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Cal State University (CSU) Monterey Bay
Payroll Technician (MB2020-CB2647)
Cal State University (CSU) Monterey Bay 100 Campus Center, Seaside, CA 93955, USA
Description: Payroll Technician Payroll Technician I MB2020-CB2647 Apply Today! Open until filled. Application Screening Begins: Monday, November 30, 2020 Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement, California State University, Monterey Bay ( WWW.CSUMB.EDU ) is a comprehensive, mid-sized four-year university whose staff and faculty help transform student lives by emphasizing project-based learning, requiring service learning, and promoting multicultural and global perspectives on and beyond the campus community. CSUMB is both an MSI and HSI and has a vibrant, diverse student body of nearly 7000 students and growing. Our faculty and staff, many of whom live in campus housing, appreciate living and working about one mile from the shores of the beautiful Monterey Bay. As one of the 23 campuses in the California State University (CSU) system, we offer excellent benefits, including housing, and competitive salaries for our faculty and staff. During our 25th Silver Anniversary Celebration in 2019-20, we will complete two major building projects: the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and the Student Union. By 2030, CSUMB's sustainability initiative is to be carbon neutral. PURPOSE : Under the general direction of the Payroll Services Manager and the daily work direction by the Payroll Analyst, the Payroll Technician applies a general knowledge of payroll and personnel methods, procedures, and practices to perform fairly standardized payroll and personnel transactions for specific actions, categories of employees or campus departments. Reviews and properly applies rules and regulations, existing California State University (CSU) policies and guidelines, state and federal laws, education codes and collective bargaining agreements. Prepares and processes a variety of standard, routine, and fairly common payroll transactions including those for students, staff, and faculty. Researches and reconciles transactions and errors, trace and correct discrepancies ensuring all information is accurate and correct. Provides immediate, accurate and detailed information on employee payroll records as requested. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following : Processing standardized personnel transactions such as appointments, changes in status, leaves, and separations. Paying intermittent, full and part time (regular) employee salaries and wages, overtime, special consultant, shift differential, stipends, and other miscellaneous pay, utilizing the proper rules and regulations, including existing CSU policies and guidelines, state and federal laws, educational codes, case precedent or collective bargaining agreement provisions. Accounting for leave status and accruals, vacation, holiday, sick leave, jury duty, bereavement, LWOP; AWOL, military, NDIL, IDL, and compensatory time. Process judgments, levies and garnishments on employee pay. Assists employees, campus departments, and outside agencies via telephone, email, and at the customer service window. Complete employment verification and provide employee letters, as needed. Scan and catalog payroll documents through the OnBase content management system. Audits and corrects errors and discrepancies in personnel/payroll transaction documents by searching records, contacting employees, checking and reconciling information with representatives of the State Controller's Office. Reconciles the master payroll and any supplemental payroll received during the month to ensure pay and deductions are correct and the appropriate attendance certification has been received. Researches and corrects incorrect payments by contacting the State Controller's Office and/or preparing the necessary correcting documentation. Computes the employee's gross and deductions to determine his or her net pay and process a salary-advance for the employee when a paycheck is not issued or if the paycheck is issued for an incorrect amount. Provides relevant payroll information on such matters as leaves of absence, leave accrual rates and entitlements, retirement eligibility, which involves a careful review of all the facts of a case and a thorough knowledge of relevant CSU policies and guidelines, state and federal laws, educational codes, case precedent or collective bargaining agreement provisions. Assists staff on the appropriate payroll rules and regulations for attendance reporting, separation of duties in dispersal of warrants, completion of forms and revisions to policies and guidelines regarding payroll/personnel transactions. Other Functions : Performs other job-related duties and special projects as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES : Knowledge: Working knowledge of general office methods, practices and procedures. Ability to: acquire working knowledge of, and independently select and apply, CSU policies, procedures, programs, guidelines, applicable state and federal laws, educational codes, and collective bargaining agreements; audit and reconcile data; interpret and apply written rules and regulations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; exercise tact, courtesy and good judgment in responding to others; use current computer word processing and spreadsheet software programs; perform mathematical calculations; accurately enter data; follow oral and written instructions; communicate effectively with others; and read and write at a level appropriate to the position. Ability to, or acquire the skill to, use web browsers, electronic calendaring programs, ERP/HRIS, and data management systems. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Experience: Equivalent to one year of general administrative experience in payroll and human resources recordkeeping and data entry which has provided the above knowledge and abilities. Education: Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities. SPECIALIZED SKILLS : Working knowledge of Business English and arithmetic; general office methods, procedures, and practices. Familiarity and/or knowledge of the Uniform State Payroll Procedures Manual , Personnel Information Management System Manual and other information found in state and university administrative manuals and guidelines. Demonstrated ability to address the essential functions associated with this position including the knowledge and abilities identified above. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : One or more years of relevant payroll experience. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience working in a diverse academic or public organization. Experience working with Oracle or a similar HR/Payroll system. Excellent judgment and analytical skills Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to understand and take direction, but work independently when appropriate. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others Perform mathematical calculations Make sound decisions and recommendations regarding payroll activities Ability to, or acquire the skill to, use web browsers, electronic calendaring programs, ERP?HRIS, and data management systems. Technically fluent with Microsoft Office Professional Suite, Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Drive, and Calendar), intranet drives, and internet browsers. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & POSITION DESIGNATIONS : All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check (including a criminal records check). The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. This position will have a duty to report to the Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to victims of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, dating/domestic violence, and stalking as required by CSU Executive Order 1095 . This position has been designated as a sensitive position with access to and responsibility for detailed personally identifiable Level 1 confidential information about students, faculty, staff or alumni that is protected, personal or sensitive as defined in the CSU Information Security Data Classification Standards . This position is required to comply with confidentiality requirements outlined in the Department of Education's Family Educational Rights and Privacy and California's Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding sensitive student issues. May require occasional evenings and/or weekend work. PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT : Office environment with standard equipment and tasks. Position requires working at a computer and desk for extended periods of time. May require travel between campus offices and off-campus locations. POSITION INFORMATION : Type of Appointment: Full-Time, Probationary Collective Bargaining Unit: R07 - Clerical & Administrative Support Services Anticipated Campus Hiring Salary: Low $3,000's/month CSU Salary Range FLSA Status: Non-Exempt CSUMB offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding vacation, health, dental & vision plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS); and 14 paid holidays a year. For more information, visit: CSU Benefits R07 . Additionally, University Corporation at CSU Monterey Bay provides access to affordable campus housing based on availability, visit: Employee Housing . APPLICATION PROCEDURE : For full consideration, applicants must complete the required online application prior to the priority screen date found at csumb.edu/jobs . Application submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. Materials submitted become the property of CSUMB and will not be returned. CSUMB is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting University Personnel at (831) 582-3389. For computer/online access you may visit the Tanimura and Antle Family Memorial Library ( map ). All employees must be eligible for employment in the U.S. GENERAL INFORMATION : CSUMB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States and is an E-Verify employer. In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State University, Monterey Bay Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: https://csumb.edu/clery CSUMB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER : CSUMB is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Closing Date/Time: Open until filled
Dec 01, 2020
Full Time
Description: Payroll Technician Payroll Technician I MB2020-CB2647 Apply Today! Open until filled. Application Screening Begins: Monday, November 30, 2020 Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement, California State University, Monterey Bay ( WWW.CSUMB.EDU ) is a comprehensive, mid-sized four-year university whose staff and faculty help transform student lives by emphasizing project-based learning, requiring service learning, and promoting multicultural and global perspectives on and beyond the campus community. CSUMB is both an MSI and HSI and has a vibrant, diverse student body of nearly 7000 students and growing. Our faculty and staff, many of whom live in campus housing, appreciate living and working about one mile from the shores of the beautiful Monterey Bay. As one of the 23 campuses in the California State University (CSU) system, we offer excellent benefits, including housing, and competitive salaries for our faculty and staff. During our 25th Silver Anniversary Celebration in 2019-20, we will complete two major building projects: the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and the Student Union. By 2030, CSUMB's sustainability initiative is to be carbon neutral. PURPOSE : Under the general direction of the Payroll Services Manager and the daily work direction by the Payroll Analyst, the Payroll Technician applies a general knowledge of payroll and personnel methods, procedures, and practices to perform fairly standardized payroll and personnel transactions for specific actions, categories of employees or campus departments. Reviews and properly applies rules and regulations, existing California State University (CSU) policies and guidelines, state and federal laws, education codes and collective bargaining agreements. Prepares and processes a variety of standard, routine, and fairly common payroll transactions including those for students, staff, and faculty. Researches and reconciles transactions and errors, trace and correct discrepancies ensuring all information is accurate and correct. Provides immediate, accurate and detailed information on employee payroll records as requested. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following : Processing standardized personnel transactions such as appointments, changes in status, leaves, and separations. Paying intermittent, full and part time (regular) employee salaries and wages, overtime, special consultant, shift differential, stipends, and other miscellaneous pay, utilizing the proper rules and regulations, including existing CSU policies and guidelines, state and federal laws, educational codes, case precedent or collective bargaining agreement provisions. Accounting for leave status and accruals, vacation, holiday, sick leave, jury duty, bereavement, LWOP; AWOL, military, NDIL, IDL, and compensatory time. Process judgments, levies and garnishments on employee pay. Assists employees, campus departments, and outside agencies via telephone, email, and at the customer service window. Complete employment verification and provide employee letters, as needed. Scan and catalog payroll documents through the OnBase content management system. Audits and corrects errors and discrepancies in personnel/payroll transaction documents by searching records, contacting employees, checking and reconciling information with representatives of the State Controller's Office. Reconciles the master payroll and any supplemental payroll received during the month to ensure pay and deductions are correct and the appropriate attendance certification has been received. Researches and corrects incorrect payments by contacting the State Controller's Office and/or preparing the necessary correcting documentation. Computes the employee's gross and deductions to determine his or her net pay and process a salary-advance for the employee when a paycheck is not issued or if the paycheck is issued for an incorrect amount. Provides relevant payroll information on such matters as leaves of absence, leave accrual rates and entitlements, retirement eligibility, which involves a careful review of all the facts of a case and a thorough knowledge of relevant CSU policies and guidelines, state and federal laws, educational codes, case precedent or collective bargaining agreement provisions. Assists staff on the appropriate payroll rules and regulations for attendance reporting, separation of duties in dispersal of warrants, completion of forms and revisions to policies and guidelines regarding payroll/personnel transactions. Other Functions : Performs other job-related duties and special projects as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES : Knowledge: Working knowledge of general office methods, practices and procedures. Ability to: acquire working knowledge of, and independently select and apply, CSU policies, procedures, programs, guidelines, applicable state and federal laws, educational codes, and collective bargaining agreements; audit and reconcile data; interpret and apply written rules and regulations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; exercise tact, courtesy and good judgment in responding to others; use current computer word processing and spreadsheet software programs; perform mathematical calculations; accurately enter data; follow oral and written instructions; communicate effectively with others; and read and write at a level appropriate to the position. Ability to, or acquire the skill to, use web browsers, electronic calendaring programs, ERP/HRIS, and data management systems. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Experience: Equivalent to one year of general administrative experience in payroll and human resources recordkeeping and data entry which has provided the above knowledge and abilities. Education: Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities. SPECIALIZED SKILLS : Working knowledge of Business English and arithmetic; general office methods, procedures, and practices. Familiarity and/or knowledge of the Uniform State Payroll Procedures Manual , Personnel Information Management System Manual and other information found in state and university administrative manuals and guidelines. Demonstrated ability to address the essential functions associated with this position including the knowledge and abilities identified above. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : One or more years of relevant payroll experience. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience working in a diverse academic or public organization. Experience working with Oracle or a similar HR/Payroll system. Excellent judgment and analytical skills Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to understand and take direction, but work independently when appropriate. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others Perform mathematical calculations Make sound decisions and recommendations regarding payroll activities Ability to, or acquire the skill to, use web browsers, electronic calendaring programs, ERP?HRIS, and data management systems. Technically fluent with Microsoft Office Professional Suite, Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Drive, and Calendar), intranet drives, and internet browsers. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & POSITION DESIGNATIONS : All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check (including a criminal records check). The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. This position will have a duty to report to the Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to victims of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, dating/domestic violence, and stalking as required by CSU Executive Order 1095 . This position has been designated as a sensitive position with access to and responsibility for detailed personally identifiable Level 1 confidential information about students, faculty, staff or alumni that is protected, personal or sensitive as defined in the CSU Information Security Data Classification Standards . This position is required to comply with confidentiality requirements outlined in the Department of Education's Family Educational Rights and Privacy and California's Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding sensitive student issues. May require occasional evenings and/or weekend work. PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT : Office environment with standard equipment and tasks. Position requires working at a computer and desk for extended periods of time. May require travel between campus offices and off-campus locations. POSITION INFORMATION : Type of Appointment: Full-Time, Probationary Collective Bargaining Unit: R07 - Clerical & Administrative Support Services Anticipated Campus Hiring Salary: Low $3,000's/month CSU Salary Range FLSA Status: Non-Exempt CSUMB offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding vacation, health, dental & vision plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS); and 14 paid holidays a year. For more information, visit: CSU Benefits R07 . Additionally, University Corporation at CSU Monterey Bay provides access to affordable campus housing based on availability, visit: Employee Housing . APPLICATION PROCEDURE : For full consideration, applicants must complete the required online application prior to the priority screen date found at csumb.edu/jobs . Application submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. Materials submitted become the property of CSUMB and will not be returned. CSUMB is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting University Personnel at (831) 582-3389. For computer/online access you may visit the Tanimura and Antle Family Memorial Library ( map ). All employees must be eligible for employment in the U.S. GENERAL INFORMATION : CSUMB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States and is an E-Verify employer. In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State University, Monterey Bay Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: https://csumb.edu/clery CSUMB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER : CSUMB is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Closing Date/Time: Open until filled
California Polytechnic State University
Payroll Technician II (498744)
California Polytechnic State University 1 Grand Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407, USA
Description: The incumbent's primary focus is processing payroll for faculty and staff in assigned areas of responsibility within the University. Payroll for faculty and staff requires adherence to multiple, strict deadlines each month. These areas of responsibility require a thorough knowledge of all aspects of pay and leave for all represented as well as unrepresented employees. The incumbent must maintain strong analysis skills to provide customer service to employees that can be represented by any one of ten collective bargaining agreements. Closing Date/Time: Open until filled
Jan 21, 2021
Full Time
Description: The incumbent's primary focus is processing payroll for faculty and staff in assigned areas of responsibility within the University. Payroll for faculty and staff requires adherence to multiple, strict deadlines each month. These areas of responsibility require a thorough knowledge of all aspects of pay and leave for all represented as well as unrepresented employees. The incumbent must maintain strong analysis skills to provide customer service to employees that can be represented by any one of ten collective bargaining agreements. Closing Date/Time: Open until filled
Los Angeles County
PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN II
LOS ANGELES COUNTY Los Angeles, California, United States
FILING START DATE: 04/27/2016 AT 8:00 A.M. This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice EXAM NUMBER b8162F TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity Open Continuous DEFINITION Actively participates with professional staff members in the delivery of mental health services or the delivery of indirect and direct patient care to clients who are mentally ill or emotionally disturbed. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS Positions allocable to this journey-level class work in mental health facilities or special treatment programs of the Department of Mental Health or in hospitals and clinics of the Department of Health Services. Incumbents work under the supervision of a mental health clinical program manager, a psychiatrist or other licensed physician, a psychologist, or at the direction of a rehabilitation therapist, social worker, or registered nurse , and participate in the control, evaluation and treatment of clients. Essential Job Functions Observes, evaluates, records and reports to professional staff changes in client's condition. Provides direct and indirect patient care including helping clients with personal hygiene such as bathing and personal grooming. Takes and records measures of the client's physical condition such as pulse, temperature , respiration, weight, and body mass index. Prepares appropriate forms in connection with emergency calls, evaluation of the client's condition, and maintenance of the client's records. Implements de-escalation procedures and techniques and aids or restrains clients to prevent injury to themselves or others. Participates in planning, executing, and documenting interventions related to the client care plan. Participates in multi-disciplinary team conferences to share pertinent client information and collaborate with other mental health staff to develop and manage an effective treatment plan. Within scope-of-practice guidelines, provides direct client care, completes required documentation, updates treatment team regarding client progress, and provides client, family members and significant others with referrals and linkage to community resources. Provides and documents mental health services to mentally ill or emotionally disturbed clients as a member of a Psychiatric Mobile Response Team, Clinical Behavioral Management Response Team, Homeless Outreach and Engagement Team,crisis intervention team, or therapeutic team at an outpatient or inpatient facility. Administers, either orally or by injection,prescribed medications to clients inacute psychiatric settings. Serves as mental health service gatekeeper at the mental health ACCESS and Telecommunication Center, performing triage on caller requests for service, referring caller to an appropriate treatment source, and/or dispatching a mobile response team or an ambulance. Contacts ambulance companies when ambulance transport is requested through ACCESS Center or collaboration with directly operated clinics. Prepares and signs the application for immediate 72-hour detention of disturbed psychiatric clients if Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS)designated by the Office of Medical Director, as needed. Coordinates all activities of the Psychiatric Mobile Response Team and Clinical Behavioral Management Response Team, including staff coverage and coordination of team services with law enforcement agencies, as neeeded. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS One year of experience * assisting mental health professionals in the delivery of preventative, therapeutic and rehabilitative psychiatric services to emotionally disturbed or mentally ill clients at the level of Psychiatric Technician I **. PHYSICAL CLASS 4 - Arduous. Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity. LICENSE(S) REQUIRED A valid California State License to practice as a Psychiatric Technician. *** Some positions in this classification, depending upon assignment, require possession of a valid California Class C Driver License to perform job-related essential functions. Candidates offered these positions will be required to show proof of a valid driver license before appointment**** . ** Experience at the level of Psychiatric Technician I in the service of Los Angeles County is defined as assisting professional staff members in the delivery of mental health services or the delivery of indirect and direct patient care to clients who are mentally ill or emotionally disturbed. *** A copy of a valid California State License to practice as Psychiatric Technician MUST be attached to the application at the time of filing. Applications submitted without the required copy of licensure will be considered as incomplete until such information is provided. Original license must be presented at the time of appointment. **** Successful applicants for this position who will be required to drive will be required to obtain a copy of his/her driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before being appointed. Applicant's License must not be suspended, restricted or revoked, or have more than four moving violations within the last two years. This information will be verified at the time of appointment. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION * Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40-hour workweek. Work performed part-time will be prorated on a month-for-month basis. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT This examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based on application information weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in order to be placed on the eligible register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. Retake: No person may compete for this examination more than once in a twelve (12) month period. SPECIAL INFORMATION Past and present mental health clients and family members are encouraged to apply. AVAILABLE SHIFT Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. VACANCY INFORMATION The eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Mental Health. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION Applicants are required to complete and submit an online Los Angeles County Employment Application in order to be considered for this examination. Paper applications, resumes, or any unsolicited documents will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online application. This examination will remain open until the need of the services are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. Applicants must submit their applications by 5:00 pm, Pacific Standard Time (PST), on the last day of filing. INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting. Applicants must complete and submit their online applications and upload required documents (e.g. License, Resume, Official Transcripts, etc.) as attachment(s) during application submission, or send by email to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov within 15 calendar days from date of application submission. Indicate the Exam Title on the subject line when sending required documents by email. The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements. Utilizing verbiage from bulletin, class specifications, and selection requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to meet requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified . Your online application must show complete license, education and work experience information necessary to evaluate your qualifications. License information section must show title of license, license number, original date of issue, and expiration date. Education information section must include name and address of school attended, complete dates attended, name of course/s taken, number of units earned, and degree/s earned. Work experience section must include job title, employer name and address, name of work area/facility, actual payroll title held and not the working and/or functional titles, from/to dates of employment including month, day and year, total number of months, total number of hours worked per week - not a range of hours (full or part-time), complete and detailed description of related job duties. If range of hours is provided, experience will be prorated based on the lowest number of hours worked per week. List each job experience separately. All information is subject to verification . Applications may be rejected at any stage of the selection process. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER LANGUAGE All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security number (i.e. 000-00-0000, 111-11-1111, etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your application. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. DEPARTMENT CONTACT Department Contact Name: Irene San, Exam Analyst Department Contact Phone: 213-972-7034 or 213-972-7037 Department Contact Email: exams@dmh.lacounty.gov ADA Coordinator Phone: 213-972-7034 Teletype Phone: 800-735-2922 California Relay Services Phone: 800-735-2922 Closing Date/Time:
Jan 16, 2021
Full Time
FILING START DATE: 04/27/2016 AT 8:00 A.M. This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice EXAM NUMBER b8162F TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity Open Continuous DEFINITION Actively participates with professional staff members in the delivery of mental health services or the delivery of indirect and direct patient care to clients who are mentally ill or emotionally disturbed. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS Positions allocable to this journey-level class work in mental health facilities or special treatment programs of the Department of Mental Health or in hospitals and clinics of the Department of Health Services. Incumbents work under the supervision of a mental health clinical program manager, a psychiatrist or other licensed physician, a psychologist, or at the direction of a rehabilitation therapist, social worker, or registered nurse , and participate in the control, evaluation and treatment of clients. Essential Job Functions Observes, evaluates, records and reports to professional staff changes in client's condition. Provides direct and indirect patient care including helping clients with personal hygiene such as bathing and personal grooming. Takes and records measures of the client's physical condition such as pulse, temperature , respiration, weight, and body mass index. Prepares appropriate forms in connection with emergency calls, evaluation of the client's condition, and maintenance of the client's records. Implements de-escalation procedures and techniques and aids or restrains clients to prevent injury to themselves or others. Participates in planning, executing, and documenting interventions related to the client care plan. Participates in multi-disciplinary team conferences to share pertinent client information and collaborate with other mental health staff to develop and manage an effective treatment plan. Within scope-of-practice guidelines, provides direct client care, completes required documentation, updates treatment team regarding client progress, and provides client, family members and significant others with referrals and linkage to community resources. Provides and documents mental health services to mentally ill or emotionally disturbed clients as a member of a Psychiatric Mobile Response Team, Clinical Behavioral Management Response Team, Homeless Outreach and Engagement Team,crisis intervention team, or therapeutic team at an outpatient or inpatient facility. Administers, either orally or by injection,prescribed medications to clients inacute psychiatric settings. Serves as mental health service gatekeeper at the mental health ACCESS and Telecommunication Center, performing triage on caller requests for service, referring caller to an appropriate treatment source, and/or dispatching a mobile response team or an ambulance. Contacts ambulance companies when ambulance transport is requested through ACCESS Center or collaboration with directly operated clinics. Prepares and signs the application for immediate 72-hour detention of disturbed psychiatric clients if Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS)designated by the Office of Medical Director, as needed. Coordinates all activities of the Psychiatric Mobile Response Team and Clinical Behavioral Management Response Team, including staff coverage and coordination of team services with law enforcement agencies, as neeeded. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS One year of experience * assisting mental health professionals in the delivery of preventative, therapeutic and rehabilitative psychiatric services to emotionally disturbed or mentally ill clients at the level of Psychiatric Technician I **. PHYSICAL CLASS 4 - Arduous. Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity. LICENSE(S) REQUIRED A valid California State License to practice as a Psychiatric Technician. *** Some positions in this classification, depending upon assignment, require possession of a valid California Class C Driver License to perform job-related essential functions. Candidates offered these positions will be required to show proof of a valid driver license before appointment**** . ** Experience at the level of Psychiatric Technician I in the service of Los Angeles County is defined as assisting professional staff members in the delivery of mental health services or the delivery of indirect and direct patient care to clients who are mentally ill or emotionally disturbed. *** A copy of a valid California State License to practice as Psychiatric Technician MUST be attached to the application at the time of filing. Applications submitted without the required copy of licensure will be considered as incomplete until such information is provided. Original license must be presented at the time of appointment. **** Successful applicants for this position who will be required to drive will be required to obtain a copy of his/her driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before being appointed. Applicant's License must not be suspended, restricted or revoked, or have more than four moving violations within the last two years. This information will be verified at the time of appointment. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION * Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40-hour workweek. Work performed part-time will be prorated on a month-for-month basis. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT This examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based on application information weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in order to be placed on the eligible register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. Retake: No person may compete for this examination more than once in a twelve (12) month period. SPECIAL INFORMATION Past and present mental health clients and family members are encouraged to apply. AVAILABLE SHIFT Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. VACANCY INFORMATION The eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Mental Health. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION Applicants are required to complete and submit an online Los Angeles County Employment Application in order to be considered for this examination. Paper applications, resumes, or any unsolicited documents will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online application. This examination will remain open until the need of the services are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. Applicants must submit their applications by 5:00 pm, Pacific Standard Time (PST), on the last day of filing. INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting. Applicants must complete and submit their online applications and upload required documents (e.g. License, Resume, Official Transcripts, etc.) as attachment(s) during application submission, or send by email to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov within 15 calendar days from date of application submission. Indicate the Exam Title on the subject line when sending required documents by email. The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements. Utilizing verbiage from bulletin, class specifications, and selection requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to meet requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified . Your online application must show complete license, education and work experience information necessary to evaluate your qualifications. License information section must show title of license, license number, original date of issue, and expiration date. Education information section must include name and address of school attended, complete dates attended, name of course/s taken, number of units earned, and degree/s earned. Work experience section must include job title, employer name and address, name of work area/facility, actual payroll title held and not the working and/or functional titles, from/to dates of employment including month, day and year, total number of months, total number of hours worked per week - not a range of hours (full or part-time), complete and detailed description of related job duties. If range of hours is provided, experience will be prorated based on the lowest number of hours worked per week. List each job experience separately. All information is subject to verification . Applications may be rejected at any stage of the selection process. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER LANGUAGE All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security number (i.e. 000-00-0000, 111-11-1111, etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your application. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. DEPARTMENT CONTACT Department Contact Name: Irene San, Exam Analyst Department Contact Phone: 213-972-7034 or 213-972-7037 Department Contact Email: exams@dmh.lacounty.gov ADA Coordinator Phone: 213-972-7034 Teletype Phone: 800-735-2922 California Relay Services Phone: 800-735-2922 Closing Date/Time:
Los Angeles County
PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN III
LOS ANGELES COUNTY Los Angeles, California, United States
EXAM NUMBER b8163A FIRST DAY OF FILING: 04/26/2016 at 8:00 A.M. This examination will remain open until needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity DEFINITION Provides specialized services to departmental multi-disciplinary teams, other County departments, and community agencies in the delivery of mental health treatment. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS Positions allocable to this senior-level class are assigned to a line operation responsible for the delivery of psychological rehabilitation, case management and/or Psychiatric Emergency Service of the Department of Mental Health or to a hospital or clinic of the Department of Health Services. Incumbents assigned to Mental Health Department program support and training provide consultation and training to departmental staff or to staff of other departments and agencies. Incumbents assigned to line operations work as team leaders reporting to a mental health clinical program manageror a physician manager. Positions allocable to hospitals or clinics of the Department of Health Services report to a psychiatrist or other licensed physician, a psychologist, or work at the direction of a rehabilitation therapist, social worker, or registered nurse. Incumbents are typically responsible for providing technical direction to less experienced psychiatric technicians and providing care and protective services to clients most prone to assaultive behavior or requiring more extensive monitoring and review of their condition and progress. Essential Job Functions Administers, either orally or by injection, prescribed medications to clients in acute psychiatric settings. Interviews the clients, family members, and friends to obtain collateral information that may have bearing on the clients, treatment. Makes program services referrals for persons identified as mentally ill. Conducts the auditing of client records for compliance with documentation guidelines. Participates in multidisciplinary team conferences and collaborates with other mental health staff to develop the most effective treatment plan. Provides direct client care, completes required documentation, updates treatment team regarding client progress. Provides client, family members and significant others with referrals and linkage to community resources. Provides consultation to community agencies in the utilization of mental health and supportservices provided by directly operated clinics, in-patient facilities and contractors of the department. Provides in-service training to departmental staff and volunteers in the identification and treatment of mentally disordered individuals, principles of crisis intervention and management of assaultive behavior. Participates as a member of a Crisis Response Team in an inpatient psychiatric setting. Coordinate the activities of a Psychiatric Mobile Response Team or similar service teamwith law enforcement, courts, schools and other agencies, to assist and evaluate clients who are deemed to be a danger to themselves or others. Serve as a member of a Homeless Outreach and Engagement Team, providing initial assessments in the field and linking homeless mentally ill to mental health services. Coordinate the work of Psychiatric Technicians or others in the delivery of mental health services at an in-patient or out-patient facility. Coordinate or develop psychological rehabilitation programs for the chronically and persistently mentally ill. Lead and provide technical supervision to lower-level psychiatric technicians and supportstaff assigned to provide mental health services at an inpatient or outpatient facility. Serve as mental health service gatekeeper at the mental health ACCESS and Telecommunications Center, performing triage on caller requests for service, referring caller to an appropriate treatment source, and/or dispatching a psychiatric mobile response team. Assists Psychiatrists in completing and checking for accuracy on Treatment Authorization Request (TAR) and Prior Authorization (PA) forms. Promptly responds to phone calls / walk ins from clients regarding medication-related issues (i.e. medication side effects, pharmacy dispensing issues, refill needs) and consults with Psychiatrists and/or Register Nurses regarding those issues. Maintains medication inventory, organization, expiration dates, room/refrigerator temperature logs in the Medication Room. Orders supplies for Medication Room (i.e. sharps containers, syringes, needles, gloves, alcohol swabs, etc.) Maintains a caseload of clients and facilitate routine follow up and case management services as needed. Works in conjunction with other team members to facilitate services within Care Clinic Model. Prepares and signs the application for immediate 72-hour detention of disturbed psychiatric clients if Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) designated by the Office of Medical Director. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Two years of experience at the level of Psychiatric Technician II in the County of Los Angeles * . LICENSE(S) REQUIRED Possession of a current, active and valid California State License to practice as a Psychiatric Technician ** . Some positions in this classification, depending upon assignment, require possession of a valid California Class C Driver License to perform job-related essential functions. Candidates offered these positions will be required to show proof of a valid driver license before appointment. PHYSICAL CLASS 4 - Arduous . Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION * Experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Psychiatric Technician II is defined as: Actively participates with professional staff members in the delivery of mental health services or the delivery of indirect and direct patient care to clients who are mentally ill or emotionally disturbed. ** Applicants must submit a legible copy of official proof of the required license at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days from the time of application submission. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT An evaluation of experience based upon application and Supplemental Questionnaire information weighted 100% Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in order to be placed on the eligible register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. Retake: No person may compete for this examination more than once in a twelve (12) month period. SPECIAL INFORMATION Past and present mental health clients and family members are encouraged to apply. AVAILABLE SHIFT Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. VACANCY INFORMATION The eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Mental Health. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION Applicants are required to complete and submit an online Los Angeles County Employment Application in order to be considered for this examination. Paper applications, resumes, or any unsolicited documents will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online application and Supplemental Questionnaire. We must receive your application by 5:00 pm, Pacific Standard Time (PST), on the last day of filing. INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting. Applicants must complete and submit their online applications and upload required documents (e.g. License, Resume, etc.) as attachment(s) during application submission, or send by email to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov within 15 calendar days from date of application submission. Indicate the Exam Title on the subject line when sending required documents by email. The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements. Utilizing verbiage from bulletin, class specifications, and minimum requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to meet requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified . Your online application must show complete license, education and work experience information necessary to evaluate your qualifications. License information section must show title of license, license number, original date of issue, and expiration date. Education information section must include name and address of school attended, complete dates attended, name of course/s taken, number of units earned, and degree/s earned. Work experience section must include job title, employer name and address, name of work area/facility, actual payroll title held and not the working and/or functional titles, from/to dates of employment including month, day and year, total number of months, total number of hours worked per week - not a range of hours (full or part-time), complete and detailed description of related job duties. If range of hours is provided, experience will be prorated based on the lowest number of hours worked per week. List each job experience separately. All information is subject to verification . Applications may be rejected at any stage of the selection process. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER LANGUAGE All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security number (i.e. 000-00-0000, 111-11-1111, etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your application. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. DEPARTMENT CONTACT Department Contact Name: Irene San, Exam Analyst Department Contact Phone: 213-972-7034 or 213-972-7037 Department Contact Email: exams@dmh.lacounty.gov ADA Coordinator Phone: 213-972-7034 Teletype Phone: 800-735-2922 California Relay Services Phone: 800-735-2922 Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Jan 16, 2021
Full Time
EXAM NUMBER b8163A FIRST DAY OF FILING: 04/26/2016 at 8:00 A.M. This examination will remain open until needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity DEFINITION Provides specialized services to departmental multi-disciplinary teams, other County departments, and community agencies in the delivery of mental health treatment. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS Positions allocable to this senior-level class are assigned to a line operation responsible for the delivery of psychological rehabilitation, case management and/or Psychiatric Emergency Service of the Department of Mental Health or to a hospital or clinic of the Department of Health Services. Incumbents assigned to Mental Health Department program support and training provide consultation and training to departmental staff or to staff of other departments and agencies. Incumbents assigned to line operations work as team leaders reporting to a mental health clinical program manageror a physician manager. Positions allocable to hospitals or clinics of the Department of Health Services report to a psychiatrist or other licensed physician, a psychologist, or work at the direction of a rehabilitation therapist, social worker, or registered nurse. Incumbents are typically responsible for providing technical direction to less experienced psychiatric technicians and providing care and protective services to clients most prone to assaultive behavior or requiring more extensive monitoring and review of their condition and progress. Essential Job Functions Administers, either orally or by injection, prescribed medications to clients in acute psychiatric settings. Interviews the clients, family members, and friends to obtain collateral information that may have bearing on the clients, treatment. Makes program services referrals for persons identified as mentally ill. Conducts the auditing of client records for compliance with documentation guidelines. Participates in multidisciplinary team conferences and collaborates with other mental health staff to develop the most effective treatment plan. Provides direct client care, completes required documentation, updates treatment team regarding client progress. Provides client, family members and significant others with referrals and linkage to community resources. Provides consultation to community agencies in the utilization of mental health and supportservices provided by directly operated clinics, in-patient facilities and contractors of the department. Provides in-service training to departmental staff and volunteers in the identification and treatment of mentally disordered individuals, principles of crisis intervention and management of assaultive behavior. Participates as a member of a Crisis Response Team in an inpatient psychiatric setting. Coordinate the activities of a Psychiatric Mobile Response Team or similar service teamwith law enforcement, courts, schools and other agencies, to assist and evaluate clients who are deemed to be a danger to themselves or others. Serve as a member of a Homeless Outreach and Engagement Team, providing initial assessments in the field and linking homeless mentally ill to mental health services. Coordinate the work of Psychiatric Technicians or others in the delivery of mental health services at an in-patient or out-patient facility. Coordinate or develop psychological rehabilitation programs for the chronically and persistently mentally ill. Lead and provide technical supervision to lower-level psychiatric technicians and supportstaff assigned to provide mental health services at an inpatient or outpatient facility. Serve as mental health service gatekeeper at the mental health ACCESS and Telecommunications Center, performing triage on caller requests for service, referring caller to an appropriate treatment source, and/or dispatching a psychiatric mobile response team. Assists Psychiatrists in completing and checking for accuracy on Treatment Authorization Request (TAR) and Prior Authorization (PA) forms. Promptly responds to phone calls / walk ins from clients regarding medication-related issues (i.e. medication side effects, pharmacy dispensing issues, refill needs) and consults with Psychiatrists and/or Register Nurses regarding those issues. Maintains medication inventory, organization, expiration dates, room/refrigerator temperature logs in the Medication Room. Orders supplies for Medication Room (i.e. sharps containers, syringes, needles, gloves, alcohol swabs, etc.) Maintains a caseload of clients and facilitate routine follow up and case management services as needed. Works in conjunction with other team members to facilitate services within Care Clinic Model. Prepares and signs the application for immediate 72-hour detention of disturbed psychiatric clients if Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) designated by the Office of Medical Director. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Two years of experience at the level of Psychiatric Technician II in the County of Los Angeles * . LICENSE(S) REQUIRED Possession of a current, active and valid California State License to practice as a Psychiatric Technician ** . Some positions in this classification, depending upon assignment, require possession of a valid California Class C Driver License to perform job-related essential functions. Candidates offered these positions will be required to show proof of a valid driver license before appointment. PHYSICAL CLASS 4 - Arduous . Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION * Experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Psychiatric Technician II is defined as: Actively participates with professional staff members in the delivery of mental health services or the delivery of indirect and direct patient care to clients who are mentally ill or emotionally disturbed. ** Applicants must submit a legible copy of official proof of the required license at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days from the time of application submission. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT An evaluation of experience based upon application and Supplemental Questionnaire information weighted 100% Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in order to be placed on the eligible register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. Retake: No person may compete for this examination more than once in a twelve (12) month period. SPECIAL INFORMATION Past and present mental health clients and family members are encouraged to apply. AVAILABLE SHIFT Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. VACANCY INFORMATION The eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Mental Health. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION Applicants are required to complete and submit an online Los Angeles County Employment Application in order to be considered for this examination. Paper applications, resumes, or any unsolicited documents will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online application and Supplemental Questionnaire. We must receive your application by 5:00 pm, Pacific Standard Time (PST), on the last day of filing. INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting. Applicants must complete and submit their online applications and upload required documents (e.g. License, Resume, etc.) as attachment(s) during application submission, or send by email to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov within 15 calendar days from date of application submission. Indicate the Exam Title on the subject line when sending required documents by email. The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements. Utilizing verbiage from bulletin, class specifications, and minimum requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to meet requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified . Your online application must show complete license, education and work experience information necessary to evaluate your qualifications. License information section must show title of license, license number, original date of issue, and expiration date. Education information section must include name and address of school attended, complete dates attended, name of course/s taken, number of units earned, and degree/s earned. Work experience section must include job title, employer name and address, name of work area/facility, actual payroll title held and not the working and/or functional titles, from/to dates of employment including month, day and year, total number of months, total number of hours worked per week - not a range of hours (full or part-time), complete and detailed description of related job duties. If range of hours is provided, experience will be prorated based on the lowest number of hours worked per week. List each job experience separately. All information is subject to verification . Applications may be rejected at any stage of the selection process. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER LANGUAGE All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security number (i.e. 000-00-0000, 111-11-1111, etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your application. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. DEPARTMENT CONTACT Department Contact Name: Irene San, Exam Analyst Department Contact Phone: 213-972-7034 or 213-972-7037 Department Contact Email: exams@dmh.lacounty.gov ADA Coordinator Phone: 213-972-7034 Teletype Phone: 800-735-2922 California Relay Services Phone: 800-735-2922 Closing Date/Time: Continuous
San Joaquin County
Operating Room Technician II
San Joaquin County, CA Stockton, California, usa
Thisrecruitment is being conducted to fill two full-timepositions in thePerioperative Services Department (Operating Room) at San Joaquin General Hospital and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. The San Joaquin General Hospital's Operating Roomis a 24/7 department. The Operating Room Technician II is a journey level class and is expected to perform technical support duties during surgeries and related procedures and surgical scrub duties per recommended procedures. Ideally, candidates should possess knowledge of surgical procedures, supply usage, inventory and supply ordering, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The work schedule includes working rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. In addition, Operating Room Technicians are required to be available in a stand-by status on a rotational basis and must be ready to begin surgical cases within 30 minutes of notification. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a drug screening. Please visit the San Joaquin General Hospital at www.sjgeneral.org to learn more about the hospital. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. Amended: Includes 2% COLA effective 10/26/20. KParker TYPICAL DUTIES 1. Carries out surgical scrub duties according to recommended procedures. 2. Checks assignments; prepares operating room, supplies, and equipment; assists in preparing preoperative site and draping patient according to established procedure to provide an ample sterile field. 3. Performs sub-professional nursing activities required during surgical procedures; handles instruments, sponges, sutures, catheters, drains, and dressing in such a manner as to ensure medical and surgical asepsis and safety to the patient; assists in performing sponge, needle, and instrument counts. 4. Assists in the care, preparation, and maintenance of sterile and unsterile supplies; checks, cleans, and stores surgical instruments; organizes supplies for scheduled and emergency cases; stocks sterile supplies in operating room; assists in taking inventories of equipment and supplies. 5. Assists in application of casts; assembles and prepares setup for external fixation of fractures and application of casts. 6. Assists in lifting, transporting and positioning patients. 7. May assist in cleaning of the operating room. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Note: Supplemental application must be submitted with employment application. Either Pattern I Experience : One year as an Operating Room Technician I in San Joaquin County. Or Pattern II Experience : One year as a surgical or operating room technician in an acute care hospital within the past five years; and completion of an approved surgical technician training or program. Substitution : One additional year of qualifying experience within the past five years may substitute for the required surgical technician training or program. AND Special Requirement : Operating Room Technicians are required to be available in Stand-By status as part of a rotation, and ready to start surgical cases within 30 minutes of notification. KNOWLEDGE Basic anatomy and physiology; operating room procedures, including principles of aseptic techniques, sterilization and infection; basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation; various types of instruments and surgical supplies used in surgical procedure. ABILITY Work under physical and mental stress for several hours; exercise a reasonable amount of manual dexterity in the handling of surgical instruments and supplies; lift and transport patients, supplies and equipment; understand and carry out instructions of medical and nursing staff, often under tense and emergency situations; maintain simple inventory records of surgical instruments and supplies; prepare used supplies for cleaning or disposal and order need supplies; work effectively as a member of a specialized team. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility- Constant standing for long periods of time; frequent walking required; occasional pushing/pulling; occasional bending/squatting; occasional stair climbing and crawling. Lifting- Frequent lifting duties required of 5lbs; occasional lifting duties required of 5 to 70 lbs.; occasional lifting/turning of heavy objects and/or people. Vision- Constant reading, color perception, eye/hand coordination, depth perception, close up work and field of vision/peripheral. Dexterity- Constant hearing and talking in person. Emotional/Psychological- Constant concentration; occasional exposure to grief/ trauma and emergency situations; frequent decision making; occasional contact with hazardous materials. Environmental Conditions- Frequent noise. BENEFITS Employees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit which is represented bySEIU 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: Continuous
Jan 16, 2021
Full Time
Thisrecruitment is being conducted to fill two full-timepositions in thePerioperative Services Department (Operating Room) at San Joaquin General Hospital and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. The San Joaquin General Hospital's Operating Roomis a 24/7 department. The Operating Room Technician II is a journey level class and is expected to perform technical support duties during surgeries and related procedures and surgical scrub duties per recommended procedures. Ideally, candidates should possess knowledge of surgical procedures, supply usage, inventory and supply ordering, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The work schedule includes working rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. In addition, Operating Room Technicians are required to be available in a stand-by status on a rotational basis and must be ready to begin surgical cases within 30 minutes of notification. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a drug screening. Please visit the San Joaquin General Hospital at www.sjgeneral.org to learn more about the hospital. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. Amended: Includes 2% COLA effective 10/26/20. KParker TYPICAL DUTIES 1. Carries out surgical scrub duties according to recommended procedures. 2. Checks assignments; prepares operating room, supplies, and equipment; assists in preparing preoperative site and draping patient according to established procedure to provide an ample sterile field. 3. Performs sub-professional nursing activities required during surgical procedures; handles instruments, sponges, sutures, catheters, drains, and dressing in such a manner as to ensure medical and surgical asepsis and safety to the patient; assists in performing sponge, needle, and instrument counts. 4. Assists in the care, preparation, and maintenance of sterile and unsterile supplies; checks, cleans, and stores surgical instruments; organizes supplies for scheduled and emergency cases; stocks sterile supplies in operating room; assists in taking inventories of equipment and supplies. 5. Assists in application of casts; assembles and prepares setup for external fixation of fractures and application of casts. 6. Assists in lifting, transporting and positioning patients. 7. May assist in cleaning of the operating room. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Note: Supplemental application must be submitted with employment application. Either Pattern I Experience : One year as an Operating Room Technician I in San Joaquin County. Or Pattern II Experience : One year as a surgical or operating room technician in an acute care hospital within the past five years; and completion of an approved surgical technician training or program. Substitution : One additional year of qualifying experience within the past five years may substitute for the required surgical technician training or program. AND Special Requirement : Operating Room Technicians are required to be available in Stand-By status as part of a rotation, and ready to start surgical cases within 30 minutes of notification. KNOWLEDGE Basic anatomy and physiology; operating room procedures, including principles of aseptic techniques, sterilization and infection; basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation; various types of instruments and surgical supplies used in surgical procedure. ABILITY Work under physical and mental stress for several hours; exercise a reasonable amount of manual dexterity in the handling of surgical instruments and supplies; lift and transport patients, supplies and equipment; understand and carry out instructions of medical and nursing staff, often under tense and emergency situations; maintain simple inventory records of surgical instruments and supplies; prepare used supplies for cleaning or disposal and order need supplies; work effectively as a member of a specialized team. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility- Constant standing for long periods of time; frequent walking required; occasional pushing/pulling; occasional bending/squatting; occasional stair climbing and crawling. Lifting- Frequent lifting duties required of 5lbs; occasional lifting duties required of 5 to 70 lbs.; occasional lifting/turning of heavy objects and/or people. Vision- Constant reading, color perception, eye/hand coordination, depth perception, close up work and field of vision/peripheral. Dexterity- Constant hearing and talking in person. Emotional/Psychological- Constant concentration; occasional exposure to grief/ trauma and emergency situations; frequent decision making; occasional contact with hazardous materials. Environmental Conditions- Frequent noise. BENEFITS Employees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit which is represented bySEIU 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: Continuous
Los Angeles County
ORTHOPTIC TECHNICIAN
LOS ANGELES COUNTY Los Angeles, California, United States
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES EXAM NUMBER: Y5612D FILING START DATE: 1/6/2016 OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION . DEFINITION: Measures the extent of ocular muscle impairment to determine fixation behavior and binocular sensory status to determine the presence of amblyopia; develops corrective treatment; conducts, and instructs patients in conducting their own therapeutic exercises. Essential Job Functions Conducts initial basic Orthoptic examination using all tests and instruments of the Orthoptic and visual fields to determine patient's problem (i.e. motility;amblyopia) and its extent. Conducts therapy, using all known methods, on patients primarily with problems of amblyopia, repression, abnormal retinal correspondence, eccentric fixation, and convergence insufficiency. Receives and studies patients' medical records from ophthalmologists for examination to determine probable Orthoptic cases. Schedules and plans own workload, balancing new patient examinations against current therapy workload. Instructs patients in exercises so that they can conduct their own therapy; demonstrates how household articles can substitute for clinic equipment. Recommends patient discharge to referring ophthalmologist upon successful completion of therapy. Analyzes the findings resulting from Orthoptic tests and determines and administers necessary specialized tests. Analyzes patient's particular problem and develops a therapeutic plan for improvement using standard principles of the Orthoptic field. Secures approval of therapeutic plan and/or consults with referring ophthalmogist; discusses problem and plan for improvement with patients and/or parents. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: OPTION I - *Completion of a curriculum in orthoptics recognized by the American Orthoptic Council OPTION II - (1) One year of experience as an Orthoptic Technician**. PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *Applicants who expect to qualify under Option I must attach a legible copy of the official certificate or official letter from the accredited institution at time of filing or email the document to the exam analyst within 15 calendar days of filing your application online. **Applicants who expect to qualify under OPTION II must have held the payroll title of Orthoptic Technician for the required time. Additional Information Examination Content: This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience based upon application information weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added to the eligible register. Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add Ahsu3@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. Eligibility Information: Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be placed on the Eligible Register and will appear in order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. Vacancy Information: The resulting eligible register from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. Special Information: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Available Shift: Any APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you met the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED. This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time without advance notice. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work performed, and salary earned. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, you must email the documents to the exam analyst at time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing online . Please include the exam number and the exam title. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security number (i.e. 000-00-0000, 111-11-1111, etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your application. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Annie Hsu, Exam Analyst (323) 914-7828 Ahsu3@dhs.lacounty.gov Closing Date/Time:
Jan 16, 2021
Full Time
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES EXAM NUMBER: Y5612D FILING START DATE: 1/6/2016 OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION . DEFINITION: Measures the extent of ocular muscle impairment to determine fixation behavior and binocular sensory status to determine the presence of amblyopia; develops corrective treatment; conducts, and instructs patients in conducting their own therapeutic exercises. Essential Job Functions Conducts initial basic Orthoptic examination using all tests and instruments of the Orthoptic and visual fields to determine patient's problem (i.e. motility;amblyopia) and its extent. Conducts therapy, using all known methods, on patients primarily with problems of amblyopia, repression, abnormal retinal correspondence, eccentric fixation, and convergence insufficiency. Receives and studies patients' medical records from ophthalmologists for examination to determine probable Orthoptic cases. Schedules and plans own workload, balancing new patient examinations against current therapy workload. Instructs patients in exercises so that they can conduct their own therapy; demonstrates how household articles can substitute for clinic equipment. Recommends patient discharge to referring ophthalmologist upon successful completion of therapy. Analyzes the findings resulting from Orthoptic tests and determines and administers necessary specialized tests. Analyzes patient's particular problem and develops a therapeutic plan for improvement using standard principles of the Orthoptic field. Secures approval of therapeutic plan and/or consults with referring ophthalmogist; discusses problem and plan for improvement with patients and/or parents. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: OPTION I - *Completion of a curriculum in orthoptics recognized by the American Orthoptic Council OPTION II - (1) One year of experience as an Orthoptic Technician**. PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *Applicants who expect to qualify under Option I must attach a legible copy of the official certificate or official letter from the accredited institution at time of filing or email the document to the exam analyst within 15 calendar days of filing your application online. **Applicants who expect to qualify under OPTION II must have held the payroll title of Orthoptic Technician for the required time. Additional Information Examination Content: This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience based upon application information weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added to the eligible register. Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add Ahsu3@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. Eligibility Information: Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be placed on the Eligible Register and will appear in order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. Vacancy Information: The resulting eligible register from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. Special Information: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Available Shift: Any APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you met the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED. This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time without advance notice. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work performed, and salary earned. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, you must email the documents to the exam analyst at time of filing or within 15 calendar days of filing online . Please include the exam number and the exam title. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security number (i.e. 000-00-0000, 111-11-1111, etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your application. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Annie Hsu, Exam Analyst (323) 914-7828 Ahsu3@dhs.lacounty.gov Closing Date/Time:
Stanislaus County
Staff Services Technician
Stanislaus County, CA Ste. 3400 Modesto, California, United States
About the Opportunity THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The Planning and Community Development Department is seeking a candidate with strong organizational, quality control, time management, and communication skills wanting to work in a team-oriented environment focused on customer service and service delivery. The ideal candidate must have the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external customers and have a can do attitude. To learn more about the Planning and Community Development Department, please click here . THE POSITION Under general direction, the Staff Services Technician will perform a wide variety of functions within the Community Development division including, but not limited to, monitoring program and grant implementation and performance, assisting with the review and processing of payment requests, assisting with data processing and record keeping, working directly with clients and non-profit funding recipients to address questions and obtain necessary documents, and to provide general assistance as required. Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Classified Service of the County and is assigned to the Technical Services Bargaining Unit for labor relations purposes. Individuals who are in a full-time classification position are required to serve a twelve-month probationary period, which may be extended an additional six months, for a total of eighteen months. Incumbents may also be subject to overtime, standby, callback, weekend, holiday and shift assignments as identified in their MOU (Memorandum of Understanding). The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under the "Disability" tab. Typical Tasks Perform routine analytical and technical administrative work, including coordinating data processing and collection to ensure the necessary input and output required for complete record keeping and reporting functions including budget controls; Provide a wide variety of information to customers regarding department programs in person, by email, or by phone; Assist in the preparation, formatting, and editing of technical documents and reports; Assist internal and external customers in providing the required documents for payment processing and reimbursement; Create and prepare statistical reports related to operation functions of the department; Review, accept, and process submitted documents in accordance with established policies and procedures; Maintain project calendars and assist, as needed, to ensure all work is completed as scheduled; Maintain and research public records in accordance with federal and state law and County policy; Prepare documents, reports and correspondence for internal and public use; Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of process procedures; Attend and participate in community meetings and public hearings; Develop and/or maintain a complex filing system; Support the complex administrative needs of staff; Maintain proficiency in the use of software and hardware utilized; Coordinate, monitor, and order materials required to be on hand; and Other tasks as assigned. Minimum Qualifications (Skills, Ability, Knowledge, Education/Experience) SKILLS/ABILITIES Supervise staff conducting technical assistance; Work independently, under general supervision; Interpret and prepare statistical reports; Communicate effectively; Speak and write in a clear, concise manner; Effectively manage time and prioritize work tasks around strict timelines and deadlines; Develop and maintain record-keeping systems and electronic databases; and Prepare recommendations for Departmental and County review. KNOWLEDGE Modern office practices/record-keeping; Statistical record keeping and reporting concepts, methods and techniques; Data processing relating to budget control or payroll; Principles and techniques of employee supervision; and Spelling, grammar, and elements of proper writing procedures. We recognize your time is valuable, please only apply if you meet the following required qualifications. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE PATTERN I Completion of thirty (30) college semester units in Public or Business Administration or related area. PATTERN II Two years performing highly complex clerical duties with lead-worker, programmatically or accounting responsibilities. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicant screening will focus on the following desirable qualifications. Please list any of these qualifications you may have within the "Duties" section of the online application. Six (6) months experience with the processing and handling of request for funds for State or Federal programs, including the collection and review of client intake documentation; OR Bilingual in Spanish. Application and Selection Procedures APPLICATION PROCEDURES/FINAL FILING DATE Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications. EXAMINATION PROCESS Most County recruitments consists of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit Principles. The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County. Application Review and Screening. Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on. Written Examination. Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests grammar, formatting, and editing skills needed for success in the position. Oral Examination. Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts. Eligible Lists. Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for six months but may be extended up to eighteen months. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Application Deadline: February 3, 2021 Oral Examination: Week of February 15, 2021 Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, part-time and full-time vacancies throughout Stanislaus County . GENERAL INFORMATION Final appointment will be conditional upon successfully passing a County paid pre-employment drug screening (if applicable for position) and a job-related background investigation. Some positions may require possession or the ability to obtain, and maintenance of a valid California Driver's license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job related essential functions. Stanislaus County supports the good health of its workforce. More information is available at http://myclubwellness.org Cell phones are typically incompatible with the online application format or browser. We recommend using a desktop or laptop computer. If you are still having technical difficulties, please call NEOGOV at 1-855-524-5627. Closing Date/Time: 2/3/2021 5:00 PM Pacific
Jan 21, 2021
Full Time
About the Opportunity THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The Planning and Community Development Department is seeking a candidate with strong organizational, quality control, time management, and communication skills wanting to work in a team-oriented environment focused on customer service and service delivery. The ideal candidate must have the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external customers and have a can do attitude. To learn more about the Planning and Community Development Department, please click here . THE POSITION Under general direction, the Staff Services Technician will perform a wide variety of functions within the Community Development division including, but not limited to, monitoring program and grant implementation and performance, assisting with the review and processing of payment requests, assisting with data processing and record keeping, working directly with clients and non-profit funding recipients to address questions and obtain necessary documents, and to provide general assistance as required. Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Classified Service of the County and is assigned to the Technical Services Bargaining Unit for labor relations purposes. Individuals who are in a full-time classification position are required to serve a twelve-month probationary period, which may be extended an additional six months, for a total of eighteen months. Incumbents may also be subject to overtime, standby, callback, weekend, holiday and shift assignments as identified in their MOU (Memorandum of Understanding). The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under the "Disability" tab. Typical Tasks Perform routine analytical and technical administrative work, including coordinating data processing and collection to ensure the necessary input and output required for complete record keeping and reporting functions including budget controls; Provide a wide variety of information to customers regarding department programs in person, by email, or by phone; Assist in the preparation, formatting, and editing of technical documents and reports; Assist internal and external customers in providing the required documents for payment processing and reimbursement; Create and prepare statistical reports related to operation functions of the department; Review, accept, and process submitted documents in accordance with established policies and procedures; Maintain project calendars and assist, as needed, to ensure all work is completed as scheduled; Maintain and research public records in accordance with federal and state law and County policy; Prepare documents, reports and correspondence for internal and public use; Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of process procedures; Attend and participate in community meetings and public hearings; Develop and/or maintain a complex filing system; Support the complex administrative needs of staff; Maintain proficiency in the use of software and hardware utilized; Coordinate, monitor, and order materials required to be on hand; and Other tasks as assigned. Minimum Qualifications (Skills, Ability, Knowledge, Education/Experience) SKILLS/ABILITIES Supervise staff conducting technical assistance; Work independently, under general supervision; Interpret and prepare statistical reports; Communicate effectively; Speak and write in a clear, concise manner; Effectively manage time and prioritize work tasks around strict timelines and deadlines; Develop and maintain record-keeping systems and electronic databases; and Prepare recommendations for Departmental and County review. KNOWLEDGE Modern office practices/record-keeping; Statistical record keeping and reporting concepts, methods and techniques; Data processing relating to budget control or payroll; Principles and techniques of employee supervision; and Spelling, grammar, and elements of proper writing procedures. We recognize your time is valuable, please only apply if you meet the following required qualifications. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE PATTERN I Completion of thirty (30) college semester units in Public or Business Administration or related area. PATTERN II Two years performing highly complex clerical duties with lead-worker, programmatically or accounting responsibilities. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicant screening will focus on the following desirable qualifications. Please list any of these qualifications you may have within the "Duties" section of the online application. Six (6) months experience with the processing and handling of request for funds for State or Federal programs, including the collection and review of client intake documentation; OR Bilingual in Spanish. Application and Selection Procedures APPLICATION PROCEDURES/FINAL FILING DATE Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications. EXAMINATION PROCESS Most County recruitments consists of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit Principles. The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County. Application Review and Screening. Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on. Written Examination. Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests grammar, formatting, and editing skills needed for success in the position. Oral Examination. Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts. Eligible Lists. Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for six months but may be extended up to eighteen months. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Application Deadline: February 3, 2021 Oral Examination: Week of February 15, 2021 Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, part-time and full-time vacancies throughout Stanislaus County . GENERAL INFORMATION Final appointment will be conditional upon successfully passing a County paid pre-employment drug screening (if applicable for position) and a job-related background investigation. Some positions may require possession or the ability to obtain, and maintenance of a valid California Driver's license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job related essential functions. Stanislaus County supports the good health of its workforce. More information is available at http://myclubwellness.org Cell phones are typically incompatible with the online application format or browser. We recommend using a desktop or laptop computer. If you are still having technical difficulties, please call NEOGOV at 1-855-524-5627. Closing Date/Time: 2/3/2021 5:00 PM Pacific
San Joaquin County
Psychiatric Technician
San Joaquin County, CA Stockton, California, usa
This examination is being given to fillmultiple vacancies in theBehavioral Health Services Departmentand to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. Behavioral Health Services (BHS) is a division of San Joaquin County Health Care Services and provides an array of mental health and substance use disorder treatment services, primarily for Medi-Cal beneficiaries in San Joaquin County. The department consists of over 800 employees in the following operational divisions: • Administration • Mental Health Services • Mental Health Forensic Services • Adult/Older Adult Services • Inpatient and Crisis Services • Children's Services • Substance Abuse Services • Mental Health Pharmacy Behavioral Health Services - Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) The Psychiatric Health Facility which is a 40 bed inpatient program. This inpatient facility is separated into three suites to provide progressive care designed to meet different treatment needs. Psychiatric interventions are provided on a 24-hour basis to assist individuals in controlling the disabling effects of mental illness or related emotional problems. Click the following link to learn more about the Behavioral Health Services Department. San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Services Special Requirement : The Psychiatric Health Facility will perform a background investigation on prospective employees to include criminal background information from State and Federal information banks. Pre-employment Drug Screening : Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen. 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 Participates as a member of a treatment team in developing and implementing individual and group treatment programs for patients. Provides professional general and psychiatric nursing care to patients; monitors patient activities; assists patients to follow prescribed treatment plans. Observes patients' physical conditions and behavior; evaluates patient progress; reports significant changes to professional staff; records clinical notes on patients. Assists patients with feeding, habit training; keeps living areas clean; protects patients from personal injury; motivates patients to develop self-reliance in daily living. Monitors and administers medications and treatment, including hypodermic injections, catheterizations, enemas and oral medications; takes and charts temperatures, pulse and respiration; assists families and care providers in monitoring and administering medications. Admits and orients patients to inpatient facilities; acts as Court liaison through and admission process. Counsels family; explains patient's illness, medications and treatment; assists family to prepare for patient's discharge. Orders supplies, keeps records, and prepares reports. Participates in in-service training programs. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS License : Completion of an accredited training program for Psychiatric Technician is required for entrance to testing. Possession of a valid license as a Psychiatric Technician issued by the Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician examiners of the State of California is required prior to employment. Special Requirement : The Psychiatric Health Facility will perform a background investigation on prospective employees to include criminal background information from State and Federal information banks. Note: Supplemental application must be submitted with employment application. KNOWLEDGE Basic concepts of mental illness and mental health; the physical, emotional and social needs of emotionally disordered individuals; fundamentals of psychiatric terminology; principles and techniques involved in the care and treatment of individual or groups of mentally ill, or emotionally disturbed patients. ABILITY Apply routine psychiatric nursing care to mentally ill or emotionally disturbed patients; recognize symptoms indicative of adverse patient reactions; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; participate in treatment programs for patients; understand and follow written and oral directions; express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility - Occasional operation of computers, sitting for long periods of time and driving; frequent walking, pushing/pulling and bending/squatting; Lifting -Ability to constantly lift 5 pounds or less and frequently up to 70 pounds; Vision -Constant overall vision, color/depth and eye hand coordination and peripheral vision; frequent reading and close-up work; Dexterity -Constant repetitive motion, writing, holding, reaching, grasping and writing; Hearing/Talking -Constant hearing normal speech, talking in person, talking on the telephone/radio; Emotional/Special Conditions -Constant decision making, public contact, concentration, working weekends/nights or overtime, exposure to trauma, grief and death; frequent working alone; Environment Conditions -Constant exposure to noise, dirt, dust, smoke, fumes, poor ventilation, cold, heat and hazardous materials; Special Requirement -Constant exposure to assaultive behavior. 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 bySEIU 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: Continuous
Jan 16, 2021
Full Time
This examination is being given to fillmultiple vacancies in theBehavioral Health Services Departmentand to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. Behavioral Health Services (BHS) is a division of San Joaquin County Health Care Services and provides an array of mental health and substance use disorder treatment services, primarily for Medi-Cal beneficiaries in San Joaquin County. The department consists of over 800 employees in the following operational divisions: • Administration • Mental Health Services • Mental Health Forensic Services • Adult/Older Adult Services • Inpatient and Crisis Services • Children's Services • Substance Abuse Services • Mental Health Pharmacy Behavioral Health Services - Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) The Psychiatric Health Facility which is a 40 bed inpatient program. This inpatient facility is separated into three suites to provide progressive care designed to meet different treatment needs. Psychiatric interventions are provided on a 24-hour basis to assist individuals in controlling the disabling effects of mental illness or related emotional problems. Click the following link to learn more about the Behavioral Health Services Department. San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Services Special Requirement : The Psychiatric Health Facility will perform a background investigation on prospective employees to include criminal background information from State and Federal information banks. Pre-employment Drug Screening : Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen. 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 Participates as a member of a treatment team in developing and implementing individual and group treatment programs for patients. Provides professional general and psychiatric nursing care to patients; monitors patient activities; assists patients to follow prescribed treatment plans. Observes patients' physical conditions and behavior; evaluates patient progress; reports significant changes to professional staff; records clinical notes on patients. Assists patients with feeding, habit training; keeps living areas clean; protects patients from personal injury; motivates patients to develop self-reliance in daily living. Monitors and administers medications and treatment, including hypodermic injections, catheterizations, enemas and oral medications; takes and charts temperatures, pulse and respiration; assists families and care providers in monitoring and administering medications. Admits and orients patients to inpatient facilities; acts as Court liaison through and admission process. Counsels family; explains patient's illness, medications and treatment; assists family to prepare for patient's discharge. Orders supplies, keeps records, and prepares reports. Participates in in-service training programs. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS License : Completion of an accredited training program for Psychiatric Technician is required for entrance to testing. Possession of a valid license as a Psychiatric Technician issued by the Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician examiners of the State of California is required prior to employment. Special Requirement : The Psychiatric Health Facility will perform a background investigation on prospective employees to include criminal background information from State and Federal information banks. Note: Supplemental application must be submitted with employment application. KNOWLEDGE Basic concepts of mental illness and mental health; the physical, emotional and social needs of emotionally disordered individuals; fundamentals of psychiatric terminology; principles and techniques involved in the care and treatment of individual or groups of mentally ill, or emotionally disturbed patients. ABILITY Apply routine psychiatric nursing care to mentally ill or emotionally disturbed patients; recognize symptoms indicative of adverse patient reactions; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; participate in treatment programs for patients; understand and follow written and oral directions; express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility - Occasional operation of computers, sitting for long periods of time and driving; frequent walking, pushing/pulling and bending/squatting; Lifting -Ability to constantly lift 5 pounds or less and frequently up to 70 pounds; Vision -Constant overall vision, color/depth and eye hand coordination and peripheral vision; frequent reading and close-up work; Dexterity -Constant repetitive motion, writing, holding, reaching, grasping and writing; Hearing/Talking -Constant hearing normal speech, talking in person, talking on the telephone/radio; Emotional/Special Conditions -Constant decision making, public contact, concentration, working weekends/nights or overtime, exposure to trauma, grief and death; frequent working alone; Environment Conditions -Constant exposure to noise, dirt, dust, smoke, fumes, poor ventilation, cold, heat and hazardous materials; Special Requirement -Constant exposure to assaultive behavior. 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 bySEIU 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: Continuous
Charleston County Government
Trades Technician III (Carpentry)
CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC Charleston, SC, United States
Description This position plans, coordinates and manages a wide variety of Carpentry repairs and minor and major renovation projects. HIRING SALARY RANGE: $38,833 - $52,832 (Estimated Annual Salary) APPLICATION PROCESS & DEADLINE: Submitted applications are reviewed by the hiring department, on a going basis, prior to the APPLICATION DEADLINE OF: FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2021 or earlier if filled. Duties and Responsibilities Duties Include: organizing staff in the performance of routine maintenance, renovation projects and coordination of preventive maintenance on existing equipment. Develops novice staff by demonstration and working side by side on tasks. Ensure work is completed in accordance with the appropriate codes, manufacturer guidelines and acceptable industry practices. Perform quality assurance on contracted work. Schedule workload, order materials for jobs and perform repairs as needed in a trade's capacity. Assures carpentry work including locks, sheetrock repair, plaster and painting is completed as needed. Must be able to read blueprints and knowledgeable and up-to-date with all State and Local building codes. Must be able to master the department's work order system. Assures all work orders are properly documented with labor and materials and are completed in a timely manner. Coordinates with other Facilities shops and/or contractors to ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner. Supervises all contracted maintenance work. Ability to work within the County's procurement procedures. Completes all administrative reports, payroll forms, etc. within established deadlines. Provides oversight to the Carpentry shop in the supervisor's absence. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualification: High School diploma (or GED), Trades School with seven (7) or more years' of progressively responsible experience in the residential and commercial building trade and a minimum of five years' in a building maintenance environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must be able to be on call 24/7 and available to work various shifts. Must be available for and report to work during a declared County emergency. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate effectively within varying levels of management. Ability to provide feedback in both written and oral forms. Proficiency in Microsoft Office required. Must have a valid SC Driver's license and pass a SLED background check.Closing Date/Time: 4/30/2021 11:59 PM Eastern
Jan 15, 2021
Full Time
Description This position plans, coordinates and manages a wide variety of Carpentry repairs and minor and major renovation projects. HIRING SALARY RANGE: $38,833 - $52,832 (Estimated Annual Salary) APPLICATION PROCESS & DEADLINE: Submitted applications are reviewed by the hiring department, on a going basis, prior to the APPLICATION DEADLINE OF: FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2021 or earlier if filled. Duties and Responsibilities Duties Include: organizing staff in the performance of routine maintenance, renovation projects and coordination of preventive maintenance on existing equipment. Develops novice staff by demonstration and working side by side on tasks. Ensure work is completed in accordance with the appropriate codes, manufacturer guidelines and acceptable industry practices. Perform quality assurance on contracted work. Schedule workload, order materials for jobs and perform repairs as needed in a trade's capacity. Assures carpentry work including locks, sheetrock repair, plaster and painting is completed as needed. Must be able to read blueprints and knowledgeable and up-to-date with all State and Local building codes. Must be able to master the department's work order system. Assures all work orders are properly documented with labor and materials and are completed in a timely manner. Coordinates with other Facilities shops and/or contractors to ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner. Supervises all contracted maintenance work. Ability to work within the County's procurement procedures. Completes all administrative reports, payroll forms, etc. within established deadlines. Provides oversight to the Carpentry shop in the supervisor's absence. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualification: High School diploma (or GED), Trades School with seven (7) or more years' of progressively responsible experience in the residential and commercial building trade and a minimum of five years' in a building maintenance environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must be able to be on call 24/7 and available to work various shifts. Must be available for and report to work during a declared County emergency. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate effectively within varying levels of management. Ability to provide feedback in both written and oral forms. Proficiency in Microsoft Office required. Must have a valid SC Driver's license and pass a SLED background check.Closing Date/Time: 4/30/2021 11:59 PM Eastern
City of North Las Vegas
Fiscal Technician - PD
CITY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS North Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
JOB SUMMARY : Performs technical accounting activities including processing and reconciling accounts; and to perform a variety of technical accounting duties involving the reporting of financial transactions and the maintenance of financial records for City operations, programs and services. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following) (Depending upon assignment) Performs technical accounting activities involving the reconciling and auditing of assigned accounts; maintains a variety of accounts and general ledgers; prepares monthly fiscal reports and special reports relating to the progress of assigned accounts. Analyzes revenues and expenditures; recommends amendments to the budget as appropriate. Compiles and prepares appropriate data for accounts receivable billing to outside agencies; ensures accuracy of data for billing purposes. Maintains and reconciles a variety of ledgers, reports and account records; examines and corrects accounting transactions to ensure accuracy. Monitors and balances various accounts verifying availability of funds and classification of expenditures; researches and analyzes transactions to resolve problems. Collects delinquent payments from appropriate sources, as defined by policy or operating procedures. Prepares statistical and financial reports; enters updated information into the data base and maintains accurate financial records; prepares financial reports from data files. Receives and enters monthly journal entries from various departments; sets up new accounts on computer data base; explains program or policy changes to affected users. Assists with the development of mainframe and computer generated reports and information; tests the accuracy of the information generated; troubleshoots program problems. Serves as a financial resource to various City departments; provides information regarding a variety of accounts, revenues and expenditures. Provides technical assistance to various City staff in matters related to financial accounting; assists departments in the proper classification of revenues and expenditures. Performs a variety of general clerical duties including typing, answering telephones , maintaining files and records, and processing the mail. Receives, tabulates and accounts for fees and other moneys received by the department. Confers with management to keep them informed on key issues to obtain their support and approval. Researches sources and bid proposals for department purchasing requests; completes purchase requests, bid documentation, specifications, correspondence and various purchase documentation; forwards completed purchase requests to the Purchasing Department. Maintain accurate records and files of purchase requisitions, bid documentation and related materials. Reviews requests for purchase to determine the types of materials, supplies, equipment or services required; ensures that such requests are complete and accurate and that proper authorization has been obtained. Orders materials and supplies from established sources of supply; obtains delivery information. Follows-up on purchase orders to receive information on delivery times and back-orders as needed. Works with the Purchasing Department and vendors to resolve purchase order, invoicing and delivery complaints and problems. Performs investment and payroll back-up activities. Performs those day-to-day activities that are required to keep the department (program) functioning effectively, but are not specifically related to project work. Assists department management with various special projects or programs. Performs other related work as required. Minimum Qualifications Required: Education and Experience: AA Degree or certificate in accounting, business administration or equivalent. Three years of progressively responsible accounting experience preferably with a public employer. Equivalency: Five years of progressively responsible accounting experience preferably with a public employer may be substituted for the education and experience required above. Licenses and Certifications: Must possess a valid state driver's license and maintain satisfactory motor vehicle record with the ability to obtain appropriate Nevada state driver's license within required time frame. Knowledge of: Government bookkeeping and accounting principles and practices. Principles and procedures of financial record keeping and reporting. Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment. Financial research and report preparation methods and techniques. Advanced principles of mathematics. Principles of basic report preparation. Basic principles and practices of public purchasing. Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and ordinances. Skills: Read, understand and interpret financial reports involving complex data. Examine and verify a wide variety of financial documents and reports. Operate a computer including a variety of software programs. Prepare a variety of complex financial statements, reports and analyses. Effectively interact with citizens and other departmental staff to exchange information in a courteous and friendly manner. Organizing and prioritizing tasks. Additional Information People Group: Teamster Non Supervisor Compensation Grade: TNE-15 Minimum Salary: 19.88 Maximum Salary: 33.51 Pay Basis: HOURLY
Dec 25, 2020
JOB SUMMARY : Performs technical accounting activities including processing and reconciling accounts; and to perform a variety of technical accounting duties involving the reporting of financial transactions and the maintenance of financial records for City operations, programs and services. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following) (Depending upon assignment) Performs technical accounting activities involving the reconciling and auditing of assigned accounts; maintains a variety of accounts and general ledgers; prepares monthly fiscal reports and special reports relating to the progress of assigned accounts. Analyzes revenues and expenditures; recommends amendments to the budget as appropriate. Compiles and prepares appropriate data for accounts receivable billing to outside agencies; ensures accuracy of data for billing purposes. Maintains and reconciles a variety of ledgers, reports and account records; examines and corrects accounting transactions to ensure accuracy. Monitors and balances various accounts verifying availability of funds and classification of expenditures; researches and analyzes transactions to resolve problems. Collects delinquent payments from appropriate sources, as defined by policy or operating procedures. Prepares statistical and financial reports; enters updated information into the data base and maintains accurate financial records; prepares financial reports from data files. Receives and enters monthly journal entries from various departments; sets up new accounts on computer data base; explains program or policy changes to affected users. Assists with the development of mainframe and computer generated reports and information; tests the accuracy of the information generated; troubleshoots program problems. Serves as a financial resource to various City departments; provides information regarding a variety of accounts, revenues and expenditures. Provides technical assistance to various City staff in matters related to financial accounting; assists departments in the proper classification of revenues and expenditures. Performs a variety of general clerical duties including typing, answering telephones , maintaining files and records, and processing the mail. Receives, tabulates and accounts for fees and other moneys received by the department. Confers with management to keep them informed on key issues to obtain their support and approval. Researches sources and bid proposals for department purchasing requests; completes purchase requests, bid documentation, specifications, correspondence and various purchase documentation; forwards completed purchase requests to the Purchasing Department. Maintain accurate records and files of purchase requisitions, bid documentation and related materials. Reviews requests for purchase to determine the types of materials, supplies, equipment or services required; ensures that such requests are complete and accurate and that proper authorization has been obtained. Orders materials and supplies from established sources of supply; obtains delivery information. Follows-up on purchase orders to receive information on delivery times and back-orders as needed. Works with the Purchasing Department and vendors to resolve purchase order, invoicing and delivery complaints and problems. Performs investment and payroll back-up activities. Performs those day-to-day activities that are required to keep the department (program) functioning effectively, but are not specifically related to project work. Assists department management with various special projects or programs. Performs other related work as required. Minimum Qualifications Required: Education and Experience: AA Degree or certificate in accounting, business administration or equivalent. Three years of progressively responsible accounting experience preferably with a public employer. Equivalency: Five years of progressively responsible accounting experience preferably with a public employer may be substituted for the education and experience required above. Licenses and Certifications: Must possess a valid state driver's license and maintain satisfactory motor vehicle record with the ability to obtain appropriate Nevada state driver's license within required time frame. Knowledge of: Government bookkeeping and accounting principles and practices. Principles and procedures of financial record keeping and reporting. Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment. Financial research and report preparation methods and techniques. Advanced principles of mathematics. Principles of basic report preparation. Basic principles and practices of public purchasing. Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and ordinances. Skills: Read, understand and interpret financial reports involving complex data. Examine and verify a wide variety of financial documents and reports. Operate a computer including a variety of software programs. Prepare a variety of complex financial statements, reports and analyses. Effectively interact with citizens and other departmental staff to exchange information in a courteous and friendly manner. Organizing and prioritizing tasks. Additional Information People Group: Teamster Non Supervisor Compensation Grade: TNE-15 Minimum Salary: 19.88 Maximum Salary: 33.51 Pay Basis: HOURLY

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San Joaquin County
Biomedical Equipment Technician II
San Joaquin County, CA Stockton, California, usa
This examination is being given to fill one vacancy in the Engineering department in San Joaquin General Hospital and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. 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 *Repairs and adjusts a variety of complex medical equipment; utilizes schematic diagrams and test instruments to locate malfunctions; develops and implements a preventative maintenance program for medical equipment; assists in testing and evaluating equipment prior to purchase. *Modifies and/or fabricates medical equipment to conform to new specifications or requirements. *Performs equipment and circuit safety inspections; records electrical measurement readings on equipment history files, assuring compliance with hospital licensing regulations and accreditation standards. *Assists in developing and providing in-service training programs related to safe operation of medical equipment. May train other technicians; may assign, train and review the work of Biomedical Equipment Technician I's. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education : Completion of 60 semester units in an accredited college or university with a major in electronics or a related area or completion of an advanced military electronics school. Experience : One-year experience in the repair, maintenance or modification of medical equipment. Substitution : Additional-qualifying experience may substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis. KNOWLEDGE A.A. and D.C. network analysis; electronic circuits, systems, tubes and transistors and related math; electronic test equipment; a wide range of complex medical equipment normally found in an acute-care hospital; occupational hazards and safety precautions; safety standards for electrical apparatus; state electrical codes; related hospital licensing regulations and accreditation standards. ABILITY React quickly and calmly to equipment malfunctions in emergency situations; install, modify, repair, maintain and locate defects in a variety of medical equipment; read and interpret circuit diagrams; maintain written records; express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. 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 bySEIU 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: 1/29/2021 11:59:00 PM
Jan 19, 2021
Full Time
This examination is being given to fill one vacancy in the Engineering department in San Joaquin General Hospital and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. 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 *Repairs and adjusts a variety of complex medical equipment; utilizes schematic diagrams and test instruments to locate malfunctions; develops and implements a preventative maintenance program for medical equipment; assists in testing and evaluating equipment prior to purchase. *Modifies and/or fabricates medical equipment to conform to new specifications or requirements. *Performs equipment and circuit safety inspections; records electrical measurement readings on equipment history files, assuring compliance with hospital licensing regulations and accreditation standards. *Assists in developing and providing in-service training programs related to safe operation of medical equipment. May train other technicians; may assign, train and review the work of Biomedical Equipment Technician I's. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education : Completion of 60 semester units in an accredited college or university with a major in electronics or a related area or completion of an advanced military electronics school. Experience : One-year experience in the repair, maintenance or modification of medical equipment. Substitution : Additional-qualifying experience may substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis. KNOWLEDGE A.A. and D.C. network analysis; electronic circuits, systems, tubes and transistors and related math; electronic test equipment; a wide range of complex medical equipment normally found in an acute-care hospital; occupational hazards and safety precautions; safety standards for electrical apparatus; state electrical codes; related hospital licensing regulations and accreditation standards. ABILITY React quickly and calmly to equipment malfunctions in emergency situations; install, modify, repair, maintain and locate defects in a variety of medical equipment; read and interpret circuit diagrams; maintain written records; express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. 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 bySEIU 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: 1/29/2021 11:59:00 PM
San Joaquin County
Support Services Technician I
San Joaquin County, CA Stockton, California, usa
This examination is being given to fill one (1) full-time vacancy in the Purchasing and Support Services Department and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. 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 Learns to set up and operate high volume, computerized printing equipment for a variety of projects such as letterheads, business cards, forms, booklets, brochures, and form letters; learns the select and obtain the various types of materials needed for large-volume printing processes, compute unit prices, and prepare billing invoices. Assists in filling printing orders; cuts paper and cards; makes waste paper into scratch pads; packages or wraps work and makes or arranges for delivery. Learns to operate printing-related production equipment such as collators, laminators, paper cutters and drills; learns to clean, adjust, and make minor repairs to production printing equipment; learns to clear paper jams according to proper procedure. Learns how to maintain manual and/or electronic file systems in order to maintain organized records of printing jobs. Learns to pick up, sort, and deliver intradepartmental and/or interdepartmental incoming and outgoing mail, including items to/from the postal service and other delivery vendors; learns to weigh/meter mail and determine postage; learns to operate a variety of mail and package handling equipment to fold, insert, seal, and meter mail; learns to operate a variety of paper supply and stationary equipment. Maintains lists of registered mail; participates in mail room billing and other record keeping tasks. Gathers cardboard, toners, batteries, and other materials and packages them for recycling; delivers to appropriate recycling facilities. Receives incoming vendor shipments; provides instructions for vendor delivery or signs for deliveries as required; prepares outgoing parcels for shipment; may receive, move and store paper stock and other central supply items; may move records to and from storage areas; may perform other clerical or manual labor tasks. Operates materials-handling tools and equipment such as dollies, hand carts, and pallet jacks; may operate a two-way radio or cellular telephone for emergency communication. Organizes work to meet scheduled routes. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Note: Supplemental application must be submitted with employment application. Experience : One year of stock room, messenger, delivery service, or related experience. Substitution : Clerical experience that required the regular use of personal computers and computerized printing can substitute, on a year-for-year basis, for the above-required experience. Licenses : Possession of a valid California driver's license. KNOWLEDGE General postal laws and regulations; traffic rules and regulations; safe work practices related to the performance of manual tasks and the operation of a motor vehicle; basic principles of customer service; basic operation and maintenance of standard office equipment, including computers and general office software; basic record keeping techniques; basic arithmetic, grammar, and spelling. ABILITY Drive delivery vehicles; follow and maintain delivery routes and schedules; understand and follow written and oral directions; sort mail and other items; move and load mail and supplies safely; utilize standard office procedures and equipment, including computers and general office software; communicate effectively; establish effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of the work, including managers, County employees, and the general public. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS M obility - frequent operation of a data entry device; frequent standing, walking, pushing, pulling, or bending for extended periods of time; frequent driving and climbing stairs; Lifting - frequently 5 to 30 lbs or less; occasional - 30 to 70 lbs; occasional restraining, lifting and/or turning heavy objects; Visual - constant use of good overall vision, color perception, depth perception; occasional reading and close-up work; frequent use of good hand and eye coordination ; frequent use of good field of vision/peripheral; Dexterity - frequent holding, reaching, grasping, repetitive motion; occasional writing; Hearing/Talking- frequent hearing of normal speech, hearing/talking on the radio, talking in person; Emotional/Psychological - frequent working alone; occasional risk of exposure to bio-hazardous materials; occasional dealing with emergency situations; Special Requirements - may require working overtime, weekends and nights; Environmental - frequent exposure to cold/heat, dirt, dust, fumes, and varied weather conditions; frequent driving of a vehicle to transport materials, which may include blood and other laboratory specimens . 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 bySEIU 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: 2/1/2021 11:59:00 PM
Jan 22, 2021
Full Time
This examination is being given to fill one (1) full-time vacancy in the Purchasing and Support Services Department and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. 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 Learns to set up and operate high volume, computerized printing equipment for a variety of projects such as letterheads, business cards, forms, booklets, brochures, and form letters; learns the select and obtain the various types of materials needed for large-volume printing processes, compute unit prices, and prepare billing invoices. Assists in filling printing orders; cuts paper and cards; makes waste paper into scratch pads; packages or wraps work and makes or arranges for delivery. Learns to operate printing-related production equipment such as collators, laminators, paper cutters and drills; learns to clean, adjust, and make minor repairs to production printing equipment; learns to clear paper jams according to proper procedure. Learns how to maintain manual and/or electronic file systems in order to maintain organized records of printing jobs. Learns to pick up, sort, and deliver intradepartmental and/or interdepartmental incoming and outgoing mail, including items to/from the postal service and other delivery vendors; learns to weigh/meter mail and determine postage; learns to operate a variety of mail and package handling equipment to fold, insert, seal, and meter mail; learns to operate a variety of paper supply and stationary equipment. Maintains lists of registered mail; participates in mail room billing and other record keeping tasks. Gathers cardboard, toners, batteries, and other materials and packages them for recycling; delivers to appropriate recycling facilities. Receives incoming vendor shipments; provides instructions for vendor delivery or signs for deliveries as required; prepares outgoing parcels for shipment; may receive, move and store paper stock and other central supply items; may move records to and from storage areas; may perform other clerical or manual labor tasks. Operates materials-handling tools and equipment such as dollies, hand carts, and pallet jacks; may operate a two-way radio or cellular telephone for emergency communication. Organizes work to meet scheduled routes. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Note: Supplemental application must be submitted with employment application. Experience : One year of stock room, messenger, delivery service, or related experience. Substitution : Clerical experience that required the regular use of personal computers and computerized printing can substitute, on a year-for-year basis, for the above-required experience. Licenses : Possession of a valid California driver's license. KNOWLEDGE General postal laws and regulations; traffic rules and regulations; safe work practices related to the performance of manual tasks and the operation of a motor vehicle; basic principles of customer service; basic operation and maintenance of standard office equipment, including computers and general office software; basic record keeping techniques; basic arithmetic, grammar, and spelling. ABILITY Drive delivery vehicles; follow and maintain delivery routes and schedules; understand and follow written and oral directions; sort mail and other items; move and load mail and supplies safely; utilize standard office procedures and equipment, including computers and general office software; communicate effectively; establish effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of the work, including managers, County employees, and the general public. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS M obility - frequent operation of a data entry device; frequent standing, walking, pushing, pulling, or bending for extended periods of time; frequent driving and climbing stairs; Lifting - frequently 5 to 30 lbs or less; occasional - 30 to 70 lbs; occasional restraining, lifting and/or turning heavy objects; Visual - constant use of good overall vision, color perception, depth perception; occasional reading and close-up work; frequent use of good hand and eye coordination ; frequent use of good field of vision/peripheral; Dexterity - frequent holding, reaching, grasping, repetitive motion; occasional writing; Hearing/Talking- frequent hearing of normal speech, hearing/talking on the radio, talking in person; Emotional/Psychological - frequent working alone; occasional risk of exposure to bio-hazardous materials; occasional dealing with emergency situations; Special Requirements - may require working overtime, weekends and nights; Environmental - frequent exposure to cold/heat, dirt, dust, fumes, and varied weather conditions; frequent driving of a vehicle to transport materials, which may include blood and other laboratory specimens . 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 bySEIU 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: 2/1/2021 11:59:00 PM
City of Huntington Beach
POLICE SUPPORT SERVICES MANAGER
City of Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Beach, California, United States
We are seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual who is willing to step into this newly created management role providing oversight over three units with prior experience working in a law enforcement support services role. Our ideal candidate will bring forward their prior management and work experience to assist in further developing civilian support staff and sworn personnel working relationships and provide innovative ideas for creating future employee development paths. JOB SUMMARY Under general direction, performs, plans, assigns, manages and coordinates the work of assigned civilian staff. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Reports to: Division Manager, or Senior Staff Supervises: Community Services Officers, Crime Scene Investigators, Property Unit, Lab DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Police Support Services Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations and administration of assigned civilian staff including in the field, front desk, fingerprint lab and Property Unit. Examples of Essential Duties Plans, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of assigned units and personnel Performs the most complex, difficult, or sensitive duties of assigned units; provides oversight and guidance to subordinate staff on day-to-day responsibilities Investigates inquiries and complaints from the public; resolves issues or recommends corrective action Prepares administrative reports and statistics of unit activities; maintains a variety of files and records Implements and monitors division goals, activities, policies and procedures; evaluates administrative and operational needs and recommends changes to policies and procedures Trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; conducts formal performance evaluations of subordinate staff; investigates personnel complaints and recommends actions Prepares and monitors work schedules to provide for adequate coverage on shift; maintains daily work records and keeps daily time records for submission to payroll Prepares and monitors assigned budget, and planning and research for special projects Attends leadership, management, supervisory and subject matter training to stay abreast of industry best practices Travels to offsite locations Works various hours to conform with changing priorities and meet deadlines Reports to work as scheduled, maintains satisfactory attendance record Performs other related work as assigned The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. The City, at its discretion, may add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes: Knowledge of: - Policies, procedures, practices and methods pertaining to the assigned work units including property and evidence procedures, report writing and evidence collection - Management principles and practices - Basic law enforcement organization, activities, terminology and regulations - Personal computers and standard business software - Pertinent Federal, State and local rules, regulations and ordinances - Principles of supervision, training, mentoring, and performance evaluation - English usage, syntax, spelling, grammar and punctuation - Principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting - Occupational hazards and standard safety practices Ability to: - Provide effective leadership and motivate a group of employees - Plan, assign, supervise, train, and coordinate the work of assigned staff - Interpret and explain policies, procedures, laws, and regulations - Communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing - Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records - Act quickly and calmly and remain composed in emergency situations - Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with staff, the general public, and others encountered in the course of work - Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local rules, laws, and regulations; Interpret and apply pertinent laws, rules and regulations - Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures - Work any shift including weekends and holidays Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Forensic Sciences or closely related field. Experience: Five (5) years' experience in a law enforcement support services role, including three (3) years' experience performing in a supervisory capacity. License/Certification: A valid California Class C driver license with an acceptable driving record required at time of appointment and during course of employment. SPECIAL CONDITIONS Employees regularly assigned/required to drive a city or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program. Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach City employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster. APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE: An official on-line application must be completed in its entirety . Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Applicants must clearly demonstrate meeting minimum education and experience qualifications and other supplemental question requirements by demonstrating proof or submitting the supporting information/documents or they may be subject to exclusion from further consideration. Applicants must submit the following supplemental document with their application: You are to prepare responses to the four (4) questions noted below. You may make any reasonable assumptions in completing this assignment. Please limit your responses to two (2) pages or less for each question for a total maximum of eight (8) pages. Please use Arial font size 12. QUESTION #1- MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE: The Huntington Beach Police Department has created this position to provide better management over three units in the department including the Field/Front Desk Community Services Officers, Crime Scene Investigators, Scientific Lab and the Property Unit. These units have some overlap in their basic duties, but have not worked under the same unit or command. How do you bring these units together and create a cohesive, efficient working environment? What plans would you implement to make this transition most successful? QUESTION #2- WORK EXPERIENCE: Describe your overall experience with report writing and crime scene processing. Describe roles you have had in processing and analyzing evidence collected by yourself or others. Describe your experience working in a Property and Evidence Unit, including management. QUESTION #3- WORK RELATIONSHIPS: Describe your efforts in bringing civilian support staff and sworn officers working together either in the field or at the station on a daily basis. How have you worked through issues stemming from the civilian and sworn working relationships? QUESTION #4- EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT: How would you develop a career ladder for a Community Services Officer, Crime Scene Investigator, a Property Officer and a Lab Technician? Include training requirements, job duties and job classifications. Applicants best meeting the needs of the department will be invited to participate in the examination process which will include an oral exam. The oral exam, weighted 100% of the total score, will determine the ranking on an employment eligible list from which hires may be made. The employment eligible list is valid for up to one year, unless exhausted sooner. Additional departmental interviews may be scheduled at the discretion of the Hiring Manager.Candidates considered for hire must undergo a comprehensive background investigation, which includes (but is not limited to) LiveScan fingerprinting, polygraph exam, credit check, reference/employer checks, DOJ and FBI checks, etc.Upon a conditional offer of employment, a pre-placement medical evaluation, psychological exam and drug screening must be completed with acceptable results.Upon hire, employee is subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification. Our primary means of communication with applicants/candidates is sent via email; therefore, please include a valid email address on your application. Physical Tasks & Environmental Conditions Incumbents must be able to meet the physical requirements of the class and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed. Tasks involve the ability to exert physical effort in sedentary to light work including moving from one area of the office to another; lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling objects and materials of light weight (up to 25 pounds), and sitting, reaching, twisting, and leaning. Requires the ability to operate, maneuver, and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/materials used in performing essential functions such as computer keyboards, calculators, copiers, and other office equipment. Requires hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone with co-workers and the general public. Must be able to work any shift including weekends and holidays. Reasonable accommodation(s) for an individual with a qualified disability will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Jan 16, 2021
Full Time
We are seeking a highly motivated and energetic individual who is willing to step into this newly created management role providing oversight over three units with prior experience working in a law enforcement support services role. Our ideal candidate will bring forward their prior management and work experience to assist in further developing civilian support staff and sworn personnel working relationships and provide innovative ideas for creating future employee development paths. JOB SUMMARY Under general direction, performs, plans, assigns, manages and coordinates the work of assigned civilian staff. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Reports to: Division Manager, or Senior Staff Supervises: Community Services Officers, Crime Scene Investigators, Property Unit, Lab DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Police Support Services Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations and administration of assigned civilian staff including in the field, front desk, fingerprint lab and Property Unit. Examples of Essential Duties Plans, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of assigned units and personnel Performs the most complex, difficult, or sensitive duties of assigned units; provides oversight and guidance to subordinate staff on day-to-day responsibilities Investigates inquiries and complaints from the public; resolves issues or recommends corrective action Prepares administrative reports and statistics of unit activities; maintains a variety of files and records Implements and monitors division goals, activities, policies and procedures; evaluates administrative and operational needs and recommends changes to policies and procedures Trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; conducts formal performance evaluations of subordinate staff; investigates personnel complaints and recommends actions Prepares and monitors work schedules to provide for adequate coverage on shift; maintains daily work records and keeps daily time records for submission to payroll Prepares and monitors assigned budget, and planning and research for special projects Attends leadership, management, supervisory and subject matter training to stay abreast of industry best practices Travels to offsite locations Works various hours to conform with changing priorities and meet deadlines Reports to work as scheduled, maintains satisfactory attendance record Performs other related work as assigned The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. The City, at its discretion, may add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes: Knowledge of: - Policies, procedures, practices and methods pertaining to the assigned work units including property and evidence procedures, report writing and evidence collection - Management principles and practices - Basic law enforcement organization, activities, terminology and regulations - Personal computers and standard business software - Pertinent Federal, State and local rules, regulations and ordinances - Principles of supervision, training, mentoring, and performance evaluation - English usage, syntax, spelling, grammar and punctuation - Principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting - Occupational hazards and standard safety practices Ability to: - Provide effective leadership and motivate a group of employees - Plan, assign, supervise, train, and coordinate the work of assigned staff - Interpret and explain policies, procedures, laws, and regulations - Communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing - Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records - Act quickly and calmly and remain composed in emergency situations - Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with staff, the general public, and others encountered in the course of work - Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local rules, laws, and regulations; Interpret and apply pertinent laws, rules and regulations - Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures - Work any shift including weekends and holidays Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Forensic Sciences or closely related field. Experience: Five (5) years' experience in a law enforcement support services role, including three (3) years' experience performing in a supervisory capacity. License/Certification: A valid California Class C driver license with an acceptable driving record required at time of appointment and during course of employment. SPECIAL CONDITIONS Employees regularly assigned/required to drive a city or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program. Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach City employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster. APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE: An official on-line application must be completed in its entirety . Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Applicants must clearly demonstrate meeting minimum education and experience qualifications and other supplemental question requirements by demonstrating proof or submitting the supporting information/documents or they may be subject to exclusion from further consideration. Applicants must submit the following supplemental document with their application: You are to prepare responses to the four (4) questions noted below. You may make any reasonable assumptions in completing this assignment. Please limit your responses to two (2) pages or less for each question for a total maximum of eight (8) pages. Please use Arial font size 12. QUESTION #1- MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE: The Huntington Beach Police Department has created this position to provide better management over three units in the department including the Field/Front Desk Community Services Officers, Crime Scene Investigators, Scientific Lab and the Property Unit. These units have some overlap in their basic duties, but have not worked under the same unit or command. How do you bring these units together and create a cohesive, efficient working environment? What plans would you implement to make this transition most successful? QUESTION #2- WORK EXPERIENCE: Describe your overall experience with report writing and crime scene processing. Describe roles you have had in processing and analyzing evidence collected by yourself or others. Describe your experience working in a Property and Evidence Unit, including management. QUESTION #3- WORK RELATIONSHIPS: Describe your efforts in bringing civilian support staff and sworn officers working together either in the field or at the station on a daily basis. How have you worked through issues stemming from the civilian and sworn working relationships? QUESTION #4- EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT: How would you develop a career ladder for a Community Services Officer, Crime Scene Investigator, a Property Officer and a Lab Technician? Include training requirements, job duties and job classifications. Applicants best meeting the needs of the department will be invited to participate in the examination process which will include an oral exam. The oral exam, weighted 100% of the total score, will determine the ranking on an employment eligible list from which hires may be made. The employment eligible list is valid for up to one year, unless exhausted sooner. Additional departmental interviews may be scheduled at the discretion of the Hiring Manager.Candidates considered for hire must undergo a comprehensive background investigation, which includes (but is not limited to) LiveScan fingerprinting, polygraph exam, credit check, reference/employer checks, DOJ and FBI checks, etc.Upon a conditional offer of employment, a pre-placement medical evaluation, psychological exam and drug screening must be completed with acceptable results.Upon hire, employee is subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification. Our primary means of communication with applicants/candidates is sent via email; therefore, please include a valid email address on your application. Physical Tasks & Environmental Conditions Incumbents must be able to meet the physical requirements of the class and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed. Tasks involve the ability to exert physical effort in sedentary to light work including moving from one area of the office to another; lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling objects and materials of light weight (up to 25 pounds), and sitting, reaching, twisting, and leaning. Requires the ability to operate, maneuver, and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/materials used in performing essential functions such as computer keyboards, calculators, copiers, and other office equipment. Requires hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone with co-workers and the general public. Must be able to work any shift including weekends and holidays. Reasonable accommodation(s) for an individual with a qualified disability will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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