, HOLIDAYS AND LEAVE: The City provides 14 paid holidays per year and 80 hours vacation (years one through four) with a maximum accrual of 240 hours (160 hours for benefited part-time employees). Administrative employees accrue 80 hours of administrative leave per year with a maximum accrual of 240 hours. SICK LEAVE: Employees accrue 96 hours per year with a maximum accrual of 800 hours (400 hours for benefited part-time employees). Unbenefited part-time employees receive 28 hours of paid sick leave per fiscal year. RETIREMENT: The City is a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (Cal-PERS). Full-time and benefited part-time employees will be enrolled in either the New Member or Classic plan, as defined by CalPERS. New Members are enrolled in the 2% @ 62 formula and pay the full 6.25% employee contribution. Classic Members are enrolled in the 2% @ 60 formula and pay the full 7% employee contribution. All other part-time employees are covered under the Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS). WELLNESS PROGRAM: The program includes gym membership discounts, healthy eating programs, exercise classes & other programs. DIRECT DEPOSIT: Direct Deposit is mandatory for all new employees. CREDIT UNION: F&A Federal Credit Union & Logix Federal Credit Union (formerly Lockheed) are available options. INSURANCE: The City offers group health, dental/vision, long term and short term disability, and a $50,000 life insurance policy for full-time employees. The City contributes towards the employee's health insurance. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: The City participates in the ICMA-RC Deferred Compensation Plan, which enables benefited part-time and full-time employees to contribute on a tax deferred basis. OVERTIME COMPENSATION: Over time is accrued at time-and-a-half for eligible employees for time physically worked in excess of the regular forty (40) hour work week. PART-TIME EMPLOYEES: Unbenefited part-time employees are reviewed for merit salary advancement, but are not eligible for any other benefits listed. Benefited part-time employees are eligible for CalPERS retirement, sick leave, holidays, & vacation on a prorated basis. MILEAGE PAY: Any employee may be reimbursed for work related mileage at 54 cents per mile when assigned to use their private vehicle on City business. SOCIAL SECURITY: The City does not participate in Social Security, and does not deduct Social Security payments from any employee's salary. The City does deduct 1.45% of salary for Medicare & makes a 1.45% matching contribution *Benefits can change at any time. Closing Date/Time: 9/27/2023 1:00 PM Pacific
Sep 21, 2023
Full Time
DESCRIPTION The Communications Manager creates, plans, organizes, directs, manages, and administers public communication activities within the Communication Division including press events and press releases, production of various public information publication, program development on the City’s cable television channel, social media, and development of the City’s website; The Communications Manager is a key citywide resource charged with coordinating and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders and addressing the City’s strategic and day to day communication needs. The position is charged with building a proactive system of communications, engaging community stakeholders, overseeing the implementation of communication tactics, and ensuring the City’s communications is in alignment with the City Council’s vision to deliver exceptional services while also increasing the public’s awareness of City services, successes, programs and priorities. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general direction from the City Manager’s office. The Communications Manager is an exempt employee who serves at the pleasure of the City Manager. Exercises direct supervision over professional and technical staff and coordinates across departments. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Work directly with the City Executive Team to ensure policy direction of the City Council is carried out. Exhibit exceptional management and interpersonal skills and foster effective working relationships with elected officials, staff, members of the public, and media organizations. Provide day to day leadership, coordination and professional guidance to communications division staff and contractors. Ensure that citywide communications are developed and disseminated with a whole community perspective, consistent with diversity, equity and inclusion principles, and in a timely, accurate manner, to ensure City of Palmdale initiatives and programs reach communities with a unified voice, across multiple platforms. Strategically plan, organize, and direct the City’s internal and external communication approach; develop protocols, policies, procedures and action plans for public information, social media, marketing, website and communications programs and materials including the City’s branding. Demonstrate knowledge and experience in community outreach, modern marketing and public relations techniques, technologies, and platforms, including social media and content strategy and tactics, community engagement, graphics, visual storytelling, and data visualization. Provide guidance and support to the City Council, City Manager, City Departments to achieve organizational goals and objectives as it relates to communications and community engagement. Oversee the preparation of speeches, scripts, news releases and related materials for policy makers to use when addressing the public; advise policy makers, managers, and employees on media communication issues. Prepare and administer the communications budget; set related SMART goals; evaluate operations and activities of department; implement improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations, and methods for public communication activities and drive projects and initiatives forward to completion. Coordinate composition of and distribution of press releases; review/approve routine press releases written by others; oversee and coordinate press events such as press conferences, grand opening and groundbreaking events. Oversee quality control, editing, production, and distribution of various publications, including the City magazine, eNewsletter, brochures, and informational materials; write and/or approve written materials; graphic design for ads, fliers and brochures. Strategically develop and oversee programming for the City’s cable television channel, including commercials, public service announcements and features related to various department services, and periodic magazine-style presentation. Coordinate response to media inquiries including crisis communication and public relations. relations. Provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints. Coordinate and collaborate with other City staff, facilitate the City’s public outreach efforts; plan, arrange and coordinate briefings, workshops, events, information sessions and conferences; staff emergency operations center as assigned by Emergency Services Coordinator. Review, manage and collaborate with City staff on the City’s website and social media presence, including strategy and content for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and other channels as added. Represent the City before the news media, public and private sector officials on a variety of issues that impact the City’s public awareness program; speak at workshops, panel discussions and other events. Manage selection of contractors and oversee the work on the City’s communication projects to create/ensure a cohesive, coordinated communication approach. Manage selection of contractors and oversee the work on the City’s communication projects to create/ensure a cohesive, coordinated communication approach. EXPERIENCE & TRAINING / LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATE Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible supervisory or management experience in public communication activities, including training in marketing. Training: A Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public administration or a related field. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Principles and practices of public administration, public information and community relations. Modern methods of presenting and disseminating public information through various media, including newspapers, radio, television, website and social media. Diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility practices and principles in communication to reach the whole population. Principles, techniques and practices of journalism, expository writing and editing; preparation, composition, layout, graphic design, production and dissemination of educational, informational and promotional materials. Associated Press style guide. Correct English usage and journalistic styles appropriate for print and broadcast use. Equipment, tools, and materials used in public information activities. Pertinent local, state and federal rules, regulations and laws. Standard office procedures, and computer equipment and software applications. Public speaking, media relations, and marketing. Principles and techniques of effective social media. Principles and techniques of establishing and maintaining good relations with news media and other public groups. Ability to: Embrace innovation, be a strategic thinker and develop and communicate a shared vision for a premier public sector communications program. Craft and achieve a strategic goal for city-wide communications. Expertly manage, supervise and motivate staff to achieve goals. Manage a comprehensive public relations and public communications program. Strategize, develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive internal and external communications program including but not limited to traditional media, social media, digital media; public relations; community outreach/engagement; public relations; marketing; video storytelling and data visualization. Effectively prepare communications in disaster and emergency situations. Read, understand, apply, and effectively communicate City rules, regulations and procedures. Remain apolitical yet politically aware in the development of appropriate communication regarding the City’s positions and programs. Speak in public and before groups. Maintain confidentiality. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Organize, implement, and direct public communication activities and operations. Analyze work papers, reports and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policies and procedures. Understand the organization and operation of the City and or outside agencies and organizations as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities. Work on concurrent assignments under tight time constraints; meet publication and distribution deadlines. Publish professional written promotional materials; edit and proofread with a high degree of accuracy. Interpret and explain pertinent rules and regulations related to department and City policies and procedures. Develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations. Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Work primarily in a standard office setting with some travel to different sites and locations. Work extended hours including evenings and weekends. Respond to emergencies or disasters. Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time. Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist. Lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight. Use repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including using a computer keyboard. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting for long periods of time; occasional climbing, bending and squatting. Lifting: frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 40 pounds. Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision. Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone. Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone. Environmental: frequent exposure to noise. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in a typical temperature-controlled office environment subject to typical office noise and environment. Positions may require occasional overtime, weekend work and travel is rare. The City of Palmdale is noted for its highly skilled work force with a large concentration of aerospace firms located at Air Force Plant 42 and nearby Edwards Air Force Base. Its family oriented and culturally enhancing venues such as the Palmdale Playhouse, DryTown Water Park and Starlight Amphitheater make Palmdale "a place to call home." The city is located approximately one hour north of Los Angeles off the Antelope Valley Freeway (14). Palmdale encompasses about 104 square miles and has a population of approximately 153,000. The City is served by several school districts and has a growing retail and commercial base. For more information visit www.cityofpalmdale.org. BUSINESS HOURS: Normal operating hours are from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday - Thursday. CLOSED on Friday. UNION: The Teamsters Local 911 represents certain positions in the City's Maintenance Division of Public Works. EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION APPLICATION MATERIALS must be submitted by the closing date listed in the job bulletin. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of a City online application. RESIDENCE within the City is not required. AN ELIGIBILITY LIST of the most qualified applicants will be compiled based on the results of the selection process. The list will remain in place for a period to be determined by Human Resources. BENEFITS listed here apply to full-time and benefited part-time positions; not to unbenefited part-time employees unless so described. A PROBATION PERIOD of six months minimum applies to initial employment with the City. VACATION, HOLIDAYS AND LEAVE: The City provides 14 paid holidays per year and 80 hours vacation (years one through four) with a maximum accrual of 240 hours (160 hours for benefited part-time employees). Administrative employees accrue 80 hours of administrative leave per year with a maximum accrual of 240 hours. SICK LEAVE: Employees accrue 96 hours per year with a maximum accrual of 800 hours (400 hours for benefited part-time employees). Unbenefited part-time employees receive 28 hours of paid sick leave per fiscal year. RETIREMENT: The City is a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (Cal-PERS). Full-time and benefited part-time employees will be enrolled in either the New Member or Classic plan, as defined by CalPERS. New Members are enrolled in the 2% @ 62 formula and pay the full 6.25% employee contribution. Classic Members are enrolled in the 2% @ 60 formula and pay the full 7% employee contribution. All other part-time employees are covered under the Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS). WELLNESS PROGRAM: The program includes gym membership discounts, healthy eating programs, exercise classes & other programs. DIRECT DEPOSIT: Direct Deposit is mandatory for all new employees. CREDIT UNION: F&A Federal Credit Union & Logix Federal Credit Union (formerly Lockheed) are available options. INSURANCE: The City offers group health, dental/vision, long term and short term disability, and a $50,000 life insurance policy for full-time employees. The City contributes towards the employee's health insurance. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: The City participates in the ICMA-RC Deferred Compensation Plan, which enables benefited part-time and full-time employees to contribute on a tax deferred basis. OVERTIME COMPENSATION: Over time is accrued at time-and-a-half for eligible employees for time physically worked in excess of the regular forty (40) hour work week. PART-TIME EMPLOYEES: Unbenefited part-time employees are reviewed for merit salary advancement, but are not eligible for any other benefits listed. Benefited part-time employees are eligible for CalPERS retirement, sick leave, holidays, & vacation on a prorated basis. MILEAGE PAY: Any employee may be reimbursed for work related mileage at 54 cents per mile when assigned to use their private vehicle on City business. SOCIAL SECURITY: The City does not participate in Social Security, and does not deduct Social Security payments from any employee's salary. The City does deduct 1.45% of salary for Medicare & makes a 1.45% matching contribution *Benefits can change at any time. Closing Date/Time: 9/27/2023 1:00 PM Pacific
SUMMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION The Senior Manager, Business Information Security Officer will understand the key assets and processes, identify and evaluate risks and controls, and suggest incremental controls or risk mitigation strategies where necessary. Additionally, the BISO will ensure business compliance with Information Security Policies and Standards while continuously monitoring and reporting on risks and documented exceptions. The BISO helps the business achieve their objectives while not compromising the security posture. The BISO will work under the general direction of SCRRA’s Chief Technology Officer, and the position will collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with SCRRA’s cyber security procedures and industry standards. TO APPLY: This is a continuous recruitment with the first review of applications beginning October 2, 2023 . Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This job description is not part of a job series. SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED Receive general oversight from director or executive level management. This position will have no direct reports. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The duties listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Develop and maintain in depth understanding of region/business unit processes, systems, technologies, data, customers, consumers, partners. Evaluate the overall technology infrastructure for adherence to security policies and procedures for all SCRRA corporate and operational systems (e.g. positive train control (PTC)). Coordinate auditing and compliance and certification requirements. Act as the local security resource for the IT leadership and the IT Business Partners, IT Infrastructure, IT Architecture, HR, Finance, Legal and other local personnel. Partner with all Departments to achieve effective working relationships that can further the effectiveness of the Security program. Review and audit the Information Security Policies and Standards throughout the agency. Review and audit technical implementations of security solutions required to meet business objectives. Proactively identify noncompliance and areas of potential improvement, and issue corrective actions to department manager. Engage with clients and customers as needed to assist the business to achieve its objectives by representing our security program, supporting internal and external audits, assisting in customer communication of security incident, etc.) Participate in region/business unit related conferences, client facing engagement, industry forums to represent the Cyber Security program. Provide regular and timely reporting on the status of cyber security throughout the agency. Provide escalation path for security issues, incidents, and inquiries. Review work of the Security Incident Response and Crisis Management teams to ensure effectively driving incidents to acceptable resolution; assist with investigations as needed. Provide Cyber Security Guidance for agency personnel. Drive remediation activities throughout the agency. Work with the Compliance and Information Risk Management team to drive policy and regulatory compliance. Drive the development, implementation, and translation of information security policies. Responsible for the PCI-DSS annual compliance submission requirement and develop monitoring program to ensure SCRRA is PCI compliant. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field. A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience. Experience in compliance, government, or financial industry. Experience in the design and implementation of information security programs. A combination of training, education and or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered when determining minimum qualifications. Advanced relevant coursework may also substitute for a portion of required experience. Valid Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record of no more than three moving violations and no DUI's within the last three years. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS A minimum of five (5) years of experience in business security policy development, metrics capture and analysis and system authorization. Certification pertaining to information security and data privacy protection (CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CISM, etc.) Knowledge and experience with security and governance frameworks: SSAE-18 (SOC-2), HIPPA, PCI-DSS, ISO27991, NIST, FedRAMP. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of : Microsoft Windows CE Operating System. Zebra programming language. Data Warehouse table layout and relationships. Expert level understanding of key network and technical security controls. Security best practices including experience with NIST 800-53, ISO27001 and PCI DSS. P. Skilled in : Incident response and coordinating activities. Ability to : Analyze and solve problems. Apply organizational information security policies at a business unit level. Stay up to date in BI technology trends and provide solutions. Apply organizational information security policies at a business unit level. Effectively communicate relevant IT-related information to superiors and peers across the organization. Manage and organize timely and materials. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Transition between a stationary position at a desk or work location and move about Metrolink facilities or other work site locations. Operate tools to perform the duties of the position; such as computers, office equipment and work-related machinery. Transport equipment or boxes up to 25lbs. Exchange ideas by means of communication. Visual acuity to detect, identify and observe employees or train movement and any barriers to movement when working on or near railroad tracks. Hear and perceive the nature of sounds when working on or near railroad tracks. Balance, ascend/descend, climb, kneel, stoop, bend, crouch or crawl within assigned working conditions and or locations. WORKING CONDITIONS Position requires work in a normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, or temperature. Work may also be conducted in outdoor environments, at construction sites, Railroad Track and Right-of-Way environments, and warehouse environments, with possible exposure to individuals who are hostile or irate, moving mechanical parts, and loud noises (85+ decibels, such as heavy trucks, construction, etc.). Telecommuting may be available for this classification. Southern California Regional Rail Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Authority will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Selection Process: Following a review of resumes and/or applications, the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process. Eligible applicants will be notified of the exact time and place of assessments and interview. Candidates will be interviewed to determine their relative knowledge, skills and ability in job related areas. Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a reference check, including degree verification and criminal records check provided through SCRRA. Internal Candidates: Employees with active discipline as defined in the HR Policy No. 5.3 Positive Discipline Program and/or with performance that does not meet the standard for "meets expectations" as defined in the Performance Planning and Appraisal Process may be precluded from consideration and placement in the position. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the SCRRA will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The SCRRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/ADA MEDICAL: SCRRA offers a choice of twelve (12) health plan options provided through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). You may choose from up to ten (10) Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans and two (2) Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans. Some health plans are only available in certain counties and/or zip codes. You contribute 12.5 percent of the plan premium for coverage of you and your eligible dependents. You may waive coverage if you are covered under another group health plan; you must provide proof. Once you waive coverage, you will only be allowed to enroll during Open Enrollment or within 60 days from the date on which your other coverage is no longer available (proof is required). If you elect to waive coverage, you will receive $300.00 per month taxable earnings, paid in two installments of $150 each on the first two paychecks of the month. A retiree or an employee who is a spouse, child, or any other eligible dependent of another SCRRA employee is not eligible for the opt out/cash in lieu credit if he/she is covered under a SCRRA health plan. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. DENTAL: SCRRA offers two dental options provided by Delta Dental. Under the DeltaCare (HMO) program, you must select a contract dentist within their network to perform your dental services. If you require treatment from a specialist, your contract dentist will handle the referral. Many services are covered at no cost to you. A co-payment applies for other services. The Delta Dental PPO plan allows you to visit a dentist of your choice, change dentists at any time, go to a dental specialist of your choice, receive dental care anywhere in the world, and save on out-of-pocket expenses when you visit a PPO network dental office. SCRRA pays the full premium for coverage of you and your eligible dependents under both plans. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. VISION: SCRRA offers two (2) vision plans through Vision Service Plan (VSP), providing coverage for eye examinations, prescription eyewear and contact lenses through network providers. You have the option of seeing out-of-network providers, but full reimbursement is not guaranteed. VSP has contracted with many laser surgery facilities and doctors, offering you a discount on PRK and LASIK surgeries. If you enroll in the VSP Basic Plan, SCRRA pays the full premium for coverage of you and your eligible dependents. If you enroll in the VSP Buy-up Plan, which offers enhanced vision benefits, you pay the difference between the cost of the Basic Plan and the Buy-up Plan. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) allow for the deferral of pre-tax dollars to be used for reimbursement of eligible medical and dependent care expenses. You can set aside up to $3,050 for health care expenses and $5,000 per family for dependent care expenses annually. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or a qualifying event. GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE: SCRRA provides for an amount equal to one (1) time your annual salary, rounded to the nearest $1,000, to a maximum of $200,000. Your life insurance benefit will reduce to 65% at age 65 and 55% at age 70. IRS regulations require that the portion of Group Term Life (“G.T.L.”) insurance benefits provided to you by SCRRA, which exceeds $50,000, be added to your Federal, State, and Medicare taxable earnings for W-2 reporting. This amount is reflected on your pay statements each pay period in the “Other Benefits and Information” section. In addition, SCRRA offers a voluntary plan, which may be purchased in increments of $10,000 to a maximum of $100,000 without evidence of insurability (initial enrollment period only) and up to 5 times your salary to a maximum of $500,000 with evidence of insurability. Dependent life options are also available. The voluntary plan is portable; you may retain it if you leave SCRRA and pay the premium. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT: SCRRA provides for an amount equal to one (1) time your annual salary, rounded to the nearest $1,000, up to a maximum of $200,000. Your AD&D insurance benefit will reduce to 65% at age 65 and 55% at age 70. In addition, SCRRA offers a voluntary plan, which may be purchased in increments of $10,000, subject to a maximum of the lesser of 5 times your annual salary or $500,000. Dependent AD&D options are also available. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. SHORT TERM DISABILITY: You are covered under the California State Disability Insurance (SDI) Program. Your maximum benefit amount is 52 times your weekly benefit amount or the total wages subject to SDI tax paid in your base period, whichever is less. Employees pay a mandatory contribution, through payroll deductions, for coverage under the SDI program. The contribution rate for 2023 is 0.9 percent of earnings. The SDI taxable wage limit is $153,164, with a maximum withholding of $1,378.48 per employee for calendar year 2023. LONG TERM DISABILITY : SCRRA provides for income replacement of 60 percent of monthly earnings subject to a maximum benefit of $7,500 per month up to age 65. To qualify, you must be on disability for 90 days. (Note: there is a pre-existing condition clause in this program.) Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. VOLUNTARY BENEFITS: SCRRA offers the following employee-paid voluntary benefits, provided by Aflac: Group Accident Insurance helps pay for out-of-pocket costs that arise from covered accidents, such as fractures, dislocations, and lacerations. Group Critical Illness Insurance helps pay for the expected and unexpected expenses that arise from diagnosis of a covered critical illness, such as cancer (internal or invasive), heart attack, stroke, end-stage renal failure or a major organ transplant. Group Hospital Indemnity Insurance helps pay for the out-of-pocket costs associated with a hospital stay, including benefits for hospital confinement, hospital admission, hospital intensive care and intermediate intensive care step-down unit. Group Short-Term Disability Insurance pays a monthly benefit directly to an employee who is off work due to an injury or illness for up to three (3) months after a seven (7) day waiting period. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. 9/80 ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULE: SCRRA offers a 9/80 Alternative Work Schedule (AWS). During a 10-day work period, you work eight 9-hour days, one 8-hour day and have one day off. Your day off can be Monday, Wednesday, or Friday. Approval from your supervisor, chief and HR is required to participate in the 9/80 AWS program. TELECOMMUTING SCHEDULE: SCRRA offers employees the option to telecommute up to two (2) days per week. At the CEO’s discretion, the maximum number of days per week may be increased due to a natural disaster, pandemic, civil unrest, federal/state/local stay-at-home order, or other special circumstances. Approval from your supervisor, chief and HR is required to participate in the telecommuting program. Employees on a 9/80 schedule cannot telecommute. HOLIDAYS: SCRRA observes twelve (12) holidays a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. PAID TIME OFF (PTO): SCRRA provides employees with Paid Time Off (PTO) for vacations, illnesses, injuries, medical/dental appointments, religious holidays, personal business, and emergencies as follows: 0-4 years of service - 25 days 5-6 years of service - 30 days 7th year of service - 32 days 8th year of service - 33 days 9th year of service - 34 days 10-14 years of service - 35 days 15-19 years of service - 38 days 20 or more years - 42 days At the CEO’s discretion, prior service at a public transportation or public agency, or rail transportation company may be counted towards an employee’s total service years to increase the employee’s PTO accrual rate. To be considered, Human Resources requires that a written request along with verification and confirmation of the years of service be provided prior to the start of employment with SCRRA. Human Resources will provide the final determination on behalf of the CEO. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP): SCRRA offers you and your immediate and dependent family members confidential counseling 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for family, personal, work-related and substance abuse issues through the EAP. You are entitled to a telephone session(s) with a trained EAP professional to assess the nature of the problem and provide a referral for additional assistance, if needed. Services also include three (3) face-to-face counseling sessions per family member per six (6) month period. HEALTH ADVOCACY SERVICES: SCRRA offers you and your eligible dependents free health advocacy services through Health Advocate. You are entitled to unlimited calls with trained professionals who can help you navigate the healthcare and insurance systems. RETIREMENT PLAN: The SCRRA contracts with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). You pay a 7.00 percent employee contribution and SCRRA pays an employer contribution, which varies each year. To be eligible for service retirement, you must be at least age 52 and have a minimum of five (5) years of CalPERS-credited service. Upon retirement you are entitled to a monthly retirement benefit based on your years of credited service, age, and average compensation during your last three (3) years of service (“final compensation”). The retirement formula for New Members is 2%@62, which means at age 62, you receive 2 percent of your final compensation for every year of service. Upon separation from employment with less than 5 years of credited service, you may request a refund of your employee contributions only, including interest, and end your membership with CalPERS, or leave it in your account and retain your service credit should you decide to work for another CalPERS-covered agency. If you are vested upon separation but do not retire, you may leave your contributions in your account until retirement or elect a refund. SOCIAL SECURITY: You do not participate in Social Security except for Medicare. You will contribute 1.45 percent of your pay to cover the hospital insurance portion of Medicare. *Additional Medicare Hospital Insurance Tax: As of January 1, 2013, employees are required to pay an additional 0.9 percent Medicare tax on earnings above $200,000 (for those who file an individual return) or $250,000 (for those who file a joint return). This additional hospital insurance tax is not reflected in the rate above. RETIREE MEDICAL: Unrepresented employees hired before 11/1/18*: You will be eligible for medical coverage when you retire if your separation date and retirement date are within 120 days of each other. SCRRA pays the same amount for retirees as it does for active employees, which is currently 87.5 percent of the applicable premium. Unrepresented employees hired on or after 11/1/18: You will be eligible for medical coverage when you retire if your separation date and retirement date are within 120 days of each other and you have a minimum of 10 years of credited CalPERS service, five of which must be performed at SCRRA. SCRRA pays a percentage of the state annuitant contribution rate** in accordance with the vesting schedule below: 10 Years of CalPERS Service - 50% 11 - 19 Years of CalPERS Service - 50%, plus 5% for each additional year of service 20+ Years of CalPERS Service - 100% *Once each year the employer may allow unrepresented employees hired before 11/1/18 the opportunity to individually elect to be subject to the vesting schedule. **The state annuitant contribution rates for 2023 are: $883 (Retiree Only); $1,699 (Retiree + 1 Dependent); $2,124 (Retiree + Family). DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN (457) : You are eligible to set aside a portion of your current income without paying taxes on that money until it is received later during retirement when taxes may be lower. In 2023, you can defer up to 100 percent of your gross compensation or $22,500 annually, whichever is less (“normal contribution limit”). You may make an additional $7,500 contribution to the plan if you are age 50 and older. If you are at least within three years of the age in which you are eligible to receive unreduced benefits under our CalPERS retirement plan, you may contribute up to double the normal contribution limit, or $45,000. TRANSPORTATION PASSES: You may use your employee badge for unlimited free access to all Metrolink lines and trains. Your badge cannot be used on connecting public transportation. However, if you commute to/from work on Metrolink on a regular basis and need to connect to other public transportation (e.g., Metro Red or Purple Line) you can be issued a Metrolink pass with the appropriate station pair, which will also give you access to connecting transportation. You are also eligible to receive a free transit pass to ride any greater Los Angeles area transit system other than Metrolink (such as, Metro, Foothill Transit, LADOT, and LOSSAN) for commuting purposes. The commuter transit pass has a value up to the monthly maximum tax-free transit pass amount established by the Internal Revenue Service ($300 in 2023). You are responsible for any transit fares above the IRS monthly cap. To receive this benefit, the SCRRA requires each employee to use public transportation to commute to and from work three (3) or more days per week. OTHER BENEFITS: Educational Assistance - SCRRA will reimburse an employee up to $1,000 per fiscal year for tuition, books and mandatory student fees for courses that are relevant to employment. No reimbursement is allowed for parking. Professional Memberships - SCRRA pays up to $300 per year for professional memberships. Credit Union Membership - SCRRA offers credit union services for employees and their family members, provided by Northrup Grumman Federal Credit Union. Jury Duty - SCRRA will continue an employee's salary during any non-voluntary jury service up to a maximum of ten (10) working days. Pregnancy Disability and Family and Medical Leaves - A leave of absence may be paid or unpaid and shall be granted in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, and SCRRA policy. Refer to the Human Resource Policies and Procedures Manual for more detailed information. Bereavement Leave - In the event of death in an employee’s immediate family, the agency grants up to three (3) working days, with pay, to handle family affairs and to attend the funeral. When an employee needs to travel outside the radius of the five (5) member agencies due to the death of an immediate family member, the Authority grants up to five (5) working days, with pay. Military Leave - Employees will be paid for the annually required active period. At the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer, and with Board notification, paid military leave may be granted beyond what is provided by the applicable state law. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Sep 19, 2023
Full Time
SUMMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION The Senior Manager, Business Information Security Officer will understand the key assets and processes, identify and evaluate risks and controls, and suggest incremental controls or risk mitigation strategies where necessary. Additionally, the BISO will ensure business compliance with Information Security Policies and Standards while continuously monitoring and reporting on risks and documented exceptions. The BISO helps the business achieve their objectives while not compromising the security posture. The BISO will work under the general direction of SCRRA’s Chief Technology Officer, and the position will collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with SCRRA’s cyber security procedures and industry standards. TO APPLY: This is a continuous recruitment with the first review of applications beginning October 2, 2023 . Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This job description is not part of a job series. SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED Receive general oversight from director or executive level management. This position will have no direct reports. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The duties listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Develop and maintain in depth understanding of region/business unit processes, systems, technologies, data, customers, consumers, partners. Evaluate the overall technology infrastructure for adherence to security policies and procedures for all SCRRA corporate and operational systems (e.g. positive train control (PTC)). Coordinate auditing and compliance and certification requirements. Act as the local security resource for the IT leadership and the IT Business Partners, IT Infrastructure, IT Architecture, HR, Finance, Legal and other local personnel. Partner with all Departments to achieve effective working relationships that can further the effectiveness of the Security program. Review and audit the Information Security Policies and Standards throughout the agency. Review and audit technical implementations of security solutions required to meet business objectives. Proactively identify noncompliance and areas of potential improvement, and issue corrective actions to department manager. Engage with clients and customers as needed to assist the business to achieve its objectives by representing our security program, supporting internal and external audits, assisting in customer communication of security incident, etc.) Participate in region/business unit related conferences, client facing engagement, industry forums to represent the Cyber Security program. Provide regular and timely reporting on the status of cyber security throughout the agency. Provide escalation path for security issues, incidents, and inquiries. Review work of the Security Incident Response and Crisis Management teams to ensure effectively driving incidents to acceptable resolution; assist with investigations as needed. Provide Cyber Security Guidance for agency personnel. Drive remediation activities throughout the agency. Work with the Compliance and Information Risk Management team to drive policy and regulatory compliance. Drive the development, implementation, and translation of information security policies. Responsible for the PCI-DSS annual compliance submission requirement and develop monitoring program to ensure SCRRA is PCI compliant. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field. A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience. Experience in compliance, government, or financial industry. Experience in the design and implementation of information security programs. A combination of training, education and or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered when determining minimum qualifications. Advanced relevant coursework may also substitute for a portion of required experience. Valid Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record of no more than three moving violations and no DUI's within the last three years. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS A minimum of five (5) years of experience in business security policy development, metrics capture and analysis and system authorization. Certification pertaining to information security and data privacy protection (CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CISM, etc.) Knowledge and experience with security and governance frameworks: SSAE-18 (SOC-2), HIPPA, PCI-DSS, ISO27991, NIST, FedRAMP. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of : Microsoft Windows CE Operating System. Zebra programming language. Data Warehouse table layout and relationships. Expert level understanding of key network and technical security controls. Security best practices including experience with NIST 800-53, ISO27001 and PCI DSS. P. Skilled in : Incident response and coordinating activities. Ability to : Analyze and solve problems. Apply organizational information security policies at a business unit level. Stay up to date in BI technology trends and provide solutions. Apply organizational information security policies at a business unit level. Effectively communicate relevant IT-related information to superiors and peers across the organization. Manage and organize timely and materials. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Transition between a stationary position at a desk or work location and move about Metrolink facilities or other work site locations. Operate tools to perform the duties of the position; such as computers, office equipment and work-related machinery. Transport equipment or boxes up to 25lbs. Exchange ideas by means of communication. Visual acuity to detect, identify and observe employees or train movement and any barriers to movement when working on or near railroad tracks. Hear and perceive the nature of sounds when working on or near railroad tracks. Balance, ascend/descend, climb, kneel, stoop, bend, crouch or crawl within assigned working conditions and or locations. WORKING CONDITIONS Position requires work in a normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, or temperature. Work may also be conducted in outdoor environments, at construction sites, Railroad Track and Right-of-Way environments, and warehouse environments, with possible exposure to individuals who are hostile or irate, moving mechanical parts, and loud noises (85+ decibels, such as heavy trucks, construction, etc.). Telecommuting may be available for this classification. Southern California Regional Rail Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Authority will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Selection Process: Following a review of resumes and/or applications, the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process. Eligible applicants will be notified of the exact time and place of assessments and interview. Candidates will be interviewed to determine their relative knowledge, skills and ability in job related areas. Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a reference check, including degree verification and criminal records check provided through SCRRA. Internal Candidates: Employees with active discipline as defined in the HR Policy No. 5.3 Positive Discipline Program and/or with performance that does not meet the standard for "meets expectations" as defined in the Performance Planning and Appraisal Process may be precluded from consideration and placement in the position. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the SCRRA will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The SCRRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/ADA MEDICAL: SCRRA offers a choice of twelve (12) health plan options provided through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). You may choose from up to ten (10) Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans and two (2) Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans. Some health plans are only available in certain counties and/or zip codes. You contribute 12.5 percent of the plan premium for coverage of you and your eligible dependents. You may waive coverage if you are covered under another group health plan; you must provide proof. Once you waive coverage, you will only be allowed to enroll during Open Enrollment or within 60 days from the date on which your other coverage is no longer available (proof is required). If you elect to waive coverage, you will receive $300.00 per month taxable earnings, paid in two installments of $150 each on the first two paychecks of the month. A retiree or an employee who is a spouse, child, or any other eligible dependent of another SCRRA employee is not eligible for the opt out/cash in lieu credit if he/she is covered under a SCRRA health plan. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. DENTAL: SCRRA offers two dental options provided by Delta Dental. Under the DeltaCare (HMO) program, you must select a contract dentist within their network to perform your dental services. If you require treatment from a specialist, your contract dentist will handle the referral. Many services are covered at no cost to you. A co-payment applies for other services. The Delta Dental PPO plan allows you to visit a dentist of your choice, change dentists at any time, go to a dental specialist of your choice, receive dental care anywhere in the world, and save on out-of-pocket expenses when you visit a PPO network dental office. SCRRA pays the full premium for coverage of you and your eligible dependents under both plans. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. VISION: SCRRA offers two (2) vision plans through Vision Service Plan (VSP), providing coverage for eye examinations, prescription eyewear and contact lenses through network providers. You have the option of seeing out-of-network providers, but full reimbursement is not guaranteed. VSP has contracted with many laser surgery facilities and doctors, offering you a discount on PRK and LASIK surgeries. If you enroll in the VSP Basic Plan, SCRRA pays the full premium for coverage of you and your eligible dependents. If you enroll in the VSP Buy-up Plan, which offers enhanced vision benefits, you pay the difference between the cost of the Basic Plan and the Buy-up Plan. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) allow for the deferral of pre-tax dollars to be used for reimbursement of eligible medical and dependent care expenses. You can set aside up to $3,050 for health care expenses and $5,000 per family for dependent care expenses annually. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or a qualifying event. GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE: SCRRA provides for an amount equal to one (1) time your annual salary, rounded to the nearest $1,000, to a maximum of $200,000. Your life insurance benefit will reduce to 65% at age 65 and 55% at age 70. IRS regulations require that the portion of Group Term Life (“G.T.L.”) insurance benefits provided to you by SCRRA, which exceeds $50,000, be added to your Federal, State, and Medicare taxable earnings for W-2 reporting. This amount is reflected on your pay statements each pay period in the “Other Benefits and Information” section. In addition, SCRRA offers a voluntary plan, which may be purchased in increments of $10,000 to a maximum of $100,000 without evidence of insurability (initial enrollment period only) and up to 5 times your salary to a maximum of $500,000 with evidence of insurability. Dependent life options are also available. The voluntary plan is portable; you may retain it if you leave SCRRA and pay the premium. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT: SCRRA provides for an amount equal to one (1) time your annual salary, rounded to the nearest $1,000, up to a maximum of $200,000. Your AD&D insurance benefit will reduce to 65% at age 65 and 55% at age 70. In addition, SCRRA offers a voluntary plan, which may be purchased in increments of $10,000, subject to a maximum of the lesser of 5 times your annual salary or $500,000. Dependent AD&D options are also available. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. SHORT TERM DISABILITY: You are covered under the California State Disability Insurance (SDI) Program. Your maximum benefit amount is 52 times your weekly benefit amount or the total wages subject to SDI tax paid in your base period, whichever is less. Employees pay a mandatory contribution, through payroll deductions, for coverage under the SDI program. The contribution rate for 2023 is 0.9 percent of earnings. The SDI taxable wage limit is $153,164, with a maximum withholding of $1,378.48 per employee for calendar year 2023. LONG TERM DISABILITY : SCRRA provides for income replacement of 60 percent of monthly earnings subject to a maximum benefit of $7,500 per month up to age 65. To qualify, you must be on disability for 90 days. (Note: there is a pre-existing condition clause in this program.) Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. VOLUNTARY BENEFITS: SCRRA offers the following employee-paid voluntary benefits, provided by Aflac: Group Accident Insurance helps pay for out-of-pocket costs that arise from covered accidents, such as fractures, dislocations, and lacerations. Group Critical Illness Insurance helps pay for the expected and unexpected expenses that arise from diagnosis of a covered critical illness, such as cancer (internal or invasive), heart attack, stroke, end-stage renal failure or a major organ transplant. Group Hospital Indemnity Insurance helps pay for the out-of-pocket costs associated with a hospital stay, including benefits for hospital confinement, hospital admission, hospital intensive care and intermediate intensive care step-down unit. Group Short-Term Disability Insurance pays a monthly benefit directly to an employee who is off work due to an injury or illness for up to three (3) months after a seven (7) day waiting period. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. 9/80 ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULE: SCRRA offers a 9/80 Alternative Work Schedule (AWS). During a 10-day work period, you work eight 9-hour days, one 8-hour day and have one day off. Your day off can be Monday, Wednesday, or Friday. Approval from your supervisor, chief and HR is required to participate in the 9/80 AWS program. TELECOMMUTING SCHEDULE: SCRRA offers employees the option to telecommute up to two (2) days per week. At the CEO’s discretion, the maximum number of days per week may be increased due to a natural disaster, pandemic, civil unrest, federal/state/local stay-at-home order, or other special circumstances. Approval from your supervisor, chief and HR is required to participate in the telecommuting program. Employees on a 9/80 schedule cannot telecommute. HOLIDAYS: SCRRA observes twelve (12) holidays a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. PAID TIME OFF (PTO): SCRRA provides employees with Paid Time Off (PTO) for vacations, illnesses, injuries, medical/dental appointments, religious holidays, personal business, and emergencies as follows: 0-4 years of service - 25 days 5-6 years of service - 30 days 7th year of service - 32 days 8th year of service - 33 days 9th year of service - 34 days 10-14 years of service - 35 days 15-19 years of service - 38 days 20 or more years - 42 days At the CEO’s discretion, prior service at a public transportation or public agency, or rail transportation company may be counted towards an employee’s total service years to increase the employee’s PTO accrual rate. To be considered, Human Resources requires that a written request along with verification and confirmation of the years of service be provided prior to the start of employment with SCRRA. Human Resources will provide the final determination on behalf of the CEO. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP): SCRRA offers you and your immediate and dependent family members confidential counseling 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for family, personal, work-related and substance abuse issues through the EAP. You are entitled to a telephone session(s) with a trained EAP professional to assess the nature of the problem and provide a referral for additional assistance, if needed. Services also include three (3) face-to-face counseling sessions per family member per six (6) month period. HEALTH ADVOCACY SERVICES: SCRRA offers you and your eligible dependents free health advocacy services through Health Advocate. You are entitled to unlimited calls with trained professionals who can help you navigate the healthcare and insurance systems. RETIREMENT PLAN: The SCRRA contracts with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). You pay a 7.00 percent employee contribution and SCRRA pays an employer contribution, which varies each year. To be eligible for service retirement, you must be at least age 52 and have a minimum of five (5) years of CalPERS-credited service. Upon retirement you are entitled to a monthly retirement benefit based on your years of credited service, age, and average compensation during your last three (3) years of service (“final compensation”). The retirement formula for New Members is 2%@62, which means at age 62, you receive 2 percent of your final compensation for every year of service. Upon separation from employment with less than 5 years of credited service, you may request a refund of your employee contributions only, including interest, and end your membership with CalPERS, or leave it in your account and retain your service credit should you decide to work for another CalPERS-covered agency. If you are vested upon separation but do not retire, you may leave your contributions in your account until retirement or elect a refund. SOCIAL SECURITY: You do not participate in Social Security except for Medicare. You will contribute 1.45 percent of your pay to cover the hospital insurance portion of Medicare. *Additional Medicare Hospital Insurance Tax: As of January 1, 2013, employees are required to pay an additional 0.9 percent Medicare tax on earnings above $200,000 (for those who file an individual return) or $250,000 (for those who file a joint return). This additional hospital insurance tax is not reflected in the rate above. RETIREE MEDICAL: Unrepresented employees hired before 11/1/18*: You will be eligible for medical coverage when you retire if your separation date and retirement date are within 120 days of each other. SCRRA pays the same amount for retirees as it does for active employees, which is currently 87.5 percent of the applicable premium. Unrepresented employees hired on or after 11/1/18: You will be eligible for medical coverage when you retire if your separation date and retirement date are within 120 days of each other and you have a minimum of 10 years of credited CalPERS service, five of which must be performed at SCRRA. SCRRA pays a percentage of the state annuitant contribution rate** in accordance with the vesting schedule below: 10 Years of CalPERS Service - 50% 11 - 19 Years of CalPERS Service - 50%, plus 5% for each additional year of service 20+ Years of CalPERS Service - 100% *Once each year the employer may allow unrepresented employees hired before 11/1/18 the opportunity to individually elect to be subject to the vesting schedule. **The state annuitant contribution rates for 2023 are: $883 (Retiree Only); $1,699 (Retiree + 1 Dependent); $2,124 (Retiree + Family). DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN (457) : You are eligible to set aside a portion of your current income without paying taxes on that money until it is received later during retirement when taxes may be lower. In 2023, you can defer up to 100 percent of your gross compensation or $22,500 annually, whichever is less (“normal contribution limit”). You may make an additional $7,500 contribution to the plan if you are age 50 and older. If you are at least within three years of the age in which you are eligible to receive unreduced benefits under our CalPERS retirement plan, you may contribute up to double the normal contribution limit, or $45,000. TRANSPORTATION PASSES: You may use your employee badge for unlimited free access to all Metrolink lines and trains. Your badge cannot be used on connecting public transportation. However, if you commute to/from work on Metrolink on a regular basis and need to connect to other public transportation (e.g., Metro Red or Purple Line) you can be issued a Metrolink pass with the appropriate station pair, which will also give you access to connecting transportation. You are also eligible to receive a free transit pass to ride any greater Los Angeles area transit system other than Metrolink (such as, Metro, Foothill Transit, LADOT, and LOSSAN) for commuting purposes. The commuter transit pass has a value up to the monthly maximum tax-free transit pass amount established by the Internal Revenue Service ($300 in 2023). You are responsible for any transit fares above the IRS monthly cap. To receive this benefit, the SCRRA requires each employee to use public transportation to commute to and from work three (3) or more days per week. OTHER BENEFITS: Educational Assistance - SCRRA will reimburse an employee up to $1,000 per fiscal year for tuition, books and mandatory student fees for courses that are relevant to employment. No reimbursement is allowed for parking. Professional Memberships - SCRRA pays up to $300 per year for professional memberships. Credit Union Membership - SCRRA offers credit union services for employees and their family members, provided by Northrup Grumman Federal Credit Union. Jury Duty - SCRRA will continue an employee's salary during any non-voluntary jury service up to a maximum of ten (10) working days. Pregnancy Disability and Family and Medical Leaves - A leave of absence may be paid or unpaid and shall be granted in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, and SCRRA policy. Refer to the Human Resource Policies and Procedures Manual for more detailed information. Bereavement Leave - In the event of death in an employee’s immediate family, the agency grants up to three (3) working days, with pay, to handle family affairs and to attend the funeral. When an employee needs to travel outside the radius of the five (5) member agencies due to the death of an immediate family member, the Authority grants up to five (5) working days, with pay. Military Leave - Employees will be paid for the annually required active period. At the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer, and with Board notification, paid military leave may be granted beyond what is provided by the applicable state law. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
City of Santa Clara, CA
Santa Clara, California, United States
Description The Department: SVP currently provides over 600 Megawatts of power to residential and business customers within Santa Clara, of which 40 percent of comes from carbon-free renewable resources. In addition to using green energy from large-scale wind, solar, geothermal and hydroelectric projects outside of the area, SVP employs innovative ways to locally produce electricity by operating Thermal Generation facilities utilizing Simple Cycle, Combined Cycle, and Cogeneration technologies. It is the mission of Silicon Valley Power to be a progressive, service-oriented utility, offering reliable, competitively priced services for the benefit of Santa Clara and its customers. Being competitive in the marketplace with a continuous focus on customer service, SVP can provide economic value to the City of Santa Clara and its customers while maintaining low residential rates and offering competitive rates for all customers. The Positions: Silicon Valley Power is recruiting to fill various Electric Program Manager positions in the following specialties: Capital Project Management, Contracts, Distributed Energy Resources and Storage, Environmental, Safety, and System Operations. Capital Project Management The focus and priority of this position will be to perform complex professional project management work to support the successful completion of over $300 million in near-term capital improvement program projects to support electric utility load growth. The position is assigned to the customer development and project management unit which manages, plans, and oversees the development and implementation of the capital improvement program. This position will report to the Principal Electric Utility Engineer overseeing the System Expansion Program and will work collaboratively on the management of these critical projects. The individual will perform and manage the work related to planning, design, construction, operations, and maintenance of utility projects, including receiving stations, substations, electric transmission and distribution facilities, and other electrical infrastructure. The incumbent is expected to manage consultants and directly administer public works contracts. Experience in electric utility engineering, utility asset management, GIS and work order management system is desirable. Distinguishing Characteristics/Experience: Direct knowledge in managing, planning, and overseeing the development and implementation of Capital Improvement Program(s) (CIP). Ability to provide extensive, in-depth, and specialized administrative, budgetary, financial, and compliance research, analysis, and support. Experience in management, engineering, financial, high-level administrative planning and analysis, and/or project management experience. Contracts Portfolio The focus and priority of this position will be to perform complex professional work to support the development and management of SVP’s contracts portfolio. SVP’s operation requires hundreds of unique contracts including specialized services agreements, leases, agreements with customers for substation construction, funding and deposits, public works contracts, license agreements, power purchase and resource adequacy agreements, as well as other unique agreements. The position is assigned to the Business Services Division. The incumbent will both lead staff supporting contracts functions and have direct involvement in negotiating and reviewing contracts. Experience in utility contracts is desirable. Distinguishing Characteristics/Experience: Direct knowledge and experience in contracts review, negotiating, and management for a variety of contract types. Ability to providing extensive, in-depth, and specialized administrative, budgetary, financial, and compliance research, analysis, and support Experience in managing and assigning work to administrative and clerical staff. Distributed Energy Resources , Renewable Energy and Power Purchase Contracts This position develops and implements cutting edge programs entailing distributed and renewable generation, energy storage, demand response, and microgrids. Incumbents perform professional level, individual work in project development. Duties may include supervising and participating in the conduct of studies and surveys, data interpretation, forecasting, commodity purchasing, contract negotiation, pricing/rate making, engineering studies, development of policies and procedures, evaluating regulatory and legislative initiatives, preparing, reviewing, and managing budgets and operations. Commodity purchasing and contract negotiation may include evaluation and development of strategies for electricity generation, both distributed and utility scale. Incumbents may supervise management and non-management staff and act as project team leaders and manage programs and projects. Project management responsibilities include preparing RFPs, evaluating proposals, and managing contractors and consultants. Environmental This position will ensure the City’s compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory agency requirements and guidelines pertaining to Air Quality, Water, Wastewater, Storm water, and Industrial waste. This position will work with staff across multiple Divisions to develop, implement, and perform procedures and guidelines designed to ensure compliance and develop staff. They will compose, compile, track, and analyze information related to regulatory, program, and compliance oversight. This position will act as SVP’s Subject Matter Expert and provide technical and functional advisement to Management and Staff concerning Environmental Compliance. This position requires in-depth knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws/regulations. This position also requires the ability to forecast and identify compliance issues and to develop mitigation strategies to correct issues. The position will also assist in the development of budgets, service contracts and training programs. Safety This position establishes, implements, and enforces an effective department wide safety and compliance program that prevents injury and illness. They will work to ensure that employees, both management and non-management, comply with the rules and regulations of Federal, State and Local Regulatory Agencies, and that company safety and compliance policies and procedures are consistently followed. The position will also facilitate the development and completion of the department’s compliance and controls register, controls testing and auditing, standards development and review, horizon scanning for new and changing regulatory requirements, and serving as an OSHA subject matter for the department. The position will also assist in the development of budgets, service contracts and training programs. System Operations This position will administer programs for work management, maintenance monitoring and asset management focused in all areas of Utility Operations (Metering, Substations, Transmission and Distribution). This position will also be responsible for the performance, review, and implementation of improvements to these programs. The position will develop, maintain, and improve SVP’s Outage Management System. This position will work to ensure compliance with all applicable NERC standards and seek constant improvement in SVP Work and Safety standards affecting System Operations. The position will also assist in the development of budgets, service contracts and training programs. As a member of the City's Unclassified Service, this is an "at-will" position and the incumbent serves at the discretion of the City Manager. An incumbent in this classification: demonstrates strong ethical, professional, and service-oriented leadership and interpersonal skills; sets a good example; and correctly applies the tenets of the City's Code of Ethics and values. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED BELOW. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT. MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW. Typical Duties This description may not include all the duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be performed. Under general direction, the incumbent will: • Plan, develop, implement, evaluate, and manage an assigned program or core department service area; Supervise subordinate supervisory, professional, technical, and/or clerical staff; participate in the selection, hiring, training, and coaching of staff; conduct performance evaluations; and implement disciplinary actions as required; • Research and analyze program operations to ensure effective utilization of resources and increase productivity of work, provide regular reporting measures, conduct presentations, and make recommendations to management; • Plan and implement work plans and projects for assigned area; • Oversee daily operations of assigned program area and safety ensuring that all applicable regulatory requirements are followed; • Develop and monitor resource models and/or programs in alignment with State, Federal and local regulations and policies; • Deliver and manage communications to internal and external customers; • Administer program budget, including budget preparation, forecasting, and monitoring expenses and revenue; • Plan, implement, and monitor program or service area goals and objectives in alignment with Department goals to ensure effective programming and operations; • Monitor and report on assigned area activities, including managing resources, tracking short and long-term work activities and provide recommendations to management staff to improve efficiency in assigned area; • Serve as the subject matter expert in assigned specialty and provides consultation to subordinates, vendors, and management on assigned area of expertise; • Set the standard for safety and adhere to all applicable safety and environmental standards and regulations, including City safety standards and policies; • May act as a representative of the Department in assigned program or service area; • Implement programs which may include such functions as scheduling, coordinating, and assigning staff to projects; • Oversee request for proposal processes, participate in the preparation of vendor contracts, negotiate contracts, and act as lead contract administrator for planned program objectives; • Prepare a variety of narrative and periodic reports to keep management informed of program/project status; • Implement program audit systems to ensure appropriate use of public funds; • Develop qualitative and quantitative measures to evaluate program/project financial status, customer satisfaction, contractor performance, and public relations; • Maintain current knowledge of external program trends and legislation to ensure necessary compliance; • May represent the Department and participate in regional and state efforts to meet compliance, legislative and societal goals; • Develop, implement and evaluate marketing and educational materials to present to internal and external customers; • Use City computer applications (including but not limited to Microsoft Suite) and databases to track program status and funds and use; • Prepare reports, memos, and supporting documentation; • May act as Division Manager on a temporary basis, as assigned; and • Perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • Education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Economics, Public or Business Administration, Environmental Sciences, Finance or a closely-related field; AND • Three (3) years' experience leading, supervising, managing, and coordinating work including but not limited to, customer related programs, project management, building facilities management, or writing, developing or administering safety or environmental compliance standards; OR • Generation/Substation/Transmission and Distribution/System Operations Specialties: Three (3) years of experience in a lead, supervisory, or senior role performing work, including but not limited to a Supervisor, Engineer, Manager, Lead Technician, or Foreperson, ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTION • For Generation/Substation/Transmission and Distribution/System Operations Specialties: additional years of experience in a role equivalent to, but not limited to a Control Room Operator, Electric Utility Technician, Engineer, Lineworker, or working in a lead, supervisory, or senior role performing work, including but not limited to a Supervisor, Manager, Lead Technician, or Foreperson may substitute for the degree requirement on a year for year basis up to four (4) years. • For Generation/Substation/Transmission and Distribution/System Operations Specialties: Two (2) years of experience working in a role equivalent to, but not limited to a Control Room Operator, Electric Utility Technician, Engineer, or Lineworker may be substituted for one (1) year of experience as a lead, supervisor, or senior role up to six (6) years. • Two (2) years of experience in customer related programs, project management, building facilities management, or writing, developing or administering safety or environmental compliance standards may be substituted one (1) year of experience as a lead, supervisor, manager, and coordinator experience up to six (6) years. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license is required at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS • An advanced degree in Engineering, Public or Business Administration, Environmental Sciences or related field is desirable. • When assigned to Systems and Project Management, a: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from Project Management Institute (PMI) or an equivalent certification from accredited program is desirable. • When assigned to Generation/Substation/Transmission and Distribution/System Operations Specialties, experience working in a power plant, substation, transmission & distribution, or Electric System Control Center environment is desirable. • When assigned to Safety Compliance, an in depth knowledge of OSHA and CalOSHA standards is desirable. • When assigned to Environmental Compliance, an in-depth knowledge of Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC), Air Permits, and Water Permits is desirable. OTHER REQUIREMENTS • Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment. • Incumbents may be subject to initial and periodic comprehensive background checks. • May be required to work unusual hours and weekends in performance of their duties and be available on an "on call" basis. Other Requirements: Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment. Incumbents may be subject to initial and periodic comprehensive background checks. May be required to work unusual hours and weekends in performance of their duties and be available on an "on call" basis. CONFLICT OF INTEREST Incumbents in this position are required to file a Conflict of Interest statement upon assuming office, annually and upon leaving office, in accordance with City Manager Directive 100. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee admittance into the examination process. Only the most qualified candidates who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will be invited to interview. Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: • Local, State and Federal Laws related to environmental, safety, health, electrical system construction, maintenance, inspection, and NERC regulations pertaining Electric Utilities; • Best practice utility maintenance and project planning strategies and methods; • Cost-benefit and return on investment analysis for proposed programs • Basic understanding of Electric Utility economics, methodologies and principles; • Best practice utility compliance, maintenance and operations methods; • Electric department contract methodologies; • Project management tools and methodologies, including workload planning and budgeting; • Project and workload planning; • Preparation, negotiation, and administration of contracts and fiscal planning; • Negotiation techniques and strategies; • Principles and practices of customer service; • Research methods and statistical analysis; • Principles and practices of management, employee supervision, training, and performance evaluation; • Pertinent State, Federal, and Local laws and regulations for assigned specialty area; • Problem solving and conflict resolution practices and techniques; and • Office safety practices, procedures and standards. Ability to: • Develop, implement, and monitor programs and projects; • Effectively problem solve with various teams and management to improve and streamline processes; • Supervise staff in compliance with applicable Memorandum of Understandings • Analyze situations, identify problems, and exercise sound independent judgment within established guidelines; • Identify, research and gather relevant information from a variety of sources; • Collect and analyze data and prepare a variety of statistical and narrative reports; • Operate standard office equipment and learn City databases and software programs; • Develop and maintain electronic databases; • Effectively develop, negotiate, and monitor contracts; • Interpret and apply laws and regulations, policies and procedures; • Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing and carry out oral and written instructions; • Prepare and present clear, concise and complex written and oral reports and presentations; • Develop and conduct effective public relations programs on assigned specialty; • Speak effectively before large groups of people; • Establish and maintain tactful, courteous and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including the general public; • Work independently with minimal supervision; • Work effectively as a member of the department to achieve common goals and be able to deliver excellent customer service to both internal and external City clients; • Work effectively in time-sensitive situations and meet deadlines; • Coordinate multiple projects and complex tasks simultaneously; • Develop creative and practical solutions to complex and difficult problems; and • Bend, stoop, reach, carry, climb, and lift as necessary to perform assigned duties. Additional Information: You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applications must be filled out completely (i.e. do not write “see resume or personnel file.”) To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Cover Letter and, 2) Resume. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov . Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis for consideration to the position. If you are interested in applying you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, before the position is closed. A first review of applications will be on September 18, 2023. The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov . City of Santa Clara Benefit Summary Overview for Bargaining Unit #9 Miscellaneous Unclassified Management This summary provides a brief overview of the City of Santa Clara’s benefits available to Bargaining Unit #9 employees in 2023. In the event of any conflict between the information in this summary and the applicable official plan documents, City Manager’s Directives (CMDs), Personnel and Salary Resolution, or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the applicable official plan documents, CMDs, Personnel and Salary Resolution, or MOU will prevail over this summary. Benefits are subject to change. Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) Classic Employees: 2.7% @ age 55 formula -employee pays 8.00% of gross pay, minus $61 bi-weekly New Employees: 2.0% @ age 62 formula - employee pays 7.00% of gross pay Medicare and Social Security (FICA) Employee pays 6.20% up to $9,932.40(Social Security) and 1.45% (Medicare) of gross pay Health Insurance: City contribution up to $1827.48/month, based on enrollment in a CalPERS health plan Employees electing health coverage with premiums above the City health contribution will pay additional premium costs from salary on a pre-tax basis Coverage is effective the first of the month after date of hire If an employee enrolls in a plan with a premium that is less than $946.86/month, they will be paid the difference in cash An employee hired on or after 1/1/2023 is eligible for a cash-in-lieu benefit of $250/month if they sign an annual attestation and provide proof of Alternative Required Coverage for themselves and their Tax Family, if applicable. Contact Human Resources for more details Dental Insurance: Choice of two Delta Dental plans; enrollment is mandatory City pays lowest cost of employee only plan ($22.22 for 2023); additional cost is paid by employee Coverage is effective on the first day of the month following three full calendar months of employment Vision Insurance: Choice of two VSP plans City pays the lowest cost employee only plan ($9.00 for 2023); additional cost is paid by employee Coverage is effective the first of the month after date of hire Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA): City contributes $50.00 a month toward employee’s VEBA account. Account funds may be used to pay for qualified medical expenses after separation from the City and after age 50 (pre-tax) If account balance is less than $2,000 upon separation, then account funds can be used immediately Life Insurance: City pays for $50,000 of Basic Life Insurance coverage. Employer premium is $9.55/month Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment Additional optional insurance may be purchased by the employee for the employee, spouse, domestic partner, and/or dependent children State Disability Insurance (SDI): Employee pays 0.9% of gross pay; max deduction of $1,378.48 (includes Paid Family Leave) 7 day waiting period. Maximum benefit is $1,620/week for absences due to non-work related injuries/illnesses. Benefit is based on earned wages in a specific 12-month period Paid Family Leave (PFL): Up to 8 weeks of benefits within a 12-month period to care for a family member or to bond with a new child No waiting period. Minimum benefit is $50/week. Maximum benefit is $1,620/week. Benefit is based on past quarterly wages Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance: Benefit is 60% of basic wage up to $13,333; max $8,000/month City paid benefit. City pays $.207/$100 of insured earnings 60 calendar day waiting period Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment Deferred Compensation: Voluntary plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions Employee may contribute up to the lesser of $22,500/year or 100% of gross compensation into a pre-tax 457(b) account or a post-tax Roth 457(b) account (or a combination of the two accounts) subject to IRS rules.Employees over 50 years of age may contribute up to $30,000/year Flexible Spending Account (IRS Section 125 Plan): Employee may contribute up to $3050per year in pre-tax dollars to a health care spending account Employee may contribute up to $5,000 per year in pre-tax dollars to a dependent care spending account Employee may contribute up to $300per month in pre-tax dollars to a commuter benefit plan Vacation: Vacation is accrued bi-weekly, cannot use vacation during first 6 months of City service For 1 - 4 years of service: 10 days (80 hours)/year For 5 - 9 years of service: 15 days (120 hours)/year For 10 - 15 years of service: 21 days (168 hours)/year For 16 - 20 years of service: 22 days (176 hours)/year For 21+ years of service: 24 days (192 hours)/year Maximum accrual is 480 hours Once per year, employees can elect to convert up to 80 hours of accrued vacation to cash to be paid out in up to two cash-outs the following calendar year Sick Leave: Sick leave is accrued bi-weekly for equivalent of 96 hours per calendar year with no maximum accrual Up to 48 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for family illness Up to 32 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for personal leave Employee may convert sick leave to vacation once per calendar year (annual maximum conversion is 96 hours sick to 48 hours vacation) Partial sick leave payoff provision on retirement depending on years of service and sick leave cap (balance as of 01/01/2004 plus 1,500 hours) Management Leave: 120 hours of management leave credited to employees each January 1st New employees hired between January 1st and June 30th receive 120 hours of management leave their first year New employees hired between July 1st and December 31st receive 60 hours of management leave their first year Unused management leave may be carried over from one calendar year to the next; however, an employee may never have more than 240 hours (calendar years 2021 through 2024) of “banked” management leave Holidays: Seventeen paid eight-hour holidays per year (13 & 4 holidays between 12/25 to 1/1 of following year) Mobile Communication Device Allowance: $80/month in lieu of carrying a City-issued cell phone Auto Allowance (an alternative to mileage reimbursement or use of a City vehicle): Department Heads receive $320/month (up to $520, with City Manager approval). Other Unit 9 employees can receive $200/month (Up to $500 with City Manager approval) Tuition Reimbursement Program: Up to $2,000 per fiscal year for tuition reimbursement. See CMD 26 for details Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling to employees and dependents. Up to maximum of five (5) consultations per family member per incident per year; City paid premium is $4.03/month Employees may call Managed Health Network (MHN) confidentially at 1-800-227-1060 Retiree Medical Reimbursement Program: Employees who retire from the City with at least ten (10) years of service shall receive reimbursement to help cover retiree single health insurance premiums. The reimbursement maximum includes the PEMHCA minimum. Up to age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $406/month in 2023(amount adjusted annually) After age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $243/month in 2023(amount adjusted annually) Alternate Work Schedule: An employee shall be eligible to work a 9/80 alternate work schedule according to the conditions, criteria, and requirements set forth in City Manager's Directive 71. Requests to work a 9/80 schedule shall be made through or by the Department Head to the City Manager. The City Manager must approve the schedule and the City Manager or Department Head (for employees other than Department Heads) may terminate the schedule at anytime. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Sep 13, 2023
Full Time
Description The Department: SVP currently provides over 600 Megawatts of power to residential and business customers within Santa Clara, of which 40 percent of comes from carbon-free renewable resources. In addition to using green energy from large-scale wind, solar, geothermal and hydroelectric projects outside of the area, SVP employs innovative ways to locally produce electricity by operating Thermal Generation facilities utilizing Simple Cycle, Combined Cycle, and Cogeneration technologies. It is the mission of Silicon Valley Power to be a progressive, service-oriented utility, offering reliable, competitively priced services for the benefit of Santa Clara and its customers. Being competitive in the marketplace with a continuous focus on customer service, SVP can provide economic value to the City of Santa Clara and its customers while maintaining low residential rates and offering competitive rates for all customers. The Positions: Silicon Valley Power is recruiting to fill various Electric Program Manager positions in the following specialties: Capital Project Management, Contracts, Distributed Energy Resources and Storage, Environmental, Safety, and System Operations. Capital Project Management The focus and priority of this position will be to perform complex professional project management work to support the successful completion of over $300 million in near-term capital improvement program projects to support electric utility load growth. The position is assigned to the customer development and project management unit which manages, plans, and oversees the development and implementation of the capital improvement program. This position will report to the Principal Electric Utility Engineer overseeing the System Expansion Program and will work collaboratively on the management of these critical projects. The individual will perform and manage the work related to planning, design, construction, operations, and maintenance of utility projects, including receiving stations, substations, electric transmission and distribution facilities, and other electrical infrastructure. The incumbent is expected to manage consultants and directly administer public works contracts. Experience in electric utility engineering, utility asset management, GIS and work order management system is desirable. Distinguishing Characteristics/Experience: Direct knowledge in managing, planning, and overseeing the development and implementation of Capital Improvement Program(s) (CIP). Ability to provide extensive, in-depth, and specialized administrative, budgetary, financial, and compliance research, analysis, and support. Experience in management, engineering, financial, high-level administrative planning and analysis, and/or project management experience. Contracts Portfolio The focus and priority of this position will be to perform complex professional work to support the development and management of SVP’s contracts portfolio. SVP’s operation requires hundreds of unique contracts including specialized services agreements, leases, agreements with customers for substation construction, funding and deposits, public works contracts, license agreements, power purchase and resource adequacy agreements, as well as other unique agreements. The position is assigned to the Business Services Division. The incumbent will both lead staff supporting contracts functions and have direct involvement in negotiating and reviewing contracts. Experience in utility contracts is desirable. Distinguishing Characteristics/Experience: Direct knowledge and experience in contracts review, negotiating, and management for a variety of contract types. Ability to providing extensive, in-depth, and specialized administrative, budgetary, financial, and compliance research, analysis, and support Experience in managing and assigning work to administrative and clerical staff. Distributed Energy Resources , Renewable Energy and Power Purchase Contracts This position develops and implements cutting edge programs entailing distributed and renewable generation, energy storage, demand response, and microgrids. Incumbents perform professional level, individual work in project development. Duties may include supervising and participating in the conduct of studies and surveys, data interpretation, forecasting, commodity purchasing, contract negotiation, pricing/rate making, engineering studies, development of policies and procedures, evaluating regulatory and legislative initiatives, preparing, reviewing, and managing budgets and operations. Commodity purchasing and contract negotiation may include evaluation and development of strategies for electricity generation, both distributed and utility scale. Incumbents may supervise management and non-management staff and act as project team leaders and manage programs and projects. Project management responsibilities include preparing RFPs, evaluating proposals, and managing contractors and consultants. Environmental This position will ensure the City’s compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory agency requirements and guidelines pertaining to Air Quality, Water, Wastewater, Storm water, and Industrial waste. This position will work with staff across multiple Divisions to develop, implement, and perform procedures and guidelines designed to ensure compliance and develop staff. They will compose, compile, track, and analyze information related to regulatory, program, and compliance oversight. This position will act as SVP’s Subject Matter Expert and provide technical and functional advisement to Management and Staff concerning Environmental Compliance. This position requires in-depth knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws/regulations. This position also requires the ability to forecast and identify compliance issues and to develop mitigation strategies to correct issues. The position will also assist in the development of budgets, service contracts and training programs. Safety This position establishes, implements, and enforces an effective department wide safety and compliance program that prevents injury and illness. They will work to ensure that employees, both management and non-management, comply with the rules and regulations of Federal, State and Local Regulatory Agencies, and that company safety and compliance policies and procedures are consistently followed. The position will also facilitate the development and completion of the department’s compliance and controls register, controls testing and auditing, standards development and review, horizon scanning for new and changing regulatory requirements, and serving as an OSHA subject matter for the department. The position will also assist in the development of budgets, service contracts and training programs. System Operations This position will administer programs for work management, maintenance monitoring and asset management focused in all areas of Utility Operations (Metering, Substations, Transmission and Distribution). This position will also be responsible for the performance, review, and implementation of improvements to these programs. The position will develop, maintain, and improve SVP’s Outage Management System. This position will work to ensure compliance with all applicable NERC standards and seek constant improvement in SVP Work and Safety standards affecting System Operations. The position will also assist in the development of budgets, service contracts and training programs. As a member of the City's Unclassified Service, this is an "at-will" position and the incumbent serves at the discretion of the City Manager. An incumbent in this classification: demonstrates strong ethical, professional, and service-oriented leadership and interpersonal skills; sets a good example; and correctly applies the tenets of the City's Code of Ethics and values. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED BELOW. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT. MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW. Typical Duties This description may not include all the duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be performed. Under general direction, the incumbent will: • Plan, develop, implement, evaluate, and manage an assigned program or core department service area; Supervise subordinate supervisory, professional, technical, and/or clerical staff; participate in the selection, hiring, training, and coaching of staff; conduct performance evaluations; and implement disciplinary actions as required; • Research and analyze program operations to ensure effective utilization of resources and increase productivity of work, provide regular reporting measures, conduct presentations, and make recommendations to management; • Plan and implement work plans and projects for assigned area; • Oversee daily operations of assigned program area and safety ensuring that all applicable regulatory requirements are followed; • Develop and monitor resource models and/or programs in alignment with State, Federal and local regulations and policies; • Deliver and manage communications to internal and external customers; • Administer program budget, including budget preparation, forecasting, and monitoring expenses and revenue; • Plan, implement, and monitor program or service area goals and objectives in alignment with Department goals to ensure effective programming and operations; • Monitor and report on assigned area activities, including managing resources, tracking short and long-term work activities and provide recommendations to management staff to improve efficiency in assigned area; • Serve as the subject matter expert in assigned specialty and provides consultation to subordinates, vendors, and management on assigned area of expertise; • Set the standard for safety and adhere to all applicable safety and environmental standards and regulations, including City safety standards and policies; • May act as a representative of the Department in assigned program or service area; • Implement programs which may include such functions as scheduling, coordinating, and assigning staff to projects; • Oversee request for proposal processes, participate in the preparation of vendor contracts, negotiate contracts, and act as lead contract administrator for planned program objectives; • Prepare a variety of narrative and periodic reports to keep management informed of program/project status; • Implement program audit systems to ensure appropriate use of public funds; • Develop qualitative and quantitative measures to evaluate program/project financial status, customer satisfaction, contractor performance, and public relations; • Maintain current knowledge of external program trends and legislation to ensure necessary compliance; • May represent the Department and participate in regional and state efforts to meet compliance, legislative and societal goals; • Develop, implement and evaluate marketing and educational materials to present to internal and external customers; • Use City computer applications (including but not limited to Microsoft Suite) and databases to track program status and funds and use; • Prepare reports, memos, and supporting documentation; • May act as Division Manager on a temporary basis, as assigned; and • Perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • Education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Economics, Public or Business Administration, Environmental Sciences, Finance or a closely-related field; AND • Three (3) years' experience leading, supervising, managing, and coordinating work including but not limited to, customer related programs, project management, building facilities management, or writing, developing or administering safety or environmental compliance standards; OR • Generation/Substation/Transmission and Distribution/System Operations Specialties: Three (3) years of experience in a lead, supervisory, or senior role performing work, including but not limited to a Supervisor, Engineer, Manager, Lead Technician, or Foreperson, ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTION • For Generation/Substation/Transmission and Distribution/System Operations Specialties: additional years of experience in a role equivalent to, but not limited to a Control Room Operator, Electric Utility Technician, Engineer, Lineworker, or working in a lead, supervisory, or senior role performing work, including but not limited to a Supervisor, Manager, Lead Technician, or Foreperson may substitute for the degree requirement on a year for year basis up to four (4) years. • For Generation/Substation/Transmission and Distribution/System Operations Specialties: Two (2) years of experience working in a role equivalent to, but not limited to a Control Room Operator, Electric Utility Technician, Engineer, or Lineworker may be substituted for one (1) year of experience as a lead, supervisor, or senior role up to six (6) years. • Two (2) years of experience in customer related programs, project management, building facilities management, or writing, developing or administering safety or environmental compliance standards may be substituted one (1) year of experience as a lead, supervisor, manager, and coordinator experience up to six (6) years. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license is required at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS • An advanced degree in Engineering, Public or Business Administration, Environmental Sciences or related field is desirable. • When assigned to Systems and Project Management, a: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from Project Management Institute (PMI) or an equivalent certification from accredited program is desirable. • When assigned to Generation/Substation/Transmission and Distribution/System Operations Specialties, experience working in a power plant, substation, transmission & distribution, or Electric System Control Center environment is desirable. • When assigned to Safety Compliance, an in depth knowledge of OSHA and CalOSHA standards is desirable. • When assigned to Environmental Compliance, an in-depth knowledge of Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC), Air Permits, and Water Permits is desirable. OTHER REQUIREMENTS • Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment. • Incumbents may be subject to initial and periodic comprehensive background checks. • May be required to work unusual hours and weekends in performance of their duties and be available on an "on call" basis. Other Requirements: Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment. Incumbents may be subject to initial and periodic comprehensive background checks. May be required to work unusual hours and weekends in performance of their duties and be available on an "on call" basis. CONFLICT OF INTEREST Incumbents in this position are required to file a Conflict of Interest statement upon assuming office, annually and upon leaving office, in accordance with City Manager Directive 100. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee admittance into the examination process. Only the most qualified candidates who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will be invited to interview. Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: • Local, State and Federal Laws related to environmental, safety, health, electrical system construction, maintenance, inspection, and NERC regulations pertaining Electric Utilities; • Best practice utility maintenance and project planning strategies and methods; • Cost-benefit and return on investment analysis for proposed programs • Basic understanding of Electric Utility economics, methodologies and principles; • Best practice utility compliance, maintenance and operations methods; • Electric department contract methodologies; • Project management tools and methodologies, including workload planning and budgeting; • Project and workload planning; • Preparation, negotiation, and administration of contracts and fiscal planning; • Negotiation techniques and strategies; • Principles and practices of customer service; • Research methods and statistical analysis; • Principles and practices of management, employee supervision, training, and performance evaluation; • Pertinent State, Federal, and Local laws and regulations for assigned specialty area; • Problem solving and conflict resolution practices and techniques; and • Office safety practices, procedures and standards. Ability to: • Develop, implement, and monitor programs and projects; • Effectively problem solve with various teams and management to improve and streamline processes; • Supervise staff in compliance with applicable Memorandum of Understandings • Analyze situations, identify problems, and exercise sound independent judgment within established guidelines; • Identify, research and gather relevant information from a variety of sources; • Collect and analyze data and prepare a variety of statistical and narrative reports; • Operate standard office equipment and learn City databases and software programs; • Develop and maintain electronic databases; • Effectively develop, negotiate, and monitor contracts; • Interpret and apply laws and regulations, policies and procedures; • Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing and carry out oral and written instructions; • Prepare and present clear, concise and complex written and oral reports and presentations; • Develop and conduct effective public relations programs on assigned specialty; • Speak effectively before large groups of people; • Establish and maintain tactful, courteous and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including the general public; • Work independently with minimal supervision; • Work effectively as a member of the department to achieve common goals and be able to deliver excellent customer service to both internal and external City clients; • Work effectively in time-sensitive situations and meet deadlines; • Coordinate multiple projects and complex tasks simultaneously; • Develop creative and practical solutions to complex and difficult problems; and • Bend, stoop, reach, carry, climb, and lift as necessary to perform assigned duties. Additional Information: You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applications must be filled out completely (i.e. do not write “see resume or personnel file.”) To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Cover Letter and, 2) Resume. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov . Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis for consideration to the position. If you are interested in applying you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, before the position is closed. A first review of applications will be on September 18, 2023. The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov . City of Santa Clara Benefit Summary Overview for Bargaining Unit #9 Miscellaneous Unclassified Management This summary provides a brief overview of the City of Santa Clara’s benefits available to Bargaining Unit #9 employees in 2023. In the event of any conflict between the information in this summary and the applicable official plan documents, City Manager’s Directives (CMDs), Personnel and Salary Resolution, or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the applicable official plan documents, CMDs, Personnel and Salary Resolution, or MOU will prevail over this summary. Benefits are subject to change. Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) Classic Employees: 2.7% @ age 55 formula -employee pays 8.00% of gross pay, minus $61 bi-weekly New Employees: 2.0% @ age 62 formula - employee pays 7.00% of gross pay Medicare and Social Security (FICA) Employee pays 6.20% up to $9,932.40(Social Security) and 1.45% (Medicare) of gross pay Health Insurance: City contribution up to $1827.48/month, based on enrollment in a CalPERS health plan Employees electing health coverage with premiums above the City health contribution will pay additional premium costs from salary on a pre-tax basis Coverage is effective the first of the month after date of hire If an employee enrolls in a plan with a premium that is less than $946.86/month, they will be paid the difference in cash An employee hired on or after 1/1/2023 is eligible for a cash-in-lieu benefit of $250/month if they sign an annual attestation and provide proof of Alternative Required Coverage for themselves and their Tax Family, if applicable. Contact Human Resources for more details Dental Insurance: Choice of two Delta Dental plans; enrollment is mandatory City pays lowest cost of employee only plan ($22.22 for 2023); additional cost is paid by employee Coverage is effective on the first day of the month following three full calendar months of employment Vision Insurance: Choice of two VSP plans City pays the lowest cost employee only plan ($9.00 for 2023); additional cost is paid by employee Coverage is effective the first of the month after date of hire Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA): City contributes $50.00 a month toward employee’s VEBA account. Account funds may be used to pay for qualified medical expenses after separation from the City and after age 50 (pre-tax) If account balance is less than $2,000 upon separation, then account funds can be used immediately Life Insurance: City pays for $50,000 of Basic Life Insurance coverage. Employer premium is $9.55/month Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment Additional optional insurance may be purchased by the employee for the employee, spouse, domestic partner, and/or dependent children State Disability Insurance (SDI): Employee pays 0.9% of gross pay; max deduction of $1,378.48 (includes Paid Family Leave) 7 day waiting period. Maximum benefit is $1,620/week for absences due to non-work related injuries/illnesses. Benefit is based on earned wages in a specific 12-month period Paid Family Leave (PFL): Up to 8 weeks of benefits within a 12-month period to care for a family member or to bond with a new child No waiting period. Minimum benefit is $50/week. Maximum benefit is $1,620/week. Benefit is based on past quarterly wages Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance: Benefit is 60% of basic wage up to $13,333; max $8,000/month City paid benefit. City pays $.207/$100 of insured earnings 60 calendar day waiting period Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment Deferred Compensation: Voluntary plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions Employee may contribute up to the lesser of $22,500/year or 100% of gross compensation into a pre-tax 457(b) account or a post-tax Roth 457(b) account (or a combination of the two accounts) subject to IRS rules.Employees over 50 years of age may contribute up to $30,000/year Flexible Spending Account (IRS Section 125 Plan): Employee may contribute up to $3050per year in pre-tax dollars to a health care spending account Employee may contribute up to $5,000 per year in pre-tax dollars to a dependent care spending account Employee may contribute up to $300per month in pre-tax dollars to a commuter benefit plan Vacation: Vacation is accrued bi-weekly, cannot use vacation during first 6 months of City service For 1 - 4 years of service: 10 days (80 hours)/year For 5 - 9 years of service: 15 days (120 hours)/year For 10 - 15 years of service: 21 days (168 hours)/year For 16 - 20 years of service: 22 days (176 hours)/year For 21+ years of service: 24 days (192 hours)/year Maximum accrual is 480 hours Once per year, employees can elect to convert up to 80 hours of accrued vacation to cash to be paid out in up to two cash-outs the following calendar year Sick Leave: Sick leave is accrued bi-weekly for equivalent of 96 hours per calendar year with no maximum accrual Up to 48 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for family illness Up to 32 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for personal leave Employee may convert sick leave to vacation once per calendar year (annual maximum conversion is 96 hours sick to 48 hours vacation) Partial sick leave payoff provision on retirement depending on years of service and sick leave cap (balance as of 01/01/2004 plus 1,500 hours) Management Leave: 120 hours of management leave credited to employees each January 1st New employees hired between January 1st and June 30th receive 120 hours of management leave their first year New employees hired between July 1st and December 31st receive 60 hours of management leave their first year Unused management leave may be carried over from one calendar year to the next; however, an employee may never have more than 240 hours (calendar years 2021 through 2024) of “banked” management leave Holidays: Seventeen paid eight-hour holidays per year (13 & 4 holidays between 12/25 to 1/1 of following year) Mobile Communication Device Allowance: $80/month in lieu of carrying a City-issued cell phone Auto Allowance (an alternative to mileage reimbursement or use of a City vehicle): Department Heads receive $320/month (up to $520, with City Manager approval). Other Unit 9 employees can receive $200/month (Up to $500 with City Manager approval) Tuition Reimbursement Program: Up to $2,000 per fiscal year for tuition reimbursement. See CMD 26 for details Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling to employees and dependents. Up to maximum of five (5) consultations per family member per incident per year; City paid premium is $4.03/month Employees may call Managed Health Network (MHN) confidentially at 1-800-227-1060 Retiree Medical Reimbursement Program: Employees who retire from the City with at least ten (10) years of service shall receive reimbursement to help cover retiree single health insurance premiums. The reimbursement maximum includes the PEMHCA minimum. Up to age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $406/month in 2023(amount adjusted annually) After age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $243/month in 2023(amount adjusted annually) Alternate Work Schedule: An employee shall be eligible to work a 9/80 alternate work schedule according to the conditions, criteria, and requirements set forth in City Manager's Directive 71. Requests to work a 9/80 schedule shall be made through or by the Department Head to the City Manager. The City Manager must approve the schedule and the City Manager or Department Head (for employees other than Department Heads) may terminate the schedule at anytime. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
City of Santa Clara, CA
Santa Clara, California, United States
Description Applications are being accepted for the position of ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER with the City of Santa Clara. VIEW OUR RECRUITMENT BROCHURE APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2023, 5:00 P.M. (PT) The City Manager’s Office is seeking a collaborative, innovative, enthusiastic individual with great communication and interpersonal skills to deliver high quality services that meet the community’s needs. The ideal candidate is forward-thinking, possesses excellent political acumen, strong sense of customer service and government service delivery, and ability to lead multiple Department projects and initiatives. The candidate will have strong project management and organizational skills; experience with contract management, and experience with real estate, development, and permit processing is a plus. Successful candidates will have a strong sense of transparency, ethics, and ability to work collaboratively with Departments and community organizations. Under direction from the City Manager, the Assistant City Manager will oversee Stadium Authority-related operations and projects, including coordination of Stadium Authority capital improvement projects, event operations, permits, contract management, event planning and post-event assessments, neighborhood relations adjacent to the Stadium, and other similar items. In this capacity, the Assistant City Manager will plan, manage and oversee the Stadium Authority’s responsibilities related to Super Bowl LX and World Cup 2026. The Assistant City Manager will also provide contract management oversight of the Santa Clara Convention Center and Discover Santa Clara (DMO)/Tourism Improvement District. The Assistant City Manager will also be responsible for the development and implementation of Council/City Manager policies and initiatives, including street banner policy, naming rights and sponsorship policies, and policy on public service announcements on billboards. To be considered for this outstanding employment opportunity, please complete an application online by clicking "Apply" above. A Cover Letter and Resume must be submitted with the completed City application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. City of Santa Clara Benefit Summary Overview for Bargaining Unit #9 Miscellaneous Unclassified Management This summary provides a brief overview of the City of Santa Clara’s benefits available to Bargaining Unit #9 employees in 2023. In the event of any conflict between the information in this summary and the applicable official plan documents, City Manager’s Directives (CMDs), Personnel and Salary Resolution, or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the applicable official plan documents, CMDs, Personnel and Salary Resolution, or MOU will prevail over this summary. Benefits are subject to change. Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) Classic Employees: 2.7% @ age 55 formula -employee pays 8.00% of gross pay, minus $61 bi-weekly New Employees: 2.0% @ age 62 formula - employee pays 7.00% of gross pay Medicare and Social Security (FICA) Employee pays 6.20% up to $9,932.40(Social Security) and 1.45% (Medicare) of gross pay Health Insurance: City contribution up to $1827.48/month, based on enrollment in a CalPERS health plan Employees electing health coverage with premiums above the City health contribution will pay additional premium costs from salary on a pre-tax basis Coverage is effective the first of the month after date of hire If an employee enrolls in a plan with a premium that is less than $946.86/month, they will be paid the difference in cash An employee hired on or after 1/1/2023 is eligible for a cash-in-lieu benefit of $250/month if they sign an annual attestation and provide proof of Alternative Required Coverage for themselves and their Tax Family, if applicable. Contact Human Resources for more details Dental Insurance: Choice of two Delta Dental plans; enrollment is mandatory City pays lowest cost of employee only plan ($22.22 for 2023); additional cost is paid by employee Coverage is effective on the first day of the month following three full calendar months of employment Vision Insurance: Choice of two VSP plans City pays the lowest cost employee only plan ($9.00 for 2023); additional cost is paid by employee Coverage is effective the first of the month after date of hire Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA): City contributes $50.00 a month toward employee’s VEBA account. Account funds may be used to pay for qualified medical expenses after separation from the City and after age 50 (pre-tax) If account balance is less than $2,000 upon separation, then account funds can be used immediately Life Insurance: City pays for $50,000 of Basic Life Insurance coverage. Employer premium is $9.55/month Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment Additional optional insurance may be purchased by the employee for the employee, spouse, domestic partner, and/or dependent children State Disability Insurance (SDI): Employee pays 0.9% of gross pay; max deduction of $1,378.48 (includes Paid Family Leave) 7 day waiting period. Maximum benefit is $1,620/week for absences due to non-work related injuries/illnesses. Benefit is based on earned wages in a specific 12-month period Paid Family Leave (PFL): Up to 8 weeks of benefits within a 12-month period to care for a family member or to bond with a new child No waiting period. Minimum benefit is $50/week. Maximum benefit is $1,620/week. Benefit is based on past quarterly wages Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance: Benefit is 60% of basic wage up to $13,333; max $8,000/month City paid benefit. City pays $.207/$100 of insured earnings 60 calendar day waiting period Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment Deferred Compensation: Voluntary plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions Employee may contribute up to the lesser of $22,500/year or 100% of gross compensation into a pre-tax 457(b) account or a post-tax Roth 457(b) account (or a combination of the two accounts) subject to IRS rules.Employees over 50 years of age may contribute up to $30,000/year Flexible Spending Account (IRS Section 125 Plan): Employee may contribute up to $3050per year in pre-tax dollars to a health care spending account Employee may contribute up to $5,000 per year in pre-tax dollars to a dependent care spending account Employee may contribute up to $300per month in pre-tax dollars to a commuter benefit plan Vacation: Vacation is accrued bi-weekly, cannot use vacation during first 6 months of City service For 1 - 4 years of service: 10 days (80 hours)/year For 5 - 9 years of service: 15 days (120 hours)/year For 10 - 15 years of service: 21 days (168 hours)/year For 16 - 20 years of service: 22 days (176 hours)/year For 21+ years of service: 24 days (192 hours)/year Maximum accrual is 480 hours Once per year, employees can elect to convert up to 80 hours of accrued vacation to cash to be paid out in up to two cash-outs the following calendar year Sick Leave: Sick leave is accrued bi-weekly for equivalent of 96 hours per calendar year with no maximum accrual Up to 48 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for family illness Up to 32 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for personal leave Employee may convert sick leave to vacation once per calendar year (annual maximum conversion is 96 hours sick to 48 hours vacation) Partial sick leave payoff provision on retirement depending on years of service and sick leave cap (balance as of 01/01/2004 plus 1,500 hours) Management Leave: 120 hours of management leave credited to employees each January 1st New employees hired between January 1st and June 30th receive 120 hours of management leave their first year New employees hired between July 1st and December 31st receive 60 hours of management leave their first year Unused management leave may be carried over from one calendar year to the next; however, an employee may never have more than 240 hours (calendar years 2021 through 2024) of “banked” management leave Holidays: Seventeen paid eight-hour holidays per year (13 & 4 holidays between 12/25 to 1/1 of following year) Mobile Communication Device Allowance: $80/month in lieu of carrying a City-issued cell phone Auto Allowance (an alternative to mileage reimbursement or use of a City vehicle): Department Heads receive $320/month (up to $520, with City Manager approval). Other Unit 9 employees can receive $200/month (Up to $500 with City Manager approval) Tuition Reimbursement Program: Up to $2,000 per fiscal year for tuition reimbursement. See CMD 26 for details Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling to employees and dependents. Up to maximum of five (5) consultations per family member per incident per year; City paid premium is $4.03/month Employees may call Managed Health Network (MHN) confidentially at 1-800-227-1060 Retiree Medical Reimbursement Program: Employees who retire from the City with at least ten (10) years of service shall receive reimbursement to help cover retiree single health insurance premiums. The reimbursement maximum includes the PEMHCA minimum. Up to age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $406/month in 2023(amount adjusted annually) After age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $243/month in 2023(amount adjusted annually) Alternate Work Schedule: An employee shall be eligible to work a 9/80 alternate work schedule according to the conditions, criteria, and requirements set forth in City Manager's Directive 71. Requests to work a 9/80 schedule shall be made through or by the Department Head to the City Manager. The City Manager must approve the schedule and the City Manager or Department Head (for employees other than Department Heads) may terminate the schedule at anytime. Closing Date/Time: 10/6/2023 5:00 PM Pacific
Sep 08, 2023
Full Time
Description Applications are being accepted for the position of ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER with the City of Santa Clara. VIEW OUR RECRUITMENT BROCHURE APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2023, 5:00 P.M. (PT) The City Manager’s Office is seeking a collaborative, innovative, enthusiastic individual with great communication and interpersonal skills to deliver high quality services that meet the community’s needs. The ideal candidate is forward-thinking, possesses excellent political acumen, strong sense of customer service and government service delivery, and ability to lead multiple Department projects and initiatives. The candidate will have strong project management and organizational skills; experience with contract management, and experience with real estate, development, and permit processing is a plus. Successful candidates will have a strong sense of transparency, ethics, and ability to work collaboratively with Departments and community organizations. Under direction from the City Manager, the Assistant City Manager will oversee Stadium Authority-related operations and projects, including coordination of Stadium Authority capital improvement projects, event operations, permits, contract management, event planning and post-event assessments, neighborhood relations adjacent to the Stadium, and other similar items. In this capacity, the Assistant City Manager will plan, manage and oversee the Stadium Authority’s responsibilities related to Super Bowl LX and World Cup 2026. The Assistant City Manager will also provide contract management oversight of the Santa Clara Convention Center and Discover Santa Clara (DMO)/Tourism Improvement District. The Assistant City Manager will also be responsible for the development and implementation of Council/City Manager policies and initiatives, including street banner policy, naming rights and sponsorship policies, and policy on public service announcements on billboards. To be considered for this outstanding employment opportunity, please complete an application online by clicking "Apply" above. A Cover Letter and Resume must be submitted with the completed City application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. City of Santa Clara Benefit Summary Overview for Bargaining Unit #9 Miscellaneous Unclassified Management This summary provides a brief overview of the City of Santa Clara’s benefits available to Bargaining Unit #9 employees in 2023. In the event of any conflict between the information in this summary and the applicable official plan documents, City Manager’s Directives (CMDs), Personnel and Salary Resolution, or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the applicable official plan documents, CMDs, Personnel and Salary Resolution, or MOU will prevail over this summary. Benefits are subject to change. Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) Classic Employees: 2.7% @ age 55 formula -employee pays 8.00% of gross pay, minus $61 bi-weekly New Employees: 2.0% @ age 62 formula - employee pays 7.00% of gross pay Medicare and Social Security (FICA) Employee pays 6.20% up to $9,932.40(Social Security) and 1.45% (Medicare) of gross pay Health Insurance: City contribution up to $1827.48/month, based on enrollment in a CalPERS health plan Employees electing health coverage with premiums above the City health contribution will pay additional premium costs from salary on a pre-tax basis Coverage is effective the first of the month after date of hire If an employee enrolls in a plan with a premium that is less than $946.86/month, they will be paid the difference in cash An employee hired on or after 1/1/2023 is eligible for a cash-in-lieu benefit of $250/month if they sign an annual attestation and provide proof of Alternative Required Coverage for themselves and their Tax Family, if applicable. Contact Human Resources for more details Dental Insurance: Choice of two Delta Dental plans; enrollment is mandatory City pays lowest cost of employee only plan ($22.22 for 2023); additional cost is paid by employee Coverage is effective on the first day of the month following three full calendar months of employment Vision Insurance: Choice of two VSP plans City pays the lowest cost employee only plan ($9.00 for 2023); additional cost is paid by employee Coverage is effective the first of the month after date of hire Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA): City contributes $50.00 a month toward employee’s VEBA account. Account funds may be used to pay for qualified medical expenses after separation from the City and after age 50 (pre-tax) If account balance is less than $2,000 upon separation, then account funds can be used immediately Life Insurance: City pays for $50,000 of Basic Life Insurance coverage. Employer premium is $9.55/month Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment Additional optional insurance may be purchased by the employee for the employee, spouse, domestic partner, and/or dependent children State Disability Insurance (SDI): Employee pays 0.9% of gross pay; max deduction of $1,378.48 (includes Paid Family Leave) 7 day waiting period. Maximum benefit is $1,620/week for absences due to non-work related injuries/illnesses. Benefit is based on earned wages in a specific 12-month period Paid Family Leave (PFL): Up to 8 weeks of benefits within a 12-month period to care for a family member or to bond with a new child No waiting period. Minimum benefit is $50/week. Maximum benefit is $1,620/week. Benefit is based on past quarterly wages Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance: Benefit is 60% of basic wage up to $13,333; max $8,000/month City paid benefit. City pays $.207/$100 of insured earnings 60 calendar day waiting period Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment Deferred Compensation: Voluntary plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions Employee may contribute up to the lesser of $22,500/year or 100% of gross compensation into a pre-tax 457(b) account or a post-tax Roth 457(b) account (or a combination of the two accounts) subject to IRS rules.Employees over 50 years of age may contribute up to $30,000/year Flexible Spending Account (IRS Section 125 Plan): Employee may contribute up to $3050per year in pre-tax dollars to a health care spending account Employee may contribute up to $5,000 per year in pre-tax dollars to a dependent care spending account Employee may contribute up to $300per month in pre-tax dollars to a commuter benefit plan Vacation: Vacation is accrued bi-weekly, cannot use vacation during first 6 months of City service For 1 - 4 years of service: 10 days (80 hours)/year For 5 - 9 years of service: 15 days (120 hours)/year For 10 - 15 years of service: 21 days (168 hours)/year For 16 - 20 years of service: 22 days (176 hours)/year For 21+ years of service: 24 days (192 hours)/year Maximum accrual is 480 hours Once per year, employees can elect to convert up to 80 hours of accrued vacation to cash to be paid out in up to two cash-outs the following calendar year Sick Leave: Sick leave is accrued bi-weekly for equivalent of 96 hours per calendar year with no maximum accrual Up to 48 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for family illness Up to 32 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for personal leave Employee may convert sick leave to vacation once per calendar year (annual maximum conversion is 96 hours sick to 48 hours vacation) Partial sick leave payoff provision on retirement depending on years of service and sick leave cap (balance as of 01/01/2004 plus 1,500 hours) Management Leave: 120 hours of management leave credited to employees each January 1st New employees hired between January 1st and June 30th receive 120 hours of management leave their first year New employees hired between July 1st and December 31st receive 60 hours of management leave their first year Unused management leave may be carried over from one calendar year to the next; however, an employee may never have more than 240 hours (calendar years 2021 through 2024) of “banked” management leave Holidays: Seventeen paid eight-hour holidays per year (13 & 4 holidays between 12/25 to 1/1 of following year) Mobile Communication Device Allowance: $80/month in lieu of carrying a City-issued cell phone Auto Allowance (an alternative to mileage reimbursement or use of a City vehicle): Department Heads receive $320/month (up to $520, with City Manager approval). Other Unit 9 employees can receive $200/month (Up to $500 with City Manager approval) Tuition Reimbursement Program: Up to $2,000 per fiscal year for tuition reimbursement. See CMD 26 for details Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling to employees and dependents. Up to maximum of five (5) consultations per family member per incident per year; City paid premium is $4.03/month Employees may call Managed Health Network (MHN) confidentially at 1-800-227-1060 Retiree Medical Reimbursement Program: Employees who retire from the City with at least ten (10) years of service shall receive reimbursement to help cover retiree single health insurance premiums. The reimbursement maximum includes the PEMHCA minimum. Up to age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $406/month in 2023(amount adjusted annually) After age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $243/month in 2023(amount adjusted annually) Alternate Work Schedule: An employee shall be eligible to work a 9/80 alternate work schedule according to the conditions, criteria, and requirements set forth in City Manager's Directive 71. Requests to work a 9/80 schedule shall be made through or by the Department Head to the City Manager. The City Manager must approve the schedule and the City Manager or Department Head (for employees other than Department Heads) may terminate the schedule at anytime. Closing Date/Time: 10/6/2023 5:00 PM Pacific
SUMMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION The Manager I, Learning and Development will identify needs, set the direction, and provide leadership for organizational development initiatives, including leadership development, training, performance management, and diversity. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the first level of the Manager (various) series. At this level, incumbents may independently represent the organization. May be responsible for a specialty program area that has a major impact on the organization. SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED Receives oversight from departmental management. First-line supervisory responsibility. TO APPLY: This is a continuous recruitment with the first review of applications beginning June 5, 2023 . Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The duties listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Under the leadership of the Chief People Officer, this position is responsible for the following: Develop and drive agency-wide training initiatives; Develop and implement Grad on Career Track and Intern mentorship program. Develop collaborative relationships with senior leadership and managers to identify learning opportunities to close knowledge or performance gaps and to gather source content for learning curriculum; Participate in Human Resources leadership and team meetings; Act as Chief People Officer’s designee in New Hire Orientation program as requested; Implement strategies and programs to address individual, departmental and agency-wide training needs; Research and implement effective methods to educate and enhance employee performance; Design and deliver customized training programs using a variety of techniques including blended learning (online, classroom or hybrid) and adult learning principles to ensure efficient and effective knowledge transfer; Research training vendors to deliver off-the-shelf and customized training programs for individuals and groups; Collect, measure, and interpret training program evaluation data and recommend improvements; Develop and oversee the training budget; Manage the agency-wide Learning Management System; Oversee the agency’s performance management system and support the agency with performance planning and performance evaluations; Provide coaching and performance feedback to support employee development; Conduct classification and compensation studies and recommend changes; Assist with employee and labor relations matters including employee investigations, labor negotiations, and disciplinary actions; May perform other duties as assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, public administration, organizational psychology or related field. A minimum of four (4) years’ experience in human resources, HRIS, or similar HR management system. A combination of training, education and or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered when determining minimum qualifications. Advanced relevant coursework may also substitute for a portion of required experience. A valid class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record of no more than three moving violations and no DUI's within the last three years. Preferred Qualifications Master’s Degree Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of : Adult learning principles Training technologies Principles and practices of employee supervision and performance management Skilled in : Facilitating and presenting Problem solving and critical thinking Use of Microsoft Office Use of Human Resources Information Systems Use of learning management systems Communication both verbally and in writing Adapting to change Time management Ability to : Portray credibility to management and experienced learners Develop performance-based learning objectives Establish and maintain effective working relationships Effectively lead and develop staff PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Transition between a stationary position at a desk or work location and move about Metrolink facilities or other work site locations Operate tools to perform the duties of the position; such as computers, office equipment and work-related machinery Transport equipment or boxes up to 25lbs Exchange ideas by means of communication Visual acuity to detect, identify and observe employees or train movement and any barriers to movement when working on or near railroad tracks Hear and perceive the nature of sounds when working on or near railroad tracks Balance, ascend/descend, climb, kneel, stoop, bend, crouch or crawl within assigned working conditions and or locations Working Conditions Position requires work in a normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, or temperature. Based on job duties, work may also be conducted in outdoor environments, at construction sites, railroad track and right-of-way environments, and warehouse environments, with possible exposure to individuals who are hostile or irate, moving mechanical parts, and loud noises (85+ decibels, such as trains, heavy trucks, construction, etc.). Southern California Regional Rail Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Authority will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Selection Process: Following a review of resumes and/or applications, the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process. Eligible applicants will be notified of the exact time and place of assessments and interview. Candidates will be interviewed to determine their relative knowledge, skills and ability in job related areas. Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a reference check, including degree verification and criminal records check provided through SCRRA. Internal Candidates: Employees with active discipline as defined in the HR Policy No. 5.3 Positive Discipline Program and/or with performance that does not meet the standard for "meets expectations" as defined in the Performance Planning and Appraisal Process may be precluded from consideration and placement in the position. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the SCRRA will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The SCRRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/ADA MEDICAL: SCRRA offers a choice of twelve (12) health plan options provided through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). You may choose from up to ten (10) Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans and two (2) Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans. Some health plans are only available in certain counties and/or zip codes. You contribute 12.5 percent of the plan premium for coverage of you and your eligible dependents. You may waive coverage if you are covered under another group health plan; you must provide proof. Once you waive coverage, you will only be allowed to enroll during Open Enrollment or within 60 days from the date on which your other coverage is no longer available (proof is required). If you elect to waive coverage, you will receive $300.00 per month taxable earnings, paid in two installments of $150 each on the first two paychecks of the month. A retiree or an employee who is a spouse, child, or any other eligible dependent of another SCRRA employee is not eligible for the opt out/cash in lieu credit if he/she is covered under a SCRRA health plan. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. DENTAL: SCRRA offers two dental options provided by Delta Dental. Under the DeltaCare (HMO) program, you must select a contract dentist within their network to perform your dental services. If you require treatment from a specialist, your contract dentist will handle the referral. Many services are covered at no cost to you. A co-payment applies for other services. The Delta Dental PPO plan allows you to visit a dentist of your choice, change dentists at any time, go to a dental specialist of your choice, receive dental care anywhere in the world, and save on out-of-pocket expenses when you visit a PPO network dental office. SCRRA pays the full premium for coverage of you and your eligible dependents under both plans. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. VISION: SCRRA offers two (2) vision plans through Vision Service Plan (VSP), providing coverage for eye examinations, prescription eyewear and contact lenses through network providers. You have the option of seeing out-of-network providers, but full reimbursement is not guaranteed. VSP has contracted with many laser surgery facilities and doctors, offering you a discount on PRK and LASIK surgeries. If you enroll in the VSP Basic Plan, SCRRA pays the full premium for coverage of you and your eligible dependents. If you enroll in the VSP Buy-up Plan, which offers enhanced vision benefits, you pay the difference between the cost of the Basic Plan and the Buy-up Plan. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) allow for the deferral of pre-tax dollars to be used for reimbursement of eligible medical and dependent care expenses. You can set aside up to $3,050 for health care expenses and $5,000 per family for dependent care expenses annually. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or a qualifying event. GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE: SCRRA provides for an amount equal to one (1) time your annual salary, rounded to the nearest $1,000, to a maximum of $200,000. Your life insurance benefit will reduce to 65% at age 65 and 55% at age 70. IRS regulations require that the portion of Group Term Life (“G.T.L.”) insurance benefits provided to you by SCRRA, which exceeds $50,000, be added to your Federal, State, and Medicare taxable earnings for W-2 reporting. This amount is reflected on your pay statements each pay period in the “Other Benefits and Information” section. In addition, SCRRA offers a voluntary plan, which may be purchased in increments of $10,000 to a maximum of $100,000 without evidence of insurability (initial enrollment period only) and up to 5 times your salary to a maximum of $500,000 with evidence of insurability. Dependent life options are also available. The voluntary plan is portable; you may retain it if you leave SCRRA and pay the premium. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT: SCRRA provides for an amount equal to one (1) time your annual salary, rounded to the nearest $1,000, up to a maximum of $200,000. Your AD&D insurance benefit will reduce to 65% at age 65 and 55% at age 70. In addition, SCRRA offers a voluntary plan, which may be purchased in increments of $10,000, subject to a maximum of the lesser of 5 times your annual salary or $500,000. Dependent AD&D options are also available. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. SHORT TERM DISABILITY: You are covered under the California State Disability Insurance (SDI) Program. Your maximum benefit amount is 52 times your weekly benefit amount or the total wages subject to SDI tax paid in your base period, whichever is less. Employees pay a mandatory contribution, through payroll deductions, for coverage under the SDI program. The contribution rate for 2023 is 0.9 percent of earnings. The SDI taxable wage limit is $153,164, with a maximum withholding of $1,378.48 per employee for calendar year 2023. LONG TERM DISABILITY : SCRRA provides for income replacement of 60 percent of monthly earnings subject to a maximum benefit of $7,500 per month up to age 65. To qualify, you must be on disability for 90 days. (Note: there is a pre-existing condition clause in this program.) Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. VOLUNTARY BENEFITS: SCRRA offers the following employee-paid voluntary benefits, provided by Aflac: Group Accident Insurance helps pay for out-of-pocket costs that arise from covered accidents, such as fractures, dislocations, and lacerations. Group Critical Illness Insurance helps pay for the expected and unexpected expenses that arise from diagnosis of a covered critical illness, such as cancer (internal or invasive), heart attack, stroke, end-stage renal failure or a major organ transplant. Group Hospital Indemnity Insurance helps pay for the out-of-pocket costs associated with a hospital stay, including benefits for hospital confinement, hospital admission, hospital intensive care and intermediate intensive care step-down unit. Group Short-Term Disability Insurance pays a monthly benefit directly to an employee who is off work due to an injury or illness for up to three (3) months after a seven (7) day waiting period. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. 9/80 ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULE: SCRRA offers a 9/80 Alternative Work Schedule (AWS). During a 10-day work period, you work eight 9-hour days, one 8-hour day and have one day off. Your day off can be Monday, Wednesday, or Friday. Approval from your supervisor, chief and HR is required to participate in the 9/80 AWS program. TELECOMMUTING SCHEDULE: SCRRA offers employees the option to telecommute up to two (2) days per week. At the CEO’s discretion, the maximum number of days per week may be increased due to a natural disaster, pandemic, civil unrest, federal/state/local stay-at-home order, or other special circumstances. Approval from your supervisor, chief and HR is required to participate in the telecommuting program. Employees on a 9/80 schedule cannot telecommute. HOLIDAYS: SCRRA observes twelve (12) holidays a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. PAID TIME OFF (PTO): SCRRA provides employees with Paid Time Off (PTO) for vacations, illnesses, injuries, medical/dental appointments, religious holidays, personal business, and emergencies as follows: 0-4 years of service - 25 days 5-6 years of service - 30 days 7th year of service - 32 days 8th year of service - 33 days 9th year of service - 34 days 10-14 years of service - 35 days 15-19 years of service - 38 days 20 or more years - 42 days At the CEO’s discretion, prior service at a public transportation or public agency, or rail transportation company may be counted towards an employee’s total service years to increase the employee’s PTO accrual rate. To be considered, Human Resources requires that a written request along with verification and confirmation of the years of service be provided prior to the start of employment with SCRRA. Human Resources will provide the final determination on behalf of the CEO. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP): SCRRA offers you and your immediate and dependent family members confidential counseling 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for family, personal, work-related and substance abuse issues through the EAP. You are entitled to a telephone session(s) with a trained EAP professional to assess the nature of the problem and provide a referral for additional assistance, if needed. Services also include three (3) face-to-face counseling sessions per family member per six (6) month period. HEALTH ADVOCACY SERVICES: SCRRA offers you and your eligible dependents free health advocacy services through Health Advocate. You are entitled to unlimited calls with trained professionals who can help you navigate the healthcare and insurance systems. RETIREMENT PLAN: The SCRRA contracts with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). You pay a 7.00 percent employee contribution and SCRRA pays an employer contribution, which varies each year. To be eligible for service retirement, you must be at least age 52 and have a minimum of five (5) years of CalPERS-credited service. Upon retirement you are entitled to a monthly retirement benefit based on your years of credited service, age, and average compensation during your last three (3) years of service (“final compensation”). The retirement formula for New Members is 2%@62, which means at age 62, you receive 2 percent of your final compensation for every year of service. Upon separation from employment with less than 5 years of credited service, you may request a refund of your employee contributions only, including interest, and end your membership with CalPERS, or leave it in your account and retain your service credit should you decide to work for another CalPERS-covered agency. If you are vested upon separation but do not retire, you may leave your contributions in your account until retirement or elect a refund. SOCIAL SECURITY: You do not participate in Social Security except for Medicare. You will contribute 1.45 percent of your pay to cover the hospital insurance portion of Medicare. *Additional Medicare Hospital Insurance Tax: As of January 1, 2013, employees are required to pay an additional 0.9 percent Medicare tax on earnings above $200,000 (for those who file an individual return) or $250,000 (for those who file a joint return). This additional hospital insurance tax is not reflected in the rate above. RETIREE MEDICAL: Unrepresented employees hired before 11/1/18*: You will be eligible for medical coverage when you retire if your separation date and retirement date are within 120 days of each other. SCRRA pays the same amount for retirees as it does for active employees, which is currently 87.5 percent of the applicable premium. Unrepresented employees hired on or after 11/1/18: You will be eligible for medical coverage when you retire if your separation date and retirement date are within 120 days of each other and you have a minimum of 10 years of credited CalPERS service, five of which must be performed at SCRRA. SCRRA pays a percentage of the state annuitant contribution rate** in accordance with the vesting schedule below: 10 Years of CalPERS Service - 50% 11 - 19 Years of CalPERS Service - 50%, plus 5% for each additional year of service 20+ Years of CalPERS Service - 100% *Once each year the employer may allow unrepresented employees hired before 11/1/18 the opportunity to individually elect to be subject to the vesting schedule. **The state annuitant contribution rates for 2023 are: $883 (Retiree Only); $1,699 (Retiree + 1 Dependent); $2,124 (Retiree + Family). DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN (457) : You are eligible to set aside a portion of your current income without paying taxes on that money until it is received later during retirement when taxes may be lower. In 2023, you can defer up to 100 percent of your gross compensation or $22,500 annually, whichever is less (“normal contribution limit”). You may make an additional $7,500 contribution to the plan if you are age 50 and older. If you are at least within three years of the age in which you are eligible to receive unreduced benefits under our CalPERS retirement plan, you may contribute up to double the normal contribution limit, or $45,000. TRANSPORTATION PASSES: You may use your employee badge for unlimited free access to all Metrolink lines and trains. Your badge cannot be used on connecting public transportation. However, if you commute to/from work on Metrolink on a regular basis and need to connect to other public transportation (e.g., Metro Red or Purple Line) you can be issued a Metrolink pass with the appropriate station pair, which will also give you access to connecting transportation. You are also eligible to receive a free transit pass to ride any greater Los Angeles area transit system other than Metrolink (such as, Metro, Foothill Transit, LADOT, and LOSSAN) for commuting purposes. The commuter transit pass has a value up to the monthly maximum tax-free transit pass amount established by the Internal Revenue Service ($300 in 2023). You are responsible for any transit fares above the IRS monthly cap. To receive this benefit, the SCRRA requires each employee to use public transportation to commute to and from work three (3) or more days per week. OTHER BENEFITS: Educational Assistance - SCRRA will reimburse an employee up to $1,000 per fiscal year for tuition, books and mandatory student fees for courses that are relevant to employment. No reimbursement is allowed for parking. Professional Memberships - SCRRA pays up to $300 per year for professional memberships. Credit Union Membership - SCRRA offers credit union services for employees and their family members, provided by Northrup Grumman Federal Credit Union. Jury Duty - SCRRA will continue an employee's salary during any non-voluntary jury service up to a maximum of ten (10) working days. Pregnancy Disability and Family and Medical Leaves - A leave of absence may be paid or unpaid and shall be granted in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, and SCRRA policy. Refer to the Human Resource Policies and Procedures Manual for more detailed information. Bereavement Leave - In the event of death in an employee’s immediate family, the agency grants up to three (3) working days, with pay, to handle family affairs and to attend the funeral. When an employee needs to travel outside the radius of the five (5) member agencies due to the death of an immediate family member, the Authority grants up to five (5) working days, with pay. Military Leave - Employees will be paid for the annually required active period. At the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer, and with Board notification, paid military leave may be granted beyond what is provided by the applicable state law. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Aug 29, 2023
Full Time
SUMMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION The Manager I, Learning and Development will identify needs, set the direction, and provide leadership for organizational development initiatives, including leadership development, training, performance management, and diversity. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the first level of the Manager (various) series. At this level, incumbents may independently represent the organization. May be responsible for a specialty program area that has a major impact on the organization. SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED Receives oversight from departmental management. First-line supervisory responsibility. TO APPLY: This is a continuous recruitment with the first review of applications beginning June 5, 2023 . Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The duties listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Under the leadership of the Chief People Officer, this position is responsible for the following: Develop and drive agency-wide training initiatives; Develop and implement Grad on Career Track and Intern mentorship program. Develop collaborative relationships with senior leadership and managers to identify learning opportunities to close knowledge or performance gaps and to gather source content for learning curriculum; Participate in Human Resources leadership and team meetings; Act as Chief People Officer’s designee in New Hire Orientation program as requested; Implement strategies and programs to address individual, departmental and agency-wide training needs; Research and implement effective methods to educate and enhance employee performance; Design and deliver customized training programs using a variety of techniques including blended learning (online, classroom or hybrid) and adult learning principles to ensure efficient and effective knowledge transfer; Research training vendors to deliver off-the-shelf and customized training programs for individuals and groups; Collect, measure, and interpret training program evaluation data and recommend improvements; Develop and oversee the training budget; Manage the agency-wide Learning Management System; Oversee the agency’s performance management system and support the agency with performance planning and performance evaluations; Provide coaching and performance feedback to support employee development; Conduct classification and compensation studies and recommend changes; Assist with employee and labor relations matters including employee investigations, labor negotiations, and disciplinary actions; May perform other duties as assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, public administration, organizational psychology or related field. A minimum of four (4) years’ experience in human resources, HRIS, or similar HR management system. A combination of training, education and or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered when determining minimum qualifications. Advanced relevant coursework may also substitute for a portion of required experience. A valid class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record of no more than three moving violations and no DUI's within the last three years. Preferred Qualifications Master’s Degree Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of : Adult learning principles Training technologies Principles and practices of employee supervision and performance management Skilled in : Facilitating and presenting Problem solving and critical thinking Use of Microsoft Office Use of Human Resources Information Systems Use of learning management systems Communication both verbally and in writing Adapting to change Time management Ability to : Portray credibility to management and experienced learners Develop performance-based learning objectives Establish and maintain effective working relationships Effectively lead and develop staff PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Transition between a stationary position at a desk or work location and move about Metrolink facilities or other work site locations Operate tools to perform the duties of the position; such as computers, office equipment and work-related machinery Transport equipment or boxes up to 25lbs Exchange ideas by means of communication Visual acuity to detect, identify and observe employees or train movement and any barriers to movement when working on or near railroad tracks Hear and perceive the nature of sounds when working on or near railroad tracks Balance, ascend/descend, climb, kneel, stoop, bend, crouch or crawl within assigned working conditions and or locations Working Conditions Position requires work in a normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, or temperature. Based on job duties, work may also be conducted in outdoor environments, at construction sites, railroad track and right-of-way environments, and warehouse environments, with possible exposure to individuals who are hostile or irate, moving mechanical parts, and loud noises (85+ decibels, such as trains, heavy trucks, construction, etc.). Southern California Regional Rail Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Authority will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Selection Process: Following a review of resumes and/or applications, the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process. Eligible applicants will be notified of the exact time and place of assessments and interview. Candidates will be interviewed to determine their relative knowledge, skills and ability in job related areas. Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a reference check, including degree verification and criminal records check provided through SCRRA. Internal Candidates: Employees with active discipline as defined in the HR Policy No. 5.3 Positive Discipline Program and/or with performance that does not meet the standard for "meets expectations" as defined in the Performance Planning and Appraisal Process may be precluded from consideration and placement in the position. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the SCRRA will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The SCRRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/ADA MEDICAL: SCRRA offers a choice of twelve (12) health plan options provided through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). You may choose from up to ten (10) Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans and two (2) Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans. Some health plans are only available in certain counties and/or zip codes. You contribute 12.5 percent of the plan premium for coverage of you and your eligible dependents. You may waive coverage if you are covered under another group health plan; you must provide proof. Once you waive coverage, you will only be allowed to enroll during Open Enrollment or within 60 days from the date on which your other coverage is no longer available (proof is required). If you elect to waive coverage, you will receive $300.00 per month taxable earnings, paid in two installments of $150 each on the first two paychecks of the month. A retiree or an employee who is a spouse, child, or any other eligible dependent of another SCRRA employee is not eligible for the opt out/cash in lieu credit if he/she is covered under a SCRRA health plan. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. DENTAL: SCRRA offers two dental options provided by Delta Dental. Under the DeltaCare (HMO) program, you must select a contract dentist within their network to perform your dental services. If you require treatment from a specialist, your contract dentist will handle the referral. Many services are covered at no cost to you. A co-payment applies for other services. The Delta Dental PPO plan allows you to visit a dentist of your choice, change dentists at any time, go to a dental specialist of your choice, receive dental care anywhere in the world, and save on out-of-pocket expenses when you visit a PPO network dental office. SCRRA pays the full premium for coverage of you and your eligible dependents under both plans. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. VISION: SCRRA offers two (2) vision plans through Vision Service Plan (VSP), providing coverage for eye examinations, prescription eyewear and contact lenses through network providers. You have the option of seeing out-of-network providers, but full reimbursement is not guaranteed. VSP has contracted with many laser surgery facilities and doctors, offering you a discount on PRK and LASIK surgeries. If you enroll in the VSP Basic Plan, SCRRA pays the full premium for coverage of you and your eligible dependents. If you enroll in the VSP Buy-up Plan, which offers enhanced vision benefits, you pay the difference between the cost of the Basic Plan and the Buy-up Plan. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) allow for the deferral of pre-tax dollars to be used for reimbursement of eligible medical and dependent care expenses. You can set aside up to $3,050 for health care expenses and $5,000 per family for dependent care expenses annually. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or a qualifying event. GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE: SCRRA provides for an amount equal to one (1) time your annual salary, rounded to the nearest $1,000, to a maximum of $200,000. Your life insurance benefit will reduce to 65% at age 65 and 55% at age 70. IRS regulations require that the portion of Group Term Life (“G.T.L.”) insurance benefits provided to you by SCRRA, which exceeds $50,000, be added to your Federal, State, and Medicare taxable earnings for W-2 reporting. This amount is reflected on your pay statements each pay period in the “Other Benefits and Information” section. In addition, SCRRA offers a voluntary plan, which may be purchased in increments of $10,000 to a maximum of $100,000 without evidence of insurability (initial enrollment period only) and up to 5 times your salary to a maximum of $500,000 with evidence of insurability. Dependent life options are also available. The voluntary plan is portable; you may retain it if you leave SCRRA and pay the premium. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT: SCRRA provides for an amount equal to one (1) time your annual salary, rounded to the nearest $1,000, up to a maximum of $200,000. Your AD&D insurance benefit will reduce to 65% at age 65 and 55% at age 70. In addition, SCRRA offers a voluntary plan, which may be purchased in increments of $10,000, subject to a maximum of the lesser of 5 times your annual salary or $500,000. Dependent AD&D options are also available. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. SHORT TERM DISABILITY: You are covered under the California State Disability Insurance (SDI) Program. Your maximum benefit amount is 52 times your weekly benefit amount or the total wages subject to SDI tax paid in your base period, whichever is less. Employees pay a mandatory contribution, through payroll deductions, for coverage under the SDI program. The contribution rate for 2023 is 0.9 percent of earnings. The SDI taxable wage limit is $153,164, with a maximum withholding of $1,378.48 per employee for calendar year 2023. LONG TERM DISABILITY : SCRRA provides for income replacement of 60 percent of monthly earnings subject to a maximum benefit of $7,500 per month up to age 65. To qualify, you must be on disability for 90 days. (Note: there is a pre-existing condition clause in this program.) Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. VOLUNTARY BENEFITS: SCRRA offers the following employee-paid voluntary benefits, provided by Aflac: Group Accident Insurance helps pay for out-of-pocket costs that arise from covered accidents, such as fractures, dislocations, and lacerations. Group Critical Illness Insurance helps pay for the expected and unexpected expenses that arise from diagnosis of a covered critical illness, such as cancer (internal or invasive), heart attack, stroke, end-stage renal failure or a major organ transplant. Group Hospital Indemnity Insurance helps pay for the out-of-pocket costs associated with a hospital stay, including benefits for hospital confinement, hospital admission, hospital intensive care and intermediate intensive care step-down unit. Group Short-Term Disability Insurance pays a monthly benefit directly to an employee who is off work due to an injury or illness for up to three (3) months after a seven (7) day waiting period. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. 9/80 ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULE: SCRRA offers a 9/80 Alternative Work Schedule (AWS). During a 10-day work period, you work eight 9-hour days, one 8-hour day and have one day off. Your day off can be Monday, Wednesday, or Friday. Approval from your supervisor, chief and HR is required to participate in the 9/80 AWS program. TELECOMMUTING SCHEDULE: SCRRA offers employees the option to telecommute up to two (2) days per week. At the CEO’s discretion, the maximum number of days per week may be increased due to a natural disaster, pandemic, civil unrest, federal/state/local stay-at-home order, or other special circumstances. Approval from your supervisor, chief and HR is required to participate in the telecommuting program. Employees on a 9/80 schedule cannot telecommute. HOLIDAYS: SCRRA observes twelve (12) holidays a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. PAID TIME OFF (PTO): SCRRA provides employees with Paid Time Off (PTO) for vacations, illnesses, injuries, medical/dental appointments, religious holidays, personal business, and emergencies as follows: 0-4 years of service - 25 days 5-6 years of service - 30 days 7th year of service - 32 days 8th year of service - 33 days 9th year of service - 34 days 10-14 years of service - 35 days 15-19 years of service - 38 days 20 or more years - 42 days At the CEO’s discretion, prior service at a public transportation or public agency, or rail transportation company may be counted towards an employee’s total service years to increase the employee’s PTO accrual rate. To be considered, Human Resources requires that a written request along with verification and confirmation of the years of service be provided prior to the start of employment with SCRRA. Human Resources will provide the final determination on behalf of the CEO. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP): SCRRA offers you and your immediate and dependent family members confidential counseling 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for family, personal, work-related and substance abuse issues through the EAP. You are entitled to a telephone session(s) with a trained EAP professional to assess the nature of the problem and provide a referral for additional assistance, if needed. Services also include three (3) face-to-face counseling sessions per family member per six (6) month period. HEALTH ADVOCACY SERVICES: SCRRA offers you and your eligible dependents free health advocacy services through Health Advocate. You are entitled to unlimited calls with trained professionals who can help you navigate the healthcare and insurance systems. RETIREMENT PLAN: The SCRRA contracts with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). You pay a 7.00 percent employee contribution and SCRRA pays an employer contribution, which varies each year. To be eligible for service retirement, you must be at least age 52 and have a minimum of five (5) years of CalPERS-credited service. Upon retirement you are entitled to a monthly retirement benefit based on your years of credited service, age, and average compensation during your last three (3) years of service (“final compensation”). The retirement formula for New Members is 2%@62, which means at age 62, you receive 2 percent of your final compensation for every year of service. Upon separation from employment with less than 5 years of credited service, you may request a refund of your employee contributions only, including interest, and end your membership with CalPERS, or leave it in your account and retain your service credit should you decide to work for another CalPERS-covered agency. If you are vested upon separation but do not retire, you may leave your contributions in your account until retirement or elect a refund. SOCIAL SECURITY: You do not participate in Social Security except for Medicare. You will contribute 1.45 percent of your pay to cover the hospital insurance portion of Medicare. *Additional Medicare Hospital Insurance Tax: As of January 1, 2013, employees are required to pay an additional 0.9 percent Medicare tax on earnings above $200,000 (for those who file an individual return) or $250,000 (for those who file a joint return). This additional hospital insurance tax is not reflected in the rate above. RETIREE MEDICAL: Unrepresented employees hired before 11/1/18*: You will be eligible for medical coverage when you retire if your separation date and retirement date are within 120 days of each other. SCRRA pays the same amount for retirees as it does for active employees, which is currently 87.5 percent of the applicable premium. Unrepresented employees hired on or after 11/1/18: You will be eligible for medical coverage when you retire if your separation date and retirement date are within 120 days of each other and you have a minimum of 10 years of credited CalPERS service, five of which must be performed at SCRRA. SCRRA pays a percentage of the state annuitant contribution rate** in accordance with the vesting schedule below: 10 Years of CalPERS Service - 50% 11 - 19 Years of CalPERS Service - 50%, plus 5% for each additional year of service 20+ Years of CalPERS Service - 100% *Once each year the employer may allow unrepresented employees hired before 11/1/18 the opportunity to individually elect to be subject to the vesting schedule. **The state annuitant contribution rates for 2023 are: $883 (Retiree Only); $1,699 (Retiree + 1 Dependent); $2,124 (Retiree + Family). DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN (457) : You are eligible to set aside a portion of your current income without paying taxes on that money until it is received later during retirement when taxes may be lower. In 2023, you can defer up to 100 percent of your gross compensation or $22,500 annually, whichever is less (“normal contribution limit”). You may make an additional $7,500 contribution to the plan if you are age 50 and older. If you are at least within three years of the age in which you are eligible to receive unreduced benefits under our CalPERS retirement plan, you may contribute up to double the normal contribution limit, or $45,000. TRANSPORTATION PASSES: You may use your employee badge for unlimited free access to all Metrolink lines and trains. Your badge cannot be used on connecting public transportation. However, if you commute to/from work on Metrolink on a regular basis and need to connect to other public transportation (e.g., Metro Red or Purple Line) you can be issued a Metrolink pass with the appropriate station pair, which will also give you access to connecting transportation. You are also eligible to receive a free transit pass to ride any greater Los Angeles area transit system other than Metrolink (such as, Metro, Foothill Transit, LADOT, and LOSSAN) for commuting purposes. The commuter transit pass has a value up to the monthly maximum tax-free transit pass amount established by the Internal Revenue Service ($300 in 2023). You are responsible for any transit fares above the IRS monthly cap. To receive this benefit, the SCRRA requires each employee to use public transportation to commute to and from work three (3) or more days per week. OTHER BENEFITS: Educational Assistance - SCRRA will reimburse an employee up to $1,000 per fiscal year for tuition, books and mandatory student fees for courses that are relevant to employment. No reimbursement is allowed for parking. Professional Memberships - SCRRA pays up to $300 per year for professional memberships. Credit Union Membership - SCRRA offers credit union services for employees and their family members, provided by Northrup Grumman Federal Credit Union. Jury Duty - SCRRA will continue an employee's salary during any non-voluntary jury service up to a maximum of ten (10) working days. Pregnancy Disability and Family and Medical Leaves - A leave of absence may be paid or unpaid and shall be granted in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, and SCRRA policy. Refer to the Human Resource Policies and Procedures Manual for more detailed information. Bereavement Leave - In the event of death in an employee’s immediate family, the agency grants up to three (3) working days, with pay, to handle family affairs and to attend the funeral. When an employee needs to travel outside the radius of the five (5) member agencies due to the death of an immediate family member, the Authority grants up to five (5) working days, with pay. Military Leave - Employees will be paid for the annually required active period. At the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer, and with Board notification, paid military leave may be granted beyond what is provided by the applicable state law. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
CA STATE HOSPITALS
Napa, California, United States
Job Description and Duties The Personnel Department is accepting applications for a full time limited term with a possibility of becoming permanent Staff Services Manager I. This position will supervise various analysts, and personnel supervisors responsible for payroll, transactions, position control, and classification and pay. The Staff Services Manager I provides general supervision to supervisory, professional, technical, and clerical staff. Responsible for personnel policy, practice, and procedures throughout the facility. If you are interested in working in a fast-paced hospital environment that employs approximately 2500 employees, submit your STD 678 state application to the Human Resources - Examination/Hiring Unit. Multiple cut-off dates are set for application submission: June 16, 2023, July 7, 2023, July 28, 2023, August 18, 2023, September 8, 2023, and September 29, 2023. Applications received after a cut-off date will be processed for the next cut-off. Please be certain that your application package is thorough and completely describes your work experience. Applications will be screened and only the most competitive candidates will be invited for an interview. Failure to include necessary documents may also exclude you from the hiring process. To ensure that your application will be considered for this recruitment the following items are required: You must complete the STD 678 Employment Application in its entirety and include, “ Staff Services Manager I - Compensation JC - 375709 ” in the “Job Title(s)” section of the application. Duties Performed and Supervisor’s name and Contact information must be completed on the STD 678 - Incomplete applications will not be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of information provided on the STD 678 Foreign transcripts must be evaluated and submitted with application STD 678 Attach a copy of proof of degree or transcript if using the education to meet the minimum qualification. Get a State Job: click here Staff Services Manager I Exam link: click here You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement Position Details Job Code #: JC-375709 Position #(s): 480-543-4800-000 Working Title: Staff Services Manager I - Compensation Classification: STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I $6,563.00 - $8,153.00 # of Positions: 1 Work Location: Napa County Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time Department Information Founded in 1875, Napa State Hospital is the only state hospital in Northern California for persons struggling with severe mental illness. Classified as a low to moderate security facility, the hospital has a bed capacity to treat up to 1,362 patients on an attractive campus with treatment units located on 138 acres. Staff is dedicated and committed to delivering high quality, cost-effective, professional services and specialized programs in an environment that promotes continuous improvements in treatment for individuals with mental disabilities. All Hospital Locations: Effective March 1, 2022, in accordance with CDPH State Public Health Order of December 22, 2021, hospital workforce members currently eligible for booster doses must have received their booster dose. If you are fully vaccinated, you must provide evidence of vaccination prior to your start date. If you are not fully vaccinated, you have the option to receive a vaccine from one of the State Hospitals prior to your start date. If you are not fully vaccinated and choose to complete a request for an exemption, you must submit this exemption and receive approval prior to your start date. If you are not yet eligible for a booster, you must be in compliance no later than 15 days after the recommended timeframe for receiving the booster dose. All State Hospital Locations: Please note that start dates will be dependent upon if and when proof of vaccination or exemption requirements are submitted timely and approved. Face Coverings While working on-site, employees must follow current face covering guidance as issued by CDPH. Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov Special Requirements Statement of Qualification Applicants are required to include a Supplemental Application for this recruitment. Your response must be no more than two (2) single-spaced pages, typewritten in Arial 12 pt. font. You must indicate your Full Name and Job Control Number at the top right corner. Respond directly to the following Supplemental Application questions: 1. Describe your background, experience, education, and/or training that qualifies you for this position. 2. Describe a situation where you had to assist others in adapting to change. How did you approach the problem? How did you communicate with the other party or parties? What challenges did you face? How did you overcome these challenges? 3. Describe a situation in which you had to address a problem for a difficult or dissatisfied customer. What was the problem? What did you do? What was the outcome? Application Instructions 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: Until Filled 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. 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 State Hospitals Attn: Exam and Hiring Unit - Wilkins Cottage 2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy. Napa , CA 94558 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of State Hospitals Exam and Hiring Unit - Wilkins Cottage 2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy. Napa , CA 94558 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 required and must be included. 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. 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: https://www.dsh.ca.gov Hiring Unit Contact: Cari Paganini (707) 253-5266 cari.paganini@dsh.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: Tiffani Emerson Morris (707) 253-5562 Tiffani.EmersonMorris@dsh.ca.gov 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. 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: Until Filled
Aug 29, 2023
Full Time
Job Description and Duties The Personnel Department is accepting applications for a full time limited term with a possibility of becoming permanent Staff Services Manager I. This position will supervise various analysts, and personnel supervisors responsible for payroll, transactions, position control, and classification and pay. The Staff Services Manager I provides general supervision to supervisory, professional, technical, and clerical staff. Responsible for personnel policy, practice, and procedures throughout the facility. If you are interested in working in a fast-paced hospital environment that employs approximately 2500 employees, submit your STD 678 state application to the Human Resources - Examination/Hiring Unit. Multiple cut-off dates are set for application submission: June 16, 2023, July 7, 2023, July 28, 2023, August 18, 2023, September 8, 2023, and September 29, 2023. Applications received after a cut-off date will be processed for the next cut-off. Please be certain that your application package is thorough and completely describes your work experience. Applications will be screened and only the most competitive candidates will be invited for an interview. Failure to include necessary documents may also exclude you from the hiring process. To ensure that your application will be considered for this recruitment the following items are required: You must complete the STD 678 Employment Application in its entirety and include, “ Staff Services Manager I - Compensation JC - 375709 ” in the “Job Title(s)” section of the application. Duties Performed and Supervisor’s name and Contact information must be completed on the STD 678 - Incomplete applications will not be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of information provided on the STD 678 Foreign transcripts must be evaluated and submitted with application STD 678 Attach a copy of proof of degree or transcript if using the education to meet the minimum qualification. Get a State Job: click here Staff Services Manager I Exam link: click here You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement Position Details Job Code #: JC-375709 Position #(s): 480-543-4800-000 Working Title: Staff Services Manager I - Compensation Classification: STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I $6,563.00 - $8,153.00 # of Positions: 1 Work Location: Napa County Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time Department Information Founded in 1875, Napa State Hospital is the only state hospital in Northern California for persons struggling with severe mental illness. Classified as a low to moderate security facility, the hospital has a bed capacity to treat up to 1,362 patients on an attractive campus with treatment units located on 138 acres. Staff is dedicated and committed to delivering high quality, cost-effective, professional services and specialized programs in an environment that promotes continuous improvements in treatment for individuals with mental disabilities. All Hospital Locations: Effective March 1, 2022, in accordance with CDPH State Public Health Order of December 22, 2021, hospital workforce members currently eligible for booster doses must have received their booster dose. If you are fully vaccinated, you must provide evidence of vaccination prior to your start date. If you are not fully vaccinated, you have the option to receive a vaccine from one of the State Hospitals prior to your start date. If you are not fully vaccinated and choose to complete a request for an exemption, you must submit this exemption and receive approval prior to your start date. If you are not yet eligible for a booster, you must be in compliance no later than 15 days after the recommended timeframe for receiving the booster dose. All State Hospital Locations: Please note that start dates will be dependent upon if and when proof of vaccination or exemption requirements are submitted timely and approved. Face Coverings While working on-site, employees must follow current face covering guidance as issued by CDPH. Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov Special Requirements Statement of Qualification Applicants are required to include a Supplemental Application for this recruitment. Your response must be no more than two (2) single-spaced pages, typewritten in Arial 12 pt. font. You must indicate your Full Name and Job Control Number at the top right corner. Respond directly to the following Supplemental Application questions: 1. Describe your background, experience, education, and/or training that qualifies you for this position. 2. Describe a situation where you had to assist others in adapting to change. How did you approach the problem? How did you communicate with the other party or parties? What challenges did you face? How did you overcome these challenges? 3. Describe a situation in which you had to address a problem for a difficult or dissatisfied customer. What was the problem? What did you do? What was the outcome? Application Instructions 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: Until Filled 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. 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 State Hospitals Attn: Exam and Hiring Unit - Wilkins Cottage 2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy. Napa , CA 94558 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of State Hospitals Exam and Hiring Unit - Wilkins Cottage 2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy. Napa , CA 94558 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 required and must be included. 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. 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: https://www.dsh.ca.gov Hiring Unit Contact: Cari Paganini (707) 253-5266 cari.paganini@dsh.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: Tiffani Emerson Morris (707) 253-5562 Tiffani.EmersonMorris@dsh.ca.gov 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. 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: Until Filled
Irvine Ranch Water District, CA
Irvine, California, United States
General Description *Salary reflects 3.8% increase effective 07/01/2023 pending Board approval. Under general administrative direction, plan, organize, and manage the safe and efficient operation of the Michelson biosolids handling and resource recovery facilities. Develop policies and procedures and prepare and administer the facilities’ annual budget. Comply with all State and Federal regulations for injury and illness prevention and hazardous substance control, including all required monitoring, inspecting, and reporting. As a management position, this position will also interface and coordinate with other departments and other members of the IRWD Management Team. Irvine Ranch Water District practices shared values that drive the character, culture, and capacity of our organization, and all managers are expected to champion these values. Summary of Duties Manage and coordinate the safe and effective operations of the biosolids and energy recovery facilities to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and statutes. Manage and coordinate the operations of the Biosolids and Energy Recovery Facilities in the areas of sludge thickening, fats, oils, and grease (FOG) and food-waste receiving and addition, anaerobic digestion, solids dewatering, sludge drying, biosolids residual marketing, digester gas handling, and energy recovery. Support the management of and coordination with the operations of the District’s water recycling plant that includes preliminary, primary, secondary activated sludge, Membrane Bio Reactor (MBR), tertiary filtration, Ultraviolet (UV) and chemical disinfection processes, and recycled water pump station. Serve as Designated Chief Plant Operator for the District’s water recycling facilities as needed. Implement a Performance Management program for the Biosolids and Energy Recovery Facility specific to the setting and tracking of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to achieve optimal safety and efficiency. Maintain and improve biosolids processing and operation procedures. Develop and administer operator training and cross-training plans. Ensure State Water Resources Control Board operator certification requirements and all other permit requirements are met. Develop and implement plans to support the advancement of individual operator certification levels. Review and evaluate construction plans, specifications, and proposals. Maintain an effective communications log regarding plant procedures and maintenance. Inspect facility for efficient operation of equipment and request and coordinate appropriate repair or replacement. Prepare technical and non-technical reports on facility operations, flows, and plant parameters. Oversee and manage the monitoring, tracking, and historizing of required operational and process data from SCADA and other sources needed to develop regulatory compliance and process performance reporting. This includes but is not limited to District’s Operational database and reporting systems (WIMS, LIMS, etc.). Manage the requisition of chemicals, supplies, and capital items required for efficient facility operations and coordinate their delivery with vendors and District’s Purchasing department. Comply with District health & safety programs and safety work-related practices and attend relevant safety training. Ensure appropriate safety training for work being performed by assigned staff. Ensure safety meetings (tailgates) are held bi-weekly. Conduct planned visual safety inspections and report findings to the Safety office monthly. Assist in the development, administration, and enforcement of District policies and procedures as approved by the General Manager and the Board of Directors, including assisting Recycling Operations management team in the interpreting of existing and new policies and procedures. Assist supervisors in preparing budgetary data and monitoring quarterly and annual O&M budget performance. Initiate requests and follow all District procurement policies for purchase of parts, materials, tools, and equipment required to efficiently operate the department. Prepare and present justifications for large purchases of equipment as needed. Review and approve invoices for materials purchased. Establish and maintain effective communications with staff, as well as other departments and sections. Participate in the selection, counseling, and training of employees; and determine appropriate productivity standards for subordinate employees and measure staff performance accordingly. Provide information to regulatory agencies, community groups, the general public, and others as required. Advise the Director of Recycling Operations of significant operational and District issues. Responsible for all other work-related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE OF: Principles, theories, operational requirements, standards, and equipment used in the safe and effective operation and maintenance of biosolids and energy recovery facilities. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Microsoft Access, Microsoft Project, Enterprise. Familiar with and able to implement progressive, innovative, best-practice technologies for operation and maintenance of biosolids and energy recovery facilities. Knowledgeable with asset management and maintenance strategies for biosolids infrastructure. Asset management software programs, such as Maximo. Developing, reviewing, and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for process monitoring, equipment operation, lockout/tag out (LOTO), and other safety and emergency response related tasks. Practices, uses, classifications and requirements of biosolids, soil amendments, and fertilizers. A general knowledge of principles, practices, methods and techniques of public and private sales and marketing procedures and strategies including evaluating markets and setting prices is desirable. Facility permit conditions and discharge limits including those associated with emissions and with sewage discharge and disposal. Applicable and pertinent federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and procedures including those established by the Southern California Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and OSHA rules and regulation if applicable. Federal and state regulations regarding the production, sale, and use of biosolid materials. Research methods and statistical analysis techniques. Principles and practices of effective management and supervision. Basic principles and practices of organization and culture change. Principles and practices of sound business communications. Safety policies and safe work practices applicable to the work. Qualifications Education: A combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: biology, chemistry, management, and wastewater treatment, biosolids treatment, water recycling or water treatment or a closely related field. Experience: Six (6) years progressively responsible experience in the operation of a secondary, biosolids, and tertiary water recycling plant, with four (4) of those six (6) years in a supervisory capacity. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Microsoft Access, Microsoft Project, Enterprise is required. Asset Management software (Maximo), and budgeting software is highly desirable. License/Certifications Required: Valid Class ‘C’ California Driver’s License. Valid Grade V Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board. Additional Information The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of office, management, and field employees. Represent District in a professional manner when dealing with outside professionals and vendors. Mathematical Ability Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide and calculate percentages, decimals, and fractions. Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability Ability to use good personal judgment and discretion in performing all job functions. Ability to remain calm in crisis and emergency situations. Ability to use discretion when handling and disseminating sensitive and/or confidential information. Physical Requirements Regularly required to sit, bend, stoop, and stand. Occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs. Environmental Adaptability Noise level is generally equivalent to a typical office environment. Ability to work in an environment which may expose employees to hazardous materials and environment. Occasional visits to District facilities where noise level may be higher than typical office environment. IRWD's employees enjoy working in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where they form strong bonds with fellow employees. To ensure effective communication and promote a collaborative team environment, employees report to work each day in the office or in the field, depending on their positions. IRWD offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. These benefits include the following: retirement benefits; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; anda variety of other benefits. Benefits may vary based on employment status. This benefits overview is intended to be a summary, is not intended to be all-inclusive,and may not be applicable to all employees. Retirement Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013: The District, in compliance with the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2012 (PEPRA), implemented a third tier for new employees hired on or after January 1, 2013. New employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who have not been in PERS membership or in membership with a reciprocal retirement system within 6 months of hire date will receive benefits under the California Public Employees Retirement System at a 2 percent at age 62 formula. This formula gradually increases to a maximum benefits of 2.5 percent at age 67. Final compensation calculations will be based on the highest three-year average of regular recurring pay. The District pays the employer's share of these costs. The employee share of the pension cost of 7.50% is paid in full by the employees hired under this formula. Employees hired on or after September 29, 2012 or "Classic" PERS members hired on or after January 1, 2013: On September 24, 2012, the IRWD Board of Directors approved the addition of a second tier to the CalPERS retirement benefits. New employees hired on or after September 29th through December 31, 2012, and employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who have been in PERS membership or in membership with a reciprocal retirement system, will receive benefits under the California Public Employees Retirement System at 2 percent at age 60 formula. This formula gradually increases to a maximum benefit of 2.418% at age 63. The District pays the employer share of these costs and the employee share of the pension cost of 7% is paid in full by the employees hired under this formula. Final retirement compensation calculations are based on the highest three-year average of regular, recurring pay. IRWDdoes not participate or pay into Social Security except for the Medicare portion. Medical Insurance IRWD contracts with CalPERS for medical insurance coverage. Employees may elect coverage from a variety of PPO and HMO plans. The employee and District contribution for health insurance varies by plan.Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Dental Insurance IRWD contracts with Delta Dental for dental coverage.IRWD pays 100% of the premium for dental coverage for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Vision Insurance IRWD contracts with the EyeMed for vision coverage. IRWD pays 100% of the premium for vision coverage for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Life Insurance Elgible employees are provided with life insurance coverage equal to three or four times their annual salary, depending on their level of compensation. Eligible dependents are also covered for a flat benefit amount. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Deferred Compensation Participation in adeferred compensation plan is available through Great West Retirement Services. Enrollment is voluntary and contributions are employee-paid and subject to IRS limits. The District matches employee contributions up to 3% of base pay after 1 year of employment. Paid Vacation Eligible employees begin accruing vacation benefits at the rate of 80 hours per year for the first 5 years of employment and are eligible to use paid vacation time after 6 months of employment. Employees accrue 120 hours per year after 5 years of employment and 160 hours per year after 10 years of employment. Paid Holidays The District offers 11 scheduled paid holidaysplus one personal holiday per year. Sick Leave Eligible employees accrue 96 hours of sick leave annually. Flexible Spending Accounts Eligible employees may elect to participate in the District's Flex Advantage program. This program allows employees to deposit pre-tax dollars into special accounts to be used for a variety of purposes, including paying for qualified miscellaneous health care expenses and dependent care expenses. IRWD contracts with a third party administer to process payments from employee accounts using claim forms or a Flex Spending debit card. Educational Assistance The District will share in the pre-approved educational costs of tuition and books for employees who wish to attend college or take certification classes.
Aug 29, 2023
Full Time
General Description *Salary reflects 3.8% increase effective 07/01/2023 pending Board approval. Under general administrative direction, plan, organize, and manage the safe and efficient operation of the Michelson biosolids handling and resource recovery facilities. Develop policies and procedures and prepare and administer the facilities’ annual budget. Comply with all State and Federal regulations for injury and illness prevention and hazardous substance control, including all required monitoring, inspecting, and reporting. As a management position, this position will also interface and coordinate with other departments and other members of the IRWD Management Team. Irvine Ranch Water District practices shared values that drive the character, culture, and capacity of our organization, and all managers are expected to champion these values. Summary of Duties Manage and coordinate the safe and effective operations of the biosolids and energy recovery facilities to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and statutes. Manage and coordinate the operations of the Biosolids and Energy Recovery Facilities in the areas of sludge thickening, fats, oils, and grease (FOG) and food-waste receiving and addition, anaerobic digestion, solids dewatering, sludge drying, biosolids residual marketing, digester gas handling, and energy recovery. Support the management of and coordination with the operations of the District’s water recycling plant that includes preliminary, primary, secondary activated sludge, Membrane Bio Reactor (MBR), tertiary filtration, Ultraviolet (UV) and chemical disinfection processes, and recycled water pump station. Serve as Designated Chief Plant Operator for the District’s water recycling facilities as needed. Implement a Performance Management program for the Biosolids and Energy Recovery Facility specific to the setting and tracking of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to achieve optimal safety and efficiency. Maintain and improve biosolids processing and operation procedures. Develop and administer operator training and cross-training plans. Ensure State Water Resources Control Board operator certification requirements and all other permit requirements are met. Develop and implement plans to support the advancement of individual operator certification levels. Review and evaluate construction plans, specifications, and proposals. Maintain an effective communications log regarding plant procedures and maintenance. Inspect facility for efficient operation of equipment and request and coordinate appropriate repair or replacement. Prepare technical and non-technical reports on facility operations, flows, and plant parameters. Oversee and manage the monitoring, tracking, and historizing of required operational and process data from SCADA and other sources needed to develop regulatory compliance and process performance reporting. This includes but is not limited to District’s Operational database and reporting systems (WIMS, LIMS, etc.). Manage the requisition of chemicals, supplies, and capital items required for efficient facility operations and coordinate their delivery with vendors and District’s Purchasing department. Comply with District health & safety programs and safety work-related practices and attend relevant safety training. Ensure appropriate safety training for work being performed by assigned staff. Ensure safety meetings (tailgates) are held bi-weekly. Conduct planned visual safety inspections and report findings to the Safety office monthly. Assist in the development, administration, and enforcement of District policies and procedures as approved by the General Manager and the Board of Directors, including assisting Recycling Operations management team in the interpreting of existing and new policies and procedures. Assist supervisors in preparing budgetary data and monitoring quarterly and annual O&M budget performance. Initiate requests and follow all District procurement policies for purchase of parts, materials, tools, and equipment required to efficiently operate the department. Prepare and present justifications for large purchases of equipment as needed. Review and approve invoices for materials purchased. Establish and maintain effective communications with staff, as well as other departments and sections. Participate in the selection, counseling, and training of employees; and determine appropriate productivity standards for subordinate employees and measure staff performance accordingly. Provide information to regulatory agencies, community groups, the general public, and others as required. Advise the Director of Recycling Operations of significant operational and District issues. Responsible for all other work-related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE OF: Principles, theories, operational requirements, standards, and equipment used in the safe and effective operation and maintenance of biosolids and energy recovery facilities. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Microsoft Access, Microsoft Project, Enterprise. Familiar with and able to implement progressive, innovative, best-practice technologies for operation and maintenance of biosolids and energy recovery facilities. Knowledgeable with asset management and maintenance strategies for biosolids infrastructure. Asset management software programs, such as Maximo. Developing, reviewing, and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for process monitoring, equipment operation, lockout/tag out (LOTO), and other safety and emergency response related tasks. Practices, uses, classifications and requirements of biosolids, soil amendments, and fertilizers. A general knowledge of principles, practices, methods and techniques of public and private sales and marketing procedures and strategies including evaluating markets and setting prices is desirable. Facility permit conditions and discharge limits including those associated with emissions and with sewage discharge and disposal. Applicable and pertinent federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and procedures including those established by the Southern California Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and OSHA rules and regulation if applicable. Federal and state regulations regarding the production, sale, and use of biosolid materials. Research methods and statistical analysis techniques. Principles and practices of effective management and supervision. Basic principles and practices of organization and culture change. Principles and practices of sound business communications. Safety policies and safe work practices applicable to the work. Qualifications Education: A combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: biology, chemistry, management, and wastewater treatment, biosolids treatment, water recycling or water treatment or a closely related field. Experience: Six (6) years progressively responsible experience in the operation of a secondary, biosolids, and tertiary water recycling plant, with four (4) of those six (6) years in a supervisory capacity. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Microsoft Access, Microsoft Project, Enterprise is required. Asset Management software (Maximo), and budgeting software is highly desirable. License/Certifications Required: Valid Class ‘C’ California Driver’s License. Valid Grade V Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board. Additional Information The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of office, management, and field employees. Represent District in a professional manner when dealing with outside professionals and vendors. Mathematical Ability Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide and calculate percentages, decimals, and fractions. Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability Ability to use good personal judgment and discretion in performing all job functions. Ability to remain calm in crisis and emergency situations. Ability to use discretion when handling and disseminating sensitive and/or confidential information. Physical Requirements Regularly required to sit, bend, stoop, and stand. Occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs. Environmental Adaptability Noise level is generally equivalent to a typical office environment. Ability to work in an environment which may expose employees to hazardous materials and environment. Occasional visits to District facilities where noise level may be higher than typical office environment. IRWD's employees enjoy working in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where they form strong bonds with fellow employees. To ensure effective communication and promote a collaborative team environment, employees report to work each day in the office or in the field, depending on their positions. IRWD offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. These benefits include the following: retirement benefits; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; anda variety of other benefits. Benefits may vary based on employment status. This benefits overview is intended to be a summary, is not intended to be all-inclusive,and may not be applicable to all employees. Retirement Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013: The District, in compliance with the California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2012 (PEPRA), implemented a third tier for new employees hired on or after January 1, 2013. New employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who have not been in PERS membership or in membership with a reciprocal retirement system within 6 months of hire date will receive benefits under the California Public Employees Retirement System at a 2 percent at age 62 formula. This formula gradually increases to a maximum benefits of 2.5 percent at age 67. Final compensation calculations will be based on the highest three-year average of regular recurring pay. The District pays the employer's share of these costs. The employee share of the pension cost of 7.50% is paid in full by the employees hired under this formula. Employees hired on or after September 29, 2012 or "Classic" PERS members hired on or after January 1, 2013: On September 24, 2012, the IRWD Board of Directors approved the addition of a second tier to the CalPERS retirement benefits. New employees hired on or after September 29th through December 31, 2012, and employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who have been in PERS membership or in membership with a reciprocal retirement system, will receive benefits under the California Public Employees Retirement System at 2 percent at age 60 formula. This formula gradually increases to a maximum benefit of 2.418% at age 63. The District pays the employer share of these costs and the employee share of the pension cost of 7% is paid in full by the employees hired under this formula. Final retirement compensation calculations are based on the highest three-year average of regular, recurring pay. IRWDdoes not participate or pay into Social Security except for the Medicare portion. Medical Insurance IRWD contracts with CalPERS for medical insurance coverage. Employees may elect coverage from a variety of PPO and HMO plans. The employee and District contribution for health insurance varies by plan.Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Dental Insurance IRWD contracts with Delta Dental for dental coverage.IRWD pays 100% of the premium for dental coverage for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Vision Insurance IRWD contracts with the EyeMed for vision coverage. IRWD pays 100% of the premium for vision coverage for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Life Insurance Elgible employees are provided with life insurance coverage equal to three or four times their annual salary, depending on their level of compensation. Eligible dependents are also covered for a flat benefit amount. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire. Deferred Compensation Participation in adeferred compensation plan is available through Great West Retirement Services. Enrollment is voluntary and contributions are employee-paid and subject to IRS limits. The District matches employee contributions up to 3% of base pay after 1 year of employment. Paid Vacation Eligible employees begin accruing vacation benefits at the rate of 80 hours per year for the first 5 years of employment and are eligible to use paid vacation time after 6 months of employment. Employees accrue 120 hours per year after 5 years of employment and 160 hours per year after 10 years of employment. Paid Holidays The District offers 11 scheduled paid holidaysplus one personal holiday per year. Sick Leave Eligible employees accrue 96 hours of sick leave annually. Flexible Spending Accounts Eligible employees may elect to participate in the District's Flex Advantage program. This program allows employees to deposit pre-tax dollars into special accounts to be used for a variety of purposes, including paying for qualified miscellaneous health care expenses and dependent care expenses. IRWD contracts with a third party administer to process payments from employee accounts using claim forms or a Flex Spending debit card. Educational Assistance The District will share in the pre-approved educational costs of tuition and books for employees who wish to attend college or take certification classes.
SUMMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION The Manager II, Project Controls will oversee certain functions associated with the department and will maintain and improve project management practices in an assigned area to ensure project objectives are met. Additionally, this position will lead cross functional efforts to mitigate risks associated with the execution of the Capital & Rehabilitation Program at the consultant and staff level. This is a Limited Term position not to exceed five (5) years. This position is funded in whole or in part through federal, state, or other governmental grants which are limited by time or funding. Limited Term positions may be eliminated when the funding ends, time expires, or due to lack of business need for the position. Limited Term employees receive all benefits provided to full-time employees, including but not limited to retirement, medical, dental, vision, and life. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the senior level of the Manager (various) series. At this level, incumbents typically independently represent the organization; serve as a subject matter expert who possesses highly specialized knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience; are responsible for a specialty program area that has a major impact on the organization. SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED Receives oversight from departmental management. First-line supervisory responsibility. TO APPLY: This is a continuous recruitment with the first review of applications beginning September 13, 2023 . Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The duties listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Responsible for effectively and proactively managing, controlling, and reporting on the cost and schedule for concurrent projects throughout the organization. Establish and implement standard project management best practices to help reduce costs and improve timeliness of project delivery. Develop cost estimates or schedules from planning conceptual level to final design and construction. Manage the development, maintenance, and monthly update process for the Primavera P6 templates and schedules for Agency capital projects. Develop basis of estimate/schedule documentation which incorporates assumptions and scope of work for project specific estimates or schedules. Support development of estimating database which includes costs for labor, materials, and equipment used for construction. Analysis of cost breakdowns and price schedules submitted by contractors. Collaborate with project managers to ensure that all project risks are identified, and all outstanding issues are trended, current and communicated. Lead cross-functional efforts to prepare, maintain and improve quarterly project expenditure forecasts. Manage monthly project progress reporting activities including planning, development, and maintenance to ensure early, accurate, and consistent reporting of project information. Serve as liaison on contract specifications such as scope, cost and schedule information, and assist with contract evaluations. Assist in the development, planning and implementation of an Agency Project Management Information System. Assist in the development, administration, compliance of internal PMO Standard Operating Practices. Perform other related duties as assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management or a related field. A minimum of seven (7) years of work experience performing similar duties in a construction or project management field. Experience with applicable systems, software, and tools used for estimating, scheduling or controls such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft scheduling tools. A combination of training, education and or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered when determining minimum qualifications. Advanced relevant coursework may also substitute for a portion of required experience. Valid Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record of no more than three moving violations and no DUI's within the last three years. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of : Budgeting and accounting principles Data science Project management best practices, project delivery standards, processes, and templates Skilled in : Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Excel Scheduling software, specifically Primavera P6 and Microsoft scheduling tools Data mining For some assignments, Oracle skills necessary Strong and effective, leadership, communication, team building and time management Ability to : Keep multiple contracts on schedule, within budget and in compliance with contract specification Establish and maintain relationships with vendors Work across cross-sectional teams Organize and efficiently manage time and materials Delegate responsibilities among members of a team Work independently and take initiative Think critically and creatively PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Transition between a stationary position at a desk or work location and move about Metrolink facilities or other work site locations Operate tools to perform the duties of the position; such as computers, office equipment and work-related machinery Transport equipment or boxes up to 25lbs Exchange ideas by means of communication Visual acuity to detect, identify and observe employees or train movement and any barriers to movement when working on or near railroad tracks Hear and perceive the nature of sounds when working on or near railroad tracks Balance, ascend/descend, climb, kneel, stoop, bend, crouch or crawl within assigned working conditions and or locations Working Conditions Position requires work in a normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, or temperature. Work may also be conducted in outdoor environments, at construction sites, Railroad Track and Right-of-Way environments, and warehouse environments, with possible exposure to individuals who are hostile or irate, moving mechanical parts, and loud noises (85+ decibels, such as heavy trucks, construction, etc.) Southern California Regional Rail Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Authority will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. MEDICAL: SCRRA offers a choice of twelve (12) health plan options provided through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). You may choose from up to ten (10) Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans and two (2) Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans. Some health plans are only available in certain counties and/or zip codes. You contribute 12.5 percent of the plan premium for coverage of you and your eligible dependents. You may waive coverage if you are covered under another group health plan; you must provide proof. Once you waive coverage, you will only be allowed to enroll during Open Enrollment or within 60 days from the date on which your other coverage is no longer available (proof is required). If you elect to waive coverage, you will receive $300.00 per month taxable earnings, paid in two installments of $150 each on the first two paychecks of the month. A retiree or an employee who is a spouse, child, or any other eligible dependent of another SCRRA employee is not eligible for the opt out/cash in lieu credit if he/she is covered under a SCRRA health plan. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. DENTAL: SCRRA offers two dental options provided by Delta Dental. Under the DeltaCare (HMO) program, you must select a contract dentist within their network to perform your dental services. If you require treatment from a specialist, your contract dentist will handle the referral. Many services are covered at no cost to you. A co-payment applies for other services. The Delta Dental PPO plan allows you to visit a dentist of your choice, change dentists at any time, go to a dental specialist of your choice, receive dental care anywhere in the world, and save on out-of-pocket expenses when you visit a PPO network dental office. SCRRA pays the full premium for coverage of you and your eligible dependents under both plans. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. VISION: SCRRA offers two (2) vision plans through Vision Service Plan (VSP), providing coverage for eye examinations, prescription eyewear and contact lenses through network providers. You have the option of seeing out-of-network providers, but full reimbursement is not guaranteed. VSP has contracted with many laser surgery facilities and doctors, offering you a discount on PRK and LASIK surgeries. If you enroll in the VSP Basic Plan, SCRRA pays the full premium for coverage of you and your eligible dependents. If you enroll in the VSP Buy-up Plan, which offers enhanced vision benefits, you pay the difference between the cost of the Basic Plan and the Buy-up Plan. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) allow for the deferral of pre-tax dollars to be used for reimbursement of eligible medical and dependent care expenses. You can set aside up to $3,050 for health care expenses and $5,000 per family for dependent care expenses annually. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or a qualifying event. GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE: SCRRA provides for an amount equal to one (1) time your annual salary, rounded to the nearest $1,000, to a maximum of $200,000. Your life insurance benefit will reduce to 65% at age 65 and 55% at age 70. IRS regulations require that the portion of Group Term Life (“G.T.L.”) insurance benefits provided to you by SCRRA, which exceeds $50,000, be added to your Federal, State, and Medicare taxable earnings for W-2 reporting. This amount is reflected on your pay statements each pay period in the “Other Benefits and Information” section. In addition, SCRRA offers a voluntary plan, which may be purchased in increments of $10,000 to a maximum of $100,000 without evidence of insurability (initial enrollment period only) and up to 5 times your salary to a maximum of $500,000 with evidence of insurability. Dependent life options are also available. The voluntary plan is portable; you may retain it if you leave SCRRA and pay the premium. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT: SCRRA provides for an amount equal to one (1) time your annual salary, rounded to the nearest $1,000, up to a maximum of $200,000. Your AD&D insurance benefit will reduce to 65% at age 65 and 55% at age 70. In addition, SCRRA offers a voluntary plan, which may be purchased in increments of $10,000, subject to a maximum of the lesser of 5 times your annual salary or $500,000. Dependent AD&D options are also available. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. SHORT TERM DISABILITY: You are covered under the California State Disability Insurance (SDI) Program. Your maximum benefit amount is 52 times your weekly benefit amount or the total wages subject to SDI tax paid in your base period, whichever is less. Employees pay a mandatory contribution, through payroll deductions, for coverage under the SDI program. The contribution rate for 2023 is 0.9 percent of earnings. The SDI taxable wage limit is $153,164, with a maximum withholding of $1,378.48 per employee for calendar year 2023. LONG TERM DISABILITY : SCRRA provides for income replacement of 60 percent of monthly earnings subject to a maximum benefit of $7,500 per month up to age 65. To qualify, you must be on disability for 90 days. (Note: there is a pre-existing condition clause in this program.) Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. VOLUNTARY BENEFITS: SCRRA offers the following employee-paid voluntary benefits, provided by Aflac: Group Accident Insurance helps pay for out-of-pocket costs that arise from covered accidents, such as fractures, dislocations, and lacerations. Group Critical Illness Insurance helps pay for the expected and unexpected expenses that arise from diagnosis of a covered critical illness, such as cancer (internal or invasive), heart attack, stroke, end-stage renal failure or a major organ transplant. Group Hospital Indemnity Insurance helps pay for the out-of-pocket costs associated with a hospital stay, including benefits for hospital confinement, hospital admission, hospital intensive care and intermediate intensive care step-down unit. Group Short-Term Disability Insurance pays a monthly benefit directly to an employee who is off work due to an injury or illness for up to three (3) months after a seven (7) day waiting period. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. 9/80 ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULE: SCRRA offers a 9/80 Alternative Work Schedule (AWS). During a 10-day work period, you work eight 9-hour days, one 8-hour day and have one day off. Your day off can be Monday, Wednesday, or Friday. Approval from your supervisor, chief and HR is required to participate in the 9/80 AWS program. TELECOMMUTING SCHEDULE: SCRRA offers employees the option to telecommute up to two (2) days per week. At the CEO’s discretion, the maximum number of days per week may be increased due to a natural disaster, pandemic, civil unrest, federal/state/local stay-at-home order, or other special circumstances. Approval from your supervisor, chief and HR is required to participate in the telecommuting program. Employees on a 9/80 schedule cannot telecommute. HOLIDAYS: SCRRA observes twelve (12) holidays a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. PAID TIME OFF (PTO): SCRRA provides employees with Paid Time Off (PTO) for vacations, illnesses, injuries, medical/dental appointments, religious holidays, personal business, and emergencies as follows: 0-4 years of service - 25 days 5-6 years of service - 30 days 7th year of service - 32 days 8th year of service - 33 days 9th year of service - 34 days 10-14 years of service - 35 days 15-19 years of service - 38 days 20 or more years - 42 days At the CEO’s discretion, prior service at a public transportation or public agency, or rail transportation company may be counted towards an employee’s total service years to increase the employee’s PTO accrual rate. To be considered, Human Resources requires that a written request along with verification and confirmation of the years of service be provided prior to the start of employment with SCRRA. Human Resources will provide the final determination on behalf of the CEO. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP): SCRRA offers you and your immediate and dependent family members confidential counseling 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for family, personal, work-related and substance abuse issues through the EAP. You are entitled to a telephone session(s) with a trained EAP professional to assess the nature of the problem and provide a referral for additional assistance, if needed. Services also include three (3) face-to-face counseling sessions per family member per six (6) month period. HEALTH ADVOCACY SERVICES: SCRRA offers you and your eligible dependents free health advocacy services through Health Advocate. You are entitled to unlimited calls with trained professionals who can help you navigate the healthcare and insurance systems. RETIREMENT PLAN: The SCRRA contracts with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). You pay a 8.00 percent employee contribution and SCRRA pays an employer contribution, which varies each year. To be eligible for service retirement, you must be at least age 52 and have a minimum of five (5) years of CalPERS-credited service. Upon retirement you are entitled to a monthly retirement benefit based on your years of credited service, age, and average compensation during your last three (3) years of service (“final compensation”). The retirement formula for New Members is 2%@62, which means at age 62, you receive 2 percent of your final compensation for every year of service. Upon separation from employment with less than 5 years of credited service, you may request a refund of your employee contributions only, including interest, and end your membership with CalPERS, or leave it in your account and retain your service credit should you decide to work for another CalPERS-covered agency. If you are vested upon separation but do not retire, you may leave your contributions in your account until retirement or elect a refund. SOCIAL SECURITY: You do not participate in Social Security except for Medicare. You will contribute 1.45 percent of your pay to cover the hospital insurance portion of Medicare. *Additional Medicare Hospital Insurance Tax: As of January 1, 2013, employees are required to pay an additional 0.9 percent Medicare tax on earnings above $200,000 (for those who file an individual return) or $250,000 (for those who file a joint return). This additional hospital insurance tax is not reflected in the rate above. RETIREE MEDICAL: Unrepresented employees hired before 11/1/18*: You will be eligible for medical coverage when you retire if your separation date and retirement date are within 120 days of each other. SCRRA pays the same amount for retirees as it does for active employees, which is currently 87.5 percent of the applicable premium. Unrepresented employees hired on or after 11/1/18: You will be eligible for medical coverage when you retire if your separation date and retirement date are within 120 days of each other and you have a minimum of 10 years of credited CalPERS service, five of which must be performed at SCRRA. SCRRA pays a percentage of the state annuitant contribution rate** in accordance with the vesting schedule below: 10 Years of CalPERS Service - 50% 11 - 19 Years of CalPERS Service - 50%, plus 5% for each additional year of service 20+ Years of CalPERS Service - 100% *Once each year the employer may allow unrepresented employees hired before 11/1/18 the opportunity to individually elect to be subject to the vesting schedule. **The state annuitant contribution rates for 2023 are: $883 (Retiree Only); $1,699 (Retiree + 1 Dependent); $2,124 (Retiree + Family). DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN (457) : You are eligible to set aside a portion of your current income without paying taxes on that money until it is received later during retirement when taxes may be lower. In 2023, you can defer up to 100 percent of your gross compensation or $22,500 annually, whichever is less (“normal contribution limit”). You may make an additional $7,500 contribution to the plan if you are age 50 and older. If you are at least within three years of the age in which you are eligible to receive unreduced benefits under our CalPERS retirement plan, you may contribute up to double the normal contribution limit, or $45,000. TRANSPORTATION PASSES: You may use your employee badge for unlimited free access to all Metrolink lines and trains. Your badge cannot be used on connecting public transportation. However, if you commute to/from work on Metrolink on a regular basis and need to connect to other public transportation (e.g., Metro Red or Purple Line) you can be issued a Metrolink pass with the appropriate station pair, which will also give you access to connecting transportation. You are also eligible to receive a free transit pass to ride any greater Los Angeles area transit system other than Metrolink (such as, Metro, Foothill Transit, LADOT, and LOSSAN) for commuting purposes. The commuter transit pass has a value up to the monthly maximum tax-free transit pass amount established by the Internal Revenue Service ($300 in 2023). You are responsible for any transit fares above the IRS monthly cap. To receive this benefit, the SCRRA requires each employee to use public transportation to commute to and from work three (3) or more days per week. OTHER BENEFITS: Educational Assistance - SCRRA will reimburse an employee up to $1,000 per fiscal year for tuition, books and mandatory student fees for courses that are relevant to employment. No reimbursement is allowed for parking. Professional Memberships - SCRRA pays up to $300 per year for professional memberships. Credit Union Membership - SCRRA offers credit union services for employees and their family members, provided by Northrup Grumman Federal Credit Union. Jury Duty - SCRRA will continue an employee's salary during any non-voluntary jury service up to a maximum of ten (10) working days. Pregnancy Disability and Family and Medical Leaves - A leave of absence may be paid or unpaid and shall be granted in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, and SCRRA policy. Refer to the Human Resource Policies and Procedures Manual for more detailed information. Bereavement Leave - In the event of death in an employee’s immediate family, the agency grants up to three (3) working days, with pay, to handle family affairs and to attend the funeral. When an employee needs to travel outside the radius of the five (5) member agencies due to the death of an immediate family member, the Authority grants up to five (5) working days, with pay. Military Leave - Employees will be paid for the annually required active period. At the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer, and with Board notification, paid military leave may be granted beyond what is provided by the applicable state law. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Aug 29, 2023
Full Time
SUMMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION The Manager II, Project Controls will oversee certain functions associated with the department and will maintain and improve project management practices in an assigned area to ensure project objectives are met. Additionally, this position will lead cross functional efforts to mitigate risks associated with the execution of the Capital & Rehabilitation Program at the consultant and staff level. This is a Limited Term position not to exceed five (5) years. This position is funded in whole or in part through federal, state, or other governmental grants which are limited by time or funding. Limited Term positions may be eliminated when the funding ends, time expires, or due to lack of business need for the position. Limited Term employees receive all benefits provided to full-time employees, including but not limited to retirement, medical, dental, vision, and life. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the senior level of the Manager (various) series. At this level, incumbents typically independently represent the organization; serve as a subject matter expert who possesses highly specialized knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience; are responsible for a specialty program area that has a major impact on the organization. SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED Receives oversight from departmental management. First-line supervisory responsibility. TO APPLY: This is a continuous recruitment with the first review of applications beginning September 13, 2023 . Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The duties listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Responsible for effectively and proactively managing, controlling, and reporting on the cost and schedule for concurrent projects throughout the organization. Establish and implement standard project management best practices to help reduce costs and improve timeliness of project delivery. Develop cost estimates or schedules from planning conceptual level to final design and construction. Manage the development, maintenance, and monthly update process for the Primavera P6 templates and schedules for Agency capital projects. Develop basis of estimate/schedule documentation which incorporates assumptions and scope of work for project specific estimates or schedules. Support development of estimating database which includes costs for labor, materials, and equipment used for construction. Analysis of cost breakdowns and price schedules submitted by contractors. Collaborate with project managers to ensure that all project risks are identified, and all outstanding issues are trended, current and communicated. Lead cross-functional efforts to prepare, maintain and improve quarterly project expenditure forecasts. Manage monthly project progress reporting activities including planning, development, and maintenance to ensure early, accurate, and consistent reporting of project information. Serve as liaison on contract specifications such as scope, cost and schedule information, and assist with contract evaluations. Assist in the development, planning and implementation of an Agency Project Management Information System. Assist in the development, administration, compliance of internal PMO Standard Operating Practices. Perform other related duties as assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management or a related field. A minimum of seven (7) years of work experience performing similar duties in a construction or project management field. Experience with applicable systems, software, and tools used for estimating, scheduling or controls such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft scheduling tools. A combination of training, education and or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered when determining minimum qualifications. Advanced relevant coursework may also substitute for a portion of required experience. Valid Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record of no more than three moving violations and no DUI's within the last three years. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of : Budgeting and accounting principles Data science Project management best practices, project delivery standards, processes, and templates Skilled in : Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Excel Scheduling software, specifically Primavera P6 and Microsoft scheduling tools Data mining For some assignments, Oracle skills necessary Strong and effective, leadership, communication, team building and time management Ability to : Keep multiple contracts on schedule, within budget and in compliance with contract specification Establish and maintain relationships with vendors Work across cross-sectional teams Organize and efficiently manage time and materials Delegate responsibilities among members of a team Work independently and take initiative Think critically and creatively PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Transition between a stationary position at a desk or work location and move about Metrolink facilities or other work site locations Operate tools to perform the duties of the position; such as computers, office equipment and work-related machinery Transport equipment or boxes up to 25lbs Exchange ideas by means of communication Visual acuity to detect, identify and observe employees or train movement and any barriers to movement when working on or near railroad tracks Hear and perceive the nature of sounds when working on or near railroad tracks Balance, ascend/descend, climb, kneel, stoop, bend, crouch or crawl within assigned working conditions and or locations Working Conditions Position requires work in a normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, or temperature. Work may also be conducted in outdoor environments, at construction sites, Railroad Track and Right-of-Way environments, and warehouse environments, with possible exposure to individuals who are hostile or irate, moving mechanical parts, and loud noises (85+ decibels, such as heavy trucks, construction, etc.) Southern California Regional Rail Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Authority will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. MEDICAL: SCRRA offers a choice of twelve (12) health plan options provided through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). You may choose from up to ten (10) Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans and two (2) Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans. Some health plans are only available in certain counties and/or zip codes. You contribute 12.5 percent of the plan premium for coverage of you and your eligible dependents. You may waive coverage if you are covered under another group health plan; you must provide proof. Once you waive coverage, you will only be allowed to enroll during Open Enrollment or within 60 days from the date on which your other coverage is no longer available (proof is required). If you elect to waive coverage, you will receive $300.00 per month taxable earnings, paid in two installments of $150 each on the first two paychecks of the month. A retiree or an employee who is a spouse, child, or any other eligible dependent of another SCRRA employee is not eligible for the opt out/cash in lieu credit if he/she is covered under a SCRRA health plan. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. DENTAL: SCRRA offers two dental options provided by Delta Dental. Under the DeltaCare (HMO) program, you must select a contract dentist within their network to perform your dental services. If you require treatment from a specialist, your contract dentist will handle the referral. Many services are covered at no cost to you. A co-payment applies for other services. The Delta Dental PPO plan allows you to visit a dentist of your choice, change dentists at any time, go to a dental specialist of your choice, receive dental care anywhere in the world, and save on out-of-pocket expenses when you visit a PPO network dental office. SCRRA pays the full premium for coverage of you and your eligible dependents under both plans. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. VISION: SCRRA offers two (2) vision plans through Vision Service Plan (VSP), providing coverage for eye examinations, prescription eyewear and contact lenses through network providers. You have the option of seeing out-of-network providers, but full reimbursement is not guaranteed. VSP has contracted with many laser surgery facilities and doctors, offering you a discount on PRK and LASIK surgeries. If you enroll in the VSP Basic Plan, SCRRA pays the full premium for coverage of you and your eligible dependents. If you enroll in the VSP Buy-up Plan, which offers enhanced vision benefits, you pay the difference between the cost of the Basic Plan and the Buy-up Plan. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) allow for the deferral of pre-tax dollars to be used for reimbursement of eligible medical and dependent care expenses. You can set aside up to $3,050 for health care expenses and $5,000 per family for dependent care expenses annually. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or a qualifying event. GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE: SCRRA provides for an amount equal to one (1) time your annual salary, rounded to the nearest $1,000, to a maximum of $200,000. Your life insurance benefit will reduce to 65% at age 65 and 55% at age 70. IRS regulations require that the portion of Group Term Life (“G.T.L.”) insurance benefits provided to you by SCRRA, which exceeds $50,000, be added to your Federal, State, and Medicare taxable earnings for W-2 reporting. This amount is reflected on your pay statements each pay period in the “Other Benefits and Information” section. In addition, SCRRA offers a voluntary plan, which may be purchased in increments of $10,000 to a maximum of $100,000 without evidence of insurability (initial enrollment period only) and up to 5 times your salary to a maximum of $500,000 with evidence of insurability. Dependent life options are also available. The voluntary plan is portable; you may retain it if you leave SCRRA and pay the premium. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT: SCRRA provides for an amount equal to one (1) time your annual salary, rounded to the nearest $1,000, up to a maximum of $200,000. Your AD&D insurance benefit will reduce to 65% at age 65 and 55% at age 70. In addition, SCRRA offers a voluntary plan, which may be purchased in increments of $10,000, subject to a maximum of the lesser of 5 times your annual salary or $500,000. Dependent AD&D options are also available. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. SHORT TERM DISABILITY: You are covered under the California State Disability Insurance (SDI) Program. Your maximum benefit amount is 52 times your weekly benefit amount or the total wages subject to SDI tax paid in your base period, whichever is less. Employees pay a mandatory contribution, through payroll deductions, for coverage under the SDI program. The contribution rate for 2023 is 0.9 percent of earnings. The SDI taxable wage limit is $153,164, with a maximum withholding of $1,378.48 per employee for calendar year 2023. LONG TERM DISABILITY : SCRRA provides for income replacement of 60 percent of monthly earnings subject to a maximum benefit of $7,500 per month up to age 65. To qualify, you must be on disability for 90 days. (Note: there is a pre-existing condition clause in this program.) Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. VOLUNTARY BENEFITS: SCRRA offers the following employee-paid voluntary benefits, provided by Aflac: Group Accident Insurance helps pay for out-of-pocket costs that arise from covered accidents, such as fractures, dislocations, and lacerations. Group Critical Illness Insurance helps pay for the expected and unexpected expenses that arise from diagnosis of a covered critical illness, such as cancer (internal or invasive), heart attack, stroke, end-stage renal failure or a major organ transplant. Group Hospital Indemnity Insurance helps pay for the out-of-pocket costs associated with a hospital stay, including benefits for hospital confinement, hospital admission, hospital intensive care and intermediate intensive care step-down unit. Group Short-Term Disability Insurance pays a monthly benefit directly to an employee who is off work due to an injury or illness for up to three (3) months after a seven (7) day waiting period. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. 9/80 ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULE: SCRRA offers a 9/80 Alternative Work Schedule (AWS). During a 10-day work period, you work eight 9-hour days, one 8-hour day and have one day off. Your day off can be Monday, Wednesday, or Friday. Approval from your supervisor, chief and HR is required to participate in the 9/80 AWS program. TELECOMMUTING SCHEDULE: SCRRA offers employees the option to telecommute up to two (2) days per week. At the CEO’s discretion, the maximum number of days per week may be increased due to a natural disaster, pandemic, civil unrest, federal/state/local stay-at-home order, or other special circumstances. Approval from your supervisor, chief and HR is required to participate in the telecommuting program. Employees on a 9/80 schedule cannot telecommute. HOLIDAYS: SCRRA observes twelve (12) holidays a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. PAID TIME OFF (PTO): SCRRA provides employees with Paid Time Off (PTO) for vacations, illnesses, injuries, medical/dental appointments, religious holidays, personal business, and emergencies as follows: 0-4 years of service - 25 days 5-6 years of service - 30 days 7th year of service - 32 days 8th year of service - 33 days 9th year of service - 34 days 10-14 years of service - 35 days 15-19 years of service - 38 days 20 or more years - 42 days At the CEO’s discretion, prior service at a public transportation or public agency, or rail transportation company may be counted towards an employee’s total service years to increase the employee’s PTO accrual rate. To be considered, Human Resources requires that a written request along with verification and confirmation of the years of service be provided prior to the start of employment with SCRRA. Human Resources will provide the final determination on behalf of the CEO. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP): SCRRA offers you and your immediate and dependent family members confidential counseling 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for family, personal, work-related and substance abuse issues through the EAP. You are entitled to a telephone session(s) with a trained EAP professional to assess the nature of the problem and provide a referral for additional assistance, if needed. Services also include three (3) face-to-face counseling sessions per family member per six (6) month period. HEALTH ADVOCACY SERVICES: SCRRA offers you and your eligible dependents free health advocacy services through Health Advocate. You are entitled to unlimited calls with trained professionals who can help you navigate the healthcare and insurance systems. RETIREMENT PLAN: The SCRRA contracts with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). You pay a 8.00 percent employee contribution and SCRRA pays an employer contribution, which varies each year. To be eligible for service retirement, you must be at least age 52 and have a minimum of five (5) years of CalPERS-credited service. Upon retirement you are entitled to a monthly retirement benefit based on your years of credited service, age, and average compensation during your last three (3) years of service (“final compensation”). The retirement formula for New Members is 2%@62, which means at age 62, you receive 2 percent of your final compensation for every year of service. Upon separation from employment with less than 5 years of credited service, you may request a refund of your employee contributions only, including interest, and end your membership with CalPERS, or leave it in your account and retain your service credit should you decide to work for another CalPERS-covered agency. If you are vested upon separation but do not retire, you may leave your contributions in your account until retirement or elect a refund. SOCIAL SECURITY: You do not participate in Social Security except for Medicare. You will contribute 1.45 percent of your pay to cover the hospital insurance portion of Medicare. *Additional Medicare Hospital Insurance Tax: As of January 1, 2013, employees are required to pay an additional 0.9 percent Medicare tax on earnings above $200,000 (for those who file an individual return) or $250,000 (for those who file a joint return). This additional hospital insurance tax is not reflected in the rate above. RETIREE MEDICAL: Unrepresented employees hired before 11/1/18*: You will be eligible for medical coverage when you retire if your separation date and retirement date are within 120 days of each other. SCRRA pays the same amount for retirees as it does for active employees, which is currently 87.5 percent of the applicable premium. Unrepresented employees hired on or after 11/1/18: You will be eligible for medical coverage when you retire if your separation date and retirement date are within 120 days of each other and you have a minimum of 10 years of credited CalPERS service, five of which must be performed at SCRRA. SCRRA pays a percentage of the state annuitant contribution rate** in accordance with the vesting schedule below: 10 Years of CalPERS Service - 50% 11 - 19 Years of CalPERS Service - 50%, plus 5% for each additional year of service 20+ Years of CalPERS Service - 100% *Once each year the employer may allow unrepresented employees hired before 11/1/18 the opportunity to individually elect to be subject to the vesting schedule. **The state annuitant contribution rates for 2023 are: $883 (Retiree Only); $1,699 (Retiree + 1 Dependent); $2,124 (Retiree + Family). DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN (457) : You are eligible to set aside a portion of your current income without paying taxes on that money until it is received later during retirement when taxes may be lower. In 2023, you can defer up to 100 percent of your gross compensation or $22,500 annually, whichever is less (“normal contribution limit”). You may make an additional $7,500 contribution to the plan if you are age 50 and older. If you are at least within three years of the age in which you are eligible to receive unreduced benefits under our CalPERS retirement plan, you may contribute up to double the normal contribution limit, or $45,000. TRANSPORTATION PASSES: You may use your employee badge for unlimited free access to all Metrolink lines and trains. Your badge cannot be used on connecting public transportation. However, if you commute to/from work on Metrolink on a regular basis and need to connect to other public transportation (e.g., Metro Red or Purple Line) you can be issued a Metrolink pass with the appropriate station pair, which will also give you access to connecting transportation. You are also eligible to receive a free transit pass to ride any greater Los Angeles area transit system other than Metrolink (such as, Metro, Foothill Transit, LADOT, and LOSSAN) for commuting purposes. The commuter transit pass has a value up to the monthly maximum tax-free transit pass amount established by the Internal Revenue Service ($300 in 2023). You are responsible for any transit fares above the IRS monthly cap. To receive this benefit, the SCRRA requires each employee to use public transportation to commute to and from work three (3) or more days per week. OTHER BENEFITS: Educational Assistance - SCRRA will reimburse an employee up to $1,000 per fiscal year for tuition, books and mandatory student fees for courses that are relevant to employment. No reimbursement is allowed for parking. Professional Memberships - SCRRA pays up to $300 per year for professional memberships. Credit Union Membership - SCRRA offers credit union services for employees and their family members, provided by Northrup Grumman Federal Credit Union. Jury Duty - SCRRA will continue an employee's salary during any non-voluntary jury service up to a maximum of ten (10) working days. Pregnancy Disability and Family and Medical Leaves - A leave of absence may be paid or unpaid and shall be granted in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, and SCRRA policy. Refer to the Human Resource Policies and Procedures Manual for more detailed information. Bereavement Leave - In the event of death in an employee’s immediate family, the agency grants up to three (3) working days, with pay, to handle family affairs and to attend the funeral. When an employee needs to travel outside the radius of the five (5) member agencies due to the death of an immediate family member, the Authority grants up to five (5) working days, with pay. Military Leave - Employees will be paid for the annually required active period. At the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer, and with Board notification, paid military leave may be granted beyond what is provided by the applicable state law. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
City of Long Beach, CA
Long Beach, CA, United States
DESCRIPTION THE COMMUNITY: Ideally located on the Pacific Ocean south of Los Angeles, adjacent to Orange County, the City of Long Beach, California (population 470,000) is frequently described as a series of strong, diverse interwoven smaller communities within a large city. Enjoying an ideal Southern California climate, Long Beach is home to an abundance of cultural and recreational options. The Long Beach Convention Center, Aquarium of the Pacific, Queen Mary, and the annual Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, plus a wide variety of other attractions (two historic ranchos, three marinas, and five golf courses), serve to draw 6.5 million visitors a year. The City is also home to California State University, Long Beach, and Long Beach City College. Cal State Long Beach is the second largest university in the state and was recently ranked the No. 3 best-value public college in the nation. Covering approximately 50 square miles, Long Beach is supported by a wide mix of industries with education, health and social services, manufacturing, retail trade, and professional services comprising the highest representation. Known for its livable and desirable neighborhoods, Long Beach was named by America's Promise Alliance as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People two years in a row. While it offers all the amenities of a large metropolis, many say Long Beach offers the added benefit of having maintained a strong sense of community and cohesiveness despite its growth. A superb climate, quality schools, a vibrant downtown, and a wide variety of neighborhoods help make Long Beach one of the most livable communities in the country. CITY GOVERNMENT Long Beach, a charter city formed in 1897, is governed by nine City Council Members elected by district and a city-wide elected Mayor. Other elected officials include the City Attorney, City Auditor, and City Prosecutor. The elected officials are elected to staggered four-year terms. The City Council appoints the City Manager and City Clerk. The City Manager is responsible for the efficient administration of all City departments, excluding those under the direction of a separately elected official, Board or Commission. Long Beach is one of only three cities in California with its own Health Department and one of the very few municipalities with its own Water and Energy Resources Departments. In 2019, the City of Long Beach and Plenary Properties Long Beach unveiled the completion of the new four-building Long Beach Civic Center, which includes a new City Hall and Port Administration Building. The tree-lined pedestrian plaza is reflective of an innovative public-private partnership and the Civic Center is designed to revitalize the civic core of downtown to serve residents, attract visitors, and provide safe and efficient city operations. The City is supported by a FY2023 total budget of $3.2 billion with a General Fund budget of $669 million. It has a FY 2023 Capital Improvement Budget of $500 million. Long Beach employs approximately 6,048 full-time equivalent staff. THE DEPARTMENT The Human Resources (HR) Department provides the full range of human resources support services to 23 departments throughout the City. HR's services include labor relations, employee relations, benefits, training, salary, and classification administration, HRIS administration, oversight of personnel investigations, EEO compliance, occupational health services, risk management, and safety compliance. We believe that the City's greatest assets are its employees and take great pride in managing the systems that support a highly productive, innovative, caring, and customer-oriented workforce. The Department of Human Resources strategically supports the City & its departments in attracting, developing, and retaining a highly skilled and diverse workforce. The vision of the department is to make Long Beach an employer of choice through a commitment to service and excellence. We are committed to being strategic partners with all departments to ensure that the City has the talent and resources needed to provide great services to the community. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES THE POSITION The Manager will oversee the newly formed Operations Bureau (Bureau) within the HR Department (Department). While reporting to the Deputy Director of Human Resources, the Manager will identify and drive essential efficiency upgrades to the hiring and project management procedures used by the Department. The Manager will oversee 18 full-time staff in three Divisions of the HR Department: Personnel Services (9 staff); Talent Acquisition (7 staff, 2 of which are grant funded); and Organizational Development (2 staff for the first fiscal year with the opportunity to grow this team). They will also oversee a budget of $6.7M. Hiring and retaining high-performing public agency employees in 2023 is extremely challenging, especially in the hyper-competitive job market. The "Great Resignation" of the pandemic was a "great re-evaluation" of work, which has forever changed how we work and how we think about our careers and lives. Hiring inefficiencies and bottlenecks will be addressed by this decisive leader, who will have a clear vision for streamlined operational procedures. The new Manager will be eager to help the City move forward, bringing the time-to-hire down to a minimum and developing a more effective training process for staff. In addition to conducting recruitment and recruitment strategies as outlined, this position will conduct job analyses, classification studies, desk audits, organizational need assessments, and classification description revisions and administer compensation plans. Recruitment Brochure: CLICK HERE IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of reimagining outdated or inefficient systems and processes, particularly in the recruitment and hiring space. Experience in addressing workforce hiring and retention strategies, use of various recruitment, marketing, and communications methods to ensure the City receives well-qualified and diverse applicant pools is important for this role. They will be a collaborative thinker with a big-picture mindset, adept at energizing and motivating others. This individual is a master delegator who uses their role as a chance to develop the strengths of staff - encouraging them to bring their skills to collaborate on projects cross-departmentally. The Manager will be an outstanding leader who excels in communication, project management, and budget planning. Having a solutions-oriented and scrappy mindset to bring new processes and policies to fruition is highly desired. They will have knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of public personnel and HR administration, including employee relations; recruitment; classification and compensation; labor relations; progressive discipline; Civil Service employment; ADA and interactive process; EEO compliance; FMLA; FLSA; and staff training and development. REQUIREMENTS TO FILE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Seven (7) years of directly related experience in the administration of Human Resources programs. Three (3) years of administrative and/or lead supervisory experience. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in human resources, public administration, industrial and organizational psychology, organizational development, or a related field. Desired: Possession of a Human Resources (IPMA-HR) Certification, Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification, and/or SHRM certification. Substitutions: Qualifying experience beyond the minimum requirements may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. SELECTION PROCEDURE If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please submit an application through https://wbcp.applicantpool.com/jobs/1018170.html . Applications will be received through October 2, 2023. The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender. The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act . Closing Date/Time: 10/2/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Sep 08, 2023
Full Time
DESCRIPTION THE COMMUNITY: Ideally located on the Pacific Ocean south of Los Angeles, adjacent to Orange County, the City of Long Beach, California (population 470,000) is frequently described as a series of strong, diverse interwoven smaller communities within a large city. Enjoying an ideal Southern California climate, Long Beach is home to an abundance of cultural and recreational options. The Long Beach Convention Center, Aquarium of the Pacific, Queen Mary, and the annual Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, plus a wide variety of other attractions (two historic ranchos, three marinas, and five golf courses), serve to draw 6.5 million visitors a year. The City is also home to California State University, Long Beach, and Long Beach City College. Cal State Long Beach is the second largest university in the state and was recently ranked the No. 3 best-value public college in the nation. Covering approximately 50 square miles, Long Beach is supported by a wide mix of industries with education, health and social services, manufacturing, retail trade, and professional services comprising the highest representation. Known for its livable and desirable neighborhoods, Long Beach was named by America's Promise Alliance as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People two years in a row. While it offers all the amenities of a large metropolis, many say Long Beach offers the added benefit of having maintained a strong sense of community and cohesiveness despite its growth. A superb climate, quality schools, a vibrant downtown, and a wide variety of neighborhoods help make Long Beach one of the most livable communities in the country. CITY GOVERNMENT Long Beach, a charter city formed in 1897, is governed by nine City Council Members elected by district and a city-wide elected Mayor. Other elected officials include the City Attorney, City Auditor, and City Prosecutor. The elected officials are elected to staggered four-year terms. The City Council appoints the City Manager and City Clerk. The City Manager is responsible for the efficient administration of all City departments, excluding those under the direction of a separately elected official, Board or Commission. Long Beach is one of only three cities in California with its own Health Department and one of the very few municipalities with its own Water and Energy Resources Departments. In 2019, the City of Long Beach and Plenary Properties Long Beach unveiled the completion of the new four-building Long Beach Civic Center, which includes a new City Hall and Port Administration Building. The tree-lined pedestrian plaza is reflective of an innovative public-private partnership and the Civic Center is designed to revitalize the civic core of downtown to serve residents, attract visitors, and provide safe and efficient city operations. The City is supported by a FY2023 total budget of $3.2 billion with a General Fund budget of $669 million. It has a FY 2023 Capital Improvement Budget of $500 million. Long Beach employs approximately 6,048 full-time equivalent staff. THE DEPARTMENT The Human Resources (HR) Department provides the full range of human resources support services to 23 departments throughout the City. HR's services include labor relations, employee relations, benefits, training, salary, and classification administration, HRIS administration, oversight of personnel investigations, EEO compliance, occupational health services, risk management, and safety compliance. We believe that the City's greatest assets are its employees and take great pride in managing the systems that support a highly productive, innovative, caring, and customer-oriented workforce. The Department of Human Resources strategically supports the City & its departments in attracting, developing, and retaining a highly skilled and diverse workforce. The vision of the department is to make Long Beach an employer of choice through a commitment to service and excellence. We are committed to being strategic partners with all departments to ensure that the City has the talent and resources needed to provide great services to the community. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES THE POSITION The Manager will oversee the newly formed Operations Bureau (Bureau) within the HR Department (Department). While reporting to the Deputy Director of Human Resources, the Manager will identify and drive essential efficiency upgrades to the hiring and project management procedures used by the Department. The Manager will oversee 18 full-time staff in three Divisions of the HR Department: Personnel Services (9 staff); Talent Acquisition (7 staff, 2 of which are grant funded); and Organizational Development (2 staff for the first fiscal year with the opportunity to grow this team). They will also oversee a budget of $6.7M. Hiring and retaining high-performing public agency employees in 2023 is extremely challenging, especially in the hyper-competitive job market. The "Great Resignation" of the pandemic was a "great re-evaluation" of work, which has forever changed how we work and how we think about our careers and lives. Hiring inefficiencies and bottlenecks will be addressed by this decisive leader, who will have a clear vision for streamlined operational procedures. The new Manager will be eager to help the City move forward, bringing the time-to-hire down to a minimum and developing a more effective training process for staff. In addition to conducting recruitment and recruitment strategies as outlined, this position will conduct job analyses, classification studies, desk audits, organizational need assessments, and classification description revisions and administer compensation plans. Recruitment Brochure: CLICK HERE IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of reimagining outdated or inefficient systems and processes, particularly in the recruitment and hiring space. Experience in addressing workforce hiring and retention strategies, use of various recruitment, marketing, and communications methods to ensure the City receives well-qualified and diverse applicant pools is important for this role. They will be a collaborative thinker with a big-picture mindset, adept at energizing and motivating others. This individual is a master delegator who uses their role as a chance to develop the strengths of staff - encouraging them to bring their skills to collaborate on projects cross-departmentally. The Manager will be an outstanding leader who excels in communication, project management, and budget planning. Having a solutions-oriented and scrappy mindset to bring new processes and policies to fruition is highly desired. They will have knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of public personnel and HR administration, including employee relations; recruitment; classification and compensation; labor relations; progressive discipline; Civil Service employment; ADA and interactive process; EEO compliance; FMLA; FLSA; and staff training and development. REQUIREMENTS TO FILE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Seven (7) years of directly related experience in the administration of Human Resources programs. Three (3) years of administrative and/or lead supervisory experience. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in human resources, public administration, industrial and organizational psychology, organizational development, or a related field. Desired: Possession of a Human Resources (IPMA-HR) Certification, Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification, and/or SHRM certification. Substitutions: Qualifying experience beyond the minimum requirements may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. SELECTION PROCEDURE If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please submit an application through https://wbcp.applicantpool.com/jobs/1018170.html . Applications will be received through October 2, 2023. The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender. The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act . Closing Date/Time: 10/2/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Sacramento County, CA
Sacramento, California, United States
The Position There is an additional 3.35% Management Differential which is added to the posted salary for this class. This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 10/4/2023, 10/25/2023, 11/15/2023 (final) Under general direction, the Airport Manager manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities and operations of a specific functional area of the Sacramento County Department of Airports and coordinates assigned activities with other sections, departments, outside agencies and the general public. Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of Principles and practices of management and organizational theory, including planning, organizational design, business finance, budget preparation, business development, project management, and organizational effectiveness Commercial property management, retail leasing, and property/tenant principles and practices Marketing and public relations principles, strategies and methods Principles and practices of supervision, discipline, leadership, mentoring, and training Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations Operational characteristics, services, and activities of assigned programs and functions Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation Principles and practices of airport operations, development, management, and finance Airport security requirements Ability to Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff Plan, coordinate, assign, and review the work of subordinate staff Investigate and resolve disciplinary issues Work independently and in a team environment Effectively manage multiple projects and priorities Develop, monitor and interpret budgets and other financial documents Plan, manage, and complete complex work assignments Independently and effectively make decisions regarding airport operational needs and the safety of the public Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with all levels of County staff, public and private organizations, public officials, the media and the general public Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations Apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met Effectively represent the department to other departments, agencies, and the public Influence and persuade others Interpret and summarize a variety of data and information Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of information Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Completion of a Bachelor's Degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university. AND Either: 1. Three years of full-time paid experience employed by the County of Sacramento performing duties comparable to Senior Airport Economic Development Specialist, Airport Operations Officer, Senior Airport Planner, Airfield Maintenance Supervisor, or Fire Battalion Chief, Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting. Or: 2. Three years of full-time paid supervisory level experience or higher, at an airport or in the aviation industry. Or: 3. Three years of full-time paid supervisory level experience or higher in retail property/tenant management or commercial real property leasing. Or: 4. Three years of full-time paid supervisory level experience or higher in communications, marketing, or public relations and media. In order to be qualifying, experience in these areas must have included responsibility for policy planning and program development. Note: Additional experience at the level of and in one of the areas listed above can be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis. (30 semester units or 45 quarter units = 1 year of experience.) 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 cut-off date listed in this notice. 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 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. FOR APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES ONLY: Every effort is made to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants such as in the selection of test sites, aides, or other equipment which permits the disabled applicants to compete in the examination process. Applicants with disabilities requesting an applicable ADA testing accommodation must complete a Reasonable Accommodation Request Form filled out and signed by the applicant and their doctor. This form must be submitted to the Disability Compliance Office, 700 H Street, Room 5720, Sacramento, CA 95814, by the cut-off date or final filing date as listed in this job announcement. Download the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form by clicking here or contact by mail or in person the Sacramento County Employment Services Division or Disability Compliance Office. 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: 11/15/2023 5:00 PM Pacific
Sep 21, 2023
Full Time
The Position There is an additional 3.35% Management Differential which is added to the posted salary for this class. This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 10/4/2023, 10/25/2023, 11/15/2023 (final) Under general direction, the Airport Manager manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities and operations of a specific functional area of the Sacramento County Department of Airports and coordinates assigned activities with other sections, departments, outside agencies and the general public. Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of Principles and practices of management and organizational theory, including planning, organizational design, business finance, budget preparation, business development, project management, and organizational effectiveness Commercial property management, retail leasing, and property/tenant principles and practices Marketing and public relations principles, strategies and methods Principles and practices of supervision, discipline, leadership, mentoring, and training Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations Operational characteristics, services, and activities of assigned programs and functions Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation Principles and practices of airport operations, development, management, and finance Airport security requirements Ability to Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff Plan, coordinate, assign, and review the work of subordinate staff Investigate and resolve disciplinary issues Work independently and in a team environment Effectively manage multiple projects and priorities Develop, monitor and interpret budgets and other financial documents Plan, manage, and complete complex work assignments Independently and effectively make decisions regarding airport operational needs and the safety of the public Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with all levels of County staff, public and private organizations, public officials, the media and the general public Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations Apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met Effectively represent the department to other departments, agencies, and the public Influence and persuade others Interpret and summarize a variety of data and information Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of information Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Completion of a Bachelor's Degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university. AND Either: 1. Three years of full-time paid experience employed by the County of Sacramento performing duties comparable to Senior Airport Economic Development Specialist, Airport Operations Officer, Senior Airport Planner, Airfield Maintenance Supervisor, or Fire Battalion Chief, Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting. Or: 2. Three years of full-time paid supervisory level experience or higher, at an airport or in the aviation industry. Or: 3. Three years of full-time paid supervisory level experience or higher in retail property/tenant management or commercial real property leasing. Or: 4. Three years of full-time paid supervisory level experience or higher in communications, marketing, or public relations and media. In order to be qualifying, experience in these areas must have included responsibility for policy planning and program development. Note: Additional experience at the level of and in one of the areas listed above can be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis. (30 semester units or 45 quarter units = 1 year of experience.) 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 cut-off date listed in this notice. 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 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. FOR APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES ONLY: Every effort is made to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants such as in the selection of test sites, aides, or other equipment which permits the disabled applicants to compete in the examination process. Applicants with disabilities requesting an applicable ADA testing accommodation must complete a Reasonable Accommodation Request Form filled out and signed by the applicant and their doctor. This form must be submitted to the Disability Compliance Office, 700 H Street, Room 5720, Sacramento, CA 95814, by the cut-off date or final filing date as listed in this job announcement. Download the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form by clicking here or contact by mail or in person the Sacramento County Employment Services Division or Disability Compliance Office. 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: 11/15/2023 5:00 PM Pacific
Description The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Project Manager in the Public Health division within the Health and Human Services Department. The incumbent will plan, direct and coordinate activities concerned with the implementation or administration of a project; participate in the conceptual development of a project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation; coordinate project activities or functions with other County staff, associated agencies, and contractors as appropriate; may direct, review and evaluate the work of assigned staff. About Public Health: Public Health aspires to ensure a strong and healthy community by assessing needs and promoting healthy lifestyles through health education, prevention and intervention services. Services include: Birth and Death Certificates, California Children’s Services, Child Injury Prevention Classes (Car Seat, Bike Helmet, Life Vests), Communicable Disease Investigations, Emergency Preparedness, General Assistance, Housing Support Services, Intensive Case Management for Vulnerable Population, Oral Health Program, Public Health Nurse Home Visiting Program, Social Security Administration Advocacy, and Tobacco Cessation Education. Examples of Duties: Participate in and supervise the design, implementation, integration and/or installation required for the project assigned; schedule the project timeline in logical steps and budget the appropriate amount of time required to meet deadlines. Coordinate, conduct and review a variety of complex analytical and support activities, including policy and procedure development and implementation; assist in the development and implementation of project goals, objectives, procedures and work standards. Work with the Purchasing Agent to manage the consultant and contractor selection RFQ/RFP/IFB process and participate as a member of the consultant selection committee; manage resulting contracts; monitor projects, and documents related steps and procedures to ensure compliance with contract provisions. Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors. Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports or cost tracking reports. Job Description URL: https://cms7files.revize.com/yubaca/Yuba%20County/Human%20Resources%20and%20Orga... Job PDF: Project Manager - Sept 2023.pdf Ideal Candidate This is a very dynamic, innovative position and the Health and Human Services Department is looking for an individual who is collaborative and able to engage with internal and external stakeholders effectively. The successful incumbent will be an excellent communicator, both in person and in writing. The ideal candidate is an analytical thinker who can solve problems and achieve goals while maintaining the scope of the project and long term organizational vision. Qualifications: MINIMUM: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with major coursework in accounting, business administration, economics, project management, public administration or a field closely related to the project and two years of program or project management. Qualifying experience will include performing research studies and analysis, contract development and administration, financial and budgetary analysis, capital improvement and facilities planning and/or other progressively related experience directly related to the project. Candidates with strong experience who lack the degree are encouraged to apply. PREFERRED: In addition to the minimum, a Project Management Professional Certification (PMP), experience developing and managing a project or program in a public agency setting and four years of project management. Additional certifications may be desirable based on area of assignment. Licenses and Certification: Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver's license within ten (10) days of employment. Special Requirements: Must successfully complete an extensive and thorough background investigation which may include Live Scan fingerprinting prior to hire. Must file statements of economic interest with the Yuba County Clerk/Recorder. Will be required to perform disaster service activities pursuant to Government Code 3100-3109. Work Environment: Work in a typical office setting. Drive a motor vehicle to attend meetings and job sites. May require work with exposure to potential hazards at various construction sites. Benefits MERIT INCREASE: Typically 5% each year for the first 7 years. To access the County salary schedule, please click on this link . RETIREMENT MISCELLAENOUS: Classic = 2% @ 55 New = 2% @ 62 RETIREMENT SAFETY: Classic = 2% @ 50 New = 2.7% @ 57 For more information about CalPERS Pension, please click on this link . SOCIAL SECURITY: Yuba County does not participate in the Social Security Program MEDICARE: Yuba County does participate in the Medicare Program. STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE: Employees in this group do NOT participate in SDI. DISABILITY INSURANCE: The County provides a self-funded disability insurance in-lieu of SDI. Disability rates are paid at 75% of salary up to the current maximum weekly rate established by the State SDI program for up to a maximum of 90 days while on leave for a limited or total disability. MEDICAL: Yuba County offers several medical plan options (HMO and PPO plans available based on eligibility) through CalPERS. To reference the current Rate Sheet, please click on this link . DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: The County pays 100% of the Basic plan premiums for employee or 80% for employee and eligible dependent(s). Requires participation in Health Insurance benefits. *Health Waiver Opt-out of $250/monthly available with proof of other Non-Covered CA, employer sponsored health care coverage. LIFE INSURANCE: The County provides a $50,000 life insurance policy to employees in this unit. An additional $50,000 in coverage is funded by the employee's contribution to the STD program. A total of $100,000 in coverage. Employees may purchase supplemental coverage for themselves and dependents. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: County paid confidential counseling program for up to 5 visits per incident per eligible family member. DEFERRED COMP: One Voluntary Deferred Compensation plan is available. EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION TO DEFERRED COMPENSATION 401(A) PLAN: The County will provide a deferred compensation plan match to Unrepresented Safety Management employees within the Sheriff's Department and the Probation Department with open 457 deferred compensation accounts , after the completion of 2 years of service. UNION AFFILIATION: None For Leave Accrual Rates and Specialty Pays for classifications within the Non-Represented Management Bargaining Unit, please reference this benefits summary . Special Instructions Final Filing Deadline: Wednesday, September 27, 2023 @ 5PM APPLICATION SCREENING: An official Yuba County employment application must be submitted by final filing deadline. Applications must include copies of valid license(s), certificate(s) and college transcripts and/or diploma. Incomplete applications may be disqualified from further consideration. TO APPLY: ONLINE APPLICATION: Applications may be submitted online through CalOpps. Click on the Apply for Job button above to complete the Yuba County employment application. OR HARD COPY APPLICATION: You may access a hard copy of the Yuba County employment application by visiting our website at http://www.yuba.org . Our applications are available in a Microsoft Word format or fillable PDF, or you may pick up these materials in our office located 915 8th Street, Suite 113, Marysville, CA 95901. Hard copies of applications can be submitted to our office in person, by U.S. Mail or by fax at 530-749-7864. Applications must be received by the final filing deadline; postmarks or applications received after the final filing deadline will not be accepted. All applicants will be given written notice regarding the status of their application and selection procedures. The County prefers to communicate via email, if provided, to expedite communication. It is also recommended that applicants review their SPAM mail daily as to not miss any important communication from the County. Communications are sent from two mail servers; Yuba@CalOpps.org and @co.yuba.ca.us. Applicants are responsible for notifying the County of any changes to their contact information, including but not limited to e-mail addresses, mailing addresses, primary and secondary telephone numbers. (Note: All diplomas or degrees must be from an accredited college or university. To obtain information regarding accreditation, refer to the US Department of Education Office of Post Secondary Education at: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/search.aspx ) Applicants must provide the following documents with their application by the filing deadline: Completed Yuba County Employment Application (Online or Hard Copy) Any Diplomas and Unofficial Transcripts Copies of Related Certifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum and preferred requirements are listed above. While the following requirements outline the minimum qualifications, Human Resources reserves the right to select applicants for further consideration who demonstrate the best qualifications match for the job. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee further participation in selection procedures. RECRUITMENT SELECTION PROCESSES: The recruitment process involves multiple steps which may include but are not limited to: In-Box Exercise Qualifications Appraisal Panels Department Interviews (Please note: The entire recruitment process from recruitment opening date to start date could take 8 - 10 weeks for successful candidates). IN-BOX WRITTEN EXERCISE: Qualified applicants may be required to participate in a proctored in-box exercise, which will take place on County computers. This exercise will be scored and weighted using pre-established criteria. This exercise will be used in establishing the rank order of the employment list. QUALIFICATIONS APPRAISAL PANEL: This is an oral examination process. Applicants who successfully completed the screening processes and meet the minimum qualifications for the position will be invited to participate in a qualifications appraisal panel. The process consists of three or four panel members along with a subject matter expert who will ask individuals questions related to the essential functions and/or attributes required for the position. TESTING ACCOMMODATION: If special accommodations are required at any stage of the selection process, complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodation in Employment Examination Process Form and provide the required documentation by the final filing deadline. The form can be obtained at Reasonable Accommodation Form or by contacting Human Resources at 530-749-7860. WAIVER OF SELECTION PROCEDURES: When selection procedures have been publicly announced and the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications for the position is five or less, the Human Resources Director may, at her/his discretion; a) Waive the competition entirely and submit the names of the applicants meeting the minimum qualifications to the appointing department, b) Revise the conditions of competition to a more practical basis under the circumstances. EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY LIST: An employment eligibility list is established for those applicants who successfully pass all phases of the examination process. This list will be held for a minimum of six (6) months from the date the list is certified. For each vacancy the top five (5) ranks on the list will be certified to the department for final selection, which will include a departmental interview. DEPARTMENT INTERVIEW: The Health and Human Services Department will notify the applicant of the date and time of his/her interview. The applicant will be asked a series of questions about his/herself and his/her related experience, education and training that exhibit the knowledge, skills and abilities essential to the job. The applicant may also be asked questions about hypothetical situations to test his/her ability to make decisions and use sound judgment and common sense. Recruitment Contact Contact phone: (530)749-5637 Contact email: njanda@co.yuba.ca.us Closing Date/Time: 9/27/2023 at 5pm
Sep 06, 2023
Full Time
Description The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Project Manager in the Public Health division within the Health and Human Services Department. The incumbent will plan, direct and coordinate activities concerned with the implementation or administration of a project; participate in the conceptual development of a project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation; coordinate project activities or functions with other County staff, associated agencies, and contractors as appropriate; may direct, review and evaluate the work of assigned staff. About Public Health: Public Health aspires to ensure a strong and healthy community by assessing needs and promoting healthy lifestyles through health education, prevention and intervention services. Services include: Birth and Death Certificates, California Children’s Services, Child Injury Prevention Classes (Car Seat, Bike Helmet, Life Vests), Communicable Disease Investigations, Emergency Preparedness, General Assistance, Housing Support Services, Intensive Case Management for Vulnerable Population, Oral Health Program, Public Health Nurse Home Visiting Program, Social Security Administration Advocacy, and Tobacco Cessation Education. Examples of Duties: Participate in and supervise the design, implementation, integration and/or installation required for the project assigned; schedule the project timeline in logical steps and budget the appropriate amount of time required to meet deadlines. Coordinate, conduct and review a variety of complex analytical and support activities, including policy and procedure development and implementation; assist in the development and implementation of project goals, objectives, procedures and work standards. Work with the Purchasing Agent to manage the consultant and contractor selection RFQ/RFP/IFB process and participate as a member of the consultant selection committee; manage resulting contracts; monitor projects, and documents related steps and procedures to ensure compliance with contract provisions. Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors. Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports or cost tracking reports. Job Description URL: https://cms7files.revize.com/yubaca/Yuba%20County/Human%20Resources%20and%20Orga... Job PDF: Project Manager - Sept 2023.pdf Ideal Candidate This is a very dynamic, innovative position and the Health and Human Services Department is looking for an individual who is collaborative and able to engage with internal and external stakeholders effectively. The successful incumbent will be an excellent communicator, both in person and in writing. The ideal candidate is an analytical thinker who can solve problems and achieve goals while maintaining the scope of the project and long term organizational vision. Qualifications: MINIMUM: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with major coursework in accounting, business administration, economics, project management, public administration or a field closely related to the project and two years of program or project management. Qualifying experience will include performing research studies and analysis, contract development and administration, financial and budgetary analysis, capital improvement and facilities planning and/or other progressively related experience directly related to the project. Candidates with strong experience who lack the degree are encouraged to apply. PREFERRED: In addition to the minimum, a Project Management Professional Certification (PMP), experience developing and managing a project or program in a public agency setting and four years of project management. Additional certifications may be desirable based on area of assignment. Licenses and Certification: Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver's license within ten (10) days of employment. Special Requirements: Must successfully complete an extensive and thorough background investigation which may include Live Scan fingerprinting prior to hire. Must file statements of economic interest with the Yuba County Clerk/Recorder. Will be required to perform disaster service activities pursuant to Government Code 3100-3109. Work Environment: Work in a typical office setting. Drive a motor vehicle to attend meetings and job sites. May require work with exposure to potential hazards at various construction sites. Benefits MERIT INCREASE: Typically 5% each year for the first 7 years. To access the County salary schedule, please click on this link . RETIREMENT MISCELLAENOUS: Classic = 2% @ 55 New = 2% @ 62 RETIREMENT SAFETY: Classic = 2% @ 50 New = 2.7% @ 57 For more information about CalPERS Pension, please click on this link . SOCIAL SECURITY: Yuba County does not participate in the Social Security Program MEDICARE: Yuba County does participate in the Medicare Program. STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE: Employees in this group do NOT participate in SDI. DISABILITY INSURANCE: The County provides a self-funded disability insurance in-lieu of SDI. Disability rates are paid at 75% of salary up to the current maximum weekly rate established by the State SDI program for up to a maximum of 90 days while on leave for a limited or total disability. MEDICAL: Yuba County offers several medical plan options (HMO and PPO plans available based on eligibility) through CalPERS. To reference the current Rate Sheet, please click on this link . DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: The County pays 100% of the Basic plan premiums for employee or 80% for employee and eligible dependent(s). Requires participation in Health Insurance benefits. *Health Waiver Opt-out of $250/monthly available with proof of other Non-Covered CA, employer sponsored health care coverage. LIFE INSURANCE: The County provides a $50,000 life insurance policy to employees in this unit. An additional $50,000 in coverage is funded by the employee's contribution to the STD program. A total of $100,000 in coverage. Employees may purchase supplemental coverage for themselves and dependents. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: County paid confidential counseling program for up to 5 visits per incident per eligible family member. DEFERRED COMP: One Voluntary Deferred Compensation plan is available. EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION TO DEFERRED COMPENSATION 401(A) PLAN: The County will provide a deferred compensation plan match to Unrepresented Safety Management employees within the Sheriff's Department and the Probation Department with open 457 deferred compensation accounts , after the completion of 2 years of service. UNION AFFILIATION: None For Leave Accrual Rates and Specialty Pays for classifications within the Non-Represented Management Bargaining Unit, please reference this benefits summary . Special Instructions Final Filing Deadline: Wednesday, September 27, 2023 @ 5PM APPLICATION SCREENING: An official Yuba County employment application must be submitted by final filing deadline. Applications must include copies of valid license(s), certificate(s) and college transcripts and/or diploma. Incomplete applications may be disqualified from further consideration. TO APPLY: ONLINE APPLICATION: Applications may be submitted online through CalOpps. Click on the Apply for Job button above to complete the Yuba County employment application. OR HARD COPY APPLICATION: You may access a hard copy of the Yuba County employment application by visiting our website at http://www.yuba.org . Our applications are available in a Microsoft Word format or fillable PDF, or you may pick up these materials in our office located 915 8th Street, Suite 113, Marysville, CA 95901. Hard copies of applications can be submitted to our office in person, by U.S. Mail or by fax at 530-749-7864. Applications must be received by the final filing deadline; postmarks or applications received after the final filing deadline will not be accepted. All applicants will be given written notice regarding the status of their application and selection procedures. The County prefers to communicate via email, if provided, to expedite communication. It is also recommended that applicants review their SPAM mail daily as to not miss any important communication from the County. Communications are sent from two mail servers; Yuba@CalOpps.org and @co.yuba.ca.us. Applicants are responsible for notifying the County of any changes to their contact information, including but not limited to e-mail addresses, mailing addresses, primary and secondary telephone numbers. (Note: All diplomas or degrees must be from an accredited college or university. To obtain information regarding accreditation, refer to the US Department of Education Office of Post Secondary Education at: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/search.aspx ) Applicants must provide the following documents with their application by the filing deadline: Completed Yuba County Employment Application (Online or Hard Copy) Any Diplomas and Unofficial Transcripts Copies of Related Certifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum and preferred requirements are listed above. While the following requirements outline the minimum qualifications, Human Resources reserves the right to select applicants for further consideration who demonstrate the best qualifications match for the job. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee further participation in selection procedures. RECRUITMENT SELECTION PROCESSES: The recruitment process involves multiple steps which may include but are not limited to: In-Box Exercise Qualifications Appraisal Panels Department Interviews (Please note: The entire recruitment process from recruitment opening date to start date could take 8 - 10 weeks for successful candidates). IN-BOX WRITTEN EXERCISE: Qualified applicants may be required to participate in a proctored in-box exercise, which will take place on County computers. This exercise will be scored and weighted using pre-established criteria. This exercise will be used in establishing the rank order of the employment list. QUALIFICATIONS APPRAISAL PANEL: This is an oral examination process. Applicants who successfully completed the screening processes and meet the minimum qualifications for the position will be invited to participate in a qualifications appraisal panel. The process consists of three or four panel members along with a subject matter expert who will ask individuals questions related to the essential functions and/or attributes required for the position. TESTING ACCOMMODATION: If special accommodations are required at any stage of the selection process, complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodation in Employment Examination Process Form and provide the required documentation by the final filing deadline. The form can be obtained at Reasonable Accommodation Form or by contacting Human Resources at 530-749-7860. WAIVER OF SELECTION PROCEDURES: When selection procedures have been publicly announced and the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications for the position is five or less, the Human Resources Director may, at her/his discretion; a) Waive the competition entirely and submit the names of the applicants meeting the minimum qualifications to the appointing department, b) Revise the conditions of competition to a more practical basis under the circumstances. EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY LIST: An employment eligibility list is established for those applicants who successfully pass all phases of the examination process. This list will be held for a minimum of six (6) months from the date the list is certified. For each vacancy the top five (5) ranks on the list will be certified to the department for final selection, which will include a departmental interview. DEPARTMENT INTERVIEW: The Health and Human Services Department will notify the applicant of the date and time of his/her interview. The applicant will be asked a series of questions about his/herself and his/her related experience, education and training that exhibit the knowledge, skills and abilities essential to the job. The applicant may also be asked questions about hypothetical situations to test his/her ability to make decisions and use sound judgment and common sense. Recruitment Contact Contact phone: (530)749-5637 Contact email: njanda@co.yuba.ca.us Closing Date/Time: 9/27/2023 at 5pm
Introduction This examination is being given to fillone full-timevacancy inSan Joaquin General Hospital's Medical SurgicalDepartmentand to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. The Staff Nurse V-Assistant Nursing Department Manager is a supervisory level position and assists the Nursing Department Manager in assessing total patient needs, evaluates performance of staff, and coordinates the unit with other hospital divisions or services. The ideal candidates should possessadvanced level professional nursing experienceinanacute care hospital, possessexcellent communication skills, demonstrate a strong work ethic, leadership skills, and an ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. San Joaquin General Hospital is a public hospital, designated level II Trauma Center and Certified Stroke Center. This teaching hospital environment will rely on you to make a difference as a team player on a high functioning multi-disciplinary team.To learn more about San Joaquin General Hospital visit www.sjgeneral.org The work schedule may include AM, Nights, or PM shifts as well as weekends and holidays depending upon the operational needs of the department. A comprehensive benefits package and ability to participate in the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA) is provided. Visit www.sjcera.org to learn more . Salary Information (base salary): JobTitle Hourly Biweekly Annual (approx.) Staff Nurse V ADM $61.67-$74.95 $4,933-$5,996 $128,274-$155,896 The following incentives and bonuses may be available for eligible full time new hires. Incentives and bonuses are subject to approval by Human Resources. Vacation Accrual Rate: San Joaquin County vacation accrual rate consistent with the candidate's total years of public service. Sick Leave: Candidates leaving other employment may receive credit for actual non-reimbursable sick leave hours (up to 160 hours) from their last agency. Hours shall be subject to San Joaquin County's minimum sick leave cash out provisions. New Hire Retention Bonus: $2,000 upon completion of first year equivalent employment (2,080 hours) $1,000 upon completion of third year equivalent employment (6,240 hours) $3,000 upon completion of sixth year equivalent employment (12,480 hours) NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. TYPICAL DUTIES Supervises staff and assists with management of the unit or units; assists in planning and implementing staff schedules; assists in assigning work to professional, para-professional and technical staff in order to best utilize the skills of personnel and to maintain a high quality of patient care; evaluates performance of and disciplines assigned personnel, including subordinate supervisory staff; participates in the selection of new employees. Supervises staff and assists with management of the unit or units; assists in planning and implementing staff schedules; assists in assigning work to professional, para-professional and technical staff in order to best utilize the skills of personnel and to maintain a high quality of patient care; evaluates performance of and disciplines assigned personnel, including subordinate supervisory staff; participates in the selection of new employees. Participates in formulating, interpreting and implementing policies, procedures, and standards of nursing care; assists in coordinating the services of the unit with other hospital divisions; may oversee and coordinate insurance billing and reimbursement-related procedures for the unit; may develop and implement various quality control measures; assists with development and maintenance of the department budget. Participates in initiating the nursing process and performing clinical patient care, including therapeutic measures prescribed by medical authority within the limits of the Nurse Practice Act and department policy; participates in preparation and implementation of written nursing care plans for individual patients. Evaluates the total nursing needs of the patient including physical, psychological, spiritual, cultural and socio-economic; participates in planning, coordinating and administering total patient care; evaluates symptoms, reactions, and progress. Participates with clinical staff in working with patients and families through teaching, counseling, and other methodology in order to help them understand, cope with, and accept illness, treatment, and therapy; assists in self care strategies; may supervise and participate in therapy groups, individual counseling and family conferences as necessary; may provide crisis intervention, crisis stabilization and follow-up therapy; may make crisis referrals as required. Keeps records of patient’s health care treatment and/or hospital stay; prepares reports and standard forms; initiates and completes performance improvement and other studies in cooperation with management. Maintains and updates knowledge base and nursing skills by reading literature, attending workshops, lectures, conferences, and classes as may be required by the Administration of the Department of Health Care Services. Participates on committees as assigned; may represent the department to outside organizations as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS . Supplemental Application must be submitted with the employment application. EITHER I: Education : Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field. Experience : Two years of progressively responsible experience as a registered nurse in a Medical Surgical Unitincluding one year at a level equivalent to a San Joaquin County Staff Nurse IV. OR II: Certification: Possession of National Certification. Experience : Two years of progressively responsible experience as a registered nurse in a Medical Surgical Unitincluding one year at a level equivalent to a San Joaquin County Staff Nurse IV. AND Licenses and Certificates : Current registration as a nurse in the State of California. Possession of Chemotherapy Certification or a course acceptable to the Director of Nursing Services and Preceptor Class or equivalent KNOWLEDGE Theory, practices and techniques of nursing, particularly in area of specialty; current trends and developments in the practice of nursing; goals of patient care; current medical treatment methods, standards, equipment and supplies; nursing staffing patterns; basic principles of management and supervision; leadership skills; safety principles and practices; applicable Federal and State laws as related to patient care. ABILITY Assign, supervise, train, assist and evaluate members of a nursing service unit; prepare and maintain records, charts, reports, and statistical data; deal with patients empathetically and respectfully while performing treatments prescribed; instruct patients in self care and preventative health strategies; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; maintain a safe facility environment; maintain cohesiveness and communication as a team during high stress; establish and maintain effective customer service; coordinate the several types of services which may be necessary for appropriate care; assist other staff in understanding current psycho-physiological aspects of illness; set priorities; work effectively under pressure; supervise and participate effectively in performance improvement processes; provides and promotes a positive learning environment. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility -Constant walking; frequent operation of a keyboard; standing for long periods of time, pushing/pulling, bending and squatting; occasional sitting for long periods of time, running, climbing stairs and climbing; Frequency of Lifting -Frequent restraining lifting/turning of heavy objects or people; Visual Requirements -Constant need for overall vision, color and depth perception, hand/eye coordination, and field of vision/peripheral vision; frequent reading and close up work; Dexterity -Frequent holding, reaching, grasping, repetitive motion and writing; Hearing/Talking -Constant hearing of normal speech; frequent hearing and talking on telephone or radio; occasional hearing of faint sounds and talking over public address; Emotional/Psychological Factors -Constant concentration and public contact; occasional exposure to hazardous materials; frequent exposure to emergency situations, including trauma, grief and death, decision making, working weekends and nights; occasional work at heights, working alone and overtime; Environmental Conditions -Frequent exposure to assaultive behavior by clients; occasional exposure to noise, cold/heat, and hazardous materials, dirt, dust, smoke, fumes and poor ventilation. Equal Opportunity Employer San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. BENEFITS Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides full-time employees and part-time employees eligible for benefits with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premiums.Dependent coverage is available for all plans. Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. Vision Insurance : The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. For more detailed information on the County’s benefits program, visit our website at www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Benefits. Life Insurance : The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows: 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000 Employees may purchase additional term life insurance up to a maximum of $200,000 at the group rate. 125 Flexible Benefits Plan : This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit). Retirement Plan : Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Act of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees’ Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance. Deferred Compensation : The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $18,000 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $24,000.The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available. Vacation : Maximum earned vacation is 15 days each year up to 10 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years. Accrual rate is prorated for part-time employees eligible for benefits. Holiday : 14 paid holidays per year. Educational Leave : Each fiscal year, department heads grant 40 hours to full-time employees or 24 hours to part-time employees eligible for benefits of educational leave that are not carried beyond the end of the fiscal year. Sick Leave : 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive : An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one-half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year. Bereavement Leave : 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child. Merit Salary Increase : New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range (1840 hours for part-time employees), they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step. Standby Pay : Employees designated by appointing authority to be in standby status is compensated at 33.33% of their regular hourly rate. Educational Supplement: Any bargaining unit nurse who meets at least one of the following criteria will receive an Educational Supplement equal to 5% of their base salary: For those classifications that require an Associate's Degree of Nursing, the nurse has a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing. (Nurses who work in Mental Health may substitute a Bachelor's Degree in Pyschology or Social Worker for a degree in Nursing.) For those classifications that require a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing, the nurse has a Master's of Science in Nursing. Possess National or approved International certification in the specialty area in which the nurse currently is assigned. Possess CCRN Certification and active ACLS Certificate. Provide proof of completion of a critical care class and active ACLS Certificate. License/Certificate Fees : The County provides reimbursement for specific classifications under the CNA MOU for fees required to renew State required license/certification. Fees associated with initial license/certification will not be covered. Pre-Employment Physical Exam : If required, will be conducted at San Joaquin County General Hospital at no cost to the employee. Job Sharing : Any regular, permanent full-time employee may agree to job-share a position, subject to approval by a Department Head and the Director of Human Resources. Educational Reimbursement Program : The County offers an Educational Reimbursement Program. Eligible employees (civil service and part-time eligible for benefits) may be reimbursed for career-related course work taken on the employee’s own time up to $850 per fiscal year; an employee enrolled in an approved degree program may be reimbursed up to$800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal yearper fiscal year. Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton : The County contributes up to $17 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area. School Activities : Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities. Selection Procedures Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process: Written Exam : The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Oral Exam : The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate’s education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidate’s score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Written & Oral Exam: If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list. Rate-out: A rate-out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidate’s application using the following criteria: education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate-out process. Note: The rating of 70 referred to may be the same or other than an arithmetic 70% of the total possible points. Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date. Veteran’s Points : Eligible veterans, unmarried widows and widowers of veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged and who have served during wartime shall be given veteran’s points in initial appointment to County service. Eligible veterans receive 5 points and eligible disabled veterans receive 10 points. Disabled veterans must submit a recent award letter stating a 10% service connected disability issued by the United States Veterans Administration. Note: A copy of your DD214 showing the discharge type must be received in the Human Resources by the date of the examination. Acceptable wartime service dates: September 16, 1940 to December 31, 1946 June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955 August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975 Persian Gulf War, August 2, 1990, through a date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation. Eligible Lists: Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for nine months, but may be extended by the Human Resources Director for a period which shall not exceed a total of three years from the date established. Certification/Referral: Names from the eligible list will be referred to the hiring department by the following methods. Rule of the Rank: The top rank orranks of eligibles will be referred for hiring interviews. The minimum number of names to be referred will be equal to the number of positions plus nine, or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. When fillingnine or more positions in a department at the same time, the top rank or ranks will be referred and the minimum number of names shall be two times the number of positions to be filled or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. This applies only to open competitive recruitments. Rule of Five: The top five names will be referred for hiring interviews. This applies only to department or countywide promotional examination. Rule of the List: For classifications designated by the Director of Human Resources, the entire eligible list will be referred to the department. Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities. Pre-Employment Drug Screening Exam: Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grand parent, grand child or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when; They are related to the Appointing Authority or The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other. Department Head may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule. Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S. HOW TO APPLY Apply Online: www.sjgov.org/department/hr By mail or in person: San Joaquin County Human Resources 44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330 Stockton, CA 95202 Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays. Phone: (209) 468-3370 Job Line: For currentemployment opportunitiesplease callour 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. ( The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division) . San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees. Equal Opportunity Employer : San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here . View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email , or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Aug 29, 2023
Full Time
Introduction This examination is being given to fillone full-timevacancy inSan Joaquin General Hospital's Medical SurgicalDepartmentand to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. The Staff Nurse V-Assistant Nursing Department Manager is a supervisory level position and assists the Nursing Department Manager in assessing total patient needs, evaluates performance of staff, and coordinates the unit with other hospital divisions or services. The ideal candidates should possessadvanced level professional nursing experienceinanacute care hospital, possessexcellent communication skills, demonstrate a strong work ethic, leadership skills, and an ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. San Joaquin General Hospital is a public hospital, designated level II Trauma Center and Certified Stroke Center. This teaching hospital environment will rely on you to make a difference as a team player on a high functioning multi-disciplinary team.To learn more about San Joaquin General Hospital visit www.sjgeneral.org The work schedule may include AM, Nights, or PM shifts as well as weekends and holidays depending upon the operational needs of the department. A comprehensive benefits package and ability to participate in the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA) is provided. Visit www.sjcera.org to learn more . Salary Information (base salary): JobTitle Hourly Biweekly Annual (approx.) Staff Nurse V ADM $61.67-$74.95 $4,933-$5,996 $128,274-$155,896 The following incentives and bonuses may be available for eligible full time new hires. Incentives and bonuses are subject to approval by Human Resources. Vacation Accrual Rate: San Joaquin County vacation accrual rate consistent with the candidate's total years of public service. Sick Leave: Candidates leaving other employment may receive credit for actual non-reimbursable sick leave hours (up to 160 hours) from their last agency. Hours shall be subject to San Joaquin County's minimum sick leave cash out provisions. New Hire Retention Bonus: $2,000 upon completion of first year equivalent employment (2,080 hours) $1,000 upon completion of third year equivalent employment (6,240 hours) $3,000 upon completion of sixth year equivalent employment (12,480 hours) NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. TYPICAL DUTIES Supervises staff and assists with management of the unit or units; assists in planning and implementing staff schedules; assists in assigning work to professional, para-professional and technical staff in order to best utilize the skills of personnel and to maintain a high quality of patient care; evaluates performance of and disciplines assigned personnel, including subordinate supervisory staff; participates in the selection of new employees. Supervises staff and assists with management of the unit or units; assists in planning and implementing staff schedules; assists in assigning work to professional, para-professional and technical staff in order to best utilize the skills of personnel and to maintain a high quality of patient care; evaluates performance of and disciplines assigned personnel, including subordinate supervisory staff; participates in the selection of new employees. Participates in formulating, interpreting and implementing policies, procedures, and standards of nursing care; assists in coordinating the services of the unit with other hospital divisions; may oversee and coordinate insurance billing and reimbursement-related procedures for the unit; may develop and implement various quality control measures; assists with development and maintenance of the department budget. Participates in initiating the nursing process and performing clinical patient care, including therapeutic measures prescribed by medical authority within the limits of the Nurse Practice Act and department policy; participates in preparation and implementation of written nursing care plans for individual patients. Evaluates the total nursing needs of the patient including physical, psychological, spiritual, cultural and socio-economic; participates in planning, coordinating and administering total patient care; evaluates symptoms, reactions, and progress. Participates with clinical staff in working with patients and families through teaching, counseling, and other methodology in order to help them understand, cope with, and accept illness, treatment, and therapy; assists in self care strategies; may supervise and participate in therapy groups, individual counseling and family conferences as necessary; may provide crisis intervention, crisis stabilization and follow-up therapy; may make crisis referrals as required. Keeps records of patient’s health care treatment and/or hospital stay; prepares reports and standard forms; initiates and completes performance improvement and other studies in cooperation with management. Maintains and updates knowledge base and nursing skills by reading literature, attending workshops, lectures, conferences, and classes as may be required by the Administration of the Department of Health Care Services. Participates on committees as assigned; may represent the department to outside organizations as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS . Supplemental Application must be submitted with the employment application. EITHER I: Education : Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field. Experience : Two years of progressively responsible experience as a registered nurse in a Medical Surgical Unitincluding one year at a level equivalent to a San Joaquin County Staff Nurse IV. OR II: Certification: Possession of National Certification. Experience : Two years of progressively responsible experience as a registered nurse in a Medical Surgical Unitincluding one year at a level equivalent to a San Joaquin County Staff Nurse IV. AND Licenses and Certificates : Current registration as a nurse in the State of California. Possession of Chemotherapy Certification or a course acceptable to the Director of Nursing Services and Preceptor Class or equivalent KNOWLEDGE Theory, practices and techniques of nursing, particularly in area of specialty; current trends and developments in the practice of nursing; goals of patient care; current medical treatment methods, standards, equipment and supplies; nursing staffing patterns; basic principles of management and supervision; leadership skills; safety principles and practices; applicable Federal and State laws as related to patient care. ABILITY Assign, supervise, train, assist and evaluate members of a nursing service unit; prepare and maintain records, charts, reports, and statistical data; deal with patients empathetically and respectfully while performing treatments prescribed; instruct patients in self care and preventative health strategies; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; maintain a safe facility environment; maintain cohesiveness and communication as a team during high stress; establish and maintain effective customer service; coordinate the several types of services which may be necessary for appropriate care; assist other staff in understanding current psycho-physiological aspects of illness; set priorities; work effectively under pressure; supervise and participate effectively in performance improvement processes; provides and promotes a positive learning environment. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility -Constant walking; frequent operation of a keyboard; standing for long periods of time, pushing/pulling, bending and squatting; occasional sitting for long periods of time, running, climbing stairs and climbing; Frequency of Lifting -Frequent restraining lifting/turning of heavy objects or people; Visual Requirements -Constant need for overall vision, color and depth perception, hand/eye coordination, and field of vision/peripheral vision; frequent reading and close up work; Dexterity -Frequent holding, reaching, grasping, repetitive motion and writing; Hearing/Talking -Constant hearing of normal speech; frequent hearing and talking on telephone or radio; occasional hearing of faint sounds and talking over public address; Emotional/Psychological Factors -Constant concentration and public contact; occasional exposure to hazardous materials; frequent exposure to emergency situations, including trauma, grief and death, decision making, working weekends and nights; occasional work at heights, working alone and overtime; Environmental Conditions -Frequent exposure to assaultive behavior by clients; occasional exposure to noise, cold/heat, and hazardous materials, dirt, dust, smoke, fumes and poor ventilation. Equal Opportunity Employer San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. BENEFITS Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides full-time employees and part-time employees eligible for benefits with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premiums.Dependent coverage is available for all plans. Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. Vision Insurance : The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. For more detailed information on the County’s benefits program, visit our website at www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Benefits. Life Insurance : The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows: 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000 Employees may purchase additional term life insurance up to a maximum of $200,000 at the group rate. 125 Flexible Benefits Plan : This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit). Retirement Plan : Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Act of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees’ Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance. Deferred Compensation : The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $18,000 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $24,000.The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available. Vacation : Maximum earned vacation is 15 days each year up to 10 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years. Accrual rate is prorated for part-time employees eligible for benefits. Holiday : 14 paid holidays per year. Educational Leave : Each fiscal year, department heads grant 40 hours to full-time employees or 24 hours to part-time employees eligible for benefits of educational leave that are not carried beyond the end of the fiscal year. Sick Leave : 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive : An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one-half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year. Bereavement Leave : 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child. Merit Salary Increase : New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range (1840 hours for part-time employees), they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step. Standby Pay : Employees designated by appointing authority to be in standby status is compensated at 33.33% of their regular hourly rate. Educational Supplement: Any bargaining unit nurse who meets at least one of the following criteria will receive an Educational Supplement equal to 5% of their base salary: For those classifications that require an Associate's Degree of Nursing, the nurse has a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing. (Nurses who work in Mental Health may substitute a Bachelor's Degree in Pyschology or Social Worker for a degree in Nursing.) For those classifications that require a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing, the nurse has a Master's of Science in Nursing. Possess National or approved International certification in the specialty area in which the nurse currently is assigned. Possess CCRN Certification and active ACLS Certificate. Provide proof of completion of a critical care class and active ACLS Certificate. License/Certificate Fees : The County provides reimbursement for specific classifications under the CNA MOU for fees required to renew State required license/certification. Fees associated with initial license/certification will not be covered. Pre-Employment Physical Exam : If required, will be conducted at San Joaquin County General Hospital at no cost to the employee. Job Sharing : Any regular, permanent full-time employee may agree to job-share a position, subject to approval by a Department Head and the Director of Human Resources. Educational Reimbursement Program : The County offers an Educational Reimbursement Program. Eligible employees (civil service and part-time eligible for benefits) may be reimbursed for career-related course work taken on the employee’s own time up to $850 per fiscal year; an employee enrolled in an approved degree program may be reimbursed up to$800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal yearper fiscal year. Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton : The County contributes up to $17 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area. School Activities : Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities. Selection Procedures Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process: Written Exam : The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Oral Exam : The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate’s education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidate’s score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Written & Oral Exam: If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list. Rate-out: A rate-out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidate’s application using the following criteria: education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate-out process. Note: The rating of 70 referred to may be the same or other than an arithmetic 70% of the total possible points. Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date. Veteran’s Points : Eligible veterans, unmarried widows and widowers of veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged and who have served during wartime shall be given veteran’s points in initial appointment to County service. Eligible veterans receive 5 points and eligible disabled veterans receive 10 points. Disabled veterans must submit a recent award letter stating a 10% service connected disability issued by the United States Veterans Administration. Note: A copy of your DD214 showing the discharge type must be received in the Human Resources by the date of the examination. Acceptable wartime service dates: September 16, 1940 to December 31, 1946 June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955 August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975 Persian Gulf War, August 2, 1990, through a date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation. Eligible Lists: Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for nine months, but may be extended by the Human Resources Director for a period which shall not exceed a total of three years from the date established. Certification/Referral: Names from the eligible list will be referred to the hiring department by the following methods. Rule of the Rank: The top rank orranks of eligibles will be referred for hiring interviews. The minimum number of names to be referred will be equal to the number of positions plus nine, or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. When fillingnine or more positions in a department at the same time, the top rank or ranks will be referred and the minimum number of names shall be two times the number of positions to be filled or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. This applies only to open competitive recruitments. Rule of Five: The top five names will be referred for hiring interviews. This applies only to department or countywide promotional examination. Rule of the List: For classifications designated by the Director of Human Resources, the entire eligible list will be referred to the department. Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities. Pre-Employment Drug Screening Exam: Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grand parent, grand child or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when; They are related to the Appointing Authority or The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other. Department Head may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule. Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S. HOW TO APPLY Apply Online: www.sjgov.org/department/hr By mail or in person: San Joaquin County Human Resources 44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330 Stockton, CA 95202 Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays. Phone: (209) 468-3370 Job Line: For currentemployment opportunitiesplease callour 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. ( The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division) . San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees. Equal Opportunity Employer : San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here . View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email , or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CA
El Segundo, California, United States
Description CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE RECRUITMENT BROCHURE AND BENEFITS First Review Date: Monday, August 7, 2023 MANAGEMENT/ CONFIDENTIALEMPLOYEES (M&C) Benefit Summary PERS Retirement : Miscellaneous employees - Tier I-2% @ 55 . Tier II-2%@60 for individuals employed by the City on or after 12/30/12 who are already PERS members.Tier I and II members pay 7% of PERS member share and 1% shall be employee-paid cost-sharing of the City's contribution under Gov. Code section 20516(a).Single highest year is coordinated with Social Security and Medicare. PERS 2%@62 for new employees/members hired on or after 1/1/13.Three year average coordinated with Social Security and Medicare.Members pay 50% of normal cost (6.75%). Safety employees (Battalion Chiefs) - 3% @ 55 for current employees and individuals hired by the City who are already PERS members.Single highest year. Employees pay a total of 12% towards retirement. 2.7%@5 7 for new employees/members hired on or after 1/1/13.Three year average final compensation.Members pay 50% of normal cost . Social Security: The City matches employee’s Social Security contribution, which is 6.2% of your salary and is made on a pre-tax basis. The 2023Social Security income cap is $160,200. Medical - Monthly medical contribution of $1,650 ($735for medical and $915for flex dollars). Flex dollars may be used toward a medical premium, deferred compensation plan, or flexible spending/dependent care allocations. Employees are responsible for paying any out-of-pocket balance of the medical plan premium through a pre-tax payroll deduction. Retiree Medical: Executive Management, Mid Management, and Confidential employees service retiring concurrently from the City of El Segundo after a minimum of five full-time years of service and CalPERS on or after June 21, 2022, shall be eligible for a retiree medical benefit equal to the PEMHCA amount filed by the City with CalPERS supplemented by a City contribution to a healthcare reimbursement account. The amount of the healthcare reimbursement supplement shall be no more than the amount necessary to cover the health insurance premium cost for the employee and eligible dependent(s) for the selected CalPERS health plan, but in no event shall the total monthly contribution (PEMHCA contribution + healthcare reimbursement account) exceed the amount provided to active employees in the Management Confidential Series. For 2022, this total monthly contribution is $1,650 per month. Deferred Compensation: Voluntary participation in Mission Sqaure 457 plan. Dental & Vision : MetLife Dental and VSP vision benefits are provided with a City contribution up to $135 per month. Flex Plan :Section 125 Plan, allows for payment of employee-paid insurance, medical treatment, and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. Employee Assistance Program : Employees are eligible for the basic level of service. Life Insurance :$50,000 term life policy provided by City; employee can purchase additional self and dependent coverage at group rates. Long-Term Disability: In addition to basic LTD plan (662/3 % of first $9,750 after 60-day waiting period), City provides Executive LTD which pays 75% of first $12,000 of employee's salary less the amount of any other income, up to a total of $2,500.Applies to non job-related occurrences.90 day waiting period. Holidays :11 fixed paid holidays plus one day of personal leave/floating holiday per year.Battalion Chiefs paid 156 hours. Vacation Leave :96 hours (1-5 years); 120 hours (6 - 10 years); 144 hours (11 - 14 years): 200 hours after 14 years.Leave can be used after 6 months of service.Annual cash conversion option. Upon reaching "E" step, employees accrue vacation based on total years of public sector service. Sick Leave :8 hours per month. Administrative Leave: Mid-Management and Confidential positions shall recieveup to 56 hours per calendar yearupon reccommendation of the Department Director and approval of the City Manager. Bereavement Leave: Three (3) working days (or 40 hours where travel is 500 miles or more) for qualifying incident. Tuition Reimbursement :Up to $2,000/year for work-related college courses. Cell Phone Stipend: $80/mo for Managers who opt to use their own personal device. Educational Incentive Pay :Battalion Chief $1170.19/mo for Bachelor's, $1755.28 for Master's. Certification Pay :$585.09 Chief Officer Cert Pay for Battalion Chiefs. Other : Uniform Allowance ($40/mo) for Battalion Chiefs; Voluntary participation in Credit Union; Payroll Direct Deposit; Long-Term Care (premiums paid by employee). 1/14; 12/15; 8/19; 8/22 Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Aug 29, 2023
Full Time
Description CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE RECRUITMENT BROCHURE AND BENEFITS First Review Date: Monday, August 7, 2023 MANAGEMENT/ CONFIDENTIALEMPLOYEES (M&C) Benefit Summary PERS Retirement : Miscellaneous employees - Tier I-2% @ 55 . Tier II-2%@60 for individuals employed by the City on or after 12/30/12 who are already PERS members.Tier I and II members pay 7% of PERS member share and 1% shall be employee-paid cost-sharing of the City's contribution under Gov. Code section 20516(a).Single highest year is coordinated with Social Security and Medicare. PERS 2%@62 for new employees/members hired on or after 1/1/13.Three year average coordinated with Social Security and Medicare.Members pay 50% of normal cost (6.75%). Safety employees (Battalion Chiefs) - 3% @ 55 for current employees and individuals hired by the City who are already PERS members.Single highest year. Employees pay a total of 12% towards retirement. 2.7%@5 7 for new employees/members hired on or after 1/1/13.Three year average final compensation.Members pay 50% of normal cost . Social Security: The City matches employee’s Social Security contribution, which is 6.2% of your salary and is made on a pre-tax basis. The 2023Social Security income cap is $160,200. Medical - Monthly medical contribution of $1,650 ($735for medical and $915for flex dollars). Flex dollars may be used toward a medical premium, deferred compensation plan, or flexible spending/dependent care allocations. Employees are responsible for paying any out-of-pocket balance of the medical plan premium through a pre-tax payroll deduction. Retiree Medical: Executive Management, Mid Management, and Confidential employees service retiring concurrently from the City of El Segundo after a minimum of five full-time years of service and CalPERS on or after June 21, 2022, shall be eligible for a retiree medical benefit equal to the PEMHCA amount filed by the City with CalPERS supplemented by a City contribution to a healthcare reimbursement account. The amount of the healthcare reimbursement supplement shall be no more than the amount necessary to cover the health insurance premium cost for the employee and eligible dependent(s) for the selected CalPERS health plan, but in no event shall the total monthly contribution (PEMHCA contribution + healthcare reimbursement account) exceed the amount provided to active employees in the Management Confidential Series. For 2022, this total monthly contribution is $1,650 per month. Deferred Compensation: Voluntary participation in Mission Sqaure 457 plan. Dental & Vision : MetLife Dental and VSP vision benefits are provided with a City contribution up to $135 per month. Flex Plan :Section 125 Plan, allows for payment of employee-paid insurance, medical treatment, and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. Employee Assistance Program : Employees are eligible for the basic level of service. Life Insurance :$50,000 term life policy provided by City; employee can purchase additional self and dependent coverage at group rates. Long-Term Disability: In addition to basic LTD plan (662/3 % of first $9,750 after 60-day waiting period), City provides Executive LTD which pays 75% of first $12,000 of employee's salary less the amount of any other income, up to a total of $2,500.Applies to non job-related occurrences.90 day waiting period. Holidays :11 fixed paid holidays plus one day of personal leave/floating holiday per year.Battalion Chiefs paid 156 hours. Vacation Leave :96 hours (1-5 years); 120 hours (6 - 10 years); 144 hours (11 - 14 years): 200 hours after 14 years.Leave can be used after 6 months of service.Annual cash conversion option. Upon reaching "E" step, employees accrue vacation based on total years of public sector service. Sick Leave :8 hours per month. Administrative Leave: Mid-Management and Confidential positions shall recieveup to 56 hours per calendar yearupon reccommendation of the Department Director and approval of the City Manager. Bereavement Leave: Three (3) working days (or 40 hours where travel is 500 miles or more) for qualifying incident. Tuition Reimbursement :Up to $2,000/year for work-related college courses. Cell Phone Stipend: $80/mo for Managers who opt to use their own personal device. Educational Incentive Pay :Battalion Chief $1170.19/mo for Bachelor's, $1755.28 for Master's. Certification Pay :$585.09 Chief Officer Cert Pay for Battalion Chiefs. Other : Uniform Allowance ($40/mo) for Battalion Chiefs; Voluntary participation in Credit Union; Payroll Direct Deposit; Long-Term Care (premiums paid by employee). 1/14; 12/15; 8/19; 8/22 Closing Date/Time: Continuous