Minimum Qualifications Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university plus four (4) years full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: accounting, auditing, budget preparation/analysis, financial, statistical analysis. A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience. Licenses or Certifications: None. Notes to Applicants THE DEPARTMENT MAY CLOSE THIS JOB POSTING AT ANY TIME AFTER 7 DAYS . The Financial Services Department mission is to maintain the financial and economic integrity of the City; provide comprehensive and integrated financial management, administration, and support services to City departments and other customers; and develop and lead innovative programs that increase the prosperity of Austinites, businesses, and diverse neighborhoods, creating a cultural and economic environment that enhances the vitality of the community. Position Overview: This position provides advanced professional level knowledge and skills including budget, financial and performance metrics monitoring and analysis to support financial decision making and works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. Ninety (90) day provision for additional vacancy: When the same or an additional vacancy occurs within a department in the same job title within 90 days after the start date of the top candidate, the hiring department may offer the additional position to another candidate from the same candidate pool. Application Instructions and Top Candidate Requirements: A detailed and complete Employment Application is required. Resume and Cover Letter are required and will not be accepted in lieu of a complete online Employment Application. Employment history dates on resume should match online Employment Application. Employment history dates must include month and year. Please include contact information from previous employers. Top Candidates may be subject to a skills assessment. The candidate selected for this position may be required to provide proof of education. This position will require a pre-employment Criminal Background Investigation. Travel If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program , you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations. Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and wellness benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information . Pay Range $32.89 - $41.93 Hours Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Work schedules are implemented to meet the requirements of the department and are subject to change based on business needs. Note : Effective January 1, 2024, non-executive staff eligible to telework must be in the office at least three (3) days per week. Job Close Date 09/29/2023 Type of Posting External Department Financial Services Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Preferred Qualifications Preferred Experience: Experience in statistical analysis and economic forecasting. Experience working with and creating complex spreadsheets, creating formulas, and using pivot tables to create charts and graphs, and developing reports. Experience writing professional and technical reports including analysis of complex business problems and quantitative analysis. Ability to travel to more than one work location. Duties, Functions and Responsibilities Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Prepares operating/grant/capital budgets with departments by basing budget on actual performance, previous budget figures, estimated revenue, expense reports and other factors. Assists in developing and monitoring budgets at the fund level including revenue, expenditures, appropriations and fund balances. Monitors and tracks operating/grant/capital budgets for financial reporting. Develops current year estimate on departmental expenditures and revenue. Prepares and/or finalizes budgetary reports for stakeholders (i.e. city council, management and the public) by preparing and reviewing financial data, narratives and fund summaries. Monitors and tracks performance measures and provides internal review and assessment of department measures to confirm data and trend accuracy and the appropriateness of the methodology used in measurement creation and tracking. Writes and reviews financial documents. Provides managers with planning and control information by assembling and analyzing historical financial data; identifying trends; providing forecasts; explaining processes and techniques. Finalizes and approves requests for council action ( RCA ) by providing substantial assistance to departments and appropriate managers in the development of budget amendment RCAs. Provides financial/budgetary training to staff and makes recommendations on operational changes as needed. Serves as lead on special projects/assignments. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Maintains effective communication and good working relationships with all internal and external interfaces. Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised: May provide leadership, training, and guidance to others. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Knowledge of the processes and theories used for public budgetary and financial policies. Knowledge of business intelligence tools. Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees and the public. Skill in gathering and analyzing financial data. Skill in effective oral and/or written communication. Skill in processing large volumes of numerical data. Skill in resolving problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgment. Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines. Skill in project management and/or oversight. Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1. The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk. Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * The Budget Analyst III position requires: Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university plus four (4) years full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: accounting, auditing, budget preparation/analysis, financial, statistical analysis. A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience. Do you meet these minimum qualifications? Yes No * Please describe how you meet these minimum qualifications. Please detail how you meet the educational requirements (if applicable), account for the years of related experience (if applicable), and explain any substitutions of experience for education, or vice-versa (if applicable). (Open Ended Question) * This position requires a criminal background check. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired. I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Check * Describe you experience in statistical analysis and economic forecasting. Please indicate in your response the specific position(s) on your application where you obtained this experience and how many years of experience you have. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience working with and creating complex spreadsheets, creating formulas, and using pivot tables to create charts and graphs, and developing reports. Please indicate in your response the specific position(s) on your application where you obtained this experience and how many years of experience you have. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience writing professional and technical reports including analysis of complex business problems and quantitative analysis. Please indicate in your response the specific position(s) on your application where you obtained this experience and how many years of experience you have. (Open Ended Question) * Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties? (Open Ended Question) Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents
Aug 17, 2023
Full Time
Minimum Qualifications Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university plus four (4) years full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: accounting, auditing, budget preparation/analysis, financial, statistical analysis. A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience. Licenses or Certifications: None. Notes to Applicants THE DEPARTMENT MAY CLOSE THIS JOB POSTING AT ANY TIME AFTER 7 DAYS . The Financial Services Department mission is to maintain the financial and economic integrity of the City; provide comprehensive and integrated financial management, administration, and support services to City departments and other customers; and develop and lead innovative programs that increase the prosperity of Austinites, businesses, and diverse neighborhoods, creating a cultural and economic environment that enhances the vitality of the community. Position Overview: This position provides advanced professional level knowledge and skills including budget, financial and performance metrics monitoring and analysis to support financial decision making and works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. Ninety (90) day provision for additional vacancy: When the same or an additional vacancy occurs within a department in the same job title within 90 days after the start date of the top candidate, the hiring department may offer the additional position to another candidate from the same candidate pool. Application Instructions and Top Candidate Requirements: A detailed and complete Employment Application is required. Resume and Cover Letter are required and will not be accepted in lieu of a complete online Employment Application. Employment history dates on resume should match online Employment Application. Employment history dates must include month and year. Please include contact information from previous employers. Top Candidates may be subject to a skills assessment. The candidate selected for this position may be required to provide proof of education. This position will require a pre-employment Criminal Background Investigation. Travel If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program , you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations. Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and wellness benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information . Pay Range $32.89 - $41.93 Hours Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Work schedules are implemented to meet the requirements of the department and are subject to change based on business needs. Note : Effective January 1, 2024, non-executive staff eligible to telework must be in the office at least three (3) days per week. Job Close Date 09/29/2023 Type of Posting External Department Financial Services Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Preferred Qualifications Preferred Experience: Experience in statistical analysis and economic forecasting. Experience working with and creating complex spreadsheets, creating formulas, and using pivot tables to create charts and graphs, and developing reports. Experience writing professional and technical reports including analysis of complex business problems and quantitative analysis. Ability to travel to more than one work location. Duties, Functions and Responsibilities Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Prepares operating/grant/capital budgets with departments by basing budget on actual performance, previous budget figures, estimated revenue, expense reports and other factors. Assists in developing and monitoring budgets at the fund level including revenue, expenditures, appropriations and fund balances. Monitors and tracks operating/grant/capital budgets for financial reporting. Develops current year estimate on departmental expenditures and revenue. Prepares and/or finalizes budgetary reports for stakeholders (i.e. city council, management and the public) by preparing and reviewing financial data, narratives and fund summaries. Monitors and tracks performance measures and provides internal review and assessment of department measures to confirm data and trend accuracy and the appropriateness of the methodology used in measurement creation and tracking. Writes and reviews financial documents. Provides managers with planning and control information by assembling and analyzing historical financial data; identifying trends; providing forecasts; explaining processes and techniques. Finalizes and approves requests for council action ( RCA ) by providing substantial assistance to departments and appropriate managers in the development of budget amendment RCAs. Provides financial/budgetary training to staff and makes recommendations on operational changes as needed. Serves as lead on special projects/assignments. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Maintains effective communication and good working relationships with all internal and external interfaces. Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised: May provide leadership, training, and guidance to others. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Knowledge of the processes and theories used for public budgetary and financial policies. Knowledge of business intelligence tools. Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees and the public. Skill in gathering and analyzing financial data. Skill in effective oral and/or written communication. Skill in processing large volumes of numerical data. Skill in resolving problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgment. Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines. Skill in project management and/or oversight. Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1. The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk. Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * The Budget Analyst III position requires: Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university plus four (4) years full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: accounting, auditing, budget preparation/analysis, financial, statistical analysis. A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience. Do you meet these minimum qualifications? Yes No * Please describe how you meet these minimum qualifications. Please detail how you meet the educational requirements (if applicable), account for the years of related experience (if applicable), and explain any substitutions of experience for education, or vice-versa (if applicable). (Open Ended Question) * This position requires a criminal background check. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired. I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Check * Describe you experience in statistical analysis and economic forecasting. Please indicate in your response the specific position(s) on your application where you obtained this experience and how many years of experience you have. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience working with and creating complex spreadsheets, creating formulas, and using pivot tables to create charts and graphs, and developing reports. Please indicate in your response the specific position(s) on your application where you obtained this experience and how many years of experience you have. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience writing professional and technical reports including analysis of complex business problems and quantitative analysis. Please indicate in your response the specific position(s) on your application where you obtained this experience and how many years of experience you have. (Open Ended Question) * Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties? (Open Ended Question) Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents
City of Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon, United States
The Position Job Appointment: Full Time, Permanent Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 8-5 with occasional evening meetings. Work Location: In person at 9911 SE Bush St, Portland, OR 97266 with occasional hybrid opportunity. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, click here . Benefits: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position is or may be eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees. Union Representation: T his classification was recently recognized as represented by a new labor union, City of Portland Professional Workers (CPPW). Terms and Conditions are currently being negotiated as part of a new CPPW collective bargaining agreement. To view labor agreements, current and future, please click here . Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need respond to the supplemental questions, attach a resume and equity statement. Position Summary The Equity Manager is a strategist-provides discerning assessment of internal programs with a focus on improving access, creating a culture of belonging, and in breaking down barriers toward continued growth in equity, diversity, and inclusion. The Equity Manager is responsible for working with leaders to operationalize equity, inclusion, and anti-racism principles to ensure BOEC policies and practices reflect the needs of staff and the communities it serves. Strategic Leader The Equity Manager is essential to help ensure that BOEC proactively develops cross bureau and city policies, practices, and actions, as well as to help influence attitudes within the Bureau to support equity. This position reports to and works closely with the bureau director. This position also works independently and has a high level of discretion in duties and assignments, which include leading equity initiatives formalized in the BOEC Strategic Plan. The position's responsibilities are broad in scope, strategic in nature, and impact all of the Bureau's employees, operations, programs, and service partnerships. Collaborator Advancing a culture of inclusion and innovation is a team effort. This position cultivates intentional relationships with Leadership Team, Equity Committee, supervisors, and service line staff and the commissioner's office to address disparities and a shared advancement of racial equity. Externally, this position fosters authentic, meaningful relationships with community members and partners to facilitate equitable and inclusive feedback loops between BOEC and the communities most impacted by safety inequities. The position brings forth and bridges the needs community has and recommends how best to respond to community needs within an equity framework across the bureau's functions and agency partnerships. Outcomes Focused This position defines and builds proactive policy initiatives to provide culturally responsive and equitable services to all Portlanders, especially underserved populations, such as Black, Indigenous, immigrant and communities of color and people with disabilities. The Equity Manager uses audits, data and analysis to measure and drive outcomes, and builds resources and funding to integrate best practices. The Equity Manager holds the bureau accountable to City Council, and the community to acknowledge and meet equitable performance measures. As an Equity Manager you will: Lead bureau-wide strategic planning, implementation, and maintenance for equity initiatives; monitor performance. Work with leadership and staff in planning, funding, analysis of financial impacts of business and equity decisions. Develops and presents technical analyses, observations, and conclusions. Writes strategic initiatives and projects that promote equity, diversity and inclusion in both internal workforce development and external equity for communities. Assess progress and set performance indicators, performance evaluations, and budgeting for outcomes for the Strategic Plan and Equity Plan. Lead citywide teams and work with program and bureau staff on collecting data and developing reports on the progress of the Equity outcomes and performance indicators to internal leadership, Commissioner-in-Charge. Identify and oversee with a high level of discretion policy, program and funding priorities and direct utilization of resources to carry out equitable goals and objectives. Analyze historic trends and irregularities, such as language translation use and engagement, and interpret data across industries. Adapt budgeting and programs to match performance and outcomes. Manage bureau Equity Division budget and spending. Monitor and support program, project development and management. Determine whether performance is acceptable and identify opportunities for improvement. Evaluate bureau efforts and provide coaching and equity goal setting to senior leadership on adapting programs using an equity framework. Provide training, problem solving, and guidance on equity. Build trust with constituents and diverse community groups community stakeholders, community equity advisory councils, etc. to have a strong relationship focused on diversity, equity and inclusion. Attends community-based meetings with community partners, community groups, city staff, and other jurisdictional partners. Plan, coordinate, and implement targeted outreach and engagement strategies to advance equity within the bureau's policies, programs, and services. Provide guidance and assistance to bureau leadership with establishing Bureau equity and anti-racism objectives for performance management. Supervise and oversee consultants, contractors, and staff. Track and monitor related performance. About the Bureau The Bureau of Emergency Communications (BOEC) is responsible for receiving calls for help, triaging, and dispatching response for Portland and all Multnomah County. BOEC is committed to serving and protecting the safety of the diverse community and partner first responders. The Office of the Director is responsible for bureau leadership, strategic direction, managing process improvement, and developing policy. The entire Leadership Team promotes equity through its service delivery, internal operations, organizational culture, and in its work with partners and the community. The Equity Division connects the work of our bureau and its staff to strategies for equitable community outcomes that allow all to prosper, particularly low-income communities, communities with disabilities and immigrant and communities of color. This division provides programmatic and policy recommendations to bureau leadership, managers/supervisors and staff through consultation, strategic direction, technical assistance, collaboration, and training. Have a question? Contact Information: Loan Tran Polanco, Recruiter Bureau of Human Resources Loan.Tran@portlandoregon.gov To Qualify The following minimum qualifications are required for this position: Knowledge of the principles of equity and public administration Ability to collaborate with communities of color and people traditionally underrepresented in local decision - making, facilitate inclusive participation in programs and activities, communicate cross-culturally Ability to evaluate consultant proposals, administer and oversee the management of consultant contracts Knowledge of the principles of project planning and management. Ability to analyze, interpret, explain, and apply relevant laws, regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of basic budgeting principle and account tracking. Applicants must also possess: (list of appropriate items) Must have reliable transportation to attend meetings and events such as public transportation, rideshare (no reimbursement) or driving a vehicle. Employee must have a valid state driver license and acceptable driving record to operate a city vehicle. Ability to pass a comprehensive background investigation. Although not required, you may have one or more of the following: Experience working with equity in a government agency. Experience with public administration budgeting and account tracking The Recruitment Process STEP 1: Apply online between 9/18/2023 through 10/02/2023 Required Application Materials: Resume Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions) Equity Statement (see below for instructions) Optional Application Materials: If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) by the closing date of the recruitment. Equity Statement Instructions Your equity and anti-racism statement should outline your commitment and experience successfully developing and delivering equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist approaches to your work. Experiences may include, but are not limited to the following: Lived experience as a member of an underrepresented group. Experience living, working, and meaningfully engaging with individuals with a variety of identities; and, Track record of instilling equity, inclusion, and anti-racist practices within operations. If your experiences are different from those listed and you have a commitment to equity, anti-racism, and inclusion, please explain how you will manifest that commitment in this position. Application Tips: Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement. Your résumé should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions. Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis : Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience. Do not attach any additional documents. Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment. All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted. Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: 9/25/2023 to 10/06/203 An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%. Your résumé and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification. You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information. Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection. Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of 10/09/2023 Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. (Update if a Ranked list or other type of list is used) Step 4: Selection (Interview): Mid/Late October Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list. Step 5: Contingent Offer of Employment: November/December 2023 Some positions will require those offered employment to complete and sign a criminal background statement before being considered for employment. Step 6: Start Date: November/December 2023 A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met. *Timeline is approximate and subject to change. Additional Information Click here for additional information regarding the following: City of Portland Core Values Recruitment Process - Work Status Equal Employment Opportunity Veteran Preference ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Closing Date/Time: 10/2/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Sep 19, 2023
Full Time
The Position Job Appointment: Full Time, Permanent Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 8-5 with occasional evening meetings. Work Location: In person at 9911 SE Bush St, Portland, OR 97266 with occasional hybrid opportunity. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, click here . Benefits: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position is or may be eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees. Union Representation: T his classification was recently recognized as represented by a new labor union, City of Portland Professional Workers (CPPW). Terms and Conditions are currently being negotiated as part of a new CPPW collective bargaining agreement. To view labor agreements, current and future, please click here . Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need respond to the supplemental questions, attach a resume and equity statement. Position Summary The Equity Manager is a strategist-provides discerning assessment of internal programs with a focus on improving access, creating a culture of belonging, and in breaking down barriers toward continued growth in equity, diversity, and inclusion. The Equity Manager is responsible for working with leaders to operationalize equity, inclusion, and anti-racism principles to ensure BOEC policies and practices reflect the needs of staff and the communities it serves. Strategic Leader The Equity Manager is essential to help ensure that BOEC proactively develops cross bureau and city policies, practices, and actions, as well as to help influence attitudes within the Bureau to support equity. This position reports to and works closely with the bureau director. This position also works independently and has a high level of discretion in duties and assignments, which include leading equity initiatives formalized in the BOEC Strategic Plan. The position's responsibilities are broad in scope, strategic in nature, and impact all of the Bureau's employees, operations, programs, and service partnerships. Collaborator Advancing a culture of inclusion and innovation is a team effort. This position cultivates intentional relationships with Leadership Team, Equity Committee, supervisors, and service line staff and the commissioner's office to address disparities and a shared advancement of racial equity. Externally, this position fosters authentic, meaningful relationships with community members and partners to facilitate equitable and inclusive feedback loops between BOEC and the communities most impacted by safety inequities. The position brings forth and bridges the needs community has and recommends how best to respond to community needs within an equity framework across the bureau's functions and agency partnerships. Outcomes Focused This position defines and builds proactive policy initiatives to provide culturally responsive and equitable services to all Portlanders, especially underserved populations, such as Black, Indigenous, immigrant and communities of color and people with disabilities. The Equity Manager uses audits, data and analysis to measure and drive outcomes, and builds resources and funding to integrate best practices. The Equity Manager holds the bureau accountable to City Council, and the community to acknowledge and meet equitable performance measures. As an Equity Manager you will: Lead bureau-wide strategic planning, implementation, and maintenance for equity initiatives; monitor performance. Work with leadership and staff in planning, funding, analysis of financial impacts of business and equity decisions. Develops and presents technical analyses, observations, and conclusions. Writes strategic initiatives and projects that promote equity, diversity and inclusion in both internal workforce development and external equity for communities. Assess progress and set performance indicators, performance evaluations, and budgeting for outcomes for the Strategic Plan and Equity Plan. Lead citywide teams and work with program and bureau staff on collecting data and developing reports on the progress of the Equity outcomes and performance indicators to internal leadership, Commissioner-in-Charge. Identify and oversee with a high level of discretion policy, program and funding priorities and direct utilization of resources to carry out equitable goals and objectives. Analyze historic trends and irregularities, such as language translation use and engagement, and interpret data across industries. Adapt budgeting and programs to match performance and outcomes. Manage bureau Equity Division budget and spending. Monitor and support program, project development and management. Determine whether performance is acceptable and identify opportunities for improvement. Evaluate bureau efforts and provide coaching and equity goal setting to senior leadership on adapting programs using an equity framework. Provide training, problem solving, and guidance on equity. Build trust with constituents and diverse community groups community stakeholders, community equity advisory councils, etc. to have a strong relationship focused on diversity, equity and inclusion. Attends community-based meetings with community partners, community groups, city staff, and other jurisdictional partners. Plan, coordinate, and implement targeted outreach and engagement strategies to advance equity within the bureau's policies, programs, and services. Provide guidance and assistance to bureau leadership with establishing Bureau equity and anti-racism objectives for performance management. Supervise and oversee consultants, contractors, and staff. Track and monitor related performance. About the Bureau The Bureau of Emergency Communications (BOEC) is responsible for receiving calls for help, triaging, and dispatching response for Portland and all Multnomah County. BOEC is committed to serving and protecting the safety of the diverse community and partner first responders. The Office of the Director is responsible for bureau leadership, strategic direction, managing process improvement, and developing policy. The entire Leadership Team promotes equity through its service delivery, internal operations, organizational culture, and in its work with partners and the community. The Equity Division connects the work of our bureau and its staff to strategies for equitable community outcomes that allow all to prosper, particularly low-income communities, communities with disabilities and immigrant and communities of color. This division provides programmatic and policy recommendations to bureau leadership, managers/supervisors and staff through consultation, strategic direction, technical assistance, collaboration, and training. Have a question? Contact Information: Loan Tran Polanco, Recruiter Bureau of Human Resources Loan.Tran@portlandoregon.gov To Qualify The following minimum qualifications are required for this position: Knowledge of the principles of equity and public administration Ability to collaborate with communities of color and people traditionally underrepresented in local decision - making, facilitate inclusive participation in programs and activities, communicate cross-culturally Ability to evaluate consultant proposals, administer and oversee the management of consultant contracts Knowledge of the principles of project planning and management. Ability to analyze, interpret, explain, and apply relevant laws, regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of basic budgeting principle and account tracking. Applicants must also possess: (list of appropriate items) Must have reliable transportation to attend meetings and events such as public transportation, rideshare (no reimbursement) or driving a vehicle. Employee must have a valid state driver license and acceptable driving record to operate a city vehicle. Ability to pass a comprehensive background investigation. Although not required, you may have one or more of the following: Experience working with equity in a government agency. Experience with public administration budgeting and account tracking The Recruitment Process STEP 1: Apply online between 9/18/2023 through 10/02/2023 Required Application Materials: Resume Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions) Equity Statement (see below for instructions) Optional Application Materials: If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) by the closing date of the recruitment. Equity Statement Instructions Your equity and anti-racism statement should outline your commitment and experience successfully developing and delivering equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist approaches to your work. Experiences may include, but are not limited to the following: Lived experience as a member of an underrepresented group. Experience living, working, and meaningfully engaging with individuals with a variety of identities; and, Track record of instilling equity, inclusion, and anti-racist practices within operations. If your experiences are different from those listed and you have a commitment to equity, anti-racism, and inclusion, please explain how you will manifest that commitment in this position. Application Tips: Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement. Your résumé should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions. Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis : Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience. Do not attach any additional documents. Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment. All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted. Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: 9/25/2023 to 10/06/203 An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%. Your résumé and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification. You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information. Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection. Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of 10/09/2023 Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. (Update if a Ranked list or other type of list is used) Step 4: Selection (Interview): Mid/Late October Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list. Step 5: Contingent Offer of Employment: November/December 2023 Some positions will require those offered employment to complete and sign a criminal background statement before being considered for employment. Step 6: Start Date: November/December 2023 A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met. *Timeline is approximate and subject to change. Additional Information Click here for additional information regarding the following: City of Portland Core Values Recruitment Process - Work Status Equal Employment Opportunity Veteran Preference ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Closing Date/Time: 10/2/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
City of Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon, United States
The Position The City of Portland is seeking a Contracts Development and Review Administrator to join the Portland Bureau of Transportation! The Contracts Development and Review Administrator navigates complex procurement issues that arise for the Portland Bureau of Transportation. This position will also utilize strong leadership as the supervisor for three (3) staff members and lead for the Contracts Section within the bureau's Financial Services Division. The bureau's Contracts Section supports the bureau's procurement needs by providing guidance in each stage of the procurement processes with the goal on maximizing the effectiveness and efficiency contracted services and goods. This position will collaborate with other procurement professionals across the bureau and City of Portland to implement process improvements. This position regularly practices good judgment and acts with integrity by providing direction to staff on how to meet the procurement needs within City and State regulations. As the bureau's leader in procurement needs, this position will represent the bureau in Citywide discussions about changes to procurement practices. What you'll get to do: Analyze , collaborate and provide solutions for complex procurement issues; provide strategic advice and direction on how to use contracts in order to advance bureau goals. Support bureau staff in all stages of procurement & contracting process, from planning and solicitation to contract award, amendments and termination. Lead a team of analysts that supports the procurement needs of the Portland Bureau of Transportation; manage and allocate work, set strategic goals for the section, and support the professional development of staff. Support the bureau's goals of advancing fair and equitable contracting practices according to City of Portland and State of Oregon requirements. Institute solid customer service protocols to ensure timely responses to both internal & external stakeholder needs to include Public Records requests. Act as liaison for the bureau in Citywide discussions of procurement practices, working with both internal and external stakeholders. Who you are: Procurement & Contract Experience: As the lead & supervisor, you have experience finding solutions for complex procurement and contract issues. Past experience in Public Purchasing is highly desired, with a strong knowledge of City Code & State of Oregon Statutes Equitable Leader: You are a strong equitable leader with a commitment to your position as well as your team/employees. Being an ethical, fair, and supportive leader is critical. Collaborator: You are a person who instills confidence in both internal & external stakeholders by not only "talking the talk", but "walking the walk" Problem Solver: You can identify problems early & utilize active listening & effective communication to find resolutions. Excellent Communicator: You are a strong communicator to technical and non-technical individuals and who is proficient verbally and in writing. Organized: You can work on a multitude of tasks and understand/react to various situations in a fast-paced work environment. Flexible: You have an ability to remain flexible, agile, and calm in a high paced environment that relies on quick and stable decision making. Project Manager: You are able to keep timelines and push projects forward while utilizing strong communication to collaborate with all parties. Equity Focused : So much of what we do within the City involves pausing and looking at each project through an equity lens. Your experience with ensuring projects/reports/etc. are equitable and accessible is essential. City of Portland Core Values: Anti-racism | Communication | Collaboration | Equity | Transparency | Fiscal Responsibility These values guide our actions as we serve the community and engage our workforce. To learn more about the City's core values, please click here . Why work at the City of Portland? The City of Portland workforce serves a population of over 650,000. We are culture- and solutions-driven, viewing every challenge as an opportunity to learn, improve, and share our expertise. We are committed to removing systemic barriers to resources, access, and opportunity. The City is a believer in ALL people and continues to actively recruit and retain diverse top talent every day. We offer a comprehensive benefits package , including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, healthcare flexible and/or dependent care spending accounts, fertility counseling and resources, basic life, short- and long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families. If you are open-minded, motivated, community-focused, and self-aware, please apply yourself at the City of Portland today. The City of Portland also participates in the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), including contributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer. For more information on the City of Portland's benefits, please click here . Work Location Many positions within the City are designated as hybrid, most hybrid employees will be expected to perform at least half of their work in-person. City Council approved a human resources administrative rule in January 2023, HRAR - 4.045 , requiring employees, including those who are fully remote and hybrid, to perform work within Oregon or Washington. For more information, click here . To Qualify Applicants must meet each of the following minimum qualifications. Describe in their responses to the supplemental questions and résumé how their education, training and/or experience, meets each of the following minimum qualifications: Experience with procurement and contract management within government/public sector. Experience as an equitable supervisor including providing coaching and mentoring and ability to apply the City of Portland's values within your leadership. Experience utilizing computer programs related to managing procurement & contracting processes for example: the Materials Management module in SAP. Experience applying a social equity, inclusion and fiscal responsibility lens to government procurement practices. Experience with project management including collaborating with diverse stakeholders and ensuring timelines and deliverables are met. Preferred Experience Certificate in governmental/public procurement through a nationally recognized certification program or able to obtain within an 18-month timeframe after hire. The Recruitment Process An evaluation of each applicant's training and experience, as demonstrated in their responses to the supplemental questions and résumé, are weighted 100%. Do not attach materials not requested . Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. You have 14 days from the notice of the examination results to let us know if you disagree with your results. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information. Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection. ** PLEASE NOTE : The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies** Recruitment Timeline: Job Posting closes: Monday December 25th or when filled. Applications Next Reviewed: Week of September 25, 2023 Next Eligible List / Notices Generated: Week of October 2, 2023 Selection Process Begins: Mid- September Job Offer: TBD *Timeline is approximate and subject to change without notice Applicants must submit responses to the supplemental questions and a professional résumé online, specifically focused on your qualifications for this position as identified in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement in accordance with the following Application Instructions: Your responses to the supplemental questions and résumé will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification. Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement. Your résumé should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions. Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis : Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience. If you are requesting Veteran's Preference, as identified below, please describe in your responses to the supplemental questions and resume any transferrable skills obtained during your military service and how they relate to each of the required minimum qualifications under the "To Qualify" section above. All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than the closing date and time of this recruitment. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted . Additional Information Work Status: Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. V eterans' Preference: If you are requesting Veterans' Preference, attach a copy of your DD214/DD215 and/or Veterans Administration letter stating your disability to your profile, as well as checking the box identifying yourself as a Veteran. You must request Veterans' Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment to which you apply. Veterans' Preference documentation must be submitted no later than the closing date and time of this recruitment. ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations: If you identify as a person with a disability, are pregnant or nursing, or observe a religious practice(s), and would like to request a reasonable accommodation when applying for this job, please contact the Recruiter below for assistance. Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the City of Portland that no person shall be discriminated against based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply. Language Pay Differential: City of Portland employees who speak one or more languages in addition to English, may be eligible to receive a "language pay differential." This is compensation for qualifying multilingual City employees who use their language skill to assist the community. More about the language pay differential can be found here. Did you know? The City of Portland has How to Apply Videos and offers How to Apply Classes . If you have questions after watching the videos you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on the announcement or you are invited to attend the Question and Answers session. If you prefer to attend a virtual class, they are also available once a month. Contact Information: TroyLynn Craft Senior Recruiter troylynn.craft@portlandoregon.gov An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Closing Date/Time: 12/25/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Aug 08, 2023
Full Time
The Position The City of Portland is seeking a Contracts Development and Review Administrator to join the Portland Bureau of Transportation! The Contracts Development and Review Administrator navigates complex procurement issues that arise for the Portland Bureau of Transportation. This position will also utilize strong leadership as the supervisor for three (3) staff members and lead for the Contracts Section within the bureau's Financial Services Division. The bureau's Contracts Section supports the bureau's procurement needs by providing guidance in each stage of the procurement processes with the goal on maximizing the effectiveness and efficiency contracted services and goods. This position will collaborate with other procurement professionals across the bureau and City of Portland to implement process improvements. This position regularly practices good judgment and acts with integrity by providing direction to staff on how to meet the procurement needs within City and State regulations. As the bureau's leader in procurement needs, this position will represent the bureau in Citywide discussions about changes to procurement practices. What you'll get to do: Analyze , collaborate and provide solutions for complex procurement issues; provide strategic advice and direction on how to use contracts in order to advance bureau goals. Support bureau staff in all stages of procurement & contracting process, from planning and solicitation to contract award, amendments and termination. Lead a team of analysts that supports the procurement needs of the Portland Bureau of Transportation; manage and allocate work, set strategic goals for the section, and support the professional development of staff. Support the bureau's goals of advancing fair and equitable contracting practices according to City of Portland and State of Oregon requirements. Institute solid customer service protocols to ensure timely responses to both internal & external stakeholder needs to include Public Records requests. Act as liaison for the bureau in Citywide discussions of procurement practices, working with both internal and external stakeholders. Who you are: Procurement & Contract Experience: As the lead & supervisor, you have experience finding solutions for complex procurement and contract issues. Past experience in Public Purchasing is highly desired, with a strong knowledge of City Code & State of Oregon Statutes Equitable Leader: You are a strong equitable leader with a commitment to your position as well as your team/employees. Being an ethical, fair, and supportive leader is critical. Collaborator: You are a person who instills confidence in both internal & external stakeholders by not only "talking the talk", but "walking the walk" Problem Solver: You can identify problems early & utilize active listening & effective communication to find resolutions. Excellent Communicator: You are a strong communicator to technical and non-technical individuals and who is proficient verbally and in writing. Organized: You can work on a multitude of tasks and understand/react to various situations in a fast-paced work environment. Flexible: You have an ability to remain flexible, agile, and calm in a high paced environment that relies on quick and stable decision making. Project Manager: You are able to keep timelines and push projects forward while utilizing strong communication to collaborate with all parties. Equity Focused : So much of what we do within the City involves pausing and looking at each project through an equity lens. Your experience with ensuring projects/reports/etc. are equitable and accessible is essential. City of Portland Core Values: Anti-racism | Communication | Collaboration | Equity | Transparency | Fiscal Responsibility These values guide our actions as we serve the community and engage our workforce. To learn more about the City's core values, please click here . Why work at the City of Portland? The City of Portland workforce serves a population of over 650,000. We are culture- and solutions-driven, viewing every challenge as an opportunity to learn, improve, and share our expertise. We are committed to removing systemic barriers to resources, access, and opportunity. The City is a believer in ALL people and continues to actively recruit and retain diverse top talent every day. We offer a comprehensive benefits package , including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, healthcare flexible and/or dependent care spending accounts, fertility counseling and resources, basic life, short- and long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families. If you are open-minded, motivated, community-focused, and self-aware, please apply yourself at the City of Portland today. The City of Portland also participates in the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), including contributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer. For more information on the City of Portland's benefits, please click here . Work Location Many positions within the City are designated as hybrid, most hybrid employees will be expected to perform at least half of their work in-person. City Council approved a human resources administrative rule in January 2023, HRAR - 4.045 , requiring employees, including those who are fully remote and hybrid, to perform work within Oregon or Washington. For more information, click here . To Qualify Applicants must meet each of the following minimum qualifications. Describe in their responses to the supplemental questions and résumé how their education, training and/or experience, meets each of the following minimum qualifications: Experience with procurement and contract management within government/public sector. Experience as an equitable supervisor including providing coaching and mentoring and ability to apply the City of Portland's values within your leadership. Experience utilizing computer programs related to managing procurement & contracting processes for example: the Materials Management module in SAP. Experience applying a social equity, inclusion and fiscal responsibility lens to government procurement practices. Experience with project management including collaborating with diverse stakeholders and ensuring timelines and deliverables are met. Preferred Experience Certificate in governmental/public procurement through a nationally recognized certification program or able to obtain within an 18-month timeframe after hire. The Recruitment Process An evaluation of each applicant's training and experience, as demonstrated in their responses to the supplemental questions and résumé, are weighted 100%. Do not attach materials not requested . Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. You have 14 days from the notice of the examination results to let us know if you disagree with your results. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information. Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection. ** PLEASE NOTE : The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies** Recruitment Timeline: Job Posting closes: Monday December 25th or when filled. Applications Next Reviewed: Week of September 25, 2023 Next Eligible List / Notices Generated: Week of October 2, 2023 Selection Process Begins: Mid- September Job Offer: TBD *Timeline is approximate and subject to change without notice Applicants must submit responses to the supplemental questions and a professional résumé online, specifically focused on your qualifications for this position as identified in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement in accordance with the following Application Instructions: Your responses to the supplemental questions and résumé will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification. Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement. Your résumé should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions. Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis : Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience. If you are requesting Veteran's Preference, as identified below, please describe in your responses to the supplemental questions and resume any transferrable skills obtained during your military service and how they relate to each of the required minimum qualifications under the "To Qualify" section above. All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than the closing date and time of this recruitment. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted . Additional Information Work Status: Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. V eterans' Preference: If you are requesting Veterans' Preference, attach a copy of your DD214/DD215 and/or Veterans Administration letter stating your disability to your profile, as well as checking the box identifying yourself as a Veteran. You must request Veterans' Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment to which you apply. Veterans' Preference documentation must be submitted no later than the closing date and time of this recruitment. ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations: If you identify as a person with a disability, are pregnant or nursing, or observe a religious practice(s), and would like to request a reasonable accommodation when applying for this job, please contact the Recruiter below for assistance. Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the City of Portland that no person shall be discriminated against based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply. Language Pay Differential: City of Portland employees who speak one or more languages in addition to English, may be eligible to receive a "language pay differential." This is compensation for qualifying multilingual City employees who use their language skill to assist the community. More about the language pay differential can be found here. Did you know? The City of Portland has How to Apply Videos and offers How to Apply Classes . If you have questions after watching the videos you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on the announcement or you are invited to attend the Question and Answers session. If you prefer to attend a virtual class, they are also available once a month. Contact Information: TroyLynn Craft Senior Recruiter troylynn.craft@portlandoregon.gov An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Closing Date/Time: 12/25/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Merced County, CA
Merced, California, United States
Examples of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Provide a variety of technical and professional loss prevention and control services for risk management programs. Coordinate County-wide Safety Committee meetings and work with Safety Committee to develop policies and procedures. Provide Injury & Illness Prevention Program support and perform annual safety audits of County departments. Develop, coordinate and conduct safety training. Oversee Cal/OSHA compliance and reporting. Evaluate and/or develop policies, procedures, or programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and agency safety laws, regulations, and standards. Establishes safety goals and solves problems related to safety issues. Perform and/or assist with workplace incident investigations, audits, and safety reports. Establish and review accident prevention, work hazard reduction and security techniques. Analyze and interpret accident reports and other data to make recommendations for appropriate preventive actions. Maintain schedule of property locations and values, assures adequate insurance of real and personal property, reviews contracts, leases, and use agreements to assure the County's exposure is transferred or otherwise protected. Prepare County insurance budget and allocation of insurance and risk cost for various programs. Develop and prepare a variety of fiscal recommendations, reports, projections and studies. Participate in the development and management of contracts with claim administrators, actuaries, attorneys and consultants. Provide complex staff assistance to the Risk Manager. Analyze new legislation, plan experience data, plan costs, trends and utilization statistics and create meaningful reports. Make presentations to or prepare materials for the Board of Supervisors, employees, and other groups. Recommend resolutions or resolve sensitive and complex issues and concerns related to Board agenda items. Minimum Qualifications Risk Analyst I Experience: None Required Risk Analyst II Experience: One (1) year of responsible professional level experience working with occupational safety and health programs, workers' compensation, insurance, or loss control, preferably with a public agency and/or in a risk management program. This should include substantial experience directly related to area of assignment. Or One (1) year as a Risk Analyst I in Merced County Risk Analyst III Experience: Three (3) years of responsible professional level experience working with occupational safety and health programs, workers' compensation, insurance, or loss control, preferably with a public agency and/or in a risk management program. This should include substantial experience directly related to area of assignment. Or Two (2) years as a Risk Analyst II in Merced County. ALL LEVELS REQUIRE Education: Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college or university in insurance, public administration, business administration, industrial or safety engineering or related field. (Additional directly related experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.) Essential Functions ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Communicate effectively with others in person, in writing, and over the telephone. Frequent operation of personal computer and other modern office equipment. Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations, develop appropriate conclusions, and prepare oral and written reports. Meet deadlines under stressful and sometimes adversarial conditions. Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations. Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints. Complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines. Make recommendations and presentations to the Board of Supervisors, employees, and other groups. Establish, implement and achieve goals and objectives. Represent the County and department with the community and outside groups. Direct, select, train and evaluate staff. Repetitive motion, sitting for long periods, walking. Occasional standing, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, climbing. Lifting - Frequently 5 pounds or less; occasionally 5 to 30 pounds. Frequent color perception and use of eye/hand coordination. Occasional use of depth perception and peripheral vision. Normal dexterity with frequent writing. Frequent hearing of normal speech, hearing/talking on the telephone, talking in person. Frequent decision making, concentration, and public contact. Some assignments may require working weekends, nights, and/or occasional overtime. Regular attendance is an essential function. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of risk management including risk identification, risk analysis, risk control, risk financing and claims management. Regulations related to workers' compensation, liability, and occupational safety and health. Statistical and financial record keeping methods. Data collection and analysis. Local government functions, responsibilities, and financing. Cal-OSHA standards. Research methodology. Conflict resolution and contract negotiation skills. Procedures for submitting claims for recovery of County property losses. Ability to: Conduct professional level research, gather, analyze and evaluate data to draw sound conclusions. Prepare written and oral financial and statistical recommendations, reports and presentations. Research, analyze, understand, interpret, and apply specific rules, laws, ordinances, standards, and policies to applicable risk management programs. Develop effective programs for the reduction of occupational hazards and accident prevention. Train and direct professional and/or technical staff. Conduct effective meetings, trainings and hearings. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with community, department officials, employees, outside agencies, and the public. HOLIDAYS & LEAVES MANAGEMENT LEAVE May receive, depending upon classification, 96 hours per Fiscal Year (prorated for the time remaining in the fiscal year). VACATION 10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours). Optional annual sell back of a portion of accumulated vacation leave hours (maximum - 40 hours). SICK LEAVE .0462 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 12 days (96 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria. HOLIDAYS Twelve paid holidays annually plus one optional holiday. BEREAVEMENT LEAVE Three (3) regularly scheduled consecutive work days or five (5) days if distance traveled over 500 miles one-way. INSURANCE HEALTH INSURANCE Medical Insurance - Merced County offers five Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. Medical plan availability varies based on bargaining units. Anthem 200 EPO Anthem 500 EPO Anthem 1500 EPO Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA) Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA) Dental Insurance -Delta Dental Calendar Year Maximums County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s) Vision Insurance - VSP County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s) DISABILITY INSURANCE Management Disability Plan includes a comprehensive Short/Long Term Disability plan paid for by the County. LIFE INSURANCE $50,000 County-paid Management Life Insurance coverage. $5,000 County-paid Life Insurance coverage (Accidental Death and Dismemberment included). Voluntary Term Life and Universal Life Insurance available - premium paid by employee. RETIREMENT DEFERRED COMPENSATION The County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pretax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable. MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security.The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; yourpension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount. EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) Anthem EAP services provides up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services. EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more. THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY. For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7682. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Sep 08, 2023
Full Time
Examples of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Provide a variety of technical and professional loss prevention and control services for risk management programs. Coordinate County-wide Safety Committee meetings and work with Safety Committee to develop policies and procedures. Provide Injury & Illness Prevention Program support and perform annual safety audits of County departments. Develop, coordinate and conduct safety training. Oversee Cal/OSHA compliance and reporting. Evaluate and/or develop policies, procedures, or programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and agency safety laws, regulations, and standards. Establishes safety goals and solves problems related to safety issues. Perform and/or assist with workplace incident investigations, audits, and safety reports. Establish and review accident prevention, work hazard reduction and security techniques. Analyze and interpret accident reports and other data to make recommendations for appropriate preventive actions. Maintain schedule of property locations and values, assures adequate insurance of real and personal property, reviews contracts, leases, and use agreements to assure the County's exposure is transferred or otherwise protected. Prepare County insurance budget and allocation of insurance and risk cost for various programs. Develop and prepare a variety of fiscal recommendations, reports, projections and studies. Participate in the development and management of contracts with claim administrators, actuaries, attorneys and consultants. Provide complex staff assistance to the Risk Manager. Analyze new legislation, plan experience data, plan costs, trends and utilization statistics and create meaningful reports. Make presentations to or prepare materials for the Board of Supervisors, employees, and other groups. Recommend resolutions or resolve sensitive and complex issues and concerns related to Board agenda items. Minimum Qualifications Risk Analyst I Experience: None Required Risk Analyst II Experience: One (1) year of responsible professional level experience working with occupational safety and health programs, workers' compensation, insurance, or loss control, preferably with a public agency and/or in a risk management program. This should include substantial experience directly related to area of assignment. Or One (1) year as a Risk Analyst I in Merced County Risk Analyst III Experience: Three (3) years of responsible professional level experience working with occupational safety and health programs, workers' compensation, insurance, or loss control, preferably with a public agency and/or in a risk management program. This should include substantial experience directly related to area of assignment. Or Two (2) years as a Risk Analyst II in Merced County. ALL LEVELS REQUIRE Education: Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college or university in insurance, public administration, business administration, industrial or safety engineering or related field. (Additional directly related experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.) Essential Functions ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Communicate effectively with others in person, in writing, and over the telephone. Frequent operation of personal computer and other modern office equipment. Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations, develop appropriate conclusions, and prepare oral and written reports. Meet deadlines under stressful and sometimes adversarial conditions. Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations. Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints. Complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines. Make recommendations and presentations to the Board of Supervisors, employees, and other groups. Establish, implement and achieve goals and objectives. Represent the County and department with the community and outside groups. Direct, select, train and evaluate staff. Repetitive motion, sitting for long periods, walking. Occasional standing, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, climbing. Lifting - Frequently 5 pounds or less; occasionally 5 to 30 pounds. Frequent color perception and use of eye/hand coordination. Occasional use of depth perception and peripheral vision. Normal dexterity with frequent writing. Frequent hearing of normal speech, hearing/talking on the telephone, talking in person. Frequent decision making, concentration, and public contact. Some assignments may require working weekends, nights, and/or occasional overtime. Regular attendance is an essential function. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of risk management including risk identification, risk analysis, risk control, risk financing and claims management. Regulations related to workers' compensation, liability, and occupational safety and health. Statistical and financial record keeping methods. Data collection and analysis. Local government functions, responsibilities, and financing. Cal-OSHA standards. Research methodology. Conflict resolution and contract negotiation skills. Procedures for submitting claims for recovery of County property losses. Ability to: Conduct professional level research, gather, analyze and evaluate data to draw sound conclusions. Prepare written and oral financial and statistical recommendations, reports and presentations. Research, analyze, understand, interpret, and apply specific rules, laws, ordinances, standards, and policies to applicable risk management programs. Develop effective programs for the reduction of occupational hazards and accident prevention. Train and direct professional and/or technical staff. Conduct effective meetings, trainings and hearings. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with community, department officials, employees, outside agencies, and the public. HOLIDAYS & LEAVES MANAGEMENT LEAVE May receive, depending upon classification, 96 hours per Fiscal Year (prorated for the time remaining in the fiscal year). VACATION 10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours). Optional annual sell back of a portion of accumulated vacation leave hours (maximum - 40 hours). SICK LEAVE .0462 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 12 days (96 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria. HOLIDAYS Twelve paid holidays annually plus one optional holiday. BEREAVEMENT LEAVE Three (3) regularly scheduled consecutive work days or five (5) days if distance traveled over 500 miles one-way. INSURANCE HEALTH INSURANCE Medical Insurance - Merced County offers five Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. Medical plan availability varies based on bargaining units. Anthem 200 EPO Anthem 500 EPO Anthem 1500 EPO Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA) Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA) Dental Insurance -Delta Dental Calendar Year Maximums County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s) Vision Insurance - VSP County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s) DISABILITY INSURANCE Management Disability Plan includes a comprehensive Short/Long Term Disability plan paid for by the County. LIFE INSURANCE $50,000 County-paid Management Life Insurance coverage. $5,000 County-paid Life Insurance coverage (Accidental Death and Dismemberment included). Voluntary Term Life and Universal Life Insurance available - premium paid by employee. RETIREMENT DEFERRED COMPENSATION The County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pretax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable. MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security.The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; yourpension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount. EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) Anthem EAP services provides up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services. EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more. THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY. For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7682. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Introduction THIS IS A NEW CONTINUOUS EXAMINATION : The examination consists of an on-going review of candidates' applications and supplemental questionnaires to verify possession of minimum qualifications. Those candidates who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will be placed on the eligible list based on an evaluation of education, training, and experience. The eligible list resulting from this recruitment and selection process may be used to fill future vacancies which may arise within the next year. This examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year, but can be extended. This examination may be reopened as necessary and the names of additional candidates merged onto the existing list according to examination score. Applications will only be accepted on-line. 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. Qualified bilingual persons who speak English and are also fluent in: Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Laotian, Korean, Mien, Tagalog, Amharic, Farsi, Dari, Tigrigna, Russian, Romanian or Sign Languages are especially encouraged to apply. There is an additional bi weekly compensation for persons in positions designated bilingual. Qualified candidates may be tested to demonstrate language proficiency. DESCRIPTION THE COUNTY Alameda County, located on the east side of San Francisco Bay, is California's seventh-largest county. The County employs 9,700 full-time employees and operates on an annual budget of $3.4 billion. Oakland, the County seat, is California's eighth largest city. One and a half million people call Alameda County home and live in a variety of incorporated cities, unincorporated communities and rural areas. As a major urban county, Alameda provides a full range of services to its citizens. The County is a blend of culturally and ethnically diverse communities, and its mixture of cosmopolitan and suburban areas provides the perfect environment for families and their active lifestyles. The County offers extensive cultural resources, countless recreational opportunities and an array of fine public and private colleges and universities. THE HEALTH CARE SERVICES AGENCY Alameda County's Health Services Program is administered by the Health Care Services Agency and includes the following program areas: Behavioral Health Care, Public Health, Environmental Health, and Agency Administration/Indigent Health. The ultimate mission of the Health Care Services Agency is to provide fully integrated health care services through a comprehensive network of public and private partnerships that ensure optimal health and well-being and respect the diversity of all residents. Health Care Services Agency currentlyhasmultiple career opportunities for experiencedprofessionals to become part of a service delivery team dedicated to the optimal health and well-being of Alameda County residents. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE It is the mission of Behavioral Health Care Services to maximize the recovery, resilience and wellness of all eligible Alameda County residents who are developing or experiencing serious mental health, alcohol, or drug concerns. We envision communities where people realize their potential, and where stigma and discrimination against those with mental health, alcohol and/or drug issues are a thing of the past. Only through exemplifying the following Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services values will we be successful: ACBHCS Access - where every door is the right door for welcoming people with complex needs; Consumer and Family Empowerment - through shared decision - making best practices, that clinically produce effective outcomes; Best Practices - business excellence that uses public resources cost - effectively; Health and Wellness - by integrating emotional, spiritual and physical health care; Culturally Responsive - appropriate services built on the strengths and life experiences of culturally diverse consumers and their families; Social Inclusion - utilizing advocacy and education to eliminate stigma, discrimination, isolation, and misunderstanding of persons with mental illness and substance abuse. For more information about the department of Behavioral Health Care Services, please visit www.acbhcs.org/ THE POSITION Under administrative and clinical direction, provides professional specialized medical or psychiatric diagnostic and therapeutic specialized services to clients of programs throughout Alameda County Health Care Services Agency; provides technical assistant in program development and medical consultation; assists in policy and protocol development, quality assurance and implementation of program standards; and performs related duties as required . This class is located in the Health Care Services Agency and may report to a Medical Director for clinical direction and to an Administrative Supervisor for general administrative direction. The incumbents provide specialized medical or psychiatric services to patients/clients, families and/or groups. The Physician III is distinguished from the Physician II class in that the latter provides general medical services. This class is further distinguished from the next higher class of Physician IV in that the latter class supervises a multidisciplinary team including professional, para-professional, and/or support staff . SPECIAL REQUIREMENT The Child Psychiatric specialty designation for these positions require Board certification in Child Psychiatry or successful completion of a fellowship in Child Psychiatry. For a detailed listing of the essential responsibilities and core competency requirements for this position, please click here for the job description. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS License: Possession of a license to practice medicine in the State of California. Specialty Designation Requirement: The Child Psychiatric specialty designation for these positions require Board certification in Child Psychiatry or successful completion of a fellowship in Child Psychiatry. Special Requirements : In compliance with the Administrative Simplification provision of the Health Insurance and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), employees in this classification are required to possess a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number prior to their first day on the job. In compliance with Medicare regulations, employees in this classification are required to complete the "Medicare Enrollment Process for Physicians and Non-Physician Practitioners" through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, prior to their first day on the job. Active enrollment in Medicare is a condition of employment. Failure to attain or maintain active enrollment will result in termination. NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the "Examples of Duties" section of this specification. The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of: • Current developments, trends, and research in the medicine/ psychiatry field • Principles and practices of a specialized medical/psychiatric area • Principles, practices and techniques of medicine and its application • Pharmacology/psychopharmacology including law regarding informed consent, dosage ranges, drug incompatibilities, and side effects • Medical/Psychiatric diagnosis and treatment • Principals, practices and techniques of clinical supervision • Documentation requirements • HIPPA regulations • Medical ethics as they relate to patient/client care Ability to: • Develop and monitor appropriate treatment plans • Diagnose and treat patients/clients • Assist in the planning and coordination of medical specialty services • Clinically supervise licensed and professional staff • Serve on multidisciplinary teams • Maintain medical records and prepare reports • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients/clients, families, staff and others Selection Plan The examination will consist of the following steps: 1. A review of candidates' applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. 2. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process which is a review of candidates' Supplemental Questionnaires to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process. 3. Those candidates who have passed the Supplemental Questionnaire screening for the class will be placed on the eligible list based on an evaluation of education, training, and expertise. CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the "What You Need to Know" section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 12 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Catastrophic Sick Leave Employee Mortgage Loan Program 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, nonreplyalamedacountyhr@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 boxes Noreply@jobaps.com and nonreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org , are 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. Nicole Lewis-Bolton,Human Resources Analyst Human Resource Services, County of Alameda (510) 272-6468 • nicole.lewis-bolton@acgov.org DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Aug 29, 2023
Full Time
Introduction THIS IS A NEW CONTINUOUS EXAMINATION : The examination consists of an on-going review of candidates' applications and supplemental questionnaires to verify possession of minimum qualifications. Those candidates who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will be placed on the eligible list based on an evaluation of education, training, and experience. The eligible list resulting from this recruitment and selection process may be used to fill future vacancies which may arise within the next year. This examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year, but can be extended. This examination may be reopened as necessary and the names of additional candidates merged onto the existing list according to examination score. Applications will only be accepted on-line. 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. Qualified bilingual persons who speak English and are also fluent in: Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Laotian, Korean, Mien, Tagalog, Amharic, Farsi, Dari, Tigrigna, Russian, Romanian or Sign Languages are especially encouraged to apply. There is an additional bi weekly compensation for persons in positions designated bilingual. Qualified candidates may be tested to demonstrate language proficiency. DESCRIPTION THE COUNTY Alameda County, located on the east side of San Francisco Bay, is California's seventh-largest county. The County employs 9,700 full-time employees and operates on an annual budget of $3.4 billion. Oakland, the County seat, is California's eighth largest city. One and a half million people call Alameda County home and live in a variety of incorporated cities, unincorporated communities and rural areas. As a major urban county, Alameda provides a full range of services to its citizens. The County is a blend of culturally and ethnically diverse communities, and its mixture of cosmopolitan and suburban areas provides the perfect environment for families and their active lifestyles. The County offers extensive cultural resources, countless recreational opportunities and an array of fine public and private colleges and universities. THE HEALTH CARE SERVICES AGENCY Alameda County's Health Services Program is administered by the Health Care Services Agency and includes the following program areas: Behavioral Health Care, Public Health, Environmental Health, and Agency Administration/Indigent Health. The ultimate mission of the Health Care Services Agency is to provide fully integrated health care services through a comprehensive network of public and private partnerships that ensure optimal health and well-being and respect the diversity of all residents. Health Care Services Agency currentlyhasmultiple career opportunities for experiencedprofessionals to become part of a service delivery team dedicated to the optimal health and well-being of Alameda County residents. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE It is the mission of Behavioral Health Care Services to maximize the recovery, resilience and wellness of all eligible Alameda County residents who are developing or experiencing serious mental health, alcohol, or drug concerns. We envision communities where people realize their potential, and where stigma and discrimination against those with mental health, alcohol and/or drug issues are a thing of the past. Only through exemplifying the following Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services values will we be successful: ACBHCS Access - where every door is the right door for welcoming people with complex needs; Consumer and Family Empowerment - through shared decision - making best practices, that clinically produce effective outcomes; Best Practices - business excellence that uses public resources cost - effectively; Health and Wellness - by integrating emotional, spiritual and physical health care; Culturally Responsive - appropriate services built on the strengths and life experiences of culturally diverse consumers and their families; Social Inclusion - utilizing advocacy and education to eliminate stigma, discrimination, isolation, and misunderstanding of persons with mental illness and substance abuse. For more information about the department of Behavioral Health Care Services, please visit www.acbhcs.org/ THE POSITION Under administrative and clinical direction, provides professional specialized medical or psychiatric diagnostic and therapeutic specialized services to clients of programs throughout Alameda County Health Care Services Agency; provides technical assistant in program development and medical consultation; assists in policy and protocol development, quality assurance and implementation of program standards; and performs related duties as required . This class is located in the Health Care Services Agency and may report to a Medical Director for clinical direction and to an Administrative Supervisor for general administrative direction. The incumbents provide specialized medical or psychiatric services to patients/clients, families and/or groups. The Physician III is distinguished from the Physician II class in that the latter provides general medical services. This class is further distinguished from the next higher class of Physician IV in that the latter class supervises a multidisciplinary team including professional, para-professional, and/or support staff . SPECIAL REQUIREMENT The Child Psychiatric specialty designation for these positions require Board certification in Child Psychiatry or successful completion of a fellowship in Child Psychiatry. For a detailed listing of the essential responsibilities and core competency requirements for this position, please click here for the job description. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS License: Possession of a license to practice medicine in the State of California. Specialty Designation Requirement: The Child Psychiatric specialty designation for these positions require Board certification in Child Psychiatry or successful completion of a fellowship in Child Psychiatry. Special Requirements : In compliance with the Administrative Simplification provision of the Health Insurance and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), employees in this classification are required to possess a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number prior to their first day on the job. In compliance with Medicare regulations, employees in this classification are required to complete the "Medicare Enrollment Process for Physicians and Non-Physician Practitioners" through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, prior to their first day on the job. Active enrollment in Medicare is a condition of employment. Failure to attain or maintain active enrollment will result in termination. NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the "Examples of Duties" section of this specification. The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of: • Current developments, trends, and research in the medicine/ psychiatry field • Principles and practices of a specialized medical/psychiatric area • Principles, practices and techniques of medicine and its application • Pharmacology/psychopharmacology including law regarding informed consent, dosage ranges, drug incompatibilities, and side effects • Medical/Psychiatric diagnosis and treatment • Principals, practices and techniques of clinical supervision • Documentation requirements • HIPPA regulations • Medical ethics as they relate to patient/client care Ability to: • Develop and monitor appropriate treatment plans • Diagnose and treat patients/clients • Assist in the planning and coordination of medical specialty services • Clinically supervise licensed and professional staff • Serve on multidisciplinary teams • Maintain medical records and prepare reports • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients/clients, families, staff and others Selection Plan The examination will consist of the following steps: 1. A review of candidates' applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. 2. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process which is a review of candidates' Supplemental Questionnaires to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process. 3. Those candidates who have passed the Supplemental Questionnaire screening for the class will be placed on the eligible list based on an evaluation of education, training, and expertise. CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the "What You Need to Know" section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 12 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Catastrophic Sick Leave Employee Mortgage Loan Program 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, nonreplyalamedacountyhr@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 boxes Noreply@jobaps.com and nonreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org , are 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. Nicole Lewis-Bolton,Human Resources Analyst Human Resource Services, County of Alameda (510) 272-6468 • nicole.lewis-bolton@acgov.org DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Introduction YOU MUST BE AN ALAMEDA COUNTY EMPLOYEE TO APPLY FOR THIS RECRUITMENT. THIS IS A NEW PROMOTIONAL ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION . The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended. Qualified applicants must be current county employees and have completed the equivalent of six months of continuous service following a regular appointment in the Alameda County classified service (non-classified includes the District Attorney's Office, the Medical Center, and the Superior Court) by the last day of filing. A regular appointment does not include provisional, TAP (Temporary Assignment Pool), or STEP-UP appointments. APPLICATIONS FOR THIS RECRUITMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. DESCRIPTION THE AGENCY The Alameda County Library provides library services from ten libraries in the cities of Albany, Dublin, Fremont, Newark, and Union City and the unincorporated communities of Castro Valley and San Lorenzo. The Alameda County Library also provides additional services through Mobile and Outreach Services, Education and Literacy Services, and Social Justice Services. The County Library was established in 1910 and is governed by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors. The Alameda County Library Advisory Commission advises County Librarian, Cynthia Chadwick, and the Board of Supervisors on library services. The County Library is funded primarily by local property taxes, with additional revenue from State grants and contracts with cities for additional open hours and services. The Board of Supervisors allocates a portion of utility users and business license tax which is collected only in the unincorporated areas of the County to the Library for service to the unincorporated areas. The Alameda County Library Foundation and active Friends of the Library or Library League groups in each community support library programs and services. To learn more about the Alameda County Library, please visit their website at http://www.aclibrary.org . THE POSITION Under the general direction the incumbent, plans, directs, coordinates, and supervises the work of a Library or Library Service within the County Library; trains, supervises, and evaluates staff assigned to work within the Library or Library Service; develops and implements Library policies, procedures and service delivery programs; and performs related duties as required. The Library Manager III is the advanced journey level in the professional Library Manager series. This class is distinguished from the Library Manager II in that the Library Manager III oversees a Library or Library Service requiring multiple subordinate supervisors. This class is distinguished from the Library Division Director in that the Library Manager III oversees up to four subordinate supervisors and/or managers within a Library or Library Service. For more detailed information about the job classification, visit: Library Manager III (#4179) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education : Possession of a master's degree in Library and Information Science awarded by an American Library Association accredited college or university. AND Experience : Either I The equivalent of two (2) years full-time experience as a Library Manager I or Librarian IV in the Alameda County classified service. Or II The equivalent of one (1) year full-time experience as a Library Manager II in the Alameda County classified service. Or III The equivalent of four (4) years full-time professional level library experience; two (2) years of which must have included full-time supervisory and management responsibility in a library. NOTE : The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of : Principles and practices of librarianship, including adult reference service, children's services, cataloging, library technology and automation, and bibliographic entry. Public library programs and their relationships to community needs. Principles and practices of supervision, management, and training. Books, periodicals, and audiovisual formats in general use. Library automation applications and practices. Printed and automated information resources. Library business methods, practices, and procedures. Current technical services trends and practices. Budgeting and resource management principles and practices. Ability to : Implement system-wide policies, procedures and services. Establish courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently. Problem solve and analyze. Demonstrate a willingness to commit to one's work and to invest one's time, talent and best efforts in accomplishing organizational goals. Make decisions, exercise judgement. Generate innovative solutions in work situations; trying different and novel ways to find opportunities. Keeping the organization's vision and values at the forefront of associate decision making and action. Exercise interpersonal sensitivity while working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities motivations, or backgrounds. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Utilize the latest technologies to provide high levels of service. Make presentations to the public on library services and materials. Identify opportunities and take action to build strategic relationships with community groups and members. Classify and catalog library materials in various formats. Maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environments. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS: A review of the candidates' application to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates' final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this recruitment. 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. For more information on the Civil Service 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 SELECTI ON PLAN Deadline for Filing: 5:00:00 p.m., Monday, October 9, 2023 Review of Minimum Qualifications: by week of October 20, 2023 Oral Examination: Week of November 6, 2023 Department Hiring Interviews: Week of December 11, 2023 *The combined oral examination/hiring interview, in addition to establishing an eligibility list, may serve as the final selection interview for vacancies in this classification. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County's Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 12 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Management Paid Leave** Catastrophic Sick Leave Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. ** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave . Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @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 box Noreply@jobaps.com and Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions, please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs . You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied. Erika Beams, Human Resources Analyst Human Resource Services Division, County of Alameda Analyst Email Address Link: ERIKA.BEAMS@ACGOV.ORG | Phone: 510-272-6393 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: 10/9/2023 5:00:00 PM
Sep 15, 2023
Full Time
Introduction YOU MUST BE AN ALAMEDA COUNTY EMPLOYEE TO APPLY FOR THIS RECRUITMENT. THIS IS A NEW PROMOTIONAL ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION . The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended. Qualified applicants must be current county employees and have completed the equivalent of six months of continuous service following a regular appointment in the Alameda County classified service (non-classified includes the District Attorney's Office, the Medical Center, and the Superior Court) by the last day of filing. A regular appointment does not include provisional, TAP (Temporary Assignment Pool), or STEP-UP appointments. APPLICATIONS FOR THIS RECRUITMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. DESCRIPTION THE AGENCY The Alameda County Library provides library services from ten libraries in the cities of Albany, Dublin, Fremont, Newark, and Union City and the unincorporated communities of Castro Valley and San Lorenzo. The Alameda County Library also provides additional services through Mobile and Outreach Services, Education and Literacy Services, and Social Justice Services. The County Library was established in 1910 and is governed by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors. The Alameda County Library Advisory Commission advises County Librarian, Cynthia Chadwick, and the Board of Supervisors on library services. The County Library is funded primarily by local property taxes, with additional revenue from State grants and contracts with cities for additional open hours and services. The Board of Supervisors allocates a portion of utility users and business license tax which is collected only in the unincorporated areas of the County to the Library for service to the unincorporated areas. The Alameda County Library Foundation and active Friends of the Library or Library League groups in each community support library programs and services. To learn more about the Alameda County Library, please visit their website at http://www.aclibrary.org . THE POSITION Under the general direction the incumbent, plans, directs, coordinates, and supervises the work of a Library or Library Service within the County Library; trains, supervises, and evaluates staff assigned to work within the Library or Library Service; develops and implements Library policies, procedures and service delivery programs; and performs related duties as required. The Library Manager III is the advanced journey level in the professional Library Manager series. This class is distinguished from the Library Manager II in that the Library Manager III oversees a Library or Library Service requiring multiple subordinate supervisors. This class is distinguished from the Library Division Director in that the Library Manager III oversees up to four subordinate supervisors and/or managers within a Library or Library Service. For more detailed information about the job classification, visit: Library Manager III (#4179) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education : Possession of a master's degree in Library and Information Science awarded by an American Library Association accredited college or university. AND Experience : Either I The equivalent of two (2) years full-time experience as a Library Manager I or Librarian IV in the Alameda County classified service. Or II The equivalent of one (1) year full-time experience as a Library Manager II in the Alameda County classified service. Or III The equivalent of four (4) years full-time professional level library experience; two (2) years of which must have included full-time supervisory and management responsibility in a library. NOTE : The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of : Principles and practices of librarianship, including adult reference service, children's services, cataloging, library technology and automation, and bibliographic entry. Public library programs and their relationships to community needs. Principles and practices of supervision, management, and training. Books, periodicals, and audiovisual formats in general use. Library automation applications and practices. Printed and automated information resources. Library business methods, practices, and procedures. Current technical services trends and practices. Budgeting and resource management principles and practices. Ability to : Implement system-wide policies, procedures and services. Establish courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently. Problem solve and analyze. Demonstrate a willingness to commit to one's work and to invest one's time, talent and best efforts in accomplishing organizational goals. Make decisions, exercise judgement. Generate innovative solutions in work situations; trying different and novel ways to find opportunities. Keeping the organization's vision and values at the forefront of associate decision making and action. Exercise interpersonal sensitivity while working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities motivations, or backgrounds. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Utilize the latest technologies to provide high levels of service. Make presentations to the public on library services and materials. Identify opportunities and take action to build strategic relationships with community groups and members. Classify and catalog library materials in various formats. Maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environments. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS: A review of the candidates' application to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates' final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this recruitment. 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. For more information on the Civil Service 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 SELECTI ON PLAN Deadline for Filing: 5:00:00 p.m., Monday, October 9, 2023 Review of Minimum Qualifications: by week of October 20, 2023 Oral Examination: Week of November 6, 2023 Department Hiring Interviews: Week of December 11, 2023 *The combined oral examination/hiring interview, in addition to establishing an eligibility list, may serve as the final selection interview for vacancies in this classification. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County's Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 12 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Management Paid Leave** Catastrophic Sick Leave Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. ** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave . Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @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 box Noreply@jobaps.com and Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions, please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs . You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied. Erika Beams, Human Resources Analyst Human Resource Services Division, County of Alameda Analyst Email Address Link: ERIKA.BEAMS@ACGOV.ORG | Phone: 510-272-6393 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: 10/9/2023 5:00:00 PM
Introduction YOU MUST BE AN ALAMEDA COUNTY EMPLOYEE TO APPLY FOR THIS RECRUITMENT. THIS IS A NEW PROMOTIONAL ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION . The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended. Qualified applicants must be current county employees and have completed the equivalent of six months of continuous service following a regular appointment in the Alameda County classified service (non-classified includes the District Attorney's Office, the Medical Center, and the Superior Court) by the last day of filing. A regular appointment does not include provisional, TAP (Temporary Assignment Pool), or STEP-UP appointments. APPLICATIONS FOR THIS RECRUITMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. DESCRIPTION THE AGENCY The Alameda County Library provides library services from ten libraries in the cities of Albany, Dublin, Fremont, Newark, and Union City and the unincorporated communities of Castro Valley and San Lorenzo. The Alameda County Library also provides additional services through Mobile and Outreach Services, Education and Literacy Services, and Social Justice Services. The County Library was established in 1910 and is governed by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors. The Alameda County Library Advisory Commission advises County Librarian, Cynthia Chadwick, and the Board of Supervisors on library services. The County Library is funded primarily by local property taxes, with additional revenue from State grants and contracts with cities for additional open hours and services. The Board of Supervisors allocates a portion of utility users and business license tax which is collected only in the unincorporated areas of the County to the Library for service to the unincorporated areas. The Alameda County Library Foundation and active Friends of the Library or Library League groups in each community support library programs and services. To learn more about the Alameda County Library, please visit their website at http://www.aclibrary.org . THE POSITION Under general direction the incumbent plans, directs, coordinates and supervises the work of a Library or Library Service within the County Library; trains, supervises, and evaluates staff assigned to work within the Library or Library Service; assists in the development and implementation of Library policies, procedures and service delivery programs; and performs related duties as required. The Library Manager II is the second professional supervisory level in the Library Manager Series. This class is distinguished from the Library Manager I in that the Library Manager II is responsible for overseeing a library requiring a Library Assistant Manager or Library Service requiring a subordinate supervisor. This class is distinguished from the Library Manager III in that the Library Manager II is responsible for overseeing a Library Service not requiring multiple subordinate supervisors. This class is distinguished from the Library Assistant Manager in that the Library Manager II has full responsibility for a Library or Library Service including employees in professional classifications. For more detailed information about the job classification, visit: 4178 - Library Manager II MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education : Possession of a master's degree in library service awarded by an American Library Association accredited college or University. AND Experience : Either I The equivalent of one (1) year full-time experience as a Library Manager I or Librarian IV in the Alameda County classified service. Or II The equivalent of two (2) years full-time experience as a Library Assistant Manager or Librarian III in the Alameda County classified service. Or III The equivalent of three (3) years full-time experience as a Librarian II in the Alameda County classified service. Or IV The equivalent of four (4) years recent, full-time, responsible professional level library experience, including the equivalent of one (1) year full-time supervisory responsibility in a library. NOTE : The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of : Principles and practices of delivering library services via emerging technologies. Public library programs, and their relationship to community needs. Principles and practices of supervision, management, and training. Library materials and formats in general use. Library Automation applications and practices. Library business methods, procedures, and practices. Current technical services trends and practices. Budgeting and resource management principles and practices. Practical applications of library automation and circulation functions. Tools and trends of collection and cataloging. Popular materials, books and authors in several fields. Community awareness. Resource management. Ability to : Implement policies, procedures, and services. Establish courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently. Problem solve and analyze. Demonstrate a willingness to commit to one's work and invest one's time, talent, and best efforts in accomplishing organizational goals. Make decisions, exercise judgement, and set priorities. Generate innovative solutions in work situations; trying different and novel ways to find opportunities. Keep the organization's vision and values at the forefront of associate decision making and action. Exercise interpersonal sensitivity while working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, or backgrounds. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Utilize the latest technologies to provide high levels of service. Make presentations to the public on library services and materials. Identify opportunities and take action to build strategic relationships with community groups and members. Classify and catalog library materials in various formats. Demonstrate effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS: A review of the candidates' application to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates' final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this recruitment. 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. For more information on the Civil Service 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: 5:00:00 p.m., Monday, October 9, 2023 Review of Minimum Qualifications: by week of October 20, 2023 Oral Examination: Week of November 6, 2023 Department Hiring Interviews: Week of December 11, 2023 *The combined oral examination/hiring interview, in addition to establishing an eligibility list, may serve as the final selection interview for vacancies in this classification. 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 employees discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well*being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 12 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Management Paid Leave** Catastrophic Sick Leave Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. ** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave. Conclusion 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 box Noreply@jobaps.com and Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions, please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs . You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied. Erika Beams, Human Resources Analyst Human Resource Services Division, County of Alameda Analyst Email Address Link: ERIKA.BEAMS@ACGOV.ORG | Phone: 510-272-6393 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: 10/9/2023 5:00:00 PM
Sep 15, 2023
Introduction YOU MUST BE AN ALAMEDA COUNTY EMPLOYEE TO APPLY FOR THIS RECRUITMENT. THIS IS A NEW PROMOTIONAL ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION . The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended. Qualified applicants must be current county employees and have completed the equivalent of six months of continuous service following a regular appointment in the Alameda County classified service (non-classified includes the District Attorney's Office, the Medical Center, and the Superior Court) by the last day of filing. A regular appointment does not include provisional, TAP (Temporary Assignment Pool), or STEP-UP appointments. APPLICATIONS FOR THIS RECRUITMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY. DESCRIPTION THE AGENCY The Alameda County Library provides library services from ten libraries in the cities of Albany, Dublin, Fremont, Newark, and Union City and the unincorporated communities of Castro Valley and San Lorenzo. The Alameda County Library also provides additional services through Mobile and Outreach Services, Education and Literacy Services, and Social Justice Services. The County Library was established in 1910 and is governed by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors. The Alameda County Library Advisory Commission advises County Librarian, Cynthia Chadwick, and the Board of Supervisors on library services. The County Library is funded primarily by local property taxes, with additional revenue from State grants and contracts with cities for additional open hours and services. The Board of Supervisors allocates a portion of utility users and business license tax which is collected only in the unincorporated areas of the County to the Library for service to the unincorporated areas. The Alameda County Library Foundation and active Friends of the Library or Library League groups in each community support library programs and services. To learn more about the Alameda County Library, please visit their website at http://www.aclibrary.org . THE POSITION Under general direction the incumbent plans, directs, coordinates and supervises the work of a Library or Library Service within the County Library; trains, supervises, and evaluates staff assigned to work within the Library or Library Service; assists in the development and implementation of Library policies, procedures and service delivery programs; and performs related duties as required. The Library Manager II is the second professional supervisory level in the Library Manager Series. This class is distinguished from the Library Manager I in that the Library Manager II is responsible for overseeing a library requiring a Library Assistant Manager or Library Service requiring a subordinate supervisor. This class is distinguished from the Library Manager III in that the Library Manager II is responsible for overseeing a Library Service not requiring multiple subordinate supervisors. This class is distinguished from the Library Assistant Manager in that the Library Manager II has full responsibility for a Library or Library Service including employees in professional classifications. For more detailed information about the job classification, visit: 4178 - Library Manager II MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education : Possession of a master's degree in library service awarded by an American Library Association accredited college or University. AND Experience : Either I The equivalent of one (1) year full-time experience as a Library Manager I or Librarian IV in the Alameda County classified service. Or II The equivalent of two (2) years full-time experience as a Library Assistant Manager or Librarian III in the Alameda County classified service. Or III The equivalent of three (3) years full-time experience as a Librarian II in the Alameda County classified service. Or IV The equivalent of four (4) years recent, full-time, responsible professional level library experience, including the equivalent of one (1) year full-time supervisory responsibility in a library. NOTE : The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of : Principles and practices of delivering library services via emerging technologies. Public library programs, and their relationship to community needs. Principles and practices of supervision, management, and training. Library materials and formats in general use. Library Automation applications and practices. Library business methods, procedures, and practices. Current technical services trends and practices. Budgeting and resource management principles and practices. Practical applications of library automation and circulation functions. Tools and trends of collection and cataloging. Popular materials, books and authors in several fields. Community awareness. Resource management. Ability to : Implement policies, procedures, and services. Establish courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently. Problem solve and analyze. Demonstrate a willingness to commit to one's work and invest one's time, talent, and best efforts in accomplishing organizational goals. Make decisions, exercise judgement, and set priorities. Generate innovative solutions in work situations; trying different and novel ways to find opportunities. Keep the organization's vision and values at the forefront of associate decision making and action. Exercise interpersonal sensitivity while working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, or backgrounds. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Utilize the latest technologies to provide high levels of service. Make presentations to the public on library services and materials. Identify opportunities and take action to build strategic relationships with community groups and members. Classify and catalog library materials in various formats. Demonstrate effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS: A review of the candidates' application to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates' final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this recruitment. 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. For more information on the Civil Service 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: 5:00:00 p.m., Monday, October 9, 2023 Review of Minimum Qualifications: by week of October 20, 2023 Oral Examination: Week of November 6, 2023 Department Hiring Interviews: Week of December 11, 2023 *The combined oral examination/hiring interview, in addition to establishing an eligibility list, may serve as the final selection interview for vacancies in this classification. 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 employees discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well*being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 12 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Management Paid Leave** Catastrophic Sick Leave Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. ** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave. Conclusion 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 box Noreply@jobaps.com and Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions, please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs . You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied. Erika Beams, Human Resources Analyst Human Resource Services Division, County of Alameda Analyst Email Address Link: ERIKA.BEAMS@ACGOV.ORG | Phone: 510-272-6393 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: 10/9/2023 5:00:00 PM
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 MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Alameda County Probation Department is to protect the public safety by providing supervision, services, support and opportunities to our clients on behalf of the people of Alameda County through quality supervision, leadership, services and effective partnerships. THE AGENCY The Alameda County Probation Department is an essential element of the County's system of public protection and human services. The Department's role is to reduce the impact of crime in the community by providing accurate, comprehensive and timely information and recommendations to the Courts, providing community-based sanctions and treatment for offenders, and working cooperatively with law enforcement agencies and community organizations with similar objectives. The Department provides a wide range of mandated and discretionary investigative, advisory, and supervisory services to adult and juvenile probationers pursuant to State law and the County Charter. THE POSITION Under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Professional Standards, Probation, conducts background and internal affairs investigations in the Probation Department's Professional Standards Unit, and performs related investigative duties as required. For more information about the job classification, visit: Investigator, Probation Department (#8588) . MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education : Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (180 quarter or 120 semester units). AND EITHERI Experience : The equivalent of five (5) years of full-time experience in the classification of Deputy Probation Officer III or in an equivalent or higher-level Probation classification in the Alameda County classified service. OR II Experience : The equivalent of five (5) years of full-time experience in a comparable classification to Deputy Probation Officer III in the Alameda County classified service conducting background or internal affairs investigations on peace officer applicants in a probation, law enforcement agency, parole agency, or correctional institution. Special Requirements : Meet the minimum requirements for Peace Officer (Section 1031 of the Government Code. Applicants are not required to be a US citizen but must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law (Per SB 960). Successfully pass a Peace Officer background investigation, psychological and medical examination. Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license and a good driving record according to the California Department of Motor Vehicles negligent operator guidelines and qualification for automotive insurance. Any felony conviction is disqualifying. As a condition of employment, use, maintain, carry, and qualify with approved department firearms. Travel is required in order to interview staff and perform investigative tasks. NOTE : The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of : Selections standards as set forth by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission. Current investigation interviewing and interrogation techniques. State, federal, and local statutes, ordinances, regulations, rules, policies, and procedures related to background investigations and internal affairs investigations. Probation Department policies, processes, and procedures. Probation bargaining unit memoranda of understanding; California Penal Code; Government Code; Evidence Code; Code of Civil Procedures; Peace Office Bill of Rights; laws of arrest, search and seizure case law, and rules of evidence; County Civil Service rules, policies, and procedures; personnel rules; and disciplinary guidelines. Current practices and methods employed in background and internal affairs investigations. Ability to : Utilize principles and practices of confidentiality in order to prevent compromising the integrity of an investigation or investigation file documents. Define problems, collect information, establish facts, analyze and evaluate alternative solutions, draw valid conclusions, and select and act on the best course of action. Write clearly, accurately, and concisely, and use grammatically correct English to convey ideas in written reports, letters, memoranda, and other documents. Set goals and objectives, establish priorities, meet deadlines, coordinate work with others, and work closely as part of an investigative team. Demonstrate effective public speaking skills, plan and deliver effective presentations, and prepare related materials. Effectively utilize interviewing, interrogation, and investigative techniques and procedures. Be flexible and tolerant in adjusting to interruptions and/or changes in workload and assignments. Demonstrate self-restraint, good judgment, and strategic decision-making when interacting with a variety of people under varying situations, conditions, and circumstances. Recognize, collect, gather, and preserve evidence. Evaluate the credibility of persons interviewed. Effectively apply laws of arrest, search and seizure case law, and rules of evidence. Use laptops, personal computers, and word processing software. Maintain monthly statistical data on time utilization and cases completed. Gather, record, interpret, and report statistical data. Effectively utilize a firearm. Effectively utilize self-defense techniques. Conduct training. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS: 1) A review of candidates' applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. 2) A review of the supplemental questionnaire to determine best qualified. Those candidates considered the best qualified will move on to the next step in the examination process. 3) An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components . Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the "What You Need to Know" section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . Selection Plan Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable 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 SELECTIONPLAN: Deadline for Filing: 5:00 PM Friday, October 13, 2023 Review of Minimum Qualifications: Friday, October 27, 2023 Screening for Best Qualified: Week of November 6, 2023 Oral Examination: Week of December 4, 2023 *The combined oral examination/hiring interview, in addition to establishing an eligibility list, may serve as the final selection interview for vacancies in this classification. 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 offiling. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website: www.acgov.org/hrs . BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 12 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Management Paid Leave** Catastrophic Sick Leave Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. ** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave. Conclusion 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 box Noreply@jobaps.com and Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs . You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the bulletin for the recruitment for which you have applied. Tracy Gonzalez, Human Resources Analyst Human Resource Services, County of Alameda 510-272-5085; Email: Tracy.Gonzalez@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: 10/13/2023 5:00:00 PM
Sep 20, 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 MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Alameda County Probation Department is to protect the public safety by providing supervision, services, support and opportunities to our clients on behalf of the people of Alameda County through quality supervision, leadership, services and effective partnerships. THE AGENCY The Alameda County Probation Department is an essential element of the County's system of public protection and human services. The Department's role is to reduce the impact of crime in the community by providing accurate, comprehensive and timely information and recommendations to the Courts, providing community-based sanctions and treatment for offenders, and working cooperatively with law enforcement agencies and community organizations with similar objectives. The Department provides a wide range of mandated and discretionary investigative, advisory, and supervisory services to adult and juvenile probationers pursuant to State law and the County Charter. THE POSITION Under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Professional Standards, Probation, conducts background and internal affairs investigations in the Probation Department's Professional Standards Unit, and performs related investigative duties as required. For more information about the job classification, visit: Investigator, Probation Department (#8588) . MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education : Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (180 quarter or 120 semester units). AND EITHERI Experience : The equivalent of five (5) years of full-time experience in the classification of Deputy Probation Officer III or in an equivalent or higher-level Probation classification in the Alameda County classified service. OR II Experience : The equivalent of five (5) years of full-time experience in a comparable classification to Deputy Probation Officer III in the Alameda County classified service conducting background or internal affairs investigations on peace officer applicants in a probation, law enforcement agency, parole agency, or correctional institution. Special Requirements : Meet the minimum requirements for Peace Officer (Section 1031 of the Government Code. Applicants are not required to be a US citizen but must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law (Per SB 960). Successfully pass a Peace Officer background investigation, psychological and medical examination. Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license and a good driving record according to the California Department of Motor Vehicles negligent operator guidelines and qualification for automotive insurance. Any felony conviction is disqualifying. As a condition of employment, use, maintain, carry, and qualify with approved department firearms. Travel is required in order to interview staff and perform investigative tasks. NOTE : The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of : Selections standards as set forth by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission. Current investigation interviewing and interrogation techniques. State, federal, and local statutes, ordinances, regulations, rules, policies, and procedures related to background investigations and internal affairs investigations. Probation Department policies, processes, and procedures. Probation bargaining unit memoranda of understanding; California Penal Code; Government Code; Evidence Code; Code of Civil Procedures; Peace Office Bill of Rights; laws of arrest, search and seizure case law, and rules of evidence; County Civil Service rules, policies, and procedures; personnel rules; and disciplinary guidelines. Current practices and methods employed in background and internal affairs investigations. Ability to : Utilize principles and practices of confidentiality in order to prevent compromising the integrity of an investigation or investigation file documents. Define problems, collect information, establish facts, analyze and evaluate alternative solutions, draw valid conclusions, and select and act on the best course of action. Write clearly, accurately, and concisely, and use grammatically correct English to convey ideas in written reports, letters, memoranda, and other documents. Set goals and objectives, establish priorities, meet deadlines, coordinate work with others, and work closely as part of an investigative team. Demonstrate effective public speaking skills, plan and deliver effective presentations, and prepare related materials. Effectively utilize interviewing, interrogation, and investigative techniques and procedures. Be flexible and tolerant in adjusting to interruptions and/or changes in workload and assignments. Demonstrate self-restraint, good judgment, and strategic decision-making when interacting with a variety of people under varying situations, conditions, and circumstances. Recognize, collect, gather, and preserve evidence. Evaluate the credibility of persons interviewed. Effectively apply laws of arrest, search and seizure case law, and rules of evidence. Use laptops, personal computers, and word processing software. Maintain monthly statistical data on time utilization and cases completed. Gather, record, interpret, and report statistical data. Effectively utilize a firearm. Effectively utilize self-defense techniques. Conduct training. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS: 1) A review of candidates' applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. 2) A review of the supplemental questionnaire to determine best qualified. Those candidates considered the best qualified will move on to the next step in the examination process. 3) An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components . Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the "What You Need to Know" section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . Selection Plan Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable 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 SELECTIONPLAN: Deadline for Filing: 5:00 PM Friday, October 13, 2023 Review of Minimum Qualifications: Friday, October 27, 2023 Screening for Best Qualified: Week of November 6, 2023 Oral Examination: Week of December 4, 2023 *The combined oral examination/hiring interview, in addition to establishing an eligibility list, may serve as the final selection interview for vacancies in this classification. 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 offiling. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website: www.acgov.org/hrs . BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 12 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Management Paid Leave** Catastrophic Sick Leave Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. ** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave. Conclusion 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 box Noreply@jobaps.com and Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs . You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the bulletin for the recruitment for which you have applied. Tracy Gonzalez, Human Resources Analyst Human Resource Services, County of Alameda 510-272-5085; Email: Tracy.Gonzalez@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: 10/13/2023 5:00:00 PM
Alameda County
Livermore, California, United States
Introduction READ THIS ENTIRE BULLETIN FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REAPPLY FOR THIS RECRUITMENT. THIS IS A REOPENING OF A CONTINUOUS EXAMINATION. If you have previously applied or started an application for Principal Engineer/Geologist, Zone 7 Examination #22-4970-01 , read this entire bulletin. There are specific instructions on how to reapply for this position. PLEASE CONTACT THE EXAMINATION ANALYST, ERIKA BEAMS AT ERIKA.BEAMS@ACGOV.ORG TO HAVE YOUR PREVIOUS APPLICATION FOR EXAMINATION #22-4970-01 RELEASED BACK TO YOU SO THAT YOU SUBMIT AN APPLICTION FOR THIS REOPENING. The scores and dispositions of candidates for this examination will be merged with previous exam participants. If you have previously submitted an application and choose to reapply, your new score/disposition will replace your current disposition. *The scores and dispositions of candidates for this examination will be merged with previous exam participants. If you previously submitted an application and choose to reapply, your new score/disposition will replace your current disposition. If you do not wish to change your score/disposition, you are not required to reapply to this examination. Candidates who received a qualifying score cannot participate in the examination within six (6) months of their disposition notice. Candidates who did not qualify may reapply sixty (60) days from their disposition notice. Candidates who failed any of the exam components (i.e., written, oral exam), may reapply sixty (60) days from the exam date. * Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications and supplemental questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will only be accepted online. DESCRIPTION THE AGENCY Zone 7 Water Agency is located in the Tri-Valley region of the eastern San Francisco Bay Area. It provides water on a wholesale basis to the cities of Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin and the Dougherty Valley area of San Ramon, and flood-protection services to all of eastern Alameda County. Zone 7 employs approximately 116 full-time employees and operates on an annual budget of $80.3 million dollars. The Agency's administrative offices are located in Livermore, CA, the easternmost city of Alameda County, which is bordered by Contra Costa County to the north and San Joaquin County to the east. Livermore, California's oldest wine region, is known for the science and technology of its national laboratories, a historic downtown area, and the surrounding farmlandsand ranches that mirror the Valley's western heritage. Zone 7 employees are committed to providing a reliable supply of high-quality water and an effective flood control system to the Livermore-Amador Valley in a fiscally responsible, innovative, proactive and environmentally sensitive way. We invite you to acquaint yourself with our dynamic Agency and its exciting employment opportunities. For more information regarding the Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Zone 7 please visit their website at: WWW.Zone7Water.Com THE POSITION Under general direction the incumbent, plans, administers, manages, reviews, and evaluates the work of an engineering section with major program responsibilities related to water resources, flood control, water supply and/or water treatment and distribution engineering in Zone 7 Water Agency; supervises professional engineers/geologists and support staff; and performs other related work as required. Please CLICK HERE f or the full job description. 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: Possesses a broad-based knowledge of engineering, water resources and flood control combined with strong technical skills and outstanding supervisory skills. Provides proactive leadership, integrity, and creative solutions skills to lead the staff to become a high-performance, team-based organization. Identifies current and future resource needs based on organizational goals, priorities, competing resource needs across initiatives, and budget realities. Acts decisively by gathering, integrating, and analyzing sufficient, relevant information from various sources, to make effective, timely and transparent decisions, both in routine and crisis situations. Develops strong and collaborative partnerships to achieve goals. Manages, directs, and guides Agency professional and technical staff, providing leadership and decision-making abilities when difficulties or challenges arise. Provides the necessary tools and knowledge to encourage and foster initiative, independent problem solving, and innovative goal setting among staff. Maintains constructive relationships with public, other agencies, developers, engineering firms, employees, and staff to ensure efficient completion of projects and goals. Utilizes and manages people, technology, and other resources to achieve Agency objectives. Sets performance measures and provides regular feedback to develop Agency staff. VACANCIES The current vacancies are within the following Zone 7 departments. However, the eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be used within Zone 7, Water Agency to fill vacancies in other divisions. FLOOD PROTECTION ENGINEERING Plans, designs, and manages construction of major flood protection facilities and annual embankment slide repairs as well as manages the Agency's Flood Protection Capital Improvement and Asset Management Programs. WATER SUPPLY ENGINEERING (WSE) Plans, designs, and constructs major water supply, conveyance, production, and delivery facilities for expansion, system-wide improvements and renewal/replacement programs. WSE also manages the Agency's Water Enterprise Asset Management Program and supports programs and projects lead by other Zone 7 divisions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EITHER I Experience : The equivalent of two (2) years' full-time experience in the class of Senior Engineer/Geologist, Zone 7. OR II Experience : The equivalent of four (4) years' full-time experience in the class of Associate Civil Engineer/Professional Geologist, Zone 7 or an equivalent or higher classification in Zone 7 Water Agency. OR III Education : Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Geology, or a closely related field. AND Experience : The equivalent of five (5) years' full-time, progressively responsible professional engineering/geologist experience subsequent to becoming a Registered Professional Engineer or Professional Geologist that included two (2) years of supervisory or administrative experience. License : Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer OR a Professional Geologist issued by the California Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors; Possession of a valid California State Motor Vehicle Operator's license may be required. NOTE :The Civil Service Commission may modify the Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS T he most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of : Advanced engineering and/or water resources principles, practices and methods related to the area of assignment. Engineering mathematics, economics, and statistical analysis. Principles and techniques of supervision and personnel management. Principles and methods of program management, including planning and resource allocation, administration and budgeting, and program development and evaluation. Principles and practices of contract negotiation and administration in a public agency. Computer software applications related to the areas of assignment. Laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the areas of assignment. Ability to : Plan, assign supervise, and evaluate the work of others. Plan, organize, develop, and manage engineering/geological programs. Select, train, supervise and appraise the performance of subordinate professional and support staff. Direct the preparation of complex engineering/geological plans, specifications, and studies. Analyze complex data and information and reach sound solutions and conclusions. Prepare or direct the preparation of comprehensive reports, budgets, contracts, and specialized documents. Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing; and make effective presentations to a variety of audiences. Coordinate section activities with others within and outside the agency. Establish and maintain effective relationships with individuals, groups, organizations, and agencies contacted in the course of the work. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS: Review of candidates' application to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. A review of the supplemental questionnaire to further verify knowledge, skill and ability. An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates' final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this recruitment. 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: 5:00:00 p.m., Friday, September 1, 2023 Monday, September 18, 2023 Review of Minimum Qualifications & Questionnaires: by September 20, 2023 TBD Oral Interviews*: Week of October 23, 2023 TBD Updated 9/1/23 (eb) *The combined oral examination/hiring interview, in addition to establishing an eligibility list, may serve as the final selection interview for vacancies in this classification. 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 employees discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well-being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 12 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Management Paid Leave** Catastrophic Sick Leave Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. ** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave. Conclusion 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 box Noreply@jobaps.com and Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions, please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs. You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied. Erika Beams, Human Resources Analyst Human Resource Services Division, County of Alameda Email Address Link: ERIKA.BEAMS@ACGOV.ORG | Phone: 510-272-6393 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: 10/9/2023 5:00:00 PM
Aug 11, 2023
Full Time
Introduction READ THIS ENTIRE BULLETIN FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REAPPLY FOR THIS RECRUITMENT. THIS IS A REOPENING OF A CONTINUOUS EXAMINATION. If you have previously applied or started an application for Principal Engineer/Geologist, Zone 7 Examination #22-4970-01 , read this entire bulletin. There are specific instructions on how to reapply for this position. PLEASE CONTACT THE EXAMINATION ANALYST, ERIKA BEAMS AT ERIKA.BEAMS@ACGOV.ORG TO HAVE YOUR PREVIOUS APPLICATION FOR EXAMINATION #22-4970-01 RELEASED BACK TO YOU SO THAT YOU SUBMIT AN APPLICTION FOR THIS REOPENING. The scores and dispositions of candidates for this examination will be merged with previous exam participants. If you have previously submitted an application and choose to reapply, your new score/disposition will replace your current disposition. *The scores and dispositions of candidates for this examination will be merged with previous exam participants. If you previously submitted an application and choose to reapply, your new score/disposition will replace your current disposition. If you do not wish to change your score/disposition, you are not required to reapply to this examination. Candidates who received a qualifying score cannot participate in the examination within six (6) months of their disposition notice. Candidates who did not qualify may reapply sixty (60) days from their disposition notice. Candidates who failed any of the exam components (i.e., written, oral exam), may reapply sixty (60) days from the exam date. * Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications and supplemental questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will only be accepted online. DESCRIPTION THE AGENCY Zone 7 Water Agency is located in the Tri-Valley region of the eastern San Francisco Bay Area. It provides water on a wholesale basis to the cities of Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin and the Dougherty Valley area of San Ramon, and flood-protection services to all of eastern Alameda County. Zone 7 employs approximately 116 full-time employees and operates on an annual budget of $80.3 million dollars. The Agency's administrative offices are located in Livermore, CA, the easternmost city of Alameda County, which is bordered by Contra Costa County to the north and San Joaquin County to the east. Livermore, California's oldest wine region, is known for the science and technology of its national laboratories, a historic downtown area, and the surrounding farmlandsand ranches that mirror the Valley's western heritage. Zone 7 employees are committed to providing a reliable supply of high-quality water and an effective flood control system to the Livermore-Amador Valley in a fiscally responsible, innovative, proactive and environmentally sensitive way. We invite you to acquaint yourself with our dynamic Agency and its exciting employment opportunities. For more information regarding the Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Zone 7 please visit their website at: WWW.Zone7Water.Com THE POSITION Under general direction the incumbent, plans, administers, manages, reviews, and evaluates the work of an engineering section with major program responsibilities related to water resources, flood control, water supply and/or water treatment and distribution engineering in Zone 7 Water Agency; supervises professional engineers/geologists and support staff; and performs other related work as required. Please CLICK HERE f or the full job description. 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: Possesses a broad-based knowledge of engineering, water resources and flood control combined with strong technical skills and outstanding supervisory skills. Provides proactive leadership, integrity, and creative solutions skills to lead the staff to become a high-performance, team-based organization. Identifies current and future resource needs based on organizational goals, priorities, competing resource needs across initiatives, and budget realities. Acts decisively by gathering, integrating, and analyzing sufficient, relevant information from various sources, to make effective, timely and transparent decisions, both in routine and crisis situations. Develops strong and collaborative partnerships to achieve goals. Manages, directs, and guides Agency professional and technical staff, providing leadership and decision-making abilities when difficulties or challenges arise. Provides the necessary tools and knowledge to encourage and foster initiative, independent problem solving, and innovative goal setting among staff. Maintains constructive relationships with public, other agencies, developers, engineering firms, employees, and staff to ensure efficient completion of projects and goals. Utilizes and manages people, technology, and other resources to achieve Agency objectives. Sets performance measures and provides regular feedback to develop Agency staff. VACANCIES The current vacancies are within the following Zone 7 departments. However, the eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be used within Zone 7, Water Agency to fill vacancies in other divisions. FLOOD PROTECTION ENGINEERING Plans, designs, and manages construction of major flood protection facilities and annual embankment slide repairs as well as manages the Agency's Flood Protection Capital Improvement and Asset Management Programs. WATER SUPPLY ENGINEERING (WSE) Plans, designs, and constructs major water supply, conveyance, production, and delivery facilities for expansion, system-wide improvements and renewal/replacement programs. WSE also manages the Agency's Water Enterprise Asset Management Program and supports programs and projects lead by other Zone 7 divisions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EITHER I Experience : The equivalent of two (2) years' full-time experience in the class of Senior Engineer/Geologist, Zone 7. OR II Experience : The equivalent of four (4) years' full-time experience in the class of Associate Civil Engineer/Professional Geologist, Zone 7 or an equivalent or higher classification in Zone 7 Water Agency. OR III Education : Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Geology, or a closely related field. AND Experience : The equivalent of five (5) years' full-time, progressively responsible professional engineering/geologist experience subsequent to becoming a Registered Professional Engineer or Professional Geologist that included two (2) years of supervisory or administrative experience. License : Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer OR a Professional Geologist issued by the California Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors; Possession of a valid California State Motor Vehicle Operator's license may be required. NOTE :The Civil Service Commission may modify the Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS T he most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of : Advanced engineering and/or water resources principles, practices and methods related to the area of assignment. Engineering mathematics, economics, and statistical analysis. Principles and techniques of supervision and personnel management. Principles and methods of program management, including planning and resource allocation, administration and budgeting, and program development and evaluation. Principles and practices of contract negotiation and administration in a public agency. Computer software applications related to the areas of assignment. Laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the areas of assignment. Ability to : Plan, assign supervise, and evaluate the work of others. Plan, organize, develop, and manage engineering/geological programs. Select, train, supervise and appraise the performance of subordinate professional and support staff. Direct the preparation of complex engineering/geological plans, specifications, and studies. Analyze complex data and information and reach sound solutions and conclusions. Prepare or direct the preparation of comprehensive reports, budgets, contracts, and specialized documents. Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing; and make effective presentations to a variety of audiences. Coordinate section activities with others within and outside the agency. Establish and maintain effective relationships with individuals, groups, organizations, and agencies contacted in the course of the work. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS: Review of candidates' application to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. A review of the supplemental questionnaire to further verify knowledge, skill and ability. An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates' final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this recruitment. 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: 5:00:00 p.m., Friday, September 1, 2023 Monday, September 18, 2023 Review of Minimum Qualifications & Questionnaires: by September 20, 2023 TBD Oral Interviews*: Week of October 23, 2023 TBD Updated 9/1/23 (eb) *The combined oral examination/hiring interview, in addition to establishing an eligibility list, may serve as the final selection interview for vacancies in this classification. 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 employees discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well-being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 12 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Management Paid Leave** Catastrophic Sick Leave Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. ** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave. Conclusion 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 box Noreply@jobaps.com and Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions, please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs. You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied. Erika Beams, Human Resources Analyst Human Resource Services Division, County of Alameda Email Address Link: ERIKA.BEAMS@ACGOV.ORG | Phone: 510-272-6393 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: 10/9/2023 5:00:00 PM