Alameda County
Livermore, California, United States
Introduction READ THIS ENTIRE BULLETIN FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REAPPLY FOR THIS RECRUITMENT. THIS IS A REOPENING OF AN EXISTING EXAMINATION. If you have previously applied or started an application for the Water Plant Operator, Zone 7 # 20-4944-01, read this entire bulletin. There are specific instructions on how to reapply for this position. IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED, YOU DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY TO BE CONSIDERED. PLEASE CONTACT THE EXAMINATION ANALYST, ERIKA BEAMS AT ERIKA.BEAMS@ACGOV.ORG TO HAVE YOUR PREVIOUS APPLICATION RELEASED BACK TO YOU. The scores and dispositions of candidates for this examination will be merged with previous exam participants. If you are currently on the list and you choose to reapply you will forfeit your current rank and score. Your new score/disposition will replace your current score and rank. This list may be canceled at any time without notice to candidates. Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing . Failure to submit the Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaire will only be accepted on-line. IN ADDITION TO COMPLETING AN ONLINE APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE, APPLICANTS MUST ALSO SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING : 1. Valid California Driver's License 2. Grade II Water Treatment Operator Certificate Issued by the State of California COMPUTER PRINTOUTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL OF THE MATERIAL LISTED ABOVE WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FROM THIS RECRUITMENT . All of the above material must be uploaded to the online application through the "Resume" tab; please upload and submit only one (1) PDF that contains all of the above material. DO NOT attempt to upload multiple documents. DESCRIPTION THE AGENCY Zone 7 provides treated drinking water to four major water retailers serving around 220,000 residents and businesses. The retailers are: the City of Pleasanton; the City of Livermore; California Water Service Company - Livermore; and Dublin San Ramon Services District, which provides water service to Dublin and the Dougherty Valley area of San Ramon . THE POSITION Under general supervision, to operate, inspect, and maintain water treatment plant, well field and distribution system equipment and facilities; and to perform related duties as required. Water Plant Operator III is the fully-qualified journey level classification in the series. Incumbents may assist in the training and instruction of Operator I's and II's. A Water Plant Operator III is responsible for the efficient operation and routine maintenance of a water treatment plant, well field and/or distribution system on an assigned shift. Incumbents of this class exercise independent judgment within the framework of standard policies and practices; supervisory personnel are consulted in unusual or emergency situations not covered by operating procedures. Maintenance, adjustment and repair duties are of a routine nature. Shifts and assignments, including Relief Operator, are typically performed on a rotational basis. This class is distinguished from the Water Facilities Supervisor class, which is a supervisory class with 24-hour plant responsibility. For a detailed listing of the essential responsibilities and core competency requirements for this position, please click here for the job description. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE In addition to the minimum qualifications and knowledge and skills listed below, the ideal candidate will have demonstrated the following critical attributes: Passed Grade 4 Water Treatment Operator examination desirable; • Using sound, independent judgement, performs treatment plant and distribution system operations and basic maintenance activities within established guidelines; • Basic understanding of key regulations, as well as reporting procedures and requirements • Knowledge of safety rules, regulations and work practices regarding water treatment plant chemicals and equipment; • Ability to follow established standard operating procedures, initiating action as appropriate to correct or notify others of quality issues; • Successfully identifies and understands issues, problems and opportunities and determines alternatives and appropriate action; • Proficiency in water treatment math and chemistry; • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and SCADA; • Ability and willingness to work in a variety of conditions, including outdoors in various weather conditions; rotating shifts, weekends, holidays and in emergencies; and with and around hazardous chemicals and equipment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Experience: The equivalent of two years of full-time experience in operating water treatment plants. License: 1)Possession of a valid California driver's license. 2)Possession of a valid Grade Ill Water Treatment Operator Certificate, or higher certificate, issued by the California Department of Health Services. NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the "Examples of Duties" section of this specification. The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of: • Water treatment principles, practices, methods, tools and equipment. • Operation, basic maintenance and cleaning of water treatment plant and distribution system equipment and facilities, including centrifugal pumps, electrical motors, and piping and control systems. • Mechanical, electrical and hydraulic principles. • Safety rules, regulations and work practices, particularly in reference to hazardous chemicals. • Standard chemical and physical tests of water. • Basic arithmetical calculations. Abilities: • Performing treatment plant and distribution system operations and maintenance activities, using sound independent judgment within established guidelines. • Recognizing unusual, inefficient or dangerous operating conditions and taking appropriate action. • Making operating and maintenance adjustments to water treatment and distribution equipment and facilities. • Performing standard water quality tests. • Reading, interpreting and recording data from charts, gauges and meters. • Keeping accurate records and preparing simple reports. • Making basic arithmetical calculations quickly and accurately. • Using a computer keyboard to enter and retrieve information. • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Requires willingness and ability to: • Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions • Work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and in emergencies • Work with and around hazardous chemicals • Wear respiratory protection equipment Requires sufficient physical strength and agility to perform equipment operation, inspection and maintenance tasks, and to unload, store and transfer supplies and equipment. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS The examination will consist of the following steps: 1) A review of candidates' applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. 2) Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process which is a screening of Supplemental Questionnaires to select the best qualified candidates. 3)Those candidates who have passed the Supplemental Questionnaire screening for the classification will be placed on the eligible list based on an evaluation of education, training, and expertise. CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION. *We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness, and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the "What You Need to Know" section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . Selection Plan Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency: TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN Last Day for Filing: 5:00 p.m., Monday,August31, 2020 Review of Minimum Qualifications: TBD Screening For Best Qualified: TBD Oral Interviews*: TBD *The combined oral examination/hiring interview, in addition to establishing an eligibility list, may serve as the final selection interview for vacancies in this classification. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County's Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing . Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 11 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Catastrophic Sick Leave Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add@jobaps.com, acgov.org and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the "My applications" button on the Current Job Openings page. Please take the steps recommended above to insure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box Noreply@jobaps.com are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions, please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs . You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied. Erika Beams, Human Resources Analyst Erika.Beams@acgov.org Human Resource Services, County of Alameda 510-272-6393 Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment. Closing Date/Time: 8/31/2020 5:00:00 PM
Introduction READ THIS ENTIRE BULLETIN FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REAPPLY FOR THIS RECRUITMENT. THIS IS A REOPENING OF AN EXISTING EXAMINATION. If you have previously applied or started an application for the Water Plant Operator, Zone 7 # 20-4944-01, read this entire bulletin. There are specific instructions on how to reapply for this position. IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED, YOU DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY TO BE CONSIDERED. PLEASE CONTACT THE EXAMINATION ANALYST, ERIKA BEAMS AT ERIKA.BEAMS@ACGOV.ORG TO HAVE YOUR PREVIOUS APPLICATION RELEASED BACK TO YOU. The scores and dispositions of candidates for this examination will be merged with previous exam participants. If you are currently on the list and you choose to reapply you will forfeit your current rank and score. Your new score/disposition will replace your current score and rank. This list may be canceled at any time without notice to candidates. Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing . Failure to submit the Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaire will only be accepted on-line. IN ADDITION TO COMPLETING AN ONLINE APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE, APPLICANTS MUST ALSO SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING : 1. Valid California Driver's License 2. Grade II Water Treatment Operator Certificate Issued by the State of California COMPUTER PRINTOUTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL OF THE MATERIAL LISTED ABOVE WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FROM THIS RECRUITMENT . All of the above material must be uploaded to the online application through the "Resume" tab; please upload and submit only one (1) PDF that contains all of the above material. DO NOT attempt to upload multiple documents. DESCRIPTION THE AGENCY Zone 7 provides treated drinking water to four major water retailers serving around 220,000 residents and businesses. The retailers are: the City of Pleasanton; the City of Livermore; California Water Service Company - Livermore; and Dublin San Ramon Services District, which provides water service to Dublin and the Dougherty Valley area of San Ramon . THE POSITION Under general supervision, to operate, inspect, and maintain water treatment plant, well field and distribution system equipment and facilities; and to perform related duties as required. Water Plant Operator III is the fully-qualified journey level classification in the series. Incumbents may assist in the training and instruction of Operator I's and II's. A Water Plant Operator III is responsible for the efficient operation and routine maintenance of a water treatment plant, well field and/or distribution system on an assigned shift. Incumbents of this class exercise independent judgment within the framework of standard policies and practices; supervisory personnel are consulted in unusual or emergency situations not covered by operating procedures. Maintenance, adjustment and repair duties are of a routine nature. Shifts and assignments, including Relief Operator, are typically performed on a rotational basis. This class is distinguished from the Water Facilities Supervisor class, which is a supervisory class with 24-hour plant responsibility. For a detailed listing of the essential responsibilities and core competency requirements for this position, please click here for the job description. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE In addition to the minimum qualifications and knowledge and skills listed below, the ideal candidate will have demonstrated the following critical attributes: Passed Grade 4 Water Treatment Operator examination desirable; • Using sound, independent judgement, performs treatment plant and distribution system operations and basic maintenance activities within established guidelines; • Basic understanding of key regulations, as well as reporting procedures and requirements • Knowledge of safety rules, regulations and work practices regarding water treatment plant chemicals and equipment; • Ability to follow established standard operating procedures, initiating action as appropriate to correct or notify others of quality issues; • Successfully identifies and understands issues, problems and opportunities and determines alternatives and appropriate action; • Proficiency in water treatment math and chemistry; • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and SCADA; • Ability and willingness to work in a variety of conditions, including outdoors in various weather conditions; rotating shifts, weekends, holidays and in emergencies; and with and around hazardous chemicals and equipment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Experience: The equivalent of two years of full-time experience in operating water treatment plants. License: 1)Possession of a valid California driver's license. 2)Possession of a valid Grade Ill Water Treatment Operator Certificate, or higher certificate, issued by the California Department of Health Services. NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the "Examples of Duties" section of this specification. The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of: • Water treatment principles, practices, methods, tools and equipment. • Operation, basic maintenance and cleaning of water treatment plant and distribution system equipment and facilities, including centrifugal pumps, electrical motors, and piping and control systems. • Mechanical, electrical and hydraulic principles. • Safety rules, regulations and work practices, particularly in reference to hazardous chemicals. • Standard chemical and physical tests of water. • Basic arithmetical calculations. Abilities: • Performing treatment plant and distribution system operations and maintenance activities, using sound independent judgment within established guidelines. • Recognizing unusual, inefficient or dangerous operating conditions and taking appropriate action. • Making operating and maintenance adjustments to water treatment and distribution equipment and facilities. • Performing standard water quality tests. • Reading, interpreting and recording data from charts, gauges and meters. • Keeping accurate records and preparing simple reports. • Making basic arithmetical calculations quickly and accurately. • Using a computer keyboard to enter and retrieve information. • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Requires willingness and ability to: • Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions • Work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and in emergencies • Work with and around hazardous chemicals • Wear respiratory protection equipment Requires sufficient physical strength and agility to perform equipment operation, inspection and maintenance tasks, and to unload, store and transfer supplies and equipment. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS The examination will consist of the following steps: 1) A review of candidates' applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. 2) Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process which is a screening of Supplemental Questionnaires to select the best qualified candidates. 3)Those candidates who have passed the Supplemental Questionnaire screening for the classification will be placed on the eligible list based on an evaluation of education, training, and expertise. CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION. *We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness, and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the "What You Need to Know" section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . Selection Plan Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency: TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN Last Day for Filing: 5:00 p.m., Monday,August31, 2020 Review of Minimum Qualifications: TBD Screening For Best Qualified: TBD Oral Interviews*: TBD *The combined oral examination/hiring interview, in addition to establishing an eligibility list, may serve as the final selection interview for vacancies in this classification. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County's Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing . Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 11 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Catastrophic Sick Leave Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add@jobaps.com, acgov.org and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the "My applications" button on the Current Job Openings page. Please take the steps recommended above to insure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box Noreply@jobaps.com are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions, please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs . You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied. Erika Beams, Human Resources Analyst Erika.Beams@acgov.org Human Resource Services, County of Alameda 510-272-6393 Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment. Closing Date/Time: 8/31/2020 5:00:00 PM
Alameda County
Livermore, California, United States
Introduction THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year, but can be extended. Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day of Filing. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications will only be accepted on-line. DESCRIPTION THE AGENCY THE ALAMEDA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT (ACFD) provides all-risk emergency services to the unincorporated areas of Alameda County (excluding Fairview), the cities of San Leandro, Dublin, Newark, Union City and Emeryville, the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. With 28 fire stations and 34 companies serving a population of 394,000, the ACFD serves densely populated urban areas, waterways, industrialized centers, extensive urban interface, agricultural and wildland regions. Over 400 personnel and 100 Reserve Firefighters provide a wide variety of services to an ever expanding, dynamic and diverse community of roughly 508 square miles. These services include: Advanced Life Support Fire Suppression Hazardous Materials Response Urban Search & Rescue Water Rescue Community Outreach & Education Disaster Preparedness Fire Prevention and Code Compliance Regional Dispatch Center The Alameda County Fire Department (ACFD) was formed on July 1, 1993 as a dependent special district with the Alameda County Board of Supervisors as its governing body. This consolidation brought together into a single jurisdiction the Castro Valley Fire Department, Eden Consolidated Fire Protection District and County Fire Patrol. Subsequently, the following communities have contracted with the ACFD: July 1, 1995 City of San Leandro July 1, 1997 City of Dublin August 1, 2002 Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory October 1, 2007 Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory May 1, 2010 City of Newark July 1, 2010 City of Union City July 1, 2012 City of Emeryville On January 20, 2008, the ACFD became responsible for the administration and operation of the Alameda County Regional Emergency Communications Center (ACRECC). The dispatch center provides dispatch and regional communication center services for the ACFD, the Alameda County Emergency Medical Services Agency, Camp Parks Combat Support Training Center, and the cities of Alameda, Fremont, Livermore and Pleasanton. ACRECC is also the Dispatch/System Status Management Center for Paramedics Plus ambulance service. THE POSITION Under general supervision, to receive requests for emergency assistance using a computer-aided dispatch system; to dispatch appropriate public safety equipment and personnel; to accurately document ongoing emergency operations; and to do related work as required at the Alameda County Regional Emergency Communications Center (ACRECC). Please CLICK HERE for the full job description. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency certificate, such as the General Educational Development Certificate (State of California). And Either I Experience: The equivalent of one year of experience in the class of Fire Dispatcher Trainee in the ACRECC. Or II Experience: The equivalent of one year dispatching experience (within the last 3 years) with a public safety agency or ambulance company. And Special Requirements: Typing: Ability to type 40 words per minute. Candidates must pass a psychological evaluation, a medical examination and a thorough background evaluation after an offer of employment is made. A Computer Voice Stress Analyzer examination will also be included in the process to assess candidates' responses in the areas of drug use, driving history, honesty, racial discrimination, and sexual harassment. Any felony conviction will result in disqualification. Candidates must be US citizens. Incumbents in this classification are expected to work 12-hour shifts, and may also be required to work holidays, weekends and up to 18-hour shifts when needed. There is mandatory overtime. License: All candidates must possess a valid California State Motor Vehicle Operator's license. NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of: • Standard radio protocols and call-taking procedures. • Geographical area of Alameda County. • Regulations and statutes applicable to public safety communications. Ability to: • Operate a two-way radio, and computer aided dispatch terminal. • Dispatch public safety equipment in a quick and effective manner. • Speak clearly and concisely in a well-modulated voice. • React with sound judgment under stress and emergency situations while doing several tasks simultaneously. • Respond to the public with tact. • Direct emergency vehicles using maps, local area knowledge and other tools that are available. • Use word processing and spreadsheet applications. • Write in a clear, concise and legible manner. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS The examination will consist of the following steps: A review of candidate's application to verify possession of minimum requirements. The Supplemental Questionnaire will be used for further screening of minimum qualifications. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. A performance exam which will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. Candidates must attain a qualifying rating of each portion of this examination. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the "What You Need to Know" section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . Selection Plan Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency: Deadline for Filing: 5:00 p.m., Monday,August 24, 2020 Review of Minimum Qualifications: Tuesday, September 8, 2020 Performance Examination (Criti-Call): TBD Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County's Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . BENEFITS *** For benefit information, please contact Fire Administration at 925-833-3473. Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @jobaps.com, @acgov.org and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the "My applications" button on the Current Job Openings page and clicking on the link 'last notice sent' for the respective recruitment. Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box Noreply@jobaps.com are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs . You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied. Debra Robinson-Harris| Human Resources Analyst Human Resource Services, County of Alameda (510) 272-6437 | Debra.Robinson@acgov.org Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.Closing Date/Time: 8/25/2020 5:00:00 PM
Introduction THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year, but can be extended. Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day of Filing. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications will only be accepted on-line. DESCRIPTION THE AGENCY THE ALAMEDA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT (ACFD) provides all-risk emergency services to the unincorporated areas of Alameda County (excluding Fairview), the cities of San Leandro, Dublin, Newark, Union City and Emeryville, the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. With 28 fire stations and 34 companies serving a population of 394,000, the ACFD serves densely populated urban areas, waterways, industrialized centers, extensive urban interface, agricultural and wildland regions. Over 400 personnel and 100 Reserve Firefighters provide a wide variety of services to an ever expanding, dynamic and diverse community of roughly 508 square miles. These services include: Advanced Life Support Fire Suppression Hazardous Materials Response Urban Search & Rescue Water Rescue Community Outreach & Education Disaster Preparedness Fire Prevention and Code Compliance Regional Dispatch Center The Alameda County Fire Department (ACFD) was formed on July 1, 1993 as a dependent special district with the Alameda County Board of Supervisors as its governing body. This consolidation brought together into a single jurisdiction the Castro Valley Fire Department, Eden Consolidated Fire Protection District and County Fire Patrol. Subsequently, the following communities have contracted with the ACFD: July 1, 1995 City of San Leandro July 1, 1997 City of Dublin August 1, 2002 Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory October 1, 2007 Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory May 1, 2010 City of Newark July 1, 2010 City of Union City July 1, 2012 City of Emeryville On January 20, 2008, the ACFD became responsible for the administration and operation of the Alameda County Regional Emergency Communications Center (ACRECC). The dispatch center provides dispatch and regional communication center services for the ACFD, the Alameda County Emergency Medical Services Agency, Camp Parks Combat Support Training Center, and the cities of Alameda, Fremont, Livermore and Pleasanton. ACRECC is also the Dispatch/System Status Management Center for Paramedics Plus ambulance service. THE POSITION Under general supervision, to receive requests for emergency assistance using a computer-aided dispatch system; to dispatch appropriate public safety equipment and personnel; to accurately document ongoing emergency operations; and to do related work as required at the Alameda County Regional Emergency Communications Center (ACRECC). Please CLICK HERE for the full job description. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency certificate, such as the General Educational Development Certificate (State of California). And Either I Experience: The equivalent of one year of experience in the class of Fire Dispatcher Trainee in the ACRECC. Or II Experience: The equivalent of one year dispatching experience (within the last 3 years) with a public safety agency or ambulance company. And Special Requirements: Typing: Ability to type 40 words per minute. Candidates must pass a psychological evaluation, a medical examination and a thorough background evaluation after an offer of employment is made. A Computer Voice Stress Analyzer examination will also be included in the process to assess candidates' responses in the areas of drug use, driving history, honesty, racial discrimination, and sexual harassment. Any felony conviction will result in disqualification. Candidates must be US citizens. Incumbents in this classification are expected to work 12-hour shifts, and may also be required to work holidays, weekends and up to 18-hour shifts when needed. There is mandatory overtime. License: All candidates must possess a valid California State Motor Vehicle Operator's license. NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of: • Standard radio protocols and call-taking procedures. • Geographical area of Alameda County. • Regulations and statutes applicable to public safety communications. Ability to: • Operate a two-way radio, and computer aided dispatch terminal. • Dispatch public safety equipment in a quick and effective manner. • Speak clearly and concisely in a well-modulated voice. • React with sound judgment under stress and emergency situations while doing several tasks simultaneously. • Respond to the public with tact. • Direct emergency vehicles using maps, local area knowledge and other tools that are available. • Use word processing and spreadsheet applications. • Write in a clear, concise and legible manner. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS The examination will consist of the following steps: A review of candidate's application to verify possession of minimum requirements. The Supplemental Questionnaire will be used for further screening of minimum qualifications. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. A performance exam which will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. Candidates must attain a qualifying rating of each portion of this examination. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the "What You Need to Know" section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . Selection Plan Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency: Deadline for Filing: 5:00 p.m., Monday,August 24, 2020 Review of Minimum Qualifications: Tuesday, September 8, 2020 Performance Examination (Criti-Call): TBD Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County's Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . BENEFITS *** For benefit information, please contact Fire Administration at 925-833-3473. Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @jobaps.com, @acgov.org and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the "My applications" button on the Current Job Openings page and clicking on the link 'last notice sent' for the respective recruitment. Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box Noreply@jobaps.com are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs . You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied. Debra Robinson-Harris| Human Resources Analyst Human Resource Services, County of Alameda (510) 272-6437 | Debra.Robinson@acgov.org Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.Closing Date/Time: 8/25/2020 5:00:00 PM
Alameda County
Livermore, California, United States
Introduction READ THIS ENTIRE BULLETIN FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REAPPLY FOR THIS RECRUITMENT. THIS IS A REOPENING OF AN EXISTING EXAMINATION. If you have previously applied or started an application for the Financial Analyst, Zone 7 #19-4929-02, read this entire bulletin. There are specific instructions on how to reapply for this position. IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED, YOU DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY TO BE CONSIDERED. PLEASE CONTACT THE EXAMINATION ANALYST,ERIKA BEAMSAT ERIKA.BEAMS@ACGOV.ORG TO HAVE YOUR PREVIOUS APPLICATION RELEASED BACK TO YOU. The scores and dispositions of candidates for this examination will be merged with previous exam participants. If you are currently on the list and you choose to reapply you will forfeit your current rank and score. Your new score/disposition will replace your current score and rank. This list may be canceled at any time without notice to candidates. Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Failure to submit the Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaire will only be accepted on-line. DESCRIPTION THE AGENCY Zone 7 Water Agency supplies treated drinking water to retailers serving approximately 240,000 residents and businesses in Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin and, through special agreement with the Dublin San Ramon Services District, the Dougherty Valley area of San Ramon. Zone 7 also supplies untreated irrigation water (mostly to vineyards) and provides flood protection to eastern Alameda County. For more information regarding the Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Zone 7, please visit their website at http://www.zone7water.com . THE POSITION Under general direction, to develop, interpret, and implement financial concepts for financial planning, and preparation of the annual budget; to plan, organize, and conduct financial studies and analysis; to recommends and assist with the implementation of policy, procedure and system modifications; perform relate analysis, to assist by providing financial support within the Administration Services Division, Zone 7, and perform other duties as required. Please CLICK HERE for the full job description. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate has experience with a proven track record of success that demonstrates knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas: Knowledge of and experience with financial analysis in a water agency or public agency, including: developing rates and charges, developing and administering operational and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) budgets, cash management and cash flow analysis, financial reporting and modeling and performing complex and technical analyses on debt issuances and refinances. Understands and applies Agency, County and other governmental rules and regulations affecting Agency financial systems functions. Maintains focus and intensity and remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Uses resources to identify problems, solve them, act decisively, and shows good judgment in decision making. Takes ownership of work done and results accomplished. Adept at working with multiple software systems and proficient with MS Excel, 10-key and web-based resources. Effectively presents and receives information and concepts, in both written and oral formats. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education : Equivalent to graduation from a four-year accredited college or university with major coursework in business or public administration, or a field related to the work. (Additional professional or paraprofessional administrative services experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.) AND Experience : Equivalent to three years professional level experience in independently providing complex budgetary, financial analysis, or information systems services, including planning, organizing, and conducting high level administrative organizational or related studies. Utility financial management is desired. License : Possession of a valid California Driver's License. NOTE : The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of : Finance policies, practices, and systems. Practices and techniques of administrative and statistical analysis and reports preparation. Principles of budgetary and financial management, report preparation, analysis, forecasting, and control. Principles of public administration inducing general general knowledge of the water industry and utility rate making. Budgetary, financial cost/expense monitoring, and cash analysis. Financial modeling and forecasting techniques. Methods and techniques of procurement and contract administration. Office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment. Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations. Principles of legislative analysis and interpretation. Legal system, court system, and litigation system, including discovery, court hearings, settlement negotiations, and legal strategies. Ability to : Plan, design, and conduct operational, management and related studies and analyses, examine alternatives, and recommend solutions. Research, compile and summarize varied information, evaluate alternatives, reach sound conclusion and recommend solutions. Perform budgetary, financial cost/expense analyses. Financially model and forecast budget, cash flow, and debt service scenarios. Prepare clear and accurate reports, correspondences, procedures, policies and other written materials. Organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines. Exercise sound independent judgement within establish policies and guidelines. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations, technical written materials, and Agency policies and procedures. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS The examination will consist of the following steps: A review of candidates' application to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. A review of the supplemental questionnaire to determine the best qualified. An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates' final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this recruitment. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the "What You Need to Know" section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . Selection Plan Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency: TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN Deadline for Filing: 5:00 p.m.,Friday August 21, 2020 Review of Minimum Qualifications: by Tuesday, September 1, 2020 Review of Supplemental Questionnaire for Best Qualified: by Monday, September 14, 2020 Oral Interviews* Week of September 28, 2020 *The combined oral examination/hiring interview, in addition to establishing an eligibility list, may serve as the final selection interview for vacancies in this classification. Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County's Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing . Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 11 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Management Paid Leave** Catastrophic Sick Leave Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. ** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave. Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @jobaps.com, acgov.org and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the 'My applications' button on the Current Job Openings page. Please take the steps recommended above to insure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box Noreply@jobaps.com are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions, please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs. You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied. Erika Beams, Human Resources Analyst Human Resource Services Division, County of Alameda Erika.Beams@acgov.org 510-272-6393 www.acgov.org/hrs Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment. Closing Date/Time: 8/21/2020 5:00:00 PM
Introduction READ THIS ENTIRE BULLETIN FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REAPPLY FOR THIS RECRUITMENT. THIS IS A REOPENING OF AN EXISTING EXAMINATION. If you have previously applied or started an application for the Financial Analyst, Zone 7 #19-4929-02, read this entire bulletin. There are specific instructions on how to reapply for this position. IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED, YOU DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY TO BE CONSIDERED. PLEASE CONTACT THE EXAMINATION ANALYST,ERIKA BEAMSAT ERIKA.BEAMS@ACGOV.ORG TO HAVE YOUR PREVIOUS APPLICATION RELEASED BACK TO YOU. The scores and dispositions of candidates for this examination will be merged with previous exam participants. If you are currently on the list and you choose to reapply you will forfeit your current rank and score. Your new score/disposition will replace your current score and rank. This list may be canceled at any time without notice to candidates. Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Failure to submit the Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaire will only be accepted on-line. DESCRIPTION THE AGENCY Zone 7 Water Agency supplies treated drinking water to retailers serving approximately 240,000 residents and businesses in Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin and, through special agreement with the Dublin San Ramon Services District, the Dougherty Valley area of San Ramon. Zone 7 also supplies untreated irrigation water (mostly to vineyards) and provides flood protection to eastern Alameda County. For more information regarding the Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Zone 7, please visit their website at http://www.zone7water.com . THE POSITION Under general direction, to develop, interpret, and implement financial concepts for financial planning, and preparation of the annual budget; to plan, organize, and conduct financial studies and analysis; to recommends and assist with the implementation of policy, procedure and system modifications; perform relate analysis, to assist by providing financial support within the Administration Services Division, Zone 7, and perform other duties as required. Please CLICK HERE for the full job description. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate has experience with a proven track record of success that demonstrates knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas: Knowledge of and experience with financial analysis in a water agency or public agency, including: developing rates and charges, developing and administering operational and Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) budgets, cash management and cash flow analysis, financial reporting and modeling and performing complex and technical analyses on debt issuances and refinances. Understands and applies Agency, County and other governmental rules and regulations affecting Agency financial systems functions. Maintains focus and intensity and remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Uses resources to identify problems, solve them, act decisively, and shows good judgment in decision making. Takes ownership of work done and results accomplished. Adept at working with multiple software systems and proficient with MS Excel, 10-key and web-based resources. Effectively presents and receives information and concepts, in both written and oral formats. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education : Equivalent to graduation from a four-year accredited college or university with major coursework in business or public administration, or a field related to the work. (Additional professional or paraprofessional administrative services experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.) AND Experience : Equivalent to three years professional level experience in independently providing complex budgetary, financial analysis, or information systems services, including planning, organizing, and conducting high level administrative organizational or related studies. Utility financial management is desired. License : Possession of a valid California Driver's License. NOTE : The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of : Finance policies, practices, and systems. Practices and techniques of administrative and statistical analysis and reports preparation. Principles of budgetary and financial management, report preparation, analysis, forecasting, and control. Principles of public administration inducing general general knowledge of the water industry and utility rate making. Budgetary, financial cost/expense monitoring, and cash analysis. Financial modeling and forecasting techniques. Methods and techniques of procurement and contract administration. Office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment. Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations. Principles of legislative analysis and interpretation. Legal system, court system, and litigation system, including discovery, court hearings, settlement negotiations, and legal strategies. Ability to : Plan, design, and conduct operational, management and related studies and analyses, examine alternatives, and recommend solutions. Research, compile and summarize varied information, evaluate alternatives, reach sound conclusion and recommend solutions. Perform budgetary, financial cost/expense analyses. Financially model and forecast budget, cash flow, and debt service scenarios. Prepare clear and accurate reports, correspondences, procedures, policies and other written materials. Organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines. Exercise sound independent judgement within establish policies and guidelines. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations, technical written materials, and Agency policies and procedures. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS The examination will consist of the following steps: A review of candidates' application to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. A review of the supplemental questionnaire to determine the best qualified. An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates' final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this recruitment. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the "What You Need to Know" section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . Selection Plan Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency: TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN Deadline for Filing: 5:00 p.m.,Friday August 21, 2020 Review of Minimum Qualifications: by Tuesday, September 1, 2020 Review of Supplemental Questionnaire for Best Qualified: by Monday, September 14, 2020 Oral Interviews* Week of September 28, 2020 *The combined oral examination/hiring interview, in addition to establishing an eligibility list, may serve as the final selection interview for vacancies in this classification. Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County's Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing . Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 11 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Management Paid Leave** Catastrophic Sick Leave Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. ** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave. Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @jobaps.com, acgov.org and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the 'My applications' button on the Current Job Openings page. Please take the steps recommended above to insure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box Noreply@jobaps.com are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions, please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs. You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied. Erika Beams, Human Resources Analyst Human Resource Services Division, County of Alameda Erika.Beams@acgov.org 510-272-6393 www.acgov.org/hrs Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment. Closing Date/Time: 8/21/2020 5:00:00 PM
