CITY OF SUNNYVALE, CA
Sunnyvale, California, United States
Description HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST - Workers' Compensation and Risk Management Regular, Full-Time Employment Opportunity This classification has been designated as confidential. Salary listed above includes a 3.5% confidential premium. The City of Sunnyvale is accepting applications for a Human Resources Analyst to work within the Risk Management Division of the Human Resources Department. This position is responsible assisting with the development, coordination and administration of the City's Workers' Compensation Program including facilitating claims investigations and serving as the liaison between the City, injured worker and third-party administrator in workers' compensation related issues. The ideal candidate will be well organized, have attention to detail, manage multiple demands and changing priorities while maintaining the City's core values of public service of integrity, leadership, and respect. The candidate will be able to analyze complex administrative and technical issues and make appropriate recommendations for action; exercise initiative, ingenuity and sound judgment in solving problems and developing effective solutions, and work effectively with a customer service focus with department and City staff, and the public. Essential Job Functions (May include, but are not limited to, the following): When assigned to Risk Management, duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Assists with the development, coordination and administration of the City's Workers' Compensation Program. Interprets and applies existing laws, policies and procedures and recommends systems and methods for the effective and efficient processing of workers' compensation claims. Assists in negotiating and maintaining a cost-effective workers' compensation program. Reviews and analyzes workers' compensation claims and coordinates case management with third party administrator. Participates in and facilitates claims investigations; coordinates the involvement of attorneys, managers, administrators and employees. Serves as the liaison between the City, injured worker and third-party administrator in workers' compensation related issues. Initiates and conducts the interactive process with injured workers. May coordinate or make recommendations regarding reasonable accommodation requests. May participate in the Safety Committee Meetings and gathers information on safety issues and preventative measures that can be put in place. Assists departments with certificate of insurance tracking system. In addition to the above, the following duties are also performed by the Human Resources Analyst: Responds to unemployment claims and may represent the City at unemployment hearings. Administers FMLA/CFRA leaves and the City's short- and long-term disability programs, ensuring legal compliance. Assists with the planning and coordination of major research or administrative projects; compiles and analyzes data pertaining to personnel program policies and issues. Assists in the development and implementation of department or Citywide goals, objectives, policies and procedures; educates employees and managers on policies and legal compliance; analyzes and recommends strategies to improve effectiveness of operation. Assists in analyzing data and preparing reports related to area(s) of assignment; conducts and responds to surveys. Plans, develops, coordinates and presents training sessions related to area(s) of assignment; may prepare and conduct training classes for City employees. Utilizes computer software applications to support and conduct recruitment and selection, compensation, classification, workers' compensation and safety, labor relations and employee development activities depending on the area(s) of assignment. Assists with department budget preparation, analysis and administration; monitors expenditures; approves invoices and purchases; may be assigned responsibility for department-wide budget monitoring. May represent the Human Resources Department in interdepartmental, interagency and public meetings; acts as staff to and/or serves on committees and task forces as assigned. May act as a lead-worker to assigned clerical and technical staff; directs and assists with the evaluation of assigned staff. WORKING CONDITIONS Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading written reports and work-related documents. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service. The need to lift, drag and push files, paper and documents weighing up to 25 pounds also is required. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in personnel administration, business, public administration or a related field, AND Two years of technical or professional level human resources experience. Knowledge and Abilities Working Knowledge of: Principles and practices of human resources administration, including workers' compensation claims management and administration, and safety program administration. Professional standards and procedures related to workers' compensation. Methods and techniques of record keeping and report preparation and writing; proper English, spelling and grammar. Office practices, methods and equipment, including a computer and a variety of word processing and other software applications. Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations related to area(s) of assignment. Some Knowledge of: Principles and practices of program and system development, administration and evaluation. Research methods and statistical analysis. Basic principles of supervision and training. Ability to: Analyze complex administrative and technical issues and make appropriate recommendations for action. Exercise initiative, ingenuity and sound judgment in solving problems and developing effective solutions within the role of a Human Resources Analyst. Work effectively with a customer service focus with department and City staff, and the public. Effectively organize, prioritize and follow-up on work assignments. Independently develop and coordinate effective systems, programs, and procedures. Learn more complex principles, practices, techniques and regulations pertaining to assigned duties. Understand, interpret, explain and accurately apply applicable laws, codes and regulations. Develop and implement revisions to standard operating procedures to improve effectiveness and/or comply with regulatory changes as appropriate. Develop and coordinate work programs. Direct, train and assist with the evaluation of subordinate staff. Make sound decisions within established guidelines. Make public presentations. Maintain accurate records. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Follow written and oral directions. Work independently and as a member of a team. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Observe safety principles and work in a safe manner. Licenses/Certificates Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver's license and a safe driving record, or the ability to provide alternate transportation which is approved by the appointing authority. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS For all Human Resource Analyst Positions: Public sector human resources experience Project management experience Lead experience Application and Selection Process APPLICATION PROCESS The application period closes on Thursday May 9, 2024, at 5:00 pm (postmarks or faxes are not accepted). Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position. Electronic applications may be submitted online through the City's employment page at https://sunnyvale.ca.gov , and click on 'City jobs'. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. EXAM PROCESS Applications will be competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position. Based upon a review of the application materials, the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the oral examination process scheduled for May 21, 2024. (Note: The examination process may be changed as deemed necessary by the Director of Human Resources). SELECTION PROCESS Those candidates that receive a passing score on the examination will be placed on an eligibility list for up to one year, in accordance with the City's Civil Service Rules and Administrative Policies. Top candidates on the eligibility list will be invited to participate in a selection interview with the department tentatively scheduled the week of May 27, 2024 . Any candidate that is selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may consist of a background history check, as well as a medical exam(s) administered by a City selected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work, all newly-hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination. INFORMATION ABOUT PROOF OF EDUCATION Please note: Any successful candidate, selected by the hiring department will be required to submit proof of education (i.e. original copy of the diploma or college/university transcripts). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Positions in this job classification are not represented by a bargaining group and are designated as confidential employees. The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The City of Sunnyvale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Sunnyvale not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion (including religious dress or grooming practice), color, sex (includes gender, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, breastfeeding or medical conditions related to breastfeeding), gender identity and/or gender expression, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, family relationship, age, cancer or HIV/AIDS related medical condition, genetic characteristics and/or genetic information, and physical or mental disability. Applicants needing special accommodations for testing should submit a request to the Department of Human Resources at time of application. Summary of Confidential Non-Management Employees CONF Benefits Notice of CFRA (California Family Rights Act) Rights and Obligations Closing Date/Time: 5/9/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Apr 23, 2024
Full Time
Description HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST - Workers' Compensation and Risk Management Regular, Full-Time Employment Opportunity This classification has been designated as confidential. Salary listed above includes a 3.5% confidential premium. The City of Sunnyvale is accepting applications for a Human Resources Analyst to work within the Risk Management Division of the Human Resources Department. This position is responsible assisting with the development, coordination and administration of the City's Workers' Compensation Program including facilitating claims investigations and serving as the liaison between the City, injured worker and third-party administrator in workers' compensation related issues. The ideal candidate will be well organized, have attention to detail, manage multiple demands and changing priorities while maintaining the City's core values of public service of integrity, leadership, and respect. The candidate will be able to analyze complex administrative and technical issues and make appropriate recommendations for action; exercise initiative, ingenuity and sound judgment in solving problems and developing effective solutions, and work effectively with a customer service focus with department and City staff, and the public. Essential Job Functions (May include, but are not limited to, the following): When assigned to Risk Management, duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Assists with the development, coordination and administration of the City's Workers' Compensation Program. Interprets and applies existing laws, policies and procedures and recommends systems and methods for the effective and efficient processing of workers' compensation claims. Assists in negotiating and maintaining a cost-effective workers' compensation program. Reviews and analyzes workers' compensation claims and coordinates case management with third party administrator. Participates in and facilitates claims investigations; coordinates the involvement of attorneys, managers, administrators and employees. Serves as the liaison between the City, injured worker and third-party administrator in workers' compensation related issues. Initiates and conducts the interactive process with injured workers. May coordinate or make recommendations regarding reasonable accommodation requests. May participate in the Safety Committee Meetings and gathers information on safety issues and preventative measures that can be put in place. Assists departments with certificate of insurance tracking system. In addition to the above, the following duties are also performed by the Human Resources Analyst: Responds to unemployment claims and may represent the City at unemployment hearings. Administers FMLA/CFRA leaves and the City's short- and long-term disability programs, ensuring legal compliance. Assists with the planning and coordination of major research or administrative projects; compiles and analyzes data pertaining to personnel program policies and issues. Assists in the development and implementation of department or Citywide goals, objectives, policies and procedures; educates employees and managers on policies and legal compliance; analyzes and recommends strategies to improve effectiveness of operation. Assists in analyzing data and preparing reports related to area(s) of assignment; conducts and responds to surveys. Plans, develops, coordinates and presents training sessions related to area(s) of assignment; may prepare and conduct training classes for City employees. Utilizes computer software applications to support and conduct recruitment and selection, compensation, classification, workers' compensation and safety, labor relations and employee development activities depending on the area(s) of assignment. Assists with department budget preparation, analysis and administration; monitors expenditures; approves invoices and purchases; may be assigned responsibility for department-wide budget monitoring. May represent the Human Resources Department in interdepartmental, interagency and public meetings; acts as staff to and/or serves on committees and task forces as assigned. May act as a lead-worker to assigned clerical and technical staff; directs and assists with the evaluation of assigned staff. WORKING CONDITIONS Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading written reports and work-related documents. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service. The need to lift, drag and push files, paper and documents weighing up to 25 pounds also is required. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in personnel administration, business, public administration or a related field, AND Two years of technical or professional level human resources experience. Knowledge and Abilities Working Knowledge of: Principles and practices of human resources administration, including workers' compensation claims management and administration, and safety program administration. Professional standards and procedures related to workers' compensation. Methods and techniques of record keeping and report preparation and writing; proper English, spelling and grammar. Office practices, methods and equipment, including a computer and a variety of word processing and other software applications. Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations related to area(s) of assignment. Some Knowledge of: Principles and practices of program and system development, administration and evaluation. Research methods and statistical analysis. Basic principles of supervision and training. Ability to: Analyze complex administrative and technical issues and make appropriate recommendations for action. Exercise initiative, ingenuity and sound judgment in solving problems and developing effective solutions within the role of a Human Resources Analyst. Work effectively with a customer service focus with department and City staff, and the public. Effectively organize, prioritize and follow-up on work assignments. Independently develop and coordinate effective systems, programs, and procedures. Learn more complex principles, practices, techniques and regulations pertaining to assigned duties. Understand, interpret, explain and accurately apply applicable laws, codes and regulations. Develop and implement revisions to standard operating procedures to improve effectiveness and/or comply with regulatory changes as appropriate. Develop and coordinate work programs. Direct, train and assist with the evaluation of subordinate staff. Make sound decisions within established guidelines. Make public presentations. Maintain accurate records. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Follow written and oral directions. Work independently and as a member of a team. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Observe safety principles and work in a safe manner. Licenses/Certificates Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver's license and a safe driving record, or the ability to provide alternate transportation which is approved by the appointing authority. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS For all Human Resource Analyst Positions: Public sector human resources experience Project management experience Lead experience Application and Selection Process APPLICATION PROCESS The application period closes on Thursday May 9, 2024, at 5:00 pm (postmarks or faxes are not accepted). Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position. Electronic applications may be submitted online through the City's employment page at https://sunnyvale.ca.gov , and click on 'City jobs'. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. EXAM PROCESS Applications will be competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position. Based upon a review of the application materials, the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the oral examination process scheduled for May 21, 2024. (Note: The examination process may be changed as deemed necessary by the Director of Human Resources). SELECTION PROCESS Those candidates that receive a passing score on the examination will be placed on an eligibility list for up to one year, in accordance with the City's Civil Service Rules and Administrative Policies. Top candidates on the eligibility list will be invited to participate in a selection interview with the department tentatively scheduled the week of May 27, 2024 . Any candidate that is selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may consist of a background history check, as well as a medical exam(s) administered by a City selected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work, all newly-hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination. INFORMATION ABOUT PROOF OF EDUCATION Please note: Any successful candidate, selected by the hiring department will be required to submit proof of education (i.e. original copy of the diploma or college/university transcripts). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Positions in this job classification are not represented by a bargaining group and are designated as confidential employees. The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The City of Sunnyvale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Sunnyvale not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion (including religious dress or grooming practice), color, sex (includes gender, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, breastfeeding or medical conditions related to breastfeeding), gender identity and/or gender expression, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, family relationship, age, cancer or HIV/AIDS related medical condition, genetic characteristics and/or genetic information, and physical or mental disability. Applicants needing special accommodations for testing should submit a request to the Department of Human Resources at time of application. Summary of Confidential Non-Management Employees CONF Benefits Notice of CFRA (California Family Rights Act) Rights and Obligations Closing Date/Time: 5/9/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Sonoma County, CA
Santa Rosa, California, United States
Position Information Expand your HR leave administration and disability management experience with the County of Sonoma! Starting salary up to $72.44/hour ($151,190/year) and a competitive total compensation package!* What We Offer Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including: Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options Staff Development/Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances of up to $2,000 and ongoing education/training opportunities Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment Bilingual Premium Pay* - An additional $1.50/hour on top of the hourly pay rate for fluent bilingual positions Student Loan Debt Relief - County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education Join Our Team The Human Resources Department (County HR) is a team of 60+ employees who provide human resources and risk management services to the County's 28 departments. These diverse services include benefits, classification plan management, disability management, employee and labor relations, equal employment opportunity (EEO), HR information systems, occupational safety and health, recruitment and examination, risk management, and workforce development. Under our director's leadership, our mission is to be a trusted strategic partner, providing County departments with HR services that work to effectively recruit, develop, and retain an outstanding workforce that is committed to providing quality public service. We value customer service, collaboration, professionalism, consistency, proactive planning, flexibility, and innovative problem-solving. County HR is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, where individuals from all backgrounds are welcomed, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. As an integral part of our HR team, our County's Disabilities Management (DM) Unit oversees the administration of leaves of absence (catastrophic, medical, military, occupational/non-occupational, short/long-term, etc.) in agreement with state and federal provisions, County policies, and negotiated union contracts. The Unit's supportive services also include the administration of reasonable accommodations that are compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and Fair Employment Housing Act (FEHA), job-related medical screening tests and Job Demands Analysis (JDAs), temporary transitional duty assignments, the County's self-insured workers' compensation and long-term disability programs, and statistical claims reporting. To support this complex body of work, our DM Manager supervises a team of six professional and technical staff and works with outside consultants, third-party administrators, and legal counsel. Additional responsibilities include: Planning, organizing, and overseeing the Unit's budget, personnel analysis, and other administrative functions Triaging complex, bogged down, escalated, or problematic cases; and recommending or obtaining additional resources from our executive leadership and/or department heads in client departments, as needed Reviewing and authorizing settlement requests within their authority, gathering appropriate information and presenting it to HR executive leadership for the County Board of Supervisors (BOS) review, and editing and preparing BOS closed session items Developing and delivering training to HR's staff and county-wide employees Overseeing DM staff project work to review and advise on issues and processes such as policy updates and development, mental health training and events, etc. Incorporating industry best practices in the development of policies, procedures, and guidelines designed to promote full utilization of the County's human resources and minimize costs and risks associated with employee absences and disability management Through consultation, analysis, and recommendations, this is a position of authority. In this role, you will work collaboratively with other managers within HR, and assist other department management and division heads in addressing and resolving challenging situations, in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations, County guidelines, policies, procedures, and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs). What You Bring As our next DM Manager and ideal candidate, you will demonstrate that you can quickly assess problems with an empathetic, solution-oriented, equity-focused approach. You have a high level of integrity, can diffuse difficult situations as they arise with tact and diplomacy, and can establish credibility and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with a diverse base of internal and external contacts across all levels of an organization. You are highly proficient in leave administration and possess: Extensive experience working with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), California Family Rights Act (CFRA), California Pregnancy Disability Leave (CPDL), Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), and California Healthy Families Act and Kin Care provisions Excellent leadership skills and the ability to effectively assess current practices and policies, establish unit priorities, direct the work of others, and propose sensible operational improvements Proven long-term planning capabilities and experience incorporating industry best practices in the development of guidelines, policies, and procedures The ability to thoroughly address complex issues in a comprehensible manner, and articulate how they relate to, and sometimes compete with, one another Public sector experience in workers’ compensation and disability management and an understanding of working in a collective bargaining environment Experience effectively addressing barriers to communication and supporting employees with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, especially those from historically marginalized groups of people The ability to facilitate meetings and confidently present, respond to, and collaborate with groups, including staff, executive management, department heads, union representatives, and employees Experience writing reports and presenting findings is required, bilingual English/Spanish skills are desirable, and diverse lived experiences are highly valued. Certifications and training in HR, mediation, and/or workplace investigations are also desirable. Please note , that within one year of hire, the DM Manager must obtain Certified Professional in Disability Management (CPDM) status. Additionally, a sense of humor is a must! This is a serious position, and while the HR topics we work with are confidential and support integral services, we truly find opportunities and reasons to enjoy our time together. While the position’s hours are typically Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and work is performed in an office environment, depending upon investigative and operational needs, the DM Manager must also be willing to work outside of typical hours and during emergencies and other critical events. Bring Your Commitment to Public Service to the County of Sonoma The County of Sonoma is the place to live, grow, and build your career legacy. When you join the County of Sonoma, you'll have the freedom to explore the beauty of our county - its picturesque coastline, majestic redwoods, historic towns, fine dining, award-winning wineries, and a wide variety of entertainment and cultural activities. For additional information about the beauty of our community and the valuable services and support that the County provides our communities, please visit sonomacounty.ca.gov and sonomacountyconnections.org . This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment. The Civil Service title of the position is Risk Management Analyst III. *Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Salary Resolution (SalRes) and our Employee Benefits Directory . Bilingual positions require English and Spanish skills at either the basic (conversational) or fluent (reading, writing, and conversational) level. Applicants who wish to be considered for a bilingual position must indicate their level of skill in the required supplemental questionnaire. An examination will be conducted before employment in a bilingual position to confirm the level of skill in this area. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Minimum Qualifications Any combination of course work, training, and/or work experience which clearly demonstrates possession of the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, this includes: Education: completion academic course work in public administration, business administration, accounting, law, economics, safety, industrial engineering, risk management, and/or other related courses. A bachelor's degree related to one of these fields is highly desirable. Experience: Four years of professional level experience working with occupational safety and health programs, workers' compensation, casualty or employee benefit insurance, or loss control programs, preferably with a public agency and/or in a risk management program. This should include substantial experience directly related to area of assignment. License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including necessary special endorsements, as required by the State of California to perform the essential job functions of the position. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Thorough knowledge of: principles and practices, legal statutes, civil procedures, and administrative regulations relating to disability management, workers' compensation, liability, occupational health and safety, employee benefits and insurance, and related non-monetary compensation; claims adjusting, investigation, and administrative techniques necessary to carry management of claims from initial report to settlement or closure. Considerable knowledge of: medical and technical terminology used in individual injury cases; operations and functions of County government including budget methods, program analysis, employee relations, and group dynamics; written and oral communications including language mechanics, syntax and English composition; research methodology, report writing, basic statistics, and actuarial principles and appropriate applications; modern office methods, procedures, and computer applications related to work, including methods of graphical presentation; management of electronic database systems; and principles and methods of supervision and training. Ability to: manage and direct a major risk management function; direct, supervise and train employees; use judgment and discretion to integrate technical knowledge with interpersonal and communication skills dealing with the public, County management personnel, employees, attorneys, medical providers, and others in a manner consistent with the policies, practices, and procedures of the organization; research, understand, interpret, and apply specific rules, laws, ordinances, and policies to applicable risk management programs; plan and organize research and statistical reports relating to various aspects of risk management, budget, general management matters; evaluate results and recommend corrective measures using principles of inductive and deductive reasoning; and where applicable, effectively present conclusions before advisory and policy bodies; organize, develop, and prepare claims for assignment to counsel, trial and pretrial conferences; prepare informational materials, brochures, and newsletters to relate complex regulations and data to employees and officials; organize and develop effective programs for the reduction of occupational hazards and accident prevention; facilitate consensus and negotiate resolution of complex problems involving a variety of claimants, individuals, employee groups, consultants, carriers and service providers; analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action working independently and with either oral or written direction. Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process. You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions. You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately. Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification. Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Responses to supplemental questions will be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored. The selection procedure will consist of the following examination: An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants. Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position. HOW TO APPLY Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Continuous recruitments may close without notice at any time that a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need. HR Analyst: CG HR Technician: RR IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions. COUNTY OF SONOMA BENEFITS: MANAGEMENT* These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers: Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual and sick leave accruals; additional management leave annually; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment. Health Plan : Choice of five health plans (a PPO, EPO, HMO, and two deductible HMOs) with a County paid premium contribution. Retirement : Fully integrated with Social Security.For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit https://scretire.org/active-/-deferred/when-you-are-hired . IRS 457 Plan : Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum. Retiree Medical : County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits. Student Loan Debt Relief : County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education. Plus excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more. For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process and more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at (707) 565-2331.Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources/divisions-and-units/employee-relations/labor-agreements-and-salary-resolution . For specific information about health and welfare benefits including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts go to https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources or, contact the Human Resources' Risk Management-Benefits Office at benefits@sonoma-county.org or (707) 565-2900. *IMPORTANT NOTES: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 12, 2024
Full Time
Position Information Expand your HR leave administration and disability management experience with the County of Sonoma! Starting salary up to $72.44/hour ($151,190/year) and a competitive total compensation package!* What We Offer Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including: Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options Staff Development/Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances of up to $2,000 and ongoing education/training opportunities Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment Bilingual Premium Pay* - An additional $1.50/hour on top of the hourly pay rate for fluent bilingual positions Student Loan Debt Relief - County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education Join Our Team The Human Resources Department (County HR) is a team of 60+ employees who provide human resources and risk management services to the County's 28 departments. These diverse services include benefits, classification plan management, disability management, employee and labor relations, equal employment opportunity (EEO), HR information systems, occupational safety and health, recruitment and examination, risk management, and workforce development. Under our director's leadership, our mission is to be a trusted strategic partner, providing County departments with HR services that work to effectively recruit, develop, and retain an outstanding workforce that is committed to providing quality public service. We value customer service, collaboration, professionalism, consistency, proactive planning, flexibility, and innovative problem-solving. County HR is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, where individuals from all backgrounds are welcomed, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. As an integral part of our HR team, our County's Disabilities Management (DM) Unit oversees the administration of leaves of absence (catastrophic, medical, military, occupational/non-occupational, short/long-term, etc.) in agreement with state and federal provisions, County policies, and negotiated union contracts. The Unit's supportive services also include the administration of reasonable accommodations that are compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and Fair Employment Housing Act (FEHA), job-related medical screening tests and Job Demands Analysis (JDAs), temporary transitional duty assignments, the County's self-insured workers' compensation and long-term disability programs, and statistical claims reporting. To support this complex body of work, our DM Manager supervises a team of six professional and technical staff and works with outside consultants, third-party administrators, and legal counsel. Additional responsibilities include: Planning, organizing, and overseeing the Unit's budget, personnel analysis, and other administrative functions Triaging complex, bogged down, escalated, or problematic cases; and recommending or obtaining additional resources from our executive leadership and/or department heads in client departments, as needed Reviewing and authorizing settlement requests within their authority, gathering appropriate information and presenting it to HR executive leadership for the County Board of Supervisors (BOS) review, and editing and preparing BOS closed session items Developing and delivering training to HR's staff and county-wide employees Overseeing DM staff project work to review and advise on issues and processes such as policy updates and development, mental health training and events, etc. Incorporating industry best practices in the development of policies, procedures, and guidelines designed to promote full utilization of the County's human resources and minimize costs and risks associated with employee absences and disability management Through consultation, analysis, and recommendations, this is a position of authority. In this role, you will work collaboratively with other managers within HR, and assist other department management and division heads in addressing and resolving challenging situations, in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations, County guidelines, policies, procedures, and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs). What You Bring As our next DM Manager and ideal candidate, you will demonstrate that you can quickly assess problems with an empathetic, solution-oriented, equity-focused approach. You have a high level of integrity, can diffuse difficult situations as they arise with tact and diplomacy, and can establish credibility and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with a diverse base of internal and external contacts across all levels of an organization. You are highly proficient in leave administration and possess: Extensive experience working with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), California Family Rights Act (CFRA), California Pregnancy Disability Leave (CPDL), Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), and California Healthy Families Act and Kin Care provisions Excellent leadership skills and the ability to effectively assess current practices and policies, establish unit priorities, direct the work of others, and propose sensible operational improvements Proven long-term planning capabilities and experience incorporating industry best practices in the development of guidelines, policies, and procedures The ability to thoroughly address complex issues in a comprehensible manner, and articulate how they relate to, and sometimes compete with, one another Public sector experience in workers’ compensation and disability management and an understanding of working in a collective bargaining environment Experience effectively addressing barriers to communication and supporting employees with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, especially those from historically marginalized groups of people The ability to facilitate meetings and confidently present, respond to, and collaborate with groups, including staff, executive management, department heads, union representatives, and employees Experience writing reports and presenting findings is required, bilingual English/Spanish skills are desirable, and diverse lived experiences are highly valued. Certifications and training in HR, mediation, and/or workplace investigations are also desirable. Please note , that within one year of hire, the DM Manager must obtain Certified Professional in Disability Management (CPDM) status. Additionally, a sense of humor is a must! This is a serious position, and while the HR topics we work with are confidential and support integral services, we truly find opportunities and reasons to enjoy our time together. While the position’s hours are typically Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and work is performed in an office environment, depending upon investigative and operational needs, the DM Manager must also be willing to work outside of typical hours and during emergencies and other critical events. Bring Your Commitment to Public Service to the County of Sonoma The County of Sonoma is the place to live, grow, and build your career legacy. When you join the County of Sonoma, you'll have the freedom to explore the beauty of our county - its picturesque coastline, majestic redwoods, historic towns, fine dining, award-winning wineries, and a wide variety of entertainment and cultural activities. For additional information about the beauty of our community and the valuable services and support that the County provides our communities, please visit sonomacounty.ca.gov and sonomacountyconnections.org . This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment. The Civil Service title of the position is Risk Management Analyst III. *Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Salary Resolution (SalRes) and our Employee Benefits Directory . Bilingual positions require English and Spanish skills at either the basic (conversational) or fluent (reading, writing, and conversational) level. Applicants who wish to be considered for a bilingual position must indicate their level of skill in the required supplemental questionnaire. An examination will be conducted before employment in a bilingual position to confirm the level of skill in this area. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Minimum Qualifications Any combination of course work, training, and/or work experience which clearly demonstrates possession of the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, this includes: Education: completion academic course work in public administration, business administration, accounting, law, economics, safety, industrial engineering, risk management, and/or other related courses. A bachelor's degree related to one of these fields is highly desirable. Experience: Four years of professional level experience working with occupational safety and health programs, workers' compensation, casualty or employee benefit insurance, or loss control programs, preferably with a public agency and/or in a risk management program. This should include substantial experience directly related to area of assignment. License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including necessary special endorsements, as required by the State of California to perform the essential job functions of the position. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Thorough knowledge of: principles and practices, legal statutes, civil procedures, and administrative regulations relating to disability management, workers' compensation, liability, occupational health and safety, employee benefits and insurance, and related non-monetary compensation; claims adjusting, investigation, and administrative techniques necessary to carry management of claims from initial report to settlement or closure. Considerable knowledge of: medical and technical terminology used in individual injury cases; operations and functions of County government including budget methods, program analysis, employee relations, and group dynamics; written and oral communications including language mechanics, syntax and English composition; research methodology, report writing, basic statistics, and actuarial principles and appropriate applications; modern office methods, procedures, and computer applications related to work, including methods of graphical presentation; management of electronic database systems; and principles and methods of supervision and training. Ability to: manage and direct a major risk management function; direct, supervise and train employees; use judgment and discretion to integrate technical knowledge with interpersonal and communication skills dealing with the public, County management personnel, employees, attorneys, medical providers, and others in a manner consistent with the policies, practices, and procedures of the organization; research, understand, interpret, and apply specific rules, laws, ordinances, and policies to applicable risk management programs; plan and organize research and statistical reports relating to various aspects of risk management, budget, general management matters; evaluate results and recommend corrective measures using principles of inductive and deductive reasoning; and where applicable, effectively present conclusions before advisory and policy bodies; organize, develop, and prepare claims for assignment to counsel, trial and pretrial conferences; prepare informational materials, brochures, and newsletters to relate complex regulations and data to employees and officials; organize and develop effective programs for the reduction of occupational hazards and accident prevention; facilitate consensus and negotiate resolution of complex problems involving a variety of claimants, individuals, employee groups, consultants, carriers and service providers; analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action working independently and with either oral or written direction. Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process. You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions. You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately. Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification. Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Responses to supplemental questions will be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored. The selection procedure will consist of the following examination: An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants. Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position. HOW TO APPLY Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Continuous recruitments may close without notice at any time that a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need. HR Analyst: CG HR Technician: RR IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions. COUNTY OF SONOMA BENEFITS: MANAGEMENT* These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers: Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual and sick leave accruals; additional management leave annually; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment. Health Plan : Choice of five health plans (a PPO, EPO, HMO, and two deductible HMOs) with a County paid premium contribution. Retirement : Fully integrated with Social Security.For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit https://scretire.org/active-/-deferred/when-you-are-hired . IRS 457 Plan : Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum. Retiree Medical : County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits. Student Loan Debt Relief : County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education. Plus excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more. For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process and more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at (707) 565-2331.Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources/divisions-and-units/employee-relations/labor-agreements-and-salary-resolution . For specific information about health and welfare benefits including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts go to https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources or, contact the Human Resources' Risk Management-Benefits Office at benefits@sonoma-county.org or (707) 565-2900. *IMPORTANT NOTES: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
PLACER COUNTY, CA
Auburn, California, United States
Introduction Living in Placer County from Placer County Video Portal Placer County is comprised of over 1,400 square miles of beautiful and diverse geography, ranging from the residential and commercial areas of South Placer, through the historic foothill areas of Auburn, Foresthill, and Colfax, and to the County's jewel of the North Lake Tahoe basin. Placer is a great place to live, work, play, and learn! For more information about Placer County, please visit www.placer.ca.gov . POSITION INFORMATION This position works within the Human Resources Department and reports directly to the Assistant Director of Human Resources. The incumbent will be responsible for providing support to countywide labor relations and collective bargaining functions, including assisting in the preparation of side letters, board actions, and the formal negotiation process, coordinating responses to grievances, appeals, and litigation; and responding to inquiries regarding County Code and MOU interpretation. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to be a strong business partner in the organization and have the analytical skills to research and provide data to administer the Placer County Employer-Employee Relations program. The position also requires the candidate to have the demonstrated ability to collaborate and deliver excellent customer service to various stakeholders positively and professionally. This classification is scheduled to receive a general wage increase of 4% in July 2024. BENEFITS Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees. The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department. Click here to view Management benefits . For more information regarding the benefits Placer County has to offer please visit Placer County's Human Resources website. DEFINITION To perform a variety of professional level human resources duties in the areas of civil service administration, employee relations, classification, recruitment and selection, performance management and discipline, equal employment opportunity, human resource strategies, salary and benefits administration, and leave and disability administration; to assist in the development and maintenance of County human resources programs; and to participate as a positive and effective team member. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the full journey level class within the Human Resources Analyst series. This class is distinguished from the Human Resources Analyst I by the assignment of the full range of duties. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the entry level. This class is distinguished from the Senior Human Resources Analyst in that the latter has over-all responsibility for assigned departmental support teams, performs highly complex and difficult human resources analytical duties, and exercises direct supervision over subordinate professional staff. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives direction from the Director of Human Resources or his/her designee and may receive technical and functional supervision from higher level professional staff. Exercises direct supervision over technical and clerical staff. May exercise technical and functional supervision over professional staff members. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Participate as a positive and cooperative team member providing a broad based and professional human resources support and services to assigned departments in the areas of civil service administration, employee relations, classification, recruitment and selection, salary and benefits administration, equal employment opportunity, performance management and discipline, human resource strategies, and leave and disability administration. Research, compile, analyze and evaluate general and statistical information regarding selection procedures, recruitment methods, equal employment, classification, compensation, benefits administration and other human resources practices and procedures. Prepare a variety of periodic and special reports; collect data, research topics, and gather information in the completion of studies and make recommendations based on studies regarding human resources policies and procedures. Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives for areas of assigned program and team responsibilities; establish schedules and methods for achieving assigned work objectives; implement policies and procedures within program areas. Monitor and evaluate operations and activities of assigned program responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications; manage or oversee special projects; prepare various reports on operations and activities. Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of technical and clerical staff; participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; recommend discipline; implement discipline procedures as directed. Assist and participate in the Human Resources Department’s budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; develop and submit justifications for staff, supplies, and equipment; monitor and control expenditures. Conduct salary surveys and labor market analyses; identify possible compaction issues and internal/external salary alignment; make recommendations regarding salary placement and adjustments for consideration by the union and/or Board of Supervisors as needed. Act as a first line resource regarding County’s employment opportunities and Civil Service procedures; support, coordinate, and enforce equal employment programs within assigned departments; may participate in investigations of discrimination and harassment complaints; may participate in compliance enforcement activities for assigned departments under the direction and leadership of higher level staff members. Advise assigned departments regarding grievance and/or disciplinary actions; gather and assemble information to prepare disciplinary documents; provide advice and guidance to departments in the interpretation and application of ordinances, memoranda of understanding, personnel regulations and codes, policies and procedures, case law, and related legislation as they relate to assigned program areas; reviews and approves human resources related transactions. Assist training and organizational development staff in presenting employee training, updating class course materials or orientation programs and providing professional support to departments regarding employee development. Review and analyze legislative bills and regulatory requirements to determine impact to County human resources programs and services; analyze, interpret, and enforce applicable laws, codes, policies, and regulations; respond to questions or requests for assistance from staff, departments, and the general public. Represent the County in the resolution of unemployment insurance claims, including claims administration and response preparation for the State Employment Development Department. Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other County employees and managers, and the community utilizing accepted principles of effective customer service. Maintain awareness of and participation in external professional environment and resources to ensure the highest level of professional standards are applied to service delivery within the County’s Human Resources Department. Represent the County’s Human Resources Department to the public as well as County employees and managers in a positive and productive manner; prepare and present recommendations to boards and commissions. Perform related duties as assigned. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is typically performed in an indoor office environment and controlled temperature conditions. Position may require travel to and from other locations in a variety of outdoor weather conditions and lifting various materials and supplies. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below. Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Two years of increasingly responsible professional human resources administration experience similar to the duties performed by Placer County’s Human Resources Analyst I. Training: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business or public administration, human resources administration, behavioral science or a related field. Required License or Certificate: May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required. NOTE: Relevant, equivalent experience (performing the same or similar job requiring similar knowledge, skills, and abilities) may be substituted for the required education as determined by the Human Resources Department. NOTE: Applicants receiving their degree outside the United States must submit proof of accreditation by a recognized evaluation agency. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: Principles and practices of human resources administration and principles of organization and management. Principles and practices of motivation, team building and conflict resolution. Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment. Computer software, applications, and systems, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications, human resources information systems (HRIS) and online applicant tracking systems. English usage, spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Basic interviewing and counseling techniques. Elementary statistics and their application to human resources. Civil Service rules, Memorandums of Understanding (MOU’s), and other policies and procedures related to administration of human resources activities. Principles and methods of position classification, compensation, examination development and administration, performance management, and organizational analysis. Principles and practices of payroll processing, leave management, retirement, and benefits administration. Pertinent local, State, and Federal laws and regulations. Methods of statistical research and presentation. Ability to: Apply the principles and practices of human resources administration. Analyze work papers and complete special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policies and procedures; and explain Civil Service Commission, County and Human Resources Department policies and procedures to the general public and County staff. On a continuous basis, sit at desk for long periods of time; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; walk, stand, bend, squat, kneel, or twist while working at public counter, conducting field job audits, or carrying testing materials or retrieving/returning files from drawers; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone, and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means or enter/retrieve data from computer; and lift light weight. Read, analyze, interpret, evaluate and summarize written materials and statistical data. Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff. Learn to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals. Prepare technical written materials and apply statistical formulae. Interpret and apply pertinent local, state, and federal laws and regulations, including Civil Service rules. Maintain confidentiality. Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner. Obtain information through interview process; effectively complete multiple assignments; and deal tactfully and courteously with the public. Analyze situations quickly and objectively to determine proper course of action. Utilize computer software, applications, and systems, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications, human resources information systems (HRIS) and online applicant tracking systems. Use modern office equipment including a computer, calculator, telephone, facsimile machine, and photocopy machine. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Independently apply the principles and practices of public sector human resources administration as assigned, including civil service, equal employment, and benefits administration. Independently read, analyze, evaluate and summarize written materials and statistical data. Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals. Independently apply and model principles and practices of motivation, team building and conflict resolution. Independently prepare technical written materials and apply statistical formulae. Independently interpret and apply pertinent local, state, and federal laws and regulations, including Civil Service rules, MOU’s, and agency policies. SELECTION PROCEDURE Training & Experience Rating (100%) Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant’s education, training, and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION Flexibly Allocated Position: Applications for both the Human Resources Analyst I and Human Resources Analyst II levels are being accepted to fill this position. To be considered for the I level, II level, or both levels, you must complete and submit separate applications and supplemental questionnaires for each recruitment. Advancement from the entry level to the journey level in the series will be at the discretion of the appointing authority, provided the minimum qualifications are met. Length of Probation: All permanent appointments from open eligible lists to positions in the classified service shall serve a probationary period of twelve (12) calendar months or two thousand eighty (2,080) hours, whichever is more. Bargaining Unit: Management CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination (which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation), sign a constitutional oath, and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S. For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation (which may include a voice stress analysis and/or a polygraph), and/or be bonded. Additionally, positions in law enforcement classifications and those supporting law enforcement functions will be required to complete a conviction history questionnaire prior to or during the interview process. Applicants for positions with access to Medi-Cal billing software or who are licensed providers must clear the Federal Exclusion List, credentialing, and social security verification. Failure to clear these requirements may result in an employment offer being withdrawn. SUBSTITUTE LISTS The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be certified as a substitute list for a substantially similar classification. For this purpose, a substantially similar classification is one at a lower level in the same classification (example: entry level vs. journey level) and/or a similar classification (similar work performed, similar training and experience qualifications required). If you are contacted for an interview by a County department, you will be informed of the classification and other relevant information. If you choose not to interview for a substantially similar classification, you will remain on the eligible list for which you originally applied. EMPLOYEES OF OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES Placer County offers an expedited process for qualifying certain applicants for interviews. Candidates currently employed, or employed within the last year, by a public agency operating under a personnel civil service or merit system may be eligible to be placed on a Public Agency Eligible List and certified as eligible for appointment to a similar job assignment without going through the examination process. For more information on the Public Agency Eligible List, to download forms, or to apply, please click here . EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County. Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are prohibited and that all employees, applicants, agents, contractors, and interns/volunteers shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfer, and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, race (including traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, ancestry, religion (including creed and belief), national origin, citizenship, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, military and/or veteran status, sex (including parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), reproductive health decision making, political orientation, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation. Conclusion For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Erica Priddle, Human Resources Analyst, at EPriddle@Placer.ca.gov or (530) 886-4656. Closing Date/Time: 4/30/2024 5:00:00 PM
Apr 17, 2024
Full Time
Introduction Living in Placer County from Placer County Video Portal Placer County is comprised of over 1,400 square miles of beautiful and diverse geography, ranging from the residential and commercial areas of South Placer, through the historic foothill areas of Auburn, Foresthill, and Colfax, and to the County's jewel of the North Lake Tahoe basin. Placer is a great place to live, work, play, and learn! For more information about Placer County, please visit www.placer.ca.gov . POSITION INFORMATION This position works within the Human Resources Department and reports directly to the Assistant Director of Human Resources. The incumbent will be responsible for providing support to countywide labor relations and collective bargaining functions, including assisting in the preparation of side letters, board actions, and the formal negotiation process, coordinating responses to grievances, appeals, and litigation; and responding to inquiries regarding County Code and MOU interpretation. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to be a strong business partner in the organization and have the analytical skills to research and provide data to administer the Placer County Employer-Employee Relations program. The position also requires the candidate to have the demonstrated ability to collaborate and deliver excellent customer service to various stakeholders positively and professionally. This classification is scheduled to receive a general wage increase of 4% in July 2024. BENEFITS Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees. The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department. Click here to view Management benefits . For more information regarding the benefits Placer County has to offer please visit Placer County's Human Resources website. DEFINITION To perform a variety of professional level human resources duties in the areas of civil service administration, employee relations, classification, recruitment and selection, performance management and discipline, equal employment opportunity, human resource strategies, salary and benefits administration, and leave and disability administration; to assist in the development and maintenance of County human resources programs; and to participate as a positive and effective team member. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the full journey level class within the Human Resources Analyst series. This class is distinguished from the Human Resources Analyst I by the assignment of the full range of duties. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the entry level. This class is distinguished from the Senior Human Resources Analyst in that the latter has over-all responsibility for assigned departmental support teams, performs highly complex and difficult human resources analytical duties, and exercises direct supervision over subordinate professional staff. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives direction from the Director of Human Resources or his/her designee and may receive technical and functional supervision from higher level professional staff. Exercises direct supervision over technical and clerical staff. May exercise technical and functional supervision over professional staff members. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Participate as a positive and cooperative team member providing a broad based and professional human resources support and services to assigned departments in the areas of civil service administration, employee relations, classification, recruitment and selection, salary and benefits administration, equal employment opportunity, performance management and discipline, human resource strategies, and leave and disability administration. Research, compile, analyze and evaluate general and statistical information regarding selection procedures, recruitment methods, equal employment, classification, compensation, benefits administration and other human resources practices and procedures. Prepare a variety of periodic and special reports; collect data, research topics, and gather information in the completion of studies and make recommendations based on studies regarding human resources policies and procedures. Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives for areas of assigned program and team responsibilities; establish schedules and methods for achieving assigned work objectives; implement policies and procedures within program areas. Monitor and evaluate operations and activities of assigned program responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications; manage or oversee special projects; prepare various reports on operations and activities. Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of technical and clerical staff; participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; recommend discipline; implement discipline procedures as directed. Assist and participate in the Human Resources Department’s budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; develop and submit justifications for staff, supplies, and equipment; monitor and control expenditures. Conduct salary surveys and labor market analyses; identify possible compaction issues and internal/external salary alignment; make recommendations regarding salary placement and adjustments for consideration by the union and/or Board of Supervisors as needed. Act as a first line resource regarding County’s employment opportunities and Civil Service procedures; support, coordinate, and enforce equal employment programs within assigned departments; may participate in investigations of discrimination and harassment complaints; may participate in compliance enforcement activities for assigned departments under the direction and leadership of higher level staff members. Advise assigned departments regarding grievance and/or disciplinary actions; gather and assemble information to prepare disciplinary documents; provide advice and guidance to departments in the interpretation and application of ordinances, memoranda of understanding, personnel regulations and codes, policies and procedures, case law, and related legislation as they relate to assigned program areas; reviews and approves human resources related transactions. Assist training and organizational development staff in presenting employee training, updating class course materials or orientation programs and providing professional support to departments regarding employee development. Review and analyze legislative bills and regulatory requirements to determine impact to County human resources programs and services; analyze, interpret, and enforce applicable laws, codes, policies, and regulations; respond to questions or requests for assistance from staff, departments, and the general public. Represent the County in the resolution of unemployment insurance claims, including claims administration and response preparation for the State Employment Development Department. Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other County employees and managers, and the community utilizing accepted principles of effective customer service. Maintain awareness of and participation in external professional environment and resources to ensure the highest level of professional standards are applied to service delivery within the County’s Human Resources Department. Represent the County’s Human Resources Department to the public as well as County employees and managers in a positive and productive manner; prepare and present recommendations to boards and commissions. Perform related duties as assigned. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is typically performed in an indoor office environment and controlled temperature conditions. Position may require travel to and from other locations in a variety of outdoor weather conditions and lifting various materials and supplies. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below. Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Two years of increasingly responsible professional human resources administration experience similar to the duties performed by Placer County’s Human Resources Analyst I. Training: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business or public administration, human resources administration, behavioral science or a related field. Required License or Certificate: May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required. NOTE: Relevant, equivalent experience (performing the same or similar job requiring similar knowledge, skills, and abilities) may be substituted for the required education as determined by the Human Resources Department. NOTE: Applicants receiving their degree outside the United States must submit proof of accreditation by a recognized evaluation agency. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: Principles and practices of human resources administration and principles of organization and management. Principles and practices of motivation, team building and conflict resolution. Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment. Computer software, applications, and systems, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications, human resources information systems (HRIS) and online applicant tracking systems. English usage, spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Basic interviewing and counseling techniques. Elementary statistics and their application to human resources. Civil Service rules, Memorandums of Understanding (MOU’s), and other policies and procedures related to administration of human resources activities. Principles and methods of position classification, compensation, examination development and administration, performance management, and organizational analysis. Principles and practices of payroll processing, leave management, retirement, and benefits administration. Pertinent local, State, and Federal laws and regulations. Methods of statistical research and presentation. Ability to: Apply the principles and practices of human resources administration. Analyze work papers and complete special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policies and procedures; and explain Civil Service Commission, County and Human Resources Department policies and procedures to the general public and County staff. On a continuous basis, sit at desk for long periods of time; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; walk, stand, bend, squat, kneel, or twist while working at public counter, conducting field job audits, or carrying testing materials or retrieving/returning files from drawers; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone, and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means or enter/retrieve data from computer; and lift light weight. Read, analyze, interpret, evaluate and summarize written materials and statistical data. Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff. Learn to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals. Prepare technical written materials and apply statistical formulae. Interpret and apply pertinent local, state, and federal laws and regulations, including Civil Service rules. Maintain confidentiality. Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner. Obtain information through interview process; effectively complete multiple assignments; and deal tactfully and courteously with the public. Analyze situations quickly and objectively to determine proper course of action. Utilize computer software, applications, and systems, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications, human resources information systems (HRIS) and online applicant tracking systems. Use modern office equipment including a computer, calculator, telephone, facsimile machine, and photocopy machine. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Independently apply the principles and practices of public sector human resources administration as assigned, including civil service, equal employment, and benefits administration. Independently read, analyze, evaluate and summarize written materials and statistical data. Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals. Independently apply and model principles and practices of motivation, team building and conflict resolution. Independently prepare technical written materials and apply statistical formulae. Independently interpret and apply pertinent local, state, and federal laws and regulations, including Civil Service rules, MOU’s, and agency policies. SELECTION PROCEDURE Training & Experience Rating (100%) Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant’s education, training, and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION Flexibly Allocated Position: Applications for both the Human Resources Analyst I and Human Resources Analyst II levels are being accepted to fill this position. To be considered for the I level, II level, or both levels, you must complete and submit separate applications and supplemental questionnaires for each recruitment. Advancement from the entry level to the journey level in the series will be at the discretion of the appointing authority, provided the minimum qualifications are met. Length of Probation: All permanent appointments from open eligible lists to positions in the classified service shall serve a probationary period of twelve (12) calendar months or two thousand eighty (2,080) hours, whichever is more. Bargaining Unit: Management CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination (which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation), sign a constitutional oath, and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S. For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation (which may include a voice stress analysis and/or a polygraph), and/or be bonded. Additionally, positions in law enforcement classifications and those supporting law enforcement functions will be required to complete a conviction history questionnaire prior to or during the interview process. Applicants for positions with access to Medi-Cal billing software or who are licensed providers must clear the Federal Exclusion List, credentialing, and social security verification. Failure to clear these requirements may result in an employment offer being withdrawn. SUBSTITUTE LISTS The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be certified as a substitute list for a substantially similar classification. For this purpose, a substantially similar classification is one at a lower level in the same classification (example: entry level vs. journey level) and/or a similar classification (similar work performed, similar training and experience qualifications required). If you are contacted for an interview by a County department, you will be informed of the classification and other relevant information. If you choose not to interview for a substantially similar classification, you will remain on the eligible list for which you originally applied. EMPLOYEES OF OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES Placer County offers an expedited process for qualifying certain applicants for interviews. Candidates currently employed, or employed within the last year, by a public agency operating under a personnel civil service or merit system may be eligible to be placed on a Public Agency Eligible List and certified as eligible for appointment to a similar job assignment without going through the examination process. For more information on the Public Agency Eligible List, to download forms, or to apply, please click here . EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County. Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are prohibited and that all employees, applicants, agents, contractors, and interns/volunteers shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfer, and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, race (including traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, ancestry, religion (including creed and belief), national origin, citizenship, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, military and/or veteran status, sex (including parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), reproductive health decision making, political orientation, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation. Conclusion For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Erica Priddle, Human Resources Analyst, at EPriddle@Placer.ca.gov or (530) 886-4656. Closing Date/Time: 4/30/2024 5:00:00 PM
PLACER COUNTY, CA
Auburn, California, United States
Introduction Living in Placer County from Placer County Video Portal Placer County is comprised of over 1,400 square miles of beautiful and diverse geography, ranging from the residential and commercial areas of South Placer, through the historic foothill areas of Auburn, Foresthill, and Colfax, and to the County's jewel of the North Lake Tahoe basin. Placer is a great place to live, work, play, and learn! For more information about Placer County, please visit www.placer.ca.gov . POSITION INFORMATION This position works within the Human Resources Department and reports directly to the Assistant Director of Human Resources. The incumbent will be responsible for providing support to countywide labor relations and collective bargaining functions, including assisting in the preparation of side letters, board actions, and the formal negotiations process, coordinating responses to grievances, appeals, and litigation; and responding to inquiries regarding County Code and MOU Interpretation. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to be a strong business partner in the organization and have the analytical skills to research and provide data to administer the Placer County Employer-Employee Relations program. The position also requires the candidate to have the demonstrated ability to collaborate and deliver excellent customer service to various stakeholders positively and professionally. This classification is scheduled to receive a general wage increase of 4% in July 2024. BENEFITS Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees. The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department. Click here to view Management benefits . For more information regarding the benefits Placer County has to offer please visit Placer County's Human Resources website. DEFINITION To perform a variety of professional level human resources duties in the areas of civil service administration, employee relations, classification, recruitment and selection, performance management and discipline, equal employment opportunity, human resource strategies, salary and benefits administration, and leave and disability administration; to assist in the development and maintenance of County human resources programs; and to participate as a positive and effective team member. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the entry-level class in the Human Resources Analyst series. This class is distinguished from the journey level by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within this series. Employees at this level are not expected to perform with the same independence of direction and judgment on matters allocated to the journey level. While this class is typically used as a training class relative to the County Civil Service System, employees are required to have some professional or para-professional human resources related work experience. Employees work under general supervision while learning job tasks. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general supervision from the Director of Human Resources or his/her designee and may receive technical and functional supervision from higher level professional staff. Exercises direct supervision over technical and clerical staff. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Participate as a positive and cooperative team member providing a broad based and professional human resources support and services to assigned departments in the areas of civil service administration, employee relations, classification, recruitment and selection, salary and benefits administration, equal employment opportunity, performance management and discipline, human resource strategies, and leave and disability administration. Research, compile, analyze and evaluate general and statistical information regarding selection procedures, recruitment methods, equal employment, classification, compensation, benefits administration and other human resources practices and procedures. Prepare a variety of periodic and special reports; collect data, research topics, and gather information in the completion of studies and make recommendations based on studies regarding human resources policies and procedures. Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives for areas of assigned program and team responsibilities; establish schedules and methods for achieving assigned work objectives; implement policies and procedures within program areas. Monitor and evaluate operations and activities of assigned program responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications; manage or oversee special projects; prepare various reports on operations and activities. Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of technical and clerical staff; participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; recommend discipline; implement discipline procedures as directed. Assist and participate in the Human Resources Department’s budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; develop and submit justifications for staff, supplies, and equipment; monitor and control expenditures. Conduct salary surveys and labor market analyses; identify possible compaction issues and internal/external salary alignment; make recommendations regarding salary placement and adjustments for consideration by the union and/or Board of Supervisors as needed. Act as a first line resource regarding County’s employment opportunities and Civil Service procedures; support, coordinate, and enforce equal employment programs within assigned departments; may participate in investigations of discrimination and harassment complaints; may participate in compliance enforcement activities for assigned departments under the direction and leadership of higher-level staff members. Advise assigned departments regarding grievance and/or disciplinary actions; gather and assemble information to prepare disciplinary documents; provide advice and guidance to departments in the interpretation and application of ordinances, memoranda of understanding, personnel regulations and codes, policies and procedures, case law, and related legislation as they relate to assigned program areas; reviews and approves human resources related transactions. Assist training and organizational development staff in presenting employee training, updating class course materials or orientation programs and providing professional support to departments regarding employee development. Review and analyze legislative bills and regulatory requirements to determine impact to County human resources programs and services; analyze, interpret, and enforce applicable laws, codes, policies, and regulations; respond to questions or requests for assistance from staff, departments, and the general public. Represent the County in the resolution of unemployment insurance claims, including claims administration and response preparation for the State Employment Development Department. Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other County employees and managers, and the community utilizing accepted principles of effective customer service. Maintain awareness of and participation in external professional environment and resources to ensure the highest level of professional standards are applied to service delivery within the County’s Human Resources Department. Represent the County’s Human Resources Department to the public as well as County employees and managers in a positive and productive manner; prepare and present recommendations to boards and commissions. Perform related duties as assigned. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is typically performed in an indoor office environment and controlled temperature conditions. Position may require travel to and from other locations in a variety of outdoor weather conditions and lifting various materials and supplies. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below. Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: One year of professional level analytical experience performing human resources, general administration, or organizational analysis work; OR Two years of paraprofessional level experience working as an Administrative Technician in Placer County Human Resources or as a Human Resources Technician or other related classification, preferably in a public agency human resources department. Training: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business or public administration, human resources administration, behavioral science or a related field . Required License or Certificate: May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required. NOTE: Relevant, equivalent experience (performing the same or similar job requiring similar knowledge, skills, and abilities) may be substituted for the required education as determined by the Human Resources Department. NOTE: Applicants receiving their degree outside the United States must submit proof of accreditation by a recognized evaluation agency. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: Principles and practices of human resources administration and principles of organization and management. Principles and practices of motivation, team building and conflict resolution. Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment. Computer software, applications, and systems, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications, human resources information systems (HRIS) and online applicant tracking systems. English usage, spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Basic interviewing and counseling techniques. Elementary statistics and their application to human resources. Ability to: Apply the principles and practices of human resources administration. Analyze work papers and complete special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policies and procedures; and explain Civil Service Commission, County and Human Resources Department policies and procedures to the general public and County staff. On a continuous basis, sit at desk for long periods of time; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; walk, stand, bend, squat, kneel, or twist while working at public counter, conducting field job audits, or carrying testing materials or retrieving/returning files from drawers; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone, and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means or enter/retrieve data from computer; and lift light weight. Read, analyze, interpret, evaluate and summarize written materials and statistical data. Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff. Learn to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals. Prepare technical written materials and apply statistical formulae. Interpret and apply pertinent local, state, and federal laws and regulations, including Civil Service rules. Maintain confidentiality. Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner. Obtain information through interview process; effectively complete multiple assignments; and deal tactfully and courteously with the public. Analyze situations quickly and objectively to determine proper course of action. Utilize computer software, applications, and systems, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications, human resources information systems (HRIS) and online applicant tracking systems. Use modern office equipment including a computer, calculator, telephone, facsimile machine, and photocopy machine. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. SELECTION PROCEDURE Written Examination (100%) After the posted filing deadline, qualified candidates will receive a notification via email when the examination is available. The online examination may include multiple choice, true/false, fill-in, matching, and/or essay type questions directly related to the required knowledge and abilities for this classification. Note: Candidates will have approximately three (3) calendar days from the date of notification to complete the online examination. Only one attempt will be permitted. The online examination is tentatively scheduled for the week of May 13th. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION Flexibly Allocated Position: Applications for both the Human Resources Analyst I and Human Resources Analyst II levels are being accepted to fill this position. To be considered for the I level, II level, or both levels, you must complete and submit separate applications and supplemental questionnaires for each recruitment. Advancement from the entry level to the journey level in the series will be at the discretion of the appointing authority, provided the minimum qualifications are met. Length of Probation: All permanent appointments from open eligible lists to positions in the classified service shall serve a probationary period of twelve (12) calendar months or two thousand eighty (2,080) hours, whichever is more. Bargaining Unit: Management CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination (which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation), sign a constitutional oath, and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S. For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation (which may include a voice stress analysis and/or a polygraph), and/or be bonded. Additionally, positions in law enforcement classifications and those supporting law enforcement functions will be required to complete a conviction history questionnaire prior to or during the interview process. Applicants for positions with access to Medi-Cal billing software or who are licensed providers must clear the Federal Exclusion List, credentialing, and social security verification. Failure to clear these requirements may result in an employment offer being withdrawn. SUBSTITUTE LISTS The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be certified as a substitute list for a substantially similar classification. For this purpose, a substantially similar classification is one at a lower level in the same classification (example: entry level vs. journey level) and/or a similar classification (similar work performed, similar training and experience qualifications required). If you are contacted for an interview by a County department, you will be informed of the classification and other relevant information. If you choose not to interview for a substantially similar classification, you will remain on the eligible list for which you originally applied. EMPLOYEES OF OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES Placer County offers an expedited process for qualifying certain applicants for interviews. Candidates currently employed, or employed within the last year, by a public agency operating under a personnel civil service or merit system may be eligible to be placed on a Public Agency Eligible List and certified as eligible for appointment to a similar job assignment without going through the examination process. For more information on the Public Agency Eligible List, to download forms, or to apply, please click here . EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County. Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are prohibited and that all employees, applicants, agents, contractors, and interns/volunteers shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfer, and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, race (including traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, ancestry, religion (including creed and belief), national origin, citizenship, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, military and/or veteran status, sex (including parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), reproductive health decision making, political orientation, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation. Conclusion For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Erica Priddle, Human Resources Analyst, at EPriddle@Placer.ca.gov or (530) 886-4656. Closing Date/Time: 4/30/2024 5:00:00 PM
Apr 17, 2024
Full Time
Introduction Living in Placer County from Placer County Video Portal Placer County is comprised of over 1,400 square miles of beautiful and diverse geography, ranging from the residential and commercial areas of South Placer, through the historic foothill areas of Auburn, Foresthill, and Colfax, and to the County's jewel of the North Lake Tahoe basin. Placer is a great place to live, work, play, and learn! For more information about Placer County, please visit www.placer.ca.gov . POSITION INFORMATION This position works within the Human Resources Department and reports directly to the Assistant Director of Human Resources. The incumbent will be responsible for providing support to countywide labor relations and collective bargaining functions, including assisting in the preparation of side letters, board actions, and the formal negotiations process, coordinating responses to grievances, appeals, and litigation; and responding to inquiries regarding County Code and MOU Interpretation. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to be a strong business partner in the organization and have the analytical skills to research and provide data to administer the Placer County Employer-Employee Relations program. The position also requires the candidate to have the demonstrated ability to collaborate and deliver excellent customer service to various stakeholders positively and professionally. This classification is scheduled to receive a general wage increase of 4% in July 2024. BENEFITS Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees. The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department. Click here to view Management benefits . For more information regarding the benefits Placer County has to offer please visit Placer County's Human Resources website. DEFINITION To perform a variety of professional level human resources duties in the areas of civil service administration, employee relations, classification, recruitment and selection, performance management and discipline, equal employment opportunity, human resource strategies, salary and benefits administration, and leave and disability administration; to assist in the development and maintenance of County human resources programs; and to participate as a positive and effective team member. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the entry-level class in the Human Resources Analyst series. This class is distinguished from the journey level by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within this series. Employees at this level are not expected to perform with the same independence of direction and judgment on matters allocated to the journey level. While this class is typically used as a training class relative to the County Civil Service System, employees are required to have some professional or para-professional human resources related work experience. Employees work under general supervision while learning job tasks. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general supervision from the Director of Human Resources or his/her designee and may receive technical and functional supervision from higher level professional staff. Exercises direct supervision over technical and clerical staff. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Participate as a positive and cooperative team member providing a broad based and professional human resources support and services to assigned departments in the areas of civil service administration, employee relations, classification, recruitment and selection, salary and benefits administration, equal employment opportunity, performance management and discipline, human resource strategies, and leave and disability administration. Research, compile, analyze and evaluate general and statistical information regarding selection procedures, recruitment methods, equal employment, classification, compensation, benefits administration and other human resources practices and procedures. Prepare a variety of periodic and special reports; collect data, research topics, and gather information in the completion of studies and make recommendations based on studies regarding human resources policies and procedures. Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives for areas of assigned program and team responsibilities; establish schedules and methods for achieving assigned work objectives; implement policies and procedures within program areas. Monitor and evaluate operations and activities of assigned program responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications; manage or oversee special projects; prepare various reports on operations and activities. Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of technical and clerical staff; participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; recommend discipline; implement discipline procedures as directed. Assist and participate in the Human Resources Department’s budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; develop and submit justifications for staff, supplies, and equipment; monitor and control expenditures. Conduct salary surveys and labor market analyses; identify possible compaction issues and internal/external salary alignment; make recommendations regarding salary placement and adjustments for consideration by the union and/or Board of Supervisors as needed. Act as a first line resource regarding County’s employment opportunities and Civil Service procedures; support, coordinate, and enforce equal employment programs within assigned departments; may participate in investigations of discrimination and harassment complaints; may participate in compliance enforcement activities for assigned departments under the direction and leadership of higher-level staff members. Advise assigned departments regarding grievance and/or disciplinary actions; gather and assemble information to prepare disciplinary documents; provide advice and guidance to departments in the interpretation and application of ordinances, memoranda of understanding, personnel regulations and codes, policies and procedures, case law, and related legislation as they relate to assigned program areas; reviews and approves human resources related transactions. Assist training and organizational development staff in presenting employee training, updating class course materials or orientation programs and providing professional support to departments regarding employee development. Review and analyze legislative bills and regulatory requirements to determine impact to County human resources programs and services; analyze, interpret, and enforce applicable laws, codes, policies, and regulations; respond to questions or requests for assistance from staff, departments, and the general public. Represent the County in the resolution of unemployment insurance claims, including claims administration and response preparation for the State Employment Development Department. Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other County employees and managers, and the community utilizing accepted principles of effective customer service. Maintain awareness of and participation in external professional environment and resources to ensure the highest level of professional standards are applied to service delivery within the County’s Human Resources Department. Represent the County’s Human Resources Department to the public as well as County employees and managers in a positive and productive manner; prepare and present recommendations to boards and commissions. Perform related duties as assigned. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is typically performed in an indoor office environment and controlled temperature conditions. Position may require travel to and from other locations in a variety of outdoor weather conditions and lifting various materials and supplies. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below. Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: One year of professional level analytical experience performing human resources, general administration, or organizational analysis work; OR Two years of paraprofessional level experience working as an Administrative Technician in Placer County Human Resources or as a Human Resources Technician or other related classification, preferably in a public agency human resources department. Training: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business or public administration, human resources administration, behavioral science or a related field . Required License or Certificate: May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required. NOTE: Relevant, equivalent experience (performing the same or similar job requiring similar knowledge, skills, and abilities) may be substituted for the required education as determined by the Human Resources Department. NOTE: Applicants receiving their degree outside the United States must submit proof of accreditation by a recognized evaluation agency. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: Principles and practices of human resources administration and principles of organization and management. Principles and practices of motivation, team building and conflict resolution. Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment. Computer software, applications, and systems, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications, human resources information systems (HRIS) and online applicant tracking systems. English usage, spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Basic interviewing and counseling techniques. Elementary statistics and their application to human resources. Ability to: Apply the principles and practices of human resources administration. Analyze work papers and complete special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policies and procedures; and explain Civil Service Commission, County and Human Resources Department policies and procedures to the general public and County staff. On a continuous basis, sit at desk for long periods of time; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; walk, stand, bend, squat, kneel, or twist while working at public counter, conducting field job audits, or carrying testing materials or retrieving/returning files from drawers; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone, and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means or enter/retrieve data from computer; and lift light weight. Read, analyze, interpret, evaluate and summarize written materials and statistical data. Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff. Learn to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals. Prepare technical written materials and apply statistical formulae. Interpret and apply pertinent local, state, and federal laws and regulations, including Civil Service rules. Maintain confidentiality. Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner. Obtain information through interview process; effectively complete multiple assignments; and deal tactfully and courteously with the public. Analyze situations quickly and objectively to determine proper course of action. Utilize computer software, applications, and systems, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications, human resources information systems (HRIS) and online applicant tracking systems. Use modern office equipment including a computer, calculator, telephone, facsimile machine, and photocopy machine. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. SELECTION PROCEDURE Written Examination (100%) After the posted filing deadline, qualified candidates will receive a notification via email when the examination is available. The online examination may include multiple choice, true/false, fill-in, matching, and/or essay type questions directly related to the required knowledge and abilities for this classification. Note: Candidates will have approximately three (3) calendar days from the date of notification to complete the online examination. Only one attempt will be permitted. The online examination is tentatively scheduled for the week of May 13th. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION Flexibly Allocated Position: Applications for both the Human Resources Analyst I and Human Resources Analyst II levels are being accepted to fill this position. To be considered for the I level, II level, or both levels, you must complete and submit separate applications and supplemental questionnaires for each recruitment. Advancement from the entry level to the journey level in the series will be at the discretion of the appointing authority, provided the minimum qualifications are met. Length of Probation: All permanent appointments from open eligible lists to positions in the classified service shall serve a probationary period of twelve (12) calendar months or two thousand eighty (2,080) hours, whichever is more. Bargaining Unit: Management CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination (which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation), sign a constitutional oath, and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S. For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation (which may include a voice stress analysis and/or a polygraph), and/or be bonded. Additionally, positions in law enforcement classifications and those supporting law enforcement functions will be required to complete a conviction history questionnaire prior to or during the interview process. Applicants for positions with access to Medi-Cal billing software or who are licensed providers must clear the Federal Exclusion List, credentialing, and social security verification. Failure to clear these requirements may result in an employment offer being withdrawn. SUBSTITUTE LISTS The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be certified as a substitute list for a substantially similar classification. For this purpose, a substantially similar classification is one at a lower level in the same classification (example: entry level vs. journey level) and/or a similar classification (similar work performed, similar training and experience qualifications required). If you are contacted for an interview by a County department, you will be informed of the classification and other relevant information. If you choose not to interview for a substantially similar classification, you will remain on the eligible list for which you originally applied. EMPLOYEES OF OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES Placer County offers an expedited process for qualifying certain applicants for interviews. Candidates currently employed, or employed within the last year, by a public agency operating under a personnel civil service or merit system may be eligible to be placed on a Public Agency Eligible List and certified as eligible for appointment to a similar job assignment without going through the examination process. For more information on the Public Agency Eligible List, to download forms, or to apply, please click here . EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County. Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are prohibited and that all employees, applicants, agents, contractors, and interns/volunteers shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfer, and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, race (including traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, ancestry, religion (including creed and belief), national origin, citizenship, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, military and/or veteran status, sex (including parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), reproductive health decision making, political orientation, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation. Conclusion For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Erica Priddle, Human Resources Analyst, at EPriddle@Placer.ca.gov or (530) 886-4656. Closing Date/Time: 4/30/2024 5:00:00 PM
Superior Court of California, County of Alameda
Alameda, California, United States
Salary Range $93,121.60 - $121,180.80 Job Description The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda is accepting applications for the position ofHR Analyst II (Integrated Disability Management Coordinator)within the Human Resources Division. Under direction, this position performs a variety of professional level work focusing on Workers' Compensation Administration, ADAAA and FEHA Disability Coordination andErgonomics Management ; may supervise or act as a lead worker for clerical staff; assists in the administration and management of the personnel programs and performs other related duties as assigned. The Human Resources Analyst IIis the journey-level class of the class series in which incumbents under direction perform a wide variety of professional assignments of increasing difficulty. The position is assigned to the Risk Management Unit in the Human Resources Division. The position is located at the Rene C. Davidson Courthouse in Oakland, California. Example of Duties NOTE: The following are duties performed by employees in this classification; however, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all listed duties. When supporting the Unit, job duties will include: Workers' Compensation Administration: •Coordinate Workers' Compensation program, including providing information to injured employees regarding benefits and procedures; counsel employees, managers, and supervisors on Workers' Compensation procedures, disability management and vocational rehabilitation procedures and State and Federal laws regarding the disabled. •Ensure timely reporting of claims to the 3rd party administrator; request and records substantiating documentation from physicians, departments and witnesses. •Interview claimants, witnesses, supervisors and physicians to ascertain the credibility of claims; respond to requests for authorization for medical treatment and approve payment for such treatment. •Conduct audit and reporting of all lost work time due to the injury. Complete OSHA Form 300 Log for annual postings. •Monitor Workers' Compensation cases and the Return-To-Work program, including collaborating with the designated providers to ensure that the employees return to work safely with proper work functions for the medical restrictions and assisting in the development and implementation of transitional duty. •Develop and conduct employee and supervisory training programs. •Recommend and coordinate any revisions or changes to policy and procedures as indicated by applicable OSHA and worker's compensation laws and regulations; oversee compliance with internal policies and procedures. •Communicate with claimants, supervisors, and physicians to ascertain the condition and status of injured employees. Ergonomic Program: •Maintain the Ergonomic Program database; track all ergonomic requests and ergonomic equipment. •Engage with employees and their supervisors to fully understand the ergonomic request; coordinate ergonomic requests with employees, supervisors, and vendors. •Coordinate Ergonomic training for staff. ADAAA and FEHA Disability Management: •Manage ADAAA cases; actively engage in the Interactive Process with employees, management team, and medical providers to understand any requested work modifications / accommodations due to a disability. •Analyze restrictions and assist in determining modified duty or light duty assignments. •Ensure all cases are managed and documented in a timely and accurate manner. •Review and update procedures. •Coordinate ADAAA and FEHA training for supervisors. General Administration: •Assist the Risk Manager in the Risk unit with a variety of administrative tasks, including drafting memos, creating announcements and ensuring all files are properly organized. •Participate in the new employee orientation process. •Perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Human Resources, Business Administration or related field. AND Experience: The equivalent to two years of full-time professional personnel experience in three of the following areas: classification, compensation, employee relations, recruitment and selection, benefits or training. Substitution: Additional qualifying work experience as described above may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. One year (2080 hours) of additional qualifying experience will be considered equivalent to 30 semester units/45 quarter units. Desired Qualifications: Certified Leave Management Specialist (CLMS) Certified Professional in Disability Management (CPDM) Experience in ADAAA, FEHA, Workers Compensation, Ergonomic Program, and Health & Safety Knowledge of basic principles, functions and practices of public personnel administration, including organization staffing, classification, compensation and selection; methods and techniques of interviewing; basic job analysis methods and techniques; statistical and research methods; supervision principles and practices; principles, functions and practices of public personnel administration; local, State and Federal laws pertaining to employment law, workers' compensation, State unemployment insurance and labor relations; principles, methods and techniques of position classification, compensation, selection procedure development, interviewing and training; budget techniques and practices; salary administration; and grievance procedures. Ability to perform job analysis, position audits and other research; interpret and explain personnel procedures to employees at all levels and personnel of other organizations; prepare written and oral presentations; maintain the confidence and cooperation of Court officials, employees and the public; interpret and apply employee labor agreements and State and Federal laws pertaining to employment; use a variety of computer office applications; collect, interpret and evaluate a variety of narrative and statistical data; coordinate special projects and programs; identify problems and central issues, select alternatives, and make recommendations; draft procedures, correspondence and narrative and statistical reports; maintain confidentiality of information; exercise discretion; and independent judgment. This position includes a one-year probationary period. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of fingerprint check and the provision of appropriately identifying documents to certify eligibility to work in the United States. Hiring Process The hiring process will include the following components: An initial screening of all application materials receivedincluding a completed application and supplemental questionnaire. A resume does not substitute for completing the application. An incomplete or partial application or supplemental questionnaire will result in disqualification. A review of the completed application and supplemental questionnaire to select the best-qualified candidates for the oral panel interview process. An oral interview that will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. The Court reserves the right to change the components of the examination process and may limit the number of candidates invited to the oral interview process to include only the best-qualified candidates should there be a large applicant pool. The application and supplemental questionnaire are used to evaluate the candidate's qualifications. If you are interested in the opportunity, it is recommended that you submit your application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible since this recruitment may be closed at any time should the Court receive a sufficient number of qualified applicants. If you require accommodation in the examination process because of disability, please call (510) 891-6021 to discuss. Job Posting End Date May 6, 2024
Apr 16, 2024
Full Time
Salary Range $93,121.60 - $121,180.80 Job Description The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda is accepting applications for the position ofHR Analyst II (Integrated Disability Management Coordinator)within the Human Resources Division. Under direction, this position performs a variety of professional level work focusing on Workers' Compensation Administration, ADAAA and FEHA Disability Coordination andErgonomics Management ; may supervise or act as a lead worker for clerical staff; assists in the administration and management of the personnel programs and performs other related duties as assigned. The Human Resources Analyst IIis the journey-level class of the class series in which incumbents under direction perform a wide variety of professional assignments of increasing difficulty. The position is assigned to the Risk Management Unit in the Human Resources Division. The position is located at the Rene C. Davidson Courthouse in Oakland, California. Example of Duties NOTE: The following are duties performed by employees in this classification; however, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all listed duties. When supporting the Unit, job duties will include: Workers' Compensation Administration: •Coordinate Workers' Compensation program, including providing information to injured employees regarding benefits and procedures; counsel employees, managers, and supervisors on Workers' Compensation procedures, disability management and vocational rehabilitation procedures and State and Federal laws regarding the disabled. •Ensure timely reporting of claims to the 3rd party administrator; request and records substantiating documentation from physicians, departments and witnesses. •Interview claimants, witnesses, supervisors and physicians to ascertain the credibility of claims; respond to requests for authorization for medical treatment and approve payment for such treatment. •Conduct audit and reporting of all lost work time due to the injury. Complete OSHA Form 300 Log for annual postings. •Monitor Workers' Compensation cases and the Return-To-Work program, including collaborating with the designated providers to ensure that the employees return to work safely with proper work functions for the medical restrictions and assisting in the development and implementation of transitional duty. •Develop and conduct employee and supervisory training programs. •Recommend and coordinate any revisions or changes to policy and procedures as indicated by applicable OSHA and worker's compensation laws and regulations; oversee compliance with internal policies and procedures. •Communicate with claimants, supervisors, and physicians to ascertain the condition and status of injured employees. Ergonomic Program: •Maintain the Ergonomic Program database; track all ergonomic requests and ergonomic equipment. •Engage with employees and their supervisors to fully understand the ergonomic request; coordinate ergonomic requests with employees, supervisors, and vendors. •Coordinate Ergonomic training for staff. ADAAA and FEHA Disability Management: •Manage ADAAA cases; actively engage in the Interactive Process with employees, management team, and medical providers to understand any requested work modifications / accommodations due to a disability. •Analyze restrictions and assist in determining modified duty or light duty assignments. •Ensure all cases are managed and documented in a timely and accurate manner. •Review and update procedures. •Coordinate ADAAA and FEHA training for supervisors. General Administration: •Assist the Risk Manager in the Risk unit with a variety of administrative tasks, including drafting memos, creating announcements and ensuring all files are properly organized. •Participate in the new employee orientation process. •Perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Human Resources, Business Administration or related field. AND Experience: The equivalent to two years of full-time professional personnel experience in three of the following areas: classification, compensation, employee relations, recruitment and selection, benefits or training. Substitution: Additional qualifying work experience as described above may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. One year (2080 hours) of additional qualifying experience will be considered equivalent to 30 semester units/45 quarter units. Desired Qualifications: Certified Leave Management Specialist (CLMS) Certified Professional in Disability Management (CPDM) Experience in ADAAA, FEHA, Workers Compensation, Ergonomic Program, and Health & Safety Knowledge of basic principles, functions and practices of public personnel administration, including organization staffing, classification, compensation and selection; methods and techniques of interviewing; basic job analysis methods and techniques; statistical and research methods; supervision principles and practices; principles, functions and practices of public personnel administration; local, State and Federal laws pertaining to employment law, workers' compensation, State unemployment insurance and labor relations; principles, methods and techniques of position classification, compensation, selection procedure development, interviewing and training; budget techniques and practices; salary administration; and grievance procedures. Ability to perform job analysis, position audits and other research; interpret and explain personnel procedures to employees at all levels and personnel of other organizations; prepare written and oral presentations; maintain the confidence and cooperation of Court officials, employees and the public; interpret and apply employee labor agreements and State and Federal laws pertaining to employment; use a variety of computer office applications; collect, interpret and evaluate a variety of narrative and statistical data; coordinate special projects and programs; identify problems and central issues, select alternatives, and make recommendations; draft procedures, correspondence and narrative and statistical reports; maintain confidentiality of information; exercise discretion; and independent judgment. This position includes a one-year probationary period. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of fingerprint check and the provision of appropriately identifying documents to certify eligibility to work in the United States. Hiring Process The hiring process will include the following components: An initial screening of all application materials receivedincluding a completed application and supplemental questionnaire. A resume does not substitute for completing the application. An incomplete or partial application or supplemental questionnaire will result in disqualification. A review of the completed application and supplemental questionnaire to select the best-qualified candidates for the oral panel interview process. An oral interview that will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. The Court reserves the right to change the components of the examination process and may limit the number of candidates invited to the oral interview process to include only the best-qualified candidates should there be a large applicant pool. The application and supplemental questionnaire are used to evaluate the candidate's qualifications. If you are interested in the opportunity, it is recommended that you submit your application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible since this recruitment may be closed at any time should the Court receive a sufficient number of qualified applicants. If you require accommodation in the examination process because of disability, please call (510) 891-6021 to discuss. Job Posting End Date May 6, 2024
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information Exam Number JC3062A-R Type of Recruitment OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY When to Submit Your Application: The application filing period will begin on Tuesday, April 23 , 2024 at 8:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) and will close on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time). Applications received after 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) will not be considered. The exam will reopen as the needs of the service require. Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits! Click here to see a list of employee benefits. Who We Are The County of Los Angeles is the largest employer in Southern California with over 112,000 employees across 36 departments and an operating budget of $36 billion. The County provides vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more. The Opportunity The Justice, Care, and Opportunities Department (JCOD) seeks highly-qualified and motivated individuals to fill Justice Program Director positions. The Justice Program Director will perform critical work on behalf of the Department. Where you will work At the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, 500 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, adjacent to Grand Park, and accessible to various forms of public transportation. A hybrid work schedule that allows for partial telework and partial onsite presence may be available for some positions but is not guaranteed. Essential Job Functions Position Responsibilities Supervises subordinate staff (e.g., Justice Program Associate, Justice Program Analyst, and Justice Program Senior Analyst). Collects, analyzes, interprets, and evaluates information about the more technical and complex programs or initiatives (e.g., research reports, policy recommendations, grant applications, budget reports, survey results, focus group data, legislation laws, County code, State/Federal regulations) that serve justice impacted individuals. Direct, through subordinate staff (e.g., Justice Program Associate, Justice Program Analyst, and Justice Program Senior Analyst), budget preparation, contract administration, and grant acquisition of multiple programs and services as needed. Oversees the planning, development, and implementation of complex programs and all program components (including but not limited to statements of work, outreach materials, stakeholder engagement, budget, performance measures). Directs and evaluates the effectiveness of programs and initiatives that serve justice impacted individuals. Prepares a variety of documents (e.g., presentations, training materials, board correspondence, executive level reports, executive summaries of program effectiveness). Serves as a liaison to various internal and external stakeholders (e.g., administration; program-related staff; community groups). Investigates and responds to various higher-level complaints and complex issues (e.g., board complaints, contracts, grants, grievances, audits) related to programs and initiatives. Leads and facilitates large multidisciplinary task forces and represents department at various internal/external functions or events (e.g., meetings, committees, conferences, public hearings, board meetings). Requirements Requirements to Qualify Option I: A Bachelor's Degree* from an accredited institution** in a discipline related to the core business function of the department -AND- five years of experience in the analysis of health, social services, or justice programs, two years of which must have been at the level of Justice Program Senior Analyst***. A Master's Degree* or higher from an accredited institution** in a discipline related to the core business function of the department may be substituted for one year of the required general experience, as long as the two years of experience at the level of Justice Program Senior Analyst is satisfied. Option II: Seven years of experience performing assignments in health, social services, or justice program analysis, two years of which must have been at the level of Justice Program Senior Analyst***. Option III : Three years of experience at the level of Senior Investigator, Pretrial Services, Probation****. License : A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation to carry out job-related essential functions. Physical Class : Light - This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. Special Requirement Information * In order to receive credit for a degree, you MUST attach a legible copy of your "official" diploma, "official" transcripts, or "official" letter from an accredited institution which shows the area of specialization at the time of filing (preferred), or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission. If you are unable to attach the required documents at the time of filing, you must email estranger@hr.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from the application submission. Please ensure to indicate the examination title and number in the subject of your email. **Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national, or international accrediting agencies, which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources (DHR). Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators. Inc. NOTE: For the purposes of this recruitment, fields of study that are to be considered a “discipline related to the core business function of the department” as outlined in the above Requirements to Qualify are as follows: Criminal Justice Judicial Administration Public Administration Behavioral/Social Sciences (Sociology; Counseling; Psychology; Applied Behavioral Science; Ethics; Communication; Political Science; Economics; Social Welfare) Education Health Services (Public Health; Human Biology and Society; Cognitive Science) Philosophy Business Management Cultural Studies (African American; Asian American; Native American etc..; Gender Studies) Labor Studies Liberal Arts Project Management *** In the County of Los Angeles, experience at the level of Justice Program Senior Analyst is defined as senior-level work performing complex and difficult assignments related to the planning, implementation, administration, and evaluation of justice programs. **** In the County of Los Angeles, experience at the level of Senior Investigator, Pretrial Services, Probation is defined as working within a supervisory capacity exercising investigative techniques and procedures in the support of personnel in the Pretrial Services Division in areas such as Bail Deviation, Own Recognizance, Pretrial Supervision and Supervised Release Programs. Endorsement of County Qualifications: County employees who wish to qualify using experience gained in county classifications that are not at the level of the classifications listed above must provide verification of qualifying out-of-class experience by providing official documentation of additional responsibility bonus, out-of-class bonus, temporary assignment bonus or reclassification study with CEO Classification with your application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission . Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held a position at the level of any of the qualifying classifications listed above. Withhold Information: Interested applicants may file for this examination if they are within three (3) months (90 calendar days) of meeting the education requirements by the last day of filing. The names of such applicants will be withheld from the certification list until proof of completion of the required education has been submitted and verified. Additional Information Our Assessment Process EXAMINATION CONTENT : This examination will consist of two (2) parts: Part I: A multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 60%, assessing: Analyzing Information Empathy Sharing Knowledge and Guidance Controlling Emotions Management Judgement Management Potential Achievement Responsibility Willingness to Learn Working Relationships Learning Quickly Generating New Ideas Using Time Efficiently Working to High Quality Standards Adapting to Change Deductive Reasoning Life Experiences Applicants must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on Part I - multiple choice test in order to proceed to Part II - writing assessment. Part II: A writing assessment weighted 40% measuring English Structure and Content, Written Expression, and Prioritizing Information. MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENT(S) ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON EACH WEIGHTED PART IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST. NOTE: All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. DO NOT select "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position. Please add EStranger@hr.lacounty.gov , info@governmentjobs.com , talentcentral@shl.com , noreply@proctoru.com , and donot-reply@amcatmail.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component. Transfer of Test Responses: Applicants who are concurrently applying to Justice Program Analyst (Exam No. JC3060A-R) or Justice Program Senior Analyst (Exam No. JC3061A-R) will take the writing assessment one time only . Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their responses automatically transferred to this examination. This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses may be transferred. Test Preparation Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary. An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ . Please click on "Find A Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section. Additional online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests . Eligibility Requirement The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible register for a period of six (6) months. Testing Accommodation If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation. How to Apply Applications must be submitted online only. We must receive your application before 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this web site. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements as listed on this job posting. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to verificationat any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment . Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and minimum requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified . SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. 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. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, you may borrow laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots from some public libraries throughout Los Angeles County to complete job applications. Have any questions about anything listed above? Contact us: Department Contact Name: Emily Stranger Department Contact Phone: (213) 866-7280 Department Contact Email: estranger@hr.lacounty.gov Exam Number: JC3062A-R Testing Accommodations Coordinator: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI) The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: 5/7/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Apr 20, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information Exam Number JC3062A-R Type of Recruitment OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY When to Submit Your Application: The application filing period will begin on Tuesday, April 23 , 2024 at 8:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) and will close on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time). Applications received after 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) will not be considered. The exam will reopen as the needs of the service require. Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits! Click here to see a list of employee benefits. Who We Are The County of Los Angeles is the largest employer in Southern California with over 112,000 employees across 36 departments and an operating budget of $36 billion. The County provides vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more. The Opportunity The Justice, Care, and Opportunities Department (JCOD) seeks highly-qualified and motivated individuals to fill Justice Program Director positions. The Justice Program Director will perform critical work on behalf of the Department. Where you will work At the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, 500 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, adjacent to Grand Park, and accessible to various forms of public transportation. A hybrid work schedule that allows for partial telework and partial onsite presence may be available for some positions but is not guaranteed. Essential Job Functions Position Responsibilities Supervises subordinate staff (e.g., Justice Program Associate, Justice Program Analyst, and Justice Program Senior Analyst). Collects, analyzes, interprets, and evaluates information about the more technical and complex programs or initiatives (e.g., research reports, policy recommendations, grant applications, budget reports, survey results, focus group data, legislation laws, County code, State/Federal regulations) that serve justice impacted individuals. Direct, through subordinate staff (e.g., Justice Program Associate, Justice Program Analyst, and Justice Program Senior Analyst), budget preparation, contract administration, and grant acquisition of multiple programs and services as needed. Oversees the planning, development, and implementation of complex programs and all program components (including but not limited to statements of work, outreach materials, stakeholder engagement, budget, performance measures). Directs and evaluates the effectiveness of programs and initiatives that serve justice impacted individuals. Prepares a variety of documents (e.g., presentations, training materials, board correspondence, executive level reports, executive summaries of program effectiveness). Serves as a liaison to various internal and external stakeholders (e.g., administration; program-related staff; community groups). Investigates and responds to various higher-level complaints and complex issues (e.g., board complaints, contracts, grants, grievances, audits) related to programs and initiatives. Leads and facilitates large multidisciplinary task forces and represents department at various internal/external functions or events (e.g., meetings, committees, conferences, public hearings, board meetings). Requirements Requirements to Qualify Option I: A Bachelor's Degree* from an accredited institution** in a discipline related to the core business function of the department -AND- five years of experience in the analysis of health, social services, or justice programs, two years of which must have been at the level of Justice Program Senior Analyst***. A Master's Degree* or higher from an accredited institution** in a discipline related to the core business function of the department may be substituted for one year of the required general experience, as long as the two years of experience at the level of Justice Program Senior Analyst is satisfied. Option II: Seven years of experience performing assignments in health, social services, or justice program analysis, two years of which must have been at the level of Justice Program Senior Analyst***. Option III : Three years of experience at the level of Senior Investigator, Pretrial Services, Probation****. License : A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation to carry out job-related essential functions. Physical Class : Light - This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. Special Requirement Information * In order to receive credit for a degree, you MUST attach a legible copy of your "official" diploma, "official" transcripts, or "official" letter from an accredited institution which shows the area of specialization at the time of filing (preferred), or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission. If you are unable to attach the required documents at the time of filing, you must email estranger@hr.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from the application submission. Please ensure to indicate the examination title and number in the subject of your email. **Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national, or international accrediting agencies, which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources (DHR). Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators. Inc. NOTE: For the purposes of this recruitment, fields of study that are to be considered a “discipline related to the core business function of the department” as outlined in the above Requirements to Qualify are as follows: Criminal Justice Judicial Administration Public Administration Behavioral/Social Sciences (Sociology; Counseling; Psychology; Applied Behavioral Science; Ethics; Communication; Political Science; Economics; Social Welfare) Education Health Services (Public Health; Human Biology and Society; Cognitive Science) Philosophy Business Management Cultural Studies (African American; Asian American; Native American etc..; Gender Studies) Labor Studies Liberal Arts Project Management *** In the County of Los Angeles, experience at the level of Justice Program Senior Analyst is defined as senior-level work performing complex and difficult assignments related to the planning, implementation, administration, and evaluation of justice programs. **** In the County of Los Angeles, experience at the level of Senior Investigator, Pretrial Services, Probation is defined as working within a supervisory capacity exercising investigative techniques and procedures in the support of personnel in the Pretrial Services Division in areas such as Bail Deviation, Own Recognizance, Pretrial Supervision and Supervised Release Programs. Endorsement of County Qualifications: County employees who wish to qualify using experience gained in county classifications that are not at the level of the classifications listed above must provide verification of qualifying out-of-class experience by providing official documentation of additional responsibility bonus, out-of-class bonus, temporary assignment bonus or reclassification study with CEO Classification with your application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission . Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held a position at the level of any of the qualifying classifications listed above. Withhold Information: Interested applicants may file for this examination if they are within three (3) months (90 calendar days) of meeting the education requirements by the last day of filing. The names of such applicants will be withheld from the certification list until proof of completion of the required education has been submitted and verified. Additional Information Our Assessment Process EXAMINATION CONTENT : This examination will consist of two (2) parts: Part I: A multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 60%, assessing: Analyzing Information Empathy Sharing Knowledge and Guidance Controlling Emotions Management Judgement Management Potential Achievement Responsibility Willingness to Learn Working Relationships Learning Quickly Generating New Ideas Using Time Efficiently Working to High Quality Standards Adapting to Change Deductive Reasoning Life Experiences Applicants must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on Part I - multiple choice test in order to proceed to Part II - writing assessment. Part II: A writing assessment weighted 40% measuring English Structure and Content, Written Expression, and Prioritizing Information. MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENT(S) ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON EACH WEIGHTED PART IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST. NOTE: All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. DO NOT select "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position. Please add EStranger@hr.lacounty.gov , info@governmentjobs.com , talentcentral@shl.com , noreply@proctoru.com , and donot-reply@amcatmail.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component. Transfer of Test Responses: Applicants who are concurrently applying to Justice Program Analyst (Exam No. JC3060A-R) or Justice Program Senior Analyst (Exam No. JC3061A-R) will take the writing assessment one time only . Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their responses automatically transferred to this examination. This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses may be transferred. Test Preparation Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary. An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ . Please click on "Find A Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section. Additional online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests . Eligibility Requirement The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible register for a period of six (6) months. Testing Accommodation If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation. How to Apply Applications must be submitted online only. We must receive your application before 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this web site. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements as listed on this job posting. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to verificationat any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment . Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and minimum requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified . SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. 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. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, you may borrow laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots from some public libraries throughout Los Angeles County to complete job applications. Have any questions about anything listed above? Contact us: Department Contact Name: Emily Stranger Department Contact Phone: (213) 866-7280 Department Contact Email: estranger@hr.lacounty.gov Exam Number: JC3062A-R Testing Accommodations Coordinator: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI) The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: 5/7/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information Exam Number JC3061A-R Type of Recruitment OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY When to Submit Your Application: The application filing period will begin on Tuesday, April 23 , 2024 at 8:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) and will close on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time). Applications received after 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) will not be considered. The exam will reopen as the needs of the service require. Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits! Click here to see a list of employee benefits. Who We Are The County of Los Angeles is the largest employer in Southern California with over 112,000 employees across 36 departments and an operating budget of $36 billion. The County provides vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more. The Opportunity The Justice, Care, and Opportunities Department (JCOD) seeks highly-qualified and motivated individuals to fill Justice Program Senior Analyst positions. The Justice Program Senior Analyst will perform critical work on behalf of the Department. Where you will work At the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, 500 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, adjacent to Grand Park, and accessible to various forms of public transportation. A hybrid work schedule that allows for partial telework and partial onsite presence may be available for some positions but is not guaranteed. Essential Job Functions Position Responsibilities Collects, analyzes, interprets, and evaluates information about technical and complex programs or initiatives (e.g. research reports, policy recommendations, grant applications, budget reports, survey results, focus group data, legislation, laws, County code, State/Federal regulations) that serve justice impacted individuals. Designs and implements program components (e.g. statements of work, outreach materials, stakeholder engagement, budget, performance measures). Monitors and evaluates the performance of programs and initiatives serving the Court and/or justice impacted individuals. Coordinate outreach efforts. Prepares a variety of documents (e.g., presentations, reports, outreach / training materials, board correspondence). Serves as a subject matter expert or liaisons to various internal and external stakeholders (e.g., administration; program-related staff; outreach / stakeholder groups). Investigates various general inquiries (e.g., complaints, contracts, grants, grievances, audits) related to programs and initiatives that serve justice impacted individuals. Monitors and adheres to project plans and delivery schedules. Serves in a lead capacity for staff by performing a full range of administrative, training and leadership tasks. Analyze current and proposed budgets (e.g., programs and services) as needed. Secures contracted services or grant funding for programs and initiatives. Supervise subordinate staff (e.g., clerical, Justice Program Associate, Justice Program Analyst) as needed. Requirements Requirements to Qualify Option I: A Bachelor's Degree* from an accredited institution** in a discipline related to the core business function of the department -AND- four years of experience in the analysis of health, social services, or justice programs, two years of which must have been at the level of Justice Program Analyst***. A Master's Degree* or higher from an accredited institution** in a discipline related to the core business function of the department may be substituted for one year of the required general experience, as long as the two years of experience at the level of Justice Program Analyst is satisfied. Option II: Six years of experience performing assignments in health, social services, or justice program analysis, two years of which must have been at the level of Justice Program Analyst***. Option III : Three years of experience at the level of Investigator, Pretrial Services, Probation****. Option IV: One year of experience at the level of Senior Investigator, Pretrial Services, Probation*****. License : A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation to carry out job-related essential functions. Physical Class : Light - This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. Special Requirement Information * In order to receive credit for a degree, you MUST attach a legible copy of your "official" diploma, "official" transcripts, or "official" letter from an accredited institution which shows the area of specialization at the time of filing (preferred), or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission. If you are unable to attach the required documents at the time of filing, you must email estranger@hr.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from the application submission. Please ensure to indicate the examination title and number in the subject of your email. **Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national, or international accrediting agencies, which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources (DHR). Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators. Inc. NOTE: For the purposes of this recruitment, fields of study that are to be considered a “discipline related to the core business function of the department” as outlined in the above Requirements to Qualify are as follows: Criminal Justice Judicial Administration Public Administration Behavioral/Social Sciences (Sociology; Counseling; Psychology; Applied Behavioral Science; Ethics; Communication; Political Science; Economics; Social Welfare) Education Health Services (Public Health; Human Biology and Society; Cognitive Science) Philosophy Business Management Cultural Studies (African American; Asian American; Native American etc..; Gender Studies) Labor Studies Liberal Arts Project Management *** In the County of Los Angeles, experience at the level of Justice Program Analyst is defined as work independently performing moderately complex to difficult assignments related to the planning, implementation, administration, and evaluation of justice programs with little to no guidance. **** In the County of Los Angeles, experience at the level of Investigator, Pretrial Services, Probation is defined as work interviewing, investigating, and preparing reports with recommendations to the courts in regard to Pretrial Services Programs such as Bail Deviation, Own Recognizance, Pretrial Supervision, Electronic Monitoring, Early Disposition, or Drug Court. ***** In the County of Los Angeles, experience at the level of Senior Investigator, Pretrial Services, Probation is defined as working within a supervisory capacity exercising investigative techniques and procedures in the support of personnel in the Pretrial Services Division in areas such as Bail Deviation, Own Recognizance, Pretrial Supervision and Supervised Release Programs. Endorsement of County Qualifications: County employees who wish to qualify using experience gained in county classifications that are not at the level of the classifications listed above must provide verification of qualifying out-of-class experience by providing official documentation of additional responsibility bonus, out-of-class bonus, temporary assignment bonus or reclassification study with CEO Classification with your application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission . Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held a position at the level of any of the qualifying classifications listed above. Withhold Information: Interested applicants may file for this examination if they are within three (3) months (90 calendar days) of meeting the education requirements by the last day of filing. The names of such applicants will be withheld from the certification list until proof of completion of the required education has been submitted and verified. Additional Information Our Assessment Process EXAMINATION CONTENT : This examination will consist of two (2) parts: Part I: A multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 60%, assessing: Professional Potential Achievement Coping with Uncertainty Responsibility Working to High Quality Standards Willingness to Learn Working Relationships Analyzing Information Learning Quickly Generating New Ideas Using Time Efficiently Adapting to Change Deductive Reasoning Life Experiences Applicants must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on Part I - multiple choice test in order to proceed to Part II - writing assessment. Part II: A writing assessment weighted 40% measuring English Structure and Content, Written Expression, and Prioritizing Information. MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENT(S) ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON EACH WEIGHTED PART IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST. NOTE: All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. DO NOT select "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position. Please add EStranger@hr.lacounty.gov , info@governmentjobs.com , talentcentral@shl.com , noreply@proctoru.com , and donot-reply@amcatmail.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component. Transfer of Test Responses: Applicants who are concurrently applying to Justice Program Associate (Exam No. JC3059A-R) or Justice Program Analyst (Exam No. JC3060A-R) will take the assessment one time only . Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their responses automatically transferred to this examination. This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses may be transferred. Test Preparation Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary. An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ . Please click on "Find A Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section. Additional online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests . Eligibility Requirement The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible register for a period of six (6) months. Testing Accommodation If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation. How to Apply Applications must be submitted online only. We must receive your application before 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this web site. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements as listed on this job posting. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to verificationat any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment . Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and minimum requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified . SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. 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. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, you may borrow laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots from some public libraries throughout Los Angeles County to complete job applications. Have any questions about anything listed above? Contact us: Department Contact Name: Emily Stranger Department Contact Phone: (213) 866-7280 Department Contact Email: estranger@hr.lacounty.gov Exam Number: JC3061A-R Testing Accommodations Coordinator: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI) The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: 5/7/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Apr 20, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information Exam Number JC3061A-R Type of Recruitment OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY When to Submit Your Application: The application filing period will begin on Tuesday, April 23 , 2024 at 8:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) and will close on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time). Applications received after 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) will not be considered. The exam will reopen as the needs of the service require. Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits! Click here to see a list of employee benefits. Who We Are The County of Los Angeles is the largest employer in Southern California with over 112,000 employees across 36 departments and an operating budget of $36 billion. The County provides vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more. The Opportunity The Justice, Care, and Opportunities Department (JCOD) seeks highly-qualified and motivated individuals to fill Justice Program Senior Analyst positions. The Justice Program Senior Analyst will perform critical work on behalf of the Department. Where you will work At the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, 500 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, adjacent to Grand Park, and accessible to various forms of public transportation. A hybrid work schedule that allows for partial telework and partial onsite presence may be available for some positions but is not guaranteed. Essential Job Functions Position Responsibilities Collects, analyzes, interprets, and evaluates information about technical and complex programs or initiatives (e.g. research reports, policy recommendations, grant applications, budget reports, survey results, focus group data, legislation, laws, County code, State/Federal regulations) that serve justice impacted individuals. Designs and implements program components (e.g. statements of work, outreach materials, stakeholder engagement, budget, performance measures). Monitors and evaluates the performance of programs and initiatives serving the Court and/or justice impacted individuals. Coordinate outreach efforts. Prepares a variety of documents (e.g., presentations, reports, outreach / training materials, board correspondence). Serves as a subject matter expert or liaisons to various internal and external stakeholders (e.g., administration; program-related staff; outreach / stakeholder groups). Investigates various general inquiries (e.g., complaints, contracts, grants, grievances, audits) related to programs and initiatives that serve justice impacted individuals. Monitors and adheres to project plans and delivery schedules. Serves in a lead capacity for staff by performing a full range of administrative, training and leadership tasks. Analyze current and proposed budgets (e.g., programs and services) as needed. Secures contracted services or grant funding for programs and initiatives. Supervise subordinate staff (e.g., clerical, Justice Program Associate, Justice Program Analyst) as needed. Requirements Requirements to Qualify Option I: A Bachelor's Degree* from an accredited institution** in a discipline related to the core business function of the department -AND- four years of experience in the analysis of health, social services, or justice programs, two years of which must have been at the level of Justice Program Analyst***. A Master's Degree* or higher from an accredited institution** in a discipline related to the core business function of the department may be substituted for one year of the required general experience, as long as the two years of experience at the level of Justice Program Analyst is satisfied. Option II: Six years of experience performing assignments in health, social services, or justice program analysis, two years of which must have been at the level of Justice Program Analyst***. Option III : Three years of experience at the level of Investigator, Pretrial Services, Probation****. Option IV: One year of experience at the level of Senior Investigator, Pretrial Services, Probation*****. License : A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation to carry out job-related essential functions. Physical Class : Light - This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. Special Requirement Information * In order to receive credit for a degree, you MUST attach a legible copy of your "official" diploma, "official" transcripts, or "official" letter from an accredited institution which shows the area of specialization at the time of filing (preferred), or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission. If you are unable to attach the required documents at the time of filing, you must email estranger@hr.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from the application submission. Please ensure to indicate the examination title and number in the subject of your email. **Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national, or international accrediting agencies, which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources (DHR). Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators. Inc. NOTE: For the purposes of this recruitment, fields of study that are to be considered a “discipline related to the core business function of the department” as outlined in the above Requirements to Qualify are as follows: Criminal Justice Judicial Administration Public Administration Behavioral/Social Sciences (Sociology; Counseling; Psychology; Applied Behavioral Science; Ethics; Communication; Political Science; Economics; Social Welfare) Education Health Services (Public Health; Human Biology and Society; Cognitive Science) Philosophy Business Management Cultural Studies (African American; Asian American; Native American etc..; Gender Studies) Labor Studies Liberal Arts Project Management *** In the County of Los Angeles, experience at the level of Justice Program Analyst is defined as work independently performing moderately complex to difficult assignments related to the planning, implementation, administration, and evaluation of justice programs with little to no guidance. **** In the County of Los Angeles, experience at the level of Investigator, Pretrial Services, Probation is defined as work interviewing, investigating, and preparing reports with recommendations to the courts in regard to Pretrial Services Programs such as Bail Deviation, Own Recognizance, Pretrial Supervision, Electronic Monitoring, Early Disposition, or Drug Court. ***** In the County of Los Angeles, experience at the level of Senior Investigator, Pretrial Services, Probation is defined as working within a supervisory capacity exercising investigative techniques and procedures in the support of personnel in the Pretrial Services Division in areas such as Bail Deviation, Own Recognizance, Pretrial Supervision and Supervised Release Programs. Endorsement of County Qualifications: County employees who wish to qualify using experience gained in county classifications that are not at the level of the classifications listed above must provide verification of qualifying out-of-class experience by providing official documentation of additional responsibility bonus, out-of-class bonus, temporary assignment bonus or reclassification study with CEO Classification with your application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission . Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held a position at the level of any of the qualifying classifications listed above. Withhold Information: Interested applicants may file for this examination if they are within three (3) months (90 calendar days) of meeting the education requirements by the last day of filing. The names of such applicants will be withheld from the certification list until proof of completion of the required education has been submitted and verified. Additional Information Our Assessment Process EXAMINATION CONTENT : This examination will consist of two (2) parts: Part I: A multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 60%, assessing: Professional Potential Achievement Coping with Uncertainty Responsibility Working to High Quality Standards Willingness to Learn Working Relationships Analyzing Information Learning Quickly Generating New Ideas Using Time Efficiently Adapting to Change Deductive Reasoning Life Experiences Applicants must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on Part I - multiple choice test in order to proceed to Part II - writing assessment. Part II: A writing assessment weighted 40% measuring English Structure and Content, Written Expression, and Prioritizing Information. MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENT(S) ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON EACH WEIGHTED PART IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST. NOTE: All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. DO NOT select "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position. Please add EStranger@hr.lacounty.gov , info@governmentjobs.com , talentcentral@shl.com , noreply@proctoru.com , and donot-reply@amcatmail.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component. Transfer of Test Responses: Applicants who are concurrently applying to Justice Program Associate (Exam No. JC3059A-R) or Justice Program Analyst (Exam No. JC3060A-R) will take the assessment one time only . Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their responses automatically transferred to this examination. This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses may be transferred. Test Preparation Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary. An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ . Please click on "Find A Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section. Additional online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests . Eligibility Requirement The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible register for a period of six (6) months. Testing Accommodation If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation. How to Apply Applications must be submitted online only. We must receive your application before 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this web site. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements as listed on this job posting. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to verificationat any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment . Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and minimum requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified . SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. 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. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, you may borrow laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots from some public libraries throughout Los Angeles County to complete job applications. Have any questions about anything listed above? Contact us: Department Contact Name: Emily Stranger Department Contact Phone: (213) 866-7280 Department Contact Email: estranger@hr.lacounty.gov Exam Number: JC3061A-R Testing Accommodations Coordinator: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI) The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: 5/7/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Merced County, CA
Merced, California, United States
Examples of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Provide a variety of technical and professional loss prevention and control services for risk management programs. Coordinate County-wide Safety Committee meetings and work with Safety Committee to develop policies and procedures. Provide Injury & Illness Prevention Program support and perform annual safety audits of County departments. Develop, coordinate and conduct safety training. Oversee Cal/OSHA compliance and reporting. Evaluate and /or develop policies, procedures, or programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and agency safety laws, regulations, and standards. Establishes safety goals and solves problems related to safety issues. Perform and/or assist with workplace incident investigations, audits, and safety reports. Establish and review accident prevention, work hazard reduction and security techniques. Analyze and interpret accident reports and other data to make recommendations for appropriate preventive actions. Maintain schedule of property locations and values, assures adequate insurance of real and personal property, reviews contracts, leases, and use agreements to assure the County's exposure is transferred or otherwise protected. Prepare County insurance budget and allocation of insurance and risk cost for various programs. Develop and prepare a variety of fiscal recommendations, reports, projections and studies. Participate in the development and management of contracts with claim administrators, actuaries and consultants. Provide complex staff assistance to the Risk Manager. Analyze new legislation, plan experience data, plan costs, trends and utilization statistics and create meaningful reports. Make presentations to or prepare materials for the Board of Supervisors, employees, and other groups. Recommend resolutions or resolve sensitive and complex issues and concerns related to Board agenda items. Minimum Qualifications Risk Analyst II Experience: One (1) year of responsible professional level experience working with occupational safety and health programs, worker' compensation, insurance, or loss control, preferably with a public agency and/or in a risk management program. This should include substantial experience directly related to area of assignment. Or One (1) year as a Risk Analyst I in Merced County Risk Analyst III Experience: Three (3) years of responsible professional level experience working with occupational safety and health programs, workers' compensation, insurance, or loss control, preferably with a public agency and/or in a risk management program. This should include substantial experience directly related to area of assignment. Or Two (2) years as a Risk Analyst II in Merced County. ALL LEVELS REQUIRE Education: Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college or university in insurance, public administration, business administration, industrial or safety engineering or related field. (Additional directly related experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.) Essential Functions ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Communicate effectively with others in person, in writing, and over the telephone. Frequent operation of personal computer and other modern office equipment. Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations, develop appropriate conclusions, and prepare oral and written reports. Meet deadlines under stressful and sometimes adversarial conditions. Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations. Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints. Complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines. Make recommendations and presentations to the Board of Supervisors, employees, and other groups. Establish, implement and achieve goals and objectives. Represent the County and department with the community and outside groups. Direct, select, train and evaluate staff. Repetitive motion, sitting for long periods, walking. Occasional standing, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, climbing. Lifting - Frequently 5 pounds or less; occasionally 5 to 30 pounds. Frequent color perception and use of eye/hand coordination. Occasional use of depth perception and peripheral vision. Normal dexterity with frequent writing. Frequent hearing of normal speech, hearing/talking on the telephone, talking in person. Frequent decision making, concentration, and public contact. Some assignments may require working weekends, nights, and/or occasional overtime. Regular attendance is an essential function. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of risk management including risk identification, risk analysis, risk control, risk financing and claims management. Regulations related to workers' compensation, liability, and occupational safety and health. Statistical and financial record keeping methods. Data collection and analysis. Local government functions, responsibilities, and financing. Cal-OSHA standards Research methodology. Conflict resolution and contract negotiation skills. Procedures for submitting claims for recovery of County property losses. Ability to: Conduct professional level research, gather, analyze and evaluate data to draw sound conclusions. Prepare written and oral financial and statistical recommendations, reports and presentations. Research, analyze, understand, interpret, and apply specific rules, laws, ordinances, standards, and policies to applicable risk management programs. Develop effective programs for the reduction of occupational hazards and accident prevention. Train and direct professional and/or technical staff. Conduct effective meetings, trainings, and hearings. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with community, department officials, employees, outside agencies, and the public. HOLIDAYS & LEAVES MANAGEMENT LEAVE May receive, depending upon classification, 96 hours per Fiscal Year (prorated for the time remaining in the fiscal year). VACATION 10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours). Optional annual sell back of a portion of accumulated vacation leave hours (maximum - 40 hours). SICK LEAVE .0462 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 12 days (96 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria. HOLIDAYS Twelve paid holidays annually plus one optional holiday. BEREAVEMENT LEAVE Three (3) regularly scheduled consecutive work days or five (5) days if distance traveled over 500 miles one-way. INSURANCE HEALTH INSURANCE Medical Insurance - Merced County offers five Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. Medical plan availability varies based on bargaining units. Anthem 200 EPO Anthem 500 EPO Anthem 1500 EPO Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA) Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA) Dental Insurance -Delta Dental Calendar Year Maximums County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s) Vision Insurance - VSP County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s) DISABILITY INSURANCE Management Disability Plan includes a comprehensive Short/Long Term Disability plan paid for by the County. LIFE INSURANCE $50,000 County-paid Management Life Insurance coverage. $5,000 County-paid Life Insurance coverage (Accidental Death and Dismemberment included). Voluntary Term Life and Universal Life Insurance available - premium paid by employee. RETIREMENT DEFERRED COMPENSATION The County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pretax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable. MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security.The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; yourpension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount. EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) Anthem EAP services provides up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services. EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more. THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY. For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7682. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 13, 2024
Full Time
Examples of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Provide a variety of technical and professional loss prevention and control services for risk management programs. Coordinate County-wide Safety Committee meetings and work with Safety Committee to develop policies and procedures. Provide Injury & Illness Prevention Program support and perform annual safety audits of County departments. Develop, coordinate and conduct safety training. Oversee Cal/OSHA compliance and reporting. Evaluate and /or develop policies, procedures, or programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and agency safety laws, regulations, and standards. Establishes safety goals and solves problems related to safety issues. Perform and/or assist with workplace incident investigations, audits, and safety reports. Establish and review accident prevention, work hazard reduction and security techniques. Analyze and interpret accident reports and other data to make recommendations for appropriate preventive actions. Maintain schedule of property locations and values, assures adequate insurance of real and personal property, reviews contracts, leases, and use agreements to assure the County's exposure is transferred or otherwise protected. Prepare County insurance budget and allocation of insurance and risk cost for various programs. Develop and prepare a variety of fiscal recommendations, reports, projections and studies. Participate in the development and management of contracts with claim administrators, actuaries and consultants. Provide complex staff assistance to the Risk Manager. Analyze new legislation, plan experience data, plan costs, trends and utilization statistics and create meaningful reports. Make presentations to or prepare materials for the Board of Supervisors, employees, and other groups. Recommend resolutions or resolve sensitive and complex issues and concerns related to Board agenda items. Minimum Qualifications Risk Analyst II Experience: One (1) year of responsible professional level experience working with occupational safety and health programs, worker' compensation, insurance, or loss control, preferably with a public agency and/or in a risk management program. This should include substantial experience directly related to area of assignment. Or One (1) year as a Risk Analyst I in Merced County Risk Analyst III Experience: Three (3) years of responsible professional level experience working with occupational safety and health programs, workers' compensation, insurance, or loss control, preferably with a public agency and/or in a risk management program. This should include substantial experience directly related to area of assignment. Or Two (2) years as a Risk Analyst II in Merced County. ALL LEVELS REQUIRE Education: Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college or university in insurance, public administration, business administration, industrial or safety engineering or related field. (Additional directly related experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.) Essential Functions ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Communicate effectively with others in person, in writing, and over the telephone. Frequent operation of personal computer and other modern office equipment. Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations, develop appropriate conclusions, and prepare oral and written reports. Meet deadlines under stressful and sometimes adversarial conditions. Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations. Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints. Complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines. Make recommendations and presentations to the Board of Supervisors, employees, and other groups. Establish, implement and achieve goals and objectives. Represent the County and department with the community and outside groups. Direct, select, train and evaluate staff. Repetitive motion, sitting for long periods, walking. Occasional standing, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, climbing. Lifting - Frequently 5 pounds or less; occasionally 5 to 30 pounds. Frequent color perception and use of eye/hand coordination. Occasional use of depth perception and peripheral vision. Normal dexterity with frequent writing. Frequent hearing of normal speech, hearing/talking on the telephone, talking in person. Frequent decision making, concentration, and public contact. Some assignments may require working weekends, nights, and/or occasional overtime. Regular attendance is an essential function. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of risk management including risk identification, risk analysis, risk control, risk financing and claims management. Regulations related to workers' compensation, liability, and occupational safety and health. Statistical and financial record keeping methods. Data collection and analysis. Local government functions, responsibilities, and financing. Cal-OSHA standards Research methodology. Conflict resolution and contract negotiation skills. Procedures for submitting claims for recovery of County property losses. Ability to: Conduct professional level research, gather, analyze and evaluate data to draw sound conclusions. Prepare written and oral financial and statistical recommendations, reports and presentations. Research, analyze, understand, interpret, and apply specific rules, laws, ordinances, standards, and policies to applicable risk management programs. Develop effective programs for the reduction of occupational hazards and accident prevention. Train and direct professional and/or technical staff. Conduct effective meetings, trainings, and hearings. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with community, department officials, employees, outside agencies, and the public. HOLIDAYS & LEAVES MANAGEMENT LEAVE May receive, depending upon classification, 96 hours per Fiscal Year (prorated for the time remaining in the fiscal year). VACATION 10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours). Optional annual sell back of a portion of accumulated vacation leave hours (maximum - 40 hours). SICK LEAVE .0462 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 12 days (96 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria. HOLIDAYS Twelve paid holidays annually plus one optional holiday. BEREAVEMENT LEAVE Three (3) regularly scheduled consecutive work days or five (5) days if distance traveled over 500 miles one-way. INSURANCE HEALTH INSURANCE Medical Insurance - Merced County offers five Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. Medical plan availability varies based on bargaining units. Anthem 200 EPO Anthem 500 EPO Anthem 1500 EPO Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA) Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA) Dental Insurance -Delta Dental Calendar Year Maximums County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s) Vision Insurance - VSP County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s) DISABILITY INSURANCE Management Disability Plan includes a comprehensive Short/Long Term Disability plan paid for by the County. LIFE INSURANCE $50,000 County-paid Management Life Insurance coverage. $5,000 County-paid Life Insurance coverage (Accidental Death and Dismemberment included). Voluntary Term Life and Universal Life Insurance available - premium paid by employee. RETIREMENT DEFERRED COMPENSATION The County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pretax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable. MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security.The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; yourpension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount. EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) Anthem EAP services provides up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services. EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more. THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY. For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7682. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
CITY OF SANTA ANA, CA
Santa Ana, California, United States
Description The City of Santa Ana is looking for individuals who are results-oriented, possess great attitude, demonstrate creativity and innovation, work efficiently, show a record of success and have a passion for public service. Having highly talented employees provides the best service to our community. Performs advanced, responsible, and complex technical, analytical, professional, and confidential duties in the administration of programs and activities of the Risk Management Division within the Human Resources Department, including general liability, workers’ compensation, insurance renewal, and procurement. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for the first review of applications is 8:00 AM on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Applicants are encouraged to submit applications early. Applicants that submit applications after the first review deadline are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review deadline. Essential Functions Include But Are Not Limited To Assists in Risk Management Division functions, programs, and activities, including developing, implementing, administering, and overseeing short and long-term division goals, objectives, policies, procedures, strategies, and priorities. Reviews and communicates with third-party administrators (TPA); oversees TPA handling of worker’s compensation and liability claims against the City; and consults with management and legal counsel to determine proper actions regarding worker’s compensation and tort claims. Works with the Finance and Management Services Department to ensure reserves are accurately budgeted and to address potential claim payment issues; reconciles claim payments against budgeted loss balance; and monitors TPA account balances and loss reserves for adequacy. Coordinates and participates in interactive and return-to-work processes with employees, supervisors, vendors, and the Employee Relations Division. Provides highly technical assistance with other division and department programs and activities, including assisting with the City’s annual insurance renewal program, procuring City special event and instructor insurance, handling City loss recovery and subrogation claims, and evaluating potential City risks and methods of risk transfer, avoidance, and/or mitigation. Assists in the development and implementation of City rules, programs, policies, and procedures in compliance with state, federal, and other regulatory agency rules, regulations, provisions, policies, and procedures. Conducts research, analyzes data, and prepares written reports for a variety of administrative, operational, and policy matters; analyzes alternatives and makes recommendations; discusses findings with management; and oversees and assists in the implementation of recommendations. Assists in the administration of assigned program budgets, including forecasting of funds for staffing, services, equipment, materials, and supplies; helps monitor expenditures; assists with invoice processing; and recommends adjustments, as necessary. Oversees the preparation and administration of requests for proposals and contracts for a variety of professional and contract services; participates in vendor selection processes; assists in the submission of reports required for City Council approval; and administers and tracks approved contracts. Assigns, directs, coordinates, and reviews work activities and projects; monitors work flow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures; and works with staff to identify and resolve problems. Provides information and assistance to City staff, the public, and outside agencies and organizations regarding division programs, activities, rules, policies, and procedures; serves as a liaison between the Risk Management Division and third-party vendors. Conducts legal research; monitors trends and developments; monitors and responds to changes in relevant regulations; consults with legal staff when needed; coordinates appropriate legal action; appears and testifies as an expert witness at administrative hearings and in court; and may attend and represent the City at settlement conferences and/or small claims court. Provides complex professional staff assistance to management staff; participates on a variety of committees and boards; prepares staff reports and other correspondence; and makes presentations. May select, train, deploy, supervise, motivate, and evaluate assigned personnel; may provide and/or coordinate staff training; may work with employees to correct deficiencies; and may assist with implementing discipline procedures. May participate and represent the City in risk insurance joint powers authority meetings. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Four (4) years of progressively responsible professional experience in risk management administration, including one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience, preferably in a government agency. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in risk management, public administration, business administration, or a related field. Minimum qualifications may be met via an equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions. Experience and education must provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: Principles and practices of risk management in a public agency setting; policies, procedures, functions, practices, and methods associated with adjusting, analyzing, investigating, and resolving workers' compensation and liability claims; applicable federal, state, and local public sector laws, codes, and regulations; program development and administration; principles and practices of contract development, administration, and management; methods and techniques of complex research and analysis; mathematical calculations; principles and practices of budget development and administration; principles and practices of data collection, business letter writing, and report and correspondence preparation; data and records management principles and procedures; proper English usage, grammar, and punctuation; effective customer service techniques; principles of communication and public speaking; safety practices and procedures, including safe driving practices; principles of supervision, training, and performance management; and modern office practices, procedures, methods, and equipment. Skill in: The use of personal computers and business software applications, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel; iVos and/or other risk management claims software applications; and the operation of modern office equipment. Ability to: Assist in the day-to-day operations of risk management programs and activities; understand, interpret, apply, explain, enforce, and follow Citywide and departmental codes, policies, and procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations, as applicable to worker’s compensation and liability claims handling; plan, organize, and carry out assignments from management staff with minimal supervision and within established guidelines; recommend, implement, and evaluate goals, objectives, programs, projects, policies, and procedures; select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff; promote safety conscious behaviors and practices; review insurance documents for completeness and accuracy; process, file, and maintain worker’s compensation and liability claim information; collect, analyze, and maintain complex data; perform mathematical calculations accurately; conduct complex research projects; make sound recommendations and implement appropriate courses of action; prepare clear and concise staff reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials; maintain confidentiality of private and sensitive information; communicate tactfully, clearly, and concisely, both orally and in writing; make effective oral presentations; participate in the preparation and administration of assigned budgets; oversee, track, and administer agreements and contracts; plan, organize, and prioritize a variety of work, projects, and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner to meet deadlines; maintain appropriate, accurate, and effective recordkeeping in compliance with retention policies and procedures; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City employees, the public, other agencies, claimants, insurance companies, contractors, vendors, businesses, and those contacted in the scope of work. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Possession and retention of a valid California Class “C” Driver’s License is a condition of continued employment in this classification. Must be willing and able to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed. WORKING CONDITIONS Environmental Conditions: Work is generally performed in standard office and, occasionally, field settings. Occasional travel to different sites is required. Incumbents may be exposed to fumes, odors and smells, loud and noisy conditions, indoor and outdoor lighting, dirt and dust, wind and pollen, and variable weather conditions. Physical Conditions: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in office and field settings; operate motor vehicles; stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; occasionally climb, stoop, bend, kneel, squat, reach, twist, and walk; lift and carry up to twenty (20) pounds; push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; have dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate objects; operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination, including the use of a computer keyboard; utilize sight, hearing, speaking, reading, writing, and math ability to exchange information; see with normal vision and visual range, with or without correction; and hear in the normal audio range, with or without correction. Selection Process All applicants are required to complete and submit a City application form online and answer the supplemental questionnaire. Resumes or faxed copies will not be accepted in lieu of the City online application. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application. To apply, click on the "Apply" link located at the top of this page. New users must create an account first. Click on this link for instructions on how to set up your account and apply for the first time : Online Employment Application Guide . Applications will be reviewed by the Human Resources Department. Those applicants possessing the most pertinent qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process, which will include: Oral Interview Examination ( Tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, March 27, 2024 ) : (Weight of 100%) will evaluate the candidates' experience, training, education and abilities in relation to those factors which are essential for successful performance on the job. Candidates need a minimum passing score of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. The City of Santa Ana is an equal opportunity employer. If you consider yourself a person with a disability, you may contact us regarding providing reasonable accommodation. Please visit the following website to view the summary of comprehensive benefits! Summary of Benefits (under SAMA) NOTE: A more complete set of specifications for this classification may be found on the City's website or on file in the Human Resources Department. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. The types and levels of employee benefits provided, including City contribution toward benefit costs, are subject to change as a result of periodic contract settlements between recognized employee associations and the City of Santa Ana. Closing Date/Time:
Mar 07, 2024
Full Time
Description The City of Santa Ana is looking for individuals who are results-oriented, possess great attitude, demonstrate creativity and innovation, work efficiently, show a record of success and have a passion for public service. Having highly talented employees provides the best service to our community. Performs advanced, responsible, and complex technical, analytical, professional, and confidential duties in the administration of programs and activities of the Risk Management Division within the Human Resources Department, including general liability, workers’ compensation, insurance renewal, and procurement. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for the first review of applications is 8:00 AM on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Applicants are encouraged to submit applications early. Applicants that submit applications after the first review deadline are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review deadline. Essential Functions Include But Are Not Limited To Assists in Risk Management Division functions, programs, and activities, including developing, implementing, administering, and overseeing short and long-term division goals, objectives, policies, procedures, strategies, and priorities. Reviews and communicates with third-party administrators (TPA); oversees TPA handling of worker’s compensation and liability claims against the City; and consults with management and legal counsel to determine proper actions regarding worker’s compensation and tort claims. Works with the Finance and Management Services Department to ensure reserves are accurately budgeted and to address potential claim payment issues; reconciles claim payments against budgeted loss balance; and monitors TPA account balances and loss reserves for adequacy. Coordinates and participates in interactive and return-to-work processes with employees, supervisors, vendors, and the Employee Relations Division. Provides highly technical assistance with other division and department programs and activities, including assisting with the City’s annual insurance renewal program, procuring City special event and instructor insurance, handling City loss recovery and subrogation claims, and evaluating potential City risks and methods of risk transfer, avoidance, and/or mitigation. Assists in the development and implementation of City rules, programs, policies, and procedures in compliance with state, federal, and other regulatory agency rules, regulations, provisions, policies, and procedures. Conducts research, analyzes data, and prepares written reports for a variety of administrative, operational, and policy matters; analyzes alternatives and makes recommendations; discusses findings with management; and oversees and assists in the implementation of recommendations. Assists in the administration of assigned program budgets, including forecasting of funds for staffing, services, equipment, materials, and supplies; helps monitor expenditures; assists with invoice processing; and recommends adjustments, as necessary. Oversees the preparation and administration of requests for proposals and contracts for a variety of professional and contract services; participates in vendor selection processes; assists in the submission of reports required for City Council approval; and administers and tracks approved contracts. Assigns, directs, coordinates, and reviews work activities and projects; monitors work flow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures; and works with staff to identify and resolve problems. Provides information and assistance to City staff, the public, and outside agencies and organizations regarding division programs, activities, rules, policies, and procedures; serves as a liaison between the Risk Management Division and third-party vendors. Conducts legal research; monitors trends and developments; monitors and responds to changes in relevant regulations; consults with legal staff when needed; coordinates appropriate legal action; appears and testifies as an expert witness at administrative hearings and in court; and may attend and represent the City at settlement conferences and/or small claims court. Provides complex professional staff assistance to management staff; participates on a variety of committees and boards; prepares staff reports and other correspondence; and makes presentations. May select, train, deploy, supervise, motivate, and evaluate assigned personnel; may provide and/or coordinate staff training; may work with employees to correct deficiencies; and may assist with implementing discipline procedures. May participate and represent the City in risk insurance joint powers authority meetings. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Four (4) years of progressively responsible professional experience in risk management administration, including one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience, preferably in a government agency. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in risk management, public administration, business administration, or a related field. Minimum qualifications may be met via an equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions. Experience and education must provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: Principles and practices of risk management in a public agency setting; policies, procedures, functions, practices, and methods associated with adjusting, analyzing, investigating, and resolving workers' compensation and liability claims; applicable federal, state, and local public sector laws, codes, and regulations; program development and administration; principles and practices of contract development, administration, and management; methods and techniques of complex research and analysis; mathematical calculations; principles and practices of budget development and administration; principles and practices of data collection, business letter writing, and report and correspondence preparation; data and records management principles and procedures; proper English usage, grammar, and punctuation; effective customer service techniques; principles of communication and public speaking; safety practices and procedures, including safe driving practices; principles of supervision, training, and performance management; and modern office practices, procedures, methods, and equipment. Skill in: The use of personal computers and business software applications, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel; iVos and/or other risk management claims software applications; and the operation of modern office equipment. Ability to: Assist in the day-to-day operations of risk management programs and activities; understand, interpret, apply, explain, enforce, and follow Citywide and departmental codes, policies, and procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations, as applicable to worker’s compensation and liability claims handling; plan, organize, and carry out assignments from management staff with minimal supervision and within established guidelines; recommend, implement, and evaluate goals, objectives, programs, projects, policies, and procedures; select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff; promote safety conscious behaviors and practices; review insurance documents for completeness and accuracy; process, file, and maintain worker’s compensation and liability claim information; collect, analyze, and maintain complex data; perform mathematical calculations accurately; conduct complex research projects; make sound recommendations and implement appropriate courses of action; prepare clear and concise staff reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials; maintain confidentiality of private and sensitive information; communicate tactfully, clearly, and concisely, both orally and in writing; make effective oral presentations; participate in the preparation and administration of assigned budgets; oversee, track, and administer agreements and contracts; plan, organize, and prioritize a variety of work, projects, and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner to meet deadlines; maintain appropriate, accurate, and effective recordkeeping in compliance with retention policies and procedures; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City employees, the public, other agencies, claimants, insurance companies, contractors, vendors, businesses, and those contacted in the scope of work. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Possession and retention of a valid California Class “C” Driver’s License is a condition of continued employment in this classification. Must be willing and able to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed. WORKING CONDITIONS Environmental Conditions: Work is generally performed in standard office and, occasionally, field settings. Occasional travel to different sites is required. Incumbents may be exposed to fumes, odors and smells, loud and noisy conditions, indoor and outdoor lighting, dirt and dust, wind and pollen, and variable weather conditions. Physical Conditions: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in office and field settings; operate motor vehicles; stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; occasionally climb, stoop, bend, kneel, squat, reach, twist, and walk; lift and carry up to twenty (20) pounds; push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; have dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate objects; operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination, including the use of a computer keyboard; utilize sight, hearing, speaking, reading, writing, and math ability to exchange information; see with normal vision and visual range, with or without correction; and hear in the normal audio range, with or without correction. Selection Process All applicants are required to complete and submit a City application form online and answer the supplemental questionnaire. Resumes or faxed copies will not be accepted in lieu of the City online application. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application. To apply, click on the "Apply" link located at the top of this page. New users must create an account first. Click on this link for instructions on how to set up your account and apply for the first time : Online Employment Application Guide . Applications will be reviewed by the Human Resources Department. Those applicants possessing the most pertinent qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process, which will include: Oral Interview Examination ( Tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, March 27, 2024 ) : (Weight of 100%) will evaluate the candidates' experience, training, education and abilities in relation to those factors which are essential for successful performance on the job. Candidates need a minimum passing score of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. The City of Santa Ana is an equal opportunity employer. If you consider yourself a person with a disability, you may contact us regarding providing reasonable accommodation. Please visit the following website to view the summary of comprehensive benefits! Summary of Benefits (under SAMA) NOTE: A more complete set of specifications for this classification may be found on the City's website or on file in the Human Resources Department. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. The types and levels of employee benefits provided, including City contribution toward benefit costs, are subject to change as a result of periodic contract settlements between recognized employee associations and the City of Santa Ana. Closing Date/Time:
WAKE COUNTY, NC
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
This position is eligible for a tiered sign-on bonus up to $5,000. What You'll Be Doing Do you have experience in multi-line insurance claims management? If so, the Wake County Attorney's Office is seeking results driven applicants to serve as our next Insurance Claims Analyst. The County’s Risk Management program is managed between four core departments: County Attorney’s Office, Finance, General Services Administration, and Human Resources. This position resides in the County Attorney’s Office and reports to the County Attorney/Risk Manager. Primary Duties: Investigate, analyze and determine the extent of the county's liability for accidents, incidents or other occurrences Negotiate and prepare claim settlements in accordance with the Wake County Board of Commissioners Resolution Regarding Limited Waiver of Immunity and North Carolina General Statutes Identify subrogation situations and initiate appropriate action, including preparing automobile and general liability subrogation demand packages on behalf of the county Document claim activity, set accurate reserves and processes claim payments utilizing the FileHandler electronic claim administration system Process payments to vendors and claimants utilizing the county’s Advantage Financial System Assist the Risk Management Supervisor, County Attorney and Risk Manager with special projects, training, OSHA reporting, contracts, and other general tasks and functions as needed About Our Team The County Attorney's Office advises county officials and departments on legal matters and represents the county in court and legal negotiations. The office provides legal advice and answers questions relating to statutes, rules, regulations, or court interpretations. The office also drafts legal documents, researches legal precedents, advises officials on legal implications of actions, and studies county policies, procedures and actions to ensure compliance with the law. The Basics (Required Education and Experience) Bachelor's degree in Business, Risk Management or related field Two years of experience in claims management or claims adjustment Equivalent education and experience are accepted Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience) Five years of experience in multi-line claims management/litigation Five years of experience working in local government or a public entity with risk management, finance and/or safety focus Experience using claims handling systems (RMIS) Experience working with third-party administrators for claims handling North Carolina Claims Adjuster License or the ability to obtain within eight months of hire How Will We Know You're 'The One'? Knowledge of NC insurance and workers compensation laws Knowledge of the general principles of legal liability, NC tort law and OSHA regulations Computer skills including proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and data management Advanced technical and critical thinking skills Ability to exercise independence and sound judgment in carrying out the duties of the position Detailed oriented and possess strong analytical, communication and negotiation skills Ability to identify and solve complex problems Results-driven attitude and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders Ability to multi-task, prioritize tasks and strong time management skills About This Position Location: Justice Center Raleigh, NC 27601 Employment Type: Regular Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:15pm Hiring Range: 59,063 - 79,739 Market Range: 59,063.00 - 100,415.00 Posting Closing Date: This position is open until filled and may close at any time. What Makes Wake Great Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package. Equal Opportunity Statement Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Background Check Statement Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Emergency Service Worker Statement In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.
Apr 19, 2024
This position is eligible for a tiered sign-on bonus up to $5,000. What You'll Be Doing Do you have experience in multi-line insurance claims management? If so, the Wake County Attorney's Office is seeking results driven applicants to serve as our next Insurance Claims Analyst. The County’s Risk Management program is managed between four core departments: County Attorney’s Office, Finance, General Services Administration, and Human Resources. This position resides in the County Attorney’s Office and reports to the County Attorney/Risk Manager. Primary Duties: Investigate, analyze and determine the extent of the county's liability for accidents, incidents or other occurrences Negotiate and prepare claim settlements in accordance with the Wake County Board of Commissioners Resolution Regarding Limited Waiver of Immunity and North Carolina General Statutes Identify subrogation situations and initiate appropriate action, including preparing automobile and general liability subrogation demand packages on behalf of the county Document claim activity, set accurate reserves and processes claim payments utilizing the FileHandler electronic claim administration system Process payments to vendors and claimants utilizing the county’s Advantage Financial System Assist the Risk Management Supervisor, County Attorney and Risk Manager with special projects, training, OSHA reporting, contracts, and other general tasks and functions as needed About Our Team The County Attorney's Office advises county officials and departments on legal matters and represents the county in court and legal negotiations. The office provides legal advice and answers questions relating to statutes, rules, regulations, or court interpretations. The office also drafts legal documents, researches legal precedents, advises officials on legal implications of actions, and studies county policies, procedures and actions to ensure compliance with the law. The Basics (Required Education and Experience) Bachelor's degree in Business, Risk Management or related field Two years of experience in claims management or claims adjustment Equivalent education and experience are accepted Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience) Five years of experience in multi-line claims management/litigation Five years of experience working in local government or a public entity with risk management, finance and/or safety focus Experience using claims handling systems (RMIS) Experience working with third-party administrators for claims handling North Carolina Claims Adjuster License or the ability to obtain within eight months of hire How Will We Know You're 'The One'? Knowledge of NC insurance and workers compensation laws Knowledge of the general principles of legal liability, NC tort law and OSHA regulations Computer skills including proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and data management Advanced technical and critical thinking skills Ability to exercise independence and sound judgment in carrying out the duties of the position Detailed oriented and possess strong analytical, communication and negotiation skills Ability to identify and solve complex problems Results-driven attitude and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders Ability to multi-task, prioritize tasks and strong time management skills About This Position Location: Justice Center Raleigh, NC 27601 Employment Type: Regular Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:15pm Hiring Range: 59,063 - 79,739 Market Range: 59,063.00 - 100,415.00 Posting Closing Date: This position is open until filled and may close at any time. What Makes Wake Great Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package. Equal Opportunity Statement Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Background Check Statement Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Emergency Service Worker Statement In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.
Sacramento County, CA
Sacramento, California, United States
The Position Come join one of Forbes Magazine's Best Employers ! There is an additional 3.35% Management Differential which is added to the posted salary for this class. This is a limited continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 4/8/2024, 4/22/2024, *5/6/2024 (Final) Under general direction and as the first level manager in the office, the Employee Benefits Supervisor manages employees who perform a wide variety of work involving programs administered by the County's Employee Benefits and/or Deferred Compensation Office. This position is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the office including establishing policies and procedures and performs more complex research and statistical studies. This includes health, dental, life, and other group benefit or deferred compensation programs, various employee benefit options, Internal Revenue Service compliance, supervision and regulatory compliance, plan documentation, audits and analysis, including the implementation of new programs or changes in existing programs. Incumbents are assigned a variety of assignments without detailed instruction or guidance. The Employee Benefits Supervisor reports to the Employee Benefits Manager. Employee Benefits Supervisor Recruitment Brochure Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of Principles and practices of benefit plan or deferred compensation administration including contributions, investments, claims, utilization review, cost containment procedures, managed care programs Pertinent group health, dental, life and other group benefit or deferred compensation programs Existing and relevant laws and regulations governing group life insurance, health care plans and organizations, and various other benefit or deferred compensation programs in effect County benefits or deferred compensation policies and procedures, rules, and regulations used in processing benefits, claims and payments Accounting and auditing principles and procedures, statistical and financial analysis, bid preparation, solicitation and evaluation Contract preparation, negotiation, and monitoring Budget preparation and control Basic interviewing and counseling techniques Principles of supervision including training, directing, and evaluating subordinates Practical application of computers English grammar, punctuation, spelling and usage Ability to Coordinate and administer benefits or deferred compensation programs for employees and retirees Read, interpret, analyze, and apply laws, ordinances and regulations governing employee benefit or deferred compensation programs Evaluate employee benefit or deferred compensation programs Analyze claims trends in group programs and prepare cost studies Advise management of employee benefit or deferred compensation trends Read, understand and explain insurance policies and plan documents Prepare and analyze financial and statistical data Evaluate proposed legislation affecting benefits, deferred compensation and other programs Analyze and negotiate insurance policies and contracts Negotiate, mediate and resolve conflicts Plan, coordinate, and supervise the processing of appropriate forms and the maintenance of records Serve as a supervisor of professional, technical, and clerical personnel Conduct employee performance evaluations and give feedback; carry out County personnel policies and procedures. Communicate effectively in oral and written form to individuals and groups at various levels with the organization Effectively represent the department to other departments, agencies, employees, retirees, and staff members Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Eithe r: 1. Three years of experience in the class of Employee Benefits Analyst within Sacramento County Service. Or: 2. Possession of a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, human resources management, psychology, labor relations or a field closely related to the intent of the class. And Three years of professional experience in the development and administration of employee benefits and/or deferred compensation. (Note: Completion of a master's degree in a closely related field from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the experience requirement). Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice. Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months. Application and Testing Information APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply. County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 www.SacCountyJobs.net Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date. Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified. A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response. Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered. Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted. If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed , therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete. FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%) All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job. All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) For information regarding County jobs: www.saccountyjobs.net Applicants requesting reasonable accommodations during employment examinations: For more information, please review the Job Applicant Exam Reasonable Accommodation Information and submit an Employment Exam Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form EMPLOYEE BENEFITS As an employee of the County of Sacramento, there will be a variety of benefits available to you. These benefits currently include: health, dental and life insurance; flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost; and an employee assistance program (EAP). GENERAL BENEFITS: Most employee benefits are similar to the following for all County employees. However, some benefits differ, depending on the employee representation unit to which the employee's job classification is assigned. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the Sacramento County Department of Benefits or by visiting www.saccountyjobs.net. TEMPORARY POSITIONS: Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions. The explanations of benefits applies to employees in regular positions. SALARY STEP INCREASES: The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% are given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained. PAY: All employees are paid bi-weekly via direct deposit into the employee's bank account. The pay period covers fourteen (14) calendar days, starting on a Sunday and ending on the second Saturday thereafter. Salaries are generally paid on the Friday following the end of the pay period. Employees can set up their direct deposit and access their pay information via Employee Self Service in MySacCounty. VACATION: Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days. HOLIDAYS: 14.5 holidays per year as recognized. SICK LEAVE: Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation. Upon retirement, unused sick leave is converted to retirement service credit. PARENTAL LEAVE: Entitles a regular County employee, with at least one year of continuous employment, to schedule a paid parental leave of up to 160 hours upon the birth or during the process of an adoption of a minor child. Parental leave shall be approved by the employee's appointing authority, except where the granting of the parental leave request would unduly interfere with or cause severe hardship upon department operations. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Dependent upon union agreements, regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies are eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement. RETIREMENT: Social Security and Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System coverage. HEALTH INSURANCE: The County offers a variety of health plan design options to fit individual needs. DENTAL INSURANCE: The County provides a comprehensive dental benefit program for regular full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents. This plan pays on a set fee schedule that varies by procedure. Any amount over the fee schedule is the employee's responsibility. The yearly maximum is $2,000 per person, not including orthodontia. The orthodontic benefit is 50% of covered charges with a lifetime maximum of $1,000 per person. LIFE INSURANCE: The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit of $15,000 to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: The County offers a Deferred Compensation Program which enables employees to save in a systematic way without paying income tax on either the payroll deduction or the earned interest, prior to withdrawal. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as: Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions Marriage or Family Relationships Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care Alcohol and Drug Abuse WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM: The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses. DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT: Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working. MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT: The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan. WORKERS' COMPENSATION: In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California. SACRAMENTO CREDIT UNION: The credit union offers loan facilities and systematic saving plans through payroll deduction. SELECTION AND PLACEMENT Sacramento County encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, gender, disability, political affiliation, or age. Certain age limits may be required by law, ordinance, or Civil Service direction for specific classifications such as those identified with hazardous occupations. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Please read carefully the "Minimum Qualifications" section of your announcement. You must meet those qualifications by the application deadline date unless otherwise specified. Your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications by the application deadline date, or it will not be accepted. All statements are subject to verification. "Experience" means full-time paid experience unless the announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS: If the announcement indicates the examination is given on a promotional basis, candidates must hold permanent status in Sacramento County Civil Service by the application deadline date and must meet the minimum qualifications. OPEN EXAMINATIONS: Any person who meets the minimum qualifications may apply. CONTINUOUS FILING EXAMINATIONS: Applicants are eligible to reapply to and retake a continuous filing exam after 6 months from the date the previous exam results was received. ELIGIBLE LISTS: Names of qualified persons who made a passing score on an examination are entered, in order of their final grades, on an eligible list. To fill each vacancy, the hiring department will make a selection from among the top three ranks on the employment lists. EXAMINATION RATINGS: Unless otherwise stated on the announcement: To be successful, candidates must obtain a rating of at least 70% on each part of the examination. This may be an adjusted score or an arithmetic 70% of the total possible score as determined by the Director. APPEAL PROCESS: Persons who believe their applications have been improperly rejected may request the Employment Services Division to review its decision to reject the application. If the applicant desires to submit additional proof of qualifications, such proof must be received by Personnel Services not less than two (2) calendar days prior to the scheduled date for the examination. Persons who are disqualified in any phase of the examination may appeal such adverse action, in writing, to the Civil Service Commission, 700 H Street, Room 2640, Sacramento, CA 95814, telephone: (916) 874-5586. Such appeals must be filed within thirty (30) calendar days after notice of the adverse action was mailed to the candidate. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs): https://personnel.saccounty.net/Pages/EmploymentServicesFAQs.aspx OTHER INFORMATION VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes. "Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty. CITIZENSHIP OR AUTHORIZED ALIEN REQUIREMENT: As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all County employees must be United States citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Proof of citizenship or authorized status will be required prior to appointment. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE: Some County Civil Service positions are covered by financial disclosure requirements intended to identify potential conflicts of interest. CONCURRENT EMPLOYMENT: No employee may concurrently occupy more than one County position. SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE APPLICATION): Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that: Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission. PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION & DRUG TESTING: The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment to positions must pass a medical examination and a drug test, administered by the County at no cost to the applicant. DRIVER LICENSE: Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required for some positions. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Regular positions are subject to a probationary period which is an extension of the selection process. Unless otherwise indicated on the announcement, the probationary period is six (6) months. AGENCY SHOP/FAIR SHARE FEE: Some positions require, as a condition of continued employment, that the person either: 1. Become a union member; 2. Pay a fair share fee to the union; or, 3. Meet specific requirements under which an equivalent amount must be paid to a charity. FINGERPRINTING AND CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS: Fingerprinting and criminal record checks are required for some positions. Closing Date/Time: 5/6/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Mar 26, 2024
The Position Come join one of Forbes Magazine's Best Employers ! There is an additional 3.35% Management Differential which is added to the posted salary for this class. This is a limited continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 4/8/2024, 4/22/2024, *5/6/2024 (Final) Under general direction and as the first level manager in the office, the Employee Benefits Supervisor manages employees who perform a wide variety of work involving programs administered by the County's Employee Benefits and/or Deferred Compensation Office. This position is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the office including establishing policies and procedures and performs more complex research and statistical studies. This includes health, dental, life, and other group benefit or deferred compensation programs, various employee benefit options, Internal Revenue Service compliance, supervision and regulatory compliance, plan documentation, audits and analysis, including the implementation of new programs or changes in existing programs. Incumbents are assigned a variety of assignments without detailed instruction or guidance. The Employee Benefits Supervisor reports to the Employee Benefits Manager. Employee Benefits Supervisor Recruitment Brochure Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of Principles and practices of benefit plan or deferred compensation administration including contributions, investments, claims, utilization review, cost containment procedures, managed care programs Pertinent group health, dental, life and other group benefit or deferred compensation programs Existing and relevant laws and regulations governing group life insurance, health care plans and organizations, and various other benefit or deferred compensation programs in effect County benefits or deferred compensation policies and procedures, rules, and regulations used in processing benefits, claims and payments Accounting and auditing principles and procedures, statistical and financial analysis, bid preparation, solicitation and evaluation Contract preparation, negotiation, and monitoring Budget preparation and control Basic interviewing and counseling techniques Principles of supervision including training, directing, and evaluating subordinates Practical application of computers English grammar, punctuation, spelling and usage Ability to Coordinate and administer benefits or deferred compensation programs for employees and retirees Read, interpret, analyze, and apply laws, ordinances and regulations governing employee benefit or deferred compensation programs Evaluate employee benefit or deferred compensation programs Analyze claims trends in group programs and prepare cost studies Advise management of employee benefit or deferred compensation trends Read, understand and explain insurance policies and plan documents Prepare and analyze financial and statistical data Evaluate proposed legislation affecting benefits, deferred compensation and other programs Analyze and negotiate insurance policies and contracts Negotiate, mediate and resolve conflicts Plan, coordinate, and supervise the processing of appropriate forms and the maintenance of records Serve as a supervisor of professional, technical, and clerical personnel Conduct employee performance evaluations and give feedback; carry out County personnel policies and procedures. Communicate effectively in oral and written form to individuals and groups at various levels with the organization Effectively represent the department to other departments, agencies, employees, retirees, and staff members Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Eithe r: 1. Three years of experience in the class of Employee Benefits Analyst within Sacramento County Service. Or: 2. Possession of a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, human resources management, psychology, labor relations or a field closely related to the intent of the class. And Three years of professional experience in the development and administration of employee benefits and/or deferred compensation. (Note: Completion of a master's degree in a closely related field from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the experience requirement). Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice. Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months. Application and Testing Information APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply. County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 www.SacCountyJobs.net Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date. Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified. A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response. Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered. Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted. If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed , therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete. FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%) All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job. All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) For information regarding County jobs: www.saccountyjobs.net Applicants requesting reasonable accommodations during employment examinations: For more information, please review the Job Applicant Exam Reasonable Accommodation Information and submit an Employment Exam Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form EMPLOYEE BENEFITS As an employee of the County of Sacramento, there will be a variety of benefits available to you. These benefits currently include: health, dental and life insurance; flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost; and an employee assistance program (EAP). GENERAL BENEFITS: Most employee benefits are similar to the following for all County employees. However, some benefits differ, depending on the employee representation unit to which the employee's job classification is assigned. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the Sacramento County Department of Benefits or by visiting www.saccountyjobs.net. TEMPORARY POSITIONS: Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions. The explanations of benefits applies to employees in regular positions. SALARY STEP INCREASES: The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% are given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained. PAY: All employees are paid bi-weekly via direct deposit into the employee's bank account. The pay period covers fourteen (14) calendar days, starting on a Sunday and ending on the second Saturday thereafter. Salaries are generally paid on the Friday following the end of the pay period. Employees can set up their direct deposit and access their pay information via Employee Self Service in MySacCounty. VACATION: Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days. HOLIDAYS: 14.5 holidays per year as recognized. SICK LEAVE: Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation. Upon retirement, unused sick leave is converted to retirement service credit. PARENTAL LEAVE: Entitles a regular County employee, with at least one year of continuous employment, to schedule a paid parental leave of up to 160 hours upon the birth or during the process of an adoption of a minor child. Parental leave shall be approved by the employee's appointing authority, except where the granting of the parental leave request would unduly interfere with or cause severe hardship upon department operations. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Dependent upon union agreements, regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies are eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement. RETIREMENT: Social Security and Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System coverage. HEALTH INSURANCE: The County offers a variety of health plan design options to fit individual needs. DENTAL INSURANCE: The County provides a comprehensive dental benefit program for regular full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents. This plan pays on a set fee schedule that varies by procedure. Any amount over the fee schedule is the employee's responsibility. The yearly maximum is $2,000 per person, not including orthodontia. The orthodontic benefit is 50% of covered charges with a lifetime maximum of $1,000 per person. LIFE INSURANCE: The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit of $15,000 to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: The County offers a Deferred Compensation Program which enables employees to save in a systematic way without paying income tax on either the payroll deduction or the earned interest, prior to withdrawal. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as: Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions Marriage or Family Relationships Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care Alcohol and Drug Abuse WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM: The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses. DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT: Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working. MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT: The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan. WORKERS' COMPENSATION: In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California. SACRAMENTO CREDIT UNION: The credit union offers loan facilities and systematic saving plans through payroll deduction. SELECTION AND PLACEMENT Sacramento County encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, gender, disability, political affiliation, or age. Certain age limits may be required by law, ordinance, or Civil Service direction for specific classifications such as those identified with hazardous occupations. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Please read carefully the "Minimum Qualifications" section of your announcement. You must meet those qualifications by the application deadline date unless otherwise specified. Your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications by the application deadline date, or it will not be accepted. All statements are subject to verification. "Experience" means full-time paid experience unless the announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS: If the announcement indicates the examination is given on a promotional basis, candidates must hold permanent status in Sacramento County Civil Service by the application deadline date and must meet the minimum qualifications. OPEN EXAMINATIONS: Any person who meets the minimum qualifications may apply. CONTINUOUS FILING EXAMINATIONS: Applicants are eligible to reapply to and retake a continuous filing exam after 6 months from the date the previous exam results was received. ELIGIBLE LISTS: Names of qualified persons who made a passing score on an examination are entered, in order of their final grades, on an eligible list. To fill each vacancy, the hiring department will make a selection from among the top three ranks on the employment lists. EXAMINATION RATINGS: Unless otherwise stated on the announcement: To be successful, candidates must obtain a rating of at least 70% on each part of the examination. This may be an adjusted score or an arithmetic 70% of the total possible score as determined by the Director. APPEAL PROCESS: Persons who believe their applications have been improperly rejected may request the Employment Services Division to review its decision to reject the application. If the applicant desires to submit additional proof of qualifications, such proof must be received by Personnel Services not less than two (2) calendar days prior to the scheduled date for the examination. Persons who are disqualified in any phase of the examination may appeal such adverse action, in writing, to the Civil Service Commission, 700 H Street, Room 2640, Sacramento, CA 95814, telephone: (916) 874-5586. Such appeals must be filed within thirty (30) calendar days after notice of the adverse action was mailed to the candidate. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs): https://personnel.saccounty.net/Pages/EmploymentServicesFAQs.aspx OTHER INFORMATION VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes. "Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty. CITIZENSHIP OR AUTHORIZED ALIEN REQUIREMENT: As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all County employees must be United States citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Proof of citizenship or authorized status will be required prior to appointment. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE: Some County Civil Service positions are covered by financial disclosure requirements intended to identify potential conflicts of interest. CONCURRENT EMPLOYMENT: No employee may concurrently occupy more than one County position. SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE APPLICATION): Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that: Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission. PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION & DRUG TESTING: The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment to positions must pass a medical examination and a drug test, administered by the County at no cost to the applicant. DRIVER LICENSE: Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required for some positions. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Regular positions are subject to a probationary period which is an extension of the selection process. Unless otherwise indicated on the announcement, the probationary period is six (6) months. AGENCY SHOP/FAIR SHARE FEE: Some positions require, as a condition of continued employment, that the person either: 1. Become a union member; 2. Pay a fair share fee to the union; or, 3. Meet specific requirements under which an equivalent amount must be paid to a charity. FINGERPRINTING AND CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS: Fingerprinting and criminal record checks are required for some positions. Closing Date/Time: 5/6/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information Exam Number JC3060A-R Type of Recruitment OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY When to Submit Your Application: The application filing period will begin on Tuesday, April 23 , 2024 at 8:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) and will close on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time). Applications received after 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) will not be considered. Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits! Click here to see a list of employee benefits. Who We Are The County of Los Angeles is the largest employer in Southern California with over 112,000 employees across 36 departments and an operating budget of $36 billion. The County provides vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more. The Opportunity The Justice, Care, and Opportunities Department (JCOD) seeks highly-qualified and motivated individuals to fill Justice Program Analyst positions. The Justice Program Analyst will perform critical work on behalf of the Department. Where you will work At the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, 500 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, adjacent to Grand Park, and accessible to various forms of public transportation. A hybrid work schedule that allows for partial telework and partial onsite presence may be available for some positions but is not guaranteed. Essential Job Functions Position Responsibilities Collects, analyzes, interprets, evaluates and prepares reports on information about technical and complex issues, programs or initiatives (e.g. research reports, policy recommendations, grant applications, budget reports, survey results, focus group data, legislation, laws, County code, State/Federal regulations, client background, service referrals) that serve justice impacted individuals. Interviews clients in custodial settings to facilitate various court and service provider efforts of identifying client background risk factor and service needs that may impact a judicial decision or client wellbeing, while attempting to seek client concurrence in accepting available services and generating services linkages if services were to be accepted. Reviews research compiled by others for quality assurance and/or research clients by identifying, locating, and extracting relevant client background data (e.g., by interviewing, searching databases, etc.) from varied sources to formulate various reports and support recommendations to internal/external partners in the processing of justice involved clients. Helps design and implement program components (e.g., statements of work, outreach materials, stakeholder engagement, training, budget, performance measures). Monitors and evaluates the performance of programs and initiatives that serve justice impacted individuals. Prepares a variety of documents (e.g., presentations, reports, training / outreach materials, board correspondence) for internal and internal uses. Serves as a subject matter expert to various internal and external stakeholders (e.g., administration; program-related staff; stakeholder groups). Serves as a liaison to various internal and external stakeholders (e.g., administration; program-related staff; stakeholder groups). Investigates various general inquiries (e.g., complaints, contracts, grants, grievances, audits) related to programs and initiatives that serve justice impacted individuals. Monitors and adheres to project plans and delivery schedules. Reviews research compiled by others for accuracy and quality assurance to further help formulate and support client related recommendations to internal and external justice partners and service providers. Confers with a variety of individuals (e.g., supervisors, vendors, justice partners, client family members, representatives of external agencies/organizations) when gathering information, participating in meetings, training, mediating disputes, making presentations, providing outreach services / advice and/or consultation services, etc. to communicate information, share ideas, present recommended solutions, gain agreement and coordinate activities. Act as a team lead, assist with training and provide input to supervision regarding the development and revision of training manuals as needed. Requirements Requirements to Qualify Option I: A Bachelor's Degree* from an accredited institution** in a discipline related to the core business function of the department -AND- two years of experience at the level of Justice Program Associate*** or equivalent item performing assignments in health, social services, or justice program analysis. A Master's Degree* or higher from an accredited institution** in a discipline related to the core business function of the department may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Option II: Four years of experience performing assignments in health, social services, or justice program analysis, two years of which must have been at the level of Justice Program Associate*** or an equivalent item. Option III : Graduation from an accredited college** with a Bachelor's Degree* in criminal justice; judicial or public administration; behavioral or social science -AND- two years’ experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Senior Investigator Aid, Probation**** organizing and assigning work as a team leader over a group of Investigator Aids -or- three years' experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Investigator Aid, Probation*****. Two additional years of experience may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree*. Option IV: Two years’ experience at the level of Investigator, Pretrial Services, Probation******. License : A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation to carry out job-related essential functions. Physical Class : Light - This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. Special Requirement Information * In order to receive credit for a degree, you MUST attach a legible copy of your "official" diploma, "official" transcripts, or "official" letter from an accredited institution which shows the area of specialization at the time of filing (preferred), or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission. If you are unable to attach the required documents at the time of filing, you must email estranger@hr.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from the application submission. Please ensure to indicate the examination title and number in the subject of your email. **Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national, or international accrediting agencies, which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources (DHR). Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators. Inc. NOTE: For the purposes of this recruitment, fields of study that are to be considered a “discipline related to the core business function of the department” as outlined in the above Requirements to Qualify are as follows: Criminal Justice Judicial Administration Public Administration Behavioral/Social Sciences (Sociology; Counseling; Psychology; Applied Behavioral Science; Ethics; Communication; Political Science; Economics; Social Welfare) Education Health Services (Public Health; Human Biology and Society; Cognitive Science) Philosophy Business Management Cultural Studies (African American; Asian American; Native American etc..; Gender Studies) Labor Studies Liberal Arts Project Management *** In the County of Los Angeles, experience at the level of Justice Program Associate is defined as work in core functional areas of justice programs operations and administration that consists of routine to moderately complex assignments that are analytical, technical, and/or confidential in nature. **** In the County of Los Angeles, experience at the level of Senior Investigator Aid, Probation is defined as working within a team lead capacity, exercising independent judgement, and possessing knowledge of various Pretrial Services Programs such as Bail Deviation, Own Recognizance, and Electronic Monitoring. **** *In the County of Los Angeles, experience at the level of Investigator Aid, Probation is defined as work consisting of more routine and less complex investigative activities such as telephone interviewing and compiling information from automated systems pertaining to Pretrial Services Programs such as Bail Deviation, Own Recognizance, and Electronic Monitoring. ****** In the County of Los Angeles, experience at the level of Investigator, Pretrial Services, Probation is defined as work interviewing, investigating, and preparing reports with recommendations to the courts in regard to Pretrial Services Programs such as Bail Deviation, Own Recognizance, Pretrial Supervision, Electronic Monitoring, Early Disposition, or Drug Court. Endorsement of County Qualifications: County employees who wish to qualify using experience gained in county classifications that are not at the level of the classifications listed above must provide verification of qualifying out-of-class experience by providing official documentation of additional responsibility bonus, out-of-class bonus, temporary assignment bonus or reclassification study with CEO Classification with your application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission . Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held a position at the level of any of the qualifying classifications listed above. Withhold Information: Interested applicants may file for this examination if they are within three (3) months (90 calendar days) of meeting the education requirements by the last day of filing. The names of such applicants will be withheld from the certification list until proof of completion of the required education has been submitted and verified. Additional Information Our Assessment Process EXAMINATION CONTENT : This examination will consist of two (2) parts: Part I: A multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 60%, assessing: Professional Potential Achievement Coping with Uncertainty Responsibility Working to High Quality Standards Willingness to Learn Working Relationships Analyzing Information Learning Quickly Generating New Ideas Using Time Efficiently Adapting to Change Deductive Reasoning Life Experiences Applicants must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on Part I - multiple choice test in order to proceed to Part II - writing assessment. Part II: A writing assessment weighted 40% measuring English Structure and Content, Written Expression, and Prioritizing Information. MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENT(S) ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON EACH WEIGHTED PART IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST. NOTE: All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. DO NOT select "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position. Please add EStranger@hr.lacounty.gov , info@governmentjobs.com , talentcentral@shl.com , noreply@proctoru.com , and donot-reply@amcatmail.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component. Transfer of Test Responses: Applicants who are concurrently applying to Justice Program Associate (Exam No. JC3059A-R) or Justice Program Senior Analyst (Exam No. JC3061A-R) will take the assessment one time only . Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their responses automatically transferred to this examination. This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses may be transferred. Test Preparation Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary. An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ . Please click on "Find A Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section. Additional online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests . Eligibility Requirement The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible register for a period of six (6) months. Testing Accommodation If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation. How to Apply Applications must be submitted online only. We must receive your application before 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this web site. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements as listed on this job posting. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to verificationat any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment . Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and minimum requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified . SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. 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. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, you may borrow laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots from some public libraries throughout Los Angeles County to complete job applications. Have any questions about anything listed above? Contact us: Department Contact Name: Emily Stranger Department Contact Phone: (213) 866-7280 Department Contact Email: estranger@hr.lacounty.gov Exam Number: JC3060A-R Testing Accommodations Coordinator: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI) The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: 5/7/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Apr 20, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information Exam Number JC3060A-R Type of Recruitment OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY When to Submit Your Application: The application filing period will begin on Tuesday, April 23 , 2024 at 8:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) and will close on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time). Applications received after 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) will not be considered. Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits! Click here to see a list of employee benefits. Who We Are The County of Los Angeles is the largest employer in Southern California with over 112,000 employees across 36 departments and an operating budget of $36 billion. The County provides vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more. The Opportunity The Justice, Care, and Opportunities Department (JCOD) seeks highly-qualified and motivated individuals to fill Justice Program Analyst positions. The Justice Program Analyst will perform critical work on behalf of the Department. Where you will work At the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, 500 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, adjacent to Grand Park, and accessible to various forms of public transportation. A hybrid work schedule that allows for partial telework and partial onsite presence may be available for some positions but is not guaranteed. Essential Job Functions Position Responsibilities Collects, analyzes, interprets, evaluates and prepares reports on information about technical and complex issues, programs or initiatives (e.g. research reports, policy recommendations, grant applications, budget reports, survey results, focus group data, legislation, laws, County code, State/Federal regulations, client background, service referrals) that serve justice impacted individuals. Interviews clients in custodial settings to facilitate various court and service provider efforts of identifying client background risk factor and service needs that may impact a judicial decision or client wellbeing, while attempting to seek client concurrence in accepting available services and generating services linkages if services were to be accepted. Reviews research compiled by others for quality assurance and/or research clients by identifying, locating, and extracting relevant client background data (e.g., by interviewing, searching databases, etc.) from varied sources to formulate various reports and support recommendations to internal/external partners in the processing of justice involved clients. Helps design and implement program components (e.g., statements of work, outreach materials, stakeholder engagement, training, budget, performance measures). Monitors and evaluates the performance of programs and initiatives that serve justice impacted individuals. Prepares a variety of documents (e.g., presentations, reports, training / outreach materials, board correspondence) for internal and internal uses. Serves as a subject matter expert to various internal and external stakeholders (e.g., administration; program-related staff; stakeholder groups). Serves as a liaison to various internal and external stakeholders (e.g., administration; program-related staff; stakeholder groups). Investigates various general inquiries (e.g., complaints, contracts, grants, grievances, audits) related to programs and initiatives that serve justice impacted individuals. Monitors and adheres to project plans and delivery schedules. Reviews research compiled by others for accuracy and quality assurance to further help formulate and support client related recommendations to internal and external justice partners and service providers. Confers with a variety of individuals (e.g., supervisors, vendors, justice partners, client family members, representatives of external agencies/organizations) when gathering information, participating in meetings, training, mediating disputes, making presentations, providing outreach services / advice and/or consultation services, etc. to communicate information, share ideas, present recommended solutions, gain agreement and coordinate activities. Act as a team lead, assist with training and provide input to supervision regarding the development and revision of training manuals as needed. Requirements Requirements to Qualify Option I: A Bachelor's Degree* from an accredited institution** in a discipline related to the core business function of the department -AND- two years of experience at the level of Justice Program Associate*** or equivalent item performing assignments in health, social services, or justice program analysis. A Master's Degree* or higher from an accredited institution** in a discipline related to the core business function of the department may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Option II: Four years of experience performing assignments in health, social services, or justice program analysis, two years of which must have been at the level of Justice Program Associate*** or an equivalent item. Option III : Graduation from an accredited college** with a Bachelor's Degree* in criminal justice; judicial or public administration; behavioral or social science -AND- two years’ experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Senior Investigator Aid, Probation**** organizing and assigning work as a team leader over a group of Investigator Aids -or- three years' experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Investigator Aid, Probation*****. Two additional years of experience may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree*. Option IV: Two years’ experience at the level of Investigator, Pretrial Services, Probation******. License : A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation to carry out job-related essential functions. Physical Class : Light - This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. Special Requirement Information * In order to receive credit for a degree, you MUST attach a legible copy of your "official" diploma, "official" transcripts, or "official" letter from an accredited institution which shows the area of specialization at the time of filing (preferred), or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission. If you are unable to attach the required documents at the time of filing, you must email estranger@hr.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from the application submission. Please ensure to indicate the examination title and number in the subject of your email. **Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national, or international accrediting agencies, which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources (DHR). Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators. Inc. NOTE: For the purposes of this recruitment, fields of study that are to be considered a “discipline related to the core business function of the department” as outlined in the above Requirements to Qualify are as follows: Criminal Justice Judicial Administration Public Administration Behavioral/Social Sciences (Sociology; Counseling; Psychology; Applied Behavioral Science; Ethics; Communication; Political Science; Economics; Social Welfare) Education Health Services (Public Health; Human Biology and Society; Cognitive Science) Philosophy Business Management Cultural Studies (African American; Asian American; Native American etc..; Gender Studies) Labor Studies Liberal Arts Project Management *** In the County of Los Angeles, experience at the level of Justice Program Associate is defined as work in core functional areas of justice programs operations and administration that consists of routine to moderately complex assignments that are analytical, technical, and/or confidential in nature. **** In the County of Los Angeles, experience at the level of Senior Investigator Aid, Probation is defined as working within a team lead capacity, exercising independent judgement, and possessing knowledge of various Pretrial Services Programs such as Bail Deviation, Own Recognizance, and Electronic Monitoring. **** *In the County of Los Angeles, experience at the level of Investigator Aid, Probation is defined as work consisting of more routine and less complex investigative activities such as telephone interviewing and compiling information from automated systems pertaining to Pretrial Services Programs such as Bail Deviation, Own Recognizance, and Electronic Monitoring. ****** In the County of Los Angeles, experience at the level of Investigator, Pretrial Services, Probation is defined as work interviewing, investigating, and preparing reports with recommendations to the courts in regard to Pretrial Services Programs such as Bail Deviation, Own Recognizance, Pretrial Supervision, Electronic Monitoring, Early Disposition, or Drug Court. Endorsement of County Qualifications: County employees who wish to qualify using experience gained in county classifications that are not at the level of the classifications listed above must provide verification of qualifying out-of-class experience by providing official documentation of additional responsibility bonus, out-of-class bonus, temporary assignment bonus or reclassification study with CEO Classification with your application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission . Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held a position at the level of any of the qualifying classifications listed above. Withhold Information: Interested applicants may file for this examination if they are within three (3) months (90 calendar days) of meeting the education requirements by the last day of filing. The names of such applicants will be withheld from the certification list until proof of completion of the required education has been submitted and verified. Additional Information Our Assessment Process EXAMINATION CONTENT : This examination will consist of two (2) parts: Part I: A multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 60%, assessing: Professional Potential Achievement Coping with Uncertainty Responsibility Working to High Quality Standards Willingness to Learn Working Relationships Analyzing Information Learning Quickly Generating New Ideas Using Time Efficiently Adapting to Change Deductive Reasoning Life Experiences Applicants must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on Part I - multiple choice test in order to proceed to Part II - writing assessment. Part II: A writing assessment weighted 40% measuring English Structure and Content, Written Expression, and Prioritizing Information. MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENT(S) ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON EACH WEIGHTED PART IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST. NOTE: All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. DO NOT select "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position. Please add EStranger@hr.lacounty.gov , info@governmentjobs.com , talentcentral@shl.com , noreply@proctoru.com , and donot-reply@amcatmail.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component. Transfer of Test Responses: Applicants who are concurrently applying to Justice Program Associate (Exam No. JC3059A-R) or Justice Program Senior Analyst (Exam No. JC3061A-R) will take the assessment one time only . Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their responses automatically transferred to this examination. This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses may be transferred. Test Preparation Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary. An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ . Please click on "Find A Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section. Additional online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests . Eligibility Requirement The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible register for a period of six (6) months. Testing Accommodation If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation. How to Apply Applications must be submitted online only. We must receive your application before 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this web site. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements as listed on this job posting. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to verificationat any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment . Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and minimum requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified . SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. 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. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, you may borrow laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots from some public libraries throughout Los Angeles County to complete job applications. Have any questions about anything listed above? Contact us: Department Contact Name: Emily Stranger Department Contact Phone: (213) 866-7280 Department Contact Email: estranger@hr.lacounty.gov Exam Number: JC3060A-R Testing Accommodations Coordinator: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI) The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: 5/7/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Monterey County Human Resources
Salinas, California, United States
Position Description DEPUTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR/GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR II $5,323 - $7,266 per Month Final Filing Date: Sunday, May 19, 2024 Exam # 24/34H34/04CY SUMMARY OF POSITION The County of Monterey Health Department’s Public Administrator/Public Guardian/Conservator Division is seeking to fill two vacant Deputy Public Administrator/Guardian/Conservator II (Deputy PA/PG/PC II) positions. The Deputy Public Administrator/Guardian/ Conservator II functions as public conservator, public guardian, public administrator, and representative payee for individuals meeting criteria and as appointed by the Court. The Deputy PA/PG/PC II will perform complex case administration, full estate management and administration services involving Lanterman-Petris-Short (L.P.S.) conservatorship, Probate conservatorships, and/or Decedent Estate Administration placed under the jurisdiction of the Public Guardian Division. Typical duties for this position include conducting periodic visits to evaluate and monitor the delivery and quality of care given; conducting investigations; preparing reports and analyses to determine the legality of and need for placing individuals into public conservatorship or public guardianship. Additional duties include planning, managing, and monitoring fiscal affairs and real property, living services, psychological and medical care, protection, court proceeding, and related matters for conservatees and their estates. The Eligible List established by this recruitment process will be used to fill current and future vacancies, both regular and temporary, as they arise. Examples of Duties Makes periodic visits to evaluate and monitor the delivery and quality of care given by treatment providers to determine special needs and performs special personal services such as obtaining clothing or other personal items, as required; Schedules, plans, prepares for, attends, and documents visits and care conferences according to department standards; prepares material for and attending client discharge and admission planning meetings; coordinates and schedules with parties such as County facilities, other Public Administrator/Guardian colleagues, and County Counsel, the transportation of clients to hospitals, court proceedings, and / or other facilities in a safe and efficient manner. Conducts the most complicated and complex investigation and analysis of medical, psychological, financial and social backgrounds of potential and/or existing conservatees to determine need for and/or continuation of conservatorships; create and document results within prescribed timelines. Develops case plans and monitors implementation of such. Arranges for appropriate placement of wards and conservatees in the least restrictive and most appropriate type of residence or care facility; arranges for necessary medical and/or psychiatric treatment. Delivers documents to the County’s Mental Health Unit, County Counsel and other entities as appropriate. Develops and monitors financial resources for treatment, care, and other expenses including arranging for purchase or disposal of personal and real property, and securing financial assistance, such as social security benefits, veteran’s benefits and public assistance; oversees client resources and approves timely purchases for personal needs as required; accurately and timely completes updates into electronic database systems. Collects and inventories of all client assets including cash, real and personal property. Protects estates from exploitation or loss by performing record searches, locating and taking control of all assets, budgeting expenditures, managing or disposing of real property, and safeguarding or disposing of personal property’ facilitates and coordinates with vendors for real property services such as lawn maintenance; plumbing; and other services as necessary for safeguarding, preserving and sustaining the client’s estate and real property, as required. Ensure proper property storage in the Division’s property room and/or safe. Establishes and maintains accurate financial and casework records and files for renewal cases, as well as for court approval of accounting as required by applicable laws. Completes thorough searches and complicated research on next-of-kin; compiles, creates, and maintains complex data on family tree; creates correspondence; conduct interviews and estate investigations to locate and identify relatives and beneficiaries, wills, pre-need funeral arrangements, and all estate assets including real and personal property. Marshals estate assets, including the collection of bank accounts and contents of safe deposit boxes, securing personal property and transferring stocks and bonds to the estate. Manages real property including insurance on property, maintenance and security, collection of rents as required, payment of property taxes, collection of notes and payment of mortgages; may contact vendors, schedule meetings, and/or may list items on GovDeals and other websites. Reviews the validity of claims and other liabilities against the estate, authorizes timely expenditures and payment of claims and bills; manages Rep-Payee caseload with support from administrative / clerical staff, as required. Prepares and assists staff in preparing accurate and timely reports on accounting of assets, timely payment of fees and disbursements of estate assets. Maintains accurate files and financial records on behalf of the estate; accurately updates electronic case management databases and systems as required; correctly and timely upload documents to the Division’s case management database to ensure efficient and effective services; add and update notes timely. Interviews, advises, and confers, with heirs, relatives, attorneys, title companies, banks, appraisers, accountants, and other public agencies, County Counsel’s office, and others concerning the complex administration and probate of estates. Testifies in court regarding the probate of wills and other matters regarding estate administration; may represent the estate in small claims court as required by County Counsel. Provides legal supervision over conservatees in accordance with the Probate Code and Welfare and Institutions Code. Confers with other divisions and departments regarding special problems encountered and furnishes information as required. Prepares personal, fiduciary, and estate tax returns including “e-filing” documents with the County Courts and County Recorder within the specified deadlines, as required. Provides additional services as changing laws may specify or require. Attends court hearings, including court and jury trials, and testifies regarding recommendations on guardianship or conservatorship as required by County Counsel. Assists in pre-trial preparation and during probate trials and LPA conservatorship trials, as needed and required by County Counsel. Makes funeral arrangements and arranges for disposal of assets of deceased clients as directed by Probate Code according to department standards. Makes funeral arrangements according to burial instructions, provisions of a will, or department or court policy; notifies relatives and other interested parties. Assists counsel of record on behalf of clients in all criminal and civil hearings, as required. To view the complete job description, please visit the Monterey County website: DEPUTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR/GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR II THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Thorough Knowledge of: Techniques of interviewing individuals to obtain information and investigative data. Principles, policies, and procedures used in conducting comprehensive assessments of mentally and functionally disabled persons, the elderly and their families. Principles, policies, and procedures used in developing and maintaining care plans for mentally and functionally disabled persons and the elderly. Regulations governing Federal assistance, Social Security benefits, Veterans Administration benefits, and other programs. Cultural competence and humility; aspects of multi-cultural and ethnic diversity. Community health, social support systems, and other resources available to clients. Fundamental principles and practices of accounting as it relates to the administration of estates. Principles and practices of customer services and public relations. Fundamental recordkeeping, bookkeeping, basic math, English, and grammar. Working Knowledge of: Principles and techniques used in estate and financial investigation to determine client assets, including real property, stocks, bonds, and bank deposits. Functions and procedures of the Court system. Welfare and Institutions Code, LPS Probate Code and other applicable laws and regulations relating to person and estate management. Skill and Ability to: Recognize the care of client/estate is a prime responsibility and always strive to provide quality services consistent with available resources and applicable laws. Provide services with respect for the dignity and uniqueness of the client/estate unrestricted by considerations of social or economic status, race, age, sex, color, creed, national origin, religion, sexual identify or orientation, personal attributes, the nature of the mental or medical problems, or any other protected category. Act as an advocate in safeguarding the client/estate’s rights. Safeguard the client/estate’s right to privacy by judiciously protecting confidential information. Gather, assemble, analyze and evaluate facts and evidence; draw logical conclusions and make sound recommendations. Administer estates and safekeep assets and personal effects; uphold fiduciary responsibility. Learn to interpret and apply complex laws, codes and other regulations and reference manuals such as they relate to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Maintain an attitude of fairness, honesty, and impartiality in all professional activities and relationships. Manifest personal integrity and assume responsibility and accountability for sound individual judgments and actions and eliminate any possibility of conflict of interest. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including preparation of clear, concise and comprehensive reports, documentation and other related information. Prepare and maintain accurate records and files. Organize and maintain accurate accounting, inventory, appraisal and other detailed business records. Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Deal courteously, tactfully, and effectively with the public, colleagues, clients, especially in situations where relations may be strained. Accept supervision and adjust to immediate and significant changes in established procedures, laws and regulations as related to duties; and attend and perform duties on a regular, reliable and consistent basis. Adhere to professional guidelines and support services to promote quality programs. Examples of Experience/Education/Training Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is: EDUCATION: Possession of a bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, counseling, social work, health care, law, finance, public administration, or a closely related field; OR EXPERIENCE: Four years of experience in counseling, social work, social welfare, human services, public administration, business administration, law, or health care; which included two years of experience performing duties which involved the following: property inventory, property inspection or investigations to locate financial resources. OR Four years progressively responsible experience performing duties which involved fiduciary trust or property management and processing of probate documents, including one year of experience in extensive public contact. OR One year of experience performing duties equivalent to the classification of Deputy Public Administrator / Conservator / Guardian I in Monterey County. Additional Information CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting. Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority. Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency. Work in adverse conditions at locations that may be filled with rodents, fleas, spiders, and human and animal feces for extended periods of time to properly inventory belongings and assets. BENEFITS: The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Bargaining Unit J Benefit Summary Sheet . This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing. NOTES: As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary. APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURES Apply on-line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty by the final filing date of Sun day, May 19, 2024 at 11:59 PM (PST) or Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting: Monterey County Health Department Attn: Human Resources Division 1270 Natividad Road Salinas, CA 93906. Phone: (831) 755-4519 Fax: (831) 796-8682 The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include: A completed County of Monterey Employment Application Responses to the Supplemental Questions Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Cassandra Yi, Human Resources Analyst, at (831) 755-5187 or yica@co.monterey.ca.us . http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/human-resources/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summary-sheet Closing Date/Time: 5/19/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Apr 20, 2024
Full Time
Position Description DEPUTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR/GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR II $5,323 - $7,266 per Month Final Filing Date: Sunday, May 19, 2024 Exam # 24/34H34/04CY SUMMARY OF POSITION The County of Monterey Health Department’s Public Administrator/Public Guardian/Conservator Division is seeking to fill two vacant Deputy Public Administrator/Guardian/Conservator II (Deputy PA/PG/PC II) positions. The Deputy Public Administrator/Guardian/ Conservator II functions as public conservator, public guardian, public administrator, and representative payee for individuals meeting criteria and as appointed by the Court. The Deputy PA/PG/PC II will perform complex case administration, full estate management and administration services involving Lanterman-Petris-Short (L.P.S.) conservatorship, Probate conservatorships, and/or Decedent Estate Administration placed under the jurisdiction of the Public Guardian Division. Typical duties for this position include conducting periodic visits to evaluate and monitor the delivery and quality of care given; conducting investigations; preparing reports and analyses to determine the legality of and need for placing individuals into public conservatorship or public guardianship. Additional duties include planning, managing, and monitoring fiscal affairs and real property, living services, psychological and medical care, protection, court proceeding, and related matters for conservatees and their estates. The Eligible List established by this recruitment process will be used to fill current and future vacancies, both regular and temporary, as they arise. Examples of Duties Makes periodic visits to evaluate and monitor the delivery and quality of care given by treatment providers to determine special needs and performs special personal services such as obtaining clothing or other personal items, as required; Schedules, plans, prepares for, attends, and documents visits and care conferences according to department standards; prepares material for and attending client discharge and admission planning meetings; coordinates and schedules with parties such as County facilities, other Public Administrator/Guardian colleagues, and County Counsel, the transportation of clients to hospitals, court proceedings, and / or other facilities in a safe and efficient manner. Conducts the most complicated and complex investigation and analysis of medical, psychological, financial and social backgrounds of potential and/or existing conservatees to determine need for and/or continuation of conservatorships; create and document results within prescribed timelines. Develops case plans and monitors implementation of such. Arranges for appropriate placement of wards and conservatees in the least restrictive and most appropriate type of residence or care facility; arranges for necessary medical and/or psychiatric treatment. Delivers documents to the County’s Mental Health Unit, County Counsel and other entities as appropriate. Develops and monitors financial resources for treatment, care, and other expenses including arranging for purchase or disposal of personal and real property, and securing financial assistance, such as social security benefits, veteran’s benefits and public assistance; oversees client resources and approves timely purchases for personal needs as required; accurately and timely completes updates into electronic database systems. Collects and inventories of all client assets including cash, real and personal property. Protects estates from exploitation or loss by performing record searches, locating and taking control of all assets, budgeting expenditures, managing or disposing of real property, and safeguarding or disposing of personal property’ facilitates and coordinates with vendors for real property services such as lawn maintenance; plumbing; and other services as necessary for safeguarding, preserving and sustaining the client’s estate and real property, as required. Ensure proper property storage in the Division’s property room and/or safe. Establishes and maintains accurate financial and casework records and files for renewal cases, as well as for court approval of accounting as required by applicable laws. Completes thorough searches and complicated research on next-of-kin; compiles, creates, and maintains complex data on family tree; creates correspondence; conduct interviews and estate investigations to locate and identify relatives and beneficiaries, wills, pre-need funeral arrangements, and all estate assets including real and personal property. Marshals estate assets, including the collection of bank accounts and contents of safe deposit boxes, securing personal property and transferring stocks and bonds to the estate. Manages real property including insurance on property, maintenance and security, collection of rents as required, payment of property taxes, collection of notes and payment of mortgages; may contact vendors, schedule meetings, and/or may list items on GovDeals and other websites. Reviews the validity of claims and other liabilities against the estate, authorizes timely expenditures and payment of claims and bills; manages Rep-Payee caseload with support from administrative / clerical staff, as required. Prepares and assists staff in preparing accurate and timely reports on accounting of assets, timely payment of fees and disbursements of estate assets. Maintains accurate files and financial records on behalf of the estate; accurately updates electronic case management databases and systems as required; correctly and timely upload documents to the Division’s case management database to ensure efficient and effective services; add and update notes timely. Interviews, advises, and confers, with heirs, relatives, attorneys, title companies, banks, appraisers, accountants, and other public agencies, County Counsel’s office, and others concerning the complex administration and probate of estates. Testifies in court regarding the probate of wills and other matters regarding estate administration; may represent the estate in small claims court as required by County Counsel. Provides legal supervision over conservatees in accordance with the Probate Code and Welfare and Institutions Code. Confers with other divisions and departments regarding special problems encountered and furnishes information as required. Prepares personal, fiduciary, and estate tax returns including “e-filing” documents with the County Courts and County Recorder within the specified deadlines, as required. Provides additional services as changing laws may specify or require. Attends court hearings, including court and jury trials, and testifies regarding recommendations on guardianship or conservatorship as required by County Counsel. Assists in pre-trial preparation and during probate trials and LPA conservatorship trials, as needed and required by County Counsel. Makes funeral arrangements and arranges for disposal of assets of deceased clients as directed by Probate Code according to department standards. Makes funeral arrangements according to burial instructions, provisions of a will, or department or court policy; notifies relatives and other interested parties. Assists counsel of record on behalf of clients in all criminal and civil hearings, as required. To view the complete job description, please visit the Monterey County website: DEPUTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR/GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR II THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Thorough Knowledge of: Techniques of interviewing individuals to obtain information and investigative data. Principles, policies, and procedures used in conducting comprehensive assessments of mentally and functionally disabled persons, the elderly and their families. Principles, policies, and procedures used in developing and maintaining care plans for mentally and functionally disabled persons and the elderly. Regulations governing Federal assistance, Social Security benefits, Veterans Administration benefits, and other programs. Cultural competence and humility; aspects of multi-cultural and ethnic diversity. Community health, social support systems, and other resources available to clients. Fundamental principles and practices of accounting as it relates to the administration of estates. Principles and practices of customer services and public relations. Fundamental recordkeeping, bookkeeping, basic math, English, and grammar. Working Knowledge of: Principles and techniques used in estate and financial investigation to determine client assets, including real property, stocks, bonds, and bank deposits. Functions and procedures of the Court system. Welfare and Institutions Code, LPS Probate Code and other applicable laws and regulations relating to person and estate management. Skill and Ability to: Recognize the care of client/estate is a prime responsibility and always strive to provide quality services consistent with available resources and applicable laws. Provide services with respect for the dignity and uniqueness of the client/estate unrestricted by considerations of social or economic status, race, age, sex, color, creed, national origin, religion, sexual identify or orientation, personal attributes, the nature of the mental or medical problems, or any other protected category. Act as an advocate in safeguarding the client/estate’s rights. Safeguard the client/estate’s right to privacy by judiciously protecting confidential information. Gather, assemble, analyze and evaluate facts and evidence; draw logical conclusions and make sound recommendations. Administer estates and safekeep assets and personal effects; uphold fiduciary responsibility. Learn to interpret and apply complex laws, codes and other regulations and reference manuals such as they relate to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Maintain an attitude of fairness, honesty, and impartiality in all professional activities and relationships. Manifest personal integrity and assume responsibility and accountability for sound individual judgments and actions and eliminate any possibility of conflict of interest. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including preparation of clear, concise and comprehensive reports, documentation and other related information. Prepare and maintain accurate records and files. Organize and maintain accurate accounting, inventory, appraisal and other detailed business records. Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Deal courteously, tactfully, and effectively with the public, colleagues, clients, especially in situations where relations may be strained. Accept supervision and adjust to immediate and significant changes in established procedures, laws and regulations as related to duties; and attend and perform duties on a regular, reliable and consistent basis. Adhere to professional guidelines and support services to promote quality programs. Examples of Experience/Education/Training Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is: EDUCATION: Possession of a bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, counseling, social work, health care, law, finance, public administration, or a closely related field; OR EXPERIENCE: Four years of experience in counseling, social work, social welfare, human services, public administration, business administration, law, or health care; which included two years of experience performing duties which involved the following: property inventory, property inspection or investigations to locate financial resources. OR Four years progressively responsible experience performing duties which involved fiduciary trust or property management and processing of probate documents, including one year of experience in extensive public contact. OR One year of experience performing duties equivalent to the classification of Deputy Public Administrator / Conservator / Guardian I in Monterey County. Additional Information CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting. Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority. Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency. Work in adverse conditions at locations that may be filled with rodents, fleas, spiders, and human and animal feces for extended periods of time to properly inventory belongings and assets. BENEFITS: The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Bargaining Unit J Benefit Summary Sheet . This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing. NOTES: As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary. APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURES Apply on-line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty by the final filing date of Sun day, May 19, 2024 at 11:59 PM (PST) or Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting: Monterey County Health Department Attn: Human Resources Division 1270 Natividad Road Salinas, CA 93906. Phone: (831) 755-4519 Fax: (831) 796-8682 The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include: A completed County of Monterey Employment Application Responses to the Supplemental Questions Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Cassandra Yi, Human Resources Analyst, at (831) 755-5187 or yica@co.monterey.ca.us . http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/human-resources/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summary-sheet Closing Date/Time: 5/19/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
MARIN COUNTY, CA
San Rafael, California, United States
ABOUT US At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture here . Read on to find out more about this opportunity. The Human Resources Department comprises approximately 40 positions and provides centralized services to the County’s 22 Departments. The divisions/units within Human Resources include recruitment, classification and compensation, employee and labor relations, disability management, employee health and welfare benefits, equal employment, employee learning and organizational development, volunteer and interns, and departmental administration. ABOUT THE POSITION The Senior Employee and Labor Relations Analyst functions as a specialist, providing complex advice and services to departments across the organization. This position is in the Employee and Labor Relations Division of Human Resources. The position works closely with department managers and supervisors in the interpretation and application of personnel policies and regulations, advising on human resources procedures and practices, and performs a variety of analytical studies and projects. The position independently handles aspects of employee and labor relations services within a designated set of departments and bargaining units. It conducts and/or provides support to meet and confer processes and successor bargaining, responds to union requests for information, advises departments regarding subjects of bargaining and strategies to support effective labor relations, and researches and evaluates claims, grievances, and complaints. The position also provides advice and assistance on employee performance management, progressive discipline, employee rights and due process associated with disciplinary and adverse actions, and employee leaves such as the interactive process and reasonable accommodation. It provides consultation and recommendations to staff and managers in the interpretation of policies and procedures and conducts training/educational sessions to staff and managers. There is currently one fixed-term vacancy (see additional information below); however, the eligible list from this recruitment may be used to fill other future vacancies. Candidates interested in this position, or future similar vacancies are strongly encouraged to apply. ABOUT YOU Our Highly Qualified Candidate : The ideal candidate is an experienced Human Resources professional with strong knowledge of employment best practices and employment laws, and has worked in large and varied organization(s). The primary work will be split between employee and labor relations duties. The ideal candidate will possess strong working knowledge of employee performance management and labor relations. They will have strong analytical, research, and project management skills and demonstrate a solution-oriented and exceptional customer service orientation. They will have effective communication and interpersonal skills and possess the ability to work collaboratively with others at all levels of the organization, including high-level managers, employee representatives and external partners. The ideal candidate possesses an ability to exercise responsibility, initiative, ingenuity, and independent analysis and judgment. Experience in a public sector environment is highly desired. QUALIFICATIONS: Considerable Knowledge of: Principles and practices of human resources administration, particularly related to the area of assignment. Applicable laws, codes, regulations and ordinances. Computer applications related to the work, including spreadsheet applications and database applications. Research methodology, data collection and basic statistical analysis techniques. Practices of conducting research and preparing effective reports, procedures, correspondence and other written materials. Business writing and editing. Ability to: Perform professional-level, public agency human resources work independently and creatively. Interpret, apply and explain complex federal, state and local laws, ordinances, policies and procedures, and bargaining unit agreements. Collect, analyze, interpret and evaluate a variety of complex data. Prepare clear and concise reports and recommendations, policies, procedures, correspondence and other work products related to the assignment. Communicate effectively, including making presentations of findings, recommendations and policies before public officials, other officials, employees, employee representatives and community groups, in order to gain concurrence and cooperation through discussion and consensus building. Recognize and resolve problems of a sensitive or political nature, analyzing situations, selecting alternatives, recognizing consequences of proposed action, negotiating mutually satisfactory solutions to problems and implementing recommendations. Plan and direct the work of professional, technical or support staff on a project or day-to-day basis. Use initiative and sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines. Establish and maintain effective working relationships of those interacted with in the course of the work, including County officials and managers, employee representatives, representatives of other governmental agencies, employees, and the public. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, training, and experience that would provide the necessary knowledge and abilities listed. Qualifying experience includes at least two years of professional/journey level human resources work in a large and varied organization that involved advising managers and supervisors on a variety of complex human resources subjects, interpretation and application of human resources laws and policies, and conducting analyses of human resources related data and information. Significant college coursework or a Bachelors’ degree in human resources, business, industrial relations, law, public administration, psychology, sociology, or a related field, and/or experience in public sector is desirable. Depending on the position(s) to be filled, qualifying experience may be limited to experience directly related to the assignment as specified on the job announcement. ABOUT THE PROCESS IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Open & Continuous Recruitment Because this recruitment is Open and Continuous, applicants are encouraged to submit completed applications as soon as possible. The filing period for an Open and Continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. This is a five-year fixed-term position. This position is budgeted for a five-year period and by definition expires at the end of this timeframe. However, there may be opportunities for the hired individual during this time-period to move to a regular, ongoing position as other vacancies or promotional opportunities occur, or the position may be funded and convert to an ongoing position. Fixed-term employment ends when the position’s funding finishes and employees in these positions are exempted from the County’s policies regarding lay-off order and reduction-in-force rights. The official class title for this position is Senior Human Resources Analyst. Telework. The Human Resources Department supports telework. The current standard is two-days a week in the office; however, that could be subject to change, and employees are expected to flex their telework schedule based on operational needs. During heavy periods of bargaining, this position will need to be in office more frequently. Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active. Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: The County of Marin is committed to diversity and invites all qualified people to apply, including persons of color, women, and individuals with disabilities. Upon request, reasonable accommodation may be made for persons with disabilities and for religious reasons, where necessary. If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at ext. 2095. If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Diane Ooms, Principal Human Resources Analyst, at ext. 3045. All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails. PLEASE NOTE : The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%. COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage . Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units. Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO,and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more. Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org. IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum. Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees. For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197. *IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Apr 10, 2024
Full Time
ABOUT US At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture here . Read on to find out more about this opportunity. The Human Resources Department comprises approximately 40 positions and provides centralized services to the County’s 22 Departments. The divisions/units within Human Resources include recruitment, classification and compensation, employee and labor relations, disability management, employee health and welfare benefits, equal employment, employee learning and organizational development, volunteer and interns, and departmental administration. ABOUT THE POSITION The Senior Employee and Labor Relations Analyst functions as a specialist, providing complex advice and services to departments across the organization. This position is in the Employee and Labor Relations Division of Human Resources. The position works closely with department managers and supervisors in the interpretation and application of personnel policies and regulations, advising on human resources procedures and practices, and performs a variety of analytical studies and projects. The position independently handles aspects of employee and labor relations services within a designated set of departments and bargaining units. It conducts and/or provides support to meet and confer processes and successor bargaining, responds to union requests for information, advises departments regarding subjects of bargaining and strategies to support effective labor relations, and researches and evaluates claims, grievances, and complaints. The position also provides advice and assistance on employee performance management, progressive discipline, employee rights and due process associated with disciplinary and adverse actions, and employee leaves such as the interactive process and reasonable accommodation. It provides consultation and recommendations to staff and managers in the interpretation of policies and procedures and conducts training/educational sessions to staff and managers. There is currently one fixed-term vacancy (see additional information below); however, the eligible list from this recruitment may be used to fill other future vacancies. Candidates interested in this position, or future similar vacancies are strongly encouraged to apply. ABOUT YOU Our Highly Qualified Candidate : The ideal candidate is an experienced Human Resources professional with strong knowledge of employment best practices and employment laws, and has worked in large and varied organization(s). The primary work will be split between employee and labor relations duties. The ideal candidate will possess strong working knowledge of employee performance management and labor relations. They will have strong analytical, research, and project management skills and demonstrate a solution-oriented and exceptional customer service orientation. They will have effective communication and interpersonal skills and possess the ability to work collaboratively with others at all levels of the organization, including high-level managers, employee representatives and external partners. The ideal candidate possesses an ability to exercise responsibility, initiative, ingenuity, and independent analysis and judgment. Experience in a public sector environment is highly desired. QUALIFICATIONS: Considerable Knowledge of: Principles and practices of human resources administration, particularly related to the area of assignment. Applicable laws, codes, regulations and ordinances. Computer applications related to the work, including spreadsheet applications and database applications. Research methodology, data collection and basic statistical analysis techniques. Practices of conducting research and preparing effective reports, procedures, correspondence and other written materials. Business writing and editing. Ability to: Perform professional-level, public agency human resources work independently and creatively. Interpret, apply and explain complex federal, state and local laws, ordinances, policies and procedures, and bargaining unit agreements. Collect, analyze, interpret and evaluate a variety of complex data. Prepare clear and concise reports and recommendations, policies, procedures, correspondence and other work products related to the assignment. Communicate effectively, including making presentations of findings, recommendations and policies before public officials, other officials, employees, employee representatives and community groups, in order to gain concurrence and cooperation through discussion and consensus building. Recognize and resolve problems of a sensitive or political nature, analyzing situations, selecting alternatives, recognizing consequences of proposed action, negotiating mutually satisfactory solutions to problems and implementing recommendations. Plan and direct the work of professional, technical or support staff on a project or day-to-day basis. Use initiative and sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines. Establish and maintain effective working relationships of those interacted with in the course of the work, including County officials and managers, employee representatives, representatives of other governmental agencies, employees, and the public. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, training, and experience that would provide the necessary knowledge and abilities listed. Qualifying experience includes at least two years of professional/journey level human resources work in a large and varied organization that involved advising managers and supervisors on a variety of complex human resources subjects, interpretation and application of human resources laws and policies, and conducting analyses of human resources related data and information. Significant college coursework or a Bachelors’ degree in human resources, business, industrial relations, law, public administration, psychology, sociology, or a related field, and/or experience in public sector is desirable. Depending on the position(s) to be filled, qualifying experience may be limited to experience directly related to the assignment as specified on the job announcement. ABOUT THE PROCESS IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Open & Continuous Recruitment Because this recruitment is Open and Continuous, applicants are encouraged to submit completed applications as soon as possible. The filing period for an Open and Continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. This is a five-year fixed-term position. This position is budgeted for a five-year period and by definition expires at the end of this timeframe. However, there may be opportunities for the hired individual during this time-period to move to a regular, ongoing position as other vacancies or promotional opportunities occur, or the position may be funded and convert to an ongoing position. Fixed-term employment ends when the position’s funding finishes and employees in these positions are exempted from the County’s policies regarding lay-off order and reduction-in-force rights. The official class title for this position is Senior Human Resources Analyst. Telework. The Human Resources Department supports telework. The current standard is two-days a week in the office; however, that could be subject to change, and employees are expected to flex their telework schedule based on operational needs. During heavy periods of bargaining, this position will need to be in office more frequently. Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active. Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: The County of Marin is committed to diversity and invites all qualified people to apply, including persons of color, women, and individuals with disabilities. Upon request, reasonable accommodation may be made for persons with disabilities and for religious reasons, where necessary. If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at ext. 2095. If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Diane Ooms, Principal Human Resources Analyst, at ext. 3045. All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails. PLEASE NOTE : The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%. COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage . Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units. Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO,and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more. Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org. IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum. Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees. For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197. *IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity EXAM NUMBER M0830X-R FILING DATES APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED STARTING OCTOBER 28, 2020 AT 8:00 A.M. The first review of applications will take place on November 6, 2020. This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. This announcement is being reposted to update the Transfer of Test Components Information. _______________________________________________ BENEFIT INFORMATION: The County of Los Angeles offers an excellent benefits package which includes a Cafeteria Benefit Plan, Contributory Defined Benefit Retirement Plan, matched 401(k) Savings and Deferred Compensation & Thrift Plans, 12 paid Holidays, 10 paid leave days and an option to buy one to 20 more, and flexible work schedules. POSITION INFORMATION: Under the general direction of the Executive Director, Racial Equity (UC), assists the CEO in overseeing the County’s Anti-Racism, Diversity and Inclusion Initiative. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions in this class provide expert professional staff support to the CEO in the planning, coordination, direction and control of specialized County functions such as the County budget, finance, operations, capital projects, legislative analysis, organization and management studies, employee relations, classification and compensation policy, risk management, marketing, asset management, unincorporated area services functions and environmental/sustainability policy and programs. Employees in this position may provide supervision to a team of analysts or serve in a lead, project manager or consultant role for any assignment in one or more of the above fields of specialization. The employee must know and expertly apply a comprehensive knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures to complete complex assignments or know and proficiently apply a broad knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures to complete difficult assignments and apply a basic knowledge of the concepts, practices and procedures of other field(s) of specialization to complete interdisciplinary assignments. The employee plans, conducts and supervises major assignments and reviews and evaluates results, on own initiative recommends new policies or programs to meet unforeseen or unmet needs, operates with substantial latitude for unreviewed action or decision, and performs administrative tasks for the organization on behalf of the unit manager. Essential Job Functions Assists the Executive Director, Racial Equity (UC), in the development and implementation of a Countywide strategic plan in support of the Board’s vision of eliminating systemic and structural racism. Assists in the design and implementation of awareness training in the areas of racism-prevention, anti-racism, equity, diversity and inclusion.. Analyzes and evaluates County policies, practices, and operations that may systemically prevent African-Americans and people or communities of color from accessing, receiving, or maintaining generally available County services and recommends changes in order to reduce racial stigma, inequality, and implicit bias within the County. Analyzes information and data gathered from County and non-County sources to identify best practices related anti-racism, diversity, and inclusion, and to make recommendations for the implementation of anti-racism initiatives in the County. Develops detailed action or project plans for the Anti-Racism, Inclusion and Diversity Initiative in order to support Board and department strategic initiatives, priorities, and/or County programs. Develops metrics and conducts studies to measure progress in reducing racism and promoting equality throughout the County. Coordinates building strategic partnerships with elected officials, government agencies and other County departments to determine potential joint initiatives for collaboration. Represents the division and/or the department at various events related to the promotion of racial equality, inclusion, and diversity. Supervises or leads a team of analysts assigned to Anti-Racism, Inclusion and Diversity Initiative in covering all day-to-day operations, (e.g., prioritizing assignments, evaluating workloads, reviewing and assessing work performance). Prepares reports, presentations, and correspondence (e.g. Board letters, internal briefing memoranda, fact sheets) to address, support and respond to needs of the Board Offices, CEO and others as needed. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: Three years of experience at the level of Senior Analyst, CEO* analyzing, developing and implementing awareness training and policy recommendations in the areas of racism-prevention, anti-racism, equity, diversity and inclusion. *Experience at the level of Senior Analyst, CEO is defined as working independently providing professional staff support to the head of an organization in the development, planning, facilitation, coordination, direction and control execution of Racial Equity-related policies or programs. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS: 2- Light. Involves 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. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT : This examination will consist of three (3) parts: Part I: A multiple choice test weighted at 50% covering: Deductive Reasoning Professional Potential Achievement Coping with Uncertainty Responsibility Working to High Quality Standards Willingness to Learn Maintaining Good Working Relationships Analyzing Information Learning Quickly Generating New Ideas Using Time Efficiently Adapting to Change Applicants must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on Part I - multiple choice test in order to proceed to Part II - writing assessment. MULTIPLE CHOICE TESTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. Part II: A writing assessment weighted 25% measuring English Structure and Content, Written Expression, and Prioritizing Information. Applicants must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on Part II - writing assessment in order to proceed to Part III - evaluation of training and experience. Part III: An evaluation of training and experience weighted at 25% covering Professional Technical Knowledge, and Work Habits. Applicants must meet the Selection Requirements and achieve a combined passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the register. All test invitations and other correspondences (non-acceptance and final result) will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that candidates provide a valid e-mail address in their application. Please add estranger@hr.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your e-mail address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent e-mail notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they receive our email. TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS: Applicants who have taken identical components recently for o ther exams may have their scores automatically transferred to this examination. This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test scores may be transferred. TEST PREPARATION : Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help in preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary. An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ . Please click on "Find a Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test Preparation Information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section. Additional practice tests are available at http://www.shldirect.com/practice_tests.html . ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION : The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register for a period of six (6) months following the date of promulgation. VACANCY INFORMATION : The resulting eligible register will be used to fill vacancies at the Chief Executive Office as they occur. AVAILABLE SHIFT : Any APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your application by 5:00 p.m., PT on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. All related documents, IF ANY , must be received at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days from application submission. Note : If you are unable to attach documentation to your online application, you may email to estranger@hr.lacounty.gov . Please ensure to reference your attachment by writing your full name, Neogov Applicant ID, Examination Title, and Examination Number on the subject of your email. Apply online by clicking the green " Apply " button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add estranger@hr.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile Inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component. IMPORTANT NOTES: ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION . We may reject your application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION . Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED . Test scores cannot be given over the telephone. 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. Fair Chance Initiative The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed . Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI) The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. COVID-19 Vaccination All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department. TESTING ACCOMMODATION: If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation. _____________________________________________________________________________ Testing Accommodations Coordinator: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Department Contact Name: Emily Stranger Department Contact Phone: (213) 866-7280 Department Contact Email: estranger@hr.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Apr 22, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity EXAM NUMBER M0830X-R FILING DATES APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED STARTING OCTOBER 28, 2020 AT 8:00 A.M. The first review of applications will take place on November 6, 2020. This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. This announcement is being reposted to update the Transfer of Test Components Information. _______________________________________________ BENEFIT INFORMATION: The County of Los Angeles offers an excellent benefits package which includes a Cafeteria Benefit Plan, Contributory Defined Benefit Retirement Plan, matched 401(k) Savings and Deferred Compensation & Thrift Plans, 12 paid Holidays, 10 paid leave days and an option to buy one to 20 more, and flexible work schedules. POSITION INFORMATION: Under the general direction of the Executive Director, Racial Equity (UC), assists the CEO in overseeing the County’s Anti-Racism, Diversity and Inclusion Initiative. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions in this class provide expert professional staff support to the CEO in the planning, coordination, direction and control of specialized County functions such as the County budget, finance, operations, capital projects, legislative analysis, organization and management studies, employee relations, classification and compensation policy, risk management, marketing, asset management, unincorporated area services functions and environmental/sustainability policy and programs. Employees in this position may provide supervision to a team of analysts or serve in a lead, project manager or consultant role for any assignment in one or more of the above fields of specialization. The employee must know and expertly apply a comprehensive knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures to complete complex assignments or know and proficiently apply a broad knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures to complete difficult assignments and apply a basic knowledge of the concepts, practices and procedures of other field(s) of specialization to complete interdisciplinary assignments. The employee plans, conducts and supervises major assignments and reviews and evaluates results, on own initiative recommends new policies or programs to meet unforeseen or unmet needs, operates with substantial latitude for unreviewed action or decision, and performs administrative tasks for the organization on behalf of the unit manager. Essential Job Functions Assists the Executive Director, Racial Equity (UC), in the development and implementation of a Countywide strategic plan in support of the Board’s vision of eliminating systemic and structural racism. Assists in the design and implementation of awareness training in the areas of racism-prevention, anti-racism, equity, diversity and inclusion.. Analyzes and evaluates County policies, practices, and operations that may systemically prevent African-Americans and people or communities of color from accessing, receiving, or maintaining generally available County services and recommends changes in order to reduce racial stigma, inequality, and implicit bias within the County. Analyzes information and data gathered from County and non-County sources to identify best practices related anti-racism, diversity, and inclusion, and to make recommendations for the implementation of anti-racism initiatives in the County. Develops detailed action or project plans for the Anti-Racism, Inclusion and Diversity Initiative in order to support Board and department strategic initiatives, priorities, and/or County programs. Develops metrics and conducts studies to measure progress in reducing racism and promoting equality throughout the County. Coordinates building strategic partnerships with elected officials, government agencies and other County departments to determine potential joint initiatives for collaboration. Represents the division and/or the department at various events related to the promotion of racial equality, inclusion, and diversity. Supervises or leads a team of analysts assigned to Anti-Racism, Inclusion and Diversity Initiative in covering all day-to-day operations, (e.g., prioritizing assignments, evaluating workloads, reviewing and assessing work performance). Prepares reports, presentations, and correspondence (e.g. Board letters, internal briefing memoranda, fact sheets) to address, support and respond to needs of the Board Offices, CEO and others as needed. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: Three years of experience at the level of Senior Analyst, CEO* analyzing, developing and implementing awareness training and policy recommendations in the areas of racism-prevention, anti-racism, equity, diversity and inclusion. *Experience at the level of Senior Analyst, CEO is defined as working independently providing professional staff support to the head of an organization in the development, planning, facilitation, coordination, direction and control execution of Racial Equity-related policies or programs. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS: 2- Light. Involves 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. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT : This examination will consist of three (3) parts: Part I: A multiple choice test weighted at 50% covering: Deductive Reasoning Professional Potential Achievement Coping with Uncertainty Responsibility Working to High Quality Standards Willingness to Learn Maintaining Good Working Relationships Analyzing Information Learning Quickly Generating New Ideas Using Time Efficiently Adapting to Change Applicants must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on Part I - multiple choice test in order to proceed to Part II - writing assessment. MULTIPLE CHOICE TESTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. Part II: A writing assessment weighted 25% measuring English Structure and Content, Written Expression, and Prioritizing Information. Applicants must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on Part II - writing assessment in order to proceed to Part III - evaluation of training and experience. Part III: An evaluation of training and experience weighted at 25% covering Professional Technical Knowledge, and Work Habits. Applicants must meet the Selection Requirements and achieve a combined passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the register. All test invitations and other correspondences (non-acceptance and final result) will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that candidates provide a valid e-mail address in their application. Please add estranger@hr.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your e-mail address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent e-mail notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they receive our email. TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS: Applicants who have taken identical components recently for o ther exams may have their scores automatically transferred to this examination. This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test scores may be transferred. TEST PREPARATION : Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help in preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary. An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ . Please click on "Find a Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test Preparation Information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section. Additional practice tests are available at http://www.shldirect.com/practice_tests.html . ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION : The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register for a period of six (6) months following the date of promulgation. VACANCY INFORMATION : The resulting eligible register will be used to fill vacancies at the Chief Executive Office as they occur. AVAILABLE SHIFT : Any APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your application by 5:00 p.m., PT on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. All related documents, IF ANY , must be received at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days from application submission. Note : If you are unable to attach documentation to your online application, you may email to estranger@hr.lacounty.gov . Please ensure to reference your attachment by writing your full name, Neogov Applicant ID, Examination Title, and Examination Number on the subject of your email. Apply online by clicking the green " Apply " button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add estranger@hr.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile Inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component. IMPORTANT NOTES: ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION . We may reject your application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION . Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED . Test scores cannot be given over the telephone. 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. Fair Chance Initiative The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed . Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI) The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. COVID-19 Vaccination All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department. TESTING ACCOMMODATION: If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation. _____________________________________________________________________________ Testing Accommodations Coordinator: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Department Contact Name: Emily Stranger Department Contact Phone: (213) 866-7280 Department Contact Email: estranger@hr.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: Continuous
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER Y4594W TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY FILING PERIOD Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 12:30 PM (PT) Filing will be suspended after the first 2 00 applications are received or on Thurs day, April 25, 2024 at 2 :00 p.m. (PT) , whichever occurs first. Applications received after the first 200 applications will not be considered. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS BEING REPOSTED TO RE-OPEN THE FILING PERIOD No out-of-class experience is allowed for this examination. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS’ directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 800,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of $6.9 billion. Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County’s 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations including those released from correctional and institutional settings to supportive housing. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov . MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Supervises a team of analysts providing technical and consultative service to management in major health service areas. Essential Job Functions ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Plans, organizes, assigns, and coordinates the work of a staff of analysts serving as technical experts and consultants to management in major health service areas. Reviews work for thoroughness, soundness of recommendations, and compliance with applicable standards, policies, procedures and regulations. Has immediate responsibility for the orientation, training, development, and evaluation of employees supervised. Confers with administrators and with representatives of other jurisdictions and agencies to discuss new and ongoing programs and to exchange information. Supervises and participates in studies of complex and difficult problem areas. Supervises and participates in the implementation of recommended procedures and programs. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: One year of highly responsible and complex administrative* or staff** experience at the level of the County of Los Angeles class of Supervising Administrative Assistant III***, Assistant Hospital Administrator II****, Staff Analyst, Health*****, or higher. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *Highly responsible and complex administrative experience is defined as: Administrative experience at the senior level performing work in an administrative services branch of an organizational unit, including responsibility for the development of procedures and participation in policy formulation with a significantly greater degree of originality, innovation, critical thinking, resourcefulness, and conceptualization required to perform the task. **Highly responsible and complex staff experience is defined as: Staff experience at the senior level with extensive knowledge of program related area, processes and procedures, and experience in a specific subject matter with a significantly greater degree of originality, innovation, critical thinking, resourcefulness, and conceptualization required to perform the task. ***Experience at the level of Supervising Administrative Assistant III is defined as: Plans and supervises the work of staff engaged in analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, budget, systems and procedures, program, facilities acquisition, general management and personnel in a very large (500 beds/employees) or more department having complex programs (programs requiring multi-faceted solutions). ****Experience at the level of Assistant Hospital Administrator II is defined as: Assists in the administration of a hospital by managing and coordinating the supporting services for the patient care programs of a moderate sized (between 170 to 270 beds) area of the hospital. *****Experience the level of Staff Analyst Experience is defined as: Researches, analyzes, and makes recommendations regarding the use and deployment of resources and the implementation and refinement of operations and programs having company-wide impact and acts as a team leader of other analysts. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Additional points will be awarded for experience beyond the Minimum Requirements. Additional Information ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: EXAMINATION CONTENT: This exam will consist of an evaluation of experience and Desirable Qualifications based upon application information, weighted 100%. CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THIS EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE ADDED TO THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. SPECIAL INFORMATION: Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age the time of the offense(s). If asked to information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order to not have to be disclosed. VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting Eligible Register will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. 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 green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add truocco@dhs.lacounty.gov, as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com, and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 2:00 P.M. (PT) deadline on the last day of filing, as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. 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. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the MINIMUM 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, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. NOTE: If you are unable to attach the required documents, you must e-mail the documents to the exam analyst at truocco@dhs.lacounty.gov, within seven (7) calendar days of filing online or your application will be rejected. Please include the exam number and the exam title. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Though Los Angeles County public libraries have reopened with limited access hours and may require prior reservation to use their computers. Please use this link to find out more information about reopening. https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening . NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Teresa Ruocco, Exam Analyst Phone: (213) 288-7000 truocco@dhs.lacounty.gov ADA COORDINATOR PHONE : (323) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE : (800) 735-2922 TELETYPE PHONE (800) 899-4099 For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: 4/25/2024 2:00 PM Pacific
Apr 23, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER Y4594W TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY FILING PERIOD Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 12:30 PM (PT) Filing will be suspended after the first 2 00 applications are received or on Thurs day, April 25, 2024 at 2 :00 p.m. (PT) , whichever occurs first. Applications received after the first 200 applications will not be considered. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS BEING REPOSTED TO RE-OPEN THE FILING PERIOD No out-of-class experience is allowed for this examination. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS’ directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 800,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of $6.9 billion. Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County’s 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations including those released from correctional and institutional settings to supportive housing. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov . MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Supervises a team of analysts providing technical and consultative service to management in major health service areas. Essential Job Functions ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Plans, organizes, assigns, and coordinates the work of a staff of analysts serving as technical experts and consultants to management in major health service areas. Reviews work for thoroughness, soundness of recommendations, and compliance with applicable standards, policies, procedures and regulations. Has immediate responsibility for the orientation, training, development, and evaluation of employees supervised. Confers with administrators and with representatives of other jurisdictions and agencies to discuss new and ongoing programs and to exchange information. Supervises and participates in studies of complex and difficult problem areas. Supervises and participates in the implementation of recommended procedures and programs. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: One year of highly responsible and complex administrative* or staff** experience at the level of the County of Los Angeles class of Supervising Administrative Assistant III***, Assistant Hospital Administrator II****, Staff Analyst, Health*****, or higher. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *Highly responsible and complex administrative experience is defined as: Administrative experience at the senior level performing work in an administrative services branch of an organizational unit, including responsibility for the development of procedures and participation in policy formulation with a significantly greater degree of originality, innovation, critical thinking, resourcefulness, and conceptualization required to perform the task. **Highly responsible and complex staff experience is defined as: Staff experience at the senior level with extensive knowledge of program related area, processes and procedures, and experience in a specific subject matter with a significantly greater degree of originality, innovation, critical thinking, resourcefulness, and conceptualization required to perform the task. ***Experience at the level of Supervising Administrative Assistant III is defined as: Plans and supervises the work of staff engaged in analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of organization, budget, systems and procedures, program, facilities acquisition, general management and personnel in a very large (500 beds/employees) or more department having complex programs (programs requiring multi-faceted solutions). ****Experience at the level of Assistant Hospital Administrator II is defined as: Assists in the administration of a hospital by managing and coordinating the supporting services for the patient care programs of a moderate sized (between 170 to 270 beds) area of the hospital. *****Experience the level of Staff Analyst Experience is defined as: Researches, analyzes, and makes recommendations regarding the use and deployment of resources and the implementation and refinement of operations and programs having company-wide impact and acts as a team leader of other analysts. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Additional points will be awarded for experience beyond the Minimum Requirements. Additional Information ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: EXAMINATION CONTENT: This exam will consist of an evaluation of experience and Desirable Qualifications based upon application information, weighted 100%. CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THIS EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE ADDED TO THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. SPECIAL INFORMATION: Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age the time of the offense(s). If asked to information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order to not have to be disclosed. VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting Eligible Register will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. 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 green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add truocco@dhs.lacounty.gov, as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com, and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 2:00 P.M. (PT) deadline on the last day of filing, as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. 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. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the MINIMUM 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, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. NOTE: If you are unable to attach the required documents, you must e-mail the documents to the exam analyst at truocco@dhs.lacounty.gov, within seven (7) calendar days of filing online or your application will be rejected. Please include the exam number and the exam title. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Though Los Angeles County public libraries have reopened with limited access hours and may require prior reservation to use their computers. Please use this link to find out more information about reopening. https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening . NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Teresa Ruocco, Exam Analyst Phone: (213) 288-7000 truocco@dhs.lacounty.gov ADA COORDINATOR PHONE : (323) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE : (800) 735-2922 TELETYPE PHONE (800) 899-4099 For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: 4/25/2024 2:00 PM Pacific
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES - CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE EXAM NUMBER M0829X-R TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity FILING DATES Applications will be accepted starting January 25, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. (PT). The first review of applications will take place on February 8, 2021. The exam will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. This announcement is being reposted to update the Transfer of Test Components information. ___________________________________________________________________________ DEFINITION: Under the general direction of the Executive Director, Racial Equity (UC), assists the CEO in overseeing the County’s Anti-Racism, Diversity and Inclusion Initiative. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions in this class provide professional staff support to the CEO in the planning, coordination, direction and control of such specialized County functions as the County budget, finance, operations, capital projects, legislative analysis, organization and management studies, employee relations, compensation policy, risk management, marketing, asset management, and unincorporated area services functions. At this level the employee specializes in one of the above fields of specialization and knows and proficiently applies a broad knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures to solve difficult problems in that field. Work in the field of specialization is varied and difficult, assignments are broad requiring evaluation, originality or ingenuity, the employee has latitude for unreviewed action or decision and works with minimum supervision, conferring with a supervisor on unusual matters. Some assignments are of such broad scope as to require that the employee lead the work of one or more analysts Essential Job Functions Assists in the design and implementation of awareness training for County departments in the areas of racism-prevention, anti-racism, equity, diversity and inclusion in support of the Board’s vision of eliminating systemic and structural racism. Team with County department staff to assist in conducting organization reviews, as directed by the CEO and the Board of Supervisors. Assists in conducting evaluations of County policies, practices, and operations that may systemically prevent African Americans and people or communities of color from accessing, receiving, or maintaining generally available County services. Acts as a representative of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Leads a team assigned to Anti-Racism, Inclusion and Diversity Initiative. Assists in the preparation and presentation of project progress and reports. Assists in the development and implementation of anti-racism initiatives. Performs other assignments as required. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: Three years of experience at the level of Analyst, CEO* analyzing, developing and implementing awareness training and policy recommendations in the areas of racism-prevention, anti-racism, equity, diversity and inclusion. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS: 2 - Light. Involves 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: * For this examination, experience at the level of Analyst, CEO in the service of Los Angeles County is gained working in a central agency or corporate headquarter, providing professional staff support to the head of an organization in the planning, coordination, direction and control of Racial Equity-related policies or programs under general supervision. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT : This examination will consist of three (3) parts: Part I: A multiple choice test weighted at 50% covering: Deductive Reasoning Professional Potential Achievement Coping with Uncertainty Responsibility Working to High Quality Standards Willingness to Learn Maintaining Good Working Relationships Analyzing Information Learning Quickly Generating New Ideas Using Time Efficiently Adapting to Change Applicants must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on Part I - multiple choice test in order to proceed to Part II - writing assessment. MULTIPLE CHOICE TESTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. Part II: A writing assessment weighted 25% measuring English Structure and Content, Written Expression, and Prioritizing Information. Applicants must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on Part II - writing assessment in order to proceed to Part III - evaluation of training and experience. Part III: An evaluation of training and experience weighted at 25% covering Professional Technical Knowledge and Work Habits. Applicants must meet the Selection Requirements and achieve a combined passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the register. Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add estranger@hr.lacounty.gov , info@governmentjobs.com , talentcentral@shl.com , no-reply@proctoru.com , and donot-reply@amcatmail.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component. Test scores cannot be given over the telephone. TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their scores automatically transferred to this examination. This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test scores may be transferred. TEST PREPARATION Test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for written employment tests: Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ . Please click on "Find a Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test Preparation Information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section. You can also access test preparation for the computerized portion of the test by going to http://www.shldirect.com/practice_tests.html . While these practice materials will help in preparing for the test, we advise you to review ALL related materials that you deem necessary. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible register for a period of six (6) months following the date of promulgation. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. VACANCY INFORMATION The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Chief Executive Office as they occur. 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. Any required documents must be submitted within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission. Note: If you are unable to attach documentation to your online application, you may email to estranger@hr.lacounty.gov . Please ensure to reference your attachment by writing your full name, Neogov Applicant ID, Examination Title, and Examination Number on the subject of your email. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" button for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the SELECTION REQUIREMENTS . Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application and/or supplemental questionnaire is incomplete, it will be rejected. IMPORTANT NOTES: ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION . We may reject your application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION . Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED . ____________________________________________________________________________ SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. 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 or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. ADA Coordinator Email: adarequests@hr.lacounty.gov Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Department Contact Name: Emily Stranger Department Contact Phone: (213) 866-7280 Department Contact Email: estranger@hr.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here
Apr 22, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES - CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE EXAM NUMBER M0829X-R TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity FILING DATES Applications will be accepted starting January 25, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. (PT). The first review of applications will take place on February 8, 2021. The exam will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. This announcement is being reposted to update the Transfer of Test Components information. ___________________________________________________________________________ DEFINITION: Under the general direction of the Executive Director, Racial Equity (UC), assists the CEO in overseeing the County’s Anti-Racism, Diversity and Inclusion Initiative. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions in this class provide professional staff support to the CEO in the planning, coordination, direction and control of such specialized County functions as the County budget, finance, operations, capital projects, legislative analysis, organization and management studies, employee relations, compensation policy, risk management, marketing, asset management, and unincorporated area services functions. At this level the employee specializes in one of the above fields of specialization and knows and proficiently applies a broad knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures to solve difficult problems in that field. Work in the field of specialization is varied and difficult, assignments are broad requiring evaluation, originality or ingenuity, the employee has latitude for unreviewed action or decision and works with minimum supervision, conferring with a supervisor on unusual matters. Some assignments are of such broad scope as to require that the employee lead the work of one or more analysts Essential Job Functions Assists in the design and implementation of awareness training for County departments in the areas of racism-prevention, anti-racism, equity, diversity and inclusion in support of the Board’s vision of eliminating systemic and structural racism. Team with County department staff to assist in conducting organization reviews, as directed by the CEO and the Board of Supervisors. Assists in conducting evaluations of County policies, practices, and operations that may systemically prevent African Americans and people or communities of color from accessing, receiving, or maintaining generally available County services. Acts as a representative of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Leads a team assigned to Anti-Racism, Inclusion and Diversity Initiative. Assists in the preparation and presentation of project progress and reports. Assists in the development and implementation of anti-racism initiatives. Performs other assignments as required. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: Three years of experience at the level of Analyst, CEO* analyzing, developing and implementing awareness training and policy recommendations in the areas of racism-prevention, anti-racism, equity, diversity and inclusion. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS: 2 - Light. Involves 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: * For this examination, experience at the level of Analyst, CEO in the service of Los Angeles County is gained working in a central agency or corporate headquarter, providing professional staff support to the head of an organization in the planning, coordination, direction and control of Racial Equity-related policies or programs under general supervision. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT : This examination will consist of three (3) parts: Part I: A multiple choice test weighted at 50% covering: Deductive Reasoning Professional Potential Achievement Coping with Uncertainty Responsibility Working to High Quality Standards Willingness to Learn Maintaining Good Working Relationships Analyzing Information Learning Quickly Generating New Ideas Using Time Efficiently Adapting to Change Applicants must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on Part I - multiple choice test in order to proceed to Part II - writing assessment. MULTIPLE CHOICE TESTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. Part II: A writing assessment weighted 25% measuring English Structure and Content, Written Expression, and Prioritizing Information. Applicants must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on Part II - writing assessment in order to proceed to Part III - evaluation of training and experience. Part III: An evaluation of training and experience weighted at 25% covering Professional Technical Knowledge and Work Habits. Applicants must meet the Selection Requirements and achieve a combined passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the register. Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add estranger@hr.lacounty.gov , info@governmentjobs.com , talentcentral@shl.com , no-reply@proctoru.com , and donot-reply@amcatmail.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component. Test scores cannot be given over the telephone. TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their scores automatically transferred to this examination. This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test scores may be transferred. TEST PREPARATION Test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for written employment tests: Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ . Please click on "Find a Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test Preparation Information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section. You can also access test preparation for the computerized portion of the test by going to http://www.shldirect.com/practice_tests.html . While these practice materials will help in preparing for the test, we advise you to review ALL related materials that you deem necessary. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible register for a period of six (6) months following the date of promulgation. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. VACANCY INFORMATION The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Chief Executive Office as they occur. 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. Any required documents must be submitted within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission. Note: If you are unable to attach documentation to your online application, you may email to estranger@hr.lacounty.gov . Please ensure to reference your attachment by writing your full name, Neogov Applicant ID, Examination Title, and Examination Number on the subject of your email. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" button for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the SELECTION REQUIREMENTS . Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application and/or supplemental questionnaire is incomplete, it will be rejected. IMPORTANT NOTES: ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION . We may reject your application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION . Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED . ____________________________________________________________________________ SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. 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 or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. ADA Coordinator Email: adarequests@hr.lacounty.gov Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Department Contact Name: Emily Stranger Department Contact Phone: (213) 866-7280 Department Contact Email: estranger@hr.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY EXAM NUMBER Y0927E FILING START DATE June 2, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without notice. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES : The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 600,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov . Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. THE MISSION: “To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.” DEFINITION : Provides support in the process of obtaining, verifying and assessing the qualifications of physician and allied health professionals to provide patient care services. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Under general supervision, positions allocable to this class are responsible for collecting, reviewing, monitoring, and updating credentialing documentation for existing and the appointment of new medical providers. Incumbents follow policies and procedures, established by departmental by-laws and regulatory agencies, to evaluate and verify professional licensure, education, training, experience, competencies and hospital affiliations to ensure that medical providers are appropriately qualified and privileged. Incumbents in this class are required to serve a one-year probationary period. Positions allocated to the Department of Health Services report to the Medical Staff Coordinator of a hospital, or a Physician in a Multi-Service Ambulatory Care Center. Positions allocated to the Department of Mental Health typically report to a higher-level manager and are responsible for processing and maintaining credentialing documentation for review by the credentialing review committee. Essential Job Functions Receives and processes applications for credentialing and privileging from licensed independent practitioners and allied health professionals applying for membership in the Professional Staff Association (PSA); notifies the respective department chair and the applicant of their status and time frames for completion. Reviews applications for required documentation; verifies credentials, education, employment history, licensure, professional references, hospital affiliations and liability claims history by performing on-line queries from a variety of resources, such as the National Practitioner Data Bank, American Medical Association, Drug Enforcement Administration, and Office of the Inspector General. Ensures physicians, allied health professionals and other practitioners of a healthcare facility are properly licensed, trained, and certified as mandated by state and federal regulations. Reviews requested privileges to ensure that appropriate criteria and training is documented for the privileges sought. Monitors documentation of provisional applications for completion of proctoring; notifies the respective department chair and provisional members regarding their status and time frames for completion of proctoring. Prepares summary report of each application for evaluation and review by the Credentials and Medical Executive Committees; identifies any potential adverse information. Maintains application and credentialing files in a confidential manner; regularly enters credentialing information into the database to ensure information on credentialing, privileging, certifications, prerogatives and competencies are current; disseminates data to authorized personnel. Prepares reports or credential files for periodic audits by Consolidated Accreditation and Licensure Survey and Office of Managed Care as requested; conducts internal reviews; and completes required tasks as necessary. Generates letters to hospital affiliations and other agencies to obtain information of the practitioner's professional competency. Responds to inquiries from other agencies requesting employment verification and relevant information on current and past members of the PSA. Prepares reports for various committees as requested on a periodic basis. Participates in the development and implementation of credentialing processes and procedures. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of recent*, full time** experience in a Medical Staff Services office*** at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Intermediate Typist Clerk**** or higher. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. CERTIFICATION: Successful certification as a Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist issued by the National Association of Medical Staff Services will be required before final appointment. PHYSICAL CLASS: 2 - 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 : *Recent experience is deemed to be within the last five (5) years. **Full time experience is 40 hours per week. Part-time experience will be prorated to full-time experience. ***Definition of Medical Staff Services office is primarily accountable for the administrative and credentialing compliance structure of the medical staff organization. ****For this examination, an Intermediate Typist Clerk performs duties that include, but are not limited to, assisting in processing paperwork, initial credentialing, re-credentialing and ensuring that the database includes detailing the practitioners' education, training, licensing, experience, and other information are accurate and up to date. Additional Information tional Information: EXAMINATION CONTENT : This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on this examination to be added to the eligible register. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS : Additional credit will be awarded for experience beyond the Selection Requirements. 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 the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. VACANCY INFORMATION : The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. AVAILABLE SHIFT : Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ALLOWED. 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 green "Apply" button at the top right of 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 Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED . This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time with or without advance notice. 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, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Applications electronically received after 4:59 p.m., PT, 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, Gabriela Caudillo, at gacaudillo1@dhs.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title . For the foreseeable future, all notices including invitation letters, result letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicant provide a valid email address. Please add gacaudillo1 @dhs.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@govermentjobs.com and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER : Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. 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. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES : LA County Public Library has announced they are reopening some libraries with limited hours access throughout LA County. Refer to their website at https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening/ for more information. 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. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE : The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individual assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. ADA COORDINATOR PHONE : (323) 914-7111 TELETYPE PHONE : (800) 899-4099 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE : (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT Gabriela Caudillo, Exam Analyst gacaudillo1@dhs.lacounty .gov (213) 288-7000 For detailed information, please click here
Apr 22, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY EXAM NUMBER Y0927E FILING START DATE June 2, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without notice. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES : The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 600,000 unique patients each year, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of 6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov . Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. THE MISSION: “To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.” DEFINITION : Provides support in the process of obtaining, verifying and assessing the qualifications of physician and allied health professionals to provide patient care services. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Under general supervision, positions allocable to this class are responsible for collecting, reviewing, monitoring, and updating credentialing documentation for existing and the appointment of new medical providers. Incumbents follow policies and procedures, established by departmental by-laws and regulatory agencies, to evaluate and verify professional licensure, education, training, experience, competencies and hospital affiliations to ensure that medical providers are appropriately qualified and privileged. Incumbents in this class are required to serve a one-year probationary period. Positions allocated to the Department of Health Services report to the Medical Staff Coordinator of a hospital, or a Physician in a Multi-Service Ambulatory Care Center. Positions allocated to the Department of Mental Health typically report to a higher-level manager and are responsible for processing and maintaining credentialing documentation for review by the credentialing review committee. Essential Job Functions Receives and processes applications for credentialing and privileging from licensed independent practitioners and allied health professionals applying for membership in the Professional Staff Association (PSA); notifies the respective department chair and the applicant of their status and time frames for completion. Reviews applications for required documentation; verifies credentials, education, employment history, licensure, professional references, hospital affiliations and liability claims history by performing on-line queries from a variety of resources, such as the National Practitioner Data Bank, American Medical Association, Drug Enforcement Administration, and Office of the Inspector General. Ensures physicians, allied health professionals and other practitioners of a healthcare facility are properly licensed, trained, and certified as mandated by state and federal regulations. Reviews requested privileges to ensure that appropriate criteria and training is documented for the privileges sought. Monitors documentation of provisional applications for completion of proctoring; notifies the respective department chair and provisional members regarding their status and time frames for completion of proctoring. Prepares summary report of each application for evaluation and review by the Credentials and Medical Executive Committees; identifies any potential adverse information. Maintains application and credentialing files in a confidential manner; regularly enters credentialing information into the database to ensure information on credentialing, privileging, certifications, prerogatives and competencies are current; disseminates data to authorized personnel. Prepares reports or credential files for periodic audits by Consolidated Accreditation and Licensure Survey and Office of Managed Care as requested; conducts internal reviews; and completes required tasks as necessary. Generates letters to hospital affiliations and other agencies to obtain information of the practitioner's professional competency. Responds to inquiries from other agencies requesting employment verification and relevant information on current and past members of the PSA. Prepares reports for various committees as requested on a periodic basis. Participates in the development and implementation of credentialing processes and procedures. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of recent*, full time** experience in a Medical Staff Services office*** at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Intermediate Typist Clerk**** or higher. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. CERTIFICATION: Successful certification as a Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist issued by the National Association of Medical Staff Services will be required before final appointment. PHYSICAL CLASS: 2 - 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 : *Recent experience is deemed to be within the last five (5) years. **Full time experience is 40 hours per week. Part-time experience will be prorated to full-time experience. ***Definition of Medical Staff Services office is primarily accountable for the administrative and credentialing compliance structure of the medical staff organization. ****For this examination, an Intermediate Typist Clerk performs duties that include, but are not limited to, assisting in processing paperwork, initial credentialing, re-credentialing and ensuring that the database includes detailing the practitioners' education, training, licensing, experience, and other information are accurate and up to date. Additional Information tional Information: EXAMINATION CONTENT : This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on this examination to be added to the eligible register. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS : Additional credit will be awarded for experience beyond the Selection Requirements. 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 the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. VACANCY INFORMATION : The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. AVAILABLE SHIFT : Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ALLOWED. 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 green "Apply" button at the top right of 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 Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED . This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time with or without advance notice. 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, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Applications electronically received after 4:59 p.m., PT, 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, Gabriela Caudillo, at gacaudillo1@dhs.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title . For the foreseeable future, all notices including invitation letters, result letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicant provide a valid email address. Please add gacaudillo1 @dhs.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@govermentjobs.com and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER : Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. 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. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES : LA County Public Library has announced they are reopening some libraries with limited hours access throughout LA County. Refer to their website at https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening/ for more information. 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. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE : The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individual assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. ADA COORDINATOR PHONE : (323) 914-7111 TELETYPE PHONE : (800) 899-4099 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE : (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT Gabriela Caudillo, Exam Analyst gacaudillo1@dhs.lacounty .gov (213) 288-7000 For detailed information, please click here
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information Exam Number JC3059A-R Type of Recruitment OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY When to Submit Your Application: The application filing period will begin on Tuesday, April 23 , 2024 at 8:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) and will close on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) . Applications received after 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) will not be considered. The exam will reopen as the needs of the service require. Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits! Click here to see a list of employee benefits. Who We Are The County of Los Angeles is the largest employer in Southern California with over 112,000 employees across 36 departments and an operating budget of $36 billion. The County provides vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more. The Opportunity The Justice, Care, and Opportunities Department (JCOD) seeks highly-qualified and motivated individuals to fill Justice Program Associate positions. The Justice Program Associate will perform critical work on behalf of the Department. Where you will work At the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, 500 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, adjacent to Grand Park, and accessible to various forms of public transportation. A hybrid work schedule that allows for partial telework and partial onsite presence may be available for some positions but is not guaranteed. Essential Job Functions Position Responsibilities Research clients by identifying, locating, and extracting relevant client background data (e.g., by interviewing, searching databases, etc.) from varied sources to formulate and support recommendations to internal/external partners in the processing of justice involved clients. Prepares and compiles information by grouping and/or categorizing relevant data in meaningful ways to facilitate analysis. Reviews and compares vendor records to contract requirements to help ensure providers abide by their county agreements and help ensure the performance of programs serving justice impacted individuals. Interacts with a variety of individuals (e.g., supervisors, vendors, representatives of external agencies/organizations) when participating in meetings, mediating disputes, making presentations, providing advice and/or consultation services, etc. to communicate information, share ideas, present recommended solutions, gain agreement and coordinate activities. Organizes/coordinates internal and external activity while maintaining productivity and other statistics for use by a supervisor in an internal/external performance assessment. Monitors processes and programs by gathering and analyzing relevant information to ensure that processes are capable, stable, and that programs are proceeding as scheduled/intended. Help evaluate the effectiveness of various programs by comparing program outcomes to program goals to determine whether to continue, modify, or discontinue processes as needed. Performs various duties (interviewing, reviewing, communicating, creating/maintaining files, compiling/processing reports, and routing documents, etc.) by appropriately applying Federal and State laws, County and local ordinances, and departmental policies and procedures to ensure all work done complies with established guidelines and requirements. Requirements Requirements to Qualify Option I: A Bachelor's Degree* from an accredited college or university** -AND- one year of experience performing basic to routine analytical assignments including researching, analyzing, and communicating information, as well as recommending solutions to problems related to administrative or program support of a functional area. Option II: A Master's degree* or higher from an accredited college or university** in a discipline related to the core business function or mission of the department such as health, social services, or justice programs. Option III : Four years of experience performing basic to routine analytical assignments which involved interviewing, researching, analyzing, and communicating information, as well as recommending solutions to problems related to the administrative or program support of a functional area. Option IV: Three years of experience at the level of Senior Investigator Aid, Probation*** -OR- Four years of experience at the level of Investigator Aid, Probation****. License : A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation to carry out job-related essential functions. Physical Class : Light - This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. Special Requirement Information * In order to receive credit for a degree, you MUST attach a legible copy of your "official" diploma, "official" transcripts, or "official" letter from an accredited institution which shows the area of specialization at the time of filing (preferred), or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission. If you are unable to attach the required documents at the time of filing, you must email estranger@hr.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from the application submission. Please ensure to indicate the examination title and number in the subject of your email. **Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national, or international accrediting agencies, which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources (DHR). Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators. Inc. NOTE: For the purposes of this recruitment, fields of study that are to be considered a “discipline related to the core business function of the department” as outlined in the above Requirements to Qualify are as follows: Criminal Justice Judicial Administration Public Administration Behavioral/Social Sciences (Sociology; Counseling; Psychology; Applied Behavioral Science; Ethics; Communication; Political Science; Economics; Social Welfare) Education Health Services (Public Health; Human Biology and Society; Cognitive Science) Philosophy Business Management Cultural Studies (African American; Asian American; Native American etc..; Gender Studies) Labor Studies Liberal Arts Project Management *** In the County of Los Angeles, experience at the level of Senior Investigator Aid, Probation is defined as working within a team lead capacity, exercising independent judgement, and possessing knowledge of various Pretrial Services Programs such as Bail Deviation, Own Recognizance, and Electronic Monitoring. **** In the County of Los Angeles, experience at the level of Investigator Aid, Probation is defined as work consisting of more routine and less complex investigative activities such as telephone interviewing and compiling information from automated systems pertaining to Pretrial Services Programs such as Bail Deviation, Own Recognizance, and Electronic Monitoring. Endorsement of County Qualifications: County employees who wish to qualify using experience gained in county classifications that are not at the level of the classifications listed above must provide verification of qualifying out-of-class experience by providing official documentation of additional responsibility bonus, out-of-class bonus, temporary assignment bonus or reclassification study with CEO Classification with your application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission . Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held a position at the level of any of the qualifying classifications listed above. Withhold Information: Interested applicants may file for this examination if they are within three (3) months (90 calendar days) of meeting the education requirements by the last day of filing. The names of such applicants will be withheld from the certification list until proof of completion of the required education has been submitted and verified. Additional Information Our Assessment Process EXAMINATION CONTENT : This examination will consist of a multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 100%, assessing: Professional Potential Achievement Coping with Uncertainty Responsibility Working to High Quality Standards Willingness to Learn Working Relationships Analyzing Information Learning Quickly Generating New Ideas Using Time Efficiently Adapting to Change Deductive Reasoning Life Experiences MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENT(S) ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST. NOTE: All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. DO NOT select "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position. Please add EStranger@hr.lacounty.gov , info@governmentjobs.com , talentcentral@shl.com , noreply@proctoru.com , and donot-reply@amcatmail.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component. Transfer of Test Responses: Applicants who are concurrently applying to Justice Program Senior Analyst (Exam No. JC3061A-R) or Justice Program Analyst (Exam No. JC3060A-R) will take the multiple choice assessment one time only . Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their responses automatically transferred to this examination. This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses may be transferred. Test Preparation Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary. An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ . Please click on "Find A Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section. Additional online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests . Eligibility Requirement The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible register for a period of six (6) months. Testing Accommodation If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation. How to Apply Applications must be submitted online only. We must receive your application before 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this web site. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements as listed on this job posting. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to verificationat any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment . Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and minimum requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified . SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. 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. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, you may borrow laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots from some public libraries throughout Los Angeles County to complete job applications. Have any questions about anything listed above? Contact us: Department Contact Name: Emily Stranger Department Contact Phone: (213) 866-7280 Department Contact Email: estranger@hr.lacounty.gov Exam Number: JC3059A-R Testing Accommodations Coordinator: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI) The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: 5/7/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Apr 20, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information Exam Number JC3059A-R Type of Recruitment OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY When to Submit Your Application: The application filing period will begin on Tuesday, April 23 , 2024 at 8:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) and will close on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) . Applications received after 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) will not be considered. The exam will reopen as the needs of the service require. Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits! Click here to see a list of employee benefits. Who We Are The County of Los Angeles is the largest employer in Southern California with over 112,000 employees across 36 departments and an operating budget of $36 billion. The County provides vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more. The Opportunity The Justice, Care, and Opportunities Department (JCOD) seeks highly-qualified and motivated individuals to fill Justice Program Associate positions. The Justice Program Associate will perform critical work on behalf of the Department. Where you will work At the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, 500 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, adjacent to Grand Park, and accessible to various forms of public transportation. A hybrid work schedule that allows for partial telework and partial onsite presence may be available for some positions but is not guaranteed. Essential Job Functions Position Responsibilities Research clients by identifying, locating, and extracting relevant client background data (e.g., by interviewing, searching databases, etc.) from varied sources to formulate and support recommendations to internal/external partners in the processing of justice involved clients. Prepares and compiles information by grouping and/or categorizing relevant data in meaningful ways to facilitate analysis. Reviews and compares vendor records to contract requirements to help ensure providers abide by their county agreements and help ensure the performance of programs serving justice impacted individuals. Interacts with a variety of individuals (e.g., supervisors, vendors, representatives of external agencies/organizations) when participating in meetings, mediating disputes, making presentations, providing advice and/or consultation services, etc. to communicate information, share ideas, present recommended solutions, gain agreement and coordinate activities. Organizes/coordinates internal and external activity while maintaining productivity and other statistics for use by a supervisor in an internal/external performance assessment. Monitors processes and programs by gathering and analyzing relevant information to ensure that processes are capable, stable, and that programs are proceeding as scheduled/intended. Help evaluate the effectiveness of various programs by comparing program outcomes to program goals to determine whether to continue, modify, or discontinue processes as needed. Performs various duties (interviewing, reviewing, communicating, creating/maintaining files, compiling/processing reports, and routing documents, etc.) by appropriately applying Federal and State laws, County and local ordinances, and departmental policies and procedures to ensure all work done complies with established guidelines and requirements. Requirements Requirements to Qualify Option I: A Bachelor's Degree* from an accredited college or university** -AND- one year of experience performing basic to routine analytical assignments including researching, analyzing, and communicating information, as well as recommending solutions to problems related to administrative or program support of a functional area. Option II: A Master's degree* or higher from an accredited college or university** in a discipline related to the core business function or mission of the department such as health, social services, or justice programs. Option III : Four years of experience performing basic to routine analytical assignments which involved interviewing, researching, analyzing, and communicating information, as well as recommending solutions to problems related to the administrative or program support of a functional area. Option IV: Three years of experience at the level of Senior Investigator Aid, Probation*** -OR- Four years of experience at the level of Investigator Aid, Probation****. License : A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation to carry out job-related essential functions. Physical Class : Light - This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. Special Requirement Information * In order to receive credit for a degree, you MUST attach a legible copy of your "official" diploma, "official" transcripts, or "official" letter from an accredited institution which shows the area of specialization at the time of filing (preferred), or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission. If you are unable to attach the required documents at the time of filing, you must email estranger@hr.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from the application submission. Please ensure to indicate the examination title and number in the subject of your email. **Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national, or international accrediting agencies, which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources (DHR). Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators. Inc. NOTE: For the purposes of this recruitment, fields of study that are to be considered a “discipline related to the core business function of the department” as outlined in the above Requirements to Qualify are as follows: Criminal Justice Judicial Administration Public Administration Behavioral/Social Sciences (Sociology; Counseling; Psychology; Applied Behavioral Science; Ethics; Communication; Political Science; Economics; Social Welfare) Education Health Services (Public Health; Human Biology and Society; Cognitive Science) Philosophy Business Management Cultural Studies (African American; Asian American; Native American etc..; Gender Studies) Labor Studies Liberal Arts Project Management *** In the County of Los Angeles, experience at the level of Senior Investigator Aid, Probation is defined as working within a team lead capacity, exercising independent judgement, and possessing knowledge of various Pretrial Services Programs such as Bail Deviation, Own Recognizance, and Electronic Monitoring. **** In the County of Los Angeles, experience at the level of Investigator Aid, Probation is defined as work consisting of more routine and less complex investigative activities such as telephone interviewing and compiling information from automated systems pertaining to Pretrial Services Programs such as Bail Deviation, Own Recognizance, and Electronic Monitoring. Endorsement of County Qualifications: County employees who wish to qualify using experience gained in county classifications that are not at the level of the classifications listed above must provide verification of qualifying out-of-class experience by providing official documentation of additional responsibility bonus, out-of-class bonus, temporary assignment bonus or reclassification study with CEO Classification with your application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission . Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held a position at the level of any of the qualifying classifications listed above. Withhold Information: Interested applicants may file for this examination if they are within three (3) months (90 calendar days) of meeting the education requirements by the last day of filing. The names of such applicants will be withheld from the certification list until proof of completion of the required education has been submitted and verified. Additional Information Our Assessment Process EXAMINATION CONTENT : This examination will consist of a multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 100%, assessing: Professional Potential Achievement Coping with Uncertainty Responsibility Working to High Quality Standards Willingness to Learn Working Relationships Analyzing Information Learning Quickly Generating New Ideas Using Time Efficiently Adapting to Change Deductive Reasoning Life Experiences MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENT(S) ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST. NOTE: All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. DO NOT select "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position. Please add EStranger@hr.lacounty.gov , info@governmentjobs.com , talentcentral@shl.com , noreply@proctoru.com , and donot-reply@amcatmail.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component. Transfer of Test Responses: Applicants who are concurrently applying to Justice Program Senior Analyst (Exam No. JC3061A-R) or Justice Program Analyst (Exam No. JC3060A-R) will take the multiple choice assessment one time only . Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their responses automatically transferred to this examination. This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses may be transferred. Test Preparation Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary. An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ . Please click on "Find A Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section. Additional online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests . Eligibility Requirement The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible register for a period of six (6) months. Testing Accommodation If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation. How to Apply Applications must be submitted online only. We must receive your application before 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this web site. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements as listed on this job posting. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to verificationat any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment . Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and minimum requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified . SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. 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. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, you may borrow laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots from some public libraries throughout Los Angeles County to complete job applications. Have any questions about anything listed above? Contact us: Department Contact Name: Emily Stranger Department Contact Phone: (213) 866-7280 Department Contact Email: estranger@hr.lacounty.gov Exam Number: JC3059A-R Testing Accommodations Coordinator: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI) The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: 5/7/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER H0829A-R TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity FIRST DAY OF FILING Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, over 112,000 employees in more than 36 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities, and many more. About Our Department The Executive Office performs a multi-functional support role in areas such as technology, staffing, procurement, and facilities resources, as well as the publication of information for the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors (the Board), various county departments, and the public. We are committed to providing excellent customer service to the Board and the people we serve in an efficient and friendly way. County of Los Angeles is recruiting highly motivated and career-minded individuals to fill the position of Senior Analyst, CEO - Sustainability . To view classification standards for the position, please click HERE . Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits! The County of Los Angeles offers an excellent benefits package that includes a Cafeteria Benefit Plan, Contributory Defined Benefit Retirement Plan, Deferred Compensation & Thrift Plans, and 12 paid Holidays. Click here to see a list of employee benefits. The Opportunity We are pursuing a qualified candidate to fill the Senior A nalyst, CEO - Sustainability position within the Los Angeles County’s Board of Supervisors. Under the direction of a Principal Analyst, CEO - Sustainability, assists the Chief Sustainability Office (CSO) to manage the County's Sustainability Plan. Essential Job Functions Supports the development and implementation of strategic plans related to the County’s sustainability efforts (e.g., energy, water, air quality, climate, solid and hazardous waste, parks and open space, public health, environmental justice, economy, workforce development, social equity, urban ecology, biodiversity and other sustainability-related programs). Leads staff (e.g., subordinate analysts, clerical and administrative staff). Assists in leading the sustainability program and/or project and policy implementation as directed by the Board of Supervisors or upper management on various sustainability issues (e.g., energy, water, air quality, climate, solid and hazardous waste, parks and open space, public health, environmental justice, economy, workforce development, social equity, urban ecology, biodiversity and other sustainability-related programs). Analyzes financial studies related to sustainability efforts. Represents the Office of the Board of Supervisors’ Chief Sustainability Office (e.g., in various meetings, workshops and conferences) for internal and external stakeholders. Prepares and reviews a variety of documents and presentations (e.g., narrative and technical reports, plans, financial studies, budget, grant proposals, correspondences, Board letters, contracts, memoranda, media content) related to Sustainability issues (e.g., energy, water, air quality, climate, solid and hazardous waste, parks and open space, public health, environmental justice, economy, workforce development, social equity, urban ecology, biodiversity and other sustainability-related programs). Works collaboratively with County departments . Requirements SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS: Three years of experience at the level of Analyst, CEO* analyzing and recommending solutions to problems in sustainability** (e.g. energy, climate, transportation, water quality and supply, solid and hazardous waste management, building and transportation decarbonization, clean technology, economic development, housing, and/or social/environmental equity). LICENSE: A valid California Class C Drivers License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *Experience at the level of Analyst, CEO in the County of Los Angeles is gained by providing professional staff support [e.g. drafting reports/memos/talking points for interviews and meetings, doing research (reviewing policy proposals/white papers, meeting with stakeholders), doing cost/benefit analysis, stakeholder engagement, drafting and conducting presentations] to the head of an organization in the planning, coordination, direction, and implementation of a sustainability plan or policies. **Analyzing and recommending solutions to problems in sustainability may include reviewing legislation or environmental reports, drafting policy proposals, attending or participating in meetings with advocacy or interest groups, and managing and evaluating data. No withholds are allowed in this examination. Additional Information Our Assessment Process Once we verify that you meet the Selection Requirements , we will invite you to take THREE (3) assessments of the proficiencies required for this job. Part I: Multiple choice and/or simulation assessments, weighted at 50%, covering: Professional Potential Achievement Coping with Uncertainty Responsibility Working to High Quality Standards Willingness to Learn Maintaining Good Working Relationships Analyzing Information Learning Quickly Generating New Ideas Using Time Efficiently Adapting to Change Reading Comprehension MULTIPLE CHOICE TESTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. Part II: An evaluation of training and experience, weighted at 30%, assessing: Professional Technical Knowledge of: Laws, Rules and Regulations pertaining to sustainability efforts Foundational concepts of sustainability including sustainable and equitable development and fundamental socio-ecological concepts and principles Understanding of public policy development and its application to supporting sustainability plans Relationship Building Community Focus CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE COMBINED SCORES FOR PART I AND PART II IN ORDER TO PROCEED TO PART III - WRITING ASSESSMENT. Part III: A writing assessment, weighted 20%, assessing English Structure and Content, Written Expression, and Prioritizing Information. CANDIDATES MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON PART III IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER. Multiple Choice and/or Simulation Assessment scores cannot be given over the phone. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please add the below email addresses to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. vcudiamat@hr.lacounty.gov jwilliam@hr.lacounty.gov info@governmentjobs.com talentcentral@shl.com donot-reply@amcatmail.com Los Angeles County will not accept claims of not receiving assessment invitations as a reason for a reschedule. Transfer of Test Components Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their responses automatically transferred to this examination. This examination contains components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses may be transferred. Test Preparation Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you in preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary. An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ . Please click on "Find A Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section. Additional online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice tests/ . Eligibility Information 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. Vacancy Information The resulting eligible register will be used to fill a vacancy at the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors as they occur. Available Shift Any Application and Filing Information Applications must be submitted online only. We must receive your application before 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing . Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the SELECTION REQUIREMENTS . Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Any additional documents, if any, must be received at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of application filing. Note: If you are unable to attach documentation to your online application, you may email it to vcudiamat@hr.lacounty.gov . Please ensure to reference your attachment by writing your full name, examination title, and examination number on the subject of your email. Important Note All information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified. No Sharing of User ID and Password We want you to have your own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's account may erase an applicant's original application record. Do you have a computer and internet access? 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. Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI) The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. Testing Accommodation If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation. Testing Accommodations Coordinator: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 Have any questions about anything listed above? Please contact: Department Contact Name: Virna-liza Cudiamat Department Contact Phone: (213) 351-2953 Department Contact Email: vcudiamat@hr.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER H0829A-R TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity FIRST DAY OF FILING Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, over 112,000 employees in more than 36 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities, and many more. About Our Department The Executive Office performs a multi-functional support role in areas such as technology, staffing, procurement, and facilities resources, as well as the publication of information for the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors (the Board), various county departments, and the public. We are committed to providing excellent customer service to the Board and the people we serve in an efficient and friendly way. County of Los Angeles is recruiting highly motivated and career-minded individuals to fill the position of Senior Analyst, CEO - Sustainability . To view classification standards for the position, please click HERE . Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits! The County of Los Angeles offers an excellent benefits package that includes a Cafeteria Benefit Plan, Contributory Defined Benefit Retirement Plan, Deferred Compensation & Thrift Plans, and 12 paid Holidays. Click here to see a list of employee benefits. The Opportunity We are pursuing a qualified candidate to fill the Senior A nalyst, CEO - Sustainability position within the Los Angeles County’s Board of Supervisors. Under the direction of a Principal Analyst, CEO - Sustainability, assists the Chief Sustainability Office (CSO) to manage the County's Sustainability Plan. Essential Job Functions Supports the development and implementation of strategic plans related to the County’s sustainability efforts (e.g., energy, water, air quality, climate, solid and hazardous waste, parks and open space, public health, environmental justice, economy, workforce development, social equity, urban ecology, biodiversity and other sustainability-related programs). Leads staff (e.g., subordinate analysts, clerical and administrative staff). Assists in leading the sustainability program and/or project and policy implementation as directed by the Board of Supervisors or upper management on various sustainability issues (e.g., energy, water, air quality, climate, solid and hazardous waste, parks and open space, public health, environmental justice, economy, workforce development, social equity, urban ecology, biodiversity and other sustainability-related programs). Analyzes financial studies related to sustainability efforts. Represents the Office of the Board of Supervisors’ Chief Sustainability Office (e.g., in various meetings, workshops and conferences) for internal and external stakeholders. Prepares and reviews a variety of documents and presentations (e.g., narrative and technical reports, plans, financial studies, budget, grant proposals, correspondences, Board letters, contracts, memoranda, media content) related to Sustainability issues (e.g., energy, water, air quality, climate, solid and hazardous waste, parks and open space, public health, environmental justice, economy, workforce development, social equity, urban ecology, biodiversity and other sustainability-related programs). Works collaboratively with County departments . Requirements SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS: Three years of experience at the level of Analyst, CEO* analyzing and recommending solutions to problems in sustainability** (e.g. energy, climate, transportation, water quality and supply, solid and hazardous waste management, building and transportation decarbonization, clean technology, economic development, housing, and/or social/environmental equity). LICENSE: A valid California Class C Drivers License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *Experience at the level of Analyst, CEO in the County of Los Angeles is gained by providing professional staff support [e.g. drafting reports/memos/talking points for interviews and meetings, doing research (reviewing policy proposals/white papers, meeting with stakeholders), doing cost/benefit analysis, stakeholder engagement, drafting and conducting presentations] to the head of an organization in the planning, coordination, direction, and implementation of a sustainability plan or policies. **Analyzing and recommending solutions to problems in sustainability may include reviewing legislation or environmental reports, drafting policy proposals, attending or participating in meetings with advocacy or interest groups, and managing and evaluating data. No withholds are allowed in this examination. Additional Information Our Assessment Process Once we verify that you meet the Selection Requirements , we will invite you to take THREE (3) assessments of the proficiencies required for this job. Part I: Multiple choice and/or simulation assessments, weighted at 50%, covering: Professional Potential Achievement Coping with Uncertainty Responsibility Working to High Quality Standards Willingness to Learn Maintaining Good Working Relationships Analyzing Information Learning Quickly Generating New Ideas Using Time Efficiently Adapting to Change Reading Comprehension MULTIPLE CHOICE TESTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. Part II: An evaluation of training and experience, weighted at 30%, assessing: Professional Technical Knowledge of: Laws, Rules and Regulations pertaining to sustainability efforts Foundational concepts of sustainability including sustainable and equitable development and fundamental socio-ecological concepts and principles Understanding of public policy development and its application to supporting sustainability plans Relationship Building Community Focus CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE COMBINED SCORES FOR PART I AND PART II IN ORDER TO PROCEED TO PART III - WRITING ASSESSMENT. Part III: A writing assessment, weighted 20%, assessing English Structure and Content, Written Expression, and Prioritizing Information. CANDIDATES MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON PART III IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER. Multiple Choice and/or Simulation Assessment scores cannot be given over the phone. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please add the below email addresses to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. vcudiamat@hr.lacounty.gov jwilliam@hr.lacounty.gov info@governmentjobs.com talentcentral@shl.com donot-reply@amcatmail.com Los Angeles County will not accept claims of not receiving assessment invitations as a reason for a reschedule. Transfer of Test Components Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their responses automatically transferred to this examination. This examination contains components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses may be transferred. Test Preparation Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you in preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary. An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ . Please click on "Find A Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section. Additional online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice tests/ . Eligibility Information 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. Vacancy Information The resulting eligible register will be used to fill a vacancy at the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors as they occur. Available Shift Any Application and Filing Information Applications must be submitted online only. We must receive your application before 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing . Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the SELECTION REQUIREMENTS . Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Any additional documents, if any, must be received at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of application filing. Note: If you are unable to attach documentation to your online application, you may email it to vcudiamat@hr.lacounty.gov . Please ensure to reference your attachment by writing your full name, examination title, and examination number on the subject of your email. Important Note All information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified. No Sharing of User ID and Password We want you to have your own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's account may erase an applicant's original application record. Do you have a computer and internet access? 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. Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI) The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. Testing Accommodation If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation. Testing Accommodations Coordinator: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 Have any questions about anything listed above? Please contact: Department Contact Name: Virna-liza Cudiamat Department Contact Phone: (213) 351-2953 Department Contact Email: vcudiamat@hr.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: Continuous