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The Position This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 11/23/20, 1/19/21, *3/19/21 Legal Secretary I is a journey level class and is characterized by a wide variety of general and legal clerical work which includes composing and typing legal documents and correspondence, processing of legal documents, and maintenance of legal case records. These duties are generally repetitive and require minimal supervision once office procedures are learned. Additionally, some positions in this classification may require the ability to take and transcribe oral dictation. Watch to explore your career with purpose Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of Purpose, format and processing procedures of basic legal forms and documents English grammar, punctuation, spelling and usage Format and composition of routine correspondence and legal documents Legal terminology, spelling and usage Basic references for legal clerical work Legal and general office clerical practices and procedures Ability to Compose routine correspondence and legal documents from minimum instructions Prepare complex legal documents from specific instructions Efficiently maintain accurate case files and records Operate standard office machines and equipment, such as typewriters, word processors, computer terminals, printers, tape recorders, copiers, and multi-line telephones Understand and follow oral and written directions and instructions Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other agency personnel and the public Communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Either : One year of clerical experience involving the preparation and processing of legal documents for court action such as those described in the Examples of Duties (see class specification). Education or training from an accredited college, business school, or training school that is directly related to the Knowledge and Abilities specified for this class may be substituted for a maximum of six months of the required experience (15 semester units or 22 quarter units equal six months of experience). Or : Completion of a curriculum approved by the Department of Personnel Services (formerly the Department of Personnel Management) in legal assisting, legal secretarial or legal stenographic work. Note: If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice. Special Requirements All positions in this class require the ability to type from clear copy at the rate of 50 net words per minute. Some positions in this class may require taking oral dictation involving legal terminology. To be eligible for appointment to a "short-hand-required" position, the applicant must have the ability to take oral dictation, using any speedwriting method, at the rate of 100 words per minute and transcribe at the rate of 30 net words per minute. Where the oral dictation skill is required, it is used in performing the typical duties of the class as shown in the "Examples of Duties" (see class specification). The Civil Service Commission approved the use of selective certification for this special skill on March 7, 1985. Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months. Application and Testing Information APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply. County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 www.SacCountyJobs.net Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date. Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified. A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response. Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered. Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted. If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed , therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete. FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%) All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job. All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) For information regarding County jobs: www.saccountyjobs.net Closing Date/Time: 3/19/2021 5:00 PM Pacific

Description The County of San Mateo Registration and Elections Division of the Office of the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder and Chief Elections Officer is looking for qualified candidates for the position of Elections Specialist III . This highly specialized position performs varied coordinative technical duties to ensure that County and local, city, and special district elections are conducted efficiently and in accordance with laws and regulations. Successful performance of the work requires the use of independent judgment and initiative along with the skill to follow through on multiple projects and details. Additional skills include expertise working with the community and political groups, exceptional report writing skills, and strong project management skills. Prior experience with elections and basic knowledge of California election laws, regulations, and procedures is strongly preferred. The ideal candidate will be able to "hit the ground running" due to previous or current (full-time) employment in an Elections Office, providing technical support to the election process. This position may provide indirect technical or functional supervision of employees in the Elections Specialist I/II classification. Examples of Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Supervise the Vote Center Unit Inspect and select Vote Center locations in compliance with Election Code and accessibility requirements. Prepare and conduct training classes for extra help and temporary workers. Coordinate the preparation, distribution, and delivery of Vote Center materials and voting equipment. Assist with re-precincting and re-districting projects and preparation of related maps. Direct the updating of precinct and district maps; monitor and coordinate the re-precincting process. Supervise the Voter Registration Unit Process affidavits and maintain the voter file in accordance with federal and state laws. Process voter data requests. Process petitions. Submit regular reports to the Secretary of State. Supervise the Sample Ballot Unit Prepare the Sample Ballot for general and special elections. Supervise the recruitment, selection, training, and evaluation of extra help and temporary workers. Coordinate mailing and labeling of voting materials including Sample Ballots and Voter Information Pamphlets. Supervise the Vote by Mail Unit Provide and receive ballot request forms, verify voter signatures, input voter data, and operate specialized software applications. Conduct recounts to verify voting computer accuracy. Prepare statistical reports. Maintain voter files and databases. Operate ballot sorting, scanning, and adjudication equipment. Supervise the Candidate Filing Unit Research state and federal election laws and regulations and prepare reports regarding their impact on County election procedures. Plan, coordinate, and assist districts and cities within the County in preparing agreements for election services; coordinate and oversee the provision of these election services with the district or city. Facilitate the candidate filling nomination process; receive and file nomination forms such as campaign statements, conflict of interest filings, filing fees, and ballot measure arguments. Ensure that requirement signatures are obtained to place the candidate or measure on the ballot. Prepare and circulate instructions related to all phases of the nomination and ballot process; provide advice and information to other agencies, candidates, the public, and others regarding the election process. Direct the updating of precinct and district maps; monitor and coordinate the re-precincting process. Prepare election timetables, voting schedules and workload calendars; prepare election notices and arrange for their publication. Prepare ballot copy, pamphlet copy, and precinct instructions; prepare quotation requests and estimate production costs. Ensure the accuracy of all ballot and informational materials; proofread materials for correctness and completeness. Operate Elections Division Computer Systems Using specialized computer software, operate Elections Division systems to set up election parameters; create and generate ballots, election data material, and petitions; test for logic and accuracy; and process canvassing. Maintain divisional hardware, software, and databases. Coordinate vendor support, user training, and troubleshooting for computer systems. Maintain records, compute costs, and prepare reports and billing for services. Oversee and perform a variety of support duties such as organizing and maintaining work files, preparing correspondence, distributing election materials and voting computers, and operating standard office equipment, including a computer. Instruct and direct the work of support staff on a project or seasonal basis, as needed. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education and Experience: Successful candidates will have any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the job. A typical way to qualify is two years of experience providing technical support to the election process OR three years of journey level legal or general office support experience. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree or higher in political science, business, public administration, policy, journalism, information technology, or another related field. Three years of election and/or legal experience OR five years of project/program management is desired. Knowledge of: California Elections Code and precinct accessibility requirements as defined by the Secretary of State. Basic California election laws, regulations and procedures as they apply to the conduct of elections. Office administrative practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment. Basic business data processing principles and the use of a personal or on-line computer. Business arithmetic. Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Recordkeeping principles and procedures. Skill/Ability to: Perform technical, complex, and detailed election support work. Organize and coordinate multiple activities. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Read, interpret, and apply complex laws, rules, and procedures. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. Train, supervise, and evaluate permanent and temporary personnel. Prepare and present training and voter registration programs. Maintain accurate records, prepare reports, and compose correspondence and other written materials. Use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines. Make accurate arithmetic calculations. Read and interpret district and precinct maps. Operate standard office equipment, including a computer. Application/Examination Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five (5) points added to their final passing score on this examination. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%) which may include the evaluation of a written and/or performance exercise given prior to the interview. Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the " Apply " button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received electronically by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. ~ Tentative Recruitment Schedule ~ Final Filing Date: January 19, 2021 Screening Dates: January 21 - January 25, 2021 Panel Interview Dates: February 3 and/or 4, 2021 At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Chet Overstreet (01062021) (Elections Specialist III - E168)

The San Joaquin County Registrar of Voter's Office is looking to fill a vital Elections Technician Supervisor position within the department and to create an eligible list which may be used to fill future vacancies. There are three areas the Elections Technician Supervisor may be assigned (Precinct Operations, Voter Registration and Candidate Filing & Campaign Services); however the current vacancy is in the Candidate Filing & Campaign Services Section: Candidate Filing & Campaign Services : During election cycles, this assignment oversees the candidate filing process, including submissions of measures; proofreading and auditing of official ballots; layout, proofreading, production and mailing of the Sample Ballot & Voter Information Pamphlet; and certification of the election. During and between election cycles, this assignment oversees campaign finance disclosure processes, submission of letters and resolutions to the County Board of Supervisors, working with other governing boards, including landowner and reclamation districts, and other duties related to candidate and campaign services. This assignment is responsible for: • Managing relationships with vendors and monitoring contracts related to the Sample Ballot & Voter Information Pamphlet, translators, and campaign finance disclosures; • Maintaining the official list of districts, offices, incumbents and candidates electronically and as hard copy in official folders for present and historical purposes; • Updating and facilitating submission of legal documents related to candidate filing, including but not limited to, resolutions, declarations of candidacy and nomination petitions; • Facilitating submission of materials related to measures, including but not limited to, resolutions, measure text, measure questions, impartial analyses, arguments and rebuttals; • Conducting the randomized alphabet drawing and drawing of measure letters in accordance with California Elections Code; • Managing layout, proofreading, production, and timely mailing of the Sample Ballot & Voter Information Pamphlet; • Managing, proofread, and submit resolutions for appointments of candidates in lieu of election; • Preparing and finalizing material to be submitted to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors; • Updating and monitoring the candidate and campaign services project calendar; • Posting legal notices in local newspapers and on appropriate County public notice bulletin boards; • Preparing guides for candidates, city clerks and districts prior to each election; • Organizing, preparing for and conducting candidate workshops and city clerk meetings; • Organizing and conducting retirement board elections; • Accepting and processing resolutions, initiatives, and referenda from cities, school and special districts; • Monitoring and maintaining official memoranda and election-related material from the California Secretary of State; Keeping current with and implement laws and procedures related to the California Fair Political Practices Commission and campaign finance disclosures; • Keeping current with and implementing laws and procedures affecting city, school districts, special districts, candidates and campaigns related to elections; • Supervising, training, and evaluating permanent employees in the Elections Technician classification; • Hiring, training evaluating and retaining seasonal clerical employees for candidate filing support; Preparing for and supervising Election Day and canvass activities related to ballot inventory; Preparing statistical reports and providing analysis; • Preparing memoranda, letters and reports; • Updating subject matter-related webpages, including but not limited to, daily updates of rosters of candidates and measures; • Writing or updating subject matter-procedures . Precinct Operations Supervisor : This assignment will oversee precinct supplies and logistics, election officers, polling places and Election Day field operations. This assignment is responsible for: • Supervising, training, and evaluating permanent employees in the Elections Technician classification; • Supervising staff who prepare and coordinate distribution and delivery of polling place materials; • Hiring, training, evaluating and retaining seasonal clerical employees and trainers for poll worker classes; • Determining, assigning, and coordinating election officer training schedules; • Recruiting, assigning, evaluating and retaining election officers and other election workers, which includes but is not limited to, outreach, public speaking, and supervising the election officer payroll process; • Preparing for and supervising Election Day field operations; • Evaluating, surveying and selecting polling places and vote centers in compliance with accessibility and usability requirements; • Overseeing collaboration among management, staff, and consultants to develop training curriculum as necessary; • Purchasing, creating and updating election officer training materials and precinct supplies; • Preparing and providing layout guides for election officers to follow when setting up each polling place on Election Day; • Conducting post-election activities involving roster reconciliation; • Preparing statistical reports and providing analysis; • Updating precinct operations-related webpages and procedures Voter Registration/Services : This assignment oversees all aspects of the voter registration and voter services. This assignment is responsible for: • Processing new and updated voter registration records through paper registration, California's online registration (COVR), DMV, and other sources; • Processing conditional voter registration and provisional voting; • Maintaining the voter records of confidential voters and voters in the military or living overseas; • Cancelling active voters from court records, vital statistics, the Statewide Voter Registration Database (VoteCal) and other sources; • Producing Reports of Registration as provided by California Elections Code; • Producing the Election Day voter rosters for use at polling places; • Staffing and administration of voting Vote Centers; • Staffing and administration of the phone bank and public call center • Various activities related to the post-election canvass; • Acceptance and processing state and local petitions; • Creating voter data reports and files for the public, government agencies and for internal use; • Maintaining and administering the official list of streets, precincts and districts in the voter database from records from the Assessor's Office, County Geographic Information Systems (ArcGIS), and official documents from governmental agencies; • Organizing, preparing for and conducting County voter registration workshops and Federally required trainings for local agencies; • Monitoring and maintaining official memoranda and election-related material from the California Secretary of State; • Keeping current with and implementing laws and procedures related to voter registration and petition management; • Supervising, training, and evaluating permanent employees in the Elections Technician and Elections Specialist classifications; • Hiring, training, evaluating and retaining seasonal clerical employees for voter registration and customer service; • Preparing statistical reports and providing analysis; • Preparing memoranda, letters and reports; Please be advised that Human Resources will only be accepting online applications for this recruitment. Resumes and paper applications will not be accepted in lieu of an online application. A completed application must be received online by the final filing deadline. NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. TYPICAL DUTIES Plans, organizes, directs and supervises the work of subordinate staff; assesses workloads and establishes priorities; selects, assigns, trains and evaluates staff; makes recommendations on disciplinary matters; monitors the flow and quality of work; assures timely completion of work to meet deadlines as required by federal and state laws, codes and regulations. Oversees the processing of voter registration documents, the layout of ballots, the verification of signatures on candidate nomination petitions, the processing of absentee voter applications and ballots, the maintenance and updating of voter registration files, the development and maintenance of district and precinct maps, and/or the processing and verification of various other elections related documents; ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements . Responds to routine and complex inquires from staff, candidates, representatives of candidates, office holders, voters, election officials, and the general public regarding candidate filing requirements, financial disclosures, voting regulations, district and precinct boundaries, and other information related to the election process; responds to and resolves citizen complaints. Researches and applies election laws, regulations, codes and guidelines as they apply to the assignment; maintains knowledge of and implements new and existing departmental policies, procedures, and applicable laws, regulations and guidelines; recommends changes to departmental policies and procedures. Selects and arranges for the use of polling places; evaluates sites for accessibility in compliance with federal and state guidelines and other related laws and regulations. Oversees, coordinates and participates in the receiving, distribution, recovery, repair, and storage of election materials and equipment; maintains inventory of supplies and equipment; ensures that polling places are provided necessary elections materials and equipment; assures that staff are properly trained on the use of materials and equipment. Coordinates and participates in election outreach; develops trainings and course materials for use in outreach programs. May collect and analyze data; performs research as it relates to the assignment; prepares a variety of reports, correspondence, forms and other written communication and ensures accuracy; prepares and reviews statistical summaries of unit activity. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Either PATTERN I Experience : Two years of work experience in a California Elections Office at a level equal to or higher than Elections Technician in San Joaquin County service. Or PATTERN II Experience : Four years of responsible general clerical or office technical work, two years of which must have been in an Elections Office functioning at the journey level. Substitutions : One year of business training in an approved vocational training program may substitute for one year of the above-required general clerical or office technical experience; OR b) Completion of 30 semester/45 quarter units at an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the above-required general clerical or office technical experience; OR c) Completion of 60 semester/90 quarter units at an accredited college or university may substitute for two years of the above-required general clerical or office technical experience. AND FOR BOTH PATTERNS License : Possession of a valid California driver's license. Special Requirement : Most positions require the ability to use computers and/or word processing equipment. If required by the nature of the position, demonstrated general or software-specific computer proficiency may be required prior to appointment. KNOWLEDGE Provisions of federal and state registration-elections law, codes, procedures and regulations; highly advanced office practices and procedures; advanced principles and practices of prioritizing, planning and organizing work; advanced clerical methods of researching, gathering, organizing and reporting data; standard analytical principles and processes; personal computer systems and general office computer software; public relations techniques; advanced filing and record keeping systems; complex correspondence and report formats; principals and techniques of supervision and training; basic principles of staff planning and utilization. ABILITY Research, interpret, and apply basic provisions of various federal and state codes and regulations relating to the administration of elections and registration of voters; perform quasi-administrative/analytical work related to various specialized office activities; review and compare documents for completeness and accuracy; evaluate and establish priorities; gather, organize, input and maintain complex information, including program-specific data; provide/obtain detailed information to/from others as appropriate, including confidential and/or otherwise sensitive information; utilize advanced office procedures and equipment; follow complex oral and written procedures and directions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others, even in difficult situations; communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing; perform advanced arithmetical operations; supervise others. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility -Frequent operation of a data entry device, repetitive motion, sitting for long periods, walking; occasional standing, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, climbing, driving; Lifting -Frequently 5 pounds or less; occasionally 5 to 30 pounds; Visual -Constant good overall vision and reading/close-up work; frequent color perception and use of eye/hand coordination; occasional use of depth perception and peripheral vision; Hearing/Talking -Frequent hearing of normal speech, hearing/talking on the telephone, talking in person; Emotional/Psychological -Frequent decision making, concentration, and public contact; Special Requirements -Some assignments may require working weekends, nights, and/or occasional overtime; Environmental -Occasional exposure to varied weather conditions. Equal Opportunity Employer San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Accomodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. BENEFITS Employees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit which is represented by SEIU Local 1021 . Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available. Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee's expense. Vision Insurance : The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee's expense. For more detailed information on the County's benefits program, visit our website at www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Employee Benefits. Life Insurance : The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows: 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000 Employee may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate. 125 Flexible Benefits Plan : This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit). Retirement Plan : Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees' Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees' Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance. Deferred Compensation : The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $18,000 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $24,000. The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available. Vacation : Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years. Holidays : Effective July 1, 2017, all civil service status employees earn 14 paid holidays each year. Please see the appopriate MOU for details regarding holidays, accruals, use, and cashability of accrued time. Sick Leave : 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive : An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one- half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year. Bereavement Leave : 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee's spouse, domestic partner, parent or child. Merit Salary Increase : New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step. Job Sharing : Employees may agree to job-share a position, subject to approval by a Department Head and the Director of Human Resources. Educational Reimbursement Program : Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year. Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: The County contributes up to $17 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area. School Activities : Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children's school activities. Selection Procedures Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process: Written Exam : The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Oral Exam : The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate's education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidate's score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Written & Oral Exam: If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list. Rate-out: A rate-out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidate's application using the following criteria: education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate-out process. Note: The rating of 70 referred to may be the same or other than an arithmetic 70% of the total possible points. Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date. Veteran's Points : Eligible veterans, unmarried widows and widowers of veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged and who have served during wartime shall be given veteran's points in initial appointment to County service. Eligible veterans receive 5 points and eligible disabled veterans receive 10 points. Disabled veterans must submit a recent award letter stating a 10% service connected disability issued by the United States Veterans Administration. Note: A copy of your DD214 showing the discharge type must be received in the Human Resources by the date of the examination. Acceptable wartime service dates: September 16, 1940 to December 31, 1946 June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955 August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975 Persian Gulf War, August 2, 1990, through a date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation. Eligible Lists: Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for nine months, but may be extended by the Human Resources Director for a period which shall not exceed a total of three years from the date established. Certification/Referral: Names from the eligible list will be referred to the hiring department by the following methods. Rule of the Rank: The top rank orranks of eligibles will be referred for hiring interviews. The minimum number of names to be referred will be equal to the number of positions plus nine, or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. When fillingnine or more positions in a department at the same time, the top rank or ranks will be referred and the minimum number of names shall be two times the number of positions to be filled or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. This applies only to open competitive recruitments. Rule of Five: The top five names will be referred for hiring interviews. This applies only to department or countywide promotional examination. Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities. Pre-Employment Drug Screening Exam: Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grand parent, grand child or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when; They are related to the Appointing Authority or The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other. Department Head may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule. Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S. HOW TO APPLY Apply Online: www.sjgov.org/department/hr By mail or in person: San Joaquin County Human Resources 44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330 Stockton, CA 95202 Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays. Phone: (209) 468-3370 Job Line: For currentemployment opportunitiesplease callour 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. ( The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division) . San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees. Equal Opportunity Employer : San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here . View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email , or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division. Closing Date/Time: 1/22/2021 11:59:00 PM