Requirements MOS Code: (0005 ) Navy Education and Experience : Bachelor's Degree in business or public administration, management, veterinary medicine or related field and five (5) years of animal control operations, animal shelter operations, or animal welfare work experience, including two (2) years of supervisory or managerial experience. Licenses and Certificates : Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state. General Purpose Under administrative direction, manage and promote animal care and welfare services; plan, organize and manage administrative budget, accounting, information systems and daily animal services departmental operations. Typical Duties Plan, organize, implement and direct animal services functions to include overall operations, programs, staffing, development and budget. Involves: Oversee and assign work that involves animal care, facilities, customer service, public relations and operation and maintenance of program computer systems. Direct the approval and enforcement of licenses and permits governing animal control to ensure compliance with regulations. Develop, recommend and enforce departmental policies, procedures, regulations and city ordinances relevant to animal regulation and veterinary public health to contribute to the overall health of the community. Maintain liaison with local, state, federal and international authorities in mutual veterinary public health programs and zoonotic disease control. Direct epidemiological investigations of wild and domestic animal sources and zoonotic diseases and recommend appropriate control measures. Develop safety standards and practices for the staff, the public and the collection of animals. Participate as a member of management with others to integrate overall services and optimize the use of limited resources. Represent the department and to the public, other organizations and governmental agencies to inform of changes and to seek support for programs, initiatives and projects. Plan, design, implement and review program short and long-term goals and priorities. Involves: Develop and manage annual budget. Monitor and approve budget expenditures. Prepare and administer operating and maintenance budget. Conduct regular inspection and evaluation of performance against approved plans and objectives to assess and improve services. Prepare reports regarding program activities, accomplishment and goals. Supervise assigned staff. Involves: Supervise directly and through subordinate supervisors. Appraise employee performance and review evaluations by subordinate supervisors. Develop and provide training essential to maintaining the proficiency of animal control officers. Enforces work behavior standards firmly and impartially. Participate in applicant interviews. As appointing authority, may hire, terminate, transfer, discipline and other employee status changes. General Information For complete job specification, click here . Note: This is an unclassified contract position. Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received. Note: Applicants with a foreign degree must have all relevant documents translated and evaluated by a College, University or Credentials Evaluation Services Department prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete. To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position. Determined by agreement Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Oct 17, 2023
Full Time
Requirements MOS Code: (0005 ) Navy Education and Experience : Bachelor's Degree in business or public administration, management, veterinary medicine or related field and five (5) years of animal control operations, animal shelter operations, or animal welfare work experience, including two (2) years of supervisory or managerial experience. Licenses and Certificates : Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state. General Purpose Under administrative direction, manage and promote animal care and welfare services; plan, organize and manage administrative budget, accounting, information systems and daily animal services departmental operations. Typical Duties Plan, organize, implement and direct animal services functions to include overall operations, programs, staffing, development and budget. Involves: Oversee and assign work that involves animal care, facilities, customer service, public relations and operation and maintenance of program computer systems. Direct the approval and enforcement of licenses and permits governing animal control to ensure compliance with regulations. Develop, recommend and enforce departmental policies, procedures, regulations and city ordinances relevant to animal regulation and veterinary public health to contribute to the overall health of the community. Maintain liaison with local, state, federal and international authorities in mutual veterinary public health programs and zoonotic disease control. Direct epidemiological investigations of wild and domestic animal sources and zoonotic diseases and recommend appropriate control measures. Develop safety standards and practices for the staff, the public and the collection of animals. Participate as a member of management with others to integrate overall services and optimize the use of limited resources. Represent the department and to the public, other organizations and governmental agencies to inform of changes and to seek support for programs, initiatives and projects. Plan, design, implement and review program short and long-term goals and priorities. Involves: Develop and manage annual budget. Monitor and approve budget expenditures. Prepare and administer operating and maintenance budget. Conduct regular inspection and evaluation of performance against approved plans and objectives to assess and improve services. Prepare reports regarding program activities, accomplishment and goals. Supervise assigned staff. Involves: Supervise directly and through subordinate supervisors. Appraise employee performance and review evaluations by subordinate supervisors. Develop and provide training essential to maintaining the proficiency of animal control officers. Enforces work behavior standards firmly and impartially. Participate in applicant interviews. As appointing authority, may hire, terminate, transfer, discipline and other employee status changes. General Information For complete job specification, click here . Note: This is an unclassified contract position. Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received. Note: Applicants with a foreign degree must have all relevant documents translated and evaluated by a College, University or Credentials Evaluation Services Department prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete. To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position. Determined by agreement Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Introduction About the Hospital San Joaquin General Hospital (SJGH), originally established in 1857, is a general acute care facility providing a full range of inpatient services including General Medical/Surgical Care, High-Risk Obstetrics and Neonatal Intensive Care, Pediatrics and Intensive Care. In addition to the 196-bed hospital, the medical campus includes multiple facilities dedicated to comprehensive outpatient services including Primary Care and Specialty Clinics. The Hospital's Ambulatory Care sites, including offices located at French Camp and Stockton provide over 1,340,000 outpatient clinic visits a year. In addition to providing direct medical services, the hospital is active in providing education for health professionals through post-graduate residency programs in General Surgery, Internal Medicine and Family Practice and has trained over 3,000 physicians since the residency programs were established in 1932. The hospital also participates in clinical affiliation agreements for training programs in a variety of health professions including Registered and Licensed Vocational nurses, Pharmacists, Radiology Technologies, Social Workers and Respiratory Therapists. About the Position San Joaquin General Hospital is seeking a Deputy Director of SJGH Nursing-Maternal/Child Services to provide the overall management and leadership to a group of divisions of the inpatient Nursing units: Labor & Delivery and Intensive Care Nursery. This Senior Management position will report to the Hospital Chief Nursing Officer and will plan, organize, direct and evaluate the SJGH Nursing Standards of care, practice and performance. The Deputy Director-SJGH Nursing will work in a collaborative fashion with hospital personnel and medical staff to achieve the hospital’s goals of providing efficient, effective, culturally sensitive care to patients, while focusing on the patients, physicians, employees and the community as customers. I n addition to having a commitment to excellence, well qualified candidates should exercise sound judgment in making clinical and administrative decisions and resolving problems; have strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; and maintain effective working relationships with committees, healthcare staff, external agencies, and the general public. For additional information about the position, including salary and benefits package, please see the recruitment brochure: Deputy Director of SJGH Nursing Maternal/Child Services Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a background investigation. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org) . Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. 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
Oct 24, 2023
Full Time
Introduction About the Hospital San Joaquin General Hospital (SJGH), originally established in 1857, is a general acute care facility providing a full range of inpatient services including General Medical/Surgical Care, High-Risk Obstetrics and Neonatal Intensive Care, Pediatrics and Intensive Care. In addition to the 196-bed hospital, the medical campus includes multiple facilities dedicated to comprehensive outpatient services including Primary Care and Specialty Clinics. The Hospital's Ambulatory Care sites, including offices located at French Camp and Stockton provide over 1,340,000 outpatient clinic visits a year. In addition to providing direct medical services, the hospital is active in providing education for health professionals through post-graduate residency programs in General Surgery, Internal Medicine and Family Practice and has trained over 3,000 physicians since the residency programs were established in 1932. The hospital also participates in clinical affiliation agreements for training programs in a variety of health professions including Registered and Licensed Vocational nurses, Pharmacists, Radiology Technologies, Social Workers and Respiratory Therapists. About the Position San Joaquin General Hospital is seeking a Deputy Director of SJGH Nursing-Maternal/Child Services to provide the overall management and leadership to a group of divisions of the inpatient Nursing units: Labor & Delivery and Intensive Care Nursery. This Senior Management position will report to the Hospital Chief Nursing Officer and will plan, organize, direct and evaluate the SJGH Nursing Standards of care, practice and performance. The Deputy Director-SJGH Nursing will work in a collaborative fashion with hospital personnel and medical staff to achieve the hospital’s goals of providing efficient, effective, culturally sensitive care to patients, while focusing on the patients, physicians, employees and the community as customers. I n addition to having a commitment to excellence, well qualified candidates should exercise sound judgment in making clinical and administrative decisions and resolving problems; have strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; and maintain effective working relationships with committees, healthcare staff, external agencies, and the general public. For additional information about the position, including salary and benefits package, please see the recruitment brochure: Deputy Director of SJGH Nursing Maternal/Child Services Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a background investigation. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org) . Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. 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 Costa Mesa, CA
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Description The Deputy Director of Public Works receives administrative and professional direction from the Public Works Director. Work involves reviewing and approving designs, plans, and specifications prepared by division and consulting engineers. Work is performed with considerable independence and involves responsibility for the use of considerable initiative and judgment in day-to-day operations. Important contacts are required with the public, officials of other government agencies, contractors, and consulting engineers. The Deputy Director of Public Works has direct supervision over the General Services Division including the Facilities Maintenance and Equipment Maintenance Sections, the Warehouse and other Engineers within the General Services Division. QUALIFICATIONS: Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of civil engineering related to design and construction of facilities, multispecialty projects, bridges, streets, storm drains, and NPDES programs, including three (3) years supervisory/management experience in a municipal agency. Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in Civil or Structural Engineering. Master’s degree in Engineering, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field is highly desirable. Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer from the State of California. Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license issued from the California Department of Motor Vehicles by date of appointment. The annual salary for the Deputy Director of Public Works is up to $202,140 DOQ. The City offers an attractive benefits package, including CalPERS retirement. Please click on the below link for more information regarding this position and to view the recruitment brochure: Deputy Director of Public Works This position is open until filled. The first review date is Friday, August 25, 2023. To apply for this exciting career opportunity, please send a compelling cover letter and your detailed resume electronically to: apply@bobhallandassociates.com . Application materials will be screened in relation to the criteria described in this brochure. Candidates deemed to be the most highly qualified will be invited to participate in the selection process. Please contact Bob Hall at (714) 309-9104 should you have any questions regarding this position or the recruitment process. Please refer to the job flyer for benefits information. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Aug 29, 2023
Full Time
Description The Deputy Director of Public Works receives administrative and professional direction from the Public Works Director. Work involves reviewing and approving designs, plans, and specifications prepared by division and consulting engineers. Work is performed with considerable independence and involves responsibility for the use of considerable initiative and judgment in day-to-day operations. Important contacts are required with the public, officials of other government agencies, contractors, and consulting engineers. The Deputy Director of Public Works has direct supervision over the General Services Division including the Facilities Maintenance and Equipment Maintenance Sections, the Warehouse and other Engineers within the General Services Division. QUALIFICATIONS: Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of civil engineering related to design and construction of facilities, multispecialty projects, bridges, streets, storm drains, and NPDES programs, including three (3) years supervisory/management experience in a municipal agency. Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in Civil or Structural Engineering. Master’s degree in Engineering, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field is highly desirable. Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer from the State of California. Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license issued from the California Department of Motor Vehicles by date of appointment. The annual salary for the Deputy Director of Public Works is up to $202,140 DOQ. The City offers an attractive benefits package, including CalPERS retirement. Please click on the below link for more information regarding this position and to view the recruitment brochure: Deputy Director of Public Works This position is open until filled. The first review date is Friday, August 25, 2023. To apply for this exciting career opportunity, please send a compelling cover letter and your detailed resume electronically to: apply@bobhallandassociates.com . Application materials will be screened in relation to the criteria described in this brochure. Candidates deemed to be the most highly qualified will be invited to participate in the selection process. Please contact Bob Hall at (714) 309-9104 should you have any questions regarding this position or the recruitment process. Please refer to the job flyer for benefits information. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
City of Los Angeles
City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
job description POSITION: DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF SPEECHWRITING The Deputy Director of Speechwriting is responsible for public and private speeches given by the Mayor. They will work closely with the Mayor, senior staff, and other stakeholders to develop and implement a strategic speechwriting program that reflects the mayor's priorities and vision. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Developing speeches: They will be responsible for researching, writing, and editing speeches for the mayor on a wide range of topics, including policy announcements, community events, and public appearances. They must have excellent writing skills and the ability to tailor speeches to specific audiences and contexts. Conducting research: They will be responsible for conducting research on various policy issues and topics to ensure that the mayor's speeches are well-informed and based on accurate data and information. They need to have strong research skills and the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, and concise language. Collaborating with other staff: They will work closely with other members of the mayor's staff, including policy advisors, communications staff, and event planners, to ensure that the mayor's speeches are aligned with the overall goals and priorities of the administration. Building relationships: They need to develop strong relationships with community leaders, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders to ensure that the mayor's speeches resonate with the public and address the concerns and needs of diverse communities. Monitoring public sentiment: They will need to be aware of public sentiment and trends, and be able to adjust speech content and delivery accordingly to ensure that the mayor's messages resonate with the public. To be successful as the Deputy Director of Speechwriting to the mayor, candidates should have strong communication skills, excellent writing skills, and the ability to work effectively under pressure. They should also have a deep understanding of public policy issues and be able to translate complex ideas into clear and compelling language. Additionally, you should be able to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, including elected officials, community leaders, and advocacy groups. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: At least 4 years relevant experience. REFERENCES: Please list 3 references, their emails and their phone numbers. How to apply Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Mayor.Jobs@lacity.org with “Deputy Director of Speechwriting” in the subject line no later than Friday, December 29, 2023. Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and suitable candidates may be contacted and hired before the application deadline. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly. This is an exempt, at-will position. The individual appointed to this position will not accrue any civil service tenure, contractual employment rights, or due process rights. The incumbent may be removed, without any finding of cause, by the hiring authority. The City of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Please call (213) 744-9300 if you need assistance. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found here . exempt employment If employment is said to be exempt, it is meant that the employment is exempted from the civil service provisions of the City Charter. In order to receive a regular civil service appointment, employees must have successfully participated in a civil service examination, received a high enough score on the examination to be placed on and receive an appointment from an eligible list, and they must serve a probationary period. Exempt employees do not compete in a civil service examination, they are not placed on an eligible list and receive an appointment from that list, nor do they serve a probationary period. As a result, exempt employees do not have what is referred to as a “property interest” in their job. Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority and can be terminated at any time without cause. Employees with a property interest in their job, i.e. civil service employees, cannot be deprived of their employment(discharged or suspended) without due process. General Information About Exempt Employment Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority, and as such, they may be discharged, suspended or otherwise disciplined without cause. Exempt employees have no property interest in their employment, and any procedural benefit or other prerogative extended to them by their appointing authority is not intended to create and does not create any such property interest. No officer or employee of the City may make to any other officer or employee any representation of a property interest in employment which does not correspond to Charter provisions unless the City Council, by ordinance, permits such representation. No unauthorized representation can serve as the basis of an employee's reliance on, or expectation of, a property interest. Employees Seeking To Become Civil Service Employees There is no protective leave for an exempt employee appointed to a civil service position. Upon receiving a civil service appointment and passing probation, the former exempt employee will be subject to the Civil Service provisions described in Article X of the City Charter. Upon appointment, the civil service employee will begin to accrue displacement and layoff seniority on the first day of his/her civil service appointment and may file for promotional examinations for which s/he qualifies. A full or half-time exempt employee appointed to a full or half-time civil service position continues to: contribute to the Retirement System; accrue vacation time; accrue sick time; receive anniversary date salary increases; and, receive health and dental benefits identical to those received in the civil service position. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Closing Date/Time: 12/29/23
Nov 17, 2023
job description POSITION: DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF SPEECHWRITING The Deputy Director of Speechwriting is responsible for public and private speeches given by the Mayor. They will work closely with the Mayor, senior staff, and other stakeholders to develop and implement a strategic speechwriting program that reflects the mayor's priorities and vision. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Developing speeches: They will be responsible for researching, writing, and editing speeches for the mayor on a wide range of topics, including policy announcements, community events, and public appearances. They must have excellent writing skills and the ability to tailor speeches to specific audiences and contexts. Conducting research: They will be responsible for conducting research on various policy issues and topics to ensure that the mayor's speeches are well-informed and based on accurate data and information. They need to have strong research skills and the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, and concise language. Collaborating with other staff: They will work closely with other members of the mayor's staff, including policy advisors, communications staff, and event planners, to ensure that the mayor's speeches are aligned with the overall goals and priorities of the administration. Building relationships: They need to develop strong relationships with community leaders, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders to ensure that the mayor's speeches resonate with the public and address the concerns and needs of diverse communities. Monitoring public sentiment: They will need to be aware of public sentiment and trends, and be able to adjust speech content and delivery accordingly to ensure that the mayor's messages resonate with the public. To be successful as the Deputy Director of Speechwriting to the mayor, candidates should have strong communication skills, excellent writing skills, and the ability to work effectively under pressure. They should also have a deep understanding of public policy issues and be able to translate complex ideas into clear and compelling language. Additionally, you should be able to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, including elected officials, community leaders, and advocacy groups. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: At least 4 years relevant experience. REFERENCES: Please list 3 references, their emails and their phone numbers. How to apply Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Mayor.Jobs@lacity.org with “Deputy Director of Speechwriting” in the subject line no later than Friday, December 29, 2023. Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and suitable candidates may be contacted and hired before the application deadline. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly. This is an exempt, at-will position. The individual appointed to this position will not accrue any civil service tenure, contractual employment rights, or due process rights. The incumbent may be removed, without any finding of cause, by the hiring authority. The City of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Please call (213) 744-9300 if you need assistance. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found here . exempt employment If employment is said to be exempt, it is meant that the employment is exempted from the civil service provisions of the City Charter. In order to receive a regular civil service appointment, employees must have successfully participated in a civil service examination, received a high enough score on the examination to be placed on and receive an appointment from an eligible list, and they must serve a probationary period. Exempt employees do not compete in a civil service examination, they are not placed on an eligible list and receive an appointment from that list, nor do they serve a probationary period. As a result, exempt employees do not have what is referred to as a “property interest” in their job. Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority and can be terminated at any time without cause. Employees with a property interest in their job, i.e. civil service employees, cannot be deprived of their employment(discharged or suspended) without due process. General Information About Exempt Employment Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority, and as such, they may be discharged, suspended or otherwise disciplined without cause. Exempt employees have no property interest in their employment, and any procedural benefit or other prerogative extended to them by their appointing authority is not intended to create and does not create any such property interest. No officer or employee of the City may make to any other officer or employee any representation of a property interest in employment which does not correspond to Charter provisions unless the City Council, by ordinance, permits such representation. No unauthorized representation can serve as the basis of an employee's reliance on, or expectation of, a property interest. Employees Seeking To Become Civil Service Employees There is no protective leave for an exempt employee appointed to a civil service position. Upon receiving a civil service appointment and passing probation, the former exempt employee will be subject to the Civil Service provisions described in Article X of the City Charter. Upon appointment, the civil service employee will begin to accrue displacement and layoff seniority on the first day of his/her civil service appointment and may file for promotional examinations for which s/he qualifies. A full or half-time exempt employee appointed to a full or half-time civil service position continues to: contribute to the Retirement System; accrue vacation time; accrue sick time; receive anniversary date salary increases; and, receive health and dental benefits identical to those received in the civil service position. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Closing Date/Time: 12/29/23
City of Los Angeles
City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
job description POSITION: Deputy Director of Grants - Public Safety, Grants, Finance & Contracts Unit SUMMARY: The Mayor’s Office of Public Safety (MOPS) strives to serve all Angelenos by implementing and expanding innovative programs, policy solutions, resources and initiatives to build a safer city. The office oversees the City’s public safety agencies, including the Los Angeles Police Department, Fire Department, Emergency Management Department, as well as the law enforcement agencies at the Port of Los Angeles and Los Angeles World Airports. MOPS is made up of a Policy Team, Program Team, Grants, Finance & Contracts Unit, and Crisis Response Team. The Deputy Director of Grants will assist in planning, organizing, managing, and providing administrative direction and oversight of major functions and activities of the grant, and will also participate in formulating policy with respect to the allocation of these grant funds. Additionally, the Deputy Director of Grants would communicate with grantors and stakeholders, draft and monitor transmittals, manage grant spending, as well as program related activities. This position performs diverse, specialized, and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making responsibility. Successful performance of the work requires an extensive professional background, knowledge of grant development and administration principles, and skill in coordinating departmental work with other City of Los Angeles departments and divisions. Responsibilities include performing and directing many of the department’s day-to-day administrative functions. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: To provide professional-level support to the Director of Grants and Finance, and oversee the administration of local, state and federal grants related to homeland security, emergency preparedness and public safety. Job duties include but are not limited to: Assists in the management of Mayor’s Office of Public Safety Grant Unit functions, services, and activities, including researching, analyzing, identifying, securing, and maintaining grant and other categorical funding from various sources; Oversees staff responsible for the administration of grant projects for public safety agencies within the City of Los Angeles, County of Los Angeles, and/or other jurisdictions; Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and priorities for the department; establishes appropriate budget, service, and staffing levels; Continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting; identifies opportunities for improvement and reviews with the Director; directs the implementation of improvements; Managing and reconciling grant budget allocations, reviewing/approving grant expenditures, and ensuring grant spending deadlines are met; Monitoring subrecipient compliance with grant requirements and applying City, State and Federal regulations, as applicable; preparing requests and progress reports to Grantors; and providing information related to City, State and Federal audits; Establishes and maintains contacts with funding agency personnel and potential grant partners; provides timely advice on funding opportunities, requirements, and procedures; Coordinates with other Subrecipients, Jurisdictions, Stakeholders, and officials to identify and prioritize project needs and priorities, align project concepts with funding agency requirements, develop measurable outcomes, prepare budget plans, and coordinate grant preparation assignments for comprehensive grants and special projects; Develops grant applications that meet funding agency requirements and priorities, including writing grant narratives, developing line-item budget and narrative justifications, and completing all required forms and documents; submits grant applications in accordance with varied funding agency requirements; Conducting grant trainings and participating in the facilitation of quarterly meetings with subrecipients; Monitors changes in Federal, State, or Local regulations that may affect assigned functions and operations; implements policy and procedural changes as required; Provides orientation and ongoing technical assistance to grant project directors and personnel on grant implementation, project management, grant closeout, and other funding agency and institutional compliance policies and procedures; Maintains official grant files for audit purposes as required by various funding agency guidelines and state and federal regulations; assists Fiscal with audit activities related to grants; and Participates in and supports employee participation on committees, task forces, and special assignments, including, but not limited to, mandated trainings, workshops, and homeland security and public safety events on behalf of, or with, the Mayor. REQUIREMENTS: An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university A minimum of five years professional experience in grant/project management and implementation, or equivalent experience, including monitoring and management of program and fiscal components of large government contracts Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines. Excellent communication skills and ability to work with Grantors, City department staff, community representatives, and elected officials Experience and strong track record working as part of a team, while also demonstrating leadership initiative and ability to work independently Strong research and writing skills Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software programs. PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: Master’s Degree preferred How to apply Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Mayor.Jobs@lacity.org with “MOPS Deputy Director of Grants” in the subject line no later than December 29, 2023. Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and suitable candidates may be contacted and hired before the application deadline. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly. This is an exempt, at-will position. The individual appointed to this position will not accrue any civil service tenure, contractual employment rights, or due process rights. The incumbent may be removed, without any finding of cause, by the hiring authority. The City of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Please call (213) 744-9300 if you need assistance. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found here . exempt employment If employment is said to be exempt, it is meant that the employment is exempted from the civil service provisions of the City Charter. In order to receive a regular civil service appointment, employees must have successfully participated in a civil service examination, received a high enough score on the examination to be placed on and receive an appointment from an eligible list, and they must serve a probationary period. Exempt employees do not compete in a civil service examination, they are not placed on an eligible list and receive an appointment from that list, nor do they serve a probationary period. As a result, exempt employees do not have what is referred to as a “property interest” in their job. Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority and can be terminated at any time without cause. Employees with a property interest in their job, i.e. civil service employees, cannot be deprived of their employment(discharged or suspended) without due process. General Information About Exempt Employment Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority, and as such, they may be discharged, suspended or otherwise disciplined without cause. Exempt employees have no property interest in their employment, and any procedural benefit or other prerogative extended to them by their appointing authority is not intended to create and does not create any such property interest. No officer or employee of the City may make to any other officer or employee any representation of a property interest in employment which does not correspond to Charter provisions unless the City Council, by ordinance, permits such representation. No unauthorized representation can serve as the basis of an employee's reliance on, or expectation of, a property interest. Employees Seeking To Become Civil Service Employees There is no protective leave for an exempt employee appointed to a civil service position. Upon receiving a civil service appointment and passing probation, the former exempt employee will be subject to the Civil Service provisions described in Article X of the City Charter. Upon appointment, the civil service employee will begin to accrue displacement and layoff seniority on the first day of his/her civil service appointment and may file for promotional examinations for which s/he qualifies. A full or half-time exempt employee appointed to a full or half-time civil service position continues to: contribute to the Retirement System; accrue vacation time; accrue sick time; receive anniversary date salary increases; and, receive health and dental benefits identical to those received in the civil service position. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Closing Date/Time: 12/29/23
Nov 22, 2023
job description POSITION: Deputy Director of Grants - Public Safety, Grants, Finance & Contracts Unit SUMMARY: The Mayor’s Office of Public Safety (MOPS) strives to serve all Angelenos by implementing and expanding innovative programs, policy solutions, resources and initiatives to build a safer city. The office oversees the City’s public safety agencies, including the Los Angeles Police Department, Fire Department, Emergency Management Department, as well as the law enforcement agencies at the Port of Los Angeles and Los Angeles World Airports. MOPS is made up of a Policy Team, Program Team, Grants, Finance & Contracts Unit, and Crisis Response Team. The Deputy Director of Grants will assist in planning, organizing, managing, and providing administrative direction and oversight of major functions and activities of the grant, and will also participate in formulating policy with respect to the allocation of these grant funds. Additionally, the Deputy Director of Grants would communicate with grantors and stakeholders, draft and monitor transmittals, manage grant spending, as well as program related activities. This position performs diverse, specialized, and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making responsibility. Successful performance of the work requires an extensive professional background, knowledge of grant development and administration principles, and skill in coordinating departmental work with other City of Los Angeles departments and divisions. Responsibilities include performing and directing many of the department’s day-to-day administrative functions. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: To provide professional-level support to the Director of Grants and Finance, and oversee the administration of local, state and federal grants related to homeland security, emergency preparedness and public safety. Job duties include but are not limited to: Assists in the management of Mayor’s Office of Public Safety Grant Unit functions, services, and activities, including researching, analyzing, identifying, securing, and maintaining grant and other categorical funding from various sources; Oversees staff responsible for the administration of grant projects for public safety agencies within the City of Los Angeles, County of Los Angeles, and/or other jurisdictions; Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and priorities for the department; establishes appropriate budget, service, and staffing levels; Continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting; identifies opportunities for improvement and reviews with the Director; directs the implementation of improvements; Managing and reconciling grant budget allocations, reviewing/approving grant expenditures, and ensuring grant spending deadlines are met; Monitoring subrecipient compliance with grant requirements and applying City, State and Federal regulations, as applicable; preparing requests and progress reports to Grantors; and providing information related to City, State and Federal audits; Establishes and maintains contacts with funding agency personnel and potential grant partners; provides timely advice on funding opportunities, requirements, and procedures; Coordinates with other Subrecipients, Jurisdictions, Stakeholders, and officials to identify and prioritize project needs and priorities, align project concepts with funding agency requirements, develop measurable outcomes, prepare budget plans, and coordinate grant preparation assignments for comprehensive grants and special projects; Develops grant applications that meet funding agency requirements and priorities, including writing grant narratives, developing line-item budget and narrative justifications, and completing all required forms and documents; submits grant applications in accordance with varied funding agency requirements; Conducting grant trainings and participating in the facilitation of quarterly meetings with subrecipients; Monitors changes in Federal, State, or Local regulations that may affect assigned functions and operations; implements policy and procedural changes as required; Provides orientation and ongoing technical assistance to grant project directors and personnel on grant implementation, project management, grant closeout, and other funding agency and institutional compliance policies and procedures; Maintains official grant files for audit purposes as required by various funding agency guidelines and state and federal regulations; assists Fiscal with audit activities related to grants; and Participates in and supports employee participation on committees, task forces, and special assignments, including, but not limited to, mandated trainings, workshops, and homeland security and public safety events on behalf of, or with, the Mayor. REQUIREMENTS: An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university A minimum of five years professional experience in grant/project management and implementation, or equivalent experience, including monitoring and management of program and fiscal components of large government contracts Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines. Excellent communication skills and ability to work with Grantors, City department staff, community representatives, and elected officials Experience and strong track record working as part of a team, while also demonstrating leadership initiative and ability to work independently Strong research and writing skills Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software programs. PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: Master’s Degree preferred How to apply Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Mayor.Jobs@lacity.org with “MOPS Deputy Director of Grants” in the subject line no later than December 29, 2023. Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and suitable candidates may be contacted and hired before the application deadline. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly. This is an exempt, at-will position. The individual appointed to this position will not accrue any civil service tenure, contractual employment rights, or due process rights. The incumbent may be removed, without any finding of cause, by the hiring authority. The City of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Please call (213) 744-9300 if you need assistance. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found here . exempt employment If employment is said to be exempt, it is meant that the employment is exempted from the civil service provisions of the City Charter. In order to receive a regular civil service appointment, employees must have successfully participated in a civil service examination, received a high enough score on the examination to be placed on and receive an appointment from an eligible list, and they must serve a probationary period. Exempt employees do not compete in a civil service examination, they are not placed on an eligible list and receive an appointment from that list, nor do they serve a probationary period. As a result, exempt employees do not have what is referred to as a “property interest” in their job. Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority and can be terminated at any time without cause. Employees with a property interest in their job, i.e. civil service employees, cannot be deprived of their employment(discharged or suspended) without due process. General Information About Exempt Employment Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority, and as such, they may be discharged, suspended or otherwise disciplined without cause. Exempt employees have no property interest in their employment, and any procedural benefit or other prerogative extended to them by their appointing authority is not intended to create and does not create any such property interest. No officer or employee of the City may make to any other officer or employee any representation of a property interest in employment which does not correspond to Charter provisions unless the City Council, by ordinance, permits such representation. No unauthorized representation can serve as the basis of an employee's reliance on, or expectation of, a property interest. Employees Seeking To Become Civil Service Employees There is no protective leave for an exempt employee appointed to a civil service position. Upon receiving a civil service appointment and passing probation, the former exempt employee will be subject to the Civil Service provisions described in Article X of the City Charter. Upon appointment, the civil service employee will begin to accrue displacement and layoff seniority on the first day of his/her civil service appointment and may file for promotional examinations for which s/he qualifies. A full or half-time exempt employee appointed to a full or half-time civil service position continues to: contribute to the Retirement System; accrue vacation time; accrue sick time; receive anniversary date salary increases; and, receive health and dental benefits identical to those received in the civil service position. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Closing Date/Time: 12/29/23
City of Boynton Beach, FL
Boynton Beach, Florida, United States
Purpose of Classification The purpose of this classification is to assist in directing operations of the Public Works Department, including Administration, Facilities Management, Fleet Management, Parks Maintenance, Street Maintenance, Construction Management, Engineering, and Solid Waste Divisions. This position report to the Director of Public Works. Essential Functions The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals. Assists in directing operations and activities of the Public Works Department, including Administration, Facilities Management, Fleet Maintenance, Parks Maintenance, Street Maintenance, Construction Management, Engineering, and Solid Waste divisions; coordinates organizes and monitors division activities; supervises division leaders; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work; troubleshoots problem situations. Provides information, assistance and technical expertise to contractors, developers, and property owners; responds to questions, concerns or complaints and initiates problem resolution; discusses problem areas with property owners, property managers, contractors, or other departments; provides technical assistance and consultation to other City departments. Ensures departmental compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; ensures adherence to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; executes city ordinances and enforces building codes; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations. Consults with assigned staff to review work requirements, status of work, and problems; assists with complex or problem situations; provides direction, advice, and technical expertise. Consults with Director of Public Works, City Manager, City Commissioners, and other officials to review department operations/activities, review/resolve problems, receive advice/direction, and provide recommendations; coordinates work activities with those of other departments, contractors, consultants, outside agencies, or others as needed. Coordinates department activities with those of other departments, contractors, outside agencies, or others as needed. Assists in preparing and administering departmental budget; monitors division budgets; assists in authorizing and monitoring expenditures and overtime, determining manpower needs, and seeking funding sources. Manages department operations; assists in developing/implementing long/short term goals, plans and objectives; designs, implements and evaluates new programs; assists in establishing/implementing policies and procedures; assists in setting department performance standards and monitoring performance of each division; assists in setting/monitoring department service levels; resolves internal problems with division heads. Develops, updates, and implements departmental policies and procedures; drafts ordinances. Coordinates or conducts special projects/assignments as needed. Provides information, assistance and technical expertise to contractors, developers, and property owners; responds to questions, concerns, or complaints and initiates problem resolution; discusses problem areas with property owners, property managers, contractors, or other departments; provides technical assistance and consultation to other city departments. Meets with citizen groups, community organizations, and interested entities concerning city projects as needed. Compiles or monitors various administrative/statistical data pertaining to department operations; performs research; makes applicable calculations; analyzes data and identifies trends; prepares/generates reports. Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, computations, budget documents, performance appraisals, or other documents. Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, computations, budget documents, invoices, requests for payment, technical codes, ordinances, regulations, specifications, standards, policies, procedures, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate. Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, database, performs basic maintenance of computer system and office equipment, such as backing up data or replacing paper, ink, or toner. Operates a variety of equipment and tools associated with inspection activities, which may include a motor vehicle, radio communications equipment, projector, blueprint copier, drafting instruments, or general office equipment. Communicates with city officials, employees, other departments, government agencies, engineers, architects, developers, contractors, property owners, the public, outside agencies, the media, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, resolve problems, or give/receive advice or direction. Covers for Department Director in his/her absence. Attends various meetings, serves on committees, and makes speeches or presentations as needed. Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate. Provides resources for administrative/technical training to staff members through seminars, including project management, planning and control systems for construction management, or other topics. This position is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is expected to respond to the worksite after hours and on weekends when necessary. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, typing documents, making copies, sending/receiving faxes, or filing documentation. Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed. Performs other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree with course work emphasis in business management, public administration, civil engineering, or closely related field ; and Six (6) years management experience that includes public works administration and a combination of Fleet Management, Facilities Management, Streets Maintenance, Park Maintenance, Construction Services, Solid Waste or Engineering ; and M ust possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Supplemental Information COMMUNICATION COMPETENCIES Data Utilization: Requires the ability to synthesize, hypothesize, and/or theorize concerning data involving modification of existing policies, strategies and/or methods to meet unique or unusual conditions. Requires the ability to do so within the context of existing organizational theories and management principles. Human Interaction: Requires the ability to function in a director capacity for a major organizational unit requiring significant internal and external interaction. Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisor and/or design data and information. Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations involving basic algebraic principles and formulas, and basic geometric principles and calculations. Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgement to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems. Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgement, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the direction, control and planning of an entire program or set of programs. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Demonstrated knowledge of water, wastewater, stormwater and reuse processes, equipment. Demonstrated knowledge of the federal, state, and local environmental regulations regarding water, wastewater, stormwater and reuse systems. Demonstrated understanding and utilization of financial data and key performance indicators to support process performance. Demonstrates understanding in developing and use of Hydraulic modeling. Experience with and ability to ensure effective oversight and compliance with regulatory and environmental guidelines and regulations. Experience in master planning, asset management, performance indicators and strategic planning for utilities Experience in designing water and wastewater SCADA systems including the design, programming, and construction of the system. Experience in job layout and execution. Experience in construction management. Experience in process engineering. Experience in process and rotating equipment operation/troubleshooting as well as condition assessment. Working knowledge of work management/database management systems utilization and data analysis. Experience in resource management. Ability to be a positive role model and provide effective leadership. Ability to effectively supervise assigned staff and to expeditiously resolve employee issues and concerns. Ability to successfully develop collaborative working relationships with the department director and peers, and with other departments, contractors, consultants, outside agencies, and all other stakeholders. PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate and control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and rapid adjustments. ADA Compliance Physical Ability : Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Sensory Requirements : Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally. Environmental Factors : Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as traffic hazards. The City of Boynton Beach, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12101 et. seq.), the City of Boynton Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat of significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability. VETERANS' PREFERENCE Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority in the City’s hiring process. Additionally, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary. Full-time employees (those regularly scheduled to work at least 30hours per week) are eligible for the City's benefit package. The City of Boynton Beach's comprehensive benefits packageincludes: • Student Loan Forgiveness • Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Care Plan • Basic Term Life Insurance • Supplemental Life Insurance • Dependent Life Insurance • Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance • CityPension Plan • Short Term Disability and other Supplemental Plans • Long Term Disability Insurance • Employee Assistance Program • 457 Savings Plan (three options) • Paid Annual Leave / Vacation • Bonus Vacation Hours • 12Paid Holidays • Paid Sick Leave / Family Sick Leave • Educational Assistance Program *( Depending on budget funding ) •On-site Training Program • Wellness Program • Pre-Paid Legal and Identity Theft Protection Plans • Credit Union • Tax Deferred 125 Premium Plan • Flexible Spending Account • Direct Deposit • Social Security Student Loan Forgiveness Let your City of Boynton Beach employment work for you! Under the U.S. Department of Education’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, your student loan balance may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time with a governmental agency. Visit StudentAid.gov/publicservice for more information or to see if you qualify. Health Insurance The City pays the entire premium for an eligible employee. The employee may elect to cover a spouse and/or dependent children by paying the applicable premium for the dependent(s). Dental Insurance Premiums for eligible employeesare paid by the City. Premiums for any covered dependent are paid by the employee with a contribution by the City. Vision Care Plan Premiums for eligible employees are paid by the City. Premiums for any covered dependent(s) are paid by the employee. Life Insurance / Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance The City provides each eligible employee with term lifeandaccidental death insurance. Supplemental Life Insurance / Supplemental AD&D Insurance Employees may purchase supplemental term life insurance on an individual-choice basis with premiums based on age. A matching amount of Accidental Death insurance may also be purchased. Dependent Life Insurance Employees who select supplemental coverage for themselves may also purchase coverage for their spouse and dependent children. City Retirement / Pension Plans The City has pension plans for general employees, police, and firefighters. Each plan is contributory with both the employee and the City contributing to the program. Supplemental Plans Supplemental plans provide direct cash payments regardless of any other coverage you may have, and are designed to help fill in any gaps in a medical plan. The employee pays the premiums for these supplemental plans. Short and Long Term Disability The City provides Short and Long Term Disability insurance to eligible employees. The plan is designed to cover a disability sustained on or off the job. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) The City contracts with an employee assistance program (EAP) toprovide employees and their dependentswith free, confidential and professional counseling to help resolve personal or family problems. Deferred Compensation Plans (457 Plans) The City makes available three deferred compensation plans that the employee may voluntarily contribute to on a tax-deferred basis. Vacation All full-time employees accrue time toward paid vacation leave. Accrual begins immediately and vacation may be taken after six months of employment. Holidays The City observes 12 paid holidays throughout the year. Sick Leave / Family Sick Leave Full-time employees accrue one day ofsick leaveper month. An employee may elect to use up to 5 days per year of accrued sick time for illness in his/her immediate family. Tuition Assistance *( Depending on availablebudget funding ) The Tuition Assistance Program reimburses eligible employees for successful completion of approved courses leading to Associate, Bachelor and Master degrees. Wellness Program The City offers many wellness activities and programs throughout the year. Prepaid Legal Services and Identity Theft Protection Plan Employees may chooseto enroll ina prepaid legal service plan and an identity theft protection plan. The employee pays the premiums for these plans. Credit Union All City employees mayjoin the Credit Union of Palm Beach County. In addition to savings and checking accounts, the Credit Union offers different types of loans, investment choices and recreational opportunities. Section 125 Plan for Health and Dental Premium Section 125 of the Internal Revenue code allows you to have your dependent coverage premiums deducted before payroll taxes are withheld resulting in tax savings to you. Flexible Spending Accounts Employees mayparticipate in flexible spending accounts for reimbursement of medical and/or dependent care expenses . Direct Deposit Employees may have their bi-weekly paycheck deposited to the financial institution of their choice. Closing Date/Time: 12/31/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Nov 30, 2023
Full Time
Purpose of Classification The purpose of this classification is to assist in directing operations of the Public Works Department, including Administration, Facilities Management, Fleet Management, Parks Maintenance, Street Maintenance, Construction Management, Engineering, and Solid Waste Divisions. This position report to the Director of Public Works. Essential Functions The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals. Assists in directing operations and activities of the Public Works Department, including Administration, Facilities Management, Fleet Maintenance, Parks Maintenance, Street Maintenance, Construction Management, Engineering, and Solid Waste divisions; coordinates organizes and monitors division activities; supervises division leaders; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work; troubleshoots problem situations. Provides information, assistance and technical expertise to contractors, developers, and property owners; responds to questions, concerns or complaints and initiates problem resolution; discusses problem areas with property owners, property managers, contractors, or other departments; provides technical assistance and consultation to other City departments. Ensures departmental compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; ensures adherence to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; executes city ordinances and enforces building codes; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations. Consults with assigned staff to review work requirements, status of work, and problems; assists with complex or problem situations; provides direction, advice, and technical expertise. Consults with Director of Public Works, City Manager, City Commissioners, and other officials to review department operations/activities, review/resolve problems, receive advice/direction, and provide recommendations; coordinates work activities with those of other departments, contractors, consultants, outside agencies, or others as needed. Coordinates department activities with those of other departments, contractors, outside agencies, or others as needed. Assists in preparing and administering departmental budget; monitors division budgets; assists in authorizing and monitoring expenditures and overtime, determining manpower needs, and seeking funding sources. Manages department operations; assists in developing/implementing long/short term goals, plans and objectives; designs, implements and evaluates new programs; assists in establishing/implementing policies and procedures; assists in setting department performance standards and monitoring performance of each division; assists in setting/monitoring department service levels; resolves internal problems with division heads. Develops, updates, and implements departmental policies and procedures; drafts ordinances. Coordinates or conducts special projects/assignments as needed. Provides information, assistance and technical expertise to contractors, developers, and property owners; responds to questions, concerns, or complaints and initiates problem resolution; discusses problem areas with property owners, property managers, contractors, or other departments; provides technical assistance and consultation to other city departments. Meets with citizen groups, community organizations, and interested entities concerning city projects as needed. Compiles or monitors various administrative/statistical data pertaining to department operations; performs research; makes applicable calculations; analyzes data and identifies trends; prepares/generates reports. Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, computations, budget documents, performance appraisals, or other documents. Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, computations, budget documents, invoices, requests for payment, technical codes, ordinances, regulations, specifications, standards, policies, procedures, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate. Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, database, performs basic maintenance of computer system and office equipment, such as backing up data or replacing paper, ink, or toner. Operates a variety of equipment and tools associated with inspection activities, which may include a motor vehicle, radio communications equipment, projector, blueprint copier, drafting instruments, or general office equipment. Communicates with city officials, employees, other departments, government agencies, engineers, architects, developers, contractors, property owners, the public, outside agencies, the media, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, resolve problems, or give/receive advice or direction. Covers for Department Director in his/her absence. Attends various meetings, serves on committees, and makes speeches or presentations as needed. Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate. Provides resources for administrative/technical training to staff members through seminars, including project management, planning and control systems for construction management, or other topics. This position is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is expected to respond to the worksite after hours and on weekends when necessary. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, typing documents, making copies, sending/receiving faxes, or filing documentation. Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed. Performs other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree with course work emphasis in business management, public administration, civil engineering, or closely related field ; and Six (6) years management experience that includes public works administration and a combination of Fleet Management, Facilities Management, Streets Maintenance, Park Maintenance, Construction Services, Solid Waste or Engineering ; and M ust possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Supplemental Information COMMUNICATION COMPETENCIES Data Utilization: Requires the ability to synthesize, hypothesize, and/or theorize concerning data involving modification of existing policies, strategies and/or methods to meet unique or unusual conditions. Requires the ability to do so within the context of existing organizational theories and management principles. Human Interaction: Requires the ability to function in a director capacity for a major organizational unit requiring significant internal and external interaction. Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisor and/or design data and information. Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations involving basic algebraic principles and formulas, and basic geometric principles and calculations. Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgement to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems. Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgement, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the direction, control and planning of an entire program or set of programs. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Demonstrated knowledge of water, wastewater, stormwater and reuse processes, equipment. Demonstrated knowledge of the federal, state, and local environmental regulations regarding water, wastewater, stormwater and reuse systems. Demonstrated understanding and utilization of financial data and key performance indicators to support process performance. Demonstrates understanding in developing and use of Hydraulic modeling. Experience with and ability to ensure effective oversight and compliance with regulatory and environmental guidelines and regulations. Experience in master planning, asset management, performance indicators and strategic planning for utilities Experience in designing water and wastewater SCADA systems including the design, programming, and construction of the system. Experience in job layout and execution. Experience in construction management. Experience in process engineering. Experience in process and rotating equipment operation/troubleshooting as well as condition assessment. Working knowledge of work management/database management systems utilization and data analysis. Experience in resource management. Ability to be a positive role model and provide effective leadership. Ability to effectively supervise assigned staff and to expeditiously resolve employee issues and concerns. Ability to successfully develop collaborative working relationships with the department director and peers, and with other departments, contractors, consultants, outside agencies, and all other stakeholders. PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate and control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and rapid adjustments. ADA Compliance Physical Ability : Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Sensory Requirements : Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally. Environmental Factors : Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as traffic hazards. The City of Boynton Beach, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12101 et. seq.), the City of Boynton Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat of significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability. VETERANS' PREFERENCE Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority in the City’s hiring process. Additionally, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary. Full-time employees (those regularly scheduled to work at least 30hours per week) are eligible for the City's benefit package. The City of Boynton Beach's comprehensive benefits packageincludes: • Student Loan Forgiveness • Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Care Plan • Basic Term Life Insurance • Supplemental Life Insurance • Dependent Life Insurance • Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance • CityPension Plan • Short Term Disability and other Supplemental Plans • Long Term Disability Insurance • Employee Assistance Program • 457 Savings Plan (three options) • Paid Annual Leave / Vacation • Bonus Vacation Hours • 12Paid Holidays • Paid Sick Leave / Family Sick Leave • Educational Assistance Program *( Depending on budget funding ) •On-site Training Program • Wellness Program • Pre-Paid Legal and Identity Theft Protection Plans • Credit Union • Tax Deferred 125 Premium Plan • Flexible Spending Account • Direct Deposit • Social Security Student Loan Forgiveness Let your City of Boynton Beach employment work for you! Under the U.S. Department of Education’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, your student loan balance may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time with a governmental agency. Visit StudentAid.gov/publicservice for more information or to see if you qualify. Health Insurance The City pays the entire premium for an eligible employee. The employee may elect to cover a spouse and/or dependent children by paying the applicable premium for the dependent(s). Dental Insurance Premiums for eligible employeesare paid by the City. Premiums for any covered dependent are paid by the employee with a contribution by the City. Vision Care Plan Premiums for eligible employees are paid by the City. Premiums for any covered dependent(s) are paid by the employee. Life Insurance / Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance The City provides each eligible employee with term lifeandaccidental death insurance. Supplemental Life Insurance / Supplemental AD&D Insurance Employees may purchase supplemental term life insurance on an individual-choice basis with premiums based on age. A matching amount of Accidental Death insurance may also be purchased. Dependent Life Insurance Employees who select supplemental coverage for themselves may also purchase coverage for their spouse and dependent children. City Retirement / Pension Plans The City has pension plans for general employees, police, and firefighters. Each plan is contributory with both the employee and the City contributing to the program. Supplemental Plans Supplemental plans provide direct cash payments regardless of any other coverage you may have, and are designed to help fill in any gaps in a medical plan. The employee pays the premiums for these supplemental plans. Short and Long Term Disability The City provides Short and Long Term Disability insurance to eligible employees. The plan is designed to cover a disability sustained on or off the job. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) The City contracts with an employee assistance program (EAP) toprovide employees and their dependentswith free, confidential and professional counseling to help resolve personal or family problems. Deferred Compensation Plans (457 Plans) The City makes available three deferred compensation plans that the employee may voluntarily contribute to on a tax-deferred basis. Vacation All full-time employees accrue time toward paid vacation leave. Accrual begins immediately and vacation may be taken after six months of employment. Holidays The City observes 12 paid holidays throughout the year. Sick Leave / Family Sick Leave Full-time employees accrue one day ofsick leaveper month. An employee may elect to use up to 5 days per year of accrued sick time for illness in his/her immediate family. Tuition Assistance *( Depending on availablebudget funding ) The Tuition Assistance Program reimburses eligible employees for successful completion of approved courses leading to Associate, Bachelor and Master degrees. Wellness Program The City offers many wellness activities and programs throughout the year. Prepaid Legal Services and Identity Theft Protection Plan Employees may chooseto enroll ina prepaid legal service plan and an identity theft protection plan. The employee pays the premiums for these plans. Credit Union All City employees mayjoin the Credit Union of Palm Beach County. In addition to savings and checking accounts, the Credit Union offers different types of loans, investment choices and recreational opportunities. Section 125 Plan for Health and Dental Premium Section 125 of the Internal Revenue code allows you to have your dependent coverage premiums deducted before payroll taxes are withheld resulting in tax savings to you. Flexible Spending Accounts Employees mayparticipate in flexible spending accounts for reimbursement of medical and/or dependent care expenses . Direct Deposit Employees may have their bi-weekly paycheck deposited to the financial institution of their choice. Closing Date/Time: 12/31/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
CALAVERAS COUNTY, CA
San Andreas, California, United States
Position Description Calaveras County offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. The annual salary for this position is $123,281 - $149,864 with a 3% increase effective January 2024 (bringing the annual salary to approximately $126,963 - $154,356), a 3% increase effective January 2025 (bringing the annual salary to approximately $130,769 - $158,974), and a 3% increase effective January 2026 (bringing the annual salary to approximately $134,680 - $163,737). After successful completion of your probationary period, a 5% merit increase may be granted. Merit increases may be granted annually thereafter to the top step. A 2.5% Longevity incentive will be earned at 6, 10, 15, 20, and 25 years of service. DEFINITION: Under general direction, assists the Public Works Director with the management of day-to-day departmental operations; assumes substantive and significant responsibility for specific departmental or division(s) administration; and does related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is a management level position which serves as a principal assistant to the Department Head. Incumbents in this classification may act on behalf of the Department Head in their absence and will normally be assigned responsibility for one area/division such as general engineering, road maintenance, project management, development services but may oversee other divisions or programs within the department, as assigned. Example of Duties Assists Department Head with departmental management activities including program analysis, planning, implementation, and coordination responsibilities. Supervises the work of subordinate staff in a variety of areas including development services, road maintenance or project management, as assigned. May confer and coordinate program activities with other Public Works Divisions, County departments, and outside agencies to ensure that impacts to internal and external stakeholders are positive and productive. Serves as a departmental liaison with state representatives and other agency employees. Prepares and presents reports to a variety of interested groups, including the County Board of Supervisors. May participate in preliminary and final budget hearings, making recommendations as appropriate. Analyzes and reviews staff reports, making recommendations as appropriate. Assists in establishing and maintaining departmental timelines and priorities. Assures related activities comply with established standards, requirements, policies and procedures. Maintains current knowledge of laws, codes, rules, regulations and pending legislation related to department operations. Handles cost assessments, staff supervision, staff training, and contract administration. Oversees, develops, and evaluates applications for grant funding, and manages grant funding received from various local, state, and federal sources. Reviews bid documents, specifications, legal mandates, and other project data for compliance with applicable regulations. Directs preparation of plans, specifications, estimates, and other documents necessary for construction contracts and requests for proposals for professional service agreements. Minimum Qualifications DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Desirable qualifications include a combination of experience, training, and education, which substantially demonstrates the following knowledge, skills, and abilities. Knowledge of: Advanced principles, practices and techniques involved in engineering, project management and delivery, with specific knowledge and experience in the same area; advanced principles and practices of management, leadership, motivation, team building, and conflict resolution; planning, design, and coordination of public works projects; standard and accepted organizational and management practices; standard and accepted principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluations; standard and accepted principles and practices of work safety; programs, policies, and operational needs; applicable local, state, and federal rules, regulations, and laws related to the planning and development of public works projects; project and personnel management activities of a Public Works department; principles of governmental accounting, financing and budgeting; planning, designing and coordination of public works projects; contract preparation and administration; research, analysis and evaluation techniques; project development and control; operations of a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software; and exemplary oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to: Plan, organize, and direct the activities of departmental staff; recommend policies, identify needs, develop, design and implement program objectives, procedures, budgets, staffing requirements and evaluation techniques; perform effectively under pressure from emergent conditions, deadlines or management constraints; establish and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships with others; supervise, train and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; evaluate management problems and present appropriate corrective alternatives, solutions and recommendations; interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; plan and organize own work and work of others; perform a variety of activities involved in the overall project delivery, program and personnel management activities of the division and department; and coordinate and organize project delivery activities and flow of communications and information to ensure effective and efficient outcomes. Skill to: Know and understand all aspects of assigned job; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; analyze work papers, reports, and special projects; understand laws, regulations, and codes; develop, interpret, and evaluate staff reports; research, analyze, and present a variety of program and project information to governing boards, and community groups; develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned division; provide positive and effective program and policy guidance to Department Head: analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of departmental and County-wide goals and objectives; interpret and apply County and departmental policies, procedures, rules, and regulations in an effective and timely manner; analyze fiscal, operational, project, program, and technical reports; plan, organize, and schedule priorities for self and others in an effective and timely manner; organize, implement and direct activities of assigned staff; manage, supervise, train, and evaluate performance of assigned staff; remember various personnel rules; analyze program and project budgets, working papers, and technical reports; successfully develop, manage, and monitor program and project budgets; prepare, interpret, and evaluate RFP’s/RFQ’s; and identify and interpret technical and numerical information. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or related field and five (5) years of increasingly responsible supervisory-level project delivery experience, managing a variety of complex duties. An additional three (3) years of progressively responsible management-level experience with major public works projects, engineering, road construction, finance and/or administration, preferably with a governmental entity is required. Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, engineering, or closely related field is required. A relevant Master’s degree may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required experience. Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer with the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers is required. Special Requirements Possession of an appropriate California driver’s license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles is required. Bargaining Unit 4 - Mid-Management & Professional Exempt Employees For available Health/Dental/Vision insurance please visit the County BENEFITS WEBPAGE. NEW * Assist-To-Own program to help Couny employees purchase a home. Program Highlights: Down Payment Assistance, up to 5.5% of the Total Mortgage Loan. Available with purchase of a primary residence. Variety of Mortgage Loan options (FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Mortgage Loans). No first-time homebuyer requirement to qualify. Flexible guidelines: Minimum FICO 640; Maximum DTI 50%. Flexible income limits, up to moderate income levels; no income limits for FHA and VA. For more information, vists Calaveras County Assist-to-Own Extra-Hire: Extra-hire employees are not eligible for step advances, vacation, seniority rights, holiday pay or other certain employee benefits. They are entitled to 24 hours of sick leave per year and eligilbe for the county's CORE Medical plan but not eligible for dental or vision insurance. Vacation days: 0 - 3 complete years = 80 hours per year. After 6 months you can take your first week. 3 - 10 complete years = 120 hours per year 10 years+ = 160 per year Holidays :13 paid holidays per year. Sick Leave: 12 days annual sick leave accrual with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave is accrued at 3.69 hours for each full 80 hours of payroll period. 60 hours of sick leave can be used for immediate family, parent spouse, child or sibling. Management Time Off (MTO) : 40 annually, pro-rated if hired on/after July 1st. Merit: After successfully completing twenty-six (26) pay periods, a 5% merit increase may be granted.Merit increases may be granted annually thereafter to the top step. Probation Period: New employees remain in a probationary status for 26 pay periods.. Longevity Incentives @ 2.5% for each of the following: 5.5 years (if hired before March 28, 2005) 6 years 10 years 15 years 20 years 25 years Flexible Spending Accounts under Section 125 Flexible Spending:Pre-Tax Medical Reimbursement - Max contribution of $2,500 annually Flexible Spending:Pre-Tax Dependent Care Account - Max contribution of $5,000 annually Section 125 Plan :Additional insurance is available through the Section 125 plan and may be purchased from a representative during open enrollment or by appointment when they are on-site. AFLAC Heart & Stroke Insurance Cancer Insurance Accident Insurance Universal Life Insurance Short Term Disability Insurance LEGALSHIELD Life Insurance: $50,000.00 County paid Retirement Information: CalPERS: CLASSIC MEMBERS: 2% at 55 PEPRA MEMBERS: 2% at 62 Additional Retirement Plan: The County offers a 457 Government plan. Employees can contribute u to this deferred compensation plan ( Pre or Post Tax options ).The County utilizes VALIC. Participating employees will receive a County paid match of up to $50 a month Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Sep 22, 2023
Full Time
Position Description Calaveras County offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. The annual salary for this position is $123,281 - $149,864 with a 3% increase effective January 2024 (bringing the annual salary to approximately $126,963 - $154,356), a 3% increase effective January 2025 (bringing the annual salary to approximately $130,769 - $158,974), and a 3% increase effective January 2026 (bringing the annual salary to approximately $134,680 - $163,737). After successful completion of your probationary period, a 5% merit increase may be granted. Merit increases may be granted annually thereafter to the top step. A 2.5% Longevity incentive will be earned at 6, 10, 15, 20, and 25 years of service. DEFINITION: Under general direction, assists the Public Works Director with the management of day-to-day departmental operations; assumes substantive and significant responsibility for specific departmental or division(s) administration; and does related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is a management level position which serves as a principal assistant to the Department Head. Incumbents in this classification may act on behalf of the Department Head in their absence and will normally be assigned responsibility for one area/division such as general engineering, road maintenance, project management, development services but may oversee other divisions or programs within the department, as assigned. Example of Duties Assists Department Head with departmental management activities including program analysis, planning, implementation, and coordination responsibilities. Supervises the work of subordinate staff in a variety of areas including development services, road maintenance or project management, as assigned. May confer and coordinate program activities with other Public Works Divisions, County departments, and outside agencies to ensure that impacts to internal and external stakeholders are positive and productive. Serves as a departmental liaison with state representatives and other agency employees. Prepares and presents reports to a variety of interested groups, including the County Board of Supervisors. May participate in preliminary and final budget hearings, making recommendations as appropriate. Analyzes and reviews staff reports, making recommendations as appropriate. Assists in establishing and maintaining departmental timelines and priorities. Assures related activities comply with established standards, requirements, policies and procedures. Maintains current knowledge of laws, codes, rules, regulations and pending legislation related to department operations. Handles cost assessments, staff supervision, staff training, and contract administration. Oversees, develops, and evaluates applications for grant funding, and manages grant funding received from various local, state, and federal sources. Reviews bid documents, specifications, legal mandates, and other project data for compliance with applicable regulations. Directs preparation of plans, specifications, estimates, and other documents necessary for construction contracts and requests for proposals for professional service agreements. Minimum Qualifications DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Desirable qualifications include a combination of experience, training, and education, which substantially demonstrates the following knowledge, skills, and abilities. Knowledge of: Advanced principles, practices and techniques involved in engineering, project management and delivery, with specific knowledge and experience in the same area; advanced principles and practices of management, leadership, motivation, team building, and conflict resolution; planning, design, and coordination of public works projects; standard and accepted organizational and management practices; standard and accepted principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluations; standard and accepted principles and practices of work safety; programs, policies, and operational needs; applicable local, state, and federal rules, regulations, and laws related to the planning and development of public works projects; project and personnel management activities of a Public Works department; principles of governmental accounting, financing and budgeting; planning, designing and coordination of public works projects; contract preparation and administration; research, analysis and evaluation techniques; project development and control; operations of a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software; and exemplary oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to: Plan, organize, and direct the activities of departmental staff; recommend policies, identify needs, develop, design and implement program objectives, procedures, budgets, staffing requirements and evaluation techniques; perform effectively under pressure from emergent conditions, deadlines or management constraints; establish and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships with others; supervise, train and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; evaluate management problems and present appropriate corrective alternatives, solutions and recommendations; interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; plan and organize own work and work of others; perform a variety of activities involved in the overall project delivery, program and personnel management activities of the division and department; and coordinate and organize project delivery activities and flow of communications and information to ensure effective and efficient outcomes. Skill to: Know and understand all aspects of assigned job; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; analyze work papers, reports, and special projects; understand laws, regulations, and codes; develop, interpret, and evaluate staff reports; research, analyze, and present a variety of program and project information to governing boards, and community groups; develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned division; provide positive and effective program and policy guidance to Department Head: analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of departmental and County-wide goals and objectives; interpret and apply County and departmental policies, procedures, rules, and regulations in an effective and timely manner; analyze fiscal, operational, project, program, and technical reports; plan, organize, and schedule priorities for self and others in an effective and timely manner; organize, implement and direct activities of assigned staff; manage, supervise, train, and evaluate performance of assigned staff; remember various personnel rules; analyze program and project budgets, working papers, and technical reports; successfully develop, manage, and monitor program and project budgets; prepare, interpret, and evaluate RFP’s/RFQ’s; and identify and interpret technical and numerical information. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering or related field and five (5) years of increasingly responsible supervisory-level project delivery experience, managing a variety of complex duties. An additional three (3) years of progressively responsible management-level experience with major public works projects, engineering, road construction, finance and/or administration, preferably with a governmental entity is required. Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, engineering, or closely related field is required. A relevant Master’s degree may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required experience. Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer with the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers is required. Special Requirements Possession of an appropriate California driver’s license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles is required. Bargaining Unit 4 - Mid-Management & Professional Exempt Employees For available Health/Dental/Vision insurance please visit the County BENEFITS WEBPAGE. NEW * Assist-To-Own program to help Couny employees purchase a home. Program Highlights: Down Payment Assistance, up to 5.5% of the Total Mortgage Loan. Available with purchase of a primary residence. Variety of Mortgage Loan options (FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Mortgage Loans). No first-time homebuyer requirement to qualify. Flexible guidelines: Minimum FICO 640; Maximum DTI 50%. Flexible income limits, up to moderate income levels; no income limits for FHA and VA. For more information, vists Calaveras County Assist-to-Own Extra-Hire: Extra-hire employees are not eligible for step advances, vacation, seniority rights, holiday pay or other certain employee benefits. They are entitled to 24 hours of sick leave per year and eligilbe for the county's CORE Medical plan but not eligible for dental or vision insurance. Vacation days: 0 - 3 complete years = 80 hours per year. After 6 months you can take your first week. 3 - 10 complete years = 120 hours per year 10 years+ = 160 per year Holidays :13 paid holidays per year. Sick Leave: 12 days annual sick leave accrual with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave is accrued at 3.69 hours for each full 80 hours of payroll period. 60 hours of sick leave can be used for immediate family, parent spouse, child or sibling. Management Time Off (MTO) : 40 annually, pro-rated if hired on/after July 1st. Merit: After successfully completing twenty-six (26) pay periods, a 5% merit increase may be granted.Merit increases may be granted annually thereafter to the top step. Probation Period: New employees remain in a probationary status for 26 pay periods.. Longevity Incentives @ 2.5% for each of the following: 5.5 years (if hired before March 28, 2005) 6 years 10 years 15 years 20 years 25 years Flexible Spending Accounts under Section 125 Flexible Spending:Pre-Tax Medical Reimbursement - Max contribution of $2,500 annually Flexible Spending:Pre-Tax Dependent Care Account - Max contribution of $5,000 annually Section 125 Plan :Additional insurance is available through the Section 125 plan and may be purchased from a representative during open enrollment or by appointment when they are on-site. AFLAC Heart & Stroke Insurance Cancer Insurance Accident Insurance Universal Life Insurance Short Term Disability Insurance LEGALSHIELD Life Insurance: $50,000.00 County paid Retirement Information: CalPERS: CLASSIC MEMBERS: 2% at 55 PEPRA MEMBERS: 2% at 62 Additional Retirement Plan: The County offers a 457 Government plan. Employees can contribute u to this deferred compensation plan ( Pre or Post Tax options ).The County utilizes VALIC. Participating employees will receive a County paid match of up to $50 a month Closing Date/Time: Continuous
City of Los Angeles
City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
job description POSITION: Deputy Director of Justice, Crime, and Safety SUMMARY: The Mayor’s Office of Public Safety (MOPS) strives to serve all Angelenos by implementing and expanding innovative programs, policy solutions, resources and initiatives to build a safer city. The office oversees the City’s public safety agencies, including the Los Angeles Police Department, Fire Department, Emergency Management Department, as well as the law enforcement agencies at the Port of LA and Los Angeles World Airports. MOPS is made up of a Policy Team, Program Team, Grants & Finance Unit, and Crisis Response Team. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Deputy Director will assist in formulating policy for the City of Los Angeles (“City”) with respect to public safety, working directly with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and the Board of Police Commissioners. The Deputy Director will be the primary liaison to the LAPD, support various policy matters, and work with other regional law enforcement agencies, state and federal agencies, and non-governmental organizations on justice, crime, and safety issues. Job duties include the following: Develop overarching policy solutions related to justice, crime, and safety; Develop strategies to reduce crime and gun violence as well as advance police reform and community policing; Ensure transparency and open communication on policing matters; Support efforts to compile, share, and analyze public safety data; Design strategies to recruit additional qualified City police officers, and ensure inclusive hiring practices; Develop strategies to enhance innovative service delivery programs; Support research, development, and implementation of legislative priorities; Develop innovative technological solutions to everyday public safety issues; Negotiate and coordinate public safety, policing, and related policy decisions with other jurisdictions, grantors, City Departments, community representatives, and elected officials; Assist in oversight of public safety and homeland security grant projects in conjunction with the LAPD, including: Assist in the design of program components; Plan implementation of accepted grant proposals, often in conjunction with partners and/or sub-grantees; Identify funding opportunities for homeland security and public safety programming; and Develop appropriate budgets for grant administration and execution; Establish partnerships across sectors on policing and public safety initiatives; Support policy aspects of the City budget development process related to the LAPD; Prepare written and oral briefings to the Mayor, City Council, and other staff regarding public safety issues; Attend LAPD or related public safety events on behalf of or with the Mayor; and Assist and advise the Mayor during activation of the City Emergency Operations Center and other large-scale events to ensure coordination between the City, County, State, and federal government. REQUIREMENTS: A degree from an accredited college or university; minimum of five years professional experience in related policy development and implementation, or equivalent experience; proven record of exercising good judgment and professionalism in a fast paced and/or intense working environment; strong writing and research skills; excellent communication skills and ability to work with City department staff, executive level staff, grantors, community representatives and elected officials; ability to work independently while contributing to, working within, and valuing an overall team structure; and proficiency with traditional office software programs. How to apply Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Mayor.Jobs@lacity.org with “MOPS Deputy Director - Justice, Crime, and Safety” in the subject line no later than Friday, December 1, 2023 (extended. Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and suitable candidates may be contacted and hired before the application deadline. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly as the job posting may close before the listed deadline. This is an exempt, at-will position. The individual appointed to this position will not accrue any civil service tenure, contractual employment rights, or due process rights. The incumbent may be removed, without any finding of cause, by the hiring authority. The City of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Please call (213) 744-9300 if you need assistance. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found here . exempt employment If employment is said to be exempt, it is meant that the employment is exempted from the civil service provisions of the City Charter. In order to receive a regular civil service appointment, employees must have successfully participated in a civil service examination, received a high enough score on the examination to be placed on and receive an appointment from an eligible list, and they must serve a probationary period. Exempt employees do not compete in a civil service examination, they are not placed on an eligible list and receive an appointment from that list, nor do they serve a probationary period. As a result, exempt employees do not have what is referred to as a “property interest” in their job. Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority and can be terminated at any time without cause. Employees with a property interest in their job, i.e. civil service employees, cannot be deprived of their employment(discharged or suspended) without due process. General Information About Exempt Employment Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority, and as such, they may be discharged, suspended or otherwise disciplined without cause. Exempt employees have no property interest in their employment, and any procedural benefit or other prerogative extended to them by their appointing authority is not intended to create and does not create any such property interest. No officer or employee of the City may make to any other officer or employee any representation of a property interest in employment which does not correspond to Charter provisions unless the City Council, by ordinance, permits such representation. No unauthorized representation can serve as the basis of an employee's reliance on, or expectation of, a property interest. Employees Seeking To Become Civil Service Employees There is no protective leave for an exempt employee appointed to a civil service position. Upon receiving a civil service appointment and passing probation, the former exempt employee will be subject to the Civil Service provisions described in Article X of the City Charter. Upon appointment, the civil service employee will begin to accrue displacement and layoff seniority on the first day of his/her civil service appointment and may file for promotional examinations for which s/he qualifies. A full or half-time exempt employee appointed to a full or half-time civil service position continues to: contribute to the Retirement System; accrue vacation time; accrue sick time; receive anniversary date salary increases; and, receive health and dental benefits identical to those received in the civil service position. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Closing Date/Time: 12/1/23
Nov 10, 2023
job description POSITION: Deputy Director of Justice, Crime, and Safety SUMMARY: The Mayor’s Office of Public Safety (MOPS) strives to serve all Angelenos by implementing and expanding innovative programs, policy solutions, resources and initiatives to build a safer city. The office oversees the City’s public safety agencies, including the Los Angeles Police Department, Fire Department, Emergency Management Department, as well as the law enforcement agencies at the Port of LA and Los Angeles World Airports. MOPS is made up of a Policy Team, Program Team, Grants & Finance Unit, and Crisis Response Team. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Deputy Director will assist in formulating policy for the City of Los Angeles (“City”) with respect to public safety, working directly with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and the Board of Police Commissioners. The Deputy Director will be the primary liaison to the LAPD, support various policy matters, and work with other regional law enforcement agencies, state and federal agencies, and non-governmental organizations on justice, crime, and safety issues. Job duties include the following: Develop overarching policy solutions related to justice, crime, and safety; Develop strategies to reduce crime and gun violence as well as advance police reform and community policing; Ensure transparency and open communication on policing matters; Support efforts to compile, share, and analyze public safety data; Design strategies to recruit additional qualified City police officers, and ensure inclusive hiring practices; Develop strategies to enhance innovative service delivery programs; Support research, development, and implementation of legislative priorities; Develop innovative technological solutions to everyday public safety issues; Negotiate and coordinate public safety, policing, and related policy decisions with other jurisdictions, grantors, City Departments, community representatives, and elected officials; Assist in oversight of public safety and homeland security grant projects in conjunction with the LAPD, including: Assist in the design of program components; Plan implementation of accepted grant proposals, often in conjunction with partners and/or sub-grantees; Identify funding opportunities for homeland security and public safety programming; and Develop appropriate budgets for grant administration and execution; Establish partnerships across sectors on policing and public safety initiatives; Support policy aspects of the City budget development process related to the LAPD; Prepare written and oral briefings to the Mayor, City Council, and other staff regarding public safety issues; Attend LAPD or related public safety events on behalf of or with the Mayor; and Assist and advise the Mayor during activation of the City Emergency Operations Center and other large-scale events to ensure coordination between the City, County, State, and federal government. REQUIREMENTS: A degree from an accredited college or university; minimum of five years professional experience in related policy development and implementation, or equivalent experience; proven record of exercising good judgment and professionalism in a fast paced and/or intense working environment; strong writing and research skills; excellent communication skills and ability to work with City department staff, executive level staff, grantors, community representatives and elected officials; ability to work independently while contributing to, working within, and valuing an overall team structure; and proficiency with traditional office software programs. How to apply Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Mayor.Jobs@lacity.org with “MOPS Deputy Director - Justice, Crime, and Safety” in the subject line no later than Friday, December 1, 2023 (extended. Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and suitable candidates may be contacted and hired before the application deadline. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly as the job posting may close before the listed deadline. This is an exempt, at-will position. The individual appointed to this position will not accrue any civil service tenure, contractual employment rights, or due process rights. The incumbent may be removed, without any finding of cause, by the hiring authority. The City of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Please call (213) 744-9300 if you need assistance. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found here . exempt employment If employment is said to be exempt, it is meant that the employment is exempted from the civil service provisions of the City Charter. In order to receive a regular civil service appointment, employees must have successfully participated in a civil service examination, received a high enough score on the examination to be placed on and receive an appointment from an eligible list, and they must serve a probationary period. Exempt employees do not compete in a civil service examination, they are not placed on an eligible list and receive an appointment from that list, nor do they serve a probationary period. As a result, exempt employees do not have what is referred to as a “property interest” in their job. Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority and can be terminated at any time without cause. Employees with a property interest in their job, i.e. civil service employees, cannot be deprived of their employment(discharged or suspended) without due process. General Information About Exempt Employment Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority, and as such, they may be discharged, suspended or otherwise disciplined without cause. Exempt employees have no property interest in their employment, and any procedural benefit or other prerogative extended to them by their appointing authority is not intended to create and does not create any such property interest. No officer or employee of the City may make to any other officer or employee any representation of a property interest in employment which does not correspond to Charter provisions unless the City Council, by ordinance, permits such representation. No unauthorized representation can serve as the basis of an employee's reliance on, or expectation of, a property interest. Employees Seeking To Become Civil Service Employees There is no protective leave for an exempt employee appointed to a civil service position. Upon receiving a civil service appointment and passing probation, the former exempt employee will be subject to the Civil Service provisions described in Article X of the City Charter. Upon appointment, the civil service employee will begin to accrue displacement and layoff seniority on the first day of his/her civil service appointment and may file for promotional examinations for which s/he qualifies. A full or half-time exempt employee appointed to a full or half-time civil service position continues to: contribute to the Retirement System; accrue vacation time; accrue sick time; receive anniversary date salary increases; and, receive health and dental benefits identical to those received in the civil service position. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Closing Date/Time: 12/1/23
City of Los Angeles
City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
job description POSITION: DEPUTY DIRECTOR, LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS The Mayor’s Office of Legislative Affairs ensures that the entire Mayor’s Office cultivates and maintains strong and healthy working relationships with the City Council. The Legislative Affairs team acts as the bridge to the City Council, coordinating with them on the Mayor’s top policy priorities that require legislative action. The Office also works in close collaboration with the City Clerk to process transmittals and council files internally throughout the Mayor’s office, as well as all commissioner appointments. SUMMARY: Mayor Bass has made it a priority to form close and collaborative working relationships with each member of the Los Angeles City Council. Her issue-area priorities and goals for the city include solving the homelessness crisis, public safety, and community safety align with the City Council. This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in creating strong working relationships between the Mayor and the City Council, and who are ready to join the Mayor’s Team in their work to achieve a more equitable, healthy, and safe Los Angeles. We need someone that is familiar with the city’s legislative process, including familiarity with the city’s municipal code, administrative code, charter, and Council Rules. The candidate should also have an understanding of the critical issues of our City, and experience working among key policymakers and stakeholders in the City of Los Angeles, including the Los Angeles City Council. Our Deputy Director should demonstrate a superior ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, should be thorough and detail-oriented, be a great team player, and be adaptable to any situation. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Deputy Director will jump right in as a member of the Legislative Affairs Team, tracking all City Council and Committee agendas and ensuring that the other Mayor’s Teams are aware of pending legislative actions that could impact their work. The Deputy Director will be responsible for cultivating strong working relationships with staff from each Council Office, as well as throughout the Mayor’s office. Job duties include: Overseeing the drafting of the weekly Legislative Calendar, to help the Mayor’s Team track upcoming items in Council and Committee meetings. Writing legislative briefing memos for Council and committee meetings. Tracking city legislation and policy initiatives relevant to the Mayor’s priority areas Keeping the Mayor’s staff informed of relevant legislation and policy initiatives Working collaboratively with City Council staff to ensure the Mayor’s policy agenda is moved forward. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Worked in a position that required positive and constructive interaction with constituents and stakeholders, in order to move forward legislation, policy, or a project. Worked as legislative staff for a member of the Los Angeles City Council, or other comparable elected office, or in a position that required engaging with and briefing an elected official. Tracked and provided analysis on legislation, and produced timely, comprehensive, and well-written legislative briefing memos. Assisted in working on an annual legislative budget process. Worked to successfully shepherd a legislative action through the legislative process, including working with multiple legislative offices to shape and build support for a piece of legislation. Preferred but not required: Managed staff in a supervisory capacity. REFERENCES: Reference should be made available upon request. How to apply Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Mayor.Jobs@lacity.org with “DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS” in the subject line no later than December 29, 2023. Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and suitable candidates may be contacted and hired before the application deadline. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly. This is an exempt, at-will position. The individual appointed to this position will not accrue any civil service tenure, contractual employment rights, or due process rights. The incumbent may be removed, without any finding of cause, by the hiring authority. The City of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Please call (213) 744-9300 if you need assistance. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found here . exempt employment If employment is said to be exempt, it is meant that the employment is exempted from the civil service provisions of the City Charter. In order to receive a regular civil service appointment, employees must have successfully participated in a civil service examination, received a high enough score on the examination to be placed on and receive an appointment from an eligible list, and they must serve a probationary period. Exempt employees do not compete in a civil service examination, they are not placed on an eligible list and receive an appointment from that list, nor do they serve a probationary period. As a result, exempt employees do not have what is referred to as a “property interest” in their job. Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority and can be terminated at any time without cause. Employees with a property interest in their job, i.e. civil service employees, cannot be deprived of their employment(discharged or suspended) without due process. General Information About Exempt Employment Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority, and as such, they may be discharged, suspended or otherwise disciplined without cause. Exempt employees have no property interest in their employment, and any procedural benefit or other prerogative extended to them by their appointing authority is not intended to create and does not create any such property interest. No officer or employee of the City may make to any other officer or employee any representation of a property interest in employment which does not correspond to Charter provisions unless the City Council, by ordinance, permits such representation. No unauthorized representation can serve as the basis of an employee's reliance on, or expectation of, a property interest. Employees Seeking To Become Civil Service Employees There is no protective leave for an exempt employee appointed to a civil service position. Upon receiving a civil service appointment and passing probation, the former exempt employee will be subject to the Civil Service provisions described in Article X of the City Charter. Upon appointment, the civil service employee will begin to accrue displacement and layoff seniority on the first day of his/her civil service appointment and may file for promotional examinations for which s/he qualifies. A full or half-time exempt employee appointed to a full or half-time civil service position continues to: contribute to the Retirement System; accrue vacation time; accrue sick time; receive anniversary date salary increases; and, receive health and dental benefits identical to those received in the civil service position. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Closing Date/Time: 12/29/23
Nov 22, 2023
job description POSITION: DEPUTY DIRECTOR, LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS The Mayor’s Office of Legislative Affairs ensures that the entire Mayor’s Office cultivates and maintains strong and healthy working relationships with the City Council. The Legislative Affairs team acts as the bridge to the City Council, coordinating with them on the Mayor’s top policy priorities that require legislative action. The Office also works in close collaboration with the City Clerk to process transmittals and council files internally throughout the Mayor’s office, as well as all commissioner appointments. SUMMARY: Mayor Bass has made it a priority to form close and collaborative working relationships with each member of the Los Angeles City Council. Her issue-area priorities and goals for the city include solving the homelessness crisis, public safety, and community safety align with the City Council. This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in creating strong working relationships between the Mayor and the City Council, and who are ready to join the Mayor’s Team in their work to achieve a more equitable, healthy, and safe Los Angeles. We need someone that is familiar with the city’s legislative process, including familiarity with the city’s municipal code, administrative code, charter, and Council Rules. The candidate should also have an understanding of the critical issues of our City, and experience working among key policymakers and stakeholders in the City of Los Angeles, including the Los Angeles City Council. Our Deputy Director should demonstrate a superior ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, should be thorough and detail-oriented, be a great team player, and be adaptable to any situation. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Deputy Director will jump right in as a member of the Legislative Affairs Team, tracking all City Council and Committee agendas and ensuring that the other Mayor’s Teams are aware of pending legislative actions that could impact their work. The Deputy Director will be responsible for cultivating strong working relationships with staff from each Council Office, as well as throughout the Mayor’s office. Job duties include: Overseeing the drafting of the weekly Legislative Calendar, to help the Mayor’s Team track upcoming items in Council and Committee meetings. Writing legislative briefing memos for Council and committee meetings. Tracking city legislation and policy initiatives relevant to the Mayor’s priority areas Keeping the Mayor’s staff informed of relevant legislation and policy initiatives Working collaboratively with City Council staff to ensure the Mayor’s policy agenda is moved forward. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Worked in a position that required positive and constructive interaction with constituents and stakeholders, in order to move forward legislation, policy, or a project. Worked as legislative staff for a member of the Los Angeles City Council, or other comparable elected office, or in a position that required engaging with and briefing an elected official. Tracked and provided analysis on legislation, and produced timely, comprehensive, and well-written legislative briefing memos. Assisted in working on an annual legislative budget process. Worked to successfully shepherd a legislative action through the legislative process, including working with multiple legislative offices to shape and build support for a piece of legislation. Preferred but not required: Managed staff in a supervisory capacity. REFERENCES: Reference should be made available upon request. How to apply Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Mayor.Jobs@lacity.org with “DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS” in the subject line no later than December 29, 2023. Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and suitable candidates may be contacted and hired before the application deadline. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly. This is an exempt, at-will position. The individual appointed to this position will not accrue any civil service tenure, contractual employment rights, or due process rights. The incumbent may be removed, without any finding of cause, by the hiring authority. The City of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Please call (213) 744-9300 if you need assistance. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found here . exempt employment If employment is said to be exempt, it is meant that the employment is exempted from the civil service provisions of the City Charter. In order to receive a regular civil service appointment, employees must have successfully participated in a civil service examination, received a high enough score on the examination to be placed on and receive an appointment from an eligible list, and they must serve a probationary period. Exempt employees do not compete in a civil service examination, they are not placed on an eligible list and receive an appointment from that list, nor do they serve a probationary period. As a result, exempt employees do not have what is referred to as a “property interest” in their job. Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority and can be terminated at any time without cause. Employees with a property interest in their job, i.e. civil service employees, cannot be deprived of their employment(discharged or suspended) without due process. General Information About Exempt Employment Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority, and as such, they may be discharged, suspended or otherwise disciplined without cause. Exempt employees have no property interest in their employment, and any procedural benefit or other prerogative extended to them by their appointing authority is not intended to create and does not create any such property interest. No officer or employee of the City may make to any other officer or employee any representation of a property interest in employment which does not correspond to Charter provisions unless the City Council, by ordinance, permits such representation. No unauthorized representation can serve as the basis of an employee's reliance on, or expectation of, a property interest. Employees Seeking To Become Civil Service Employees There is no protective leave for an exempt employee appointed to a civil service position. Upon receiving a civil service appointment and passing probation, the former exempt employee will be subject to the Civil Service provisions described in Article X of the City Charter. Upon appointment, the civil service employee will begin to accrue displacement and layoff seniority on the first day of his/her civil service appointment and may file for promotional examinations for which s/he qualifies. A full or half-time exempt employee appointed to a full or half-time civil service position continues to: contribute to the Retirement System; accrue vacation time; accrue sick time; receive anniversary date salary increases; and, receive health and dental benefits identical to those received in the civil service position. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Closing Date/Time: 12/29/23
ABOUT THE POSITION: The Deputy Director - Water Administration serves as a division manager and directs, plans, manages, reviews, administers and supervises the budgetary and financial operations, billing operations, customer service, and legislative analysis areas of the Water Department. The Deputy Director – Water Administration manages multiple projects, billing related softwares, and provides presentations to policy makers and members of the public. Managing a team of twenty-seven, the Deputy Director – Water Administration provides supervision, coaching and mentoring, as well as exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:
Has big picture perspective of finance and budget issues Citywide as it relates to the Department's goals and initiatives
Is able to draw from previous management and administrative experience to analyze administrative and management problems, systems and budgets, draw logical conclusions, recommend and implement policy and procedural changes
Has knowledge and understanding of enterprise funding, water and/or sewer rate setting process, demand fee analysis, and financing methodologies and implementation
Can present and explain complex financial data and concepts to a variety of audiences
Is able to make strategic recommendations to the Director, Board of Public Utilities and the City Council on budget and financial matters that will protect and ensure the financial stability of the various enterprise funds
Understands the laws, rules and regulations relating to financial management of utility enterprise funds
Significant years' experience overseeing a division who's primary responsibilities include triaging and resolving billing issues involving utility customers
HOW TO APPLY: Please complete a thoughtful, thorough Supplemental Questionnaire submission. As part of the selection process, your responses to these questions will be scored using criteria specific to this position. Incomplete responses, or responses such as "See Resume" can result in disqualification from the selection process. For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Angela Dick at adick@srcity.org . Examples of Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties: The following duties are considered essential for this job classification.
Assist in the development and implementation of Water Department goals, objectives and performance measures; develop, implement and monitor long-term plans; and recommend and administer policies and procedures for assigned programs;
Manage and participate in cost of service and rate analyses for potable and recycled water and wastewater; make recommendations and presentations to the Board of Public Utilities and City Council;
Assume management responsibility for assigned services and activities of the Water Department;
Coordinate administrative and public relations activities within the department and with other City departments and outside agencies;
Negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues;
Coordinate the development, preparation and administration of the annual budget for the Water Department, including department-specific enterprise funds such as water and wastewater; manage budgetary control systems; calculate cost distribution and provides financial forecasting and planning;
Track the adopted budget and prepare periodic budget reviews for submission to the divisions, Director, the City Finance Department and City Manager's Office, the Board of Public Utilities and the City Council;
Oversee and review major financial transactions and monitor expenditures of Water Department funds;
Participate in the development, administration, and oversight of division budgets;
Manage the Water Billing division which is responsible for billing and collecting revenue, managing and providing customer service to all water and sewer accounts;
Manage the software agreements related to Water billing, automated meter reading, and revenue collection;
Monitor effectiveness and efficiency of the various software platforms and manage the resolution of issues;
Coordinate or assist in coordinating interactions with City administrative functions; Provide support and assistance in the development of general procedures for the administration and management of activities associated with the collection, treatment, and distribution of water and wastewater;
Accomplish special projects as assigned by the Water Director;
Select, train, motivate, supervise and evaluate assigned staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees on performance issues; respond to staff questions and concerns; and make discipline recommendations to the Director;
Oversee Water's use of various funding sources such as revenue bonds, State Revolving Loans, WRDA appropriations, grants, and other state or federal funding avenues; coordinate Water’s participation in and preparation for water or wastewater revenue bonds; and other financing for Capital Projects;
Assist in the preparation of agenda items for the Board of Public Utilities and the City Council;
Provide assistance to the Water division managers on administrative, management, policy and financial matters;
Monitor changes in laws, regulations, and technology pertaining to water and wastewater utilities administration and City or departmental operations; implement policy and procedural changes as required;
Oversee Water’s legislative work related to programs, policies, procedures, and operations as well as participation in State, Federal and Water related Association meetings and committees.
Provide support to staff that assist, review and coordinate Water’s agreements with the City Attorney’s Office;
Provide staff support for the Board of Public Utilities Budget Subcommittee, the Board of Public Utilities, and the Subregional Technical Advisory Committee;
Review and update administrative procedures for department programs; monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods, and identify opportunities for improvement and direct the implementation of changes.
Additional Duties : In addition to the duties listed in the Essential Duties section, the incumbent in this classification may perform the following duties. This classification may not be assigned all duties listed, nor do the examples cover all duties which may be assigned:
Serve as Board of Public Utilities representative on the Investment Management Committee;
Provide support and assistance in the review and update of operating procedures for all department programs which involve the operation of water delivery, water conservation, water quality, wastewater collection, wastewater treatment, water and wastewater maintenance, industrial waste/pretreatment, wastewater reuse and disposal, water billing, administration, management, and finance;
May serve as staff liaison between the Water Department and the member agencies of the subregional wastewater treatment and reuse system;
Review and approve all Technical Advisory Committee minutes for content and accuracy;
Make or coordinate public relations presentations to local organizations, service clubs, and media about the department's mission and the rate setting process;
May serve as Acting Water Director in the absence of the Director, and perform related duties as assigned.
* To view the complete Deputy Director - Water Administration job description, please click HERE
Nov 22, 2023
Full Time
ABOUT THE POSITION: The Deputy Director - Water Administration serves as a division manager and directs, plans, manages, reviews, administers and supervises the budgetary and financial operations, billing operations, customer service, and legislative analysis areas of the Water Department. The Deputy Director – Water Administration manages multiple projects, billing related softwares, and provides presentations to policy makers and members of the public. Managing a team of twenty-seven, the Deputy Director – Water Administration provides supervision, coaching and mentoring, as well as exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:
Has big picture perspective of finance and budget issues Citywide as it relates to the Department's goals and initiatives
Is able to draw from previous management and administrative experience to analyze administrative and management problems, systems and budgets, draw logical conclusions, recommend and implement policy and procedural changes
Has knowledge and understanding of enterprise funding, water and/or sewer rate setting process, demand fee analysis, and financing methodologies and implementation
Can present and explain complex financial data and concepts to a variety of audiences
Is able to make strategic recommendations to the Director, Board of Public Utilities and the City Council on budget and financial matters that will protect and ensure the financial stability of the various enterprise funds
Understands the laws, rules and regulations relating to financial management of utility enterprise funds
Significant years' experience overseeing a division who's primary responsibilities include triaging and resolving billing issues involving utility customers
HOW TO APPLY: Please complete a thoughtful, thorough Supplemental Questionnaire submission. As part of the selection process, your responses to these questions will be scored using criteria specific to this position. Incomplete responses, or responses such as "See Resume" can result in disqualification from the selection process. For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Angela Dick at adick@srcity.org . Examples of Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties: The following duties are considered essential for this job classification.
Assist in the development and implementation of Water Department goals, objectives and performance measures; develop, implement and monitor long-term plans; and recommend and administer policies and procedures for assigned programs;
Manage and participate in cost of service and rate analyses for potable and recycled water and wastewater; make recommendations and presentations to the Board of Public Utilities and City Council;
Assume management responsibility for assigned services and activities of the Water Department;
Coordinate administrative and public relations activities within the department and with other City departments and outside agencies;
Negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues;
Coordinate the development, preparation and administration of the annual budget for the Water Department, including department-specific enterprise funds such as water and wastewater; manage budgetary control systems; calculate cost distribution and provides financial forecasting and planning;
Track the adopted budget and prepare periodic budget reviews for submission to the divisions, Director, the City Finance Department and City Manager's Office, the Board of Public Utilities and the City Council;
Oversee and review major financial transactions and monitor expenditures of Water Department funds;
Participate in the development, administration, and oversight of division budgets;
Manage the Water Billing division which is responsible for billing and collecting revenue, managing and providing customer service to all water and sewer accounts;
Manage the software agreements related to Water billing, automated meter reading, and revenue collection;
Monitor effectiveness and efficiency of the various software platforms and manage the resolution of issues;
Coordinate or assist in coordinating interactions with City administrative functions; Provide support and assistance in the development of general procedures for the administration and management of activities associated with the collection, treatment, and distribution of water and wastewater;
Accomplish special projects as assigned by the Water Director;
Select, train, motivate, supervise and evaluate assigned staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees on performance issues; respond to staff questions and concerns; and make discipline recommendations to the Director;
Oversee Water's use of various funding sources such as revenue bonds, State Revolving Loans, WRDA appropriations, grants, and other state or federal funding avenues; coordinate Water’s participation in and preparation for water or wastewater revenue bonds; and other financing for Capital Projects;
Assist in the preparation of agenda items for the Board of Public Utilities and the City Council;
Provide assistance to the Water division managers on administrative, management, policy and financial matters;
Monitor changes in laws, regulations, and technology pertaining to water and wastewater utilities administration and City or departmental operations; implement policy and procedural changes as required;
Oversee Water’s legislative work related to programs, policies, procedures, and operations as well as participation in State, Federal and Water related Association meetings and committees.
Provide support to staff that assist, review and coordinate Water’s agreements with the City Attorney’s Office;
Provide staff support for the Board of Public Utilities Budget Subcommittee, the Board of Public Utilities, and the Subregional Technical Advisory Committee;
Review and update administrative procedures for department programs; monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods, and identify opportunities for improvement and direct the implementation of changes.
Additional Duties : In addition to the duties listed in the Essential Duties section, the incumbent in this classification may perform the following duties. This classification may not be assigned all duties listed, nor do the examples cover all duties which may be assigned:
Serve as Board of Public Utilities representative on the Investment Management Committee;
Provide support and assistance in the review and update of operating procedures for all department programs which involve the operation of water delivery, water conservation, water quality, wastewater collection, wastewater treatment, water and wastewater maintenance, industrial waste/pretreatment, wastewater reuse and disposal, water billing, administration, management, and finance;
May serve as staff liaison between the Water Department and the member agencies of the subregional wastewater treatment and reuse system;
Review and approve all Technical Advisory Committee minutes for content and accuracy;
Make or coordinate public relations presentations to local organizations, service clubs, and media about the department's mission and the rate setting process;
May serve as Acting Water Director in the absence of the Director, and perform related duties as assigned.
* To view the complete Deputy Director - Water Administration job description, please click HERE
Introduction THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year butcan be extended. Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Failure to submit the Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications, Supplemental Questionnaires, and required documentation must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the last day for filing. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will only be accepted on-line. DESCRIPTION THE AGENCY The Alameda County Community Development Agency's mission is to enhance the quality of life of Alameda County residents and plan for the future well-being of the County's diverse communities; to balance the physical, economic and social needs of County residents through land use planning, environmental management, neighborhood improvement, and community development, and to promote and protect agriculture, the environment, economic vitality and human health. The Community Development Agency houses the following departments: Planning Department, Housing and Community Development, Agriculture Weights and Measures, Healthy Homes Department, and Economic and Civic Development Department. For more information about the agency, please visit : Alameda County Community Development Agency . THE POSITION Under general direction, the Assistant Deputy Director, Community Development Agency (CDA), is responsible for the day-to-day operations of one or more divisions in a functional department of CDA, acts as Deputy Director, CDA, in his/her absence only when assigned, and performs related assignments as required. For more detailed information about the job classification, please visit: Assistant Deputy Director, Community Development Agency (#2953) . THE VACANCIES Assistant Deputy Director, Community Development Agency positions are found throughout all departments within CDA. The vacancies are currently available in multiple departments. Candidates are encouraged to provide relevant experience in all applicable areas. The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EITHER I Experience : The equivalent of two years of full-time experience as Senior Planner, Senior Code Enforcement Investigator, Economic and Civic Development Manager, Healthy Homes Manager, Housing and Community Development Manager, Bonds and Finance Manager, Deputy of Agricultural and Standards Services, or equivalent or higher-level classification in the Alameda County classified service. OR II Education : Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. AND Experience : The equivalent of five (5) years of full-time increasingly responsible professional-level experience in a public agency that included at least two (2) years of responsible supervisory experience. Substitution : A master's degree in planning; public or business administration; environmental, political, or social science; economics; marketing; environmental, social or urban studies; public health; public protection; real estate; agriculture; public policy; sociology; or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the equivalent of two (2) years of the non-supervisory experience. License : Must possess a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license. AND Possession of a valid Agricultural Commissioners' License and a valid Sealer of Weights and Measures License issued by the State of California is required for the position of Assistant Deputy Director, Community Development Agency when specialty designated for the Agriculture/ Weights and Measures Department only. Special Requirement : Must be willing to participate in evening meetings and weekends. NOTE : The Civil Service Commission may modify the above minimum qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of : Principles, methods, and procedures of urban planning, economic development redevelopment, and contemporary community development, including utilization ofarchitecture, landscape architecture, engineering, economics, environmental or public health, and social services. Physical, social, economic and legal implications involved in city and regional planning redevelopment, lead poisoning prevention, housing and community development, including the development of urban and suburban environments, safe housing and aesthetic needs. Laws and regulations related to land use, housing and community development, homelessness and laws such as the National Environmental Policy Act and the California Environmental Quality Act. Federal, State and local requirements for Pesticide Use Enforcement, Weights and Measures, Agricultural Pest Detection, Pest Exclusion and Pest Eradication. Pertinent State, municipal and county housing, real estate and enforcement laws. Principles, practices and techniques of budgeting. Public relations. Effective organization, administration and personnel management and training. Research methods, including statistics. Relocation planning, environmental, case management and lead remediation techniques. Program development. Federal and State reporting requirements. Mediation, validation and consensus building. Ability to : Plan, organize, and administer the work of a division within a functional department of a community development agency. Interpret and apply zoning, land use, and other code-enforcement regulations and planning concepts to unusual or difficult land use problems. Interpret and apply public health and lead poisoning policy regulations to health providers and community groups. Interpret and apply agricultural and weighing and measuring laws, regulations and policies to clients and consumers. Solve problems. Analyze and review staff reports and recommendations on community development projects. Work effectively with commissions, boards, medical providers, community based organizations and private organizations concerning matters of real property uses, related planning functions and lead poisoning issues. Coordinate independent community development and environmental and public health studies of a difficult and complex nature. Establish good working relationships with staff, community groups and government agencies. Conduct public hearings and act as hearing officer. Provide effective leadership. Manage human resources. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Interpret and apply Federal, State and County regulations for administering programs. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS The examination will consist of the following steps: A review of the applicants' application and supplemental questionnaire to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. A review of candidates' supplemental questionnaire to select the best qualified candidates to continue in the process. Those candidates considered the best qualified will move on to the final step of the examination process. An oral examinationweighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview will be administered virtually and may contain situational exercises. CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION COMPONENTS. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the "What You Need to Know" section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN The County will inform applicants, via email and with reasonable notice in advance, of any examination process that will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on operational needs. RECRUITMENT PLAN Deadline for Filing 5:00 p.m., Monday, December 4, 2023 Review of Applications for Minimum Qualifications Week of December 11, 2023 Screening for Best Qualified Week of December 28, 2023 Virtual Civil Service Pre-Recorded Oral Exam: January 16 - 26, 2024 Notification of Results: Week of February 5, 2024 SELECTION PLAN Department Hiring Interviews Week of February 19, 2024 WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County's Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statues. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statues. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 12 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Catastrophic Sick Leave Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @acgov.org , @jobaps.com , NoReply@jobaps.com , and NoReplyAlamedaCountyHR@acgov.org as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the 'My applications' button on the Current Job Openings page. Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email boxes Noreply@acgov.org and NoReplyAlamedaCountyHR@acgov.org are routed to unmonitored mailboxes. All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions, please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs . You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied. Maria Tabora | Human Resources Analyst Human Resource Services, County of Alameda (510) 272-6463 | Maria.Tabora@acgov.org www.acgov.org/hrs DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment. Closing Date/Time: 12/4/2023 5:00:00 PM
Nov 10, 2023
Full Time
Introduction THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year butcan be extended. Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Failure to submit the Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications, Supplemental Questionnaires, and required documentation must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the last day for filing. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will only be accepted on-line. DESCRIPTION THE AGENCY The Alameda County Community Development Agency's mission is to enhance the quality of life of Alameda County residents and plan for the future well-being of the County's diverse communities; to balance the physical, economic and social needs of County residents through land use planning, environmental management, neighborhood improvement, and community development, and to promote and protect agriculture, the environment, economic vitality and human health. The Community Development Agency houses the following departments: Planning Department, Housing and Community Development, Agriculture Weights and Measures, Healthy Homes Department, and Economic and Civic Development Department. For more information about the agency, please visit : Alameda County Community Development Agency . THE POSITION Under general direction, the Assistant Deputy Director, Community Development Agency (CDA), is responsible for the day-to-day operations of one or more divisions in a functional department of CDA, acts as Deputy Director, CDA, in his/her absence only when assigned, and performs related assignments as required. For more detailed information about the job classification, please visit: Assistant Deputy Director, Community Development Agency (#2953) . THE VACANCIES Assistant Deputy Director, Community Development Agency positions are found throughout all departments within CDA. The vacancies are currently available in multiple departments. Candidates are encouraged to provide relevant experience in all applicable areas. The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EITHER I Experience : The equivalent of two years of full-time experience as Senior Planner, Senior Code Enforcement Investigator, Economic and Civic Development Manager, Healthy Homes Manager, Housing and Community Development Manager, Bonds and Finance Manager, Deputy of Agricultural and Standards Services, or equivalent or higher-level classification in the Alameda County classified service. OR II Education : Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. AND Experience : The equivalent of five (5) years of full-time increasingly responsible professional-level experience in a public agency that included at least two (2) years of responsible supervisory experience. Substitution : A master's degree in planning; public or business administration; environmental, political, or social science; economics; marketing; environmental, social or urban studies; public health; public protection; real estate; agriculture; public policy; sociology; or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the equivalent of two (2) years of the non-supervisory experience. License : Must possess a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license. AND Possession of a valid Agricultural Commissioners' License and a valid Sealer of Weights and Measures License issued by the State of California is required for the position of Assistant Deputy Director, Community Development Agency when specialty designated for the Agriculture/ Weights and Measures Department only. Special Requirement : Must be willing to participate in evening meetings and weekends. NOTE : The Civil Service Commission may modify the above minimum qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of : Principles, methods, and procedures of urban planning, economic development redevelopment, and contemporary community development, including utilization ofarchitecture, landscape architecture, engineering, economics, environmental or public health, and social services. Physical, social, economic and legal implications involved in city and regional planning redevelopment, lead poisoning prevention, housing and community development, including the development of urban and suburban environments, safe housing and aesthetic needs. Laws and regulations related to land use, housing and community development, homelessness and laws such as the National Environmental Policy Act and the California Environmental Quality Act. Federal, State and local requirements for Pesticide Use Enforcement, Weights and Measures, Agricultural Pest Detection, Pest Exclusion and Pest Eradication. Pertinent State, municipal and county housing, real estate and enforcement laws. Principles, practices and techniques of budgeting. Public relations. Effective organization, administration and personnel management and training. Research methods, including statistics. Relocation planning, environmental, case management and lead remediation techniques. Program development. Federal and State reporting requirements. Mediation, validation and consensus building. Ability to : Plan, organize, and administer the work of a division within a functional department of a community development agency. Interpret and apply zoning, land use, and other code-enforcement regulations and planning concepts to unusual or difficult land use problems. Interpret and apply public health and lead poisoning policy regulations to health providers and community groups. Interpret and apply agricultural and weighing and measuring laws, regulations and policies to clients and consumers. Solve problems. Analyze and review staff reports and recommendations on community development projects. Work effectively with commissions, boards, medical providers, community based organizations and private organizations concerning matters of real property uses, related planning functions and lead poisoning issues. Coordinate independent community development and environmental and public health studies of a difficult and complex nature. Establish good working relationships with staff, community groups and government agencies. Conduct public hearings and act as hearing officer. Provide effective leadership. Manage human resources. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Interpret and apply Federal, State and County regulations for administering programs. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS The examination will consist of the following steps: A review of the applicants' application and supplemental questionnaire to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. A review of candidates' supplemental questionnaire to select the best qualified candidates to continue in the process. Those candidates considered the best qualified will move on to the final step of the examination process. An oral examinationweighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview will be administered virtually and may contain situational exercises. CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION COMPONENTS. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the "What You Need to Know" section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN The County will inform applicants, via email and with reasonable notice in advance, of any examination process that will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on operational needs. RECRUITMENT PLAN Deadline for Filing 5:00 p.m., Monday, December 4, 2023 Review of Applications for Minimum Qualifications Week of December 11, 2023 Screening for Best Qualified Week of December 28, 2023 Virtual Civil Service Pre-Recorded Oral Exam: January 16 - 26, 2024 Notification of Results: Week of February 5, 2024 SELECTION PLAN Department Hiring Interviews Week of February 19, 2024 WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County's Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statues. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statues. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 12 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Catastrophic Sick Leave Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @acgov.org , @jobaps.com , NoReply@jobaps.com , and NoReplyAlamedaCountyHR@acgov.org as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the 'My applications' button on the Current Job Openings page. Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email boxes Noreply@acgov.org and NoReplyAlamedaCountyHR@acgov.org are routed to unmonitored mailboxes. All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions, please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs . You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied. Maria Tabora | Human Resources Analyst Human Resource Services, County of Alameda (510) 272-6463 | Maria.Tabora@acgov.org www.acgov.org/hrs DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment. Closing Date/Time: 12/4/2023 5:00:00 PM
City of Los Angeles
City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
job description POSITION: Deputy Director, Fire Safety, Emergency Services, & Public Health SUMMARY: The Mayor’s Office of Public Safety (MOPS) strives to serve all Angelenos by implementing and expanding innovative programs, policy solutions, resources and initiatives to build a safer city. MOPS is made up of a Policy Team, Program Team, Grants & Finance Unit, and Crisis Response Team. The City of Los Angeles has developed a variety of initiatives that continue to advance its ability to provide exceptional fire protection and emergency medical services. This is achieved by implementing decision-making that is metric driven and advancing innovative technologies, practices, and policies. Addressing these issues is paramount to keeping Los Angeles safe and continuing to meet pressing community needs. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Deputy Director will assist in formulating policy for the City of Los Angeles (“City”) with respect to public safety, working directly with the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) and the Board of Fire Commissioners. The Deputy Director will be the primary liaison to the LAFD, supporting various relevant public safety policy matters, including fire safety, emergency services, and public health issues. Job duties include the following: Develop overarching fire safety policies to protect life, property, and the environment as well as develop strategies to increase fire prevention, prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery; Design strategies to recruit additional qualified City firefighters and emergency service workers, and ensure inclusive hiring practices and promotional practices; Work with LAFD to improve service delivery, including with response times and strategic deployment methods; Coordinate with the Mayor’s Office of Community Safety on the development of a city-wide strategy for alternative dispatch models, including unarmed response strategies, such as LAFD’s therapeutic vans initiative; Research and monitor public health issues with significant impacts on City residents and operations, such as COVID-19 and the Opioid Crisis, including the fentanyl epidemic; Liaise with public health agencies and partners to develop strategies and initiatives; Develop strategies to expand and advance emergency medical care, technical rescue, and public education practices; Support research, development, and implementation of legislative priorities; Develop innovative technological solutions to everyday fire safety issues; Negotiate and coordinate related policy decisions with other jurisdictions, grantors, City Departments, community representatives, and elected officials; Assist in oversight of grant projects in conjunction with the LAFD, including: Assisting in the design of program components; Planning implementation of accepted grant proposals, often in conjunction with partners and/or sub-grantees; Identifying funding opportunities for programming; and Developing appropriate budgets for grant administration and execution; Support policy aspects of the City budget development process related to the LAFD; Prepare written and oral briefings to the Mayor, City Council, and other staff regarding fire safety, medical response issues, alternative crisis response, and public health; Attend LAFD or related public safety events on behalf of or with the Mayor; and Assist and advise the Mayor during activation of the City Emergency Operations Center and other large-scale events to ensure coordination between the City, County, State, and federal government. REQUIREMENTS: A degree from an accredited college or university; minimum of five years professional experience in related policy development and implementation, or equivalent experience; proven record of exercising good judgment and professionalism in a fast paced and/or intense working environment; strong writing and research skills; excellent communication skills and ability to work with grantors, City department staff, community representatives and elected officials; ability to work independently while contributing to, working within, and valuing an overall team structure; and proficiency with traditional office software programs. PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: Master’s Degree is preferred; Expertise or special interest in public health, emergency services, and/or alternative crisis response is a plus; Data Analysis skills are a plus. How to apply Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Mayor.Jobs@lacity.org with “MOPS Deputy Director - Fire Safety, Emergency Services, & Public Health” in the subject line no later than Friday,December 1, 2023 (extended. Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and suitable candidates may be contacted and hired before the application deadline. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly as the job posting may close before the listed deadline. This is an exempt, at-will position. The individual appointed to this position will not accrue any civil service tenure, contractual employment rights, or due process rights. The incumbent may be removed, without any finding of cause, by the hiring authority. The City of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Please call (213) 744-9300 if you need assistance. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found here . exempt employment If employment is said to be exempt, it is meant that the employment is exempted from the civil service provisions of the City Charter. In order to receive a regular civil service appointment, employees must have successfully participated in a civil service examination, received a high enough score on the examination to be placed on and receive an appointment from an eligible list, and they must serve a probationary period. Exempt employees do not compete in a civil service examination, they are not placed on an eligible list and receive an appointment from that list, nor do they serve a probationary period. As a result, exempt employees do not have what is referred to as a “property interest” in their job. Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority and can be terminated at any time without cause. Employees with a property interest in their job, i.e. civil service employees, cannot be deprived of their employment(discharged or suspended) without due process. General Information About Exempt Employment Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority, and as such, they may be discharged, suspended or otherwise disciplined without cause. Exempt employees have no property interest in their employment, and any procedural benefit or other prerogative extended to them by their appointing authority is not intended to create and does not create any such property interest. No officer or employee of the City may make to any other officer or employee any representation of a property interest in employment which does not correspond to Charter provisions unless the City Council, by ordinance, permits such representation. No unauthorized representation can serve as the basis of an employee's reliance on, or expectation of, a property interest. Employees Seeking To Become Civil Service Employees There is no protective leave for an exempt employee appointed to a civil service position. Upon receiving a civil service appointment and passing probation, the former exempt employee will be subject to the Civil Service provisions described in Article X of the City Charter. Upon appointment, the civil service employee will begin to accrue displacement and layoff seniority on the first day of his/her civil service appointment and may file for promotional examinations for which s/he qualifies. A full or half-time exempt employee appointed to a full or half-time civil service position continues to: contribute to the Retirement System; accrue vacation time; accrue sick time; receive anniversary date salary increases; and, receive health and dental benefits identical to those received in the civil service position. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Closing Date/Time: 12/1/23
Nov 10, 2023
job description POSITION: Deputy Director, Fire Safety, Emergency Services, & Public Health SUMMARY: The Mayor’s Office of Public Safety (MOPS) strives to serve all Angelenos by implementing and expanding innovative programs, policy solutions, resources and initiatives to build a safer city. MOPS is made up of a Policy Team, Program Team, Grants & Finance Unit, and Crisis Response Team. The City of Los Angeles has developed a variety of initiatives that continue to advance its ability to provide exceptional fire protection and emergency medical services. This is achieved by implementing decision-making that is metric driven and advancing innovative technologies, practices, and policies. Addressing these issues is paramount to keeping Los Angeles safe and continuing to meet pressing community needs. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Deputy Director will assist in formulating policy for the City of Los Angeles (“City”) with respect to public safety, working directly with the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) and the Board of Fire Commissioners. The Deputy Director will be the primary liaison to the LAFD, supporting various relevant public safety policy matters, including fire safety, emergency services, and public health issues. Job duties include the following: Develop overarching fire safety policies to protect life, property, and the environment as well as develop strategies to increase fire prevention, prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery; Design strategies to recruit additional qualified City firefighters and emergency service workers, and ensure inclusive hiring practices and promotional practices; Work with LAFD to improve service delivery, including with response times and strategic deployment methods; Coordinate with the Mayor’s Office of Community Safety on the development of a city-wide strategy for alternative dispatch models, including unarmed response strategies, such as LAFD’s therapeutic vans initiative; Research and monitor public health issues with significant impacts on City residents and operations, such as COVID-19 and the Opioid Crisis, including the fentanyl epidemic; Liaise with public health agencies and partners to develop strategies and initiatives; Develop strategies to expand and advance emergency medical care, technical rescue, and public education practices; Support research, development, and implementation of legislative priorities; Develop innovative technological solutions to everyday fire safety issues; Negotiate and coordinate related policy decisions with other jurisdictions, grantors, City Departments, community representatives, and elected officials; Assist in oversight of grant projects in conjunction with the LAFD, including: Assisting in the design of program components; Planning implementation of accepted grant proposals, often in conjunction with partners and/or sub-grantees; Identifying funding opportunities for programming; and Developing appropriate budgets for grant administration and execution; Support policy aspects of the City budget development process related to the LAFD; Prepare written and oral briefings to the Mayor, City Council, and other staff regarding fire safety, medical response issues, alternative crisis response, and public health; Attend LAFD or related public safety events on behalf of or with the Mayor; and Assist and advise the Mayor during activation of the City Emergency Operations Center and other large-scale events to ensure coordination between the City, County, State, and federal government. REQUIREMENTS: A degree from an accredited college or university; minimum of five years professional experience in related policy development and implementation, or equivalent experience; proven record of exercising good judgment and professionalism in a fast paced and/or intense working environment; strong writing and research skills; excellent communication skills and ability to work with grantors, City department staff, community representatives and elected officials; ability to work independently while contributing to, working within, and valuing an overall team structure; and proficiency with traditional office software programs. PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: Master’s Degree is preferred; Expertise or special interest in public health, emergency services, and/or alternative crisis response is a plus; Data Analysis skills are a plus. How to apply Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Mayor.Jobs@lacity.org with “MOPS Deputy Director - Fire Safety, Emergency Services, & Public Health” in the subject line no later than Friday,December 1, 2023 (extended. Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and suitable candidates may be contacted and hired before the application deadline. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly as the job posting may close before the listed deadline. This is an exempt, at-will position. The individual appointed to this position will not accrue any civil service tenure, contractual employment rights, or due process rights. The incumbent may be removed, without any finding of cause, by the hiring authority. The City of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Please call (213) 744-9300 if you need assistance. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found here . exempt employment If employment is said to be exempt, it is meant that the employment is exempted from the civil service provisions of the City Charter. In order to receive a regular civil service appointment, employees must have successfully participated in a civil service examination, received a high enough score on the examination to be placed on and receive an appointment from an eligible list, and they must serve a probationary period. Exempt employees do not compete in a civil service examination, they are not placed on an eligible list and receive an appointment from that list, nor do they serve a probationary period. As a result, exempt employees do not have what is referred to as a “property interest” in their job. Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority and can be terminated at any time without cause. Employees with a property interest in their job, i.e. civil service employees, cannot be deprived of their employment(discharged or suspended) without due process. General Information About Exempt Employment Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority, and as such, they may be discharged, suspended or otherwise disciplined without cause. Exempt employees have no property interest in their employment, and any procedural benefit or other prerogative extended to them by their appointing authority is not intended to create and does not create any such property interest. No officer or employee of the City may make to any other officer or employee any representation of a property interest in employment which does not correspond to Charter provisions unless the City Council, by ordinance, permits such representation. No unauthorized representation can serve as the basis of an employee's reliance on, or expectation of, a property interest. Employees Seeking To Become Civil Service Employees There is no protective leave for an exempt employee appointed to a civil service position. Upon receiving a civil service appointment and passing probation, the former exempt employee will be subject to the Civil Service provisions described in Article X of the City Charter. Upon appointment, the civil service employee will begin to accrue displacement and layoff seniority on the first day of his/her civil service appointment and may file for promotional examinations for which s/he qualifies. A full or half-time exempt employee appointed to a full or half-time civil service position continues to: contribute to the Retirement System; accrue vacation time; accrue sick time; receive anniversary date salary increases; and, receive health and dental benefits identical to those received in the civil service position. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Closing Date/Time: 12/1/23
CITY OF ATLANTA, GA
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Posting open until filled Salary commensurate with experience At the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and improving our community. Our police officers, firefighters and building inspectors keep our citizens safe. Our Public Works staff keeps our City clean and helps maintain, build and improve our City’s infrastructure. Our City planners help envision and shape future City growth. Our Parks & Recreation professionals enhance our quality of life. Our engineers help keep our drinking water clean, the largest airport in the world (by passenger volume) operating and our buildings maintained. Along with the host of Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources professionals whose support is vital, we are the City of Atlanta! If you are seeking a meaningful role where you can make a real difference improving and growing our City, we welcome you to explore the job opportunities we have to offer. General Description and Classification Standards Manages the overall administration and management of the Engineering Support Services Division of the DWM Office of Engineering Services. This Division provides the following support services to DWM and other City Departments:, surveying, document management and archiving, land acquisition, permitting, planning, plan review of water and sewer projects and sewer capacity assessment. Areas of responsibility include the direction of around 45 staff including group supervisors and a broad range of engineering, inspectors and other support staff. The Watershed Director will provide engineering support including design input and review and provide personnel and fiscal management. This position requires a high level of strategic and operations management, reporting to a DWM Deputy Commissioner. This is NOT a routine promotional level and the specific justification for classification at this level must be documented. Supervision Received May work independently or part of a team of Managers that meet to discuss issues related to budgets, staff, policy, and operations. Direction received is very general and focuses on strategic objectives and is typically collaborative in nature. The Watershed Director I will report to the Deputy Commissioner of Engineering Support Services. This position would be considered "upper middle" management. Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned. Oversees and manages the Engineering Support Services Division of the DWM Office of Engineering Services, currently with around 45 staff. This includes direction and management of the following groups: Survey, , Document Management, Real Estate and Permitting, Backflow Prevention, Water Availability, Sewer Availability, , Capacity Certification and other groups, which may be added. Provides positive leadership, working harmoniously with staff within the Office of Engineering Services and other DWM Offices, and ensuring that the day-to-day activities are performed efficiently. Provides engineering design support to the Capital Project Division of the Office of Engineering Services. This involves the assignment of Design Managers, who are responsible for design input, review and quality control of designs prepared by DWM’s various A/E Joint Ventures. Oversee the updating and maintenance of a set of current DWM guidelines, specifications and standard details for the design and construction of water distribution, sanitary sewer and stormwater systems. Work with other DWM staff to facilitate access to the various guidelines, specifications and standard details by DWM staff and City developers and design professionals. Assists with budget development and tracking of operational expenses, staff utilization and planning, staff recruitment and oversight of workforce development. Collaborates with the Deputy Commissioner and other Division Directors in the day-to-day management of the Office of Engineering Services. Assists with the development of an annual budget submission for the Office of Engineering Services. Support engineering staff by meeting with developers to assist with plan review and approval of water and sewer projects for site development and capital projects. Provides leadership and direction to group managers and oversees project goals. Decision Making This position is generally required to provide input regarding decisions that impacts the Engineering Support Services Division. Such issues may be related to policy/procedure, strategy, budget, and/or technical. Provides input on organization strategy and policy within required legislative or executive limitations. Leadership Provided Provides guidance to a varied group of Managers and Supervisors or may directly supervise a staff of professionals and team leaders engaged in an organization-wide or policy-advisory activity. Guidance should typically be general in nature and focus on objectives, end results, and policies. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list. Experience with the design, procurement and construction of engineering projects, especially water and sewer projects. Experience with hydraulics; geotechnical testing and terminology; knowledge of contract law. Very strong administrative and managerial skills; inter-personal and team working skills; skilled in communicating verbally and written; strong computer and software (Microsoft) skills. Ability to develop relationships and partnerships; ability to write clear and concise technical documents; ability to read, understand, and prepare legal documents; ability to operate city vehicles: sedan, 14-passenger van, and pickup truck; ability to effectively negotiate resolutions of conflicts among citizens, neighbors, elected official, and staff, as well as efficiently manage a government office open to the public; ability to interact effectively with various personality styles and with upper departmental management or elected officials; ability to read and interpret construction drawings; ability to interpret laws, regulations and guidelines; ability to utilize Microsoft software and project management programs. Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Science or Construction Management. 5-10 years of work experience in engineering consulting, contracting or municipal government sector. At least 3 years of experience as a manager, supervisor, team leader, etc. Preferred Education & Experience Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or Construction Management. 10-20 years of work experience in engineering consulting, contracting or municipal government sector with 5-10 years of experience as a manager, supervisor, team leader, etc. Licensures and Certifications P.E. License preferred. Essential Capabilities and Work Environment Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job. City of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer.
Aug 09, 2023
Full Time
Posting open until filled Salary commensurate with experience At the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and improving our community. Our police officers, firefighters and building inspectors keep our citizens safe. Our Public Works staff keeps our City clean and helps maintain, build and improve our City’s infrastructure. Our City planners help envision and shape future City growth. Our Parks & Recreation professionals enhance our quality of life. Our engineers help keep our drinking water clean, the largest airport in the world (by passenger volume) operating and our buildings maintained. Along with the host of Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources professionals whose support is vital, we are the City of Atlanta! If you are seeking a meaningful role where you can make a real difference improving and growing our City, we welcome you to explore the job opportunities we have to offer. General Description and Classification Standards Manages the overall administration and management of the Engineering Support Services Division of the DWM Office of Engineering Services. This Division provides the following support services to DWM and other City Departments:, surveying, document management and archiving, land acquisition, permitting, planning, plan review of water and sewer projects and sewer capacity assessment. Areas of responsibility include the direction of around 45 staff including group supervisors and a broad range of engineering, inspectors and other support staff. The Watershed Director will provide engineering support including design input and review and provide personnel and fiscal management. This position requires a high level of strategic and operations management, reporting to a DWM Deputy Commissioner. This is NOT a routine promotional level and the specific justification for classification at this level must be documented. Supervision Received May work independently or part of a team of Managers that meet to discuss issues related to budgets, staff, policy, and operations. Direction received is very general and focuses on strategic objectives and is typically collaborative in nature. The Watershed Director I will report to the Deputy Commissioner of Engineering Support Services. This position would be considered "upper middle" management. Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned. Oversees and manages the Engineering Support Services Division of the DWM Office of Engineering Services, currently with around 45 staff. This includes direction and management of the following groups: Survey, , Document Management, Real Estate and Permitting, Backflow Prevention, Water Availability, Sewer Availability, , Capacity Certification and other groups, which may be added. Provides positive leadership, working harmoniously with staff within the Office of Engineering Services and other DWM Offices, and ensuring that the day-to-day activities are performed efficiently. Provides engineering design support to the Capital Project Division of the Office of Engineering Services. This involves the assignment of Design Managers, who are responsible for design input, review and quality control of designs prepared by DWM’s various A/E Joint Ventures. Oversee the updating and maintenance of a set of current DWM guidelines, specifications and standard details for the design and construction of water distribution, sanitary sewer and stormwater systems. Work with other DWM staff to facilitate access to the various guidelines, specifications and standard details by DWM staff and City developers and design professionals. Assists with budget development and tracking of operational expenses, staff utilization and planning, staff recruitment and oversight of workforce development. Collaborates with the Deputy Commissioner and other Division Directors in the day-to-day management of the Office of Engineering Services. Assists with the development of an annual budget submission for the Office of Engineering Services. Support engineering staff by meeting with developers to assist with plan review and approval of water and sewer projects for site development and capital projects. Provides leadership and direction to group managers and oversees project goals. Decision Making This position is generally required to provide input regarding decisions that impacts the Engineering Support Services Division. Such issues may be related to policy/procedure, strategy, budget, and/or technical. Provides input on organization strategy and policy within required legislative or executive limitations. Leadership Provided Provides guidance to a varied group of Managers and Supervisors or may directly supervise a staff of professionals and team leaders engaged in an organization-wide or policy-advisory activity. Guidance should typically be general in nature and focus on objectives, end results, and policies. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list. Experience with the design, procurement and construction of engineering projects, especially water and sewer projects. Experience with hydraulics; geotechnical testing and terminology; knowledge of contract law. Very strong administrative and managerial skills; inter-personal and team working skills; skilled in communicating verbally and written; strong computer and software (Microsoft) skills. Ability to develop relationships and partnerships; ability to write clear and concise technical documents; ability to read, understand, and prepare legal documents; ability to operate city vehicles: sedan, 14-passenger van, and pickup truck; ability to effectively negotiate resolutions of conflicts among citizens, neighbors, elected official, and staff, as well as efficiently manage a government office open to the public; ability to interact effectively with various personality styles and with upper departmental management or elected officials; ability to read and interpret construction drawings; ability to interpret laws, regulations and guidelines; ability to utilize Microsoft software and project management programs. Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Science or Construction Management. 5-10 years of work experience in engineering consulting, contracting or municipal government sector. At least 3 years of experience as a manager, supervisor, team leader, etc. Preferred Education & Experience Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or Construction Management. 10-20 years of work experience in engineering consulting, contracting or municipal government sector with 5-10 years of experience as a manager, supervisor, team leader, etc. Licensures and Certifications P.E. License preferred. Essential Capabilities and Work Environment Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job. City of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer.
Cal State University (CSU) East Bay
25800 Carlos Bee Boulevard, Hayward, CA 94542, USA
Description: Salary and Benefits PLEASE NOTE: The starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and is anticipated to be in the range of $100,000.00 per year to $120,000.00 per year. This position is a Management Personnel Plan (MPP) position in the CSU, and serves at the pleasure of the President. The CSU enjoys a generous benefits program with employer paid life insurance ($100,000), as well as health, dental, and vision insurance with the monthly premium largely paid by the CSU. Additionally, we offer a broad range of other benefits which includes dependent and health care reimbursement accounts, tuition fee waiver, 401k, 457 and 403(b) plans. The CSU belongs to the CalPERS retirement plan in which medical and dental insurance continues in qualified retirement. The CSU has 14 paid holidays, one personal holiday and the position earns 24 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave per year. For more information on the benefits program, please visit our benefits website. The CSU Total Compensation Calculator demonstrates the significance of our benefits package. Classification Administrator II About Cal State East Bay Cal State East Bay's beautiful main campus is located in the Hayward hills with panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay shoreline. Situated above the city of Hayward, the campus offers an ideal setting for teaching and learning and yet easy access to the many cities along the bay. The University has a satellite campus in Concord, a professional development center in Oakland and a significant presence online. Founded in 1957, Cal State East Bay is one of 23 universities of the California State University system (CSU). Cal State East Bay is recognized as a regionally engaged and globally oriented university with a strong commitment to academic innovation, student success, engaged and service learning, diversity, and sustainability. About the Position The Director of Social Justice Education/Deputy Diversity Officer will provide much-needed capacity to develop and deliver a portfolio of research-informed diversity, inclusion and equity-based professional development initiatives for faculty, staff, and students on our campus. This position will also provide the continual training needed to maintain Cal State East Bay’s organizational capacity to integrate DEI (Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion) based thinking and practices into our everyday work. Additionally, this position serves as a Deputy Diversity Officer, providing support and assistance in consultations and in leadership roles as assigned by the University Diversity Officer. This role has broad responsibility for planning, organizing and prioritizing work and will work with the University Diversity Officer on longer term goals and policy issues. Responsibilities I. Develop and implement research informed and tailored professional development training initiatives on diversity, inclusion, and equity to build organizational capacity for inclusive excellence and a climate for diversity, equity, and inclusion for students, staff, faculty, and administrators: Assess training and development needs on DEI through consultation with employee groups and managers in various campus units and divisions. Write tailored professional development curriculum responsive to needs assessment. Implement training curriculum for: DEI training for staff that supports their work with students, colleagues, and community members. DEI training for faculty that supports their teaching, mentoring, and research, scholarship, and creative activities. DEI training on microaggressions. Develop and implement diversity, inclusion and intergroup understanding programming for students. Do outreach to engage and develop campus and local partnerships to sustain and support the above initiatives. II. Under the supervision and direction of the University Diversity Officer (UDO), provide consultation services and serve in specific DEI-related leadership assignments III. Supervise student employees including graduate students who may assist in conducting research, assessment, facilitation and training, administrative support, and in some cases, language interpretation for workshops. IV. Under the supervision of the UDO, consult and coordinate with Title IX, DHR, and Human Resources in instances where DEI training or consultation requests indicate potentially needed documentation, exploration, and intervention according to collective bargaining agreements, policies, regulations, or laws. V. Work under the supervision of the University Diversity Officer on other duties as assigned with various diversity and inclusion initiatives. VI. Other Duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education: A Master’s degree in social psychology, sociology, communication studies, higher education leadership, human resources or other related fields. Experience: Must have (2) two years of experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion professional development and training on pedagogy for faculty in higher education. Must have (2) two years of experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion professional development and training for staff in higher education. At least some experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion professional development and training that is specific to STEM faculty and health sciences faculty. Must have command of knowledge, literacy, and articulateness about diversity, equity, and inclusion issues that are found at a large diverse public university like Cal State East Bay. Must be able to discuss the theoretical frameworks that underpin diversity, equity, and inclusion training and professional development and be able to write professional development curricula tailored to these frameworks for specific units and programs. Must be able to demonstrate understanding of the breadth and depth of diversity including and beyond race/ethnicity specific to the intersectional identities salient to our region. Must have some general understanding of the laws, policies and processes of Title IX, Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation, and Collective-Bargaining grievance and disciplinary actions that take precedence over DEI work. Three (3) years of progressively responsible management experience, including supervision of professional staff. Required Qualifications Working knowledge of intergroup dialogue or dialogic practices or restorative justice using theoretical and applied frameworks for implementing and innovating curriculum for intergroup dialogue-based programming and other dialogue contexts. Knowledge, skills, and potential to launch and mature a campus-based dialogue facilitation or restorative justice-informed initiative for students, faculty, staff, and local community based in research informed work. Ability to apply consultative skills to determine professional development needs on diversity, inclusion, and equity for different employee groups and student organizations and campus communities at large. Ability to write training and professional development curriculum that is current and reflective of current and relevant research and practices in the area of anti-bias training, inclusive classroom pedagogy, inclusive leadership, social justice education, and systemic equity. Ability to implement, facilitate, oversee a comprehensive diversity, inclusion, and equity based professional development portfolio that reflects Cal State East Bay's goals of inclusive excellence in support of closing the achievement gap of Underrepresented Minority (URM) Student Success and improving faculty and staff diversity and equity. Ability to apply consultative skills and develop curriculum as stated above in the context of intervention initiatives at the request of organizational leaders (heads of academic departments, deans, Vice Presidents, etc.) Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with a wide range of campus community stakeholders from administrators to staff, faculty, and students across disciplines and responsibilities. Ability to work in coordination with other staff within the Diversity Office and other offices to plan logistics, participant recruitment, and materials at a high volume given the size of the campus and limited human, budgetary resources, policy constraints, collective bargaining agreements, and external issues. Ability to grow a comprehensive portfolio of professional development modules on diversity, inclusion, and equity that is sustainable through train-the-trainers initiatives and partnerships across campus. Ability to work under pressure and situations of conflict involving diversity, discrimination, and equity at a large public institution that is very diverse in terms of race/ethnicity, class, gender, sexual orientation, sexual expression, religion, age, immigrant status, veteran and military status, disability and mental health status. Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive communications with employees, students, applicants and external agencies. Preferred Skills and Knowledge Education: Ph.D./Ed.D. in social psychology, sociology, communication studies, higher education leadership, human resources or other related field. Experience: At least some experience in working with faculty on diversity and inclusion professional development and training that supports their research, scholarship and creative activities. At least some experience working with and understanding of diversity and dynamics of exclusion specific to different employee groups at a large institution. At least some experience in developing dialogue facilitation or restorative justice facilitation at a higher ed institution for students, staff, or faculty. Experience working on or facilitating disability justice issues within a framework of DEI work. Physical Requirements The physical demands of this position are of a general typical office work requiring time spent sitting or standing at computer/laptop station, light lifting of training materials (copies and handouts), and some standing for presentations, and walking across campus to various offices and meeting rooms. The noise level is typical of most offices with a moderate level of noise. Condition(s) of Employment Satisfactory completion of a background check (including LiveScan, as appropriate), that may include, but is not limited to: criminal records check, verification of academic credentials, licenses, certificates, credit history, professional references and/or verification of work history is required for employment. Cal State East Bay will issue a conditional offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Unsatisfactory results may also affect the continued employment of current Cal State East Bay employees who were conditionally offered the position. All background checks are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate. LiveScan is conducted through the University Police Department. EEO Statement As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Cal State East Bay does not discriminate on the basis of any protected categories: age, ancestry, citizenship, color, disability, gender, immigration status, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran's status. The University is committed to the principles of diversity in employment and to creating a stimulating learning environment for its diverse student body. Other Information All California State University campuses, including Cal State East Bay, are smoke and tobacco-free. For more information, please visit our website here. In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the Cal State East Bay Annual Campus Security Report is available here. At Cal State East Bay, the following nine competencies have been identified as valued leadership qualities: Communication, Cooperation, Delegation, Empathy, Feedback, Innovation, Leadership Presence, Passion and Strategic Ability. While we may not expect our managers to exhibit all of these competencies, we do expect them to aspire to develop them. As part of the annual evaluation review process, the Director of Social Justice Education/Deputy Diversity Officer will be evaluated on each. Sponsorship Cal State East Bay is not a sponsoring agency for Staff or Management positions and we are not an E-Verify employer. Mandated Reporter The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment. Closing Date/Time: January 14, 2024
Oct 24, 2023
Full Time
Description: Salary and Benefits PLEASE NOTE: The starting salary placement depends on qualifications and experience and is anticipated to be in the range of $100,000.00 per year to $120,000.00 per year. This position is a Management Personnel Plan (MPP) position in the CSU, and serves at the pleasure of the President. The CSU enjoys a generous benefits program with employer paid life insurance ($100,000), as well as health, dental, and vision insurance with the monthly premium largely paid by the CSU. Additionally, we offer a broad range of other benefits which includes dependent and health care reimbursement accounts, tuition fee waiver, 401k, 457 and 403(b) plans. The CSU belongs to the CalPERS retirement plan in which medical and dental insurance continues in qualified retirement. The CSU has 14 paid holidays, one personal holiday and the position earns 24 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave per year. For more information on the benefits program, please visit our benefits website. The CSU Total Compensation Calculator demonstrates the significance of our benefits package. Classification Administrator II About Cal State East Bay Cal State East Bay's beautiful main campus is located in the Hayward hills with panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay shoreline. Situated above the city of Hayward, the campus offers an ideal setting for teaching and learning and yet easy access to the many cities along the bay. The University has a satellite campus in Concord, a professional development center in Oakland and a significant presence online. Founded in 1957, Cal State East Bay is one of 23 universities of the California State University system (CSU). Cal State East Bay is recognized as a regionally engaged and globally oriented university with a strong commitment to academic innovation, student success, engaged and service learning, diversity, and sustainability. About the Position The Director of Social Justice Education/Deputy Diversity Officer will provide much-needed capacity to develop and deliver a portfolio of research-informed diversity, inclusion and equity-based professional development initiatives for faculty, staff, and students on our campus. This position will also provide the continual training needed to maintain Cal State East Bay’s organizational capacity to integrate DEI (Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion) based thinking and practices into our everyday work. Additionally, this position serves as a Deputy Diversity Officer, providing support and assistance in consultations and in leadership roles as assigned by the University Diversity Officer. This role has broad responsibility for planning, organizing and prioritizing work and will work with the University Diversity Officer on longer term goals and policy issues. Responsibilities I. Develop and implement research informed and tailored professional development training initiatives on diversity, inclusion, and equity to build organizational capacity for inclusive excellence and a climate for diversity, equity, and inclusion for students, staff, faculty, and administrators: Assess training and development needs on DEI through consultation with employee groups and managers in various campus units and divisions. Write tailored professional development curriculum responsive to needs assessment. Implement training curriculum for: DEI training for staff that supports their work with students, colleagues, and community members. DEI training for faculty that supports their teaching, mentoring, and research, scholarship, and creative activities. DEI training on microaggressions. Develop and implement diversity, inclusion and intergroup understanding programming for students. Do outreach to engage and develop campus and local partnerships to sustain and support the above initiatives. II. Under the supervision and direction of the University Diversity Officer (UDO), provide consultation services and serve in specific DEI-related leadership assignments III. Supervise student employees including graduate students who may assist in conducting research, assessment, facilitation and training, administrative support, and in some cases, language interpretation for workshops. IV. Under the supervision of the UDO, consult and coordinate with Title IX, DHR, and Human Resources in instances where DEI training or consultation requests indicate potentially needed documentation, exploration, and intervention according to collective bargaining agreements, policies, regulations, or laws. V. Work under the supervision of the University Diversity Officer on other duties as assigned with various diversity and inclusion initiatives. VI. Other Duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education: A Master’s degree in social psychology, sociology, communication studies, higher education leadership, human resources or other related fields. Experience: Must have (2) two years of experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion professional development and training on pedagogy for faculty in higher education. Must have (2) two years of experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion professional development and training for staff in higher education. At least some experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion professional development and training that is specific to STEM faculty and health sciences faculty. Must have command of knowledge, literacy, and articulateness about diversity, equity, and inclusion issues that are found at a large diverse public university like Cal State East Bay. Must be able to discuss the theoretical frameworks that underpin diversity, equity, and inclusion training and professional development and be able to write professional development curricula tailored to these frameworks for specific units and programs. Must be able to demonstrate understanding of the breadth and depth of diversity including and beyond race/ethnicity specific to the intersectional identities salient to our region. Must have some general understanding of the laws, policies and processes of Title IX, Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation, and Collective-Bargaining grievance and disciplinary actions that take precedence over DEI work. Three (3) years of progressively responsible management experience, including supervision of professional staff. Required Qualifications Working knowledge of intergroup dialogue or dialogic practices or restorative justice using theoretical and applied frameworks for implementing and innovating curriculum for intergroup dialogue-based programming and other dialogue contexts. Knowledge, skills, and potential to launch and mature a campus-based dialogue facilitation or restorative justice-informed initiative for students, faculty, staff, and local community based in research informed work. Ability to apply consultative skills to determine professional development needs on diversity, inclusion, and equity for different employee groups and student organizations and campus communities at large. Ability to write training and professional development curriculum that is current and reflective of current and relevant research and practices in the area of anti-bias training, inclusive classroom pedagogy, inclusive leadership, social justice education, and systemic equity. Ability to implement, facilitate, oversee a comprehensive diversity, inclusion, and equity based professional development portfolio that reflects Cal State East Bay's goals of inclusive excellence in support of closing the achievement gap of Underrepresented Minority (URM) Student Success and improving faculty and staff diversity and equity. Ability to apply consultative skills and develop curriculum as stated above in the context of intervention initiatives at the request of organizational leaders (heads of academic departments, deans, Vice Presidents, etc.) Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with a wide range of campus community stakeholders from administrators to staff, faculty, and students across disciplines and responsibilities. Ability to work in coordination with other staff within the Diversity Office and other offices to plan logistics, participant recruitment, and materials at a high volume given the size of the campus and limited human, budgetary resources, policy constraints, collective bargaining agreements, and external issues. Ability to grow a comprehensive portfolio of professional development modules on diversity, inclusion, and equity that is sustainable through train-the-trainers initiatives and partnerships across campus. Ability to work under pressure and situations of conflict involving diversity, discrimination, and equity at a large public institution that is very diverse in terms of race/ethnicity, class, gender, sexual orientation, sexual expression, religion, age, immigrant status, veteran and military status, disability and mental health status. Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive communications with employees, students, applicants and external agencies. Preferred Skills and Knowledge Education: Ph.D./Ed.D. in social psychology, sociology, communication studies, higher education leadership, human resources or other related field. Experience: At least some experience in working with faculty on diversity and inclusion professional development and training that supports their research, scholarship and creative activities. At least some experience working with and understanding of diversity and dynamics of exclusion specific to different employee groups at a large institution. At least some experience in developing dialogue facilitation or restorative justice facilitation at a higher ed institution for students, staff, or faculty. Experience working on or facilitating disability justice issues within a framework of DEI work. Physical Requirements The physical demands of this position are of a general typical office work requiring time spent sitting or standing at computer/laptop station, light lifting of training materials (copies and handouts), and some standing for presentations, and walking across campus to various offices and meeting rooms. The noise level is typical of most offices with a moderate level of noise. Condition(s) of Employment Satisfactory completion of a background check (including LiveScan, as appropriate), that may include, but is not limited to: criminal records check, verification of academic credentials, licenses, certificates, credit history, professional references and/or verification of work history is required for employment. Cal State East Bay will issue a conditional offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Unsatisfactory results may also affect the continued employment of current Cal State East Bay employees who were conditionally offered the position. All background checks are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate. LiveScan is conducted through the University Police Department. EEO Statement As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Cal State East Bay does not discriminate on the basis of any protected categories: age, ancestry, citizenship, color, disability, gender, immigration status, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran's status. The University is committed to the principles of diversity in employment and to creating a stimulating learning environment for its diverse student body. Other Information All California State University campuses, including Cal State East Bay, are smoke and tobacco-free. For more information, please visit our website here. In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the Cal State East Bay Annual Campus Security Report is available here. At Cal State East Bay, the following nine competencies have been identified as valued leadership qualities: Communication, Cooperation, Delegation, Empathy, Feedback, Innovation, Leadership Presence, Passion and Strategic Ability. While we may not expect our managers to exhibit all of these competencies, we do expect them to aspire to develop them. As part of the annual evaluation review process, the Director of Social Justice Education/Deputy Diversity Officer will be evaluated on each. Sponsorship Cal State East Bay is not a sponsoring agency for Staff or Management positions and we are not an E-Verify employer. Mandated Reporter The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment. Closing Date/Time: January 14, 2024
Merced County, CA
Merced, California, United States
Examples of Duties Please note: Deputy Director - Environmental Health is an at-will class under the direction of and serves at the pleasure of the Community and Economic Development Director. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Plan, organize, manage, direct, and supervise the programs, activities, and services of the Environmental Health unit in the Community and Economic Development Department. Responsible for inspection activities and enforcement of environmental health laws, including rules and laws applicable to food establishments, land use and animal confinement facilities, medical waste, household hazardous waste, underground storage tanks, and tiered hazardous waste facilities. Oversee cleanup of hazardous waste sites, smoking and sludge enforcement, wellhead protection, used oil collection, local enforcement agency for solid waste, and certified unified program agency for hazardous waste, water supply and sewage systems, insect , rodent and rabies control, sanitation in hotels, camps, public schools and buildings, private residences, hazardous materials/waste. Oversees the unit budget, justification of proposed budget changes, and expenditure controls. Directs the gathering of statistical information and preparation of environmental health reports. Represents the department programs with community organizations and other government jurisdictions. Deals with the most sensitive public complaints and issues. Minimum Qualifications Experience: At least five (5) years of experience in the development, analysis, and administration of environmental health programs and services. Two (2) years of the background and experience must have been in a management or full supervisory capacity. The experience will preferably have included work in the areas of fiscal management, personnel management, program development, and grant administration. Education: Equivalent to graduation from college with a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health Sciences or closely related field. Completion of a Masters Degree in Public Health or closely related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience, excepting that it will not be substituted for requisite management or supervisory experience. Licenses: Possession of a valid Environmental Health Specialist Registration issued by the State Department of Public Health. Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain. Essential Functions ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone. Analyze data, interpret policies and procedures and develop appropriate conclusions. Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints. Complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines; administer a budget and programs. Establish, implement and achieve goals and objectives. Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations. Represent the County with the community and other agencies; conduct presentations. Hires, trains and evaluates staff; responsible for personnel activities. Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception. Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects. Frequent use of hand-eye coordination; repetitive hand and arm motion; holding and grasping. Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds. Regular attendance is an essential function. Knowledge of: Environmental Health issues and their relationship to the development and operation of programs. Federal, State, and County laws and regulations applicable to environmental health regulations. Principles, techniques, and practices of effective business and environmental health administration. Requirements and administration necessary for securing and maintaining functioning of grant programs. Operating policies and general functions of the State Department of Health Services and CAL-EPA. Budget development and expenditure control. Principles and techniques of effective employee, supervision, training, and development, management, and public administration. Ability to: Plan, direct, manage, and coordinate the functions and programs of Environmental Health Department. Insure proper enforcement of environmental statutes, laws, and regulations. Provide direction, supervision, and training for unit staff; review their work and resolve problems. Develop a budget and control expenditures. Oversee the development and administration of a variety of grants. Responsible for development, maintenance, and preparation of statistics, records, and reports. Coordinate assigned programs with community organizations and other government agencies. Represent the Unit with the public, community organizations, and other government agencies. Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of the work. ALLOWANCES EXPENSE ALLOWANCE $100 per month expense allowance. HOLIDAYS & LEAVES MANAGEMENT LEAVE 96 hours per Fiscal Year (prorated for the time remaining in the fiscal year). VACATION 10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours). Optional annual sell back of a portion of accumulated vacation leave hours (maximum - 40 hours). SICK LEAVE .0462 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 12 days (96 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria. HOLIDAYS Twelve paid holidays annually plus one optional holiday. BEREAVEMENT LEAVE Three (3) regularly scheduled work days or five (5) days if distance traveled over 500 miles one-way. INSURANCE HEALTH INSURANCE Medical Insurance - Merced County offers five Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. Medical plan availability varies based on bargaining units. Anthem 200 EPO Anthem 500 EPO Anthem 1500 EPO Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA) Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA) Dental Insurance -Delta Dental Calendar Year Maximums County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s) Vision Insurance - VSP County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s) DISABILITY INSURANCE Management Disability Plan includes a comprehensive Short/Long Term Disability plan paid for by the County. LIFE INSURANCE $80,000 County-paid Management Life Insurance coverage. $5,000 County-paid Life Insurance coverage (Accidental Death and Dismemberment included). Voluntary Term Life and Universal Life Insurance available - premium paid by employee. RETIREMENT DEFERRED COMPENSATION The County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pretax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable. EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES DO NOT QUALIFY FOR COUNTY BENEFITS. MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security.The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; yourpension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount. EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) Anthem EAP services provides up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services. EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more. THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY. For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7682. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Aug 29, 2023
Full Time
Examples of Duties Please note: Deputy Director - Environmental Health is an at-will class under the direction of and serves at the pleasure of the Community and Economic Development Director. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Plan, organize, manage, direct, and supervise the programs, activities, and services of the Environmental Health unit in the Community and Economic Development Department. Responsible for inspection activities and enforcement of environmental health laws, including rules and laws applicable to food establishments, land use and animal confinement facilities, medical waste, household hazardous waste, underground storage tanks, and tiered hazardous waste facilities. Oversee cleanup of hazardous waste sites, smoking and sludge enforcement, wellhead protection, used oil collection, local enforcement agency for solid waste, and certified unified program agency for hazardous waste, water supply and sewage systems, insect , rodent and rabies control, sanitation in hotels, camps, public schools and buildings, private residences, hazardous materials/waste. Oversees the unit budget, justification of proposed budget changes, and expenditure controls. Directs the gathering of statistical information and preparation of environmental health reports. Represents the department programs with community organizations and other government jurisdictions. Deals with the most sensitive public complaints and issues. Minimum Qualifications Experience: At least five (5) years of experience in the development, analysis, and administration of environmental health programs and services. Two (2) years of the background and experience must have been in a management or full supervisory capacity. The experience will preferably have included work in the areas of fiscal management, personnel management, program development, and grant administration. Education: Equivalent to graduation from college with a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health Sciences or closely related field. Completion of a Masters Degree in Public Health or closely related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience, excepting that it will not be substituted for requisite management or supervisory experience. Licenses: Possession of a valid Environmental Health Specialist Registration issued by the State Department of Public Health. Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain. Essential Functions ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone. Analyze data, interpret policies and procedures and develop appropriate conclusions. Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints. Complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines; administer a budget and programs. Establish, implement and achieve goals and objectives. Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations. Represent the County with the community and other agencies; conduct presentations. Hires, trains and evaluates staff; responsible for personnel activities. Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception. Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects. Frequent use of hand-eye coordination; repetitive hand and arm motion; holding and grasping. Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds. Regular attendance is an essential function. Knowledge of: Environmental Health issues and their relationship to the development and operation of programs. Federal, State, and County laws and regulations applicable to environmental health regulations. Principles, techniques, and practices of effective business and environmental health administration. Requirements and administration necessary for securing and maintaining functioning of grant programs. Operating policies and general functions of the State Department of Health Services and CAL-EPA. Budget development and expenditure control. Principles and techniques of effective employee, supervision, training, and development, management, and public administration. Ability to: Plan, direct, manage, and coordinate the functions and programs of Environmental Health Department. Insure proper enforcement of environmental statutes, laws, and regulations. Provide direction, supervision, and training for unit staff; review their work and resolve problems. Develop a budget and control expenditures. Oversee the development and administration of a variety of grants. Responsible for development, maintenance, and preparation of statistics, records, and reports. Coordinate assigned programs with community organizations and other government agencies. Represent the Unit with the public, community organizations, and other government agencies. Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of the work. ALLOWANCES EXPENSE ALLOWANCE $100 per month expense allowance. HOLIDAYS & LEAVES MANAGEMENT LEAVE 96 hours per Fiscal Year (prorated for the time remaining in the fiscal year). VACATION 10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours). Optional annual sell back of a portion of accumulated vacation leave hours (maximum - 40 hours). SICK LEAVE .0462 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 12 days (96 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria. HOLIDAYS Twelve paid holidays annually plus one optional holiday. BEREAVEMENT LEAVE Three (3) regularly scheduled work days or five (5) days if distance traveled over 500 miles one-way. INSURANCE HEALTH INSURANCE Medical Insurance - Merced County offers five Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. Medical plan availability varies based on bargaining units. Anthem 200 EPO Anthem 500 EPO Anthem 1500 EPO Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA) Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA) Dental Insurance -Delta Dental Calendar Year Maximums County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s) Vision Insurance - VSP County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s) DISABILITY INSURANCE Management Disability Plan includes a comprehensive Short/Long Term Disability plan paid for by the County. LIFE INSURANCE $80,000 County-paid Management Life Insurance coverage. $5,000 County-paid Life Insurance coverage (Accidental Death and Dismemberment included). Voluntary Term Life and Universal Life Insurance available - premium paid by employee. RETIREMENT DEFERRED COMPENSATION The County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pretax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable. EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES DO NOT QUALIFY FOR COUNTY BENEFITS. MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security.The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; yourpension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount. EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) Anthem EAP services provides up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services. EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more. THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY. For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7682. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
CAREER DESCRIPTION DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (Regulatory Compliance Manager, Senior) SALARY INFORMATION Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate’s qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC This recruitment is open to the public and will remain open on a continuous basis until 11:59pm (PST) on the day the department’s needs are met. The open eligible list established by this recruitment will be used to fill current and future Regulatory Compliance Manager, Senior positions. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County. HEALTH CARE AGENCY The County of Orange , Health Care Agency (HCA) is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family and community health. Under the leadership of the Agency Director, a dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of five (5) service areas - Strategy and Special Projects, Mental Health and Recovery Services, Correctional Health Services, Medical Health Services and Public Health Services - is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION The Environmental Health Division is comprised of multiple programs aimed toward protecting the health and safety of Orange County residents and visitors from harmful conditions in the environment. Staff enforce laws and regulations and emphasize education to assist businesses and communities with creating and maintaining healthy and safe communities. Environmental Health programs include Food and Pool Safety, Hazardous Materials Surveillance and Mitigation, Solid Waste, Medical Waste, Body Art, Water Quality and Ocean Water Protection. THE OPPORTUNITY Reporting to the Deputy Chief (DC) of Public Health Services and Health Care Agency Health Officer (HO), the Director of Environmental Health will manage a $34 million budget and a staff of 184, dedicated to improving the quality of life for Orange County residents and visitors through the promotion of high quality environmental health practices and exceptional customer service. The position requires a high-energy person with strong leadership skills and outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. The Director of Environmental Health will be expected to: Lead the Environmental Health management team and work in close collaboration with Public Health Services DC and HO Assist the DC and HO in formulating and recommending broad public health policies and goals consistent with the Agency's mission Make administrative and operational decisions and coordinate activities involving human resources and program support matters, such as: recruitment, employee relations, performance evaluation and incentive standards to ensure performance accountability, financial and budget planning, legislative analysis, information technology systems, operational policies and procedures and facilities Prioritize program needs and demands to ensure the delivery of appropriate, high-quality environmental health services Appropriately respond to complex, urgent, and high-profile Environmental Health matters Represent the County before State and local government organizations and committees, and other stakeholders DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES The ideal candidate will be a high-level environmental health manager, who possesses experience directing and managing operations of regulatory compliance services and programs related to Food and Pool Protection, Hazardous Material/Solid Waste management and/or Ocean/Recreation Water Quality management. The ideal candidate must also have prior experience directing or working with complex administrative organizations, public health, health care providers or other related organizations or agencies. A Master of Public Health degree is highly desirable. In addition to the above, the ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge and/or experience in the following: Environmental Health Knowledge | Regulatory Compliance Health Experience Understanding of public health programs and requirements as well as possessing a public safety background Maintaining knowledge of existing and proposed legislation and evaluating potential impact on programs as well as working collaboratively with other government entities and officials which may include the County Executive Offices, Board of Supervisors, and County Counsel, along with business partners and public stakeholders Understanding of information technology processes and database systems used for tracking and measuring productivity and providing the public and other stakeholders with consumer information Properly assessing public health conditions and providing the appropriate responses Interpreting and applying applicable environmental and related laws, codes, regulations, and standards Utilizing software to collect, track, and report Environmental Health data Leadership | Supervisory Skills Leading a high performance, results oriented team to implement organizational goals while balancing competing needs and objectives Supervising and mentoring various levels of managerial, clinical and support staff as well as partnering with Human Resource Services on recruiting, employee relations and other personnel issues Appropriately manage multi-million-dollar budget, including its grants and funding and program requirements Ability to articulate a vision for future program goals Strategic Planning | Results Oriented Experience setting strategic goals, determining actions to achieve goals and utilizing resources to execute actions Focusing on outcomes and accomplishments, with consideration given to resources, stakeholders, partners and the community Oral & Written Communication | Communication Skills Developing and implementing written material, policies and procedures for Environmental Health Presenting written and verbal correspondence, reports and materials in a clear, organized and comprehensible terms ranging from general notes to concepts Being effective and persuasive in communicating information and using appropriate language that is suitable to audience and situations Relationship Building | Interpersonal Skills Utilizing working relationships to facilitate meeting Agency, community and other stakeholder needs Formulating team roles and actively recruiting and selecting committed individuals conducive in building effective workgroups Developing and communicating clear team goals and roles, and providing a level of guidance and management appropriate to the circumstances SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS Possession of a valid certificate of registration as an Environmental Health Specialist issued by the State of California is required MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Please click here to learn more about the minimum qualifications for the Regulatory Compliance Manager, Senior position. PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Click here to learn more about the Physical & Mental Requirements as well as the Environmental Conditions for the Regulatory Compliance Manager, Senior classification. RECRUITMENT PROCESS Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition. Structured Oral interview (Weighted 100%) Applicants will be interviewed and rated by a panel of subject matter experts (SMEs). Each applicant's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the applicant's qualifications for the job. Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All applicants will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure. Eligible List Once the assessments have been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION EMAIL NOTIFICATION Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account. NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply. Applicants will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com . FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions. For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Thai Do at (714) 834-2598 or TDo@ochca.com . EEO INFORMATION Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Administrative Management * In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits -- such as a variety of health plan options, sick and vacation time and paid holidays -- we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as: Retirement: Benefits are provided through the Orange County Employees' Retirement System (OCERS). Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits. http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information . Paid Leave: Twelve holidays per year plus sick and vacation time Health & Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts Dental Insurance: County pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums Paid Life Insurance: $100,000 life insurance policy Paid Accidental & Death and Dismemberment Insurance: $100,000 AD&D insurance policy Paid Short & Long Term Disability insurance programs 457 Defined Contribution Program *Effective 07/01/20, management employees who are sworn Public Safety Managers receive health insurance benefits through the AOCDS Medical Benefit Plans. Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Nov 18, 2023
Full Time
CAREER DESCRIPTION DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (Regulatory Compliance Manager, Senior) SALARY INFORMATION Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate’s qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC This recruitment is open to the public and will remain open on a continuous basis until 11:59pm (PST) on the day the department’s needs are met. The open eligible list established by this recruitment will be used to fill current and future Regulatory Compliance Manager, Senior positions. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County. HEALTH CARE AGENCY The County of Orange , Health Care Agency (HCA) is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family and community health. Under the leadership of the Agency Director, a dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of five (5) service areas - Strategy and Special Projects, Mental Health and Recovery Services, Correctional Health Services, Medical Health Services and Public Health Services - is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION The Environmental Health Division is comprised of multiple programs aimed toward protecting the health and safety of Orange County residents and visitors from harmful conditions in the environment. Staff enforce laws and regulations and emphasize education to assist businesses and communities with creating and maintaining healthy and safe communities. Environmental Health programs include Food and Pool Safety, Hazardous Materials Surveillance and Mitigation, Solid Waste, Medical Waste, Body Art, Water Quality and Ocean Water Protection. THE OPPORTUNITY Reporting to the Deputy Chief (DC) of Public Health Services and Health Care Agency Health Officer (HO), the Director of Environmental Health will manage a $34 million budget and a staff of 184, dedicated to improving the quality of life for Orange County residents and visitors through the promotion of high quality environmental health practices and exceptional customer service. The position requires a high-energy person with strong leadership skills and outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. The Director of Environmental Health will be expected to: Lead the Environmental Health management team and work in close collaboration with Public Health Services DC and HO Assist the DC and HO in formulating and recommending broad public health policies and goals consistent with the Agency's mission Make administrative and operational decisions and coordinate activities involving human resources and program support matters, such as: recruitment, employee relations, performance evaluation and incentive standards to ensure performance accountability, financial and budget planning, legislative analysis, information technology systems, operational policies and procedures and facilities Prioritize program needs and demands to ensure the delivery of appropriate, high-quality environmental health services Appropriately respond to complex, urgent, and high-profile Environmental Health matters Represent the County before State and local government organizations and committees, and other stakeholders DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES The ideal candidate will be a high-level environmental health manager, who possesses experience directing and managing operations of regulatory compliance services and programs related to Food and Pool Protection, Hazardous Material/Solid Waste management and/or Ocean/Recreation Water Quality management. The ideal candidate must also have prior experience directing or working with complex administrative organizations, public health, health care providers or other related organizations or agencies. A Master of Public Health degree is highly desirable. In addition to the above, the ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge and/or experience in the following: Environmental Health Knowledge | Regulatory Compliance Health Experience Understanding of public health programs and requirements as well as possessing a public safety background Maintaining knowledge of existing and proposed legislation and evaluating potential impact on programs as well as working collaboratively with other government entities and officials which may include the County Executive Offices, Board of Supervisors, and County Counsel, along with business partners and public stakeholders Understanding of information technology processes and database systems used for tracking and measuring productivity and providing the public and other stakeholders with consumer information Properly assessing public health conditions and providing the appropriate responses Interpreting and applying applicable environmental and related laws, codes, regulations, and standards Utilizing software to collect, track, and report Environmental Health data Leadership | Supervisory Skills Leading a high performance, results oriented team to implement organizational goals while balancing competing needs and objectives Supervising and mentoring various levels of managerial, clinical and support staff as well as partnering with Human Resource Services on recruiting, employee relations and other personnel issues Appropriately manage multi-million-dollar budget, including its grants and funding and program requirements Ability to articulate a vision for future program goals Strategic Planning | Results Oriented Experience setting strategic goals, determining actions to achieve goals and utilizing resources to execute actions Focusing on outcomes and accomplishments, with consideration given to resources, stakeholders, partners and the community Oral & Written Communication | Communication Skills Developing and implementing written material, policies and procedures for Environmental Health Presenting written and verbal correspondence, reports and materials in a clear, organized and comprehensible terms ranging from general notes to concepts Being effective and persuasive in communicating information and using appropriate language that is suitable to audience and situations Relationship Building | Interpersonal Skills Utilizing working relationships to facilitate meeting Agency, community and other stakeholder needs Formulating team roles and actively recruiting and selecting committed individuals conducive in building effective workgroups Developing and communicating clear team goals and roles, and providing a level of guidance and management appropriate to the circumstances SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS Possession of a valid certificate of registration as an Environmental Health Specialist issued by the State of California is required MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Please click here to learn more about the minimum qualifications for the Regulatory Compliance Manager, Senior position. PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Click here to learn more about the Physical & Mental Requirements as well as the Environmental Conditions for the Regulatory Compliance Manager, Senior classification. RECRUITMENT PROCESS Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition. Structured Oral interview (Weighted 100%) Applicants will be interviewed and rated by a panel of subject matter experts (SMEs). Each applicant's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the applicant's qualifications for the job. Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All applicants will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure. Eligible List Once the assessments have been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION EMAIL NOTIFICATION Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account. NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply. Applicants will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com . FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions. For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Thai Do at (714) 834-2598 or TDo@ochca.com . EEO INFORMATION Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Administrative Management * In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits -- such as a variety of health plan options, sick and vacation time and paid holidays -- we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as: Retirement: Benefits are provided through the Orange County Employees' Retirement System (OCERS). Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits. http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information . Paid Leave: Twelve holidays per year plus sick and vacation time Health & Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts Dental Insurance: County pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums Paid Life Insurance: $100,000 life insurance policy Paid Accidental & Death and Dismemberment Insurance: $100,000 AD&D insurance policy Paid Short & Long Term Disability insurance programs 457 Defined Contribution Program *Effective 07/01/20, management employees who are sworn Public Safety Managers receive health insurance benefits through the AOCDS Medical Benefit Plans. Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Director of Utilities City of Bozeman, MT
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About Bozeman, MT
Nestled in the Rocky Mountains, with a population of 53,923 in the 2020 Census, the City of Bozeman has topped the charts for fastest growing micropolitans in the U.S. and now officially holds the status of “metropolitan” community. Spurred on by rapid growth the city touts a robust economy, world class university, and a thriving international airport.
Home to Montana State University, Bozeman is a dynamic growing community. The City's economy is supported by regional trade, tourism, higher education, and many high-growth industries such as photonics and optics, outdoor recreation, bioscience, manufacturing, technology, and healthcare. The region has drawn numerous tech start-ups looking for a Silicon Valley alternative, and Bozeman has become the high-tech center for the state.
Bozeman is a welcoming, diverse community that has received numerous awards and accolades over the years, including Time Magazine’s, "World's Greatest Places 2023,” and the 2023 Livability Top 100 List of Best Places to Live In The U.S.!
Bozeman is an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts, from hiking and skiing to mountain biking and fishing, Bozeman offers a variety of outdoor recreation amenities. Bozeman residents are within easy distance of several cross country and downhill ski centers and trails in the region. The City of Bozeman parks system consists of 42 public parks, 52 miles of trails, numerous sports fields and open spaces, ice rinks, off-leash dog parks, and three community garden areas. Yellowstone National Park is just 90 minutes from Bozeman and offers an endless variety of activities and stunning vistas.
Government
The City of Bozeman operates under a city commission-city manager form of government. The City Commission is composed of four members and a Mayor who are all elected at-large. At every regular city election, a mayor is elected for a term of four years and serves as a Deputy Mayor and a Commissioner for the first two years of the term and Mayor for the balance of the term.
The Position
The Director of Utilities provides leadership and directs the overall operations of the Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater utilities, including coordinating City infrastructure installation and maintenance.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the work of Departmental administrators in implementing the expressed goals, policies, regulations, and directives of the Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater utilities
Develops and administers policies and procedures designed to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of departmental operations, including overseeing public works, environmental protection, and infrastructure needs
Maintains public contact, including receiving and answering citizen complaints or questions regarding various aspects of public services, including coordinating public service announcements regarding upcoming major infrastructure construction projects and forthcoming rate increases
Communicates with all related personnel in efforts to encourage, motivate, promote leadership, and encourage teamwork in accomplishing set forth objectives
Appropriately coordinates, directs, and approves all utility engineering and construction activities, including planning projects between public services departments, the public, and other agencies to ensure projects are designed, implemented, and maintained in coordination with other projects
Develops and administers the Department budget, including eliminating duplicate purchases of major equipment, ensuring budget items are purchased as approved in a timely manner, ensuring departments stay within approved budget, coordinating rate structures with Finance Director, Assistant City Manager and City Manager, and reviewing capital improvement programs to coordinate with other projects
Outlines priorities, schedules assignments, and coordinates related projects
Provides legislative input on clean environment and enhanced local project funding issues
Serves as an in-house consultant on matters involving infrastructure guidance and related City services, including preparing presentations for City Commission and others as necessary
Completes and maintains records and files of required reports, correspondence, and documentation
Conducts site inspections and oversees all infrastructure maintenance, repair and construction project activities, including special projects as requested
Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audiovisual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas
Responds directly to citizen’s questions and comments referred either directly or by the City Manager in a courteous and timely manner
Communicates and coordinates regularly with the Assistant City Manager, City Manager, the City Commission, department heads, Federal and County officials, news media, and the general public to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities
Education and Experience
Qualified applicants will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field and at least seven years of progressively responsible experience in public works operations, engineering, or a related field, including at least five years in a supervisory role. Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Montana is preferred. An equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work will be considered.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate should have knowledge of the principals and practices regarding water, wastewater, and stormwater, and local, state and federal water and wastewater utility regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in strategic planning and organizational development, and should possess financial knowledge to include fiscal planning, and budget management.
The ideal candidate must possess excellent customer service skills and a strong ability to build relationships with stakeholders and work closely and effectively with the City Commission, City Management, department heads, business and community groups, outside contractors, State and Federal officials, representatives of the media, and the community.
The ideal candidate should demonstrate the capacity and interest to be an effective mentor and leader for staff. This individual should inspire staff to achieve excellence and encourage professional development. Advanced written and oral communication skills are imperative.
Salary The City of Bozeman is offering a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package. Relocation assistance will also be available for the successful out-of-area candidate.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should forward a cover letter and resume to: resumes@affionpublic.com Reference: BOZDU23
Affion Public PO Box 794 Hershey, PA 17033 888.321.4922 www.affionpublic.com *The deadline to receive resumes is December 04,2023*
The City of Bozeman is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Nov 06, 2023
Full Time
Director of Utilities City of Bozeman, MT
Please follow this link to view the full brochure: https://www.affionpublic.com/position/director-of-utilities/
About Bozeman, MT
Nestled in the Rocky Mountains, with a population of 53,923 in the 2020 Census, the City of Bozeman has topped the charts for fastest growing micropolitans in the U.S. and now officially holds the status of “metropolitan” community. Spurred on by rapid growth the city touts a robust economy, world class university, and a thriving international airport.
Home to Montana State University, Bozeman is a dynamic growing community. The City's economy is supported by regional trade, tourism, higher education, and many high-growth industries such as photonics and optics, outdoor recreation, bioscience, manufacturing, technology, and healthcare. The region has drawn numerous tech start-ups looking for a Silicon Valley alternative, and Bozeman has become the high-tech center for the state.
Bozeman is a welcoming, diverse community that has received numerous awards and accolades over the years, including Time Magazine’s, "World's Greatest Places 2023,” and the 2023 Livability Top 100 List of Best Places to Live In The U.S.!
Bozeman is an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts, from hiking and skiing to mountain biking and fishing, Bozeman offers a variety of outdoor recreation amenities. Bozeman residents are within easy distance of several cross country and downhill ski centers and trails in the region. The City of Bozeman parks system consists of 42 public parks, 52 miles of trails, numerous sports fields and open spaces, ice rinks, off-leash dog parks, and three community garden areas. Yellowstone National Park is just 90 minutes from Bozeman and offers an endless variety of activities and stunning vistas.
Government
The City of Bozeman operates under a city commission-city manager form of government. The City Commission is composed of four members and a Mayor who are all elected at-large. At every regular city election, a mayor is elected for a term of four years and serves as a Deputy Mayor and a Commissioner for the first two years of the term and Mayor for the balance of the term.
The Position
The Director of Utilities provides leadership and directs the overall operations of the Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater utilities, including coordinating City infrastructure installation and maintenance.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the work of Departmental administrators in implementing the expressed goals, policies, regulations, and directives of the Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater utilities
Develops and administers policies and procedures designed to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of departmental operations, including overseeing public works, environmental protection, and infrastructure needs
Maintains public contact, including receiving and answering citizen complaints or questions regarding various aspects of public services, including coordinating public service announcements regarding upcoming major infrastructure construction projects and forthcoming rate increases
Communicates with all related personnel in efforts to encourage, motivate, promote leadership, and encourage teamwork in accomplishing set forth objectives
Appropriately coordinates, directs, and approves all utility engineering and construction activities, including planning projects between public services departments, the public, and other agencies to ensure projects are designed, implemented, and maintained in coordination with other projects
Develops and administers the Department budget, including eliminating duplicate purchases of major equipment, ensuring budget items are purchased as approved in a timely manner, ensuring departments stay within approved budget, coordinating rate structures with Finance Director, Assistant City Manager and City Manager, and reviewing capital improvement programs to coordinate with other projects
Outlines priorities, schedules assignments, and coordinates related projects
Provides legislative input on clean environment and enhanced local project funding issues
Serves as an in-house consultant on matters involving infrastructure guidance and related City services, including preparing presentations for City Commission and others as necessary
Completes and maintains records and files of required reports, correspondence, and documentation
Conducts site inspections and oversees all infrastructure maintenance, repair and construction project activities, including special projects as requested
Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audiovisual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas
Responds directly to citizen’s questions and comments referred either directly or by the City Manager in a courteous and timely manner
Communicates and coordinates regularly with the Assistant City Manager, City Manager, the City Commission, department heads, Federal and County officials, news media, and the general public to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities
Education and Experience
Qualified applicants will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field and at least seven years of progressively responsible experience in public works operations, engineering, or a related field, including at least five years in a supervisory role. Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Montana is preferred. An equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work will be considered.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate should have knowledge of the principals and practices regarding water, wastewater, and stormwater, and local, state and federal water and wastewater utility regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in strategic planning and organizational development, and should possess financial knowledge to include fiscal planning, and budget management.
The ideal candidate must possess excellent customer service skills and a strong ability to build relationships with stakeholders and work closely and effectively with the City Commission, City Management, department heads, business and community groups, outside contractors, State and Federal officials, representatives of the media, and the community.
The ideal candidate should demonstrate the capacity and interest to be an effective mentor and leader for staff. This individual should inspire staff to achieve excellence and encourage professional development. Advanced written and oral communication skills are imperative.
Salary The City of Bozeman is offering a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package. Relocation assistance will also be available for the successful out-of-area candidate.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should forward a cover letter and resume to: resumes@affionpublic.com Reference: BOZDU23
Affion Public PO Box 794 Hershey, PA 17033 888.321.4922 www.affionpublic.com *The deadline to receive resumes is December 04,2023*
The City of Bozeman is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
City of Los Angeles
City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
job description POSITION: Director of Housing Stability Mayor Bass’ Office of Housing Solutions mission statement is leading citywide efforts to address the housing need and increase the supply of houses across the continuum from unsheltered to homeowners. Specifically the Office of Housing Solutions will address the housing needs using the city’s financing, land use control and land resources, innovating in delivery, cutting red tape, and leveraging partnerships with other public agencies, the private sector and philanthropy. The Housing Program is centered on access to high quality housing in communities that have access to basic daily needs and high quality transit, and to driving racial equity and creating the opportunity for all communities to thrive. The Housing Program will be realized through 4 key areas, each with a multi-faceted work program that is a mix of policy and program development, and working in conjunction with the City Council, Departments, the development community, academia and other stakeholders. These are: Interim Housing; Permanent Affordable Housing; Tenant Protections and Code Enforcement; and Special Projects. SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Deputy Mayor of Housing, the Director of Housing Stability will lead in the development and implementation of a comprehensive vision and strategy to expand and implement programs and policies that enhance tenant protections, protect households from evictions and displacement, expand stability through homeownership and related programs, and ensure that the housing stock of the City is of high quality and meets all safety standards. Building on work underway, the Director will develop a comprehensive, outcomes-based policy agenda that addresses the core issues that promote neighborhood stability and support the City in meeting its goals under the adopted Housing Element. The Director will coordinate with the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) in expanding existing tenant protection policies, implement the Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance (TAHO) and implement new programs to protect tenants against unjust evictions. The Director will also work to support landlords and housing providers to re-invest in their properties, take advantage of programs that expand housing opportunities to lower income renters, and ensure that the housing stock is of high quality and safety. Finally, the Director will track and support programs that expand opportunities to stabilize communities through homeownership, ADUs, and other alternate ownership models. The Director will coordinate heavily with the Los Angeles Housing Department, the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles City Council, and stakeholders including developers/owners of affordable housing, renter’s rights organizations and apartment owners organizations. The Director will represent the Office of the Mayor within the City, at public events and in other professional forums. The Director will draw on support from one analyst position as well as other members of the Mayor’s Office of Housing. The Director of Housing Stability will work in an office environment and may be required to attend meetings and events outside of normal business hours. The position may require some local travel. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead and coordinate with LAHD, HACLA and other regional housing partners to effectively implement tenant protection and eviction defense programs Lead and coordinate with LAHD and other regional partners in the implementation of the Tenant Anti Harassment Ordinance Coordinate with the Los Angeles Housing Department and City Council to roll out expanded tenant protections and respond to issues related to evictions, tenant harassment or other tenant related issues; Lead the housing team in research and analysis of creative solutions and financing options focused on preservation and anti-displacement strategies; Lead the housing team in research and analysis of creative solutions and financing options focused on homeownership, ADU development and other alternative ownership models. Identify strategies, partners, policies and programs that can protect lower income households and households of color from displacement; Serve as a liaison to the apartment owners community and in particular small housing providers; Lead and coordinate in the identification of programs that support mom and pop landlords/housing providers in the reinvestment and management of their properties Address issues related to code enforcement or other life safety issues in housing projects; Keep up to date on policy concepts, legislation and other solutions to preservation of affordable housing, tenant protections and anti-displacement strategies; Preparing reports, presentations, memoranda and talking points that communicate progress and success of key initiatives. Manage one Housing Analyst in the implementation of the assigned work plan. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for affordable housing, public service, have at least 7 years of related experience and will be a collaborative leader who has a deep understanding of issues related to tenant protections, eviction defense and anti-displacement strategies as it relates to housing. Other skills sought include: Ability to establish excellent relationships and work cooperatively with individuals, groups and organizations diverse in mission, composition, function, and capacity. Detailed understanding of multi-agency coordination efforts, and constituent outreach and engagement. Knowledge and understanding of the state and federal regulatory environment as it relates to tenant protections, eviction defense and code enforcement. Ability to take initiative, prioritize tasks, and work independently. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to communicate both sensitive and complex information in a clear manner. Displays maturity and ability to work independently. Demonstrated flexibility, and ability to juggle competing priorities. Communicates well with others and demonstrates strong interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor in the face of competing demands and external pressures. EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree preferred. How to apply Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Mayor.Jobs@city.org with “DIRECTOR OF HOUSING STABILITY” in the subject line by January 5, 2024. Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and suitable candidates may be contacted and hired before the application deadline. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly as the job posting may close before the listed deadline. This is an exempt, at-will position. The individual appointed to this position will not accrue any civil service tenure, contractual employment rights, or due process rights. The incumbent may be removed, without any finding of cause, by the hiring authority. The City of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Please call (213) 744-9300 if you need assistance. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found here . exempt employment If employment is said to be exempt, it is meant that the employment is exempted from the civil service provisions of the City Charter. In order to receive a regular civil service appointment, employees must have successfully participated in a civil service examination, received a high enough score on the examination to be placed on and receive an appointment from an eligible list, and they must serve a probationary period. Exempt employees do not compete in a civil service examination, they are not placed on an eligible list and receive an appointment from that list, nor do they serve a probationary period. As a result, exempt employees do not have what is referred to as a “property interest” in their job. Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority and can be terminated at any time without cause. Employees with a property interest in their job, i.e. civil service employees, cannot be deprived of their employment(discharged or suspended) without due process. General Information About Exempt Employment Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority, and as such, they may be discharged, suspended or otherwise disciplined without cause. Exempt employees have no property interest in their employment, and any procedural benefit or other prerogative extended to them by their appointing authority is not intended to create and does not create any such property interest. No officer or employee of the City may make to any other officer or employee any representation of a property interest in employment which does not correspond to Charter provisions unless the City Council, by ordinance, permits such representation. No unauthorized representation can serve as the basis of an employee's reliance on, or expectation of, a property interest. Employees Seeking To Become Civil Service Employees There is no protective leave for an exempt employee appointed to a civil service position. Upon receiving a civil service appointment and passing probation, the former exempt employee will be subject to the Civil Service provisions described in Article X of the City Charter. Upon appointment, the civil service employee will begin to accrue displacement and layoff seniority on the first day of his/her civil service appointment and may file for promotional examinations for which s/he qualifies. A full or half-time exempt employee appointed to a full or half-time civil service position continues to: contribute to the Retirement System; accrue vacation time; accrue sick time; receive anniversary date salary increases; and, receive health and dental benefits identical to those received in the civil service position. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Closing Date/Time: 1/5/24
Dec 01, 2023
job description POSITION: Director of Housing Stability Mayor Bass’ Office of Housing Solutions mission statement is leading citywide efforts to address the housing need and increase the supply of houses across the continuum from unsheltered to homeowners. Specifically the Office of Housing Solutions will address the housing needs using the city’s financing, land use control and land resources, innovating in delivery, cutting red tape, and leveraging partnerships with other public agencies, the private sector and philanthropy. The Housing Program is centered on access to high quality housing in communities that have access to basic daily needs and high quality transit, and to driving racial equity and creating the opportunity for all communities to thrive. The Housing Program will be realized through 4 key areas, each with a multi-faceted work program that is a mix of policy and program development, and working in conjunction with the City Council, Departments, the development community, academia and other stakeholders. These are: Interim Housing; Permanent Affordable Housing; Tenant Protections and Code Enforcement; and Special Projects. SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Deputy Mayor of Housing, the Director of Housing Stability will lead in the development and implementation of a comprehensive vision and strategy to expand and implement programs and policies that enhance tenant protections, protect households from evictions and displacement, expand stability through homeownership and related programs, and ensure that the housing stock of the City is of high quality and meets all safety standards. Building on work underway, the Director will develop a comprehensive, outcomes-based policy agenda that addresses the core issues that promote neighborhood stability and support the City in meeting its goals under the adopted Housing Element. The Director will coordinate with the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) in expanding existing tenant protection policies, implement the Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance (TAHO) and implement new programs to protect tenants against unjust evictions. The Director will also work to support landlords and housing providers to re-invest in their properties, take advantage of programs that expand housing opportunities to lower income renters, and ensure that the housing stock is of high quality and safety. Finally, the Director will track and support programs that expand opportunities to stabilize communities through homeownership, ADUs, and other alternate ownership models. The Director will coordinate heavily with the Los Angeles Housing Department, the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles City Council, and stakeholders including developers/owners of affordable housing, renter’s rights organizations and apartment owners organizations. The Director will represent the Office of the Mayor within the City, at public events and in other professional forums. The Director will draw on support from one analyst position as well as other members of the Mayor’s Office of Housing. The Director of Housing Stability will work in an office environment and may be required to attend meetings and events outside of normal business hours. The position may require some local travel. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead and coordinate with LAHD, HACLA and other regional housing partners to effectively implement tenant protection and eviction defense programs Lead and coordinate with LAHD and other regional partners in the implementation of the Tenant Anti Harassment Ordinance Coordinate with the Los Angeles Housing Department and City Council to roll out expanded tenant protections and respond to issues related to evictions, tenant harassment or other tenant related issues; Lead the housing team in research and analysis of creative solutions and financing options focused on preservation and anti-displacement strategies; Lead the housing team in research and analysis of creative solutions and financing options focused on homeownership, ADU development and other alternative ownership models. Identify strategies, partners, policies and programs that can protect lower income households and households of color from displacement; Serve as a liaison to the apartment owners community and in particular small housing providers; Lead and coordinate in the identification of programs that support mom and pop landlords/housing providers in the reinvestment and management of their properties Address issues related to code enforcement or other life safety issues in housing projects; Keep up to date on policy concepts, legislation and other solutions to preservation of affordable housing, tenant protections and anti-displacement strategies; Preparing reports, presentations, memoranda and talking points that communicate progress and success of key initiatives. Manage one Housing Analyst in the implementation of the assigned work plan. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for affordable housing, public service, have at least 7 years of related experience and will be a collaborative leader who has a deep understanding of issues related to tenant protections, eviction defense and anti-displacement strategies as it relates to housing. Other skills sought include: Ability to establish excellent relationships and work cooperatively with individuals, groups and organizations diverse in mission, composition, function, and capacity. Detailed understanding of multi-agency coordination efforts, and constituent outreach and engagement. Knowledge and understanding of the state and federal regulatory environment as it relates to tenant protections, eviction defense and code enforcement. Ability to take initiative, prioritize tasks, and work independently. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to communicate both sensitive and complex information in a clear manner. Displays maturity and ability to work independently. Demonstrated flexibility, and ability to juggle competing priorities. Communicates well with others and demonstrates strong interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor in the face of competing demands and external pressures. EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree preferred. How to apply Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Mayor.Jobs@city.org with “DIRECTOR OF HOUSING STABILITY” in the subject line by January 5, 2024. Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and suitable candidates may be contacted and hired before the application deadline. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly as the job posting may close before the listed deadline. This is an exempt, at-will position. The individual appointed to this position will not accrue any civil service tenure, contractual employment rights, or due process rights. The incumbent may be removed, without any finding of cause, by the hiring authority. The City of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. Please call (213) 744-9300 if you need assistance. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found here . exempt employment If employment is said to be exempt, it is meant that the employment is exempted from the civil service provisions of the City Charter. In order to receive a regular civil service appointment, employees must have successfully participated in a civil service examination, received a high enough score on the examination to be placed on and receive an appointment from an eligible list, and they must serve a probationary period. Exempt employees do not compete in a civil service examination, they are not placed on an eligible list and receive an appointment from that list, nor do they serve a probationary period. As a result, exempt employees do not have what is referred to as a “property interest” in their job. Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority and can be terminated at any time without cause. Employees with a property interest in their job, i.e. civil service employees, cannot be deprived of their employment(discharged or suspended) without due process. General Information About Exempt Employment Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority, and as such, they may be discharged, suspended or otherwise disciplined without cause. Exempt employees have no property interest in their employment, and any procedural benefit or other prerogative extended to them by their appointing authority is not intended to create and does not create any such property interest. No officer or employee of the City may make to any other officer or employee any representation of a property interest in employment which does not correspond to Charter provisions unless the City Council, by ordinance, permits such representation. No unauthorized representation can serve as the basis of an employee's reliance on, or expectation of, a property interest. Employees Seeking To Become Civil Service Employees There is no protective leave for an exempt employee appointed to a civil service position. Upon receiving a civil service appointment and passing probation, the former exempt employee will be subject to the Civil Service provisions described in Article X of the City Charter. Upon appointment, the civil service employee will begin to accrue displacement and layoff seniority on the first day of his/her civil service appointment and may file for promotional examinations for which s/he qualifies. A full or half-time exempt employee appointed to a full or half-time civil service position continues to: contribute to the Retirement System; accrue vacation time; accrue sick time; receive anniversary date salary increases; and, receive health and dental benefits identical to those received in the civil service position. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Closing Date/Time: 1/5/24
COUNTY OF LAKE, CA
Lake County, California, United States
General Recruitment Information Recruitments for County positions are typically conducted to establish eligibility lists to fill countywide vacancies that occur during the active status of those lists (approximately 3 -12 months). Any person on a promotional eligibility list will be considered first by the hiring department(s) before persons on an open eligibility list. The County of Lake only accepts applications for permanent positions when actively recruiting. Only online applications are accepted. It is the responsibility of each applicant to review the full job description and requirements. The County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer. Veteran’s Preference. To apply for County examinations - All applications for County examinations must be submitted through the County’s online application system. A completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each online application. All permanent County recruitments will be posted at www.co.lake.ca.us with a link to the online application. The County of Lake reserves the right to limit the number of applications that will be accepted for any open recruitment, and any such limit will be included on the job posting. When a limit is posted, the recruitment is subject to close at any time prior to the final filing date. Completed online application packets must be submitted by the close of business on the date that the recruitment closes . All relevant experience must be included on the application to be considered - resumes and other attached documents will not be used to qualify an applicant. Relevant experience and/or education may be substituted at a ratio of 2 to 1 for the purpose of meeting minimum qualifications and applicants should contact the Human Resources department for details. Important Notice - The provisions listed on job postings, job descriptions, or other recruitment materials do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Benefits may vary between bargaining units. Any provisions contained within job postings, job descriptions or other recruitment material may be modified or revoked without notice. All County of Lake applicants who are given a conditional employment offer must comply with the County’s pre-employment medical review program before they may be appointed to the County position. Minimum Qualifications Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License. Current certification as an Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counselor from a State approved certifying organization. OR Possession of, or ability to obtain, registration to obtain certification as an AOD Counselor by a State-approved certifying organization within six (6) months of the date of hire, and the completion of the certification as an AOD counselor within five (5) years from the date of registration. OR Possession of a valid California license as a Physician, Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist or registration as an intern with the California Board of Psychology or the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Education and Experience: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in social sciences, behavioral sciences, psychology, or a closely related field. Two (2) years of full-time experience working in substance abuse counseling or substance abuse prevention in a public or certified private welfare agency at a level comparable to that of a Substance Abuse Counselor III or Prevention Specialist with the County of Lake. Previous experience in a lead or supervisory position is desirable. Full Job Description SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMS COORDINATOR DEFINITION Under general direction, plans, develops, and implements a variety of substance abuse treatment programs; plans, develops, and implements a variety of substance abuse community outreach efforts, prevention education programs, and related public information activities; performs a variety of substance abuse treatment and prevention services; provides supervision, training, and work evaluation for assigned staff; provides education, consultation services, workshops, and training for other staff, community agencies, and the public; performs prevention activities designed to prevent alcohol and drug abuse in the county; and performs related duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is a specialized, single-position classification. Incumbents have responsibility for the development, coordination, and conduct of substance abuse treatment and prevention programs, as well as providing supervision, work coordination, and training for assigned staff. T he Substance Abuse Programs Coordinator is distinguished from Deputy Director of Behavioral Health in that Substance Abuse Programs Coordinator incumbents do not exercise the full scope of management responsibilities for the alcohol and other drug services division. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general direction from Deputy Director of Behavioral Health. Exercises direct supervision over professional, technical, and administrative support staff. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Coordinates DUI Program services. Assists in updates to program policies and procedures. Assists with planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating substance abuse treatment and prevention programs. Participates in the development, monitoring, and coordination of program goals. Provides supervision, training, and work evaluation for assigned staff. Participates in the selection of new staff. Presents materials, reports, pamphlets, exhibits, and news releases to groups, agencies, and individuals. Meets with individuals, families, and groups in clinics, homes, schools, jails, and community settings to provide substance abuse treatment outreach services and information on substance abuse prevention. Implements strategies to raise awareness of issues concerning alcohol and drug problems. Provides in-service training and technical assistance for other agencies, organizations, and community groups. Coordinates the gathering of data. Evaluates a variety of data; coordinates recordkeeping and report preparation for state and local agencies. Advises clients on available community resources. Serves as a resource person for substance abuse treatment and substance abuse prevention/education. Contacts community groups, schools, and groups to promote education and prevention programs. Coordinates a variety of community relations and special events. Provides a variety of support to community groups and/or coalitions. Prepares, coordinates, schedules, and conducts presentations before school groups, community organizations, youth groups, and other interested persons. Collaborates with surrounding counties and communities on education and prevention issues. May attend meetings, conferences, and planning sessions. Performs related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Psychological and social aspects and characteristics of substance abuse. Drugs and drug abuse patterns, alcoholism, and the physiological effects of drug abuse and alcoholism. Case management principles, practices, and processes related to the assessment, care, treatment, and documentation of individuals with behavioral disorders. Methods and techniques for conducting assessments and treatment of substance abuse problems. Principles, methods, techniques, and materials of substance abuse prevention and education. Available community resources for substance abuse services. Requirements and needs of persons with serious substance abuse problems. Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to the administration ofalcohol and drug prevention and treatment programs. Principles of supervision, training, and work evaluation. Customer service principles and techniques. Written and oral communications skills. Proper English spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Computers and software programs (e.g., Microsoft software applications) to conduct research, assess information, and/or prepare documentation. Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction. Ability to: Provide supervision, training, and timely work evaluations for assigned staff. Assess substance abuse problems and develop services to meet client problems, working, and consulting with clients and other professional staff. Develop substance abuse education and prevention program. Communicate effectively with people from diverse ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Explain complex and technical terminology and concepts in an understandable and non-threatening manner. Establish and maintain a variety of personal and administrative records, clinical documentation, and related materials. Conduct effective individual and group counseling related to substance abuse problems and recovery. Recognize a potential crisis and deliver crisis intervention services. Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed. Conduct detailed assessments by obtaining information, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions. Implement comprehensive case management for all clients, including those referred to other providers. Handle stress and unstable client behavior. Effectively represent the substance abuse program in contacts with clients, the public, community organizations, other county staff, and other government organizations. Regularly work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Utilize a computer, relevant software applications, and/or other equipment as assigned to perform a variety of work tasks. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License. Current certification as an Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counselor from a State approved certifying organization. OR Possession of, or ability to obtain, registration to obtain certification as an AOD Counselor by a State-approved certifying organization within six (6) months of the date of hire, and the completion of the certification as an AOD counselor within five (5) years from the date of registration. OR Possession of a valid California license as a Physician, Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist or registration as an intern with the California Board of Psychology or the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Education and Experience: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in social sciences, behavioral sciences, psychology, or a closely related field. Two (2) years of full-time experience working in substance abuse counseling or substance abuse prevention in a public or certified private welfare agency at a level comparable to that of a Substance Abuse Counselor III or Prevention Specialist with the County of Lake. Previous experience in a lead or supervisory position is desirable. WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS The County of Lake is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Incumbents generally work in a typical office environment with adequate light and temperature. There may be occasional exposure to extreme temperatures, loud noise, fumes, noxious odors, dust, mist, gases, and poor ventilation; underground, confined, or restricted workspaces; and heights more than five stories above ground level. Incumbents may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. Incumbents may also be subject to clients or members of the public afflicted with behavioral disorders or who are under emotionally stressful conditions. Positions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. A successful candidate will be required to submit to and pass a background check prior to the appointment. Depending upon the position and/or assigned department, the background check may include but is not limited to civil and criminal history check, reference check, Live Scan, and/or credit check (as allowed under state law). Disaster Service Workers: As members of the County of Lake Emergency Services Organization, all Lake County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and / or County. The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of Lake assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a “meet and confer” process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect. RETIREMENT - County employees are members of the California Public Employee Retirement system (CalPERS).CalPERS provides a defined benefit pension at retirement for County employees.The pension formulas and employee contribution amounts may vary by bargaining unit, date of hire, prior qualifying service, and classification. Please contact Human Resources for more information. HEALTH AND INSURANCE BENEFITS - Medical, dental, hospital, vision, life and disability coverage is available to employees and their dependents. The County contributes $1,500 of the monthly premiums for the insurance plan options. VACATION ACCRUAL may be adjusted for current city or county government employees. VACATION - 80 hours per year during the first five years of service, 120 hours per year after five years, and additional accruals based on years of service beyond fifteen years. Pro-rated for part-time employees. SICK LEAVE - Accrues at a rate of 96 hours per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees. HOLIDAYS - An average of twelve paid 8-hour holidays per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees. SALARY - Lake County has an adopted salary schedule. The salary range for most classifications is in five increments with a provision for longevity increases. Appointments are normally made at the first step of the salary range. SOCIAL SECURITY - County employees participate in Social Security. CALIFORNIA STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE - SDI is available to some County employees. DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS and CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIPS are available to County employees. Closing Date/Time: 12/22/2023 5:00 PM Pacific
Dec 01, 2023
Full Time
General Recruitment Information Recruitments for County positions are typically conducted to establish eligibility lists to fill countywide vacancies that occur during the active status of those lists (approximately 3 -12 months). Any person on a promotional eligibility list will be considered first by the hiring department(s) before persons on an open eligibility list. The County of Lake only accepts applications for permanent positions when actively recruiting. Only online applications are accepted. It is the responsibility of each applicant to review the full job description and requirements. The County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer. Veteran’s Preference. To apply for County examinations - All applications for County examinations must be submitted through the County’s online application system. A completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each online application. All permanent County recruitments will be posted at www.co.lake.ca.us with a link to the online application. The County of Lake reserves the right to limit the number of applications that will be accepted for any open recruitment, and any such limit will be included on the job posting. When a limit is posted, the recruitment is subject to close at any time prior to the final filing date. Completed online application packets must be submitted by the close of business on the date that the recruitment closes . All relevant experience must be included on the application to be considered - resumes and other attached documents will not be used to qualify an applicant. Relevant experience and/or education may be substituted at a ratio of 2 to 1 for the purpose of meeting minimum qualifications and applicants should contact the Human Resources department for details. Important Notice - The provisions listed on job postings, job descriptions, or other recruitment materials do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Benefits may vary between bargaining units. Any provisions contained within job postings, job descriptions or other recruitment material may be modified or revoked without notice. All County of Lake applicants who are given a conditional employment offer must comply with the County’s pre-employment medical review program before they may be appointed to the County position. Minimum Qualifications Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License. Current certification as an Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counselor from a State approved certifying organization. OR Possession of, or ability to obtain, registration to obtain certification as an AOD Counselor by a State-approved certifying organization within six (6) months of the date of hire, and the completion of the certification as an AOD counselor within five (5) years from the date of registration. OR Possession of a valid California license as a Physician, Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist or registration as an intern with the California Board of Psychology or the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Education and Experience: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in social sciences, behavioral sciences, psychology, or a closely related field. Two (2) years of full-time experience working in substance abuse counseling or substance abuse prevention in a public or certified private welfare agency at a level comparable to that of a Substance Abuse Counselor III or Prevention Specialist with the County of Lake. Previous experience in a lead or supervisory position is desirable. Full Job Description SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMS COORDINATOR DEFINITION Under general direction, plans, develops, and implements a variety of substance abuse treatment programs; plans, develops, and implements a variety of substance abuse community outreach efforts, prevention education programs, and related public information activities; performs a variety of substance abuse treatment and prevention services; provides supervision, training, and work evaluation for assigned staff; provides education, consultation services, workshops, and training for other staff, community agencies, and the public; performs prevention activities designed to prevent alcohol and drug abuse in the county; and performs related duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is a specialized, single-position classification. Incumbents have responsibility for the development, coordination, and conduct of substance abuse treatment and prevention programs, as well as providing supervision, work coordination, and training for assigned staff. T he Substance Abuse Programs Coordinator is distinguished from Deputy Director of Behavioral Health in that Substance Abuse Programs Coordinator incumbents do not exercise the full scope of management responsibilities for the alcohol and other drug services division. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general direction from Deputy Director of Behavioral Health. Exercises direct supervision over professional, technical, and administrative support staff. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Coordinates DUI Program services. Assists in updates to program policies and procedures. Assists with planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating substance abuse treatment and prevention programs. Participates in the development, monitoring, and coordination of program goals. Provides supervision, training, and work evaluation for assigned staff. Participates in the selection of new staff. Presents materials, reports, pamphlets, exhibits, and news releases to groups, agencies, and individuals. Meets with individuals, families, and groups in clinics, homes, schools, jails, and community settings to provide substance abuse treatment outreach services and information on substance abuse prevention. Implements strategies to raise awareness of issues concerning alcohol and drug problems. Provides in-service training and technical assistance for other agencies, organizations, and community groups. Coordinates the gathering of data. Evaluates a variety of data; coordinates recordkeeping and report preparation for state and local agencies. Advises clients on available community resources. Serves as a resource person for substance abuse treatment and substance abuse prevention/education. Contacts community groups, schools, and groups to promote education and prevention programs. Coordinates a variety of community relations and special events. Provides a variety of support to community groups and/or coalitions. Prepares, coordinates, schedules, and conducts presentations before school groups, community organizations, youth groups, and other interested persons. Collaborates with surrounding counties and communities on education and prevention issues. May attend meetings, conferences, and planning sessions. Performs related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Psychological and social aspects and characteristics of substance abuse. Drugs and drug abuse patterns, alcoholism, and the physiological effects of drug abuse and alcoholism. Case management principles, practices, and processes related to the assessment, care, treatment, and documentation of individuals with behavioral disorders. Methods and techniques for conducting assessments and treatment of substance abuse problems. Principles, methods, techniques, and materials of substance abuse prevention and education. Available community resources for substance abuse services. Requirements and needs of persons with serious substance abuse problems. Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to the administration ofalcohol and drug prevention and treatment programs. Principles of supervision, training, and work evaluation. Customer service principles and techniques. Written and oral communications skills. Proper English spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Computers and software programs (e.g., Microsoft software applications) to conduct research, assess information, and/or prepare documentation. Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction. Ability to: Provide supervision, training, and timely work evaluations for assigned staff. Assess substance abuse problems and develop services to meet client problems, working, and consulting with clients and other professional staff. Develop substance abuse education and prevention program. Communicate effectively with people from diverse ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Explain complex and technical terminology and concepts in an understandable and non-threatening manner. Establish and maintain a variety of personal and administrative records, clinical documentation, and related materials. Conduct effective individual and group counseling related to substance abuse problems and recovery. Recognize a potential crisis and deliver crisis intervention services. Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed. Conduct detailed assessments by obtaining information, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions. Implement comprehensive case management for all clients, including those referred to other providers. Handle stress and unstable client behavior. Effectively represent the substance abuse program in contacts with clients, the public, community organizations, other county staff, and other government organizations. Regularly work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Utilize a computer, relevant software applications, and/or other equipment as assigned to perform a variety of work tasks. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License. Current certification as an Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counselor from a State approved certifying organization. OR Possession of, or ability to obtain, registration to obtain certification as an AOD Counselor by a State-approved certifying organization within six (6) months of the date of hire, and the completion of the certification as an AOD counselor within five (5) years from the date of registration. OR Possession of a valid California license as a Physician, Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist or registration as an intern with the California Board of Psychology or the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Education and Experience: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in social sciences, behavioral sciences, psychology, or a closely related field. Two (2) years of full-time experience working in substance abuse counseling or substance abuse prevention in a public or certified private welfare agency at a level comparable to that of a Substance Abuse Counselor III or Prevention Specialist with the County of Lake. Previous experience in a lead or supervisory position is desirable. WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS The County of Lake is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Incumbents generally work in a typical office environment with adequate light and temperature. There may be occasional exposure to extreme temperatures, loud noise, fumes, noxious odors, dust, mist, gases, and poor ventilation; underground, confined, or restricted workspaces; and heights more than five stories above ground level. Incumbents may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. Incumbents may also be subject to clients or members of the public afflicted with behavioral disorders or who are under emotionally stressful conditions. Positions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. A successful candidate will be required to submit to and pass a background check prior to the appointment. Depending upon the position and/or assigned department, the background check may include but is not limited to civil and criminal history check, reference check, Live Scan, and/or credit check (as allowed under state law). Disaster Service Workers: As members of the County of Lake Emergency Services Organization, all Lake County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and / or County. The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of Lake assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a “meet and confer” process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect. RETIREMENT - County employees are members of the California Public Employee Retirement system (CalPERS).CalPERS provides a defined benefit pension at retirement for County employees.The pension formulas and employee contribution amounts may vary by bargaining unit, date of hire, prior qualifying service, and classification. Please contact Human Resources for more information. HEALTH AND INSURANCE BENEFITS - Medical, dental, hospital, vision, life and disability coverage is available to employees and their dependents. The County contributes $1,500 of the monthly premiums for the insurance plan options. VACATION ACCRUAL may be adjusted for current city or county government employees. VACATION - 80 hours per year during the first five years of service, 120 hours per year after five years, and additional accruals based on years of service beyond fifteen years. Pro-rated for part-time employees. SICK LEAVE - Accrues at a rate of 96 hours per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees. HOLIDAYS - An average of twelve paid 8-hour holidays per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees. SALARY - Lake County has an adopted salary schedule. The salary range for most classifications is in five increments with a provision for longevity increases. Appointments are normally made at the first step of the salary range. SOCIAL SECURITY - County employees participate in Social Security. CALIFORNIA STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE - SDI is available to some County employees. DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS and CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIPS are available to County employees. Closing Date/Time: 12/22/2023 5:00 PM Pacific
CA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Sacramento, California, United States
Job Description and Duties Under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Communications, the Staff Services Analyst performs a variety of analytical tasks related to the efficient functioning of the Office of Communications. Assignments may cover a number of areas, including but not limited to: Assisting with responses to press inquiries Reviewing and analyzing information for press releases, consumer alerts, and policy matters Gathering statistical data Assisting with writing and editing a variety of publications, reports, policy papers, and press releases Organizing and staffing press events with the Attorney General and officials of the Department of Justice Telework/remote options may be available. Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/P7X675V 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 ANALYST Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement Position Details Job Code #: JC-403644 Position #(s): 420-085-5157-008 Working Title: Deputy Press Secretary Classification: STAFF SERVICES ANALYST $3,534.00 - $4,428.00 A $3,826.00 - $4,789.00 B $4,588.00 - $5,744.00 C # of Positions: 1 Work Location: Sacramento County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Work Shift: Day Work Week: Monday - Friday Department Information This position is located in the Directorate Division, Office of Communications. Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility. For more information about the Department, please visit the Attorney General’s website at www.oag.ca.gov . Special Requirements A fingerprint check will be required. Clearly indicate the Job Control (JC-403644) and the title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on the first page of your State Application. If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required upon appointment. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date: 12/7/2023 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below: Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of Justice Attn: Jamie Dakins (JC-403644) 1300 I Street Suite 720 Sacramento , CA 95814 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Justice Jamie Dakins (JC-403644) 1300 I Street Suite 720 Sacramento , CA 95814 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. Statement of Qualifications - The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a narrative discussion of how your education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify you for the position. The SOQ serves as a documentation of your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing and should be typed, no more than two pages in length. A vague and/or incomplete SOQ may not be considered if it does not fully respond to the required information. Cover letters do not take the place of a SOQ. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: Strong organizational skills Knowledge of state and local policy issues Ability to work well under pressure Ability to exercise the highest degree of initiative and independence of action Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of information Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and master emerging, new policy initiatives Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position. Human Resources Contact: Jamie Dakins (916) 210-6546 jamie.dakins@doj.ca.gov Hiring Unit Contact: Morgahn Smith (916) 210-6618 morgahn.smith@doj.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: EEO Officer (916) 210-7580 EERROffice@doj.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. Additional Job Related Information Additional Application Filing Information : Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date. 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: 12/7/2023
Nov 22, 2023
Full Time
Job Description and Duties Under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Communications, the Staff Services Analyst performs a variety of analytical tasks related to the efficient functioning of the Office of Communications. Assignments may cover a number of areas, including but not limited to: Assisting with responses to press inquiries Reviewing and analyzing information for press releases, consumer alerts, and policy matters Gathering statistical data Assisting with writing and editing a variety of publications, reports, policy papers, and press releases Organizing and staffing press events with the Attorney General and officials of the Department of Justice Telework/remote options may be available. Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/P7X675V 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 ANALYST Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement Position Details Job Code #: JC-403644 Position #(s): 420-085-5157-008 Working Title: Deputy Press Secretary Classification: STAFF SERVICES ANALYST $3,534.00 - $4,428.00 A $3,826.00 - $4,789.00 B $4,588.00 - $5,744.00 C # of Positions: 1 Work Location: Sacramento County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Work Shift: Day Work Week: Monday - Friday Department Information This position is located in the Directorate Division, Office of Communications. Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility. For more information about the Department, please visit the Attorney General’s website at www.oag.ca.gov . Special Requirements A fingerprint check will be required. Clearly indicate the Job Control (JC-403644) and the title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on the first page of your State Application. If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required upon appointment. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date: 12/7/2023 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below: Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of Justice Attn: Jamie Dakins (JC-403644) 1300 I Street Suite 720 Sacramento , CA 95814 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Justice Jamie Dakins (JC-403644) 1300 I Street Suite 720 Sacramento , CA 95814 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. Statement of Qualifications - The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a narrative discussion of how your education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify you for the position. The SOQ serves as a documentation of your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing and should be typed, no more than two pages in length. A vague and/or incomplete SOQ may not be considered if it does not fully respond to the required information. Cover letters do not take the place of a SOQ. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: Strong organizational skills Knowledge of state and local policy issues Ability to work well under pressure Ability to exercise the highest degree of initiative and independence of action Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of information Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and master emerging, new policy initiatives Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position. Human Resources Contact: Jamie Dakins (916) 210-6546 jamie.dakins@doj.ca.gov Hiring Unit Contact: Morgahn Smith (916) 210-6618 morgahn.smith@doj.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: EEO Officer (916) 210-7580 EERROffice@doj.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. Additional Job Related Information Additional Application Filing Information : Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date. 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: 12/7/2023