METROLINK
Multiple (Los Angeles and/or Pomona), California, United States
SUMMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION The Maintenance Technician I, will perform a variety of maintenance functions in carpentry, construction, painting, welding, electrical and plumbing. TO APPLY: This is a continuous recruitment. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. DISTINGUISHING CHARATERISTICS This is the entry level in the series. At this level, assignments are generally limited in scope and are performed within a procedural framework established by higher-level employees. SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED Receives general supervision from departmental supervisory roles. No formal supervisory responsibilities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The duties listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Receive and fulfill work order requests from department management. Perform preventive electrical maintenance on all types of electrical equipment; diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions. Adhere strictly to safety rules, regulations, and safe work practices. Perform carpentry, door hardware and painting projects as needed. Cut and shape wood, plastic, fiberglass, or drywall using hand and power tools. Lay out, fabricate, and weld materials using gas, heliarc and acetylene equipment in the shop and at field sites. Install and replace electrical circuits, switches, panels, conduit, wiring and fixtures. Maintain, analyze, and repair digital controls, frequency drives and related controls. Operate and make regular inspections of compressed air systems, transformers, circuit breakers, automatic motor control circuits, disconnects, exhaust and intake fans. Build and install a variety of materials throughout the facilities. Perform routine repairs and maintenance of yard and /or office facilities and equipment using hand or power tools as required. Independently solves a variety of problems of limited to moderate scope and complexity by requiring basic interpretation of blueprints, schematics, or O&M manuals. Perform other related duties as assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Education and Experience High school diploma, GED or its equivalent. A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in carpentry, plumbing and electrical fields. A combination of training, education and or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered when determining minimum qualifications. Advanced relevant coursework may also substitute for a portion of required experience. Valid Class C Driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record of no more than three moving violations and no DUI’s within the last three years. Preferred Qualifications Trade school HVAC, electrical, carpentry, and/or plumbing experience Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of : Preventative maintenance requirements Skilled in : Plumbing Electrical work Carpentry Driving vehicles in all weather conditions Ability to : Accurately document preventative maintenance work Maintain effective and open communication with various associates PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Transition between a stationary position at a desk or work location and move about Metrolink facilities or other work site locations Operate tools to perform the duties of the position; such as computers, office equipment and work-related machinery Transport equipment or boxes up to 25lbs Exchange ideas by means of communication Visual acuity to detect, identify and observe employees or train movement and any barriers to movement when working on or near railroad tracks Hear and perceive the nature of sounds when working on or near railroad tracks Balance, ascend/descend, climb, kneel, stoop, bend, crouch or crawl within assigned working conditions and or locations Working Conditions Position requires work in a normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, or temperature. Work may also be conducted in outdoor environments, at construction sites, Railroad Track and Right-of-Way environments, and warehouse environments, with possible exposure to individuals who are hostile or irate, moving mechanical parts, and loud noises (85+ decibels, such as heavy trucks, construction, etc.) Southern California Regional Rail Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Authority will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Selection Process: Following a review of resumes and/or applications, the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process. Eligible applicants will be notified of the exact time and place of assessments and interview. Candidates will be interviewed to determine their relative knowledge, skills and ability in job related areas. Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a reference check, including degree verification and criminal records check provided through SCRRA. Internal Candidates: Employees with active discipline as defined in the HR Policy No. 5.3 Positive Discipline Program and/or with performance that does not meet the standard for "meets expectations" as defined in the Performance Planning and Appraisal Process may be precluded from consideration and placement in the position. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the SCRRA will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The SCRRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/ADA MEDICAL: SCRRA offers a choice of twelve (12) health plan options provided through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). You may choose from up to ten (10) Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans and two (2) Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans. Some health plans are only available in certain counties and/or zip codes. You contribute 12.5 percent of the plan premium for coverage of you and your eligible dependents. You may waive coverage if you are covered under another group health plan; you must provide proof. Once you waive coverage, you will only be allowed to enroll during Open Enrollment or within 60 days from the date on which your other coverage is no longer available (proof is required). If you elect to waive coverage, you will receive $300.00 per month taxable earnings, paid in two installments of $150 each on the first two paychecks of the month. A retiree or an employee who is a spouse, child, or any other eligible dependent of another SCRRA employee is not eligible for the opt out/cash in lieu credit if he/she is covered under a SCRRA health plan. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. DENTAL: SCRRA offers two dental options provided by Delta Dental. Under the DeltaCare (HMO) program, you must select a contract dentist within their network to perform your dental services. If you require treatment from a specialist, your contract dentist will handle the referral. Many services are covered at no cost to you. A co-payment applies for other services. The Delta Dental PPO plan allows you to visit a dentist of your choice, change dentists at any time, go to a dental specialist of your choice, receive dental care anywhere in the world, and save on out-of-pocket expenses when you visit a PPO network dental office. SCRRA pays the full premium for coverage of you and your eligible dependents under both plans. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. VISION: SCRRA offers two (2) vision plans through Vision Service Plan (VSP), providing coverage for eye examinations, prescription eyewear and contact lenses through network providers. You have the option of seeing out-of-network providers, but full reimbursement is not guaranteed. VSP has contracted with many laser surgery facilities and doctors, offering you a discount on PRK and LASIK surgeries. If you enroll in the VSP Basic Plan, SCRRA pays the full premium for coverage of you and your eligible dependents. If you enroll in the VSP Buy-up Plan, which offers enhanced vision benefits, you pay the difference between the cost of the Basic Plan and the Buy-up Plan. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) allow for the deferral of pre-tax dollars to be used for reimbursement of eligible medical and dependent care expenses. You can set aside up to $3,050 for health care expenses and $5,000 per family for dependent care expenses annually. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or a qualifying event. GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE: SCRRA provides for an amount equal to one (1) time your annual salary, rounded to the nearest $1,000, to a maximum of $200,000. Your life insurance benefit will reduce to 65% at age 65 and 55% at age 70. IRS regulations require that the portion of Group Term Life (“G.T.L.”) insurance benefits provided to you by SCRRA, which exceeds $50,000, be added to your Federal, State, and Medicare taxable earnings for W-2 reporting. This amount is reflected on your pay statements each pay period in the “Other Benefits and Information” section. In addition, SCRRA offers a voluntary plan, which may be purchased in increments of $10,000 to a maximum of $100,000 without evidence of insurability (initial enrollment period only) and up to 5 times your salary to a maximum of $500,000 with evidence of insurability. Dependent life options are also available. The voluntary plan is portable; you may retain it if you leave SCRRA and pay the premium. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT: SCRRA provides for an amount equal to one (1) time your annual salary, rounded to the nearest $1,000, up to a maximum of $200,000. Your AD&D insurance benefit will reduce to 65% at age 65 and 55% at age 70. In addition, SCRRA offers a voluntary plan, which may be purchased in increments of $10,000, subject to a maximum of the lesser of 5 times your annual salary or $500,000. Dependent AD&D options are also available. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. SHORT TERM DISABILITY: You are covered under the California State Disability Insurance (SDI) Program. Your maximum benefit amount is 52 times your weekly benefit amount or the total wages subject to SDI tax paid in your base period, whichever is less. Employees pay a mandatory contribution, through payroll deductions, for coverage under the SDI program. The contribution rate for 2023 is 0.9 percent of earnings. The SDI taxable wage limit is $153,164, with a maximum withholding of $1,378.48 per employee for calendar year 2023. LONG TERM DISABILITY : SCRRA provides for income replacement of 60 percent of monthly earnings subject to a maximum benefit of $7,500 per month up to age 65. To qualify, you must be on disability for 90 days. (Note: there is a pre-existing condition clause in this program.) Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. VOLUNTARY BENEFITS: SCRRA offers the following employee-paid voluntary benefits, provided by Aflac: Group Accident Insurance helps pay for out-of-pocket costs that arise from covered accidents, such as fractures, dislocations, and lacerations. Group Critical Illness Insurance helps pay for the expected and unexpected expenses that arise from diagnosis of a covered critical illness, such as cancer (internal or invasive), heart attack, stroke, end-stage renal failure or a major organ transplant. Group Hospital Indemnity Insurance helps pay for the out-of-pocket costs associated with a hospital stay, including benefits for hospital confinement, hospital admission, hospital intensive care and intermediate intensive care step-down unit. Group Short-Term Disability Insurance pays a monthly benefit directly to an employee who is off work due to an injury or illness for up to three (3) months after a seven (7) day waiting period. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. 9/80 ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULE: SCRRA offers a 9/80 Alternative Work Schedule (AWS). During a 10-day work period, you work eight 9-hour days, one 8-hour day and have one day off. Your day off can be Monday, Wednesday, or Friday. Approval from your supervisor, chief and HR is required to participate in the 9/80 AWS program. TELECOMMUTING SCHEDULE: SCRRA offers employees the option to telecommute up to two (2) days per week. At the CEO’s discretion, the maximum number of days per week may be increased due to a natural disaster, pandemic, civil unrest, federal/state/local stay-at-home order, or other special circumstances. Approval from your supervisor, chief and HR is required to participate in the telecommuting program. Employees on a 9/80 schedule cannot telecommute. HOLIDAYS: SCRRA observes twelve (12) holidays a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. PAID TIME OFF (PTO): SCRRA provides employees with Paid Time Off (PTO) for vacations, illnesses, injuries, medical/dental appointments, religious holidays, personal business, and emergencies as follows: 0-4 years of service - 25 days 5-6 years of service - 30 days 7th year of service - 32 days 8th year of service - 33 days 9th year of service - 34 days 10-14 years of service - 35 days 15-19 years of service - 38 days 20 or more years – 42 days At the CEO’s discretion, prior service at a public transportation or public agency, or rail transportation company may be counted towards an employee’s total service years to increase the employee’s PTO accrual rate. To be considered, Human Resources requires that a written request along with verification and confirmation of the years of service be provided prior to the start of employment with SCRRA. Human Resources will provide the final determination on behalf of the CEO. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP): SCRRA offers you and your immediate and dependent family members confidential counseling 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for family, personal, work-related and substance abuse issues through the EAP. You are entitled to a telephone session(s) with a trained EAP professional to assess the nature of the problem and provide a referral for additional assistance, if needed. Services also include three (3) face-to-face counseling sessions per family member per six (6) month period. HEALTH ADVOCACY SERVICES: SCRRA offers you and your eligible dependents free health advocacy services through Health Advocate. You are entitled to unlimited calls with trained professionals who can help you navigate the healthcare and insurance systems. RETIREMENT PLAN: The SCRRA contracts with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). You pay a 7.00 percent employee contribution and SCRRA pays an employer contribution, which varies each year. To be eligible for service retirement, you must be at least age 52 and have a minimum of five (5) years of CalPERS-credited service. Upon retirement you are entitled to a monthly retirement benefit based on your years of credited service, age, and average compensation during your last three (3) years of service (“final compensation”). The retirement formula for New Members is 2%@62, which means at age 62, you receive 2 percent of your final compensation for every year of service. Upon separation from employment with less than 5 years of credited service, you may request a refund of your employee contributions only, including interest, and end your membership with CalPERS, or leave it in your account and retain your service credit should you decide to work for another CalPERS-covered agency. If you are vested upon separation but do not retire, you may leave your contributions in your account until retirement or elect a refund. SOCIAL SECURITY: You do not participate in Social Security except for Medicare. You will contribute 1.45 percent of your pay to cover the hospital insurance portion of Medicare. *Additional Medicare Hospital Insurance Tax: As of January 1, 2013, employees are required to pay an additional 0.9 percent Medicare tax on earnings above $200,000 (for those who file an individual return) or $250,000 (for those who file a joint return). This additional hospital insurance tax is not reflected in the rate above. RETIREE MEDICAL: Unrepresented employees hired before 11/1/18*: You will be eligible for medical coverage when you retire if your separation date and retirement date are within 120 days of each other. SCRRA pays the same amount for retirees as it does for active employees, which is currently 87.5 percent of the applicable premium. Unrepresented employees hired on or after 11/1/18: You will be eligible for medical coverage when you retire if your separation date and retirement date are within 120 days of each other and you have a minimum of 10 years of credited CalPERS service, five of which must be performed at SCRRA. SCRRA pays a percentage of the state annuitant contribution rate** in accordance with the vesting schedule below: 10 Years of CalPERS Service - 50% 11 – 19 Years of CalPERS Service - 50%, plus 5% for each additional year of service 20+ Years of CalPERS Service - 100% *Once each year the employer may allow unrepresented employees hired before 11/1/18 the opportunity to individually elect to be subject to the vesting schedule. **The state annuitant contribution rates for 2023 are: $883 (Retiree Only); $1,699 (Retiree + 1 Dependent); $2,124 (Retiree + Family). DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN (457) : You are eligible to set aside a portion of your current income without paying taxes on that money until it is received later during retirement when taxes may be lower. In 2023, you can defer up to 100 percent of your gross compensation or $22,500 annually, whichever is less (“normal contribution limit”). You may make an additional $7,500 contribution to the plan if you are age 50 and older. If you are at least within three years of the age in which you are eligible to receive unreduced benefits under our CalPERS retirement plan, you may contribute up to double the normal contribution limit, or $45,000. TRANSPORTATION PASSES: You may use your employee badge for unlimited free access to all Metrolink lines and trains. Your badge cannot be used on connecting public transportation. However, if you commute to/from work on Metrolink on a regular basis and need to connect to other public transportation (e.g., Metro Red or Purple Line) you can be issued a Metrolink pass with the appropriate station pair, which will also give you access to connecting transportation. You are also eligible to receive a free transit pass to ride any greater Los Angeles area transit system other than Metrolink (such as, Metro, Foothill Transit, LADOT, and LOSSAN) for commuting purposes. The commuter transit pass has a value up to the monthly maximum tax-free transit pass amount established by the Internal Revenue Service ($300 in 2023). You are responsible for any transit fares above the IRS monthly cap. To receive this benefit, the SCRRA requires each employee to use public transportation to commute to and from work three (3) or more days per week. OTHER BENEFITS: Educational Assistance - SCRRA will reimburse an employee up to $1,000 per fiscal year for tuition, books and mandatory student fees for courses that are relevant to employment. No reimbursement is allowed for parking. Professional Memberships - SCRRA pays up to $300 per year for professional memberships. Credit Union Membership - SCRRA offers credit union services for employees and their family members, provided by Northrup Grumman Federal Credit Union. Jury Duty - SCRRA will continue an employee's salary during any non-voluntary jury service up to a maximum of ten (10) working days. Pregnancy Disability and Family and Medical Leaves - A leave of absence may be paid or unpaid and shall be granted in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, and SCRRA policy. Refer to the Human Resource Policies and Procedures Manual for more detailed information. Bereavement Leave - In the event of death in an employee’s immediate family, the agency grants up to three (3) working days, with pay, to handle family affairs and to attend the funeral. When an employee needs to travel outside the radius of the five (5) member agencies due to the death of an immediate family member, the Authority grants up to five (5) working days, with pay. Military Leave - Employees will be paid for the annually required active period. At the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer, and with Board notification, paid military leave may be granted beyond what is provided by the applicable state law. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Nov 22, 2022
Full Time
SUMMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION The Maintenance Technician I, will perform a variety of maintenance functions in carpentry, construction, painting, welding, electrical and plumbing. TO APPLY: This is a continuous recruitment. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. DISTINGUISHING CHARATERISTICS This is the entry level in the series. At this level, assignments are generally limited in scope and are performed within a procedural framework established by higher-level employees. SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED Receives general supervision from departmental supervisory roles. No formal supervisory responsibilities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The duties listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Receive and fulfill work order requests from department management. Perform preventive electrical maintenance on all types of electrical equipment; diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions. Adhere strictly to safety rules, regulations, and safe work practices. Perform carpentry, door hardware and painting projects as needed. Cut and shape wood, plastic, fiberglass, or drywall using hand and power tools. Lay out, fabricate, and weld materials using gas, heliarc and acetylene equipment in the shop and at field sites. Install and replace electrical circuits, switches, panels, conduit, wiring and fixtures. Maintain, analyze, and repair digital controls, frequency drives and related controls. Operate and make regular inspections of compressed air systems, transformers, circuit breakers, automatic motor control circuits, disconnects, exhaust and intake fans. Build and install a variety of materials throughout the facilities. Perform routine repairs and maintenance of yard and /or office facilities and equipment using hand or power tools as required. Independently solves a variety of problems of limited to moderate scope and complexity by requiring basic interpretation of blueprints, schematics, or O&M manuals. Perform other related duties as assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Education and Experience High school diploma, GED or its equivalent. A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in carpentry, plumbing and electrical fields. A combination of training, education and or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered when determining minimum qualifications. Advanced relevant coursework may also substitute for a portion of required experience. Valid Class C Driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record of no more than three moving violations and no DUI’s within the last three years. Preferred Qualifications Trade school HVAC, electrical, carpentry, and/or plumbing experience Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of : Preventative maintenance requirements Skilled in : Plumbing Electrical work Carpentry Driving vehicles in all weather conditions Ability to : Accurately document preventative maintenance work Maintain effective and open communication with various associates PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Transition between a stationary position at a desk or work location and move about Metrolink facilities or other work site locations Operate tools to perform the duties of the position; such as computers, office equipment and work-related machinery Transport equipment or boxes up to 25lbs Exchange ideas by means of communication Visual acuity to detect, identify and observe employees or train movement and any barriers to movement when working on or near railroad tracks Hear and perceive the nature of sounds when working on or near railroad tracks Balance, ascend/descend, climb, kneel, stoop, bend, crouch or crawl within assigned working conditions and or locations Working Conditions Position requires work in a normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, or temperature. Work may also be conducted in outdoor environments, at construction sites, Railroad Track and Right-of-Way environments, and warehouse environments, with possible exposure to individuals who are hostile or irate, moving mechanical parts, and loud noises (85+ decibels, such as heavy trucks, construction, etc.) Southern California Regional Rail Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Authority will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Selection Process: Following a review of resumes and/or applications, the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process. Eligible applicants will be notified of the exact time and place of assessments and interview. Candidates will be interviewed to determine their relative knowledge, skills and ability in job related areas. Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a reference check, including degree verification and criminal records check provided through SCRRA. Internal Candidates: Employees with active discipline as defined in the HR Policy No. 5.3 Positive Discipline Program and/or with performance that does not meet the standard for "meets expectations" as defined in the Performance Planning and Appraisal Process may be precluded from consideration and placement in the position. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the SCRRA will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The SCRRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/ADA MEDICAL: SCRRA offers a choice of twelve (12) health plan options provided through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). You may choose from up to ten (10) Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans and two (2) Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans. Some health plans are only available in certain counties and/or zip codes. You contribute 12.5 percent of the plan premium for coverage of you and your eligible dependents. You may waive coverage if you are covered under another group health plan; you must provide proof. Once you waive coverage, you will only be allowed to enroll during Open Enrollment or within 60 days from the date on which your other coverage is no longer available (proof is required). If you elect to waive coverage, you will receive $300.00 per month taxable earnings, paid in two installments of $150 each on the first two paychecks of the month. A retiree or an employee who is a spouse, child, or any other eligible dependent of another SCRRA employee is not eligible for the opt out/cash in lieu credit if he/she is covered under a SCRRA health plan. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. DENTAL: SCRRA offers two dental options provided by Delta Dental. Under the DeltaCare (HMO) program, you must select a contract dentist within their network to perform your dental services. If you require treatment from a specialist, your contract dentist will handle the referral. Many services are covered at no cost to you. A co-payment applies for other services. The Delta Dental PPO plan allows you to visit a dentist of your choice, change dentists at any time, go to a dental specialist of your choice, receive dental care anywhere in the world, and save on out-of-pocket expenses when you visit a PPO network dental office. SCRRA pays the full premium for coverage of you and your eligible dependents under both plans. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. VISION: SCRRA offers two (2) vision plans through Vision Service Plan (VSP), providing coverage for eye examinations, prescription eyewear and contact lenses through network providers. You have the option of seeing out-of-network providers, but full reimbursement is not guaranteed. VSP has contracted with many laser surgery facilities and doctors, offering you a discount on PRK and LASIK surgeries. If you enroll in the VSP Basic Plan, SCRRA pays the full premium for coverage of you and your eligible dependents. If you enroll in the VSP Buy-up Plan, which offers enhanced vision benefits, you pay the difference between the cost of the Basic Plan and the Buy-up Plan. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) allow for the deferral of pre-tax dollars to be used for reimbursement of eligible medical and dependent care expenses. You can set aside up to $3,050 for health care expenses and $5,000 per family for dependent care expenses annually. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or a qualifying event. GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE: SCRRA provides for an amount equal to one (1) time your annual salary, rounded to the nearest $1,000, to a maximum of $200,000. Your life insurance benefit will reduce to 65% at age 65 and 55% at age 70. IRS regulations require that the portion of Group Term Life (“G.T.L.”) insurance benefits provided to you by SCRRA, which exceeds $50,000, be added to your Federal, State, and Medicare taxable earnings for W-2 reporting. This amount is reflected on your pay statements each pay period in the “Other Benefits and Information” section. In addition, SCRRA offers a voluntary plan, which may be purchased in increments of $10,000 to a maximum of $100,000 without evidence of insurability (initial enrollment period only) and up to 5 times your salary to a maximum of $500,000 with evidence of insurability. Dependent life options are also available. The voluntary plan is portable; you may retain it if you leave SCRRA and pay the premium. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT: SCRRA provides for an amount equal to one (1) time your annual salary, rounded to the nearest $1,000, up to a maximum of $200,000. Your AD&D insurance benefit will reduce to 65% at age 65 and 55% at age 70. In addition, SCRRA offers a voluntary plan, which may be purchased in increments of $10,000, subject to a maximum of the lesser of 5 times your annual salary or $500,000. Dependent AD&D options are also available. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. SHORT TERM DISABILITY: You are covered under the California State Disability Insurance (SDI) Program. Your maximum benefit amount is 52 times your weekly benefit amount or the total wages subject to SDI tax paid in your base period, whichever is less. Employees pay a mandatory contribution, through payroll deductions, for coverage under the SDI program. The contribution rate for 2023 is 0.9 percent of earnings. The SDI taxable wage limit is $153,164, with a maximum withholding of $1,378.48 per employee for calendar year 2023. LONG TERM DISABILITY : SCRRA provides for income replacement of 60 percent of monthly earnings subject to a maximum benefit of $7,500 per month up to age 65. To qualify, you must be on disability for 90 days. (Note: there is a pre-existing condition clause in this program.) Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. VOLUNTARY BENEFITS: SCRRA offers the following employee-paid voluntary benefits, provided by Aflac: Group Accident Insurance helps pay for out-of-pocket costs that arise from covered accidents, such as fractures, dislocations, and lacerations. Group Critical Illness Insurance helps pay for the expected and unexpected expenses that arise from diagnosis of a covered critical illness, such as cancer (internal or invasive), heart attack, stroke, end-stage renal failure or a major organ transplant. Group Hospital Indemnity Insurance helps pay for the out-of-pocket costs associated with a hospital stay, including benefits for hospital confinement, hospital admission, hospital intensive care and intermediate intensive care step-down unit. Group Short-Term Disability Insurance pays a monthly benefit directly to an employee who is off work due to an injury or illness for up to three (3) months after a seven (7) day waiting period. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. 9/80 ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULE: SCRRA offers a 9/80 Alternative Work Schedule (AWS). During a 10-day work period, you work eight 9-hour days, one 8-hour day and have one day off. Your day off can be Monday, Wednesday, or Friday. Approval from your supervisor, chief and HR is required to participate in the 9/80 AWS program. TELECOMMUTING SCHEDULE: SCRRA offers employees the option to telecommute up to two (2) days per week. At the CEO’s discretion, the maximum number of days per week may be increased due to a natural disaster, pandemic, civil unrest, federal/state/local stay-at-home order, or other special circumstances. Approval from your supervisor, chief and HR is required to participate in the telecommuting program. Employees on a 9/80 schedule cannot telecommute. HOLIDAYS: SCRRA observes twelve (12) holidays a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. PAID TIME OFF (PTO): SCRRA provides employees with Paid Time Off (PTO) for vacations, illnesses, injuries, medical/dental appointments, religious holidays, personal business, and emergencies as follows: 0-4 years of service - 25 days 5-6 years of service - 30 days 7th year of service - 32 days 8th year of service - 33 days 9th year of service - 34 days 10-14 years of service - 35 days 15-19 years of service - 38 days 20 or more years – 42 days At the CEO’s discretion, prior service at a public transportation or public agency, or rail transportation company may be counted towards an employee’s total service years to increase the employee’s PTO accrual rate. To be considered, Human Resources requires that a written request along with verification and confirmation of the years of service be provided prior to the start of employment with SCRRA. Human Resources will provide the final determination on behalf of the CEO. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP): SCRRA offers you and your immediate and dependent family members confidential counseling 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for family, personal, work-related and substance abuse issues through the EAP. You are entitled to a telephone session(s) with a trained EAP professional to assess the nature of the problem and provide a referral for additional assistance, if needed. Services also include three (3) face-to-face counseling sessions per family member per six (6) month period. HEALTH ADVOCACY SERVICES: SCRRA offers you and your eligible dependents free health advocacy services through Health Advocate. You are entitled to unlimited calls with trained professionals who can help you navigate the healthcare and insurance systems. RETIREMENT PLAN: The SCRRA contracts with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). You pay a 7.00 percent employee contribution and SCRRA pays an employer contribution, which varies each year. To be eligible for service retirement, you must be at least age 52 and have a minimum of five (5) years of CalPERS-credited service. Upon retirement you are entitled to a monthly retirement benefit based on your years of credited service, age, and average compensation during your last three (3) years of service (“final compensation”). The retirement formula for New Members is 2%@62, which means at age 62, you receive 2 percent of your final compensation for every year of service. Upon separation from employment with less than 5 years of credited service, you may request a refund of your employee contributions only, including interest, and end your membership with CalPERS, or leave it in your account and retain your service credit should you decide to work for another CalPERS-covered agency. If you are vested upon separation but do not retire, you may leave your contributions in your account until retirement or elect a refund. SOCIAL SECURITY: You do not participate in Social Security except for Medicare. You will contribute 1.45 percent of your pay to cover the hospital insurance portion of Medicare. *Additional Medicare Hospital Insurance Tax: As of January 1, 2013, employees are required to pay an additional 0.9 percent Medicare tax on earnings above $200,000 (for those who file an individual return) or $250,000 (for those who file a joint return). This additional hospital insurance tax is not reflected in the rate above. RETIREE MEDICAL: Unrepresented employees hired before 11/1/18*: You will be eligible for medical coverage when you retire if your separation date and retirement date are within 120 days of each other. SCRRA pays the same amount for retirees as it does for active employees, which is currently 87.5 percent of the applicable premium. Unrepresented employees hired on or after 11/1/18: You will be eligible for medical coverage when you retire if your separation date and retirement date are within 120 days of each other and you have a minimum of 10 years of credited CalPERS service, five of which must be performed at SCRRA. SCRRA pays a percentage of the state annuitant contribution rate** in accordance with the vesting schedule below: 10 Years of CalPERS Service - 50% 11 – 19 Years of CalPERS Service - 50%, plus 5% for each additional year of service 20+ Years of CalPERS Service - 100% *Once each year the employer may allow unrepresented employees hired before 11/1/18 the opportunity to individually elect to be subject to the vesting schedule. **The state annuitant contribution rates for 2023 are: $883 (Retiree Only); $1,699 (Retiree + 1 Dependent); $2,124 (Retiree + Family). DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN (457) : You are eligible to set aside a portion of your current income without paying taxes on that money until it is received later during retirement when taxes may be lower. In 2023, you can defer up to 100 percent of your gross compensation or $22,500 annually, whichever is less (“normal contribution limit”). You may make an additional $7,500 contribution to the plan if you are age 50 and older. If you are at least within three years of the age in which you are eligible to receive unreduced benefits under our CalPERS retirement plan, you may contribute up to double the normal contribution limit, or $45,000. TRANSPORTATION PASSES: You may use your employee badge for unlimited free access to all Metrolink lines and trains. Your badge cannot be used on connecting public transportation. However, if you commute to/from work on Metrolink on a regular basis and need to connect to other public transportation (e.g., Metro Red or Purple Line) you can be issued a Metrolink pass with the appropriate station pair, which will also give you access to connecting transportation. You are also eligible to receive a free transit pass to ride any greater Los Angeles area transit system other than Metrolink (such as, Metro, Foothill Transit, LADOT, and LOSSAN) for commuting purposes. The commuter transit pass has a value up to the monthly maximum tax-free transit pass amount established by the Internal Revenue Service ($300 in 2023). You are responsible for any transit fares above the IRS monthly cap. To receive this benefit, the SCRRA requires each employee to use public transportation to commute to and from work three (3) or more days per week. OTHER BENEFITS: Educational Assistance - SCRRA will reimburse an employee up to $1,000 per fiscal year for tuition, books and mandatory student fees for courses that are relevant to employment. No reimbursement is allowed for parking. Professional Memberships - SCRRA pays up to $300 per year for professional memberships. Credit Union Membership - SCRRA offers credit union services for employees and their family members, provided by Northrup Grumman Federal Credit Union. Jury Duty - SCRRA will continue an employee's salary during any non-voluntary jury service up to a maximum of ten (10) working days. Pregnancy Disability and Family and Medical Leaves - A leave of absence may be paid or unpaid and shall be granted in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, and SCRRA policy. Refer to the Human Resource Policies and Procedures Manual for more detailed information. Bereavement Leave - In the event of death in an employee’s immediate family, the agency grants up to three (3) working days, with pay, to handle family affairs and to attend the funeral. When an employee needs to travel outside the radius of the five (5) member agencies due to the death of an immediate family member, the Authority grants up to five (5) working days, with pay. Military Leave - Employees will be paid for the annually required active period. At the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer, and with Board notification, paid military leave may be granted beyond what is provided by the applicable state law. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
PLACER COUNTY, CA
Auburn, California, United States
POSITION INFORMATION This recruitment is open until filled. Applications will be screened on a bi-weekly basis. The mission of the Placer County Clerk-Recorder-Elections Office is to provide courteous, timely, and professional recording and elections services to the citizens, businesses, and public agencies of the county with the utmost integrity, transparency, consistency, fairness, legal compliance, and cost effectiveness, using both the trained and committed staff of the department and technology to advance operations. The Office of the County Clerk-Recorder-Elections is comprised of three units: Clerk, Recorder, and Elections. There are currently two (2) Senior Clerk/Recorder/Elections Technician vacancies - one (1) with the Clerk's Office and one (1) with the Elections Office. Typical duties when assigned to the Clerk’s Office include: issuing birth, death and marriage vital record copies; performing civil marriages, including same sex marriages; and filing fictitious business name statements. Typical duties when assigned to the Elections Office include: processing voter registration cards; processing vote-by-mail requests and official ballots; surveying and securing polling locations; recruiting and training poll workers; filing official candidate paperwork; conducting voter outreach programs; and conducting federal, state, and local elections. Election season typically results in the necessity to work some weekends, evenings, and County-observed holidays. Positions in Elections typically require a valid driver's license. To learn more about the Clerk-Recorder's Office click here and to learn more about the Elections Office click here . BENEFITS Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees. The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department. Click here to view General benefits For more information regarding the benefits Placer County has to offer, please visit Placer County's Human Resources website. DEFINITION To perform the more specialized, complex and responsible administrative, clerical and document processing functions within the elections and/or recording divisions of the Clerk/Recorder / Elections Office; to serve as a resource to assigned staff and the public regarding the more complex areas of assignment; to provide lead supervision to clerical and technical staff; and to perform other duties relative to assigned areas of responsibility. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Clerk/Recorder/Elections Technician - Senior is considered the advanced journey level class, distinguished from other classes in the series by the level of responsibility assumed, the complexity of duties assigned, independence of action taken and by the nature of the public contact made. Employees at this level perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series including conducting research and problem resolution which requires specialized knowledge. The Clerk/Recorder/Elections Technician - Senior is required to perform all duties and responsibilities of multiple functional areas within the Clerk/Recorder/Elections Office and to provide technical and functional supervision over assigned clerical staff. The Clerk/Recorder/Elections Technician - Senioris distinguished from the Clerk/Recorder/Elections Supervisor in that the latter is responsible for serving as a first level supervisor of a work unit or program area within the Clerk/Recorder/Elections Office. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives direction from higher level management or supervisory staff. May exercise functional and technical supervision over lower level technical and clerical staff. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Perform the more complex and specialized administrative and clerical duties within assigned functional areas; compile data; summarize and maintain a variety of reports, records, lists and files. Train assigned employees in their areas of work including recording or elections methods, procedures and techniques. Verify the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques and compliance with applicable standards and specifications; ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures. Process and verify a variety of documents including general and legal correspondence, memos and statistical charts. Serve as a resource to the general public; provide answers and information regarding processes and procedures for assigned area. Sort and file legal and general documents and records; maintain alphabetical, index and cross-reference files. Operate standard office equipment including personal computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet or database programs. Provide and maintain quality customer service relationships with co-workers, other County employees and the general public. Perform related duties as assigned. In addition to the above: When assigned to Clerk Services: Provide customer service over the phone and in person at the clerk and copy counters; perform cashiering services; certify and copy vital records, maps and other documents. Receive, review, verify and enter data on a variety of legal documents and records including marriage licenses, birth certificates, death certificates, certificates of notary, notices of determination and fictitious business names; verify identity of applicant. Officiate marriage ceremonies, or deputize members of the public to officiate ceremonies, in accordance with State law. Update and transmit official records on computerized systems on a daily basis; remove transmitted documents on a weekly basis; run month-to date and year-to-date system audits. Prepare monthly subscription billings for customers who subscribe to special reports on fictitious business names and official records. Log and track all vital statistics in preparation for scanning. Organize and direct the workflow in the Imaging Center; train assigned staff on various equipment used in imaging process. Organize and participate in the copying of records documents from microfiche; distribute to appropriate personnel for processing. Copy, prepare and scan records and documents; make CD’s of scanned documents; roll film for documents and maps that have been recorded. Maintain logs, files and statistical information pertaining to documents processed. Troubleshoot mechanical and/or technical problems on scanning equipment. When assigned to Recording: Provide customer service over the phone and in person at the recording counter; perform cashiering services. Determine appropriate categories of action to be initiated based upon the content of the documents, applicable laws, and regulations; record real property documents; process passport applications, and apply county seal. Review complex legal documents to determine if the documents meet recording requirements; identify parties in document for indexing. Respond to questions from the public regarding the recording of real property records; explain the application of the Government Code, or other statutes and regulations specifying actions to be taken as a result of the information provided; and prepare correspondence to answer questions regarding actions taken based on information in the documents. Enter information into a computer system to initiate actions based on documents received and analyzed; apply proper codes for transactions. Correct cashiering errors made by assigned staff; void documents and re-cashier as necessary; enter the correct codes for page count, transfer tax and the number of documents indexed; pay out appropriate accounts. When assigned to Elections: Compile, maintain and file voter registration documents, materials and logs; update and maintain manuals, indexes, voter registrations and inventory control files; processvote by mailvoter requests; enter new voter registration cards; change, cancel or remove records; return incomplete voter registration cards. Verify voter materials; review precinct rosters for duplicate voters and changes noted by precinct workers; make street and precinct changes based on information from other agencies or departments; change voters to correct precinct; verify petitions using the optical disc signature retrieval program. Provide support to election processes and procedures; recruit, train and direct work of precinct poll workers; visit prospective polling places to determine desirability of locations and compliance with ADA requirements; organize and direct the work of temporary staff in assembling and distributing precinct materials and supplies; update training materials. Ensure the provision of adequate supplies and materials; maintain supply inventory; supervise prompt delivery of ballot containers; assure adequacy and proper operations of voting equipment; make emergency pick-up or delivery of voting supplies. Submit documents or reports to other agencies; create and maintain National Voter Registration Act records for reporting to the state and federal government; sort, mail out and process out-of-county notices to appropriate counties; enter data and generate reports. Proofread sample and official ballot materials and make corrections as needed. Assist candidates, officeholders and voters with questions and elections information. Process election cost invoices and claims for payment; balance and deposit revenue; collect candidate and district election fees. Collect and summarize election cost data; calculate and prepare billing for election services. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Experience and Training It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below. Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible experience in analyzing legal documents including two years ofexperience performing duties similar to a Clerk/Recorder/Elections Technician-Journey in Placer County. Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Required License or Certificate: May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: Principles of lead supervision and training. Office methods and equipment including computer systems and applicable software applications. Specific documents processed and the appropriate actions to be taken based upon the requirements of applicable codes, statutes and regulations. Principles and procedures of complex record keeping and filing. Principles and practices of customer service and proper phone etiquette. Mathematic skills. Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations. English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation. In addition to the above: When assigned to Clerk Services: Legal requirements for processing, recording and filing official documents including birth and death certificates, marriage licenses, fictitious business names, and related documents. Office coding system for cashier documents. Principles and practices of micrographics. Chemicals and equipment used in developing microfilm. Operating procedures of microfilm printers, digital cameras, high speed, flatbed and wide format scanners, video equipment, as well as CD burners and associated computerized processes. When assigned to Recording: Key items of information contained in documents that require the initiation of subsequent actions by the department. Legal descriptions pertaining to vital statistics, property transfers or descriptions of real property. Applicable sections of the Government Code, and rules and regulations pertaining to the transactions required by documents processed. When assigned to Elections: Organization and operating details of the County Elections Division. Statutes and ordinances governing election procedures including California Election Code and other codes and statutes related to voter registration,vote by mailvoting and canvassing procedures. Principles of the National Voter Registration Act. Operating procedures of the polls and precinct desk. Equipment and materials utilized in the conduct of elections. Specialized computer programs utilized in the election process. Methods and techniques of training precinct and poll workers. Operating procedures of an elections warehouse. Ability to: On a continuous basis, sit at a desk for long periods of time; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift light weight. Lead, organize and review the work of assigned staff. Perform more complex and specialized clerical duties in assigned area of responsibility including maintenance of appropriate records and preparation of reports. Identify and interpret complex technical and numerical information. Understand the various documents to be processed and analyzed. Examine and verify check records, documents and data. Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public. Retrieve, store and remove information in a wide variety of manual and automated filing systems. Maintain security and confidentiality of restricted information. Type or enter data at a speed necessary for successful job performance. Perform mathematical calculations. Operate office equipment including computers and supporting software applications. Interpret and apply federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. In addition to the above: When assigned to Clerk Services: Ensure identification of applicants. Research discrepancies in applications. Issue marriage licenses, certified copies of birth, death, and marriage certificates, and file fictitious business name statements. Operate microfilm cameras, various scanners, video cameras, and related equipment. When assigned to Recording: Process and record a large volume of documents with a high degree of accuracy. Review complex documents to determine appropriate processing. Prepare letters and correspondence. Read and understand manuals related to recording processing requirements. When assigned to Elections: Understand, interpret and explain election codes and procedures to the public. Read, understand and apply provisions of the California Elections Code to specific situations. Organize and coordinate the work of permanent elections staff and temporary precinct and poll workers. Perform assigned elections processes and operations. Operate optical and bar code scanners. Sort and file election documents in compliance with mandated standards. Monitor and order election materials and supplies. Operate elections equipment and materials. SELECTION PROCEDURE Training & Experience Rating (100%) Based upon responses to thesupplemental questionnaire, the applicant’s education, training, and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list. CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination (which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation), sign a constitutional oath, and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S. For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation (which may include a voice stress analysis and/or a polygraph), and/or be bonded. Additionally, positions in law enforcement classifications and those supporting law enforcement functions will be required to complete a conviction history questionnaire prior to or during the interview process. Applicants for positions with access to Medi-Cal billing software or who are licensed providers must clear the Federal Exclusion List, credentialing, and social security verification. Failure to clear these requirements may result in an employment offer being withdrawn. SUBSTITUTE LISTS The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be certified as a substitute list for a substantially similar classification. For this purpose, a substantially similar classification is one at a lower level in the same classification (example: entry level vs. journey level) and/or a similar classification (similar work performed, similar training and experience qualifications required). If you are contacted for an interview by a County department, you will be informed of the classification and other relevant information. If you choose not to interview for a substantially similar classification, you will remain on the eligible list for which you originally applied. EMPLOYEES OF OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County.Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program.It is the stated policy of Placer County that harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are prohibited and that all employees, applicants, agents, contractors, and interns/volunteers shall receive equal consideration and treatment.All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfer, and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, race (including traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, ancestry, religion (including creed and belief), national origin, citizenship, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, military and/or veteran status, sex (including parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), political orientation, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Please contact theHuman ResourcesDepartment at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County.Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program.It is the stated policy of Placer County that harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are prohibited and that all employees, applicants, agents, contractors, and interns/volunteers shall receive equal consideration and treatment.All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfer, and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, race (including traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, ancestry, religion (including creed and belief), national origin, citizenship, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, military and/or veteran status, sex (including parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), political orientation, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Please contact theHuman ResourcesDepartment at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation. Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled
Apr 01, 2023
Full Time
POSITION INFORMATION This recruitment is open until filled. Applications will be screened on a bi-weekly basis. The mission of the Placer County Clerk-Recorder-Elections Office is to provide courteous, timely, and professional recording and elections services to the citizens, businesses, and public agencies of the county with the utmost integrity, transparency, consistency, fairness, legal compliance, and cost effectiveness, using both the trained and committed staff of the department and technology to advance operations. The Office of the County Clerk-Recorder-Elections is comprised of three units: Clerk, Recorder, and Elections. There are currently two (2) Senior Clerk/Recorder/Elections Technician vacancies - one (1) with the Clerk's Office and one (1) with the Elections Office. Typical duties when assigned to the Clerk’s Office include: issuing birth, death and marriage vital record copies; performing civil marriages, including same sex marriages; and filing fictitious business name statements. Typical duties when assigned to the Elections Office include: processing voter registration cards; processing vote-by-mail requests and official ballots; surveying and securing polling locations; recruiting and training poll workers; filing official candidate paperwork; conducting voter outreach programs; and conducting federal, state, and local elections. Election season typically results in the necessity to work some weekends, evenings, and County-observed holidays. Positions in Elections typically require a valid driver's license. To learn more about the Clerk-Recorder's Office click here and to learn more about the Elections Office click here . BENEFITS Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees. The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department. Click here to view General benefits For more information regarding the benefits Placer County has to offer, please visit Placer County's Human Resources website. DEFINITION To perform the more specialized, complex and responsible administrative, clerical and document processing functions within the elections and/or recording divisions of the Clerk/Recorder / Elections Office; to serve as a resource to assigned staff and the public regarding the more complex areas of assignment; to provide lead supervision to clerical and technical staff; and to perform other duties relative to assigned areas of responsibility. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Clerk/Recorder/Elections Technician - Senior is considered the advanced journey level class, distinguished from other classes in the series by the level of responsibility assumed, the complexity of duties assigned, independence of action taken and by the nature of the public contact made. Employees at this level perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series including conducting research and problem resolution which requires specialized knowledge. The Clerk/Recorder/Elections Technician - Senior is required to perform all duties and responsibilities of multiple functional areas within the Clerk/Recorder/Elections Office and to provide technical and functional supervision over assigned clerical staff. The Clerk/Recorder/Elections Technician - Senioris distinguished from the Clerk/Recorder/Elections Supervisor in that the latter is responsible for serving as a first level supervisor of a work unit or program area within the Clerk/Recorder/Elections Office. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives direction from higher level management or supervisory staff. May exercise functional and technical supervision over lower level technical and clerical staff. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Perform the more complex and specialized administrative and clerical duties within assigned functional areas; compile data; summarize and maintain a variety of reports, records, lists and files. Train assigned employees in their areas of work including recording or elections methods, procedures and techniques. Verify the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques and compliance with applicable standards and specifications; ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures. Process and verify a variety of documents including general and legal correspondence, memos and statistical charts. Serve as a resource to the general public; provide answers and information regarding processes and procedures for assigned area. Sort and file legal and general documents and records; maintain alphabetical, index and cross-reference files. Operate standard office equipment including personal computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet or database programs. Provide and maintain quality customer service relationships with co-workers, other County employees and the general public. Perform related duties as assigned. In addition to the above: When assigned to Clerk Services: Provide customer service over the phone and in person at the clerk and copy counters; perform cashiering services; certify and copy vital records, maps and other documents. Receive, review, verify and enter data on a variety of legal documents and records including marriage licenses, birth certificates, death certificates, certificates of notary, notices of determination and fictitious business names; verify identity of applicant. Officiate marriage ceremonies, or deputize members of the public to officiate ceremonies, in accordance with State law. Update and transmit official records on computerized systems on a daily basis; remove transmitted documents on a weekly basis; run month-to date and year-to-date system audits. Prepare monthly subscription billings for customers who subscribe to special reports on fictitious business names and official records. Log and track all vital statistics in preparation for scanning. Organize and direct the workflow in the Imaging Center; train assigned staff on various equipment used in imaging process. Organize and participate in the copying of records documents from microfiche; distribute to appropriate personnel for processing. Copy, prepare and scan records and documents; make CD’s of scanned documents; roll film for documents and maps that have been recorded. Maintain logs, files and statistical information pertaining to documents processed. Troubleshoot mechanical and/or technical problems on scanning equipment. When assigned to Recording: Provide customer service over the phone and in person at the recording counter; perform cashiering services. Determine appropriate categories of action to be initiated based upon the content of the documents, applicable laws, and regulations; record real property documents; process passport applications, and apply county seal. Review complex legal documents to determine if the documents meet recording requirements; identify parties in document for indexing. Respond to questions from the public regarding the recording of real property records; explain the application of the Government Code, or other statutes and regulations specifying actions to be taken as a result of the information provided; and prepare correspondence to answer questions regarding actions taken based on information in the documents. Enter information into a computer system to initiate actions based on documents received and analyzed; apply proper codes for transactions. Correct cashiering errors made by assigned staff; void documents and re-cashier as necessary; enter the correct codes for page count, transfer tax and the number of documents indexed; pay out appropriate accounts. When assigned to Elections: Compile, maintain and file voter registration documents, materials and logs; update and maintain manuals, indexes, voter registrations and inventory control files; processvote by mailvoter requests; enter new voter registration cards; change, cancel or remove records; return incomplete voter registration cards. Verify voter materials; review precinct rosters for duplicate voters and changes noted by precinct workers; make street and precinct changes based on information from other agencies or departments; change voters to correct precinct; verify petitions using the optical disc signature retrieval program. Provide support to election processes and procedures; recruit, train and direct work of precinct poll workers; visit prospective polling places to determine desirability of locations and compliance with ADA requirements; organize and direct the work of temporary staff in assembling and distributing precinct materials and supplies; update training materials. Ensure the provision of adequate supplies and materials; maintain supply inventory; supervise prompt delivery of ballot containers; assure adequacy and proper operations of voting equipment; make emergency pick-up or delivery of voting supplies. Submit documents or reports to other agencies; create and maintain National Voter Registration Act records for reporting to the state and federal government; sort, mail out and process out-of-county notices to appropriate counties; enter data and generate reports. Proofread sample and official ballot materials and make corrections as needed. Assist candidates, officeholders and voters with questions and elections information. Process election cost invoices and claims for payment; balance and deposit revenue; collect candidate and district election fees. Collect and summarize election cost data; calculate and prepare billing for election services. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Experience and Training It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below. Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible experience in analyzing legal documents including two years ofexperience performing duties similar to a Clerk/Recorder/Elections Technician-Journey in Placer County. Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Required License or Certificate: May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: Principles of lead supervision and training. Office methods and equipment including computer systems and applicable software applications. Specific documents processed and the appropriate actions to be taken based upon the requirements of applicable codes, statutes and regulations. Principles and procedures of complex record keeping and filing. Principles and practices of customer service and proper phone etiquette. Mathematic skills. Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations. English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation. In addition to the above: When assigned to Clerk Services: Legal requirements for processing, recording and filing official documents including birth and death certificates, marriage licenses, fictitious business names, and related documents. Office coding system for cashier documents. Principles and practices of micrographics. Chemicals and equipment used in developing microfilm. Operating procedures of microfilm printers, digital cameras, high speed, flatbed and wide format scanners, video equipment, as well as CD burners and associated computerized processes. When assigned to Recording: Key items of information contained in documents that require the initiation of subsequent actions by the department. Legal descriptions pertaining to vital statistics, property transfers or descriptions of real property. Applicable sections of the Government Code, and rules and regulations pertaining to the transactions required by documents processed. When assigned to Elections: Organization and operating details of the County Elections Division. Statutes and ordinances governing election procedures including California Election Code and other codes and statutes related to voter registration,vote by mailvoting and canvassing procedures. Principles of the National Voter Registration Act. Operating procedures of the polls and precinct desk. Equipment and materials utilized in the conduct of elections. Specialized computer programs utilized in the election process. Methods and techniques of training precinct and poll workers. Operating procedures of an elections warehouse. Ability to: On a continuous basis, sit at a desk for long periods of time; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift light weight. Lead, organize and review the work of assigned staff. Perform more complex and specialized clerical duties in assigned area of responsibility including maintenance of appropriate records and preparation of reports. Identify and interpret complex technical and numerical information. Understand the various documents to be processed and analyzed. Examine and verify check records, documents and data. Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public. Retrieve, store and remove information in a wide variety of manual and automated filing systems. Maintain security and confidentiality of restricted information. Type or enter data at a speed necessary for successful job performance. Perform mathematical calculations. Operate office equipment including computers and supporting software applications. Interpret and apply federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. In addition to the above: When assigned to Clerk Services: Ensure identification of applicants. Research discrepancies in applications. Issue marriage licenses, certified copies of birth, death, and marriage certificates, and file fictitious business name statements. Operate microfilm cameras, various scanners, video cameras, and related equipment. When assigned to Recording: Process and record a large volume of documents with a high degree of accuracy. Review complex documents to determine appropriate processing. Prepare letters and correspondence. Read and understand manuals related to recording processing requirements. When assigned to Elections: Understand, interpret and explain election codes and procedures to the public. Read, understand and apply provisions of the California Elections Code to specific situations. Organize and coordinate the work of permanent elections staff and temporary precinct and poll workers. Perform assigned elections processes and operations. Operate optical and bar code scanners. Sort and file election documents in compliance with mandated standards. Monitor and order election materials and supplies. Operate elections equipment and materials. SELECTION PROCEDURE Training & Experience Rating (100%) Based upon responses to thesupplemental questionnaire, the applicant’s education, training, and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list. CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination (which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation), sign a constitutional oath, and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S. For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation (which may include a voice stress analysis and/or a polygraph), and/or be bonded. Additionally, positions in law enforcement classifications and those supporting law enforcement functions will be required to complete a conviction history questionnaire prior to or during the interview process. Applicants for positions with access to Medi-Cal billing software or who are licensed providers must clear the Federal Exclusion List, credentialing, and social security verification. Failure to clear these requirements may result in an employment offer being withdrawn. SUBSTITUTE LISTS The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be certified as a substitute list for a substantially similar classification. For this purpose, a substantially similar classification is one at a lower level in the same classification (example: entry level vs. journey level) and/or a similar classification (similar work performed, similar training and experience qualifications required). If you are contacted for an interview by a County department, you will be informed of the classification and other relevant information. If you choose not to interview for a substantially similar classification, you will remain on the eligible list for which you originally applied. EMPLOYEES OF OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County.Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program.It is the stated policy of Placer County that harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are prohibited and that all employees, applicants, agents, contractors, and interns/volunteers shall receive equal consideration and treatment.All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfer, and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, race (including traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, ancestry, religion (including creed and belief), national origin, citizenship, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, military and/or veteran status, sex (including parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), political orientation, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Please contact theHuman ResourcesDepartment at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County.Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program.It is the stated policy of Placer County that harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are prohibited and that all employees, applicants, agents, contractors, and interns/volunteers shall receive equal consideration and treatment.All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfer, and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, race (including traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, ancestry, religion (including creed and belief), national origin, citizenship, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, military and/or veteran status, sex (including parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), political orientation, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Please contact theHuman ResourcesDepartment at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation. Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled
Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Starting hourly rate: $18.00 The City of Olathe is seeking a full-time Tire Technician to join our Vehicle Maintenance team. Whether you join our team as entry level or experienced, we provide on the job training. Our team ranks 23rd in the National Association of Fleet Administrators. We use the FASTER fleet management system which is a web-based platform that handles all aspects of maintaining an efficient fleet. Work Schedule Monday-Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm Additional Information Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Job will be posted until filled. Three years experience is preferred but not required. For more information about the City of Olathe's benefits visit the Employment page on our website and click on the Benefits link. For more details, review the full job details and requirements below. A Tire Repairer position requires a Class B CDL with Airbrake endorsement and pass a DOT physical within 6 months of hire. We'll provide you with the opportunity to earn your CDL by participating in the City of Olathe's CDL program. You'll be provided time during the workday to complete the self-paced portion of the training. It's up to you to pass the testing, but our goal is to set you up for success. The City of Olathe is committed to not only attracting and hiring new employees, but are also committed to motivating and retaining current employees. We invest in our employees by providing support and opportunities for professional development and personal growth. For more details, review the full job details and requirements below. Inspect, repair and maintain all tires and tubes on city units; perform road and field services as required. Requisition all necessary materials and equipment needed to perform tire maintenance, repair and replacement, to include various tires and specialty equipment. Complete various reports including work orders to document downtime and in-service usage. Help supervisors with the purchasing bids on tires and obtaining tires and supplies for the most economical prices and timely delivery. Control and maintain tire shop inventory. Complete inspections on new units, stripe and decal as needed, help with the set-up of special needs such as lines, toolboxes, etc. Help Vehicle Maintenance Superintendent with the auction list of decommissioned vehicles and prepare said vehicles to be sold. Implement the safety culture of the department; ensure the adherence Experience and Education Guidelines: Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be: Experience : Three years of experience in tire repair or related field. Materials, methods, practices, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of tires and other automotive equipment, to include basic mechanical aptitude. Education : High School graduate or GED. Licenses and Certificates : Possession of valid Class B CDL (with air brakes) required, or acquisition of said license within 6 months of employment required. Supervises by: Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor Supervises: N/A.
Apr 17, 2023
Full Time
Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Starting hourly rate: $18.00 The City of Olathe is seeking a full-time Tire Technician to join our Vehicle Maintenance team. Whether you join our team as entry level or experienced, we provide on the job training. Our team ranks 23rd in the National Association of Fleet Administrators. We use the FASTER fleet management system which is a web-based platform that handles all aspects of maintaining an efficient fleet. Work Schedule Monday-Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm Additional Information Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Job will be posted until filled. Three years experience is preferred but not required. For more information about the City of Olathe's benefits visit the Employment page on our website and click on the Benefits link. For more details, review the full job details and requirements below. A Tire Repairer position requires a Class B CDL with Airbrake endorsement and pass a DOT physical within 6 months of hire. We'll provide you with the opportunity to earn your CDL by participating in the City of Olathe's CDL program. You'll be provided time during the workday to complete the self-paced portion of the training. It's up to you to pass the testing, but our goal is to set you up for success. The City of Olathe is committed to not only attracting and hiring new employees, but are also committed to motivating and retaining current employees. We invest in our employees by providing support and opportunities for professional development and personal growth. For more details, review the full job details and requirements below. Inspect, repair and maintain all tires and tubes on city units; perform road and field services as required. Requisition all necessary materials and equipment needed to perform tire maintenance, repair and replacement, to include various tires and specialty equipment. Complete various reports including work orders to document downtime and in-service usage. Help supervisors with the purchasing bids on tires and obtaining tires and supplies for the most economical prices and timely delivery. Control and maintain tire shop inventory. Complete inspections on new units, stripe and decal as needed, help with the set-up of special needs such as lines, toolboxes, etc. Help Vehicle Maintenance Superintendent with the auction list of decommissioned vehicles and prepare said vehicles to be sold. Implement the safety culture of the department; ensure the adherence Experience and Education Guidelines: Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be: Experience : Three years of experience in tire repair or related field. Materials, methods, practices, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of tires and other automotive equipment, to include basic mechanical aptitude. Education : High School graduate or GED. Licenses and Certificates : Possession of valid Class B CDL (with air brakes) required, or acquisition of said license within 6 months of employment required. Supervises by: Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor Supervises: N/A.
Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program. Conditions of Employment All San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. You will be required to show proof of your completed COVID-19 vaccination prior to receiving a final offer, unless you receive a COVID-19 Vaccination reasonable accommodation due to a medical condition or a religious exemption due to an approved sincerely held religious belief that prohibits you from receiving a vaccine. BART will review requests for a reasonable accommodation or religious exemption on a case-by-case basis. Documentation may be required. For questions, please contact BART Human Resources, Leave Management at HRDP@bart.gov . Department Rolling Stock and Shops Pay and Benefits BART offers comprehensive compensation and benefits programs. Benefits include CalPERS pension; excellent medical (effective January 1, 2023 current employee cost $160.96 monthly for most plans), vision, and dental coverage; supplemental insurances; paid holidays and vacation; as well as two investment programs, one of which is entirely funded by BART. BART does not participate in Social Security. Complimentary BART passes for employee and qualifying dependents. Pay Rate $115,332.73 Minimum to $149,933.87 Maximum (AFSCME F) Salary offer will be between $115,332.73 to $134,167.03 will conmensurate with experience Posted Date April 10, 2023 Closing Date Open Until Filled.with an initial file review to start on May 1, 2023.. Reports To Michael Hung, Superintendent of Rolling Stock and Shops Days Off Variable Who May Apply All current BART employees and qualified individuals who are not yet BART employees. Current Assignment The Central Maintenance Supervisor (CMS) will be responsible for supervising and dispatching Technicians to mainline revenue vehicle operating problems. They will coordinate assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies and assign work activities and projects to staff. In addition, they will provide highly responsible assistance to the Central Vehicle Trouble Desk Superintendent / Rolling Stock Maintenance Superintendent and perform other related duties as assigned. Furthermore, CMS will evaluate the performance of subordinate employees and administer corrective action as detailed in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise as defined by the current assignment and have an illustrated history of the following experience, knowledge, and characteristics: Ability to quickly analyze problems, make decisions, and direct a workforce in a fast-paced Operations Control Center environment. Experience in mass transit railcar operations. Knowledge in railcar systems like automatic train control, propulsion, friction brake, doors, HVAC, pneumatic, trucks, and suspension. Ability to prepare, maintain and review transit vehicle maintenance procedures, documents, records, and reports. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to multitask and work under pressure. Ability to exercise sound independent judgement within established policies and procedures. Essential Job Functions Coordinates the organization, staffing and operational activities for dispatching technicians in response to on-line revenue vehicle operating problems. Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities; recommends and implements resulting policies and procedures. Identifies opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identifies resource needs; reviews improvement recommendations with appropriate management staff; implements improvements. Directs, coordinates and reviews the work plan for assigned maintenance services and activities; assigns work activities and projects; monitors work flow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems. Receives and analyzes reported vehicle failures; determines technical support required and dispatches appropriate staff. Records and maintains documentation of vehicle failures including action taken to correct problems. Monitors transit vehicle status, operating problems and trouble patterns via radio, telephone communications, and visual displays. Advises higher level supervisory staff on the probability of successful train movement and the likelihood of on-site repair and continued operation. Maintains vehicle history records; informs higher level staff of repair and failure history and other information relevant to the maintenance and repair of transit vehicles. Selects, trains, motivates and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures. As needed provides staff assistance to the Rolling Stock Maintenance Superintendent; participates on a variety of committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other correspondence as appropriate and necessary. Coordinates maintenance technician services with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations. Estimates time, materials and equipment required for assigned jobs; requisitions materials as required. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of transit vehicle system operation and repair. Minimum Qualifications Education: Possession of an associate degree in Electronic Technology from an accredited college or university, at least two (2) years of college, or completion of military training in electronics Experience: The equivalent of four (4) years of full-time verifiable experience in the maintenance of transit vehicles which must have included at least six months of administrative and/or lead or supervisory experience or certification in supervision, business administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. Substitution: Additional experience in electronic or electrical transit vehicle systems repair may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. An A.S. degree is preferred. Other Requirements : Must possess and maintain a Main Line Technician Certification, Wayside Certification, and a Radio Operator Certification upon completion of the probationary period Environmental Conditions: Office environment; exposure to computer screens. Physical Conditions: May require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time. Knowledge of: Operational characteristics, services and activities of a revenue vehicle maintenance program. Current and complex principles and practices of revenue vehicle maintenance, repair and troubleshooting. Tools and equipment utilized in transit vehicle maintenance and repair. Operational characteristics of transit revenue vehicles. Transit vehicle electronic and electro-mechanical systems and components. Principles and procedures of record keeping. Methods and techniques of troubleshooting, diagnosing, evaluating and assessing transit vehicle malfunction. Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation. Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation. Occupational hazards and standard safety practice. Related Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations. Skill in: Supervising and coordinating revenue vehicle maintenance services. Selecting, supervising, training and evaluating staff. Analyzing transit vehicle failures and determining repairs. Analyzing historical operational failures and predicting future problems. Operating a variety of radio and visual communication devices. Understanding, interpreting and applying information in maintenance manuals, bulletins and technical publications. Monitoring transit vehicle status, operating problems and trouble patterns. Interpreting and explaining District revenue vehicle maintenance policies and procedures. Operating office equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications. Preparing clear and concise reports. Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Selection Process This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes. The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and/or an individual or panel interview. The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S.; pass a pre-employment medical examination which includes a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations) The selection process for this position will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Application Process External applicants may only apply online, at www.bart.gov/jobs. Applicants needing assistance with the online application process may receive additional information by calling (510) 464-6112. Current employees are strongly encouraged to apply online, either at www.bart.gov/jobs, or on WebBART. Current employees may also apply using a BART paper application by delivering the completed form to the Human Resources Department, or by mailing it to P. O. Box 12688, Oakland, CA 94604-2688. All applicants are asked to complete the application in full, indicating dates of employment, all positions held, hours worked, and a full description of duties. On line applicants are invited to electronically attach a resume to the application form to provide supplemental information, but should not consider the resume a substitute for the application form itself. Applications must be complete by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Equal Employment Opportunity The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov . Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs. Other Information Please be prepared to present documentation in support of any required licenses, degrees, or certifications upon request. Note When you have successfully applied for this position you will receive an auto reply e-mail acknowledging that your application was received for this position. Please retain a copy of the e-mail for your records. If you receive an auto reply that does not specifically reference this position, please email Employment Help at employment@bart.gov for assistance. To verify submission of your application, click on the 'My Career Tools' link at the top of the 'Careers Home Page' after submitting your application to view the list of applications you have submitted (including application date and status). If you have further questions, please email the Employment Help at employment@bart.gov , between the hours of 8:15am - 5:00pm, Monday- Friday.
Apr 11, 2023
Full Time
Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program. Conditions of Employment All San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. You will be required to show proof of your completed COVID-19 vaccination prior to receiving a final offer, unless you receive a COVID-19 Vaccination reasonable accommodation due to a medical condition or a religious exemption due to an approved sincerely held religious belief that prohibits you from receiving a vaccine. BART will review requests for a reasonable accommodation or religious exemption on a case-by-case basis. Documentation may be required. For questions, please contact BART Human Resources, Leave Management at HRDP@bart.gov . Department Rolling Stock and Shops Pay and Benefits BART offers comprehensive compensation and benefits programs. Benefits include CalPERS pension; excellent medical (effective January 1, 2023 current employee cost $160.96 monthly for most plans), vision, and dental coverage; supplemental insurances; paid holidays and vacation; as well as two investment programs, one of which is entirely funded by BART. BART does not participate in Social Security. Complimentary BART passes for employee and qualifying dependents. Pay Rate $115,332.73 Minimum to $149,933.87 Maximum (AFSCME F) Salary offer will be between $115,332.73 to $134,167.03 will conmensurate with experience Posted Date April 10, 2023 Closing Date Open Until Filled.with an initial file review to start on May 1, 2023.. Reports To Michael Hung, Superintendent of Rolling Stock and Shops Days Off Variable Who May Apply All current BART employees and qualified individuals who are not yet BART employees. Current Assignment The Central Maintenance Supervisor (CMS) will be responsible for supervising and dispatching Technicians to mainline revenue vehicle operating problems. They will coordinate assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies and assign work activities and projects to staff. In addition, they will provide highly responsible assistance to the Central Vehicle Trouble Desk Superintendent / Rolling Stock Maintenance Superintendent and perform other related duties as assigned. Furthermore, CMS will evaluate the performance of subordinate employees and administer corrective action as detailed in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise as defined by the current assignment and have an illustrated history of the following experience, knowledge, and characteristics: Ability to quickly analyze problems, make decisions, and direct a workforce in a fast-paced Operations Control Center environment. Experience in mass transit railcar operations. Knowledge in railcar systems like automatic train control, propulsion, friction brake, doors, HVAC, pneumatic, trucks, and suspension. Ability to prepare, maintain and review transit vehicle maintenance procedures, documents, records, and reports. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to multitask and work under pressure. Ability to exercise sound independent judgement within established policies and procedures. Essential Job Functions Coordinates the organization, staffing and operational activities for dispatching technicians in response to on-line revenue vehicle operating problems. Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities; recommends and implements resulting policies and procedures. Identifies opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identifies resource needs; reviews improvement recommendations with appropriate management staff; implements improvements. Directs, coordinates and reviews the work plan for assigned maintenance services and activities; assigns work activities and projects; monitors work flow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems. Receives and analyzes reported vehicle failures; determines technical support required and dispatches appropriate staff. Records and maintains documentation of vehicle failures including action taken to correct problems. Monitors transit vehicle status, operating problems and trouble patterns via radio, telephone communications, and visual displays. Advises higher level supervisory staff on the probability of successful train movement and the likelihood of on-site repair and continued operation. Maintains vehicle history records; informs higher level staff of repair and failure history and other information relevant to the maintenance and repair of transit vehicles. Selects, trains, motivates and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures. As needed provides staff assistance to the Rolling Stock Maintenance Superintendent; participates on a variety of committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other correspondence as appropriate and necessary. Coordinates maintenance technician services with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations. Estimates time, materials and equipment required for assigned jobs; requisitions materials as required. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of transit vehicle system operation and repair. Minimum Qualifications Education: Possession of an associate degree in Electronic Technology from an accredited college or university, at least two (2) years of college, or completion of military training in electronics Experience: The equivalent of four (4) years of full-time verifiable experience in the maintenance of transit vehicles which must have included at least six months of administrative and/or lead or supervisory experience or certification in supervision, business administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. Substitution: Additional experience in electronic or electrical transit vehicle systems repair may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis. An A.S. degree is preferred. Other Requirements : Must possess and maintain a Main Line Technician Certification, Wayside Certification, and a Radio Operator Certification upon completion of the probationary period Environmental Conditions: Office environment; exposure to computer screens. Physical Conditions: May require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time. Knowledge of: Operational characteristics, services and activities of a revenue vehicle maintenance program. Current and complex principles and practices of revenue vehicle maintenance, repair and troubleshooting. Tools and equipment utilized in transit vehicle maintenance and repair. Operational characteristics of transit revenue vehicles. Transit vehicle electronic and electro-mechanical systems and components. Principles and procedures of record keeping. Methods and techniques of troubleshooting, diagnosing, evaluating and assessing transit vehicle malfunction. Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation. Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation. Occupational hazards and standard safety practice. Related Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations. Skill in: Supervising and coordinating revenue vehicle maintenance services. Selecting, supervising, training and evaluating staff. Analyzing transit vehicle failures and determining repairs. Analyzing historical operational failures and predicting future problems. Operating a variety of radio and visual communication devices. Understanding, interpreting and applying information in maintenance manuals, bulletins and technical publications. Monitoring transit vehicle status, operating problems and trouble patterns. Interpreting and explaining District revenue vehicle maintenance policies and procedures. Operating office equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications. Preparing clear and concise reports. Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Selection Process This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes. The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and/or an individual or panel interview. The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S.; pass a pre-employment medical examination which includes a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations) The selection process for this position will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Application Process External applicants may only apply online, at www.bart.gov/jobs. Applicants needing assistance with the online application process may receive additional information by calling (510) 464-6112. Current employees are strongly encouraged to apply online, either at www.bart.gov/jobs, or on WebBART. Current employees may also apply using a BART paper application by delivering the completed form to the Human Resources Department, or by mailing it to P. O. Box 12688, Oakland, CA 94604-2688. All applicants are asked to complete the application in full, indicating dates of employment, all positions held, hours worked, and a full description of duties. On line applicants are invited to electronically attach a resume to the application form to provide supplemental information, but should not consider the resume a substitute for the application form itself. Applications must be complete by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Equal Employment Opportunity The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov . Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs. Other Information Please be prepared to present documentation in support of any required licenses, degrees, or certifications upon request. Note When you have successfully applied for this position you will receive an auto reply e-mail acknowledging that your application was received for this position. Please retain a copy of the e-mail for your records. If you receive an auto reply that does not specifically reference this position, please email Employment Help at employment@bart.gov for assistance. To verify submission of your application, click on the 'My Career Tools' link at the top of the 'Careers Home Page' after submitting your application to view the list of applications you have submitted (including application date and status). If you have further questions, please email the Employment Help at employment@bart.gov , between the hours of 8:15am - 5:00pm, Monday- Friday.
City of Sacramento, CA
Sacramento, California, United States
THE POSITION The City of Sacramento requires all newly appointed employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Candidates seeking an accommodation from this requirement will be considered on a case-by-case basis. To perform skilled work at the journey level on City park irrigation systems and to provide lead guidance and direction to assigned personnel. The work involves performance of a variety of tasks including, but not limited to installing, maintaining, repairing and servicing park irrigation systems and equipment. Work assignments are received orally and/or through written work orders and work may be inspected on completion for conformity to instructions and quality of work. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The class of Irrigation Technician is given responsibility for the completion of all park irrigation system repair, maintenance, monitoring, operation, and management tasks performed by the park maintenance division. This class is distinguished by the responsibility for outdoor irrigation systems and equipment only. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Direct supervision is provided by a higher-level position. Indirect supervision may be provided by a Parks & Recreation Superintendent. Exercises lead-type supervision of subordinate staff. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Depending on assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: - Install, maintain, repair, and service all park irrigation systems and related "energized" electric equipment. - Install new sprinkler heads by digging trenches, laying pipe, and connecting sprinkler heads in order to make watering more efficient. - Digs ground using trenching equipment, pick shovel, and spade to repair broken water lines and sprinkler heads. - Repair sprinkler heads, valves, and control panels by disassembling, replacing parts, and reassembling. - Adjust sprinkler heads for proper ground height and distribution patterns. - Install, repair, maintain, and monitor irrigation system clocks and control panels. - Monitor proper operation of booster pumps and wells providing water to irrigation systems and report problems to supervisor. - Inspect work in progress and upon completion to ensure that it meets required standards. - Operate tools, equipment, and machinery necessary to perform job duties. - Monitor electrical control panels, equipment and irrigation systems reported to be in need of repair. - Operate, repair, maintain, monitor, and install irrigation system control panels, wiring, pipe, valves, quick couplers, sprinkler heads and roller base units. - Using a computer, maintain and report material, labor and time costs; requisition or purchase materials and maintain inventory of information and supplies. - Plan, schedule, perform, train, and assign irrigation system related work to subordinates and other personnel. - Supervise and participate in the maintenance, repair, and service of park irrigation systems and related equipment. - Perform other related duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: - Methods, practices, tools, and equipment used in operating and maintaining park irrigation systems. - Sizes, types, and specifications of pipes and fittings for proper volume and pressure used in irrigation systems. - Irrigation requirements for various soil types, turfgrass, trees, andornamental plants. - Basic mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and hydraulic principles. - Common practices, methods, and materials used for park maintenance. - Methods and procedures used in electrical and plumbing trades as they relate to irrigation and landscape maintenance. Ability to: - Understand and follow oral and written instructions - Understand and work from general instructions and specifications. - Repair, maintain, and operate irrigation systems, including but not limited to, wiring, control panels, valves, sprinkler heads, and pipe. - Make simple time and materials estimates. - Work nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary. - Perform physical labor for extended periods of time; work is performed in all weather conditions. - Read, understand, and apply conversion charts for water pressure and water flow; read and understand technical manuals, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and charts. - Analyze and diagnose irrigation system malfunctions. - Read and write the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance. - Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work. - Supervise the work of subordinate personnel. Experience: Two years of experience in irrigation system operation, maintenance, repair, and/or installation. The completion of a "certificate program" from an accredited college, university, or trade school in park irrigation systems or related field may substitute for the required experience. PROOF OF CERTIFICATION Should certification and/or license be used to qualify for this position, then proof of said certification and /or license should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment . SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS Drivers License: Possession of a valid California Class C Drivers License at the time of appointment. Loss of the Class C License is cause for discipline. This requirement may be reviewed on a case-by-case basis for individuals with disabilities. Respiratory Protective Equipment: Respiratory equipment may be required at times for dust, vapor, or gas exposure. The equipment may be required in emergency situations without notice. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status. THE SELECTION PROCEDURE Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox. 1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline ; Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted. Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified: If applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week ). If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section. Proof of certification and/or license should be submitted online with your application. Proof of certification and/or license will be required at time of appointment. Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. If you’re requesting Veteran’s credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted? online ?with your application, or sent to the Employment Office by email/fax or mailed by the final filing deadline. Information regarding the use of Veteran’s credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C . Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply. 2.Screening Committee : (Pass/Fail)- Human Resources will evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications stated on the job announcement. 3. Performance Test: (Weighted 100%) - Qualified candidates will be notified by email of the test date, time, and location approximately one to two weeks prior to the test. The performance test will be job related and may include, but not limited to, the knowledge and abilities as outlined above. TEST EXEMPTION - If you have previously taken the Irrigation Technician exam within the past year of the final filing date of this posting, you may be considered exempt from taking the Irrigation Technician Exam. The City of Sacramento’s Human Resources Department will verify applicant’s eligibility at the time of the final filing deadline of this job posting. 4. Eligibility - Candidates who pass the performance test will be placed on an eligible list. The hiring department may contact those on the eligible list for an interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate’s eligibility expires year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Irrigation Technician examination. Candidates can take the examination at any time to maintain eligibility. If you are currently on an active eligible list for the Irrigation Technician classification, it is unnecessary to retake the examination. The eligible list is effective one year from the date of passing the examination for the Irrigation Technician . If you are hired from the eligible list you will no longer have active status on the eligible list per Civil Service Board Rule , 5.7( i ). Applicants interested in maintaining their eligibility will need to take and pass the exam after their hire date. 5. Conditional Hire : Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass LiveScan /fingerprinting; and provide proof of receiving a complete COVID-19 vaccination. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment. QUESTIONS: For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process: Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process. For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627. Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at http://www.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Career-Opportunities ; Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org ; Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726 Bilingual Pay Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary. Pension Reform Act The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Sacramento 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. Additional Information Civil Service Rules: http://portal.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Divisions/Administration/HR-Boards-Commissions/Civil-Service-Board Union Contracts: http://portal.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Divisions/Labor-Relations/Labor-Agreements Salary Schedule: http://portal.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Document-Library Closing Date/Time: 6/18/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Jun 05, 2023
Full Time
THE POSITION The City of Sacramento requires all newly appointed employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Candidates seeking an accommodation from this requirement will be considered on a case-by-case basis. To perform skilled work at the journey level on City park irrigation systems and to provide lead guidance and direction to assigned personnel. The work involves performance of a variety of tasks including, but not limited to installing, maintaining, repairing and servicing park irrigation systems and equipment. Work assignments are received orally and/or through written work orders and work may be inspected on completion for conformity to instructions and quality of work. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The class of Irrigation Technician is given responsibility for the completion of all park irrigation system repair, maintenance, monitoring, operation, and management tasks performed by the park maintenance division. This class is distinguished by the responsibility for outdoor irrigation systems and equipment only. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Direct supervision is provided by a higher-level position. Indirect supervision may be provided by a Parks & Recreation Superintendent. Exercises lead-type supervision of subordinate staff. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Depending on assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: - Install, maintain, repair, and service all park irrigation systems and related "energized" electric equipment. - Install new sprinkler heads by digging trenches, laying pipe, and connecting sprinkler heads in order to make watering more efficient. - Digs ground using trenching equipment, pick shovel, and spade to repair broken water lines and sprinkler heads. - Repair sprinkler heads, valves, and control panels by disassembling, replacing parts, and reassembling. - Adjust sprinkler heads for proper ground height and distribution patterns. - Install, repair, maintain, and monitor irrigation system clocks and control panels. - Monitor proper operation of booster pumps and wells providing water to irrigation systems and report problems to supervisor. - Inspect work in progress and upon completion to ensure that it meets required standards. - Operate tools, equipment, and machinery necessary to perform job duties. - Monitor electrical control panels, equipment and irrigation systems reported to be in need of repair. - Operate, repair, maintain, monitor, and install irrigation system control panels, wiring, pipe, valves, quick couplers, sprinkler heads and roller base units. - Using a computer, maintain and report material, labor and time costs; requisition or purchase materials and maintain inventory of information and supplies. - Plan, schedule, perform, train, and assign irrigation system related work to subordinates and other personnel. - Supervise and participate in the maintenance, repair, and service of park irrigation systems and related equipment. - Perform other related duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: - Methods, practices, tools, and equipment used in operating and maintaining park irrigation systems. - Sizes, types, and specifications of pipes and fittings for proper volume and pressure used in irrigation systems. - Irrigation requirements for various soil types, turfgrass, trees, andornamental plants. - Basic mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and hydraulic principles. - Common practices, methods, and materials used for park maintenance. - Methods and procedures used in electrical and plumbing trades as they relate to irrigation and landscape maintenance. Ability to: - Understand and follow oral and written instructions - Understand and work from general instructions and specifications. - Repair, maintain, and operate irrigation systems, including but not limited to, wiring, control panels, valves, sprinkler heads, and pipe. - Make simple time and materials estimates. - Work nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary. - Perform physical labor for extended periods of time; work is performed in all weather conditions. - Read, understand, and apply conversion charts for water pressure and water flow; read and understand technical manuals, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and charts. - Analyze and diagnose irrigation system malfunctions. - Read and write the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance. - Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work. - Supervise the work of subordinate personnel. Experience: Two years of experience in irrigation system operation, maintenance, repair, and/or installation. The completion of a "certificate program" from an accredited college, university, or trade school in park irrigation systems or related field may substitute for the required experience. PROOF OF CERTIFICATION Should certification and/or license be used to qualify for this position, then proof of said certification and /or license should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment . SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS Drivers License: Possession of a valid California Class C Drivers License at the time of appointment. Loss of the Class C License is cause for discipline. This requirement may be reviewed on a case-by-case basis for individuals with disabilities. Respiratory Protective Equipment: Respiratory equipment may be required at times for dust, vapor, or gas exposure. The equipment may be required in emergency situations without notice. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status. THE SELECTION PROCEDURE Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox. 1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline ; Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted. Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified: If applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week ). If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section. Proof of certification and/or license should be submitted online with your application. Proof of certification and/or license will be required at time of appointment. Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. If you’re requesting Veteran’s credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted? online ?with your application, or sent to the Employment Office by email/fax or mailed by the final filing deadline. Information regarding the use of Veteran’s credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C . Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply. 2.Screening Committee : (Pass/Fail)- Human Resources will evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications stated on the job announcement. 3. Performance Test: (Weighted 100%) - Qualified candidates will be notified by email of the test date, time, and location approximately one to two weeks prior to the test. The performance test will be job related and may include, but not limited to, the knowledge and abilities as outlined above. TEST EXEMPTION - If you have previously taken the Irrigation Technician exam within the past year of the final filing date of this posting, you may be considered exempt from taking the Irrigation Technician Exam. The City of Sacramento’s Human Resources Department will verify applicant’s eligibility at the time of the final filing deadline of this job posting. 4. Eligibility - Candidates who pass the performance test will be placed on an eligible list. The hiring department may contact those on the eligible list for an interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate’s eligibility expires year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Irrigation Technician examination. Candidates can take the examination at any time to maintain eligibility. If you are currently on an active eligible list for the Irrigation Technician classification, it is unnecessary to retake the examination. The eligible list is effective one year from the date of passing the examination for the Irrigation Technician . If you are hired from the eligible list you will no longer have active status on the eligible list per Civil Service Board Rule , 5.7( i ). Applicants interested in maintaining their eligibility will need to take and pass the exam after their hire date. 5. Conditional Hire : Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass LiveScan /fingerprinting; and provide proof of receiving a complete COVID-19 vaccination. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment. QUESTIONS: For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process: Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process. For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627. Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at http://www.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Career-Opportunities ; Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org ; Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726 Bilingual Pay Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary. Pension Reform Act The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Sacramento 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. Additional Information Civil Service Rules: http://portal.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Divisions/Administration/HR-Boards-Commissions/Civil-Service-Board Union Contracts: http://portal.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Divisions/Labor-Relations/Labor-Agreements Salary Schedule: http://portal.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Document-Library Closing Date/Time: 6/18/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
City of Sacramento, CA
Sacramento, California, United States
THE POSITION The City of Sacramento requires all newly appointed employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Candidates seeking an accommodation from this requirement will be considered on a case-by-case basis. With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the State of California with the ability to report to Sacramento-based physical worksites daily if required. To provide supervision and direction to assigned personnel and to perform the more complex and paraprofessional accounting duties. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Senior Accounting Technician is given independent responsibility for the completion of paraprofessional accounting duties. This class is distinguished from an Accounting Technician in that the Senior Accounting Technician is required to exercise independent judgment and initiative and to supervise, schedule, assign, and coordinate the work of assigned personnel. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Direction is provided by professional or management personnel. Responsibilities include the direct supervision of paraprofessional accounting and general clerical personnel. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TYPICAL DUTIES - Plan, schedule, and assign work to subordinate accounting and clerical personnel. - Review the work of assigned personnel to determine accuracy of accounting records. - Supervise and participate in the preparation and auditing of materials requiring analyses of supporting documents insuring that all entries and adjustments are entered properly in the system. - Identify and resolve problems and inconsistencies, determining corrective entries involved in maintaining accounting controls. - Examine, reconcile, balance, and adjust accounting records. - Supervise and participate in the preparation of a variety of State, Federal, and local claims, statements, and reports from various sources. - Answer questions and advise on procedures in preparing accounting transactions. - Provide data on monies due, collected, and delinquent for accounting information and annual auditors reports. - Prepare and submit accounting information for data processing; reconcile any differences between accounting records and data processing reports; request reports and end-of-year printouts from data processing. - Coordinate accounting activities with other City departments, divisions, and sections. - Train assigned personnel. - Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual holding this classification. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: - Principles and practices of financial record keeping. - Basic accounting principles. - Modern office procedures and equipment. - Principles of supervision and training. Ability to: - Understand and interpret the principles, laws, and procedures involved in fiscal record keeping and accounting functions. - Prepare financial reports and maintain ledgers and journals. - Analyze data and draw logical conclusions. - Supervise and train assigned personnel. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Four years of experience performing financial and statistical record keeping including one year at the paraprofessional level maintaining an accounting system. Education: Specialized courses in accounting and business practices. PROOF OF EDUCATION Should education be used to qualify for this position, then p roof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment . Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable. An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment. THE SELECTION PROCEDURE Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox. 1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline ; Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted. Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified: If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week ). If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section. Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application . Proof of education will be required at time of appointment. Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. If you’re requesting Veteran’s credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application, or sent to the Employment Office by email/fax or mailed by the final filing deadline. Information regarding the use of Veteran’s credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C. Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply. 2. Training and Experience Exam : (Weighted 100%) - The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions, please note: Responses to the T&E questions must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted. A resume will not substitute for the information required in the T&E questions. 3. Eligibility : Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate’s eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Senior Accounting Technician examination. 4. Screening Committee : (Pass/Fail)- All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department. 5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass LiveScan /fingerprinting; and provide proof of receiving a complete COVID-19 vaccination. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment. QUESTIONS: For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process: Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process. For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627. Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at http://www.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Career-Opportunities ; Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org ; or Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726 Bilingual Pay Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary. Pension Reform Act The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Sacramento 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. Additional Information Civil Service Rules: http://portal.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Divisions/Administration/HR-Boards-Commissions/Civil-Service-Board Union Contracts: http://portal.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Divisions/Labor-Relations/Labor-Agreements Salary Schedule: http://portal.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Document-Library Closing Date/Time: 6/10/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
May 28, 2023
Full Time
THE POSITION The City of Sacramento requires all newly appointed employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Candidates seeking an accommodation from this requirement will be considered on a case-by-case basis. With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the State of California with the ability to report to Sacramento-based physical worksites daily if required. To provide supervision and direction to assigned personnel and to perform the more complex and paraprofessional accounting duties. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Senior Accounting Technician is given independent responsibility for the completion of paraprofessional accounting duties. This class is distinguished from an Accounting Technician in that the Senior Accounting Technician is required to exercise independent judgment and initiative and to supervise, schedule, assign, and coordinate the work of assigned personnel. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Direction is provided by professional or management personnel. Responsibilities include the direct supervision of paraprofessional accounting and general clerical personnel. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TYPICAL DUTIES - Plan, schedule, and assign work to subordinate accounting and clerical personnel. - Review the work of assigned personnel to determine accuracy of accounting records. - Supervise and participate in the preparation and auditing of materials requiring analyses of supporting documents insuring that all entries and adjustments are entered properly in the system. - Identify and resolve problems and inconsistencies, determining corrective entries involved in maintaining accounting controls. - Examine, reconcile, balance, and adjust accounting records. - Supervise and participate in the preparation of a variety of State, Federal, and local claims, statements, and reports from various sources. - Answer questions and advise on procedures in preparing accounting transactions. - Provide data on monies due, collected, and delinquent for accounting information and annual auditors reports. - Prepare and submit accounting information for data processing; reconcile any differences between accounting records and data processing reports; request reports and end-of-year printouts from data processing. - Coordinate accounting activities with other City departments, divisions, and sections. - Train assigned personnel. - Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual holding this classification. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: - Principles and practices of financial record keeping. - Basic accounting principles. - Modern office procedures and equipment. - Principles of supervision and training. Ability to: - Understand and interpret the principles, laws, and procedures involved in fiscal record keeping and accounting functions. - Prepare financial reports and maintain ledgers and journals. - Analyze data and draw logical conclusions. - Supervise and train assigned personnel. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Four years of experience performing financial and statistical record keeping including one year at the paraprofessional level maintaining an accounting system. Education: Specialized courses in accounting and business practices. PROOF OF EDUCATION Should education be used to qualify for this position, then p roof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment . Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable. An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment. THE SELECTION PROCEDURE Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox. 1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline ; Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted. Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified: If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week ). If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section. Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application . Proof of education will be required at time of appointment. Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. If you’re requesting Veteran’s credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application, or sent to the Employment Office by email/fax or mailed by the final filing deadline. Information regarding the use of Veteran’s credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C. Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply. 2. Training and Experience Exam : (Weighted 100%) - The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions, please note: Responses to the T&E questions must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted. A resume will not substitute for the information required in the T&E questions. 3. Eligibility : Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate’s eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Senior Accounting Technician examination. 4. Screening Committee : (Pass/Fail)- All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department. 5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass LiveScan /fingerprinting; and provide proof of receiving a complete COVID-19 vaccination. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment. QUESTIONS: For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process: Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process. For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627. Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at http://www.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Career-Opportunities ; Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org ; or Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726 Bilingual Pay Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary. Pension Reform Act The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Sacramento 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. Additional Information Civil Service Rules: http://portal.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Divisions/Administration/HR-Boards-Commissions/Civil-Service-Board Union Contracts: http://portal.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Divisions/Labor-Relations/Labor-Agreements Salary Schedule: http://portal.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Document-Library Closing Date/Time: 6/10/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Solano County, CA
Fairfield, California, United States
Introduction WHY JOIN US AT SOLANO COUNTY? COMMITMENT TO SERVICE: Our mission is to serve the people and to provide a safe and healthy place to live, learn, work and play. We serve the public in many different ways, including: • Providing primary medical, dental, alcohol, drug and mental health services to residents, including the uninsured, low-income, and medically underserved • Providing law enforcement services in the unincorporated area of the county • Protecting the community from public health threats such as communicable diseases • Coordinating countywide responses to domestic violence and terrorism or other emergencies • Managing the criminal justice process after arrest (jail, prosecution, probation) • Supporting other local governments through efficient property tax collection as mandated by the State, County and local jurisdictions; and, • Administration and enforcement of Federal, State, and Local laws and policies pertaining to environmental health, building construction, and land use planning OUR EMPLOYEES: Our diverse workforce is committed to fulfilling this mission and does so by exemplifying our IDEAL Core Values, engaging in our day to day work of serving the public with Integrity, Dignity, Excellence, Accountability, and Leadership. To learn more about Solano County, please visit: www.solanocounty.com THE POSITION The Accounting Supervisor plans, organizes, and supervises the work of a unit of accounting/clerical staff. As an Accounting Supervisor you would serve as a member of the department’s management/supervisory team, performing advanced journey level bookkeeping and assisting with the development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures and systems necessary to maintain and/or improve accounting processes for the department. This class is characterized by the responsibility to supervise the work of a group of employees engaged in the maintenance of an account records system. The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill part-time and full-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur throughout the County. To review the full job description which includes examples of duties, please visit http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=14702 POSITION REQUIREMENTS : EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Four (4) years experience as an Accounting Clerk III or equivalent, OR Two (2) years experience as an Accounting Technician or equivalent, OR Three (3) years experience combined Accounting Clerk III and Accounting Technician AND One (1) of the following: A.A. in Business Administration, OR A.S. in Accounting, OR A total of sixty (60) semester or ninety (90) quarter units from an accredited college; 6 semester or 9 quarter units must be in principles of accounting. See Document Submittal Requirements for more information. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Applicants are required to demonstrate intermediate spreadsheet skills. Demonstration of these skills will be done during the online examination. BENEFITS/ WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Solano County offers a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits, offered through CalPERS. The County contribution for family coverage for the 2023 calendar year is $1,900.58 per month. The County offers a cash back provision for those who choose employee-only or who waive medical insurance coverage. The County may offer a supplemental contribution for employees enrolled in Employee plus Two or More coverage. Dental and vision insurances for the employee and eligible dependents are paid 100% by the County. Solano County participates in CalPERS retirement and contributes to Social Security. The County observes 12 full-day fixed and 2 half-day fixed paid holidays per year. Additionally, employees in this bargaining unit receive 2 floating paid holidays per year. Vacation is accrued at approximately 10 days per year for the first 3 years. Sick leave accrues at approximately 12 days per year. Employees are eligible to receive an additional 2.5% longevity pay, per level, after the completion of continuous service at 10, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years. To the benefits for a regular position, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=16515 Extra-help employees who work less than 29 hours per week do not typically receive or accrue benefits of regular employees during their period of employment. All extra-help employees accrue .034 hours of Sick Leave for every full hour worked. To view the benefits for an extra-help position, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=21216 CULTURE OF LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT Solano County is committed to “Invest In and For the Future” by providing training resources to encourage employee professional development and growth within our organization. While employed with Solano County, employees have the opportunity to pursue their career goals, interests, and develop the competencies on the Solano County Leadership Development Model by participating in the following programs: • Tuition Reimbursement Program • Annual Education Fair • County Mentoring Program • Leadership Academy • Supervisory Trainings • Skill Development Trainings • Self-paced learning opportunities SELECTION PROCESS 05/31/2023 - Next Deadline to submit application and required documents. Week of 06/12/23 - Tentative date for online exam and excel skills testing. Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination . Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced. All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change. RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees. HOW TO APPLY Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com , to apply. Applications must be submitted through the JobAps system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the final filing date. Previously submitted application materials (e.g., copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment . Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA. Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time. DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS Education Documents are required for this position. All candidates qualifying for the position under the education requirement must submit a copy of their official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the courses and units completed) or degree (verifying date, degree and area of specialization conferred) by the final filing date. Candidates who fail to submit their transcripts by the final filing date will be disqualified from the recruitment. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained. How to Submit Your Documents In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com . Be sure to include the recruitment title (Accounting Supervisor) and the recruitment number (23-705010-01) in your email or fax. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine applicants’ qualifications for this position and assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the recruitment process; therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and completely. Omitted information will not be considered or assumed. Applicants who have no experience in a specific area are recommended to state "no experience in this area" instead of leaving the space blank. Please note that the experience in your answers must be reflected in your employment history. 1 I qualify for this position under one of the following experience requirements (select one): Four (4) years experience as an Accounting Clerk III or equivalent Two (2) years experience as an Accounting Technician or equivalent Three (3) years experience combined Accounting Clerk III and Accounting Technician N/A 2 I qualify for this position under one of the following educational requirements (select one): Associate of Arts or higher in Business Administration Associate of Science or higher in Accounting Sixty (60) semester or ninety (90) quarter units from an accredited college (6 semester or 9 quarter units must be in principles of accounting). N/A 3 I understand that failure to provide a copy of my college degree (verifying the degree, date earned, and clearly showing the area of specialization) or transcripts, official or unofficial, (verifying the institution attended, courses and units completed) by the final filing deadline will result in disqualification from this recruitment. Yes No VETERANS PREFERENCE POINTS To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DATE. Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons. Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran’s preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job. APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the “Selection Process”), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=23215 . This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date of the recruitment. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request. SOLANO COUNTY OUR COMMUNITY Solano County is the ideal place to live, learn, work and play... The America's Promise Alliance has named Solano County as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People for six straight years-the only California community with that distinction. Live - Solano County as well as cities within the County have ranked in the top 15 hottest markets across the country and within the Bay Area due to prime location and affordability. Learn - Higher education abounds! Within the County, education choices include: Solano Community College, CSU Maritime Academy, Brandman University, and Touro University. Bordering our County is the renowned University of California Davis. Work - The blend of agriculture, corporate business and pleasant lifestyle enhance the attraction of Solano County. Blessed with a thriving agricultural economy, the county is also home to biotechnology and other growth industries. Play - Situated midway between San Francisco and Sacramento-the State capitol, Solano County is home to rolling hillsides, waterfronts and fertile farmland. County residents can enjoy day trips to the San Francisco Bay area, Lake Tahoe region and the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. County Population (2019): 447,643 The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. SOLANO COUNTY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled
Jun 04, 2023
Full Time
Introduction WHY JOIN US AT SOLANO COUNTY? COMMITMENT TO SERVICE: Our mission is to serve the people and to provide a safe and healthy place to live, learn, work and play. We serve the public in many different ways, including: • Providing primary medical, dental, alcohol, drug and mental health services to residents, including the uninsured, low-income, and medically underserved • Providing law enforcement services in the unincorporated area of the county • Protecting the community from public health threats such as communicable diseases • Coordinating countywide responses to domestic violence and terrorism or other emergencies • Managing the criminal justice process after arrest (jail, prosecution, probation) • Supporting other local governments through efficient property tax collection as mandated by the State, County and local jurisdictions; and, • Administration and enforcement of Federal, State, and Local laws and policies pertaining to environmental health, building construction, and land use planning OUR EMPLOYEES: Our diverse workforce is committed to fulfilling this mission and does so by exemplifying our IDEAL Core Values, engaging in our day to day work of serving the public with Integrity, Dignity, Excellence, Accountability, and Leadership. To learn more about Solano County, please visit: www.solanocounty.com THE POSITION The Accounting Supervisor plans, organizes, and supervises the work of a unit of accounting/clerical staff. As an Accounting Supervisor you would serve as a member of the department’s management/supervisory team, performing advanced journey level bookkeeping and assisting with the development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures and systems necessary to maintain and/or improve accounting processes for the department. This class is characterized by the responsibility to supervise the work of a group of employees engaged in the maintenance of an account records system. The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill part-time and full-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur throughout the County. To review the full job description which includes examples of duties, please visit http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=14702 POSITION REQUIREMENTS : EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Four (4) years experience as an Accounting Clerk III or equivalent, OR Two (2) years experience as an Accounting Technician or equivalent, OR Three (3) years experience combined Accounting Clerk III and Accounting Technician AND One (1) of the following: A.A. in Business Administration, OR A.S. in Accounting, OR A total of sixty (60) semester or ninety (90) quarter units from an accredited college; 6 semester or 9 quarter units must be in principles of accounting. See Document Submittal Requirements for more information. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Applicants are required to demonstrate intermediate spreadsheet skills. Demonstration of these skills will be done during the online examination. BENEFITS/ WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Solano County offers a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits, offered through CalPERS. The County contribution for family coverage for the 2023 calendar year is $1,900.58 per month. The County offers a cash back provision for those who choose employee-only or who waive medical insurance coverage. The County may offer a supplemental contribution for employees enrolled in Employee plus Two or More coverage. Dental and vision insurances for the employee and eligible dependents are paid 100% by the County. Solano County participates in CalPERS retirement and contributes to Social Security. The County observes 12 full-day fixed and 2 half-day fixed paid holidays per year. Additionally, employees in this bargaining unit receive 2 floating paid holidays per year. Vacation is accrued at approximately 10 days per year for the first 3 years. Sick leave accrues at approximately 12 days per year. Employees are eligible to receive an additional 2.5% longevity pay, per level, after the completion of continuous service at 10, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years. To the benefits for a regular position, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=16515 Extra-help employees who work less than 29 hours per week do not typically receive or accrue benefits of regular employees during their period of employment. All extra-help employees accrue .034 hours of Sick Leave for every full hour worked. To view the benefits for an extra-help position, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=21216 CULTURE OF LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT Solano County is committed to “Invest In and For the Future” by providing training resources to encourage employee professional development and growth within our organization. While employed with Solano County, employees have the opportunity to pursue their career goals, interests, and develop the competencies on the Solano County Leadership Development Model by participating in the following programs: • Tuition Reimbursement Program • Annual Education Fair • County Mentoring Program • Leadership Academy • Supervisory Trainings • Skill Development Trainings • Self-paced learning opportunities SELECTION PROCESS 05/31/2023 - Next Deadline to submit application and required documents. Week of 06/12/23 - Tentative date for online exam and excel skills testing. Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination . Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced. All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change. RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees. HOW TO APPLY Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com , to apply. Applications must be submitted through the JobAps system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the final filing date. Previously submitted application materials (e.g., copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment . Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA. Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time. DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS Education Documents are required for this position. All candidates qualifying for the position under the education requirement must submit a copy of their official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the courses and units completed) or degree (verifying date, degree and area of specialization conferred) by the final filing date. Candidates who fail to submit their transcripts by the final filing date will be disqualified from the recruitment. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained. How to Submit Your Documents In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com . Be sure to include the recruitment title (Accounting Supervisor) and the recruitment number (23-705010-01) in your email or fax. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine applicants’ qualifications for this position and assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the recruitment process; therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and completely. Omitted information will not be considered or assumed. Applicants who have no experience in a specific area are recommended to state "no experience in this area" instead of leaving the space blank. Please note that the experience in your answers must be reflected in your employment history. 1 I qualify for this position under one of the following experience requirements (select one): Four (4) years experience as an Accounting Clerk III or equivalent Two (2) years experience as an Accounting Technician or equivalent Three (3) years experience combined Accounting Clerk III and Accounting Technician N/A 2 I qualify for this position under one of the following educational requirements (select one): Associate of Arts or higher in Business Administration Associate of Science or higher in Accounting Sixty (60) semester or ninety (90) quarter units from an accredited college (6 semester or 9 quarter units must be in principles of accounting). N/A 3 I understand that failure to provide a copy of my college degree (verifying the degree, date earned, and clearly showing the area of specialization) or transcripts, official or unofficial, (verifying the institution attended, courses and units completed) by the final filing deadline will result in disqualification from this recruitment. Yes No VETERANS PREFERENCE POINTS To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DATE. Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons. Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran’s preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job. APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the “Selection Process”), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=23215 . This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date of the recruitment. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request. SOLANO COUNTY OUR COMMUNITY Solano County is the ideal place to live, learn, work and play... The America's Promise Alliance has named Solano County as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People for six straight years-the only California community with that distinction. Live - Solano County as well as cities within the County have ranked in the top 15 hottest markets across the country and within the Bay Area due to prime location and affordability. Learn - Higher education abounds! Within the County, education choices include: Solano Community College, CSU Maritime Academy, Brandman University, and Touro University. Bordering our County is the renowned University of California Davis. Work - The blend of agriculture, corporate business and pleasant lifestyle enhance the attraction of Solano County. Blessed with a thriving agricultural economy, the county is also home to biotechnology and other growth industries. Play - Situated midway between San Francisco and Sacramento-the State capitol, Solano County is home to rolling hillsides, waterfronts and fertile farmland. County residents can enjoy day trips to the San Francisco Bay area, Lake Tahoe region and the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. County Population (2019): 447,643 The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. SOLANO COUNTY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled
CA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Sacramento, California, United States
Job Description and Duties Are you looking for a great job where your contributions truly matter? Within the JDIS Bureau, it is our mission to provide reliable data and investigative services to our criminal justice partners and public policy stakeholders to support their efforts in protecting Californians. Our values - Believe in Teamwork, Operate with Integrity, Lead by Example, Dare to be Innovative - represent our commitment to an inclusive and supportive work culture. Please consider joining our team! Under general supervision of the Crime Analyst (CA) Supervisor, the Program Technician (PT) II performs complex technical duties in support of the California Sex Offender Registry’s (CSOR) Assessment Unit (AU) and Registration Verification Unit (RVU). Duties include: evaluating criminal history/registration information to identify missing or incomplete data necessary to document a sex or arson offender’s requirement to register; accessing a variety of databases/information systems and/or contacting California (CA), out-of-state (OOS), federal, military and juvenile criminal justice agencies by telephone, fax, email or mail to obtain criminal history and registration data; reviewing, evaluating, and extracting specified information and coordinating the updates of appropriate records; and performing problem resolution on sex and arson offender criminal history and California Sex and Arson Registry (CSAR) database records. This position is designated for telework under Government Code section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California and may require reporting to headquarters or field offices and facilities to fulfill operational needs. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time. Telework does not change the terms and conditions of employment, the essential functions of job duties, or required compliance with the Department of Justice policies. 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. PROGRAM TECHNICIAN II Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement Position Details Job Code #: JC-373392 Position #(s): 420-701-9928-027 Working Title: Program Technician II - Support Staff Classification: PROGRAM TECHNICIAN II $3,373.00 - $4,227.00 # of Positions: 1 Work Location: Sacramento County Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Work Shift: Day Shift Work Week: Monday-Friday Department Information This position is located in the California Justice Information Services Division, Justice Data and Investigative Services Bureau, Investigative Services Branch, Violent Crime Information Cente, California Sex Offender Registry Program, Assessment Section, Registration Verification Unit. 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 is required. Clearly indicate JC - 373392 in the “Examination(s) or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section 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 prior to appointment. Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, applying electronically is highly encouraged. A background check is required (if applicable). 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: 6/7/2023 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. 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: Dunya Jamshed JC-373392 PO Box 160608 Sacramento , CA 95816-0608 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Justice Dunya Jamshed JC-373392 4949 Broadway Sacramento , CA 95820 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. This also serves as a documentation of your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing, and should be typed in 12 pt, Calibri font and no more than two pages in length. 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: • Ability to meet deadlines, take initiative and work independently and/or in a team environment • Ability to prioritize and work well under pressure to handle shifting priorities with strong attention to detail • Demonstrate ability to exercise sound judgment • Ability to interact effectively and professionally with the public, agency personnel, colleagues at various level within and outside of the program • Flexible and willing to learn new tasks • Punctuality and good attendance are essential • Demonstrate good work habits, adherence to all policies and expectations; and commitment to an exceptional job performance ensuring the work product is thorough, accurate and complete • Ability to multi task while demonstrating effective time management and strong organizational skills • Computer proficiency and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook Benefits Please access this link for information on benefits afforded to employees who work for the State of California - https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process. Human Resources Contact: Dunya Jamshed (916) 210-5219 dunya.jamshed@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 Information about Application Filing 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 for that cut-off date. If your application is submitted after the most recent cut-off date, it will be applied to the next review period. 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: 6/7/2023
May 24, 2023
Full Time
Job Description and Duties Are you looking for a great job where your contributions truly matter? Within the JDIS Bureau, it is our mission to provide reliable data and investigative services to our criminal justice partners and public policy stakeholders to support their efforts in protecting Californians. Our values - Believe in Teamwork, Operate with Integrity, Lead by Example, Dare to be Innovative - represent our commitment to an inclusive and supportive work culture. Please consider joining our team! Under general supervision of the Crime Analyst (CA) Supervisor, the Program Technician (PT) II performs complex technical duties in support of the California Sex Offender Registry’s (CSOR) Assessment Unit (AU) and Registration Verification Unit (RVU). Duties include: evaluating criminal history/registration information to identify missing or incomplete data necessary to document a sex or arson offender’s requirement to register; accessing a variety of databases/information systems and/or contacting California (CA), out-of-state (OOS), federal, military and juvenile criminal justice agencies by telephone, fax, email or mail to obtain criminal history and registration data; reviewing, evaluating, and extracting specified information and coordinating the updates of appropriate records; and performing problem resolution on sex and arson offender criminal history and California Sex and Arson Registry (CSAR) database records. This position is designated for telework under Government Code section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California and may require reporting to headquarters or field offices and facilities to fulfill operational needs. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time. Telework does not change the terms and conditions of employment, the essential functions of job duties, or required compliance with the Department of Justice policies. 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. PROGRAM TECHNICIAN II Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement Position Details Job Code #: JC-373392 Position #(s): 420-701-9928-027 Working Title: Program Technician II - Support Staff Classification: PROGRAM TECHNICIAN II $3,373.00 - $4,227.00 # of Positions: 1 Work Location: Sacramento County Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Work Shift: Day Shift Work Week: Monday-Friday Department Information This position is located in the California Justice Information Services Division, Justice Data and Investigative Services Bureau, Investigative Services Branch, Violent Crime Information Cente, California Sex Offender Registry Program, Assessment Section, Registration Verification Unit. 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 is required. Clearly indicate JC - 373392 in the “Examination(s) or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section 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 prior to appointment. Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, applying electronically is highly encouraged. A background check is required (if applicable). 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: 6/7/2023 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. 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: Dunya Jamshed JC-373392 PO Box 160608 Sacramento , CA 95816-0608 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Justice Dunya Jamshed JC-373392 4949 Broadway Sacramento , CA 95820 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. This also serves as a documentation of your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing, and should be typed in 12 pt, Calibri font and no more than two pages in length. 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: • Ability to meet deadlines, take initiative and work independently and/or in a team environment • Ability to prioritize and work well under pressure to handle shifting priorities with strong attention to detail • Demonstrate ability to exercise sound judgment • Ability to interact effectively and professionally with the public, agency personnel, colleagues at various level within and outside of the program • Flexible and willing to learn new tasks • Punctuality and good attendance are essential • Demonstrate good work habits, adherence to all policies and expectations; and commitment to an exceptional job performance ensuring the work product is thorough, accurate and complete • Ability to multi task while demonstrating effective time management and strong organizational skills • Computer proficiency and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook Benefits Please access this link for information on benefits afforded to employees who work for the State of California - https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process. Human Resources Contact: Dunya Jamshed (916) 210-5219 dunya.jamshed@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 Information about Application Filing 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 for that cut-off date. If your application is submitted after the most recent cut-off date, it will be applied to the next review period. 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: 6/7/2023
COUNTY OF LAKE, CA
Lake County, California, United States
General Recruitment Information EXTRA HELP - TEMPORARY WORK ASSIGNMENT An individual may be hired as Extra Help Employee for a temporary work assignment at such compensation as determined by County of Lake personnel rules and regulations. Extra Help Employees are typically hired at an hourly rate of pay at the first step of the salary range. Extra Help Employees are paid only for hours worked. Extra Help Employees are entitled to legally mandated benefits, which does not include paid vacation or holidays. Extra Help Employees do not have status. Extra Help Employment is temporary and may end at any time. EXTRA-HELP APPOINTMENT - Extra help positions are limited to no more than 25 hours per week (unless position is considered seasonal) and no more than 900 hours per fiscal year , whether upon certification from an eligible list or upon authorization to appoint any person who meets the minimum qualifications of the classification. **SEASONAL EMPLOYEE: An extra help employee who works a seasonal job (tied to an actual season, not just part-year) for a portion of the year and who will not perform any work for the County for at least 26 consecutive weeks between seasons definition is subject to future change as terminology is further defined by the ACA. Employees must be terminated for the 26 weeks that they are not performing any work. This position will be working 40 hours/week from April - October each year CalPERS RETIREE: Public Employees’ Retirement Law (PERL). Effective January 1, 2012, Assembly Bill (AB) 1028 amended Government Code (G.C.) sections 21224, 21229, and 21221(h) concerning employment after retirement. If an individual is receiving a CalPERS retirement benefit, the eligibility to work an Extra Help - Temporary Work Assignment may be restricted to only temporary assignments for a special project or backlog of work. Minimum Qualifications Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license. Education and Experience: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in performing technical engineering support work or water resources management support work. OR One (1) year of increasingly responsible experience in performing water resources management support work AND at least one (1) year of lead, supervisory, or management experience. Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is strongly preferred. Previous experience in permit and code enforcement is desirable. Completion of advanced educational training in subjects related to water resources development and management is highly desirable. Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted. Full Job Description WATER RESOURCES TECHNICIAN DEFINITION Under general direction, performs a variety of paraprofessional office and field work related to County Water Resources programs and functions; assigned to coordinate, assist with, and/or support one or more Water Resources Programs, which may include, but is not limited to: the control of, use of, and encroachments on Clear Lake trust lands, surveying and inspecting shoreline property, preparing maps and maintaining records, using the Geographic Information System (GIS) for a variety of tasks, ensuring that the lake, submerged and surrounding lake land is maintained in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations, assisting in the implementation of flood control and lake management programs, as required, and/or performing maintenance of zone facilities (levees, flood channels, etc.); provides support during floods; provides support for Water Resources compliance programs and efforts; and performs related duties as assigned DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is a unique, journey-level class assists with a variety of field and office responsibilities related to Water Resources programs and functions, which may include assisting with aquatic plant, algae, and invasive species management efforts, and/or the implementation and enforcement of land use and maintenance requirements in land encroachment to Clear Lake, submerged areas, and immediately surrounding areas. Incumbents may also perform routine maintenance of flood control facilities. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives immediate or general supervision from the assigned supervisor. Exercises no direct supervision over staff. May provide technical and functional direction to assigned 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. Performs a wide variety of work related to department programs and functions. Assists the department in remaining responsive to changing needs of the County Water Resources functions. Responds to flood emergencies, as needed. Performs education and outreach activities related to department, state, and federal programs and functions. Responds to public inquiries and questions regarding department, state, and federal programs, policies, and requirements. Supports compliance programs and efforts. Appropriate information to department staff. Process administrative encroachment permits for encroachment on Clear Lake lands. Assist with the preparation of lease billing and collections provides appropriate information to department staff; may place and maintain navigation aids on Clear Lake. Perform maintenance of swim lines and navigational buoys. Update shore maps. Perform nuisance abatement of structures and carry out code enforcement actions, as assigned. Perform shoreline ordinance enforcement. Inspect structures during construction for placement on the Clear Lake shoreline. Update information on the location and condition of structures on the Clear Lake shoreline. Assist with mapping structures in GIS. Locate and identify structures using GIS. Enter and extract GIS data. Manipulate and query GIS data to produce a variety of reports and/or lists. Assist with the aquatic plant, algae, and invasive species management efforts. Assist with water quality monitoring programs. Maintain and inventory Water Resources Department equipment. Perform groundwater and well testing. Perform maintenance of flood control facilities, such as levees and flood channels. Assist during facility inspections. Performs related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Principles, practices, and methods of flood control. Laws, rules, ordinances, and regulations impacting Clear Lake land encroachment and use. Flood control and flood emergency procedures. Construction methods, materials, and equipment, especially related to structures encroaching upon water areas. Construction inspection. Vegetation control methods. Basic knowledge of the various types of invasive species that affect and/or threaten Clear Lake. Invasive species identification, mitigation, prevention, and control. Methods, practices, and terminology of computerized mapping systems. Basic knowledge of the County’s Geographic Information System (GIS) and GIS methodology. Nomenclature, symbols, methods, and practices used in property descriptions, map development, and drafting. Basic drafting and surveying skills. Principles of code enforcement. Basic maintenance of a variety of handheld power tools such as weed eaters and chainsaws. Boating safety and navigation. Basic repair and maintenance of boats and related equipment. Placement and maintenance of navigation aids. Use of computers and computer applications related to Clear Lake land use work. Principles of lead direction, work coordination, and training. Proper English spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Applicable business equipment and software applications. Ability to: Maintain day-to-day responsibility for monitoring and enforcement of land use in areas adjacent to Clear Lake and submerged lands. Provide lead direction, work coordination, and training, as assigned. Identify aquatic plants and algae and assist with aquatic plant and algae control. Place and maintain navigational aids on Clear Lake. Respond to flood emergencies. Respond effectively to the changing needs for the county’s water resources functions. Effectively perform a variety of work using the county’s Geographic Information System (GIS). Prepare comprehensive reports. Provide support for grants and other funding opportunities. Develop accurate records, sketches, drawings, maps, and notes. Safely and proficiently launch and load a boat using a trailer. Operate and maintain boats and related equipment. Operate and maintain a variety of handheld power tools. Effectively multi-task. Operate a computer and use appropriate software in the performance of the Water Resources Department Clear Lake lands coordination responsibilities. Effectively represent the Water Resources Department with the public, other county staff and other government agencies. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Regularly work well under pressure, meeting critical deadlines. Utilize a computer, relevant software applications, and/or other equipment as assigned. Constantly demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, customers, clients, and the public. Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license. Education and Experience: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in performing technical engineering support work or water resources management support work. OR One (1) year of increasingly responsible experience in performing water resources management support work AND at least one (1) year of lead, supervisory, or management experience. Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is strongly preferred. Previous experience in permit and code enforcement is desirable Completion of advanced educational training in subjects related to water resources development and management is highly desirable . Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted. 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 partially in an office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions and partially in the field. As such, incumbents may have occasional exposure to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, and direct exposure to hazardous physical conditions. Incumbents may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. 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. Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Positions in this class may require local and statewide travel as necessary. 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 $1,000 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: 6/16/2023 5:00 PM Pacific
Jun 04, 2023
Variable Shift
General Recruitment Information EXTRA HELP - TEMPORARY WORK ASSIGNMENT An individual may be hired as Extra Help Employee for a temporary work assignment at such compensation as determined by County of Lake personnel rules and regulations. Extra Help Employees are typically hired at an hourly rate of pay at the first step of the salary range. Extra Help Employees are paid only for hours worked. Extra Help Employees are entitled to legally mandated benefits, which does not include paid vacation or holidays. Extra Help Employees do not have status. Extra Help Employment is temporary and may end at any time. EXTRA-HELP APPOINTMENT - Extra help positions are limited to no more than 25 hours per week (unless position is considered seasonal) and no more than 900 hours per fiscal year , whether upon certification from an eligible list or upon authorization to appoint any person who meets the minimum qualifications of the classification. **SEASONAL EMPLOYEE: An extra help employee who works a seasonal job (tied to an actual season, not just part-year) for a portion of the year and who will not perform any work for the County for at least 26 consecutive weeks between seasons definition is subject to future change as terminology is further defined by the ACA. Employees must be terminated for the 26 weeks that they are not performing any work. This position will be working 40 hours/week from April - October each year CalPERS RETIREE: Public Employees’ Retirement Law (PERL). Effective January 1, 2012, Assembly Bill (AB) 1028 amended Government Code (G.C.) sections 21224, 21229, and 21221(h) concerning employment after retirement. If an individual is receiving a CalPERS retirement benefit, the eligibility to work an Extra Help - Temporary Work Assignment may be restricted to only temporary assignments for a special project or backlog of work. Minimum Qualifications Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license. Education and Experience: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in performing technical engineering support work or water resources management support work. OR One (1) year of increasingly responsible experience in performing water resources management support work AND at least one (1) year of lead, supervisory, or management experience. Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is strongly preferred. Previous experience in permit and code enforcement is desirable. Completion of advanced educational training in subjects related to water resources development and management is highly desirable. Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted. Full Job Description WATER RESOURCES TECHNICIAN DEFINITION Under general direction, performs a variety of paraprofessional office and field work related to County Water Resources programs and functions; assigned to coordinate, assist with, and/or support one or more Water Resources Programs, which may include, but is not limited to: the control of, use of, and encroachments on Clear Lake trust lands, surveying and inspecting shoreline property, preparing maps and maintaining records, using the Geographic Information System (GIS) for a variety of tasks, ensuring that the lake, submerged and surrounding lake land is maintained in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations, assisting in the implementation of flood control and lake management programs, as required, and/or performing maintenance of zone facilities (levees, flood channels, etc.); provides support during floods; provides support for Water Resources compliance programs and efforts; and performs related duties as assigned DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is a unique, journey-level class assists with a variety of field and office responsibilities related to Water Resources programs and functions, which may include assisting with aquatic plant, algae, and invasive species management efforts, and/or the implementation and enforcement of land use and maintenance requirements in land encroachment to Clear Lake, submerged areas, and immediately surrounding areas. Incumbents may also perform routine maintenance of flood control facilities. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives immediate or general supervision from the assigned supervisor. Exercises no direct supervision over staff. May provide technical and functional direction to assigned 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. Performs a wide variety of work related to department programs and functions. Assists the department in remaining responsive to changing needs of the County Water Resources functions. Responds to flood emergencies, as needed. Performs education and outreach activities related to department, state, and federal programs and functions. Responds to public inquiries and questions regarding department, state, and federal programs, policies, and requirements. Supports compliance programs and efforts. Appropriate information to department staff. Process administrative encroachment permits for encroachment on Clear Lake lands. Assist with the preparation of lease billing and collections provides appropriate information to department staff; may place and maintain navigation aids on Clear Lake. Perform maintenance of swim lines and navigational buoys. Update shore maps. Perform nuisance abatement of structures and carry out code enforcement actions, as assigned. Perform shoreline ordinance enforcement. Inspect structures during construction for placement on the Clear Lake shoreline. Update information on the location and condition of structures on the Clear Lake shoreline. Assist with mapping structures in GIS. Locate and identify structures using GIS. Enter and extract GIS data. Manipulate and query GIS data to produce a variety of reports and/or lists. Assist with the aquatic plant, algae, and invasive species management efforts. Assist with water quality monitoring programs. Maintain and inventory Water Resources Department equipment. Perform groundwater and well testing. Perform maintenance of flood control facilities, such as levees and flood channels. Assist during facility inspections. Performs related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Principles, practices, and methods of flood control. Laws, rules, ordinances, and regulations impacting Clear Lake land encroachment and use. Flood control and flood emergency procedures. Construction methods, materials, and equipment, especially related to structures encroaching upon water areas. Construction inspection. Vegetation control methods. Basic knowledge of the various types of invasive species that affect and/or threaten Clear Lake. Invasive species identification, mitigation, prevention, and control. Methods, practices, and terminology of computerized mapping systems. Basic knowledge of the County’s Geographic Information System (GIS) and GIS methodology. Nomenclature, symbols, methods, and practices used in property descriptions, map development, and drafting. Basic drafting and surveying skills. Principles of code enforcement. Basic maintenance of a variety of handheld power tools such as weed eaters and chainsaws. Boating safety and navigation. Basic repair and maintenance of boats and related equipment. Placement and maintenance of navigation aids. Use of computers and computer applications related to Clear Lake land use work. Principles of lead direction, work coordination, and training. Proper English spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Applicable business equipment and software applications. Ability to: Maintain day-to-day responsibility for monitoring and enforcement of land use in areas adjacent to Clear Lake and submerged lands. Provide lead direction, work coordination, and training, as assigned. Identify aquatic plants and algae and assist with aquatic plant and algae control. Place and maintain navigational aids on Clear Lake. Respond to flood emergencies. Respond effectively to the changing needs for the county’s water resources functions. Effectively perform a variety of work using the county’s Geographic Information System (GIS). Prepare comprehensive reports. Provide support for grants and other funding opportunities. Develop accurate records, sketches, drawings, maps, and notes. Safely and proficiently launch and load a boat using a trailer. Operate and maintain boats and related equipment. Operate and maintain a variety of handheld power tools. Effectively multi-task. Operate a computer and use appropriate software in the performance of the Water Resources Department Clear Lake lands coordination responsibilities. Effectively represent the Water Resources Department with the public, other county staff and other government agencies. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Regularly work well under pressure, meeting critical deadlines. Utilize a computer, relevant software applications, and/or other equipment as assigned. Constantly demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, customers, clients, and the public. Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license. Education and Experience: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in performing technical engineering support work or water resources management support work. OR One (1) year of increasingly responsible experience in performing water resources management support work AND at least one (1) year of lead, supervisory, or management experience. Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is strongly preferred. Previous experience in permit and code enforcement is desirable Completion of advanced educational training in subjects related to water resources development and management is highly desirable . Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted. 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 partially in an office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions and partially in the field. As such, incumbents may have occasional exposure to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, and direct exposure to hazardous physical conditions. Incumbents may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. 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. Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Positions in this class may require local and statewide travel as necessary. 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 $1,000 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: 6/16/2023 5:00 PM Pacific
Sacramento County, CA
Sacramento, California, United States
The Position This is a continuous filing exam. The next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 10/14/2022, 1/20/2023, 4/14/2023, 7/14/2023, 10/13/2023 Effective June 18, 2023, a 4% COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment) will be added to the salary for this class. Sanitation District Maintenance & Operations Supervisors, under direction, supervise staff engaged in the inspection, cleaning, repair, preventive maintenance and minor construction of sewer lines and the operation, maintenance and repair of pump and lift stations of the Sanitation Districts Agency in Sacramento County. Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of Basic principles of supervisory responsibilities and training methods Equipment and methods for cleaning and repairing pipelines involved in the conveyance of wastewater Pipe types and pipe materials used in the maintenance and repair of wastewater systems Methods, materials, tools, and equipment, including their operation, maintenance, capacities and limitations, used in the maintenance and repair of wastewater collection systems, including electrical and mechanical motors and pumps at pump and lift stations General Safety Orders and Construction Safety Orders as issued by OSHA for personal safety Various computer programs and software including computerized maintenance management systems and Supervisor Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems Environmental considerations, policies, procedures and agreements with government agencies and jurisdictions Math principles such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division Purchasing contracts, policies and procedures for purchasing rental agreements, equipment and supplies Policies and procedures regarding gas detection devices, confined space, and handling of hazardous materials Traffic control and worksite safety methods Ability to Plan, organize, supervise and direct the work processes of others Communicate clearly, concisely and courteously with co-workers, other employees, customers, and the general public Record data, prepare work orders, and write investigatory reports Provide good customer service, work in a team environment and establish good relationships with co-workers, the public, and other customers Recognize abilities of employees and their competence for various duties and recommend training Read and interpret plans and specifications Investigate service requests Be flexible, decisive and make responsible decisions Identify plants and rodents and determine their control by herbicides and pesticides Make decisions in emergency situations Read and understand maps Direct and train staff Read and interpret electronic controls Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher; - AND - The Grade 2 California Water Environmental Association (CWEA) Collection System Maintenance Certification - AND - Either: 1. One year of full-time, paid experience employed by the County of Sacramento supervising work involved in highway maintenance, stormwater drainage, airfield maintenance, or construction inspection. Or: 2. Two years of full-time, paid experience in the class of Sanitation District Maintenance and Operations Senior Technician, Mechanical Maintenance Technician and/or Underground Construction and Maintenance Specialist in Sacramento County service. Or: 3. Two years of full-time, paid experience in the public or private sector as a lead worker or supervisor over crews performing, inspecting or planning/scheduling the maintenance, construction, repair or cleaning of wastewater systems, storm drainage systems, or water distribution systems. Note: The following education may be substituted for one year of experience in either pattern 2 or 3 above: Possession of an Associate's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in engineering technology or civil, environmental or mechanical engineering; management, business or public administration; or construction management technology or construction management. Note: The word "experience" referenced in the minimum qualifications means full-time paid experience unless the job announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice. General Qualifications Driver's License: Incumbents appointed to this class are required to maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C. Failure to maintain the appropriate California driver's license constitutes cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Certificates/licenses: Incumbents must obtain the Grade 3 CWEA for Collection System Maintenance Certification within two years of permanent appointment to this class or within two CWEA exam cycles after the date of appointment to this class, whichever is greater. Failure to obtain and maintain the appropriate certificates as described above may constitute cause for termination from this class in accordance with Civil Service Rules and/or applicable bargaining unit agreement. Physical Abilities: Positions in this class require the incumbent to be able to: Sit for periods up to one hour while driving to work sites Stand and walk on a consistent and daily basis When working at the wastewater collection systems sites instructing employees, planning work to be performed or reviewing completed work, discussing plans and specifications with contractors, etc., incumbents will be required to: Bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch Reach above the shoulder Climb ladders with a maximum capacity of 300 pounds Lift and carry up to 60 pounds without assistance Walk on uneven surfaces Climb into and out of excavations Wear respirators or breathing devices Enter and exit restricted entrances of 24 inches in diameter. Individuals who do not meet these physical requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Working Conditions: Positions in this class require the incumbent to be able to: Work outside in all weather conditions on a daily basis and subject to temperatures rarely under 32 degrees and occasionally over 100 degrees. Work in enclosed areas where the temperature may occasionally exceed 100 degrees or rarely reach lows below 20 degrees. Work in enclosed and confined spaces. Work in trenches up to 23 feet, or more, in depth. Work around dust, fumes, smoke, gases, noise, contaminated and non-contaminated water, chemicals such as silica and solvents, machinery and equipment with moving parts, moving vehicles, traffic, fumes and/or odors. Shift, Weekend and Holiday Work: Wastewater collection systems operation and maintenance work is performed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. All employees in this class will be subject to working shifts, weekend, holidays, overtime and standby. Background/Criminal History: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies and Procedures B-5, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained. Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months. Application and Testing Information APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply. County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 www.SacCountyJobs.net Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date. Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified. A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response. Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered. Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted. If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed , therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete. FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%) All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job. All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) For information regarding County jobs: www.saccountyjobs.net EMPLOYEE BENEFITS As an employee of the County of Sacramento, there will be a variety of benefits available to you. These benefits currently include: health, dental and life insurance; flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost; and an employee assistance program (EAP). GENERAL BENEFITS: Most employee benefits are similar to the following for all County employees. However, some benefits differ, depending on the employee representation unit to which the employee's job classification is assigned. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the Sacramento County Department of Benefits or by visiting www.saccountyjobs.net. TEMPORARY POSITIONS: Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions. The explanations of benefits applies to employees in regular positions. SALARY STEP INCREASES: The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% are given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained. PAY: All employees are paid bi-weekly via direct deposit into the employee's bank account. The pay period covers fourteen (14) calendar days, starting on a Sunday and ending on the second Saturday thereafter. Salaries are generally paid on the Friday following the end of the pay period. Employees can set up their direct deposit and access their pay information via Employee Self Service in MySacCounty. VACATION: Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days. HOLIDAYS: 14.5 holidays per year as recognized. SICK LEAVE: Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation. Upon retirement, unused sick leave is converted to retirement service credit. PARENTAL LEAVE: Entitles a regular County employee, with at least one year of continuous employment, to schedule a paid parental leave of up to 160 hours upon the birth or during the process of an adoption of a minor child. Parental leave shall be approved by the employee's appointing authority, except where the granting of the parental leave request would unduly interfere with or cause severe hardship upon department operations. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Dependent upon union agreements, regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies are eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement. RETIREMENT: Social Security and Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System coverage. HEALTH INSURANCE: The County offers a variety of health plan design options to fit individual needs. DENTAL INSURANCE: The County provides a comprehensive dental benefit program for regular full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents. This plan pays on a set fee schedule that varies by procedure. Any amount over the fee schedule is the employee's responsibility. The yearly maximum is $2,000 per person, not including orthodontia. The orthodontic benefit is 50% of covered charges with a lifetime maximum of $1,000 per person. LIFE INSURANCE: The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit of $15,000 to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: The County offers a Deferred Compensation Program which enables employees to save in a systematic way without paying income tax on either the payroll deduction or the earned interest, prior to withdrawal. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as: Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions Marriage or Family Relationships Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care Alcohol and Drug Abuse WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM: The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses. DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT: Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working. MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT: The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan. WORKERS' COMPENSATION: In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California. SACRAMENTO CREDIT UNION: The credit union offers loan facilities and systematic saving plans through payroll deduction. SELECTION AND PLACEMENT Sacramento County encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, gender, disability, political affiliation, or age. Certain age limits may be required by law, ordinance, or Civil Service direction for specific classifications such as those identified with hazardous occupations. FOR APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES ONLY: Every effort is made to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants such as in the selection of test sites, aides, or other equipment which permits the disabled applicants to compete in the examination process. Applicants with disabilities requesting an applicable ADA testing accommodation must complete a Reasonable Accommodation Request Form filled out and signed by the applicant and their doctor. This form must be submitted to the Disability Compliance Office, 700 H Street, Room 5720, Sacramento, CA 95814, by the cut-off date or final filing date as listed in this job announcement. Download the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form by clicking here or contact by mail or in person the Sacramento County Employment Services Division or Disability Compliance Office. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Please read carefully the "Minimum Qualifications" section of your announcement. You must meet those qualifications by the application deadline date unless otherwise specified. Your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications by the application deadline date, or it will not be accepted. All statements are subject to verification. "Experience" means full-time paid experience unless the announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS: If the announcement indicates the examination is given on a promotional basis, candidates must hold permanent status in Sacramento County Civil Service by the application deadline date and must meet the minimum qualifications. OPEN EXAMINATIONS: Any person who meets the minimum qualifications may apply. CONTINUOUS FILING EXAMINATIONS: Applicants are eligible to reapply to and retake a continuous filing exam after 6 months from the date the previous exam results was received. ELIGIBLE LISTS: Names of qualified persons who made a passing score on an examination are entered, in order of their final grades, on an eligible list. To fill each vacancy, the hiring department will make a selection from among the top three ranks on the employment lists. EXAMINATION RATINGS: Unless otherwise stated on the announcement: To be successful, candidates must obtain a rating of at least 70% on each part of the examination. This may be an adjusted score or an arithmetic 70% of the total possible score as determined by the Director. APPEAL PROCESS: Persons who believe their applications have been improperly rejected may request the Employment Services Division to review its decision to reject the application. If the applicant desires to submit additional proof of qualifications, such proof must be received by Personnel Services not less than two (2) calendar days prior to the scheduled date for the examination. Persons who are disqualified in any phase of the examination may appeal such adverse action, in writing, to the Civil Service Commission, 700 H Street, Room 2640, Sacramento, CA 95814, telephone: (916) 874-5586 . Such appeals must be filed within thirty (30) calendar days after notice of the adverse action was mailed to the candidate. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs): https://personnel.saccounty.net/Pages/EmploymentServicesFAQs.aspx OTHER INFORMATION VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes. "Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty. CITIZENSHIP OR AUTHORIZED ALIEN REQUIREMENT: As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all County employees must be United States citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Proof of citizenship or authorized status will be required prior to appointment. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE: Some County Civil Service positions are covered by financial disclosure requirements intended to identify potential conflicts of interest. CONCURRENT EMPLOYMENT: No employee may concurrently occupy more than one County position. SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE APPLICATION): Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that: Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission. PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION & DRUG TESTING: The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment to positions must pass a medical examination and a drug test, administered by the County at no cost to the applicant. DRIVER LICENSE: Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required for some positions. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Regular positions are subject to a probationary period which is an extension of the selection process. Unless otherwise indicated on the announcement, the probationary period is six (6) months. AGENCY SHOP/FAIR SHARE FEE: Some positions require, as a condition of continued employment, that the person either: 1. Become a union member; 2. Pay a fair share fee to the union; or, 3. Meet specific requirements under which an equivalent amount must be paid to a charity. FINGERPRINTING AND CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS: Fingerprinting and criminal record checks are required for some positions. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Apr 01, 2023
The Position This is a continuous filing exam. The next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 10/14/2022, 1/20/2023, 4/14/2023, 7/14/2023, 10/13/2023 Effective June 18, 2023, a 4% COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment) will be added to the salary for this class. Sanitation District Maintenance & Operations Supervisors, under direction, supervise staff engaged in the inspection, cleaning, repair, preventive maintenance and minor construction of sewer lines and the operation, maintenance and repair of pump and lift stations of the Sanitation Districts Agency in Sacramento County. Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of Basic principles of supervisory responsibilities and training methods Equipment and methods for cleaning and repairing pipelines involved in the conveyance of wastewater Pipe types and pipe materials used in the maintenance and repair of wastewater systems Methods, materials, tools, and equipment, including their operation, maintenance, capacities and limitations, used in the maintenance and repair of wastewater collection systems, including electrical and mechanical motors and pumps at pump and lift stations General Safety Orders and Construction Safety Orders as issued by OSHA for personal safety Various computer programs and software including computerized maintenance management systems and Supervisor Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems Environmental considerations, policies, procedures and agreements with government agencies and jurisdictions Math principles such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division Purchasing contracts, policies and procedures for purchasing rental agreements, equipment and supplies Policies and procedures regarding gas detection devices, confined space, and handling of hazardous materials Traffic control and worksite safety methods Ability to Plan, organize, supervise and direct the work processes of others Communicate clearly, concisely and courteously with co-workers, other employees, customers, and the general public Record data, prepare work orders, and write investigatory reports Provide good customer service, work in a team environment and establish good relationships with co-workers, the public, and other customers Recognize abilities of employees and their competence for various duties and recommend training Read and interpret plans and specifications Investigate service requests Be flexible, decisive and make responsible decisions Identify plants and rodents and determine their control by herbicides and pesticides Make decisions in emergency situations Read and understand maps Direct and train staff Read and interpret electronic controls Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher; - AND - The Grade 2 California Water Environmental Association (CWEA) Collection System Maintenance Certification - AND - Either: 1. One year of full-time, paid experience employed by the County of Sacramento supervising work involved in highway maintenance, stormwater drainage, airfield maintenance, or construction inspection. Or: 2. Two years of full-time, paid experience in the class of Sanitation District Maintenance and Operations Senior Technician, Mechanical Maintenance Technician and/or Underground Construction and Maintenance Specialist in Sacramento County service. Or: 3. Two years of full-time, paid experience in the public or private sector as a lead worker or supervisor over crews performing, inspecting or planning/scheduling the maintenance, construction, repair or cleaning of wastewater systems, storm drainage systems, or water distribution systems. Note: The following education may be substituted for one year of experience in either pattern 2 or 3 above: Possession of an Associate's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in engineering technology or civil, environmental or mechanical engineering; management, business or public administration; or construction management technology or construction management. Note: The word "experience" referenced in the minimum qualifications means full-time paid experience unless the job announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice. General Qualifications Driver's License: Incumbents appointed to this class are required to maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C. Failure to maintain the appropriate California driver's license constitutes cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Certificates/licenses: Incumbents must obtain the Grade 3 CWEA for Collection System Maintenance Certification within two years of permanent appointment to this class or within two CWEA exam cycles after the date of appointment to this class, whichever is greater. Failure to obtain and maintain the appropriate certificates as described above may constitute cause for termination from this class in accordance with Civil Service Rules and/or applicable bargaining unit agreement. Physical Abilities: Positions in this class require the incumbent to be able to: Sit for periods up to one hour while driving to work sites Stand and walk on a consistent and daily basis When working at the wastewater collection systems sites instructing employees, planning work to be performed or reviewing completed work, discussing plans and specifications with contractors, etc., incumbents will be required to: Bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch Reach above the shoulder Climb ladders with a maximum capacity of 300 pounds Lift and carry up to 60 pounds without assistance Walk on uneven surfaces Climb into and out of excavations Wear respirators or breathing devices Enter and exit restricted entrances of 24 inches in diameter. Individuals who do not meet these physical requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Working Conditions: Positions in this class require the incumbent to be able to: Work outside in all weather conditions on a daily basis and subject to temperatures rarely under 32 degrees and occasionally over 100 degrees. Work in enclosed areas where the temperature may occasionally exceed 100 degrees or rarely reach lows below 20 degrees. Work in enclosed and confined spaces. Work in trenches up to 23 feet, or more, in depth. Work around dust, fumes, smoke, gases, noise, contaminated and non-contaminated water, chemicals such as silica and solvents, machinery and equipment with moving parts, moving vehicles, traffic, fumes and/or odors. Shift, Weekend and Holiday Work: Wastewater collection systems operation and maintenance work is performed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. All employees in this class will be subject to working shifts, weekend, holidays, overtime and standby. Background/Criminal History: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies and Procedures B-5, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained. Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months. Application and Testing Information APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply. County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 www.SacCountyJobs.net Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date. Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified. A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response. Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered. Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted. If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed , therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete. FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%) All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job. All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) For information regarding County jobs: www.saccountyjobs.net EMPLOYEE BENEFITS As an employee of the County of Sacramento, there will be a variety of benefits available to you. These benefits currently include: health, dental and life insurance; flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost; and an employee assistance program (EAP). GENERAL BENEFITS: Most employee benefits are similar to the following for all County employees. However, some benefits differ, depending on the employee representation unit to which the employee's job classification is assigned. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the Sacramento County Department of Benefits or by visiting www.saccountyjobs.net. TEMPORARY POSITIONS: Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions. The explanations of benefits applies to employees in regular positions. SALARY STEP INCREASES: The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% are given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained. PAY: All employees are paid bi-weekly via direct deposit into the employee's bank account. The pay period covers fourteen (14) calendar days, starting on a Sunday and ending on the second Saturday thereafter. Salaries are generally paid on the Friday following the end of the pay period. Employees can set up their direct deposit and access their pay information via Employee Self Service in MySacCounty. VACATION: Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days. HOLIDAYS: 14.5 holidays per year as recognized. SICK LEAVE: Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation. Upon retirement, unused sick leave is converted to retirement service credit. PARENTAL LEAVE: Entitles a regular County employee, with at least one year of continuous employment, to schedule a paid parental leave of up to 160 hours upon the birth or during the process of an adoption of a minor child. Parental leave shall be approved by the employee's appointing authority, except where the granting of the parental leave request would unduly interfere with or cause severe hardship upon department operations. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Dependent upon union agreements, regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies are eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement. RETIREMENT: Social Security and Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System coverage. HEALTH INSURANCE: The County offers a variety of health plan design options to fit individual needs. DENTAL INSURANCE: The County provides a comprehensive dental benefit program for regular full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents. This plan pays on a set fee schedule that varies by procedure. Any amount over the fee schedule is the employee's responsibility. The yearly maximum is $2,000 per person, not including orthodontia. The orthodontic benefit is 50% of covered charges with a lifetime maximum of $1,000 per person. LIFE INSURANCE: The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit of $15,000 to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: The County offers a Deferred Compensation Program which enables employees to save in a systematic way without paying income tax on either the payroll deduction or the earned interest, prior to withdrawal. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as: Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions Marriage or Family Relationships Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care Alcohol and Drug Abuse WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM: The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses. DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT: Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working. MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT: The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan. WORKERS' COMPENSATION: In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California. SACRAMENTO CREDIT UNION: The credit union offers loan facilities and systematic saving plans through payroll deduction. SELECTION AND PLACEMENT Sacramento County encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, gender, disability, political affiliation, or age. Certain age limits may be required by law, ordinance, or Civil Service direction for specific classifications such as those identified with hazardous occupations. FOR APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES ONLY: Every effort is made to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants such as in the selection of test sites, aides, or other equipment which permits the disabled applicants to compete in the examination process. Applicants with disabilities requesting an applicable ADA testing accommodation must complete a Reasonable Accommodation Request Form filled out and signed by the applicant and their doctor. This form must be submitted to the Disability Compliance Office, 700 H Street, Room 5720, Sacramento, CA 95814, by the cut-off date or final filing date as listed in this job announcement. Download the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form by clicking here or contact by mail or in person the Sacramento County Employment Services Division or Disability Compliance Office. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Please read carefully the "Minimum Qualifications" section of your announcement. You must meet those qualifications by the application deadline date unless otherwise specified. Your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications by the application deadline date, or it will not be accepted. All statements are subject to verification. "Experience" means full-time paid experience unless the announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS: If the announcement indicates the examination is given on a promotional basis, candidates must hold permanent status in Sacramento County Civil Service by the application deadline date and must meet the minimum qualifications. OPEN EXAMINATIONS: Any person who meets the minimum qualifications may apply. CONTINUOUS FILING EXAMINATIONS: Applicants are eligible to reapply to and retake a continuous filing exam after 6 months from the date the previous exam results was received. ELIGIBLE LISTS: Names of qualified persons who made a passing score on an examination are entered, in order of their final grades, on an eligible list. To fill each vacancy, the hiring department will make a selection from among the top three ranks on the employment lists. EXAMINATION RATINGS: Unless otherwise stated on the announcement: To be successful, candidates must obtain a rating of at least 70% on each part of the examination. This may be an adjusted score or an arithmetic 70% of the total possible score as determined by the Director. APPEAL PROCESS: Persons who believe their applications have been improperly rejected may request the Employment Services Division to review its decision to reject the application. If the applicant desires to submit additional proof of qualifications, such proof must be received by Personnel Services not less than two (2) calendar days prior to the scheduled date for the examination. Persons who are disqualified in any phase of the examination may appeal such adverse action, in writing, to the Civil Service Commission, 700 H Street, Room 2640, Sacramento, CA 95814, telephone: (916) 874-5586 . Such appeals must be filed within thirty (30) calendar days after notice of the adverse action was mailed to the candidate. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs): https://personnel.saccounty.net/Pages/EmploymentServicesFAQs.aspx OTHER INFORMATION VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes. "Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty. CITIZENSHIP OR AUTHORIZED ALIEN REQUIREMENT: As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all County employees must be United States citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Proof of citizenship or authorized status will be required prior to appointment. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE: Some County Civil Service positions are covered by financial disclosure requirements intended to identify potential conflicts of interest. CONCURRENT EMPLOYMENT: No employee may concurrently occupy more than one County position. SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE APPLICATION): Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that: Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission. PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION & DRUG TESTING: The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment to positions must pass a medical examination and a drug test, administered by the County at no cost to the applicant. DRIVER LICENSE: Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required for some positions. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Regular positions are subject to a probationary period which is an extension of the selection process. Unless otherwise indicated on the announcement, the probationary period is six (6) months. AGENCY SHOP/FAIR SHARE FEE: Some positions require, as a condition of continued employment, that the person either: 1. Become a union member; 2. Pay a fair share fee to the union; or, 3. Meet specific requirements under which an equivalent amount must be paid to a charity. FINGERPRINTING AND CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS: Fingerprinting and criminal record checks are required for some positions. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Sacramento County, CA
Sacramento, California, United States
The Position This is a limited continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 6/2/23, 6/16/23 (final) Effective June 18, 2023, a 4% COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment) will be added to the salary for this class. The Water Treatment Operations Supervisor is the supervisory class in the Water Treatment series. Positions in this series are involved in the operation, maintenance and repair activities of domestic water treatment systems and drainage pumping facilities and serve as a shift operator for a T-5 classified water treatment facility, as defined by California Department of Public Health (CDPH). The Water Treatment Operations Supervisor supervises employees in classes such as Senior Water Treatment Operator, Water System Operator, Senior Equipment Mechanic and Equipment Mechanic, is responsible for a major component of the water treatment system, and serves as shift operator. An employee in this class may assist management in developing and implementing safety and training programs or planning and scheduling complex maintenance projects. Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of Water treatment and distribution system methods, principles and practices Laws, codes, rules and regulations pertaining to water treatment plant operations, water quality standards and safety General chemical principals, laboratory practices and techniques used in the treatment of surface and ground water A variety of computer software applications to include word processing, spreadsheets, database programs, SCADA and CMMS Procedures and corrective actions to respond to emergency and special operating conditions The operations, methods, materials, tools, equipment, and safety practices involved in the operation, maintenance, construction and modification of potable water treatment facilities, and storm water drainage systems Mechanical and electrical theory related to water treatment plants. Basic principles and practices of managing, planning and scheduling work. Ability to Operate a T-5 water treatment plant using a centralized computer system recognizing abnormal equipment or system conditions and understanding how actions in one plant process impacts one or more other plant processes Analyze operational or maintenance problems; develop and implement effective solutions Supervise, train and mentor personnel Perform standard water quality tests, interpret results and take appropriate action Estimate, plan, schedule and direct maintenance of complex mechanical equipment Maintain required inventory of operating supplies and treatment chemicals Perform mathematical calculations in various aspects of water treatment Maintain courteous and effective relationships with County employees and the general public with an emphasis on customer service Read, write, and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance Effectively communicate verbally and in written correspondence Work effectively in a team environment Use computer equipment and related peripheral equipment to enter and extract information Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Either: (1) Two years of full-time experience in the class of Senior Water Treatment Operator or Mechanical Maintenance Technician in Sacramento County service performing duties which have included the operation and maintenance of potable water treatment systems. Or : (2) Three years of full-time experience in the operation of public potable water treatment systems. Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. General Qualifications Licenses : A valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher is required prior to appointment to this class. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. A valid California Driver's License, Class A, and/or special endorsements including but not limited to the Hazardous Materials Endorsement is required for some positions. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Note : Failure to maintain the appropriate California Driver's License and/or endorsement(s) constitutes cause for personnel action from the class in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining unit agreements. Certifications : Water Treatment Grade 3 (T3) certificate: All incumbents must possess a valid Water Treatment Operator Grade 3 (T3) certificate issued by California Department of Public Health (CDPH) at the time of appointment. Water Distribution Grade 2 (D2) certificate: All incumbents must obtain a valid Water Distribution Operator Grade 2 (D2) certificate issued by the CDPH within one year after the date of appointment to this class or within two CDPH exam cycles after the date of appointment to this class whichever is greater. Water Distribution Grade 3 (D3) certificate: Incumbents must obtain a D3 certificate within two years and 3 months after the issue date of their D2 certificate or two years and 3 months after appointment to this class if they have the D2 certificate at time of their appointment. First Aid and CPR certification: If supervising the confined space team, incumbents must possess and maintain First Aid and CPR certificates from an authorized agency. Note : Failure to obtain and maintain the appropriate certificates may constitute a cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining unit agreement. The appropriate amount of continuing education hours must be completed as required by the State of California to maintain the required certification. Criminal History Check : The County may access criminal history information on all candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies and Procedure and applicable Federal and State law. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained. Physical Requirements : Climb, stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch and reach above the shoulder Lift up to 50 pounds Wear respiratory protection Sit for up to one hour while driving a vehicle Demonstrate color vision sufficient to distinguish the colors on a computer screen that indicate equipment status and conditions Have normal sense of smell and normal or corrected vision and hearing to observe process and equipment functions for normal and abnormal occurrences Have normal sense of touch to detect abnormalities/changes in temperature, flow and vibration of equipment. Note : Individuals who do not meet these physical requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Working Conditions : Work around chemicals, dust, dirt, noise, and odors Work around hazardous materials such as; caustic soda, fluoride products, hydrochloric acid, sodium hypochlorite, aluminum sulfate and other water treatment chemicals Work outside in all types of climatic conditions including inclement or very hot weather Ability to climb to heights up to 150 feet Inspect enclosed areas where the temperature may exceed 100 degrees Enter, exit and inspect work in enclosed and confined spaces Shift, Weekend, and Holiday Work : Incumbents may be required to work shifts, on weekends and on holidays and to work standby and respond to emergency calls. Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months. Application and Testing Information APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply. County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 www.SacCountyJobs.net Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date. Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified. A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response. Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered. Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted. If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed , therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete. FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%) All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job. All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) For information regarding County jobs: www.saccountyjobs.net EMPLOYEE BENEFITS As an employee of the County of Sacramento, there will be a variety of benefits available to you. These benefits currently include: health, dental and life insurance; flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost; and an employee assistance program (EAP). GENERAL BENEFITS: Most employee benefits are similar to the following for all County employees. However, some benefits differ, depending on the employee representation unit to which the employee's job classification is assigned. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the Sacramento County Department of Benefits or by visiting www.saccountyjobs.net. TEMPORARY POSITIONS: Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions. The explanations of benefits applies to employees in regular positions. SALARY STEP INCREASES: The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% are given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained. PAY: All employees are paid bi-weekly via direct deposit into the employee's bank account. The pay period covers fourteen (14) calendar days, starting on a Sunday and ending on the second Saturday thereafter. Salaries are generally paid on the Friday following the end of the pay period. Employees can set up their direct deposit and access their pay information via Employee Self Service in MySacCounty. VACATION: Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days. HOLIDAYS: 14.5 holidays per year as recognized. SICK LEAVE: Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation. Upon retirement, unused sick leave is converted to retirement service credit. PARENTAL LEAVE: Entitles a regular County employee, with at least one year of continuous employment, to schedule a paid parental leave of up to 160 hours upon the birth or during the process of an adoption of a minor child. Parental leave shall be approved by the employee's appointing authority, except where the granting of the parental leave request would unduly interfere with or cause severe hardship upon department operations. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Dependent upon union agreements, regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies are eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement. RETIREMENT: Social Security and Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System coverage. HEALTH INSURANCE: The County offers a variety of health plan design options to fit individual needs. DENTAL INSURANCE: The County provides a comprehensive dental benefit program for regular full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents. This plan pays on a set fee schedule that varies by procedure. Any amount over the fee schedule is the employee's responsibility. The yearly maximum is $2,000 per person, not including orthodontia. The orthodontic benefit is 50% of covered charges with a lifetime maximum of $1,000 per person. LIFE INSURANCE: The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit of $15,000 to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: The County offers a Deferred Compensation Program which enables employees to save in a systematic way without paying income tax on either the payroll deduction or the earned interest, prior to withdrawal. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as: Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions Marriage or Family Relationships Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care Alcohol and Drug Abuse WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM: The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses. DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT: Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working. MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT: The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan. WORKERS' COMPENSATION: In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California. SACRAMENTO CREDIT UNION: The credit union offers loan facilities and systematic saving plans through payroll deduction. SELECTION AND PLACEMENT Sacramento County encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, gender, disability, political affiliation, or age. Certain age limits may be required by law, ordinance, or Civil Service direction for specific classifications such as those identified with hazardous occupations. FOR APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES ONLY: Every effort is made to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants such as in the selection of test sites, aides, or other equipment which permits the disabled applicants to compete in the examination process. Applicants with disabilities requesting an applicable ADA testing accommodation must complete a Reasonable Accommodation Request Form filled out and signed by the applicant and their doctor. This form must be submitted to the Disability Compliance Office, 700 H Street, Room 5720, Sacramento, CA 95814, by the cut-off date or final filing date as listed in this job announcement. Download the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form by clicking here or contact by mail or in person the Sacramento County Employment Services Division or Disability Compliance Office. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Please read carefully the "Minimum Qualifications" section of your announcement. You must meet those qualifications by the application deadline date unless otherwise specified. Your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications by the application deadline date, or it will not be accepted. All statements are subject to verification. "Experience" means full-time paid experience unless the announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS: If the announcement indicates the examination is given on a promotional basis, candidates must hold permanent status in Sacramento County Civil Service by the application deadline date and must meet the minimum qualifications. OPEN EXAMINATIONS: Any person who meets the minimum qualifications may apply. CONTINUOUS FILING EXAMINATIONS: Applicants are eligible to reapply to and retake a continuous filing exam after 6 months from the date the previous exam results was received. ELIGIBLE LISTS: Names of qualified persons who made a passing score on an examination are entered, in order of their final grades, on an eligible list. To fill each vacancy, the hiring department will make a selection from among the top three ranks on the employment lists. EXAMINATION RATINGS: Unless otherwise stated on the announcement: To be successful, candidates must obtain a rating of at least 70% on each part of the examination. This may be an adjusted score or an arithmetic 70% of the total possible score as determined by the Director. APPEAL PROCESS: Persons who believe their applications have been improperly rejected may request the Employment Services Division to review its decision to reject the application. If the applicant desires to submit additional proof of qualifications, such proof must be received by Personnel Services not less than two (2) calendar days prior to the scheduled date for the examination. Persons who are disqualified in any phase of the examination may appeal such adverse action, in writing, to the Civil Service Commission, 700 H Street, Room 2640, Sacramento, CA 95814, telephone: (916) 874-5586 . Such appeals must be filed within thirty (30) calendar days after notice of the adverse action was mailed to the candidate. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs): https://personnel.saccounty.net/Pages/EmploymentServicesFAQs.aspx OTHER INFORMATION VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes. "Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty. CITIZENSHIP OR AUTHORIZED ALIEN REQUIREMENT: As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all County employees must be United States citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Proof of citizenship or authorized status will be required prior to appointment. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE: Some County Civil Service positions are covered by financial disclosure requirements intended to identify potential conflicts of interest. CONCURRENT EMPLOYMENT: No employee may concurrently occupy more than one County position. SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE APPLICATION): Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that: Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission. PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION & DRUG TESTING: The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment to positions must pass a medical examination and a drug test, administered by the County at no cost to the applicant. DRIVER LICENSE: Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required for some positions. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Regular positions are subject to a probationary period which is an extension of the selection process. Unless otherwise indicated on the announcement, the probationary period is six (6) months. AGENCY SHOP/FAIR SHARE FEE: Some positions require, as a condition of continued employment, that the person either: 1. Become a union member; 2. Pay a fair share fee to the union; or, 3. Meet specific requirements under which an equivalent amount must be paid to a charity. FINGERPRINTING AND CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS: Fingerprinting and criminal record checks are required for some positions. Closing Date/Time: 6/16/2023 5:00 PM Pacific
May 20, 2023
The Position This is a limited continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 6/2/23, 6/16/23 (final) Effective June 18, 2023, a 4% COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment) will be added to the salary for this class. The Water Treatment Operations Supervisor is the supervisory class in the Water Treatment series. Positions in this series are involved in the operation, maintenance and repair activities of domestic water treatment systems and drainage pumping facilities and serve as a shift operator for a T-5 classified water treatment facility, as defined by California Department of Public Health (CDPH). The Water Treatment Operations Supervisor supervises employees in classes such as Senior Water Treatment Operator, Water System Operator, Senior Equipment Mechanic and Equipment Mechanic, is responsible for a major component of the water treatment system, and serves as shift operator. An employee in this class may assist management in developing and implementing safety and training programs or planning and scheduling complex maintenance projects. Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of Water treatment and distribution system methods, principles and practices Laws, codes, rules and regulations pertaining to water treatment plant operations, water quality standards and safety General chemical principals, laboratory practices and techniques used in the treatment of surface and ground water A variety of computer software applications to include word processing, spreadsheets, database programs, SCADA and CMMS Procedures and corrective actions to respond to emergency and special operating conditions The operations, methods, materials, tools, equipment, and safety practices involved in the operation, maintenance, construction and modification of potable water treatment facilities, and storm water drainage systems Mechanical and electrical theory related to water treatment plants. Basic principles and practices of managing, planning and scheduling work. Ability to Operate a T-5 water treatment plant using a centralized computer system recognizing abnormal equipment or system conditions and understanding how actions in one plant process impacts one or more other plant processes Analyze operational or maintenance problems; develop and implement effective solutions Supervise, train and mentor personnel Perform standard water quality tests, interpret results and take appropriate action Estimate, plan, schedule and direct maintenance of complex mechanical equipment Maintain required inventory of operating supplies and treatment chemicals Perform mathematical calculations in various aspects of water treatment Maintain courteous and effective relationships with County employees and the general public with an emphasis on customer service Read, write, and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance Effectively communicate verbally and in written correspondence Work effectively in a team environment Use computer equipment and related peripheral equipment to enter and extract information Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Either: (1) Two years of full-time experience in the class of Senior Water Treatment Operator or Mechanical Maintenance Technician in Sacramento County service performing duties which have included the operation and maintenance of potable water treatment systems. Or : (2) Three years of full-time experience in the operation of public potable water treatment systems. Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. General Qualifications Licenses : A valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher is required prior to appointment to this class. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. A valid California Driver's License, Class A, and/or special endorsements including but not limited to the Hazardous Materials Endorsement is required for some positions. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Note : Failure to maintain the appropriate California Driver's License and/or endorsement(s) constitutes cause for personnel action from the class in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining unit agreements. Certifications : Water Treatment Grade 3 (T3) certificate: All incumbents must possess a valid Water Treatment Operator Grade 3 (T3) certificate issued by California Department of Public Health (CDPH) at the time of appointment. Water Distribution Grade 2 (D2) certificate: All incumbents must obtain a valid Water Distribution Operator Grade 2 (D2) certificate issued by the CDPH within one year after the date of appointment to this class or within two CDPH exam cycles after the date of appointment to this class whichever is greater. Water Distribution Grade 3 (D3) certificate: Incumbents must obtain a D3 certificate within two years and 3 months after the issue date of their D2 certificate or two years and 3 months after appointment to this class if they have the D2 certificate at time of their appointment. First Aid and CPR certification: If supervising the confined space team, incumbents must possess and maintain First Aid and CPR certificates from an authorized agency. Note : Failure to obtain and maintain the appropriate certificates may constitute a cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining unit agreement. The appropriate amount of continuing education hours must be completed as required by the State of California to maintain the required certification. Criminal History Check : The County may access criminal history information on all candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies and Procedure and applicable Federal and State law. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained. Physical Requirements : Climb, stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch and reach above the shoulder Lift up to 50 pounds Wear respiratory protection Sit for up to one hour while driving a vehicle Demonstrate color vision sufficient to distinguish the colors on a computer screen that indicate equipment status and conditions Have normal sense of smell and normal or corrected vision and hearing to observe process and equipment functions for normal and abnormal occurrences Have normal sense of touch to detect abnormalities/changes in temperature, flow and vibration of equipment. Note : Individuals who do not meet these physical requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Working Conditions : Work around chemicals, dust, dirt, noise, and odors Work around hazardous materials such as; caustic soda, fluoride products, hydrochloric acid, sodium hypochlorite, aluminum sulfate and other water treatment chemicals Work outside in all types of climatic conditions including inclement or very hot weather Ability to climb to heights up to 150 feet Inspect enclosed areas where the temperature may exceed 100 degrees Enter, exit and inspect work in enclosed and confined spaces Shift, Weekend, and Holiday Work : Incumbents may be required to work shifts, on weekends and on holidays and to work standby and respond to emergency calls. Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months. Application and Testing Information APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply. County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 www.SacCountyJobs.net Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date. Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified. A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response. Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered. Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted. If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed , therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete. FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%) All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job. All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) For information regarding County jobs: www.saccountyjobs.net EMPLOYEE BENEFITS As an employee of the County of Sacramento, there will be a variety of benefits available to you. These benefits currently include: health, dental and life insurance; flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost; and an employee assistance program (EAP). GENERAL BENEFITS: Most employee benefits are similar to the following for all County employees. However, some benefits differ, depending on the employee representation unit to which the employee's job classification is assigned. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the Sacramento County Department of Benefits or by visiting www.saccountyjobs.net. TEMPORARY POSITIONS: Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions. The explanations of benefits applies to employees in regular positions. SALARY STEP INCREASES: The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% are given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained. PAY: All employees are paid bi-weekly via direct deposit into the employee's bank account. The pay period covers fourteen (14) calendar days, starting on a Sunday and ending on the second Saturday thereafter. Salaries are generally paid on the Friday following the end of the pay period. Employees can set up their direct deposit and access their pay information via Employee Self Service in MySacCounty. VACATION: Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days. HOLIDAYS: 14.5 holidays per year as recognized. SICK LEAVE: Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation. Upon retirement, unused sick leave is converted to retirement service credit. PARENTAL LEAVE: Entitles a regular County employee, with at least one year of continuous employment, to schedule a paid parental leave of up to 160 hours upon the birth or during the process of an adoption of a minor child. Parental leave shall be approved by the employee's appointing authority, except where the granting of the parental leave request would unduly interfere with or cause severe hardship upon department operations. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Dependent upon union agreements, regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies are eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement. RETIREMENT: Social Security and Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System coverage. HEALTH INSURANCE: The County offers a variety of health plan design options to fit individual needs. DENTAL INSURANCE: The County provides a comprehensive dental benefit program for regular full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents. This plan pays on a set fee schedule that varies by procedure. Any amount over the fee schedule is the employee's responsibility. The yearly maximum is $2,000 per person, not including orthodontia. The orthodontic benefit is 50% of covered charges with a lifetime maximum of $1,000 per person. LIFE INSURANCE: The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit of $15,000 to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: The County offers a Deferred Compensation Program which enables employees to save in a systematic way without paying income tax on either the payroll deduction or the earned interest, prior to withdrawal. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as: Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions Marriage or Family Relationships Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care Alcohol and Drug Abuse WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM: The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses. DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT: Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working. MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT: The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan. WORKERS' COMPENSATION: In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California. SACRAMENTO CREDIT UNION: The credit union offers loan facilities and systematic saving plans through payroll deduction. SELECTION AND PLACEMENT Sacramento County encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, gender, disability, political affiliation, or age. Certain age limits may be required by law, ordinance, or Civil Service direction for specific classifications such as those identified with hazardous occupations. FOR APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES ONLY: Every effort is made to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants such as in the selection of test sites, aides, or other equipment which permits the disabled applicants to compete in the examination process. Applicants with disabilities requesting an applicable ADA testing accommodation must complete a Reasonable Accommodation Request Form filled out and signed by the applicant and their doctor. This form must be submitted to the Disability Compliance Office, 700 H Street, Room 5720, Sacramento, CA 95814, by the cut-off date or final filing date as listed in this job announcement. Download the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form by clicking here or contact by mail or in person the Sacramento County Employment Services Division or Disability Compliance Office. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Please read carefully the "Minimum Qualifications" section of your announcement. You must meet those qualifications by the application deadline date unless otherwise specified. Your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications by the application deadline date, or it will not be accepted. All statements are subject to verification. "Experience" means full-time paid experience unless the announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS: If the announcement indicates the examination is given on a promotional basis, candidates must hold permanent status in Sacramento County Civil Service by the application deadline date and must meet the minimum qualifications. OPEN EXAMINATIONS: Any person who meets the minimum qualifications may apply. CONTINUOUS FILING EXAMINATIONS: Applicants are eligible to reapply to and retake a continuous filing exam after 6 months from the date the previous exam results was received. ELIGIBLE LISTS: Names of qualified persons who made a passing score on an examination are entered, in order of their final grades, on an eligible list. To fill each vacancy, the hiring department will make a selection from among the top three ranks on the employment lists. EXAMINATION RATINGS: Unless otherwise stated on the announcement: To be successful, candidates must obtain a rating of at least 70% on each part of the examination. This may be an adjusted score or an arithmetic 70% of the total possible score as determined by the Director. APPEAL PROCESS: Persons who believe their applications have been improperly rejected may request the Employment Services Division to review its decision to reject the application. If the applicant desires to submit additional proof of qualifications, such proof must be received by Personnel Services not less than two (2) calendar days prior to the scheduled date for the examination. Persons who are disqualified in any phase of the examination may appeal such adverse action, in writing, to the Civil Service Commission, 700 H Street, Room 2640, Sacramento, CA 95814, telephone: (916) 874-5586 . Such appeals must be filed within thirty (30) calendar days after notice of the adverse action was mailed to the candidate. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs): https://personnel.saccounty.net/Pages/EmploymentServicesFAQs.aspx OTHER INFORMATION VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes. "Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty. CITIZENSHIP OR AUTHORIZED ALIEN REQUIREMENT: As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all County employees must be United States citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Proof of citizenship or authorized status will be required prior to appointment. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE: Some County Civil Service positions are covered by financial disclosure requirements intended to identify potential conflicts of interest. CONCURRENT EMPLOYMENT: No employee may concurrently occupy more than one County position. SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE APPLICATION): Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that: Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission. PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION & DRUG TESTING: The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment to positions must pass a medical examination and a drug test, administered by the County at no cost to the applicant. DRIVER LICENSE: Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required for some positions. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Regular positions are subject to a probationary period which is an extension of the selection process. Unless otherwise indicated on the announcement, the probationary period is six (6) months. AGENCY SHOP/FAIR SHARE FEE: Some positions require, as a condition of continued employment, that the person either: 1. Become a union member; 2. Pay a fair share fee to the union; or, 3. Meet specific requirements under which an equivalent amount must be paid to a charity. FINGERPRINTING AND CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS: Fingerprinting and criminal record checks are required for some positions. Closing Date/Time: 6/16/2023 5:00 PM Pacific
City of Santa Clara, CA
Santa Clara, California, United States
Description The Department: The Water and Sewer Utilities Department operates and maintains water distribution mains, storage tanks, groundwater wells, recycled water systems, and sanitary sewer collection systems. For more information about Water and Sewer Utilities please visit the department website . The Position: The Sewer Inspection Technician position is responsible for assessing the condition of sanitary sewer mains, laterals, and manholes for the City of Santa Clara Water and Sewer Utilities Department by using specialized video inspection systems and associated software. The incumbent must possess strong communication skills, advanced problem-solving abilities, strong computer skills, and mechanical aptitude. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Tentative Exam Schedule: Tentative Written Exam: June 22, 2023 (additional dates might be added depending on the number of candidates that need to test) Tentative Oral Exam: Week of July 12 - July 16, 2023 Typical Duties Duties include, but are not limited to the following: Under general supervision: • Performs skilled work inspecting sanitary sewer mains, lateral and manholes • Operates video inspection equipment and uses associated software to perform and document inspections • Deploys televising equipment and conducts the inspection by directing the movement of the unit through the sewer system and adjusting the camera to diagnose problems • Takes appropriate video recordings and photographs • Maintains televising equipment by adjusting, cleaning, lubricating and performing minor repairs to keep equipment in good operating condition • Ensures that equipment is stored in a safe and proper manner • Maintains a supply of replacement parts and supplies required to conduct inspections • Identifies and assigns appropriate ratings of defects consistent with Pipeline Assessment and Certification Program (PACP) methodology • Coordinates work with other departments, division, sections, utilities, and customers • Reviews construction drawings, blueprints, and utility plans • Maintains records and generates reports documenting inspections performed and assesses the condition of the facilities inspected • Sets up, maintains and removes appropriate traffic control for work on City streets • Ensures compliance with all City inspection requirements • Certifies the acceptability of each sanitary sewer repair or replacement job upon its completion • Verifies location of mapped facilities and assists in revisiting utility maps • May coordinate points of City facilities using a handheld Global Positioning System (GPS) • Uses handheld devices to manage, document and schedule daily work • Works closely with Sewer Maintenance Crews to schedule work • May assist in the training of personnel as assigned • Performs other related duties, as assigned Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • Graduation from high school or possession of a GED; and • Two (2) years of wastewater systems installation and maintenance experience, including at least one (1) year at a level equivalent to Water & Sewer Maintenance Worker II LICENSES • A valid California Class C driver's license is required at time of appointment and for the duration of employment • Possession of a valid Class A or B California Commercial driver’s license is highly desirable CERTIFICATES The following are required at time of application and for the duration of employment: • A valid Water Distribution System Operator Certificate (Grade D-1 or above) issued by the California Department of Public Health; and • A valid Collection System Maintenance Certificate (Grade 1 or above) issued by the California Water Environment Association The following is required within six months of appointment and for the duration of employment: • Pipeline Assessment and Certification Program (PACP) certification issued by National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASCO) The following is required within one year of appointment and for the duration of employment: • Collection System Maintenance Certificate (Grade 2 or above) OTHER REQUIREMENTS • May be required to carry and use a hand-held GPS, City-issued radio or cell phone and/or other electronic communications device during working hours • May be required to work weekends, special shifts, unusual hours, including night and swing shifts in the performance of duties and emergency situations, and be available on an “on call” basis • Incumbents with a Class A or B commercial driver’s license may be subject to drug and/or alcohol testing as mandated by federal regulations • Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job assignment Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee admittance into the examination process. Only the most qualified candidates who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will be invited to test. Candidates must attain a passing score on each phase of the examination process to qualify for the Eligible List. A department interview will be required prior to appointment. Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. PERMANENT CITY EMPLOYEES PREFERENCE POINTS: Current permanent employee candidates who receive a passing score on the examination will have an additional five (5) points added to their final score. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: • The standard methods, materials, tools, equipment and procedures utilized to conduct video inspections of larger diameter sewer systems • Standards and procedures pertaining to the inspection of wastewater system facilities • Standard construction techniques and materials used for sanitary sewer mains, laterals, manholes, siphons, and pump stations • The types of defects and deficiencies typically found in sanitary sewer collection systems • The layout of City of Santa Clara and location of all facilities of the Water and Sewer Utilities • Proper use and maintenance of video inspection equipment for underground facilities • Construction and construction drawings, blueprints, specifications and utility plans, especially for underground facilities • Traffic control techniques and requirements • Confined space and safety practices within the workplace Ability to: • Read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), utility plans and specifications • Apply Pipeline Assessment and Certification Program (PACP) methodology for establishing appropriate ratings of defects • Maintain electronic records or log of activities concerning inspections and defects identified • Use appropriate computer software efficiently such as Infrastructure Technologies (IT)pipes, Lucity and Geographic Information System (GIS) software • Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet strict deadlines • Communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing • Understand and follow written and verbal instructions • Deal tactfully and courteously with others, including coworkers and the public • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work • Work in both a team-based environment and independently to achieve goals and accomplish tasks • Lift up to 90 pounds of static weight • Bend, stoop, reach, carry, crawl, climb and lift as necessary to perform assigned duties SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under the general supervision of the Assistant Sanitary Sewer Superintendent or other supervisor as assigned. SUPERVISION EXERCISED May assist in the training of personnel as assigned. Additional Information: You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applications must be filled out completely (i.e. do not write “see resume or personnel file.”) To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Cover Letter, 2) Resume, 3) Upload a valid Water Distribution System Operator Certificate (Grade D-1 or above) issued by the California Department of Public Health, and 4) Upload a valid Collection System Maintenance Certificate (Grade 1 or above) issued by the California Water Environment Association. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov . Applications must be submitted by the filing deadline of June 9, 2023, at 4:00 PM. The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov . City of Santa Clara Benefit Summary Overview for Bargaining Unit #6 American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) This summary provides a brief overview of the City of Santa Clara’s benefits available to Bargaining Unit #6 employees in 2023. In the event of any conflict between the information in this summary and the applicable official plan documents, City Manager’s Directives (CMDs), Personnel and Salary Resolution, or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the applicable official plan documents, CMDs, Personnel and Salary Resolution, or MOU will prevail over this summary. Benefits are subject to change. Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) Classic Employees: 2.7% @ age 55 formula - employee pays 8.00% of gross pay, minus $61 bi-weekly New Employees: 2.0% @ age 62 formula - employee pays 6.50% of gross pay Medicare and Social Security (FICA) Employee pays 6.20% up to $9114.00 (Social Security) and 1.45% (Medicare) of gross pay Health Insurance: The City contributes up to 100% of the premium of the Kaiser (Region 1) plan for Employee Only and Employee + 1 Dependent plans, and up to 90% of the premium of the Kaiser (Region 1) plan of the Employee + 2 or More Dependents plan Employees electing health coverage with premiums above the City health contribution will pay additional premium costs from salary on a pre-tax basis No cash difference is paid if an employee elects a plan cheaper than the max City contribution To be eligible for the City’s contribution toward health, employees must be on a paid status for at least 80 hours in the month prior to the month of coverage Coverage is effective the first of the month after date of hire Employees who opt-out of City-offered health insurance, and provide annual attestation and proof of alternative required coverage for themselves and their tax family, are eligible to receive $946.86 (for employees hired on or after 1/1/2023: $250)/month. Contact Human Resources for more details Dental Insurance: Choice of two Delta Dental plans; enrollment is mandatory City pays lowest cost of employee only plan ($22.22 for 2023); additional cost is paid by employee Coverage is effective on the first day of the month following three full calendar months of employment Vision Insurance: Choice of two VSP plans City pays the lowest cost employee only plan ($9.00 for 2023); additional cost is paid by employee Coverage is effective the first of the month after date of hire Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA): City contributes $50.00 a month toward employee’s VEBA account. Account funds may be used to pay for qualified medical expenses after separation from the City and after age 50 (pre-tax) If account balance is less than $2,000 upon separation, then account funds can be used immediately Life Insurance: City pays for $20,000 of Basic Life Insurance coverage. Employer premium is $3.82/month Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment Additional optional insurance may be purchased by the employee for the employee, spouse, domestic partner, and/or dependent children State Disability Insurance (SDI): Employee pays 0.9% of gross pay; max deduction of $1,378.48 (includes Paid Family Leave) 7 day waiting period. Maximum benefit is $1,620/week for absences due to non-work related injuries/illnesses. Benefit is based on earned wages in a specific 12-month period Paid Family Leave (PFL): Up to 8 weeks of benefits within a 12-month period to care for a family member or to bond with a new child No waiting period. Minimum benefit is $50/week. Maximum benefit is $1,620/week. Benefit is based on past quarterly wages Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance: Benefit is 60% of basic wage up to $7,500; max of $4,500/month Enrollment is mandatory. Employee pays $.446/$100 of insured earnings 60 calendar day waiting period Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment Deferred Compensation: Voluntary plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions Employee may contribute up to the lesser of $22,500/year or 100% of gross compensation into a pre-tax 457(b) account or a post-tax Roth 457(b) account (or a combination of the two accounts) subject to IRS rules.Employees over 50 years of age may contribute up to $30,000/year Flexible Spending Account (IRS Section 125 Plan): Employee may contribute up to $3050 per year in pre-tax dollars to a health care spending account Employee may contribute up to $5,000 per year in pre-tax dollars to a dependent care spending account Employee may contribute up to $300 per month in pre-tax dollars to a commuter benefit plan Vacation: Vacation is accrued bi-weekly, cannot use vacation during first 6 months of City service For 1 - 4 years of service: 10 days (80 hours)/year For 5 - 9 years of service: 15 days (120 hours)/year For 10 - 15 years of service: 20 days (160 hours)/year For 16 - 20 years of service: 22 days (176 hours)/year For 21+ years of service: 24 days (192 hours)/year Maximum vacation accrual is 400 hours Once per year, employees can elect to convert up to 40 hours of accrued vacation to cash to be paid out thefollowing calendar year Sick Leave: Sick leave is accrued bi-weekly for equivalent of 96 hours per calendar year with no maximum accrual Up to 48 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for family illness Up to 40 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for personal leave Employee may convert sick leave to vacation once per calendar year (annual maximum conversion is 96 hours sick to 48 hours vacation) Partial sick leave payoff provision on retirement depending on years of service and sick leave cap (balance as of 01/01/2004 plus 1,500 hours) Non-Management Leave: 50 hours of non-management leave credited to employees each January 1st New employees hired between January 1st and June 30th receive 50 hours of non-management leave their first year New employees hired between July 1st and December 31st receive 25 hours of non-management leave their first year Unused non-management leave may not be carried over from one calendar year to the next Compensatory Time Off (CTO): Employees may accrue CTO in lieu of overtime hours up to a maximum of 240 hours 16 hours of CTO is credited to employees each January 1st (prorated if hired after January 1st) Holidays: Seventeen paid eight-hour holidays per year (13 & 4 holidays between 12/25 to 1/1 of following year) Equipment Reimbursements/Allowances: $600 per fiscal year Personal Safety Equipment & Raingear Allowance Up to $500 per fiscal year for Automotive Technician Tools Reimbursement for Automotive Technician I/II/III (See MOU for details) Night Differential Pay: Employees are eligible for 5.0% night differential pay for all continuous hours worked between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. so long as such hours include a minimum of 2 continuous applicable hours between 6:00 p.m. and8:00 a.m. Tuition Reimbursement Program: Up to $2,000 per fiscal year for tuition reimbursement. See CMD 26 for details Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling to employees and dependents. Up to maximum of five (5) consultations per family member per incident per year; City paid premium is $4.03/month Appointments can be face-to-face appointments with an MHN network provider, phone appointments, or web- video appointments Employees may call Managed Health Network (MHN) confidentially at 1-800-227-1060 Retiree Medical Reimbursement Program: Employees who retire from the City with at least ten (10) years of service shall receive reimbursement to help cover retiree single health insurance premiums. The reimbursement maximum includes the PEMHCA minimum. Up to age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $406/month in 2023(amount adjusted annually) After age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $243/month in 2023(amount adjusted annually) Alternate Work Schedule: Golden Friday Program: Employees in the Street Department, Water and Sewer Department, and Traffic Engineering Division work a 9/80 schedule. All other employees in Unit 6, including probationary employees, shall have the right to work a 9/80 alternative schedule, which 9/80 schedule may be modified temporarily or to a different 9/80 work schedule at thediscretion of the Department Head or Department Head’s designee Closing Date/Time: 6/9/2023 4:00 PM Pacific
May 27, 2023
Full Time
Description The Department: The Water and Sewer Utilities Department operates and maintains water distribution mains, storage tanks, groundwater wells, recycled water systems, and sanitary sewer collection systems. For more information about Water and Sewer Utilities please visit the department website . The Position: The Sewer Inspection Technician position is responsible for assessing the condition of sanitary sewer mains, laterals, and manholes for the City of Santa Clara Water and Sewer Utilities Department by using specialized video inspection systems and associated software. The incumbent must possess strong communication skills, advanced problem-solving abilities, strong computer skills, and mechanical aptitude. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment. Tentative Exam Schedule: Tentative Written Exam: June 22, 2023 (additional dates might be added depending on the number of candidates that need to test) Tentative Oral Exam: Week of July 12 - July 16, 2023 Typical Duties Duties include, but are not limited to the following: Under general supervision: • Performs skilled work inspecting sanitary sewer mains, lateral and manholes • Operates video inspection equipment and uses associated software to perform and document inspections • Deploys televising equipment and conducts the inspection by directing the movement of the unit through the sewer system and adjusting the camera to diagnose problems • Takes appropriate video recordings and photographs • Maintains televising equipment by adjusting, cleaning, lubricating and performing minor repairs to keep equipment in good operating condition • Ensures that equipment is stored in a safe and proper manner • Maintains a supply of replacement parts and supplies required to conduct inspections • Identifies and assigns appropriate ratings of defects consistent with Pipeline Assessment and Certification Program (PACP) methodology • Coordinates work with other departments, division, sections, utilities, and customers • Reviews construction drawings, blueprints, and utility plans • Maintains records and generates reports documenting inspections performed and assesses the condition of the facilities inspected • Sets up, maintains and removes appropriate traffic control for work on City streets • Ensures compliance with all City inspection requirements • Certifies the acceptability of each sanitary sewer repair or replacement job upon its completion • Verifies location of mapped facilities and assists in revisiting utility maps • May coordinate points of City facilities using a handheld Global Positioning System (GPS) • Uses handheld devices to manage, document and schedule daily work • Works closely with Sewer Maintenance Crews to schedule work • May assist in the training of personnel as assigned • Performs other related duties, as assigned Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • Graduation from high school or possession of a GED; and • Two (2) years of wastewater systems installation and maintenance experience, including at least one (1) year at a level equivalent to Water & Sewer Maintenance Worker II LICENSES • A valid California Class C driver's license is required at time of appointment and for the duration of employment • Possession of a valid Class A or B California Commercial driver’s license is highly desirable CERTIFICATES The following are required at time of application and for the duration of employment: • A valid Water Distribution System Operator Certificate (Grade D-1 or above) issued by the California Department of Public Health; and • A valid Collection System Maintenance Certificate (Grade 1 or above) issued by the California Water Environment Association The following is required within six months of appointment and for the duration of employment: • Pipeline Assessment and Certification Program (PACP) certification issued by National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASCO) The following is required within one year of appointment and for the duration of employment: • Collection System Maintenance Certificate (Grade 2 or above) OTHER REQUIREMENTS • May be required to carry and use a hand-held GPS, City-issued radio or cell phone and/or other electronic communications device during working hours • May be required to work weekends, special shifts, unusual hours, including night and swing shifts in the performance of duties and emergency situations, and be available on an “on call” basis • Incumbents with a Class A or B commercial driver’s license may be subject to drug and/or alcohol testing as mandated by federal regulations • Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job assignment Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee admittance into the examination process. Only the most qualified candidates who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will be invited to test. Candidates must attain a passing score on each phase of the examination process to qualify for the Eligible List. A department interview will be required prior to appointment. Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. PERMANENT CITY EMPLOYEES PREFERENCE POINTS: Current permanent employee candidates who receive a passing score on the examination will have an additional five (5) points added to their final score. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: • The standard methods, materials, tools, equipment and procedures utilized to conduct video inspections of larger diameter sewer systems • Standards and procedures pertaining to the inspection of wastewater system facilities • Standard construction techniques and materials used for sanitary sewer mains, laterals, manholes, siphons, and pump stations • The types of defects and deficiencies typically found in sanitary sewer collection systems • The layout of City of Santa Clara and location of all facilities of the Water and Sewer Utilities • Proper use and maintenance of video inspection equipment for underground facilities • Construction and construction drawings, blueprints, specifications and utility plans, especially for underground facilities • Traffic control techniques and requirements • Confined space and safety practices within the workplace Ability to: • Read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), utility plans and specifications • Apply Pipeline Assessment and Certification Program (PACP) methodology for establishing appropriate ratings of defects • Maintain electronic records or log of activities concerning inspections and defects identified • Use appropriate computer software efficiently such as Infrastructure Technologies (IT)pipes, Lucity and Geographic Information System (GIS) software • Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet strict deadlines • Communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing • Understand and follow written and verbal instructions • Deal tactfully and courteously with others, including coworkers and the public • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work • Work in both a team-based environment and independently to achieve goals and accomplish tasks • Lift up to 90 pounds of static weight • Bend, stoop, reach, carry, crawl, climb and lift as necessary to perform assigned duties SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under the general supervision of the Assistant Sanitary Sewer Superintendent or other supervisor as assigned. SUPERVISION EXERCISED May assist in the training of personnel as assigned. Additional Information: You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applications must be filled out completely (i.e. do not write “see resume or personnel file.”) To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Cover Letter, 2) Resume, 3) Upload a valid Water Distribution System Operator Certificate (Grade D-1 or above) issued by the California Department of Public Health, and 4) Upload a valid Collection System Maintenance Certificate (Grade 1 or above) issued by the California Water Environment Association. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov . Applications must be submitted by the filing deadline of June 9, 2023, at 4:00 PM. The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov . City of Santa Clara Benefit Summary Overview for Bargaining Unit #6 American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) This summary provides a brief overview of the City of Santa Clara’s benefits available to Bargaining Unit #6 employees in 2023. In the event of any conflict between the information in this summary and the applicable official plan documents, City Manager’s Directives (CMDs), Personnel and Salary Resolution, or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the applicable official plan documents, CMDs, Personnel and Salary Resolution, or MOU will prevail over this summary. Benefits are subject to change. Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) Classic Employees: 2.7% @ age 55 formula - employee pays 8.00% of gross pay, minus $61 bi-weekly New Employees: 2.0% @ age 62 formula - employee pays 6.50% of gross pay Medicare and Social Security (FICA) Employee pays 6.20% up to $9114.00 (Social Security) and 1.45% (Medicare) of gross pay Health Insurance: The City contributes up to 100% of the premium of the Kaiser (Region 1) plan for Employee Only and Employee + 1 Dependent plans, and up to 90% of the premium of the Kaiser (Region 1) plan of the Employee + 2 or More Dependents plan Employees electing health coverage with premiums above the City health contribution will pay additional premium costs from salary on a pre-tax basis No cash difference is paid if an employee elects a plan cheaper than the max City contribution To be eligible for the City’s contribution toward health, employees must be on a paid status for at least 80 hours in the month prior to the month of coverage Coverage is effective the first of the month after date of hire Employees who opt-out of City-offered health insurance, and provide annual attestation and proof of alternative required coverage for themselves and their tax family, are eligible to receive $946.86 (for employees hired on or after 1/1/2023: $250)/month. Contact Human Resources for more details Dental Insurance: Choice of two Delta Dental plans; enrollment is mandatory City pays lowest cost of employee only plan ($22.22 for 2023); additional cost is paid by employee Coverage is effective on the first day of the month following three full calendar months of employment Vision Insurance: Choice of two VSP plans City pays the lowest cost employee only plan ($9.00 for 2023); additional cost is paid by employee Coverage is effective the first of the month after date of hire Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA): City contributes $50.00 a month toward employee’s VEBA account. Account funds may be used to pay for qualified medical expenses after separation from the City and after age 50 (pre-tax) If account balance is less than $2,000 upon separation, then account funds can be used immediately Life Insurance: City pays for $20,000 of Basic Life Insurance coverage. Employer premium is $3.82/month Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment Additional optional insurance may be purchased by the employee for the employee, spouse, domestic partner, and/or dependent children State Disability Insurance (SDI): Employee pays 0.9% of gross pay; max deduction of $1,378.48 (includes Paid Family Leave) 7 day waiting period. Maximum benefit is $1,620/week for absences due to non-work related injuries/illnesses. Benefit is based on earned wages in a specific 12-month period Paid Family Leave (PFL): Up to 8 weeks of benefits within a 12-month period to care for a family member or to bond with a new child No waiting period. Minimum benefit is $50/week. Maximum benefit is $1,620/week. Benefit is based on past quarterly wages Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance: Benefit is 60% of basic wage up to $7,500; max of $4,500/month Enrollment is mandatory. Employee pays $.446/$100 of insured earnings 60 calendar day waiting period Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment Deferred Compensation: Voluntary plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions Employee may contribute up to the lesser of $22,500/year or 100% of gross compensation into a pre-tax 457(b) account or a post-tax Roth 457(b) account (or a combination of the two accounts) subject to IRS rules.Employees over 50 years of age may contribute up to $30,000/year Flexible Spending Account (IRS Section 125 Plan): Employee may contribute up to $3050 per year in pre-tax dollars to a health care spending account Employee may contribute up to $5,000 per year in pre-tax dollars to a dependent care spending account Employee may contribute up to $300 per month in pre-tax dollars to a commuter benefit plan Vacation: Vacation is accrued bi-weekly, cannot use vacation during first 6 months of City service For 1 - 4 years of service: 10 days (80 hours)/year For 5 - 9 years of service: 15 days (120 hours)/year For 10 - 15 years of service: 20 days (160 hours)/year For 16 - 20 years of service: 22 days (176 hours)/year For 21+ years of service: 24 days (192 hours)/year Maximum vacation accrual is 400 hours Once per year, employees can elect to convert up to 40 hours of accrued vacation to cash to be paid out thefollowing calendar year Sick Leave: Sick leave is accrued bi-weekly for equivalent of 96 hours per calendar year with no maximum accrual Up to 48 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for family illness Up to 40 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for personal leave Employee may convert sick leave to vacation once per calendar year (annual maximum conversion is 96 hours sick to 48 hours vacation) Partial sick leave payoff provision on retirement depending on years of service and sick leave cap (balance as of 01/01/2004 plus 1,500 hours) Non-Management Leave: 50 hours of non-management leave credited to employees each January 1st New employees hired between January 1st and June 30th receive 50 hours of non-management leave their first year New employees hired between July 1st and December 31st receive 25 hours of non-management leave their first year Unused non-management leave may not be carried over from one calendar year to the next Compensatory Time Off (CTO): Employees may accrue CTO in lieu of overtime hours up to a maximum of 240 hours 16 hours of CTO is credited to employees each January 1st (prorated if hired after January 1st) Holidays: Seventeen paid eight-hour holidays per year (13 & 4 holidays between 12/25 to 1/1 of following year) Equipment Reimbursements/Allowances: $600 per fiscal year Personal Safety Equipment & Raingear Allowance Up to $500 per fiscal year for Automotive Technician Tools Reimbursement for Automotive Technician I/II/III (See MOU for details) Night Differential Pay: Employees are eligible for 5.0% night differential pay for all continuous hours worked between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. so long as such hours include a minimum of 2 continuous applicable hours between 6:00 p.m. and8:00 a.m. Tuition Reimbursement Program: Up to $2,000 per fiscal year for tuition reimbursement. See CMD 26 for details Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling to employees and dependents. Up to maximum of five (5) consultations per family member per incident per year; City paid premium is $4.03/month Appointments can be face-to-face appointments with an MHN network provider, phone appointments, or web- video appointments Employees may call Managed Health Network (MHN) confidentially at 1-800-227-1060 Retiree Medical Reimbursement Program: Employees who retire from the City with at least ten (10) years of service shall receive reimbursement to help cover retiree single health insurance premiums. The reimbursement maximum includes the PEMHCA minimum. Up to age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $406/month in 2023(amount adjusted annually) After age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $243/month in 2023(amount adjusted annually) Alternate Work Schedule: Golden Friday Program: Employees in the Street Department, Water and Sewer Department, and Traffic Engineering Division work a 9/80 schedule. All other employees in Unit 6, including probationary employees, shall have the right to work a 9/80 alternative schedule, which 9/80 schedule may be modified temporarily or to a different 9/80 work schedule at thediscretion of the Department Head or Department Head’s designee Closing Date/Time: 6/9/2023 4:00 PM Pacific
City of Sacramento, CA
Sacramento, California, United States
THE POSITION The City of Sacramento requires all newly appointed employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Candidates seeking an accommodation from this requirement will be considered on a case-by-case basis. THIS POSTING WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the State of California with the ability to report to Sacramento-based physical worksites daily if required. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The City of Sacramento's Human Resources Department - Employment, Classification & Development Division, is seeking a knowledgeable and motivated human resources professional to join their team as a Personnel Analyst. Human Resources is a fast-paced department supporting the needs of the City's departments and charter offices. The ideal candidate values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and has a strong understanding and innovative ideas for addressing the complexities involved in classification, compensation, recruitment, and/or exam development, aswell as experience managing multiple customer inquiries, balancing stakeholders with varying needs and interests, and communicating effectively across the organization. This position will be primarily responsible for: Conducting City-wide recruitments from start to finish. Performing classification and compensation studies. Performing job analysis and developing recruitment examinations. Responding to appeals in writing and verbally to the Civil Service Board. Interpreting and applying policies, civil service rules, and labor agreements. Under general supervision, the Personnel Analyst performs professional personnel work in a variety of personnel program areas including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, classification, salary administration, benefits, training, career development, and retirement programs. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This classification is populated with multiple incumbents who apply professional knowledge and skills to various personnel programs and problems. Incumbents perform the full range of standard work procedures, operations, tasks, duties, and responsibilities with little or no immediate supervision. This classification is distinguished from the lower class of Personnel Technician in that the latter performs the more routine technical duties and tasks. The Personnel Analyst is distinguished from the higher classification of Senior Personnel Analyst in that the latter performs the most complex work, and assists in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED General supervision is provided by higher-level professional personnel staff. Responsibilities may include the technical or functional supervision of lower level professional positions and technical level personnel. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Plans and coordinates recruitments; determines labor market and length of recruitment; prepares job bulletins and recruitment information; determines and places advertising in appropriate media; coordinates participation in career and job fairs; and reviews and evaluates applications; determines appropriate written, oral, and or performance examination programs; develops, evaluates and validates selection instruments; supervises the administration and scoring of examinations and the establishment of eligible lists. Conducts position classification studies; performs job audits and analyses of individual positions, classes and series of classes; prepares and revises class specifications, prepares study and implementation reports; participates in organization and staffing studies of City departments; conducts salary and employee fringe benefit surveys; analyzes data, and recommends adjustments and internal relationships; Participates in the administration of the City retirement and other benefit programs; evaluates program effectiveness and vendor effectiveness;assists in resolving difficult or sensitive problems and serves as intermediary for employees and vendors/providers. Participates in workplace diversity, equal opportunity employment, and inclusion activities; coordinates committees; gathers and compiles statistical information; evaluates effectiveness of programs; recommends and implements program changes. Participates in evaluating training needs, develops curriculum, selects instructors, markets program; conducts training sessions and workshops; evaluates training feedback and suggests changes or enhancements. Works with departments on personnel problems, staffing needs, and the interpretation of personnel policies and procedures; provides career counseling to individuals and groups. Establishes liaisons with community, business, industry, and agencies as appropriate. Provides exceptional customer service to those contacted in the course of work. Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual holding this classification. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Fundamental principles and practices of personnel administration. Principles, methods, and procedures utilized in recruitment and selection, classification, salary administration, benefit administration, training programs, and retirement programs. Applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. Statistical concepts and methods. Principles of organization, administration, and supervision. Special needs of diverse populations. Technical report writing. Community resources. Computers and computer applications. Skill in: Use of computers and computer applications and software. Ability to: Communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing. Collect, compile, and analyze information and data. Perform professional personnel work with a minimum of supervision. Interpret and explain City personnel programs and policies to employees and the public. Assist in the supervision and training of clerical, technical, and professional personnel. Effectively promote diversity in the workplace programs. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Experience: One year of professional level human resources management experience in the areas of recruitment/selection, classification and pay, career development, and/or benefit and retirement programs. -AND- Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business or public administration, human resources or closely related field. -OR- Five years of paid full time experience performing as a para-professional as it relates to report writing, research, analysis and/or technical support in the areas recruitment/selection, classification and pay, career development and benefit and retirement programs. Substitution: A Master's degree and internship may substitute for one-year of required professional-level human resources experience. PROOF OF EDUCATION Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment . Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable. An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS Driver License: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status. THE SELECTION PROCEDURE Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox. 1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline ; Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted. Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified: If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week). If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section. Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application . Proof of education will be required at time of appointment. Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. If you’re requesting Veteran’s credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application, delivered in person, or sent to the Employment Office by email/fax or mailed by the final filing deadline. Information regarding the use of Veteran’s credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C. Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply. 2. Training and Experience Exam : (Weighted 100%) - The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions, please note: Responses to the T&E questions must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted. A resume will not substitute for the information required in the T&E questions. 3. Eligibility : Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate’s eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Personnel Analyst examination. 4. Screening Committee : (Pass/Fail)- All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department. 5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass LiveScan/fingerprinting; and provide proof of receiving a complete COVID-19 vaccination. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment. Bilingual Pay Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary. Pension Reform Act The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Sacramento 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. Additional Information Civil Service Rules: http://portal.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Divisions/Administration/HR-Boards-Commissions/Civil-Service-Board Union Contracts: http://portal.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Divisions/Labor-Relations/Labor-Agreements Salary Schedule: http://portal.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Document-Library Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Jan 07, 2023
Full Time
THE POSITION The City of Sacramento requires all newly appointed employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Candidates seeking an accommodation from this requirement will be considered on a case-by-case basis. THIS POSTING WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the State of California with the ability to report to Sacramento-based physical worksites daily if required. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The City of Sacramento's Human Resources Department - Employment, Classification & Development Division, is seeking a knowledgeable and motivated human resources professional to join their team as a Personnel Analyst. Human Resources is a fast-paced department supporting the needs of the City's departments and charter offices. The ideal candidate values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and has a strong understanding and innovative ideas for addressing the complexities involved in classification, compensation, recruitment, and/or exam development, aswell as experience managing multiple customer inquiries, balancing stakeholders with varying needs and interests, and communicating effectively across the organization. This position will be primarily responsible for: Conducting City-wide recruitments from start to finish. Performing classification and compensation studies. Performing job analysis and developing recruitment examinations. Responding to appeals in writing and verbally to the Civil Service Board. Interpreting and applying policies, civil service rules, and labor agreements. Under general supervision, the Personnel Analyst performs professional personnel work in a variety of personnel program areas including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, classification, salary administration, benefits, training, career development, and retirement programs. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This classification is populated with multiple incumbents who apply professional knowledge and skills to various personnel programs and problems. Incumbents perform the full range of standard work procedures, operations, tasks, duties, and responsibilities with little or no immediate supervision. This classification is distinguished from the lower class of Personnel Technician in that the latter performs the more routine technical duties and tasks. The Personnel Analyst is distinguished from the higher classification of Senior Personnel Analyst in that the latter performs the most complex work, and assists in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED General supervision is provided by higher-level professional personnel staff. Responsibilities may include the technical or functional supervision of lower level professional positions and technical level personnel. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Plans and coordinates recruitments; determines labor market and length of recruitment; prepares job bulletins and recruitment information; determines and places advertising in appropriate media; coordinates participation in career and job fairs; and reviews and evaluates applications; determines appropriate written, oral, and or performance examination programs; develops, evaluates and validates selection instruments; supervises the administration and scoring of examinations and the establishment of eligible lists. Conducts position classification studies; performs job audits and analyses of individual positions, classes and series of classes; prepares and revises class specifications, prepares study and implementation reports; participates in organization and staffing studies of City departments; conducts salary and employee fringe benefit surveys; analyzes data, and recommends adjustments and internal relationships; Participates in the administration of the City retirement and other benefit programs; evaluates program effectiveness and vendor effectiveness;assists in resolving difficult or sensitive problems and serves as intermediary for employees and vendors/providers. Participates in workplace diversity, equal opportunity employment, and inclusion activities; coordinates committees; gathers and compiles statistical information; evaluates effectiveness of programs; recommends and implements program changes. Participates in evaluating training needs, develops curriculum, selects instructors, markets program; conducts training sessions and workshops; evaluates training feedback and suggests changes or enhancements. Works with departments on personnel problems, staffing needs, and the interpretation of personnel policies and procedures; provides career counseling to individuals and groups. Establishes liaisons with community, business, industry, and agencies as appropriate. Provides exceptional customer service to those contacted in the course of work. Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual holding this classification. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Fundamental principles and practices of personnel administration. Principles, methods, and procedures utilized in recruitment and selection, classification, salary administration, benefit administration, training programs, and retirement programs. Applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. Statistical concepts and methods. Principles of organization, administration, and supervision. Special needs of diverse populations. Technical report writing. Community resources. Computers and computer applications. Skill in: Use of computers and computer applications and software. Ability to: Communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing. Collect, compile, and analyze information and data. Perform professional personnel work with a minimum of supervision. Interpret and explain City personnel programs and policies to employees and the public. Assist in the supervision and training of clerical, technical, and professional personnel. Effectively promote diversity in the workplace programs. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Experience: One year of professional level human resources management experience in the areas of recruitment/selection, classification and pay, career development, and/or benefit and retirement programs. -AND- Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business or public administration, human resources or closely related field. -OR- Five years of paid full time experience performing as a para-professional as it relates to report writing, research, analysis and/or technical support in the areas recruitment/selection, classification and pay, career development and benefit and retirement programs. Substitution: A Master's degree and internship may substitute for one-year of required professional-level human resources experience. PROOF OF EDUCATION Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment . Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable. An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS Driver License: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status. THE SELECTION PROCEDURE Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox. 1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline ; Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted. Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified: If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week). If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section. Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application . Proof of education will be required at time of appointment. Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. If you’re requesting Veteran’s credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application, delivered in person, or sent to the Employment Office by email/fax or mailed by the final filing deadline. Information regarding the use of Veteran’s credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C. Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply. 2. Training and Experience Exam : (Weighted 100%) - The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions, please note: Responses to the T&E questions must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted. A resume will not substitute for the information required in the T&E questions. 3. Eligibility : Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate’s eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Personnel Analyst examination. 4. Screening Committee : (Pass/Fail)- All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department. 5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass LiveScan/fingerprinting; and provide proof of receiving a complete COVID-19 vaccination. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment. Bilingual Pay Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary. Pension Reform Act The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Sacramento 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. Additional Information Civil Service Rules: http://portal.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Divisions/Administration/HR-Boards-Commissions/Civil-Service-Board Union Contracts: http://portal.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Divisions/Labor-Relations/Labor-Agreements Salary Schedule: http://portal.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Document-Library Closing Date/Time: Continuous
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity EXAM NUMBER: Y1416F FILING PERIOD: May 22, 2023 AT 8:00 a.m., PT UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSURE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE . NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE OR WITHHOLDS ARE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. Correctional Health Services - 20% Recruitment and Retention Bonus The County of Los Angeles is currently offering a 20% bonus for full-time Health Information Associate positions hired by Correctional Health Services and working on-site in a designated facility to meet critical healthcare needs for the uniquely underserved jail population. COVID-19 VACCINATION: All Department of Health Services workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES: The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers, four acute hospitals and expanded network of community partner clinics - DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Under the general supervision of a higher-level supervisor, Health Information Associates collect, analyze, abstract, and code health information for reimbursement, statistics, and mandatory reporting, coordinate their services with billing operations, and administer the health information of patients in an outpatient or clinical operation. Essential Job Functions Researches and may retrieve and assemble physicians' orders, nursing notes, and other health information into patients' health record, and assists in the storage and retrieval of health information maintained by the clinic or facility; and may edit encounter information in the appropriate health information system as necessary. Reviews health information for completeness, consistency, accuracy, and compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and other applicable laws and regulations, department procedures, ICD-CM, and The Joint Commission standards, assuring that all relevant medical documentation is included; and enters coded medical data into the appropriate health information system and selects diagnoses and procedures codes from designated computer-based coding and abstracting systems. Abstracts and codes less complex medical and related data from patient health information for routine or surgical and medical procedures. Utilizes ICD-CM and Current Procedural Terminology/Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System (CPT/HCPCS) nomenclature, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, and other coding systems as experience is gained. Logs, tracks, updates, and reconciles productivity sheets, patient visits, diagnosis records, and provider reports and metrics as needed. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: Option I: Satisfactory completion of an academic curriculum in an American Health Information Management Association* (AHIMA) approved coding program** -AND- One year of full-time experience managing patient information, coding, and abstracting health information. Option II: Certification as a Certified Coding Associate (CCA)*** by AHIMA* -AND- One year of full-time experience managing patient information, coding, and abstracting health information. Option III : Certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)***, Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Based (CCS-P)***, Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)***, or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)*** by AHIMA*. Option IV: Certification as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC)*** by the American Academy of Professional Coders. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light : This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: Certificate Information: * Approved coding programs are those listed on the website of the American Health Information Management Association at www.ahima.org . **In order to qualify under Option I, you must attach a certificate of completion exhibiting completion of an AHIMA approved coding program. ***Applicants must attach a legible copy of any/all required certificates to your application at the time of filing or email the required document to the exam analyst at hhocking@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your application online. When emailing documents, please include the exam number and exam title. Applications submitted without the required certificates will be rejected. Please ensure to complete the Certification/License Section of the application. Provide the title of the certificate, the number, date issued, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency as specified in the Selection Requirements. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of two parts weighted 100%: Part I : A multiple-choice test weighted 70% covering Outpatient Medical Coding (ICD-10-CM and CPT) and Emergency Room Medical Coding (ICD-10-CM and CPT). Only candidates who achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on Part I will be invited to participate in Part II. Part II : A multiple-choice and/or simulation test test weighted 30% covering Achievement, Professional Potential, Responsibility, and Teamwork. CANDIDATES MUST MEET THE SELECTION REQUIREMENTS AND RECEIVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON EACH WEIGHTED PART OF THIS EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER. MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation. NOTE: All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add hhocking@dhs.lacounty.gov , kty@hr.lacounty.gov , info@governmentjobs.com , talentcentral@shl.com , noreply@proctoru.com and donot-reply@amcatmail.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component. Transfer of Test Components: Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their test responses automatically transferred to this examination. This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses may be transferred. Test Preparation: Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary. • An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ . Please click on "Find A Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section. • Additional online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests/ . ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. VACANCY INFORMATION: The current vacancies are located within Correctional Health; however, the resulting eligible register from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. SPECIAL INFORMATION: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. (PT) deadline on the last day of filing, as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment . Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the SELECTION R EQUIREMENTS. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED. This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time with or without advance notice. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Los Angeles County public libraries have reopened with limited access hours and may require prior reservation to use their computers. Refer to their website for more information: https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 914-7111 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Hilary Hocking, Exam Analyst (213) 288-7000 hhocking@dhs.lacounty.gov Closing Date/Time: Continuous
May 20, 2023
Full Time
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity EXAM NUMBER: Y1416F FILING PERIOD: May 22, 2023 AT 8:00 a.m., PT UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSURE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE . NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE OR WITHHOLDS ARE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. Correctional Health Services - 20% Recruitment and Retention Bonus The County of Los Angeles is currently offering a 20% bonus for full-time Health Information Associate positions hired by Correctional Health Services and working on-site in a designated facility to meet critical healthcare needs for the uniquely underserved jail population. COVID-19 VACCINATION: All Department of Health Services workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES: The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers, four acute hospitals and expanded network of community partner clinics - DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Under the general supervision of a higher-level supervisor, Health Information Associates collect, analyze, abstract, and code health information for reimbursement, statistics, and mandatory reporting, coordinate their services with billing operations, and administer the health information of patients in an outpatient or clinical operation. Essential Job Functions Researches and may retrieve and assemble physicians' orders, nursing notes, and other health information into patients' health record, and assists in the storage and retrieval of health information maintained by the clinic or facility; and may edit encounter information in the appropriate health information system as necessary. Reviews health information for completeness, consistency, accuracy, and compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and other applicable laws and regulations, department procedures, ICD-CM, and The Joint Commission standards, assuring that all relevant medical documentation is included; and enters coded medical data into the appropriate health information system and selects diagnoses and procedures codes from designated computer-based coding and abstracting systems. Abstracts and codes less complex medical and related data from patient health information for routine or surgical and medical procedures. Utilizes ICD-CM and Current Procedural Terminology/Healthcare Common Procedural Coding System (CPT/HCPCS) nomenclature, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, and other coding systems as experience is gained. Logs, tracks, updates, and reconciles productivity sheets, patient visits, diagnosis records, and provider reports and metrics as needed. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: Option I: Satisfactory completion of an academic curriculum in an American Health Information Management Association* (AHIMA) approved coding program** -AND- One year of full-time experience managing patient information, coding, and abstracting health information. Option II: Certification as a Certified Coding Associate (CCA)*** by AHIMA* -AND- One year of full-time experience managing patient information, coding, and abstracting health information. Option III : Certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)***, Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Based (CCS-P)***, Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)***, or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)*** by AHIMA*. Option IV: Certification as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC)*** by the American Academy of Professional Coders. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light : This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: Certificate Information: * Approved coding programs are those listed on the website of the American Health Information Management Association at www.ahima.org . **In order to qualify under Option I, you must attach a certificate of completion exhibiting completion of an AHIMA approved coding program. ***Applicants must attach a legible copy of any/all required certificates to your application at the time of filing or email the required document to the exam analyst at hhocking@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your application online. When emailing documents, please include the exam number and exam title. Applications submitted without the required certificates will be rejected. Please ensure to complete the Certification/License Section of the application. Provide the title of the certificate, the number, date issued, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency as specified in the Selection Requirements. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of two parts weighted 100%: Part I : A multiple-choice test weighted 70% covering Outpatient Medical Coding (ICD-10-CM and CPT) and Emergency Room Medical Coding (ICD-10-CM and CPT). Only candidates who achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on Part I will be invited to participate in Part II. Part II : A multiple-choice and/or simulation test test weighted 30% covering Achievement, Professional Potential, Responsibility, and Teamwork. CANDIDATES MUST MEET THE SELECTION REQUIREMENTS AND RECEIVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON EACH WEIGHTED PART OF THIS EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER. MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation. NOTE: All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add hhocking@dhs.lacounty.gov , kty@hr.lacounty.gov , info@governmentjobs.com , talentcentral@shl.com , noreply@proctoru.com and donot-reply@amcatmail.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component. Transfer of Test Components: Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their test responses automatically transferred to this examination. This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses may be transferred. Test Preparation: Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary. • An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ . Please click on "Find A Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section. • Additional online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests/ . ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. VACANCY INFORMATION: The current vacancies are located within Correctional Health; however, the resulting eligible register from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. SPECIAL INFORMATION: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. (PT) deadline on the last day of filing, as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment . Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the SELECTION R EQUIREMENTS. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED. This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time with or without advance notice. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Los Angeles County public libraries have reopened with limited access hours and may require prior reservation to use their computers. Refer to their website for more information: https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 914-7111 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Hilary Hocking, Exam Analyst (213) 288-7000 hhocking@dhs.lacounty.gov Closing Date/Time: Continuous
University Medical Center of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Position Summary EMPLOYER-PAID PENSION PLAN (NEVADA PERS) COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada's highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients. We are home to Nevada's ONLY Level I Trauma Center, Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, Burn Care Center, and Transplant Center. We are a Pathway Designated facility by ANCC, and we are on our journey to Magnet status. ***** REQUIRED TO BE ONSITE. NOT A REMOTE POSITION. ***** Position Summary: Responsible for improving the overall quality and completeness of clinical documentation. Facilitates modifications to clinical documentation through extensive interactions with physicians, nursing staff, other members of the health care team and Health Information Management (HIM) coding staff to ensure that appropriate reimbursement and clinical severity is captured for the level of service rendered to all patients with a DRG based payer. Job Requirement Education/Experience: Option 1: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and five (5) years of clinical nursing experience and three (3) years clinical documentation improvement experience. Option 2: Physician graduate International MD with 5 years acute care experience and 1 year Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) experience. Option 3: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or Health Information Technology and four (4) years professional coding and abstracting medical records in an acute care hospital. Licensing/Certification Requirements: Option 1: Valid license by the State of Nevada to practice as a Registered Nurse, AND one of the following: Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist-Outpatient (CCDS-O) Certified Document Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) Option 2: Certification in one of the following: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) issued by the AHIMA Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) issued by the AHIMA Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) issued by the AHIMA Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Certified Professional Coder-Physician-based (CPC-P) AND one of the following: Certified Document Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist-Outpatient (CCDS-O) Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements Knowledge of: Medicare reimbursement system and coding structures; hospital policies and procedures; Joint Commission Accredited Health care Organizations standards, state statutes governing hospital services and health care, Medicare/Medicaid guidelines and other relevant regulations and standards; clinical medical and nursing procedures; disease processes; department and hospital safety practices and principles; patient rights; age specific patient care practices; infection control policies and practices; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures. Skill in: Working effectively under pressure; holding in complete confidence all information acquired from medical records and physicians; interpreting patient charts to determine whether care given was appropriate and properly documented; interpreting regulations and standards for others; writing reports, meeting minutes and other technical documents; analyzing statistical and other quantitative data; critical thinking; conflict management; dealing with departmental issues involving self or other employees in professional, forthright and impartial manner; applying investigative and interviewing techniques; using a computer and a variety of software applications; communicating with a wide variety and establishing interpersonal relationships to interact effectively with co-workers, supervisor, staff in other work units and exchange or convey information. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard equipment, stamina to remain seated for extended periods of time, vision to read printed materials and a VDT screen, and hearing and speech to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. Strength and agility to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or an eligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. May work shifts and weekends. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Apr 18, 2023
Full Time
Position Summary EMPLOYER-PAID PENSION PLAN (NEVADA PERS) COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada's highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients. We are home to Nevada's ONLY Level I Trauma Center, Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, Burn Care Center, and Transplant Center. We are a Pathway Designated facility by ANCC, and we are on our journey to Magnet status. ***** REQUIRED TO BE ONSITE. NOT A REMOTE POSITION. ***** Position Summary: Responsible for improving the overall quality and completeness of clinical documentation. Facilitates modifications to clinical documentation through extensive interactions with physicians, nursing staff, other members of the health care team and Health Information Management (HIM) coding staff to ensure that appropriate reimbursement and clinical severity is captured for the level of service rendered to all patients with a DRG based payer. Job Requirement Education/Experience: Option 1: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and five (5) years of clinical nursing experience and three (3) years clinical documentation improvement experience. Option 2: Physician graduate International MD with 5 years acute care experience and 1 year Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) experience. Option 3: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management or Health Information Technology and four (4) years professional coding and abstracting medical records in an acute care hospital. Licensing/Certification Requirements: Option 1: Valid license by the State of Nevada to practice as a Registered Nurse, AND one of the following: Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist-Outpatient (CCDS-O) Certified Document Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) Option 2: Certification in one of the following: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) issued by the AHIMA Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) issued by the AHIMA Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) issued by the AHIMA Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Certified Professional Coder-Physician-based (CPC-P) AND one of the following: Certified Document Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist-Outpatient (CCDS-O) Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements Knowledge of: Medicare reimbursement system and coding structures; hospital policies and procedures; Joint Commission Accredited Health care Organizations standards, state statutes governing hospital services and health care, Medicare/Medicaid guidelines and other relevant regulations and standards; clinical medical and nursing procedures; disease processes; department and hospital safety practices and principles; patient rights; age specific patient care practices; infection control policies and practices; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures. Skill in: Working effectively under pressure; holding in complete confidence all information acquired from medical records and physicians; interpreting patient charts to determine whether care given was appropriate and properly documented; interpreting regulations and standards for others; writing reports, meeting minutes and other technical documents; analyzing statistical and other quantitative data; critical thinking; conflict management; dealing with departmental issues involving self or other employees in professional, forthright and impartial manner; applying investigative and interviewing techniques; using a computer and a variety of software applications; communicating with a wide variety and establishing interpersonal relationships to interact effectively with co-workers, supervisor, staff in other work units and exchange or convey information. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard equipment, stamina to remain seated for extended periods of time, vision to read printed materials and a VDT screen, and hearing and speech to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. Strength and agility to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or an eligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. May work shifts and weekends. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
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. Application and Testing Information This position may qualify for a Sign-On incentive. The appropriate Department Head with the County of Lake can request a Sign-On Incentive payment of 10% of the annual rate of pay to a newly appointed employee not to exceed $10,000.00, if the position meets qualifications. The hiring incentive will be made in two (2) payments (the total amount to be split in half). The first payment will be made to an employee within the next available pay period following the initial, first time hire of the employee with the County of Lake. The second payment will be made upon successful completion of employment probation. Employee must remain employed with the County for two (2) years or repay the hiring incentive; the employee shall authorize such repayment as a payroll deduction from the final paycheck, and/or repay any shortage not covered in the final paycheck with a personal check payable to the County of Lake within 15 days of termination. Minimum Qualifications LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE, SENIOR Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver’s license. Possession of a valid license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in California. Education and Experience: Five (5) years of full-time previous work experience working in mental health counseling, psychotherapy, and/or related medical or social services field in a public or certified private welfare or health agency at a level equivalent to a Licensed Vocational Nurse I/II with the County of Lake. REGISTERED NURSE I - MENTAL HEALTH Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license. Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse in California Education and Experience: Completion of sufficient education and experience to meet State of California certification requirements. Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted. REGISTERED NURSE II - MENTAL HEALTH Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license. Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse in California Education and Experience: Two (2) years of previous work experience working in mental health counseling, psychotherapy, and/or related medical or social services field in a public or certified private welfare or health agency at a level equivalent to a Registered Nurse I with the County of Lake. OR Education equivalent to a four (4) year degree in nursing, psychology, or a directly related field. Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted. Full Job Description LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE, SENIOR DEFINITION Under clinical and general supervision, provides a full range of rehabilitative mental health services and targeted case management services to clients of the behavioral health department; serves in crisis intervention roles; provides a variety of services in the rehabilitative and targeted case management models as defined in regulation that may include services to individuals, groups, and families but does not include the ability to independently diagnose or provide psychotherapeutic treatment; distributes prescribed medications to clients; provides medications support to clients, as needed; assists with education and training for other staff, community agencies, and the public; and performs related duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the advanced journey-level Licensed Vocational Nurse level in the Mental Health Nurse/Psychiatric Technician - Various Levels class series. This classification is distinguished from the Licensed Vocational Nurse II in that Licensed Vocational Nurse, Senior incumbents perform a broader range of the most complex work on a more independent basis. The Licensed Vocational Nurse, Senior is distinguished from the Psychiatric Technician, Senior in that the two positions require different licenses. The Mental Health Nurse/Psychiatric Technician - Various Levels class series is distinguished from the Nurse - Various Levels class series in that incumbents in the Mental Health Nurse/Psychiatric Technician - Various Levels class series primarily work with patients experiencing behavioral health issues while incumbents in the Nurse - Various Levels class series are performing more general public health duties and functions. When work knowledge has been developed, sound work demonstrated, and requirements have been met, an incumbent may reasonably expect promotion to the Licensed Vocational Nurse, Senior level. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general supervision from Mental Health Nurse Supervisor; Nurse Practitioner/Physician’s Assistant; Staff Psychiatrist; Deputy Director, Behavioral Health; Director of Behavioral Health. This is not a supervisory classification. 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. Conducts telephone or in person interviews with individuals, families, and groups in a clinic, home, and community settings to develop client centered service plans. Interviews persons requesting outpatient mental health services. Prioritizes service requests according to standard triage criteria. Provides initial assessment, including provisional diagnoses and treatment plans, for assigned behavioral health clients. Works with individuals, families, and groups to develop client centered service plans. Assists clients with understanding their problems and developing plans to resolve them. Provides individual and group therapy for children and/or adults. Provides medication support services. Distributes prescribed medication to clients. Advises clients on available community resources and serves as a liaison with organizations and service agencies. Monitors the daily progress of persons being treated in psychiatric hospitals to verify receipt of appropriate treatment. Develops recommendations for discharge and follow-up treatment planning for clients and their families, including making appropriate referrals and other arrangements for client treatment. Works with clients’ families to secure their cooperation in treatment programs. Evaluates data and consults with other agencies as necessary to ensure that treatment services are available and adequate. Provides background information as needed to physicians involved in client treatment. Provides outreach services to clients unable to travel to mental health facilities. Evaluates persons presented as psychiatric emergencies at department clinics, hospital emergency rooms, law enforcement incidents, jails, and other appropriate community locations. Contacts staff of designated 5150 facilities to obtain admission authorization per code requirements. Participates in coordination of services with the office of County Counsel and the Public Guardian, related to LPS conservatorship administration. Prepares and maintains clinical and administrative records regarding services provided. Serves as a liaison with community organizations regarding continuing care services, providing information regarding policies and procedures utilized in the treatment of adults and children. Serves as a consultant for other behavioral health personnel. Cooperates with professionals from other disciplines in the development of team and collaborative diagnoses and treatment programs. May provide transportation if necessary. May authorize the detention of clients for further evaluation and treatment as provided by state code 5150. May develop, conduct, and participate in training programs, including the teaching of diagnosis and treatment methods for other departments and community agency staff. May provide some direction and training for paraprofessional staff. Performs related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Principles, techniques, and trends in counseling, psychotherapy, and various treatment modalities. The concepts of recovery and resiliency and ability to translate these concepts into practice. Biological, behavioral, and environmental aspects of emotional disturbances, mental disabilities, retardation, and substance abuse and methods used for problem analysis and resolution. Methods, practices, and procedures of mental health programs, including but not limited to the areas of counseling, crisis intervention, psychotherapy, case management practices, and use of psychotropic medication. The scope and activities of available private and public community resources. Legislative and administrative rules and regulations pertaining to Lanterman-Petris-Short and Short-Doyle services. Emerging best practice models. Methods, practices, and procedures required for proper dispensation of medication to clients. Ability to: Perform a variety of supportive and rehabilitative services, which may include assisting with psychiatric social work, psychotherapy, and other services for behavioral health department clients. Assist with medication management. Develop and maintain cooperative, constructive relationships with families of clients, members of other professional disciplines, partner agencies, and other staff. Work with partner agencies, family members, and clients in developing innovative strategies to meet client needs. Develop clear and comprehensive case records and documentation. Prepare care plans and a variety of reports. Organize and manage a caseload. Understand the rehabilitation specialist role and deal with clients in a variety of circumstances and the settings accordance with professional standards and ethics. Conceptualize and prioritize the problems of individuals with mental illness and their families, determining their needs for services and support. Recognize potential crises and deliver crisis intervention services. Handle stress and unstable client behavior, concerns of family members, and partner agencies. Effectively represent the behavioral health department in contacts with clients, the public, community organizations, other county staff, and other government agencies. Regularly work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines. Constantly demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients. Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver’s license. Possession of a valid license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in California. Education and Experience: Five (5) years of full-time previous work experience working in mental health counseling, psychotherapy, and/or related medical or social services field in a public or certified private welfare or health agency at a level equivalent to a Licensed Vocational Nurse I/II with the County of Lake. REGISTERED NURSE I - MENTAL HEALTH DEFINITION Under close clinical and general supervision, provides a variety of mental health services for individuals, families, and groups, including assessments, diagnoses, prognoses, counseling, and psychotherapeutic treatment for behavioral health department clients; distributes prescribed medications to clients; provides medications support to clients, as needed; assists with education and training for other staff, community agencies, and the public; serves in “crisis intervention” situations and responds to emergencies and hospitalizations; and performs related duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the entry and first working Registered Nurse level in the Mental Health Nurse/Psychiatric Technician various levels class series. Incumbents are Registered Nurses and work under close supervision in a community mental health setting. This classification is distinguished from Registered Nurse II in that Registered Nurse I incumbents perform a narrower range of duties under closer supervision. The Mental Health Nurse/Psychiatric Technician - various levels class series is distinguished from the Nurse - various levels class series in that incumbents in the Mental Health Nurse/Psychiatric Technician - various levels class series primarily work with patients experiencing behavioral health issues while incumbents in the Nurse - various levels class series are perform more general public health duties and functions. When work knowledge has been developed, sound work demonstrated, and requirements have been met, an incumbent may reasonably expect promotion to the Registered Nurse II level. Positions in the Registered Nurse- Mental Health series are flexibly staffed. Incumbents may advance to the higher classifications after gaining the knowledge, skill, experience, licenses, and certifications which meet the qualifications for and demonstrating the ability to perform the work of the higher-level class. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general supervision from supervisory and/or management staff, depending on areas of work assignments. Exercises no supervision over 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. Conducts telephone or in person interviews with individuals, families, and groups in clinic, home, and community settings to develop client centered service plans; interviews persons requesting outpatient mental health services. Learns to prioritize service requests according to standard triage criteria; learns to provide initial assessments, including diagnoses and treatment plan, for assigned behavioral health clients. Works with individuals, families, and groups to develop client centered service plans. Assists clients with understanding their problems and developing plans to resolve them. Provides individual, and group therapy for children and/or adults; provides medications support services. Distributes prescribed medication to clients; advises clients on available community resources and serves as a liaison with organizations and service agencies. Monitors daily progress of persons being treated in psychiatric hospitals to verify receipt of appropriate treatment. Develops recommendations for discharge and follow-up treatment planning for clients and their families, including making appropriate referrals and arrangements for client treatment. Works with clients’ families to secure their cooperation in treatment programs. Evaluates data and consults with other agencies, as necessary, to ensure that treatment services are available and adequate. Provides requisite background information to physicians involved in client treatment; provides outreach services to clients unable to travel to mental health facilities. Evaluates persons presented as psychiatric emergencies at department clinics, hospital emergency rooms, law enforcement incidents, jails and other appropriate community locations. Contacts staff of designated 5150 facilities to obtain admission authorization per code requirements. Participates in coordination of services with the office of County Counsel and the Public Guardian, related to LPS conservatorship administration. Prepares and maintains clinical and administrative records regarding services provided. Serves as a liaison with community organizations regarding continuing care services, providing information regarding policies and procedures utilized in the treatment of adults and children. Serves as a consultant for department personnel. Cooperates with professionals from other disciplines in the development of team and collaborative diagnoses and treatment programs. May provide some direction and training for paraprofessional staff. May provide transportation if necessary. May develop, conduct, and participate in training programs including the teaching of diagnosis and treatment methods for other department and community agency staffs. May authorize detention of clients for further evaluation and treatment as provided by state code 5150. Performs related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Basic knowledge of principles, techniques, and trends in counseling, psychotherapy, and various treatment modalities. The concepts of “recovery” and “resiliency” and the ability to translate these concepts into practice. Basic knowledge of biological, behavioral, and environmental aspects of emotional disturbances, mental disabilities, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse and methods used for problem analysis and resolution. Basic knowledge of methods, practices, and procedures of mental health programs, including but not limited to, the areas of counseling, crisis intervention, psychotherapy, case management practices and use of psychotropic medication. The scope and activities of available public and private community resources. Methods used in identification of clients’ individual, social, and behavioral problems and their analysis and resolution in existing social contexts. Basic knowledge of legislative and administrative rules and regulations pertaining to Lanterman-Petris-Short and Short-Doyle services. Emerging “best practice” models. Methods, practices, and procedures required for proper dispensation of medication to clients. Ability to: Learn to perform psychiatric social work and psychotherapy for department clients. Assist with medication management. Develop and maintain cooperative, constructive relationships with families of clients, members of other professional disciplines, social agencies, and other staff. Work with partner agencies, family members, and clients in developing innovative strategies to meet client needs. Develop clear and comprehensive case records and documentation. Learn to prepare treatment plans, client treatment recommendations, and a variety of reports. Organize and manage a caseload. Learn and understand a therapist’s role and deal with clients in a variety of circumstances and settings in accordance with professional standards and ethics. Learn to conceptualize and prioritize the problems of mentally disordered persons, determining their needs, services, and appropriate treatment methods. Integrate a variety of clinical approaches into a unified treatment plan. Learn to recognize potential crises and deliver crisis intervention services. Handle stress and unstable client behavior. Effectively represent the behavioral health department in contacts with clients, the public, community organizations, other county staff, and other government agencies. Regularly work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines. Constantly demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients. Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license. Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse in California Education and Experience: Completion of sufficient education and experience to meet State of California certification requirements. Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted. REGISTERED NURSE II - MENTAL HEALTH DEFINITION Under close clinical and general supervision, provides a variety of mental health services for individuals, families, and groups, including assessments, diagnoses, prognoses, counseling, and psychotherapeutic treatment for behavioral health department clients; distributes prescribed medications to clients; provides medications support to clients, as needed; assists with education and training for other staff, community agencies, and the public; serves in “crisis intervention” situations and responds to emergencies and hospitalizations; and performs related duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the journey level Registered Nurse level in the Mental Health Nurse/Psychiatric Technician various levels class series. Incumbents are Registered Nurses and have sufficient clinical experience to enable them to work with a high degree of independence in a community mental health setting. This classification is distinguished from Registered Nurse I in that Registered Nurse II incumbents perform a broader range of duties with a high degree of independence. The Mental Health Nurse/Psychiatric Technician - various levels class series is distinguished from the Nurse - various levels class series in that incumbents in the Mental Health Nurse/Psychiatric Technician - various levels class series primarily work with patients experiencing behavioral health issues while incumbents in the Nurse - various levels class series are perform more general public health duties and functions. Positions in the Registered Nurse- Mental Health series are flexibly staffed. Incumbents may advance to the higher classifications after gaining the knowledge, skill, experience, licenses, and certifications which meet the qualifications for and demonstrating the ability to perform the work of the higher-level class. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general supervision from supervisory and/or management staff, depending on areas of work assignments. May provide lead direction, work coordination and training, as assigned. 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. Conducts telephone or in person interviews with individuals, families, and groups in clinic, home, and community settings to develop client centered service plans. Interviews persons requesting outpatient mental health services. Prioritizes service requests according to standard triage criteria. Provides initial assessments, including diagnoses and treatment plan, for assigned behavioral health clients. Works with individuals, families, and groups to develop client centered service plans. Assists clients with understanding their problems and developing plans to resolve them. Provides individual and group therapy for children and/or adults. Provides medications support services. Distributes prescribed medication to clients. Advises clients on available community resources and serves as a liaison with organizations and service agencies. Monitors daily progress of persons being treated in psychiatric hospitals to verify receipt of appropriate treatment. Develops recommendations for discharge and follow-up treatment planning for clients and their families, including making appropriate referrals and arrangements for client treatment. Works with clients’ families to secure their cooperation in treatment programs. Evaluates data and consults with other agencies, as necessary, to ensure that treatment services are available and adequate. Provides requisite background information to physicians involved in client treatment. Provides outreach services to clients unable to travel to mental health facilities. Provides transportation if necessary. Evaluates persons presented as psychiatric emergencies at department clinics, hospital emergency rooms, law enforcement incidents, jails and other appropriate community locations. Contact staff of designated 5150 facilities to obtain admission authorization per code requirements. Participates in coordination of services with the office of County Counsel and the Public Guardian, related to LPS conservatorship administration. Prepares and maintains clinical and administrative records regarding services provided Serves as a liaison with community organizations regarding continuing care services, providing information regarding policies and procedures utilized in the treatment of adults and children. Serves as a consultant for department personnel. Cooperates with professionals from other disciplines in the development of team and collaborative diagnoses and treatment programs. May provide some direction and training for paraprofessional staff. May authorize detention of clients for further evaluation and treatment as provided by state code 5150. May develop, conduct, and participate in training programs including the teaching of diagnosis and treatment methods for other department and community agency staffs. Performs related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Principles, techniques, and trends in counseling, psychotherapy, and various treatment modalities. The concepts of “recovery” and “resiliency” and the ability to translate these concepts into practice. Biological, behavioral, and environmental aspects of emotional disturbances, mental disabilities, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse and methods used for problem analysis and resolution. Methods, practices, and procedures of mental health programs, including but not limited to, the areas of counseling, crisis intervention, psychotherapy, case management practices, and use of psychotropic medication. The scope and activities of available public and private community resources. Methods used in identification of clients’ individual, social and behavioral problems, and their analysis and resolution in existing social contexts. Legislative and administrative rules and regulations pertaining to Lanterman-Petris-Short and Short-Doyle services. Emerging “best practice” models. Methods, practices, and procedures required for proper dispensation of medication to clients. Ability to: Perform psychiatric social work and psychotherapy for department clients. Assist with medication management Develop and maintain cooperative, constructive relationships with families of clients, members of other professional disciplines, social agencies, and other staff. Work with partner agencies, family members, and clients in developing innovative strategies to meet client needs. Develop clear and comprehensive case records and documentation. Prepare treatment plans, client treatment recommendations, and a variety of reports. Organize and manage a caseload. Understand a therapist’s role and deal with clients in a variety of circumstances and settings in accordance with professional standards and ethics. Conceptualize and prioritize the problems of mentally disordered persons, determining their needs, services, and appropriate treatment methods. Integrate a variety of clinical approaches into a unified treatment plan. Recognize potential crises and deliver crisis intervention services. Handle stress and unstable client behavior. Effectively represent the behavioral health department in contacts with clients, the public, community organizations, other county staff, and other government agencies. Regularly work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines. Constantly demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients. Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license. Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse in California Education and Experience: Two (2) years of previous work experience working in mental health counseling, psychotherapy, and/or related medical or social services field in a public or certified private welfare or health agency at a level equivalent to a Registered Nurse I with the County of Lake. OR Education equivalent to a four (4) year degree in nursing, psychology, or a directly related field. Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted. 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. Positions in this class may require local and statewide travel as necessary. Incumbents are subject to "call back" to respond to urgent situations outside of scheduled work hours including nights, weekends, and holidays. Incumbents are subject to be scheduled for "standby" duty after regular work hours and are obligated to respond to urgent situations while on standby duty. 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 $1,000 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: Continuous
Mar 09, 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. Application and Testing Information This position may qualify for a Sign-On incentive. The appropriate Department Head with the County of Lake can request a Sign-On Incentive payment of 10% of the annual rate of pay to a newly appointed employee not to exceed $10,000.00, if the position meets qualifications. The hiring incentive will be made in two (2) payments (the total amount to be split in half). The first payment will be made to an employee within the next available pay period following the initial, first time hire of the employee with the County of Lake. The second payment will be made upon successful completion of employment probation. Employee must remain employed with the County for two (2) years or repay the hiring incentive; the employee shall authorize such repayment as a payroll deduction from the final paycheck, and/or repay any shortage not covered in the final paycheck with a personal check payable to the County of Lake within 15 days of termination. Minimum Qualifications LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE, SENIOR Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver’s license. Possession of a valid license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in California. Education and Experience: Five (5) years of full-time previous work experience working in mental health counseling, psychotherapy, and/or related medical or social services field in a public or certified private welfare or health agency at a level equivalent to a Licensed Vocational Nurse I/II with the County of Lake. REGISTERED NURSE I - MENTAL HEALTH Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license. Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse in California Education and Experience: Completion of sufficient education and experience to meet State of California certification requirements. Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted. REGISTERED NURSE II - MENTAL HEALTH Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license. Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse in California Education and Experience: Two (2) years of previous work experience working in mental health counseling, psychotherapy, and/or related medical or social services field in a public or certified private welfare or health agency at a level equivalent to a Registered Nurse I with the County of Lake. OR Education equivalent to a four (4) year degree in nursing, psychology, or a directly related field. Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted. Full Job Description LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE, SENIOR DEFINITION Under clinical and general supervision, provides a full range of rehabilitative mental health services and targeted case management services to clients of the behavioral health department; serves in crisis intervention roles; provides a variety of services in the rehabilitative and targeted case management models as defined in regulation that may include services to individuals, groups, and families but does not include the ability to independently diagnose or provide psychotherapeutic treatment; distributes prescribed medications to clients; provides medications support to clients, as needed; assists with education and training for other staff, community agencies, and the public; and performs related duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the advanced journey-level Licensed Vocational Nurse level in the Mental Health Nurse/Psychiatric Technician - Various Levels class series. This classification is distinguished from the Licensed Vocational Nurse II in that Licensed Vocational Nurse, Senior incumbents perform a broader range of the most complex work on a more independent basis. The Licensed Vocational Nurse, Senior is distinguished from the Psychiatric Technician, Senior in that the two positions require different licenses. The Mental Health Nurse/Psychiatric Technician - Various Levels class series is distinguished from the Nurse - Various Levels class series in that incumbents in the Mental Health Nurse/Psychiatric Technician - Various Levels class series primarily work with patients experiencing behavioral health issues while incumbents in the Nurse - Various Levels class series are performing more general public health duties and functions. When work knowledge has been developed, sound work demonstrated, and requirements have been met, an incumbent may reasonably expect promotion to the Licensed Vocational Nurse, Senior level. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general supervision from Mental Health Nurse Supervisor; Nurse Practitioner/Physician’s Assistant; Staff Psychiatrist; Deputy Director, Behavioral Health; Director of Behavioral Health. This is not a supervisory classification. 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. Conducts telephone or in person interviews with individuals, families, and groups in a clinic, home, and community settings to develop client centered service plans. Interviews persons requesting outpatient mental health services. Prioritizes service requests according to standard triage criteria. Provides initial assessment, including provisional diagnoses and treatment plans, for assigned behavioral health clients. Works with individuals, families, and groups to develop client centered service plans. Assists clients with understanding their problems and developing plans to resolve them. Provides individual and group therapy for children and/or adults. Provides medication support services. Distributes prescribed medication to clients. Advises clients on available community resources and serves as a liaison with organizations and service agencies. Monitors the daily progress of persons being treated in psychiatric hospitals to verify receipt of appropriate treatment. Develops recommendations for discharge and follow-up treatment planning for clients and their families, including making appropriate referrals and other arrangements for client treatment. Works with clients’ families to secure their cooperation in treatment programs. Evaluates data and consults with other agencies as necessary to ensure that treatment services are available and adequate. Provides background information as needed to physicians involved in client treatment. Provides outreach services to clients unable to travel to mental health facilities. Evaluates persons presented as psychiatric emergencies at department clinics, hospital emergency rooms, law enforcement incidents, jails, and other appropriate community locations. Contacts staff of designated 5150 facilities to obtain admission authorization per code requirements. Participates in coordination of services with the office of County Counsel and the Public Guardian, related to LPS conservatorship administration. Prepares and maintains clinical and administrative records regarding services provided. Serves as a liaison with community organizations regarding continuing care services, providing information regarding policies and procedures utilized in the treatment of adults and children. Serves as a consultant for other behavioral health personnel. Cooperates with professionals from other disciplines in the development of team and collaborative diagnoses and treatment programs. May provide transportation if necessary. May authorize the detention of clients for further evaluation and treatment as provided by state code 5150. May develop, conduct, and participate in training programs, including the teaching of diagnosis and treatment methods for other departments and community agency staff. May provide some direction and training for paraprofessional staff. Performs related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Principles, techniques, and trends in counseling, psychotherapy, and various treatment modalities. The concepts of recovery and resiliency and ability to translate these concepts into practice. Biological, behavioral, and environmental aspects of emotional disturbances, mental disabilities, retardation, and substance abuse and methods used for problem analysis and resolution. Methods, practices, and procedures of mental health programs, including but not limited to the areas of counseling, crisis intervention, psychotherapy, case management practices, and use of psychotropic medication. The scope and activities of available private and public community resources. Legislative and administrative rules and regulations pertaining to Lanterman-Petris-Short and Short-Doyle services. Emerging best practice models. Methods, practices, and procedures required for proper dispensation of medication to clients. Ability to: Perform a variety of supportive and rehabilitative services, which may include assisting with psychiatric social work, psychotherapy, and other services for behavioral health department clients. Assist with medication management. Develop and maintain cooperative, constructive relationships with families of clients, members of other professional disciplines, partner agencies, and other staff. Work with partner agencies, family members, and clients in developing innovative strategies to meet client needs. Develop clear and comprehensive case records and documentation. Prepare care plans and a variety of reports. Organize and manage a caseload. Understand the rehabilitation specialist role and deal with clients in a variety of circumstances and the settings accordance with professional standards and ethics. Conceptualize and prioritize the problems of individuals with mental illness and their families, determining their needs for services and support. Recognize potential crises and deliver crisis intervention services. Handle stress and unstable client behavior, concerns of family members, and partner agencies. Effectively represent the behavioral health department in contacts with clients, the public, community organizations, other county staff, and other government agencies. Regularly work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines. Constantly demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients. Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver’s license. Possession of a valid license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in California. Education and Experience: Five (5) years of full-time previous work experience working in mental health counseling, psychotherapy, and/or related medical or social services field in a public or certified private welfare or health agency at a level equivalent to a Licensed Vocational Nurse I/II with the County of Lake. REGISTERED NURSE I - MENTAL HEALTH DEFINITION Under close clinical and general supervision, provides a variety of mental health services for individuals, families, and groups, including assessments, diagnoses, prognoses, counseling, and psychotherapeutic treatment for behavioral health department clients; distributes prescribed medications to clients; provides medications support to clients, as needed; assists with education and training for other staff, community agencies, and the public; serves in “crisis intervention” situations and responds to emergencies and hospitalizations; and performs related duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the entry and first working Registered Nurse level in the Mental Health Nurse/Psychiatric Technician various levels class series. Incumbents are Registered Nurses and work under close supervision in a community mental health setting. This classification is distinguished from Registered Nurse II in that Registered Nurse I incumbents perform a narrower range of duties under closer supervision. The Mental Health Nurse/Psychiatric Technician - various levels class series is distinguished from the Nurse - various levels class series in that incumbents in the Mental Health Nurse/Psychiatric Technician - various levels class series primarily work with patients experiencing behavioral health issues while incumbents in the Nurse - various levels class series are perform more general public health duties and functions. When work knowledge has been developed, sound work demonstrated, and requirements have been met, an incumbent may reasonably expect promotion to the Registered Nurse II level. Positions in the Registered Nurse- Mental Health series are flexibly staffed. Incumbents may advance to the higher classifications after gaining the knowledge, skill, experience, licenses, and certifications which meet the qualifications for and demonstrating the ability to perform the work of the higher-level class. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general supervision from supervisory and/or management staff, depending on areas of work assignments. Exercises no supervision over 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. Conducts telephone or in person interviews with individuals, families, and groups in clinic, home, and community settings to develop client centered service plans; interviews persons requesting outpatient mental health services. Learns to prioritize service requests according to standard triage criteria; learns to provide initial assessments, including diagnoses and treatment plan, for assigned behavioral health clients. Works with individuals, families, and groups to develop client centered service plans. Assists clients with understanding their problems and developing plans to resolve them. Provides individual, and group therapy for children and/or adults; provides medications support services. Distributes prescribed medication to clients; advises clients on available community resources and serves as a liaison with organizations and service agencies. Monitors daily progress of persons being treated in psychiatric hospitals to verify receipt of appropriate treatment. Develops recommendations for discharge and follow-up treatment planning for clients and their families, including making appropriate referrals and arrangements for client treatment. Works with clients’ families to secure their cooperation in treatment programs. Evaluates data and consults with other agencies, as necessary, to ensure that treatment services are available and adequate. Provides requisite background information to physicians involved in client treatment; provides outreach services to clients unable to travel to mental health facilities. Evaluates persons presented as psychiatric emergencies at department clinics, hospital emergency rooms, law enforcement incidents, jails and other appropriate community locations. Contacts staff of designated 5150 facilities to obtain admission authorization per code requirements. Participates in coordination of services with the office of County Counsel and the Public Guardian, related to LPS conservatorship administration. Prepares and maintains clinical and administrative records regarding services provided. Serves as a liaison with community organizations regarding continuing care services, providing information regarding policies and procedures utilized in the treatment of adults and children. Serves as a consultant for department personnel. Cooperates with professionals from other disciplines in the development of team and collaborative diagnoses and treatment programs. May provide some direction and training for paraprofessional staff. May provide transportation if necessary. May develop, conduct, and participate in training programs including the teaching of diagnosis and treatment methods for other department and community agency staffs. May authorize detention of clients for further evaluation and treatment as provided by state code 5150. Performs related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Basic knowledge of principles, techniques, and trends in counseling, psychotherapy, and various treatment modalities. The concepts of “recovery” and “resiliency” and the ability to translate these concepts into practice. Basic knowledge of biological, behavioral, and environmental aspects of emotional disturbances, mental disabilities, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse and methods used for problem analysis and resolution. Basic knowledge of methods, practices, and procedures of mental health programs, including but not limited to, the areas of counseling, crisis intervention, psychotherapy, case management practices and use of psychotropic medication. The scope and activities of available public and private community resources. Methods used in identification of clients’ individual, social, and behavioral problems and their analysis and resolution in existing social contexts. Basic knowledge of legislative and administrative rules and regulations pertaining to Lanterman-Petris-Short and Short-Doyle services. Emerging “best practice” models. Methods, practices, and procedures required for proper dispensation of medication to clients. Ability to: Learn to perform psychiatric social work and psychotherapy for department clients. Assist with medication management. Develop and maintain cooperative, constructive relationships with families of clients, members of other professional disciplines, social agencies, and other staff. Work with partner agencies, family members, and clients in developing innovative strategies to meet client needs. Develop clear and comprehensive case records and documentation. Learn to prepare treatment plans, client treatment recommendations, and a variety of reports. Organize and manage a caseload. Learn and understand a therapist’s role and deal with clients in a variety of circumstances and settings in accordance with professional standards and ethics. Learn to conceptualize and prioritize the problems of mentally disordered persons, determining their needs, services, and appropriate treatment methods. Integrate a variety of clinical approaches into a unified treatment plan. Learn to recognize potential crises and deliver crisis intervention services. Handle stress and unstable client behavior. Effectively represent the behavioral health department in contacts with clients, the public, community organizations, other county staff, and other government agencies. Regularly work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines. Constantly demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients. Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license. Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse in California Education and Experience: Completion of sufficient education and experience to meet State of California certification requirements. Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted. REGISTERED NURSE II - MENTAL HEALTH DEFINITION Under close clinical and general supervision, provides a variety of mental health services for individuals, families, and groups, including assessments, diagnoses, prognoses, counseling, and psychotherapeutic treatment for behavioral health department clients; distributes prescribed medications to clients; provides medications support to clients, as needed; assists with education and training for other staff, community agencies, and the public; serves in “crisis intervention” situations and responds to emergencies and hospitalizations; and performs related duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the journey level Registered Nurse level in the Mental Health Nurse/Psychiatric Technician various levels class series. Incumbents are Registered Nurses and have sufficient clinical experience to enable them to work with a high degree of independence in a community mental health setting. This classification is distinguished from Registered Nurse I in that Registered Nurse II incumbents perform a broader range of duties with a high degree of independence. The Mental Health Nurse/Psychiatric Technician - various levels class series is distinguished from the Nurse - various levels class series in that incumbents in the Mental Health Nurse/Psychiatric Technician - various levels class series primarily work with patients experiencing behavioral health issues while incumbents in the Nurse - various levels class series are perform more general public health duties and functions. Positions in the Registered Nurse- Mental Health series are flexibly staffed. Incumbents may advance to the higher classifications after gaining the knowledge, skill, experience, licenses, and certifications which meet the qualifications for and demonstrating the ability to perform the work of the higher-level class. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general supervision from supervisory and/or management staff, depending on areas of work assignments. May provide lead direction, work coordination and training, as assigned. 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. Conducts telephone or in person interviews with individuals, families, and groups in clinic, home, and community settings to develop client centered service plans. Interviews persons requesting outpatient mental health services. Prioritizes service requests according to standard triage criteria. Provides initial assessments, including diagnoses and treatment plan, for assigned behavioral health clients. Works with individuals, families, and groups to develop client centered service plans. Assists clients with understanding their problems and developing plans to resolve them. Provides individual and group therapy for children and/or adults. Provides medications support services. Distributes prescribed medication to clients. Advises clients on available community resources and serves as a liaison with organizations and service agencies. Monitors daily progress of persons being treated in psychiatric hospitals to verify receipt of appropriate treatment. Develops recommendations for discharge and follow-up treatment planning for clients and their families, including making appropriate referrals and arrangements for client treatment. Works with clients’ families to secure their cooperation in treatment programs. Evaluates data and consults with other agencies, as necessary, to ensure that treatment services are available and adequate. Provides requisite background information to physicians involved in client treatment. Provides outreach services to clients unable to travel to mental health facilities. Provides transportation if necessary. Evaluates persons presented as psychiatric emergencies at department clinics, hospital emergency rooms, law enforcement incidents, jails and other appropriate community locations. Contact staff of designated 5150 facilities to obtain admission authorization per code requirements. Participates in coordination of services with the office of County Counsel and the Public Guardian, related to LPS conservatorship administration. Prepares and maintains clinical and administrative records regarding services provided Serves as a liaison with community organizations regarding continuing care services, providing information regarding policies and procedures utilized in the treatment of adults and children. Serves as a consultant for department personnel. Cooperates with professionals from other disciplines in the development of team and collaborative diagnoses and treatment programs. May provide some direction and training for paraprofessional staff. May authorize detention of clients for further evaluation and treatment as provided by state code 5150. May develop, conduct, and participate in training programs including the teaching of diagnosis and treatment methods for other department and community agency staffs. Performs related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Principles, techniques, and trends in counseling, psychotherapy, and various treatment modalities. The concepts of “recovery” and “resiliency” and the ability to translate these concepts into practice. Biological, behavioral, and environmental aspects of emotional disturbances, mental disabilities, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse and methods used for problem analysis and resolution. Methods, practices, and procedures of mental health programs, including but not limited to, the areas of counseling, crisis intervention, psychotherapy, case management practices, and use of psychotropic medication. The scope and activities of available public and private community resources. Methods used in identification of clients’ individual, social and behavioral problems, and their analysis and resolution in existing social contexts. Legislative and administrative rules and regulations pertaining to Lanterman-Petris-Short and Short-Doyle services. Emerging “best practice” models. Methods, practices, and procedures required for proper dispensation of medication to clients. Ability to: Perform psychiatric social work and psychotherapy for department clients. Assist with medication management Develop and maintain cooperative, constructive relationships with families of clients, members of other professional disciplines, social agencies, and other staff. Work with partner agencies, family members, and clients in developing innovative strategies to meet client needs. Develop clear and comprehensive case records and documentation. Prepare treatment plans, client treatment recommendations, and a variety of reports. Organize and manage a caseload. Understand a therapist’s role and deal with clients in a variety of circumstances and settings in accordance with professional standards and ethics. Conceptualize and prioritize the problems of mentally disordered persons, determining their needs, services, and appropriate treatment methods. Integrate a variety of clinical approaches into a unified treatment plan. Recognize potential crises and deliver crisis intervention services. Handle stress and unstable client behavior. Effectively represent the behavioral health department in contacts with clients, the public, community organizations, other county staff, and other government agencies. Regularly work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines. Constantly demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients. Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license. Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse in California Education and Experience: Two (2) years of previous work experience working in mental health counseling, psychotherapy, and/or related medical or social services field in a public or certified private welfare or health agency at a level equivalent to a Registered Nurse I with the County of Lake. OR Education equivalent to a four (4) year degree in nursing, psychology, or a directly related field. Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted. 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. Positions in this class may require local and statewide travel as necessary. Incumbents are subject to "call back" to respond to urgent situations outside of scheduled work hours including nights, weekends, and holidays. Incumbents are subject to be scheduled for "standby" duty after regular work hours and are obligated to respond to urgent situations while on standby duty. 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 $1,000 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: Continuous
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 but can be extended. Applications must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Supplemental Questionnaire : A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Failure to submit the Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will only be accepted on-line. DESCRIPTION THE SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCY The Alameda County Social Services Agency (SSA) is comprised of 2,400 men and women working collectively and in partnership with community-based organizations to serve the needs of the community. Services are provided through four departments: Administration and Finance, Adult and Aging Services, Children and Family Services, and Workforce and Benefits Administration. To learn more about the Alameda County Social Services Agency, please visit the website at https://www.alamedasocialservices.org/ . THEHEALTH CARE SERVICES AGENCY The mission of the Alameda County Public Health Department is to work in partnership with the community to ensure the optimal health and wellbeing of all people. Alameda County Public Health Department has worked for over 80 years to improve the health and safety of its residents and the neighborhoods they live in. The Public Health Department staff are committed to the following values: Healthy People in Healthy Communities Equity and Social Justice Accountability and Quality Leadership and Innovation Trust and Transparency Humility and Respect Traditional public health concerns such as disease outbreaks, environmental hazards and access to health care are compounded by contemporary concerns such as: economic disenfranchisement and homelessness, racism, sexual and reproductive health and rights, crime, violence, and substance abuse. Each of these poses a threat to public health and wellness and calls for innovative solutions, in close partnership with impacted communities. For more information about our Alameda County Public Health Department, please visit the Alameda County Public Health Department Website and latest Annual Budget document found on www.acgov.org . THE POSITION Under close supervision at the Social Worker I level and general supervision at the Social Worker II level, to assess referrals for service program assistance and provide guidance, counseling and the most appropriate supportive social services to clients; to collect and evaluate client socio-economic information and data; to manage the on-going responsibility for a caseload of applicants or clients of services, and performs other related duties as required. The Social Worker I classification is an entry level Social Worker who is closely supervised in performing the duties of the position and receives on-the-job training for six months by a Social Work Supervisor I or higher-level manager in the Social Services Agency, a first line supervisor or higher-level manager in the Health Care Services Agency. Incumbents are expected to progress to the Social Worker II level after gaining the requisite experience, which includes becoming familiar with the agency's, organization, functions, policies, procedures, methods, divisions, work routing, and case recording. Please CLICK HERE for the full job description. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications stated below, the ideal candidate will have demonstrated a track record of success in the following areas: Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral; articulating information and ideas to various individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand. Providing outstanding customer service at all levels and displaying strong professional integrity when handling confidential and sensitive information and/or situations. Exhibiting strong critical thinking & analytical abilities through skillfully applying and evaluating information gathered or generated by various elements to determine the best possible course of action applicable to clients' needs. Expertise as a self-directed problem-solver with high standards for quality and a strong commitment to public and community service. Remarkable organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and accomplish multiple projects simultaneously. Moderate case management experience providing substantial services and having knowledge of best practices such as: motivational interviewing, harm reduction, trauma informed care and cultural competency. Prudent decision-making ability, with a history of choosing the appropriate courses of action by considering all implications and consequences, committing to action and ensuring successful implementation. Objectively assess psychosocial needs of clients and a track record of developing and maintaining collaborative rapport with internal and external resources for effective client referrals. Success in managing clients with severe behavioral issues, depression and other mental health issues, drug/alcohol dependencies, effects of physical/sexual abuse, extensive exposure to violence, homelessness and/or other trauma as well as a lack of basic needs. Proficient technical skills in the use of computer applications with the ability to successfully navigate client tracking systems to increase efficiency and productivity throughout the workday. Remaining flexible and open to new ideas when assessing the needs of clients. THE VACANCIES We are currently recruiting for vacancies in the Social Services Agency. However, the eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be used by any County department or agency needing to fill a vacancy. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Social Worker I Level Either I Education: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university (180 quarter units or 120 semester units) which includes 30 semester or 45 quarter units in social welfare, social/human services, public health, sociology, psychology, clinical psychology, counseling or other behavioral science. Or II Education: Equivalent to graduation from a two-year accredited college (90 quarter units or 60 semester units) which includes 15 semester or 22 quarter units in social welfare, social/human services, public health, sociology, psychology, clinical psychology, counseling or other behavioral science, -AND Experience: The equivalent of one year of full time experience as an Eligibility Technician II, Community Outreach Worker or equivalent or higher level classification in the Alameda County classified service. (Non-classified includes District Attorney's Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts.) Or The equivalent of two years full time social casework experience working in a recognized public or non-profit social services, health or human services agency. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of: • Principles, practices and techniques of social work. • Provisions of the California Welfare and Institutions Code, the Social Security Act, and other pertinent legislation in the field of public welfare, including changes and developments in such legislation. • Aims and functions of community organization and resources, including available services in the employment field County and State Health and Human Services Agency and health care. • Basic psychological theory and practices as related to human behavior. • Public and private social agencies and other community resources. Ability to: • Analyze and evaluate individual situations, to reach sound conclusions and make appropriate recommendations. • Interpret complex Federal and State laws, rules and regulations and procedures. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other professional personnel and the public. • Communicate effectively orally and in writing. • Prioritize work. • Analyze basic statistics and calculate mathematic computations. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS The examination will consist of the following steps: A review of candidates' application andsupplemental questionnaireto 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 written examination that will be weighted as pass/fail. An oral interview which will be weighted as100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this examination. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the "What You Need to Know" section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . Selection Plan Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency. TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN Deadline for Filing Monday, June 12,2023 Review of Minimum Qualifications: Completed by June 22, 2023 Written Examination: Week of July 10, 2023 Oral Panel Interviews: Week of August 7, 2023 WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County's Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing . Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website: www.acgov.org/hrs. BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 11 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program 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 @jobaps.com, @acgov.org, Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org and Noreply@jobaps.com 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 boxesNoreply@jobaps.comand noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.orgare routed to unmonitored mailboxes. 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. Montrice Goodman | Human Resources Analyst Human Resource Services, County of Alameda (510) 208-3954 | Montrice.Goodman2@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: 6/12/2023 5:00:00 PM
May 19, 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 but can be extended. Applications must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Supplemental Questionnaire : A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Failure to submit the Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will only be accepted on-line. DESCRIPTION THE SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCY The Alameda County Social Services Agency (SSA) is comprised of 2,400 men and women working collectively and in partnership with community-based organizations to serve the needs of the community. Services are provided through four departments: Administration and Finance, Adult and Aging Services, Children and Family Services, and Workforce and Benefits Administration. To learn more about the Alameda County Social Services Agency, please visit the website at https://www.alamedasocialservices.org/ . THEHEALTH CARE SERVICES AGENCY The mission of the Alameda County Public Health Department is to work in partnership with the community to ensure the optimal health and wellbeing of all people. Alameda County Public Health Department has worked for over 80 years to improve the health and safety of its residents and the neighborhoods they live in. The Public Health Department staff are committed to the following values: Healthy People in Healthy Communities Equity and Social Justice Accountability and Quality Leadership and Innovation Trust and Transparency Humility and Respect Traditional public health concerns such as disease outbreaks, environmental hazards and access to health care are compounded by contemporary concerns such as: economic disenfranchisement and homelessness, racism, sexual and reproductive health and rights, crime, violence, and substance abuse. Each of these poses a threat to public health and wellness and calls for innovative solutions, in close partnership with impacted communities. For more information about our Alameda County Public Health Department, please visit the Alameda County Public Health Department Website and latest Annual Budget document found on www.acgov.org . THE POSITION Under close supervision at the Social Worker I level and general supervision at the Social Worker II level, to assess referrals for service program assistance and provide guidance, counseling and the most appropriate supportive social services to clients; to collect and evaluate client socio-economic information and data; to manage the on-going responsibility for a caseload of applicants or clients of services, and performs other related duties as required. The Social Worker I classification is an entry level Social Worker who is closely supervised in performing the duties of the position and receives on-the-job training for six months by a Social Work Supervisor I or higher-level manager in the Social Services Agency, a first line supervisor or higher-level manager in the Health Care Services Agency. Incumbents are expected to progress to the Social Worker II level after gaining the requisite experience, which includes becoming familiar with the agency's, organization, functions, policies, procedures, methods, divisions, work routing, and case recording. Please CLICK HERE for the full job description. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications stated below, the ideal candidate will have demonstrated a track record of success in the following areas: Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral; articulating information and ideas to various individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand. Providing outstanding customer service at all levels and displaying strong professional integrity when handling confidential and sensitive information and/or situations. Exhibiting strong critical thinking & analytical abilities through skillfully applying and evaluating information gathered or generated by various elements to determine the best possible course of action applicable to clients' needs. Expertise as a self-directed problem-solver with high standards for quality and a strong commitment to public and community service. Remarkable organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and accomplish multiple projects simultaneously. Moderate case management experience providing substantial services and having knowledge of best practices such as: motivational interviewing, harm reduction, trauma informed care and cultural competency. Prudent decision-making ability, with a history of choosing the appropriate courses of action by considering all implications and consequences, committing to action and ensuring successful implementation. Objectively assess psychosocial needs of clients and a track record of developing and maintaining collaborative rapport with internal and external resources for effective client referrals. Success in managing clients with severe behavioral issues, depression and other mental health issues, drug/alcohol dependencies, effects of physical/sexual abuse, extensive exposure to violence, homelessness and/or other trauma as well as a lack of basic needs. Proficient technical skills in the use of computer applications with the ability to successfully navigate client tracking systems to increase efficiency and productivity throughout the workday. Remaining flexible and open to new ideas when assessing the needs of clients. THE VACANCIES We are currently recruiting for vacancies in the Social Services Agency. However, the eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be used by any County department or agency needing to fill a vacancy. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Social Worker I Level Either I Education: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university (180 quarter units or 120 semester units) which includes 30 semester or 45 quarter units in social welfare, social/human services, public health, sociology, psychology, clinical psychology, counseling or other behavioral science. Or II Education: Equivalent to graduation from a two-year accredited college (90 quarter units or 60 semester units) which includes 15 semester or 22 quarter units in social welfare, social/human services, public health, sociology, psychology, clinical psychology, counseling or other behavioral science, -AND Experience: The equivalent of one year of full time experience as an Eligibility Technician II, Community Outreach Worker or equivalent or higher level classification in the Alameda County classified service. (Non-classified includes District Attorney's Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts.) Or The equivalent of two years full time social casework experience working in a recognized public or non-profit social services, health or human services agency. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of: • Principles, practices and techniques of social work. • Provisions of the California Welfare and Institutions Code, the Social Security Act, and other pertinent legislation in the field of public welfare, including changes and developments in such legislation. • Aims and functions of community organization and resources, including available services in the employment field County and State Health and Human Services Agency and health care. • Basic psychological theory and practices as related to human behavior. • Public and private social agencies and other community resources. Ability to: • Analyze and evaluate individual situations, to reach sound conclusions and make appropriate recommendations. • Interpret complex Federal and State laws, rules and regulations and procedures. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other professional personnel and the public. • Communicate effectively orally and in writing. • Prioritize work. • Analyze basic statistics and calculate mathematic computations. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS The examination will consist of the following steps: A review of candidates' application andsupplemental questionnaireto 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 written examination that will be weighted as pass/fail. An oral interview which will be weighted as100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this examination. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the "What You Need to Know" section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . Selection Plan Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency. TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN Deadline for Filing Monday, June 12,2023 Review of Minimum Qualifications: Completed by June 22, 2023 Written Examination: Week of July 10, 2023 Oral Panel Interviews: Week of August 7, 2023 WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County's Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing . Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website: www.acgov.org/hrs. BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 11 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program 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 @jobaps.com, @acgov.org, Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org and Noreply@jobaps.com 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 boxesNoreply@jobaps.comand noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.orgare routed to unmonitored mailboxes. 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. Montrice Goodman | Human Resources Analyst Human Resource Services, County of Alameda (510) 208-3954 | Montrice.Goodman2@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: 6/12/2023 5:00:00 PM
PLACER COUNTY, CA
Auburn, California, United States
Introduction Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. Placer County is currently accepting applications forAgricultural and Standards Inspector I/II/Senior. Each level in this job series hasdifferent minimum qualifications. Tobeeligible for more than one level in theseries,you must complete and submit separateapplications and supplemental questionnaires for each recruitment: Agricultural and Standards Inspector - I#2023-14501-01 Agricultural and Standards Inspector - II#2023-14502-01 Agricultural and Standards Inspector -Senior#2023-14504-01 Placer County is comprised of over 1,400 square miles of beautiful and diverse geography, ranging from the residential and commercial areas of South Placer, westward through the historic foothill areas of Auburn, Foresthill, and Colfax, and to the County's jewel of the North Lake Tahoe basin. Placer is a great place to live, work, play and learn.For more information about Placer County, please visit www.placer.ca.gov . POSITION INFORMATION The Placer County Agriculture Department has the immediate need to fill one (1) Agriculture and Standards Inspector vacancy. Appointment to this position may be made at a level commensurate to the qualifications of the successful candidate. Agricultural and Standards Inspectors perform inspections of agricultural crops; products; measuring devices; and pesticide use to determine compliance with and enforce applicable Federal, State, and County laws and regulations. The Department desires candidates who can work both independently and in a team environment, as well as those who are customer service oriented, can interact with the public, and strictly follow policies and procedures while enforcing State laws, regulations, and County ordinances. Incumbents must be willing to work outdoors and be exposed to all types of weather conditions. These classifications are scheduled to receive general wage increases of 4% in July 2023 and 4% in July 2024. BENEFITS Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees, including: Holidays: 14 paid holidays per year, 2 of which are floating holidays* Vacation leave: 10 days/year with ability to accrue 25 days/year Sick leave: 12 days/year* Cafeteria plan: 6% of employee’s salary will be contributed towards employee to use towards 401(k), dependent care, medical co-insurance, or cash Medical, dental, and vision insurance available for employees and dependents $50,000 life insurance policy at no cost to employee CalPERS retirement plans Retiree medical insurance Deferred compensation Education allowance: up to $1,200 per year Bilingual incentive: incumbents may be eligible for bilingual incentive pay depending upon operational needs and certification of proficiency. *Amounts will be prorated for part-time employees and employees hired after the first of the year. The information above represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire about the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department. For a detailed listing of benefits, please click here to view Professional benefits . For more information regarding the benefits Placer County has to offer please visit Placer County's Human Resources website. DEFINITION To interpret and enforcelaws and regulations of the State of California and the County pertaining to agriculture, pesticides, and weights and measures standards; to ensure fair competition among regulated industries, including a wide variety of retail businesses, pest control companies and agricultural producers; to govern the safe and effective use of pesticides across multiple industry sectors; and to protect the environment and the public. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the advanced journey level class in the Agricultural Inspector series. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed, complexity of duties assigned, independence of action taken, the amount of time spent performing duties andnature of the public contact made. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series including specialized inspection duties of a complex and difficult nature and exercise technical and functional supervision of lower level inspectors and may exercise direct supervision over Agricultural Inspector Aides.Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned areas of responsibility. This class is distinguished from the Agricultural and Standards Inspector I/II in that it performs more complex and difficult agricultural, weights and measures, and pesticide use enforcement and inspection duties and exercises direct supervision over assigned staff. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives direction fromassigned supervisory or management staff. Exercises technical and functional supervision over lower level inspectors and may exercise direct supervision over Agricultural Inspector Aides. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of assigned staff; participate in the selection of staff; coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; recommend discipline; implement discipline procedures as directed. Train and lead other technical staff in agricultural,pesticide use enforcement,and weights and measures inspection functions. Enforce State and County pesticide laws and regulations through issuance of permits, including restricted materials permits; on-site inspection and investigation;monitor application and use of pesticides;requiring a high level of skill. Analyze, compile, forecast, monitor and track assigned program needs, activities and budgets in order to obtain State and Federal funding; provide program activity data for billing purposes; draft proposals for Supervisor or Management review and approval. Investigate pesticide illness and property loss and environmental effects related to pesticide use. Conduct inspections of a difficult and complex nature at plant nurseries and feed stores for detection of potentially harmful diseases and pests; perform crop surveys. Conduct quarantine inspections requiring a high level of skill and issue certificates of quarantine compliance for outgoing plant material. Perform difficult and complex pest detection surveys in areas of known insect, weed and disease infestations; identify, documentand delineate new infestations; supervise pesticide applications. Conduct nursery inspections requiring a high level of skill and expertise for detection of pests; take appropriate action to eradicate harmful pests, issue certificates of compliance and notices of non-compliance,and recommend appropriate alternative actions. Review and approve pest control business regulations. Conduct fruit, vegetable, honey and egg quality control;perform apiary and swarm inspections requiring a high level of skill. Inspect field harvesting equipmentfor seed certification program. Review phytosanitary certificate applications, conduct commodity field inspections, issue certificates in accordance with Federal and State protocols. Conduct quantity control auditsof packaged commodities and priceverification inspections ofcommercial outlets. Conduct inspectionsof commercial weighing and measuringdevices (including scales and a wide variety of retail meters including motor fuel, electric vehicle charging stations, liquefied petroleum gas and other similar meters and systems)for accuracy and compliance with laws, regulations and established tolerances;issue County seal, as required; respond to and investigate complaints. Investigate firewood complaints in order to verify accurate quantity measurement. Conducts inspections of advertising, labeling, and minimum performance standards for petroleum and automotive products (including gasoline, diesel, and motor oil). Prepare initial drafts of administrative civil penalty documents for violations of agricultural, pesticide, and weights and measures laws and regulations for supervisory and management review; apply investigative techniques, collect and document evidence; and represent the department incivil penalty hearings. Take appropriate compliance and enforcement action; issue notices of violations of agricultural, pesticide, and weights and measures laws and regulations. Provide technical assistance to higher level supervisory or management staff as necessary. Represent the department to outside groups and organizations; participate in drafting information for brochures, training materials and presentations.. Prepare and maintaintechnical, administrative and regulatory reports, logsand statistical studies of a complex nature related to area of assignment; prepare written correspondence as necessary. Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other County employees,the public and regulated industries using principles of good customer service. Perform related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below. Experience and Training Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Two years of responsible journey level agricultural and weights and measures inspection experience performing duties similar to an Agricultural and Standards Inspector II with Placer County. Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in agricultural,biological, chemical or physical sciences; OR Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in any discipline with a minimum of 30 semester units, in one or any combination of the following disciplines: agricultural, biological, chemical, or physical sciences. Note: Applicants receiving their degree outside the United States must submit proof of accreditation by a recognized evaluation agency. Required License or Certificate: Possession of all eight County Agricultural Inspector/Biologist and Weights and Measures Inspector licenses issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture County Licensing Program. Possession of Class C,and ability to obtain, a valid Commercial Class A,B, or Cdriver's license with air brake, hazardous materials, and/or tanker endorsements as required depending upon the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: Basic principles of chemistry, physics, biology and botany. Principles and practices of agricultural, pesticideuse and weights and measures inspection. Rules for proper evidence gathering and sampling procedures. Agricultural laws, regulations and policies governing general inspection for agricultural pests. Detection and eradication techniques of plant diseases and pests relating to agricultural commodities. State laws and regulations of weights and measures. State laws andregulations of pesticide use enforcement. Applicable mapping and GIS Systems. Principles of technical report writing. Policies and procedures of the Agriculture Department. Budgeting procedures and techniques; inputting, monitoring and forecasting of budget for assigned programs. Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluations. Modern office procedures, mobile devices, methods and computer equipment. Principles and practices of work safety. English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Arithmetic, basic statistics and mathematical calculations. Ability to: On a continuous basis, analyze situations and develop solutions to situations involving pest identification and eradication and determination of accuracy of weighing and measuring devices; and enforce regulations; review, interpret and explain laws and regulations; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; and observe safety precautions, especially in the field. Intermittently sit a desk while compiling data and writing reports; walk, stand, climb and bend in the field; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation; write or use a keyboard to communicate; and lift very heavy weight. Utilize inspection and exam procedure manuals. Interpret, explain and enforce the full range of agricultural, pesticide and weights and measurements laws and regulations. Plan, organize, assign, supervise and coordinate work of subordinate personnel. Provide staff leadership and work direction. Read and interpret technical reports and data related to area of assignment. Maintain awareness of new technical developments, laws and regulations; quickly learn and assist in the implementation of new technologies and procedures. Utilize, follow and reference inspection and exam procedure manuals. Compile and maintain detailed inspection records and utilize computer databases and mobile applications to input, track and review inspections. Identify and understand the operation of technical equipment used for pest eradication and/or control; understand the effect of various weather conditions and patterns on pesticide applications. Perform agricultural, pesticide use enforcement and weights and measures regulatoryinspections of acomplex and difficult nature. Inspect and certify the accuracy of all commercial weighing and measuring devices for compliance with applicable laws, regulations, tolerances and specifications. Drive a large weight truck and operate a mechanical hoist that lifts 1000 pound standards for testing large capacity scales. Mount, pull and maneuver a trailer. Operate a crane. Quickly recognize and identify unusual pests or pests of a particularly destructive nature and problem solve to take appropriate eradication and protective actions. Compile, analyze and evaluate difficult and complex technical and statistical information. Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner. Obtain information through interview; work fairly and courteously with the public; and work effectively with interruption. Act quickly and calmly in emergency situations. Analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine proper course of action. Use a computer, mobile devicesand modern office equipment. Understand and follow written and oral instructions. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. SELECTION PROCEDURE Training & Experience Rating (100%) Based upon responses to thesupplemental questionnaire, the applicant’s education, training, and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list. CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination (which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation), sign a constitutional oath, and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S. For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation (which may include a voice stress analysis and/or a polygraph), and/or be bonded. Additionally, positions in law enforcement classifications and those supporting law enforcement functions will be required to complete a conviction history questionnaire prior to or during the interview process. Applicants for positions with access to Medi-Cal billing software or who are licensed providers must clear the Federal Exclusion List, credentialing, and social security verification. Failure to clear these requirements may result in an employment offer being withdrawn. Specific position(s) within this classification designated as Safety Sensitive may require applicants to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse and to provide consent for Placer County to conduct a full query of their records within the Clearinghouse prior to an offer of employment. SUBSTITUTE LISTS The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be certified as a substitute list for a substantially similar classification. For this purpose, a substantially similar classification is one at a lower level in the same classification (example: entry level vs. journey level) and/or a similar classification (similar work performed, similar training and experience qualifications required). If you are contacted for an interview by a County department, you will be informed of the classification and other relevant information. If you choose not to interview for a substantially similar classification, you will remain on the eligible list for which you originally applied. EMPLOYEES OF OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES Placer County offers an expedited process for qualifying certain applicants for interviews. Candidates currently employed, or employed within the last year, by a public agency operating under a personnel civil service or merit system may be eligible to be placed on a Public Agency Eligible List and certified as eligible for appointment to a similar job assignment without going through the examination process. For more information on the Public Agency Eligible List, to download forms, or to apply, please click here . EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County.Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program.It is the stated policy of Placer County that harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are prohibited and that all employees, applicants, agents, contractors, and interns/volunteers shall receive equal consideration and treatment.All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfer, and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, race (including traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, ancestry, religion (including creed and belief), national origin, citizenship, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, military and/or veteran status, sex (including parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), reproductive health decision making, political orientation, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Please contact theHuman ResourcesDepartment at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation. Conclusion For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Preciosa Ayala-Burkhardt, Administrative Technician, at payala@placer.ca.gov or (530) 886-4637. Closing Date/Time: 7/26/2023 5:00:00 PM
Apr 04, 2023
Full Time
Introduction Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. Placer County is currently accepting applications forAgricultural and Standards Inspector I/II/Senior. Each level in this job series hasdifferent minimum qualifications. Tobeeligible for more than one level in theseries,you must complete and submit separateapplications and supplemental questionnaires for each recruitment: Agricultural and Standards Inspector - I#2023-14501-01 Agricultural and Standards Inspector - II#2023-14502-01 Agricultural and Standards Inspector -Senior#2023-14504-01 Placer County is comprised of over 1,400 square miles of beautiful and diverse geography, ranging from the residential and commercial areas of South Placer, westward through the historic foothill areas of Auburn, Foresthill, and Colfax, and to the County's jewel of the North Lake Tahoe basin. Placer is a great place to live, work, play and learn.For more information about Placer County, please visit www.placer.ca.gov . POSITION INFORMATION The Placer County Agriculture Department has the immediate need to fill one (1) Agriculture and Standards Inspector vacancy. Appointment to this position may be made at a level commensurate to the qualifications of the successful candidate. Agricultural and Standards Inspectors perform inspections of agricultural crops; products; measuring devices; and pesticide use to determine compliance with and enforce applicable Federal, State, and County laws and regulations. The Department desires candidates who can work both independently and in a team environment, as well as those who are customer service oriented, can interact with the public, and strictly follow policies and procedures while enforcing State laws, regulations, and County ordinances. Incumbents must be willing to work outdoors and be exposed to all types of weather conditions. These classifications are scheduled to receive general wage increases of 4% in July 2023 and 4% in July 2024. BENEFITS Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees, including: Holidays: 14 paid holidays per year, 2 of which are floating holidays* Vacation leave: 10 days/year with ability to accrue 25 days/year Sick leave: 12 days/year* Cafeteria plan: 6% of employee’s salary will be contributed towards employee to use towards 401(k), dependent care, medical co-insurance, or cash Medical, dental, and vision insurance available for employees and dependents $50,000 life insurance policy at no cost to employee CalPERS retirement plans Retiree medical insurance Deferred compensation Education allowance: up to $1,200 per year Bilingual incentive: incumbents may be eligible for bilingual incentive pay depending upon operational needs and certification of proficiency. *Amounts will be prorated for part-time employees and employees hired after the first of the year. The information above represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire about the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department. For a detailed listing of benefits, please click here to view Professional benefits . For more information regarding the benefits Placer County has to offer please visit Placer County's Human Resources website. DEFINITION To interpret and enforcelaws and regulations of the State of California and the County pertaining to agriculture, pesticides, and weights and measures standards; to ensure fair competition among regulated industries, including a wide variety of retail businesses, pest control companies and agricultural producers; to govern the safe and effective use of pesticides across multiple industry sectors; and to protect the environment and the public. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the advanced journey level class in the Agricultural Inspector series. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed, complexity of duties assigned, independence of action taken, the amount of time spent performing duties andnature of the public contact made. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series including specialized inspection duties of a complex and difficult nature and exercise technical and functional supervision of lower level inspectors and may exercise direct supervision over Agricultural Inspector Aides.Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned areas of responsibility. This class is distinguished from the Agricultural and Standards Inspector I/II in that it performs more complex and difficult agricultural, weights and measures, and pesticide use enforcement and inspection duties and exercises direct supervision over assigned staff. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives direction fromassigned supervisory or management staff. Exercises technical and functional supervision over lower level inspectors and may exercise direct supervision over Agricultural Inspector Aides. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of assigned staff; participate in the selection of staff; coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; recommend discipline; implement discipline procedures as directed. Train and lead other technical staff in agricultural,pesticide use enforcement,and weights and measures inspection functions. Enforce State and County pesticide laws and regulations through issuance of permits, including restricted materials permits; on-site inspection and investigation;monitor application and use of pesticides;requiring a high level of skill. Analyze, compile, forecast, monitor and track assigned program needs, activities and budgets in order to obtain State and Federal funding; provide program activity data for billing purposes; draft proposals for Supervisor or Management review and approval. Investigate pesticide illness and property loss and environmental effects related to pesticide use. Conduct inspections of a difficult and complex nature at plant nurseries and feed stores for detection of potentially harmful diseases and pests; perform crop surveys. Conduct quarantine inspections requiring a high level of skill and issue certificates of quarantine compliance for outgoing plant material. Perform difficult and complex pest detection surveys in areas of known insect, weed and disease infestations; identify, documentand delineate new infestations; supervise pesticide applications. Conduct nursery inspections requiring a high level of skill and expertise for detection of pests; take appropriate action to eradicate harmful pests, issue certificates of compliance and notices of non-compliance,and recommend appropriate alternative actions. Review and approve pest control business regulations. Conduct fruit, vegetable, honey and egg quality control;perform apiary and swarm inspections requiring a high level of skill. Inspect field harvesting equipmentfor seed certification program. Review phytosanitary certificate applications, conduct commodity field inspections, issue certificates in accordance with Federal and State protocols. Conduct quantity control auditsof packaged commodities and priceverification inspections ofcommercial outlets. Conduct inspectionsof commercial weighing and measuringdevices (including scales and a wide variety of retail meters including motor fuel, electric vehicle charging stations, liquefied petroleum gas and other similar meters and systems)for accuracy and compliance with laws, regulations and established tolerances;issue County seal, as required; respond to and investigate complaints. Investigate firewood complaints in order to verify accurate quantity measurement. Conducts inspections of advertising, labeling, and minimum performance standards for petroleum and automotive products (including gasoline, diesel, and motor oil). Prepare initial drafts of administrative civil penalty documents for violations of agricultural, pesticide, and weights and measures laws and regulations for supervisory and management review; apply investigative techniques, collect and document evidence; and represent the department incivil penalty hearings. Take appropriate compliance and enforcement action; issue notices of violations of agricultural, pesticide, and weights and measures laws and regulations. Provide technical assistance to higher level supervisory or management staff as necessary. Represent the department to outside groups and organizations; participate in drafting information for brochures, training materials and presentations.. Prepare and maintaintechnical, administrative and regulatory reports, logsand statistical studies of a complex nature related to area of assignment; prepare written correspondence as necessary. Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other County employees,the public and regulated industries using principles of good customer service. Perform related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below. Experience and Training Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Two years of responsible journey level agricultural and weights and measures inspection experience performing duties similar to an Agricultural and Standards Inspector II with Placer County. Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in agricultural,biological, chemical or physical sciences; OR Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in any discipline with a minimum of 30 semester units, in one or any combination of the following disciplines: agricultural, biological, chemical, or physical sciences. Note: Applicants receiving their degree outside the United States must submit proof of accreditation by a recognized evaluation agency. Required License or Certificate: Possession of all eight County Agricultural Inspector/Biologist and Weights and Measures Inspector licenses issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture County Licensing Program. Possession of Class C,and ability to obtain, a valid Commercial Class A,B, or Cdriver's license with air brake, hazardous materials, and/or tanker endorsements as required depending upon the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: Basic principles of chemistry, physics, biology and botany. Principles and practices of agricultural, pesticideuse and weights and measures inspection. Rules for proper evidence gathering and sampling procedures. Agricultural laws, regulations and policies governing general inspection for agricultural pests. Detection and eradication techniques of plant diseases and pests relating to agricultural commodities. State laws and regulations of weights and measures. State laws andregulations of pesticide use enforcement. Applicable mapping and GIS Systems. Principles of technical report writing. Policies and procedures of the Agriculture Department. Budgeting procedures and techniques; inputting, monitoring and forecasting of budget for assigned programs. Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluations. Modern office procedures, mobile devices, methods and computer equipment. Principles and practices of work safety. English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Arithmetic, basic statistics and mathematical calculations. Ability to: On a continuous basis, analyze situations and develop solutions to situations involving pest identification and eradication and determination of accuracy of weighing and measuring devices; and enforce regulations; review, interpret and explain laws and regulations; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; and observe safety precautions, especially in the field. Intermittently sit a desk while compiling data and writing reports; walk, stand, climb and bend in the field; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation; write or use a keyboard to communicate; and lift very heavy weight. Utilize inspection and exam procedure manuals. Interpret, explain and enforce the full range of agricultural, pesticide and weights and measurements laws and regulations. Plan, organize, assign, supervise and coordinate work of subordinate personnel. Provide staff leadership and work direction. Read and interpret technical reports and data related to area of assignment. Maintain awareness of new technical developments, laws and regulations; quickly learn and assist in the implementation of new technologies and procedures. Utilize, follow and reference inspection and exam procedure manuals. Compile and maintain detailed inspection records and utilize computer databases and mobile applications to input, track and review inspections. Identify and understand the operation of technical equipment used for pest eradication and/or control; understand the effect of various weather conditions and patterns on pesticide applications. Perform agricultural, pesticide use enforcement and weights and measures regulatoryinspections of acomplex and difficult nature. Inspect and certify the accuracy of all commercial weighing and measuring devices for compliance with applicable laws, regulations, tolerances and specifications. Drive a large weight truck and operate a mechanical hoist that lifts 1000 pound standards for testing large capacity scales. Mount, pull and maneuver a trailer. Operate a crane. Quickly recognize and identify unusual pests or pests of a particularly destructive nature and problem solve to take appropriate eradication and protective actions. Compile, analyze and evaluate difficult and complex technical and statistical information. Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner. Obtain information through interview; work fairly and courteously with the public; and work effectively with interruption. Act quickly and calmly in emergency situations. Analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine proper course of action. Use a computer, mobile devicesand modern office equipment. Understand and follow written and oral instructions. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. SELECTION PROCEDURE Training & Experience Rating (100%) Based upon responses to thesupplemental questionnaire, the applicant’s education, training, and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list. CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination (which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation), sign a constitutional oath, and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S. For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation (which may include a voice stress analysis and/or a polygraph), and/or be bonded. Additionally, positions in law enforcement classifications and those supporting law enforcement functions will be required to complete a conviction history questionnaire prior to or during the interview process. Applicants for positions with access to Medi-Cal billing software or who are licensed providers must clear the Federal Exclusion List, credentialing, and social security verification. Failure to clear these requirements may result in an employment offer being withdrawn. Specific position(s) within this classification designated as Safety Sensitive may require applicants to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse and to provide consent for Placer County to conduct a full query of their records within the Clearinghouse prior to an offer of employment. SUBSTITUTE LISTS The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be certified as a substitute list for a substantially similar classification. For this purpose, a substantially similar classification is one at a lower level in the same classification (example: entry level vs. journey level) and/or a similar classification (similar work performed, similar training and experience qualifications required). If you are contacted for an interview by a County department, you will be informed of the classification and other relevant information. If you choose not to interview for a substantially similar classification, you will remain on the eligible list for which you originally applied. EMPLOYEES OF OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES Placer County offers an expedited process for qualifying certain applicants for interviews. Candidates currently employed, or employed within the last year, by a public agency operating under a personnel civil service or merit system may be eligible to be placed on a Public Agency Eligible List and certified as eligible for appointment to a similar job assignment without going through the examination process. For more information on the Public Agency Eligible List, to download forms, or to apply, please click here . EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County.Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program.It is the stated policy of Placer County that harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are prohibited and that all employees, applicants, agents, contractors, and interns/volunteers shall receive equal consideration and treatment.All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfer, and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, race (including traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, ancestry, religion (including creed and belief), national origin, citizenship, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, military and/or veteran status, sex (including parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), reproductive health decision making, political orientation, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Please contact theHuman ResourcesDepartment at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation. Conclusion For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Preciosa Ayala-Burkhardt, Administrative Technician, at payala@placer.ca.gov or (530) 886-4637. Closing Date/Time: 7/26/2023 5:00:00 PM
PLACER COUNTY, CA
Auburn, California, United States
Introduction Placer County is comprised of over 1,400 square miles of beautiful and diverse geography, ranging from the residential and commercial areas of South Placer, through the historic foothill areas of Auburn, Foresthill, and Colfax, and to the County's jewel of the North Lake Tahoe basin. Placer is a great place to live, work, play, and learn! For more information about Placer County, please visit www.placer.ca.gov . POSITION INFORMATION The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help and/or permanent vacancies as they arise. Temporary/Extra-help assignments are limited to 28 hours per week with a cap of 999 hours (or 960 hours for CalPERS retired annuitants) in a fiscal year and are not eligible for benefits.Extra-help appointments made from this eligible list may transition to permanent status, should vacancies arise. This classification is scheduled to receive general wage increases of 4% in July 2023 and 4% in July 2024. BENEFITS Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees, including: Holidays: 14 paid holidays per year, 2 of which are floating holidays* Vacation leave: 10 days/year with ability to accrue 25 days/year Sick leave: 12 days/year* Cafeteria plan: 6% of employee’s salary will be contributed towards employee to use towards 401(k), dependent care, medical co-insurance, or cash Medical, dental, and vision insurance available for employees and dependents $50,000 life insurance policy at no cost to employee CalPERS retirement plans Retiree medical insurance Deferred compensation Education allowance: up to $1,200 per year Bilingual incentive: incumbents may be eligible for bilingual incentive pay depending upon operational needs and certification of proficiency. *Amounts will be prorated for part-time employees and employees hired after the first of the year. The information above represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire about the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department. For a detailed listing of benefits, please click here to view General benefits . For more information regarding the benefits Placer County has to offer, please visit Placer County's Human Resources website. DEFINITION To perform a variety of the more specialized and responsible administrative, clerical, and document processing functions for an assigned program or project. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the advanced journey level class in the Administrative Clerk series. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assigned, the complexity of duties assigned, independence of action taken, and by the nature of the public contact made. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series including performing administrative clerical duties which require specialized knowledge related to area of assignment or providing technical and functional supervision over assigned clerical staff. Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned area of responsibility. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general supervision from management professional or supervisory personnel, and may receive technical and functional supervision from higher level clerical staff. May exercise technical and functional supervision over clerical personnel. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Relieve supervisor or other department staff of administrative support service functions; utilize independent judgment and initiative. Act as interdepartmental liaison relating to administrative or project support functions for the office and for compliance with County regulations and practices relating to those functions. Perform complex administrative clerical duties related to a programmatic area of assignment. Conduct field site visits as necessary. Perform full time data entry of complex department documents including preparation, formatting and proofreading. Interpret, apply and explain policies and procedures related to area of assignment; respond to individuals requesting services related to area of assignment. Prepare correspondence and supporting documentation relating to area of assignment; maintain accurate records and files of program activities. Respond to public inquires, both on the telephone and in person, and refer to appropriate staff member for more complex information as appropriate; exhibit familiarity with functions of the County. Act as information source to inquiries not requiring the supervisor's attention and otherwise assist in representing the department by telephone and in person; compose correspondence as required. Collect information from a variety of documents pertinent to assigned department or functional area of responsibility; compile data for reports; prepare routine reports as required. Maintain and monitor records and files; follow up on due dates; perform other monitoring functions to ensure timely completion of work. Assist in preparation of a program budget and track expenditures during the year. May perform secretarial duties as necessary; type, proofread and edit correspondence, reports, proposals and contracts. Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other County employees and the public using principles of good customer service. Perform related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Experience and Training Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible clerical experience. Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Required License or Certificate: May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Filing and record keeping systems Basic mathematical calculations. Personal computer and office equipment necessary for successful job performance. Business letter and report writing. Ability to: On a continuous basis, sit at a desk and/or stand at counter for long periods of time. Intermittently twist and reach office equipment; write and use keyboard to communicate through written means; run errands; lift light weight. Mentally analyze assignments received, differentiate between two or three sets of information, identify and interpret general department information, know, observe, problem solve, remember, understand, explain, and count. Understand the organization and operations of the County and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities. Organize duties and determine priorities in order to meet assigned deadlines. Interpret, explain and apply operating policies, rules and procedures of assigned function. Establish and maintain basic financial records; perform mathematical calculations. Assign and review the work of others. Compile and maintain extensive records and files. Type at a speed of 45 words per minute. Operate a variety of office machines and computer equipment. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. SELECTION PROCEDURE Written Examination (100%) After the posted filing deadline, qualified candidates will receive a notification via email when the examination is available. The online examination may include multiple choice, true/false, fill-in, matching, and/or essay type questions directly related to the required knowledge and abilities for this classification. Note: Candidates will have approximately three (3) calendar days from the date of notification to complete the online examination. Only one attempt will be permitted. CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination (which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation), sign a constitutional oath, and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S. For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation (which may include a voice stress analysis and/or a polygraph), and/or be bonded. Additionally, positions in law enforcement classifications and those supporting law enforcement functions will be required to complete a conviction history questionnaire prior to or during the interview process. Applicants for positions with access to Medi-Cal billing software or who are licensed providers must clear the Federal Exclusion List, credentialing, and social security verification. Failure to clear these requirements may result in an employment offer being withdrawn. SUBSTITUTE LISTS The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be certified as a substitute list for a substantially similar classification. For this purpose, a substantially similar classification is one at a lower level in the same classification (example: entry level vs. journey level) and/or a similar classification (similar work performed, similar training and experience qualifications required). If you are contacted for an interview by a County department, you will be informed of the classification and other relevant information. If you choose not to interview for a substantially similar classification, you will remain on the eligible list for which you originally applied. EMPLOYEES OF OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES Placer County offers an expedited process for qualifying certain applicants for interviews. Candidates currently employed, or employed within the last year, by a public agency operating under a personnel civil service or merit system may be eligible to be placed on a Public Agency Eligible List and certified as eligible for appointment to a similar job assignment without going through the examination process. For more information on the Public Agency Eligible List, to download forms, or to apply, please click here . EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County.Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program.It is the stated policy of Placer County that harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are prohibited and that all employees, applicants, agents, contractors, and interns/volunteers shall receive equal consideration and treatment.All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfer, and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, race (including traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, ancestry, religion (including creed and belief), national origin, citizenship, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, military and/or veteran status, sex (including parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), reproductive health decision making, political orientation, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Please contact theHuman ResourcesDepartment at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation. Selection Plan Tentative Recruitment Timeline: Week of 6/5/2023 Minimum Qualifications Screening Week of 6/19/2023 Online Examination Week of 6/26/2023 Eligible List Established Conclusion For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Jennifer Tucker, Administrative Technician, at JMTucker@placer.ca.gov or (530) 886-4667. Closing Date/Time: 6/8/2023 5:00:00 PM
May 25, 2023
Full Time
Introduction Placer County is comprised of over 1,400 square miles of beautiful and diverse geography, ranging from the residential and commercial areas of South Placer, through the historic foothill areas of Auburn, Foresthill, and Colfax, and to the County's jewel of the North Lake Tahoe basin. Placer is a great place to live, work, play, and learn! For more information about Placer County, please visit www.placer.ca.gov . POSITION INFORMATION The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help and/or permanent vacancies as they arise. Temporary/Extra-help assignments are limited to 28 hours per week with a cap of 999 hours (or 960 hours for CalPERS retired annuitants) in a fiscal year and are not eligible for benefits.Extra-help appointments made from this eligible list may transition to permanent status, should vacancies arise. This classification is scheduled to receive general wage increases of 4% in July 2023 and 4% in July 2024. BENEFITS Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees, including: Holidays: 14 paid holidays per year, 2 of which are floating holidays* Vacation leave: 10 days/year with ability to accrue 25 days/year Sick leave: 12 days/year* Cafeteria plan: 6% of employee’s salary will be contributed towards employee to use towards 401(k), dependent care, medical co-insurance, or cash Medical, dental, and vision insurance available for employees and dependents $50,000 life insurance policy at no cost to employee CalPERS retirement plans Retiree medical insurance Deferred compensation Education allowance: up to $1,200 per year Bilingual incentive: incumbents may be eligible for bilingual incentive pay depending upon operational needs and certification of proficiency. *Amounts will be prorated for part-time employees and employees hired after the first of the year. The information above represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire about the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department. For a detailed listing of benefits, please click here to view General benefits . For more information regarding the benefits Placer County has to offer, please visit Placer County's Human Resources website. DEFINITION To perform a variety of the more specialized and responsible administrative, clerical, and document processing functions for an assigned program or project. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the advanced journey level class in the Administrative Clerk series. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assigned, the complexity of duties assigned, independence of action taken, and by the nature of the public contact made. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series including performing administrative clerical duties which require specialized knowledge related to area of assignment or providing technical and functional supervision over assigned clerical staff. Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned area of responsibility. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general supervision from management professional or supervisory personnel, and may receive technical and functional supervision from higher level clerical staff. May exercise technical and functional supervision over clerical personnel. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Relieve supervisor or other department staff of administrative support service functions; utilize independent judgment and initiative. Act as interdepartmental liaison relating to administrative or project support functions for the office and for compliance with County regulations and practices relating to those functions. Perform complex administrative clerical duties related to a programmatic area of assignment. Conduct field site visits as necessary. Perform full time data entry of complex department documents including preparation, formatting and proofreading. Interpret, apply and explain policies and procedures related to area of assignment; respond to individuals requesting services related to area of assignment. Prepare correspondence and supporting documentation relating to area of assignment; maintain accurate records and files of program activities. Respond to public inquires, both on the telephone and in person, and refer to appropriate staff member for more complex information as appropriate; exhibit familiarity with functions of the County. Act as information source to inquiries not requiring the supervisor's attention and otherwise assist in representing the department by telephone and in person; compose correspondence as required. Collect information from a variety of documents pertinent to assigned department or functional area of responsibility; compile data for reports; prepare routine reports as required. Maintain and monitor records and files; follow up on due dates; perform other monitoring functions to ensure timely completion of work. Assist in preparation of a program budget and track expenditures during the year. May perform secretarial duties as necessary; type, proofread and edit correspondence, reports, proposals and contracts. Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other County employees and the public using principles of good customer service. Perform related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Experience and Training Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible clerical experience. Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Required License or Certificate: May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Filing and record keeping systems Basic mathematical calculations. Personal computer and office equipment necessary for successful job performance. Business letter and report writing. Ability to: On a continuous basis, sit at a desk and/or stand at counter for long periods of time. Intermittently twist and reach office equipment; write and use keyboard to communicate through written means; run errands; lift light weight. Mentally analyze assignments received, differentiate between two or three sets of information, identify and interpret general department information, know, observe, problem solve, remember, understand, explain, and count. Understand the organization and operations of the County and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities. Organize duties and determine priorities in order to meet assigned deadlines. Interpret, explain and apply operating policies, rules and procedures of assigned function. Establish and maintain basic financial records; perform mathematical calculations. Assign and review the work of others. Compile and maintain extensive records and files. Type at a speed of 45 words per minute. Operate a variety of office machines and computer equipment. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. SELECTION PROCEDURE Written Examination (100%) After the posted filing deadline, qualified candidates will receive a notification via email when the examination is available. The online examination may include multiple choice, true/false, fill-in, matching, and/or essay type questions directly related to the required knowledge and abilities for this classification. Note: Candidates will have approximately three (3) calendar days from the date of notification to complete the online examination. Only one attempt will be permitted. CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination (which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation), sign a constitutional oath, and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S. For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation (which may include a voice stress analysis and/or a polygraph), and/or be bonded. Additionally, positions in law enforcement classifications and those supporting law enforcement functions will be required to complete a conviction history questionnaire prior to or during the interview process. Applicants for positions with access to Medi-Cal billing software or who are licensed providers must clear the Federal Exclusion List, credentialing, and social security verification. Failure to clear these requirements may result in an employment offer being withdrawn. SUBSTITUTE LISTS The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be certified as a substitute list for a substantially similar classification. For this purpose, a substantially similar classification is one at a lower level in the same classification (example: entry level vs. journey level) and/or a similar classification (similar work performed, similar training and experience qualifications required). If you are contacted for an interview by a County department, you will be informed of the classification and other relevant information. If you choose not to interview for a substantially similar classification, you will remain on the eligible list for which you originally applied. EMPLOYEES OF OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES Placer County offers an expedited process for qualifying certain applicants for interviews. Candidates currently employed, or employed within the last year, by a public agency operating under a personnel civil service or merit system may be eligible to be placed on a Public Agency Eligible List and certified as eligible for appointment to a similar job assignment without going through the examination process. For more information on the Public Agency Eligible List, to download forms, or to apply, please click here . EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County.Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program.It is the stated policy of Placer County that harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are prohibited and that all employees, applicants, agents, contractors, and interns/volunteers shall receive equal consideration and treatment.All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfer, and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, race (including traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, ancestry, religion (including creed and belief), national origin, citizenship, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, military and/or veteran status, sex (including parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), reproductive health decision making, political orientation, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Please contact theHuman ResourcesDepartment at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation. Selection Plan Tentative Recruitment Timeline: Week of 6/5/2023 Minimum Qualifications Screening Week of 6/19/2023 Online Examination Week of 6/26/2023 Eligible List Established Conclusion For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Jennifer Tucker, Administrative Technician, at JMTucker@placer.ca.gov or (530) 886-4667. Closing Date/Time: 6/8/2023 5:00:00 PM