Cal State University (CSU) San Francisco
1600 Holloway Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94132, USA
*SFSU INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY* Working Title Basic Needs Coordinator with Housing Emphasis SF State University San Francisco State is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager. Applicants may visit titleix.sfsu.edu for more information on SF State's policy prohibiting discrimination, and how to file an online report using the procedures under Executive Order 1096 Revised. Inquiries can be directed to the campus Title IX Coordinator and Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Administrator by calling (415) 338-2032 or emailing vpsaem@sfsu.edu. San Francisco State is a 100% Smoke/Vapor-Free Campus. Smoking or Vaping of any tobacco/plant-based substance is not permitted on any University properties. The person holding this position may be considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. This position may be a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position may be required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission. Department Food + Shelter + Success Appointment Type Probationary Time Base Full time (1.0) Work Schedule 8:00am - 5:00pm; Monday through Friday Anticipated Hiring Range $5,025.00 - $5,375.00 Per Month ($60,300 - $64,500 Annually) Salary is commensurate with experience. Position Summary Under the general supervision of the Director for Basic Needs Initiatives, Basic Needs Coordinator with Housing Emphasis provides a range of support services and advocacy in relations to basic needs services and support, with an emphasis on facilitating navigation of housing stability for students. With a strategic focus on students facing economic or basic needs challenges, as well as students with historical graduation equity gaps the Basic Needs Coordinator is responsible for the planning, coordination, daily operations, and evaluation of a range of one on one, group, consultation, and advocacy services to support students seeking basic needs support, specific though not exclusively to housing stability support. This position also coordinated the support for all student participating in SFSU’s emergency housing program “Gator Crisis Housing”. The incumbent is also responsible for conducting educational workshops that help students navigate the bay area housing market and understand common scams or challenges to housing stability. The Basic Needs Coordinator works collaboratively with on- and off-campus partners to further develop sustainable student programs that promotes dignity, minimizes marginalization, advances Graduation Initiative 2025, and focuses on closing the educational equity gap for an ethnically and culturally diverse student population. The incumbent is responsible for marketing and outreach to increase visibility of student challenges and resources in a manner that promotes health equity, social justice, cultural humility, and diversity concepts. The Basic Needs Coordinator also supervises student peer navigators, and/or advises student volunteers. Position Information Housing Navigation Support Facilitate assessments and problem-solving services with students experiencing a current or potential housing crisis to determine appropriate action and referrals. Provide short-term case management to support students with off-campus housing stabilization. Work collaboratively with on campus case managers to create a plan of action to address the current crisis and find longer term housing stability. Assist students in applying for on-campus emergency grant aid programs. When appropriate, provide referrals and warm hand-offs to established community-based organizations who facilitate rapid rehousing, coordinated entry, and emergency shelter entry services. Provided workshop’s and one on one (non-legal) consultation to supports with on and off campus housing matters such as: Advice about transitioning from on to off campus housing (or off to on campus housing) Housing search and identifying appropriate housing options Finding housemates Mediation resources and tenant/landlord relationships Budgeting for and finding resources to support affording housing Support the Gator Crisis Housing Program Coordinate the intake process for all new Gator Crisis Housing Students. Coordination includes all intake paperwork, check-in process, check-out process, and coordination of an exit plan. Act as the main point of contact for all students housed in Gator Crisis Housing. Provide housing with all necessary paperwork for student placements. Coordinate facility management for designated program apartments by collaborating with housing facilities and managing supply orders for each unit. On-and-Off Campus Strategic Partnerships for Basic Needs Develop and maintain a database of property managers, landlord, housing complexes, or listers that provide affordable or student friendly housing options for SF State students. Conduct bi-annual assessment of off-campus housing needs and resources. Work with campus partners, such as Housing, Residential Life, the Dean of Students, Financial Aid, Capital Planning, Design & Construction, University Cooperation, Associated Students, the Office of the President, and others to create and develop partnerships that develop and support affordable off-campus housing options for students. Identify and establish relationships with off-campus affordable housing or housing justice organizations in support of expanded options for off-campus housing and housing stability. Other Duties as Assigned At All Times Demonstrate behaviors that are in line with the User Friendly Principles (P530C) and Principles of Conduct for a Multi-Cultural University (P30D). Demonstrate safe work practices for oneself, others and the office environment. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge and Abilities: The following knowledge and abilities, as well as those listed at the lower levels in the Student Services Professional series, are required for appointment into this classification: thorough knowledge of the principles of individual and group behavior; general knowledge of the principles, practices and trends of the Student Services field, as well as general knowledge of the policies, procedures, and practices of the program area to which assigned; general knowledge of individual counseling techniques; general knowledge, or the ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge, of the organizational procedures and activities of the specific campus to which the position is assigned; working knowledge of student services programs outside the program to which immediately assigned; ability to analyze complex situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action; advise students individually and in groups on complex student-related matters; determine appropriate courses of action and proper techniques to utilize while engaged with individuals in personal interactions of an argumentative or sensitive nature; interpret and evaluate descriptions and explanations of problems brought forward by individuals or student organizations, analyze and define the problem, draw valid conclusions and project consequences of various alternative courses of action; carry out a variety of professionally complex assignments without detailed instructions; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals. Experience: Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience. One year in the program area to which assigned may be preferred but is not required. A master’s degree in counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience. A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling or guidance may be substituted for the three years of experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional career or personal counseling. Education: Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field, including or supplemented by upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution where such are job-related. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in social work, Counseling, Public Health, Student Affairs, or related field. Demonstrated ability to develop a strong working knowledge of local community housing resources, the bay area rental market, tenants’ rights and legal protections, and local and state housing benefit programs and other economic stability resources. Experience in a multicultural, urban setting. Demonstrated ability to use organizational skills to efficiently develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate student-facing programs. Insight into the cause-and-effect relationships of financial aid, cost of living, and off campus housing that impact housing insecurity. Experience working with local community resources and developing partnerships that enhance student success. Demonstrated ability in managing difficult and complex situations involving under resources and high-need students. Demonstrated effectiveness in working with college age populations, and providing student services to communities with a diverse population of individuals from a wide variety of countries of origin; with multi-racial, ethnic and cultural identities; multi-gender and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQQ) identities; disabilities; and a myriad of beliefs. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with campus departments including the Office of Student Life, Basic Needs Programs, Financial Aid, Housing, Residential Life and Undergraduate Advising Core Competencies - embody the following competencies: Bias toward collaboration and teamwork. Effective oral, written, and nonverbal communication skills. Customer/Client Focus with an emphasis in problem solving and resolution. Personal effectiveness and credibility as demonstrated by interpersonal and professional confidence. Diversity and inclusion. Pre-Employment Requirements This position requires the successful completion of a background check. Eligibility to Work Applicants must be able to provide proof of US Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, within three business days from their date of hire. Benefits Threaded through our Total Compensation package is a commitment to Bridging Life's Transitions. SF State is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive program that rewards efforts that are appreciated by your colleagues, students and the customers we serve. We offer a competitive compensation package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension, 401k, Healthcare Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Vacation and Sick Leave as well as State Holidays and a dynamic Fee Waiver program, all geared towards the University's commitment to attract, motivate and retain our employee. CSUEU Position (For CSUEU Positions Only) Eligible and qualified on-campus applicants, currently in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9 are given hiring preference. Additional Information SF STATE IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (i.e. H1-B VISAS). Thank you for your interest in employment with California State University (CSU). CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. Because of this, CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California with very limited exception. While this position may be eligible for occasional telework, all work is expected to be performed in the state of California, and this position is assigned to on-campus operations. CSU strongly encourages faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process are encouraged to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to hrwww@campus.edu. The Human Resources office is open Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and can be reached at (415) 338-1872. Please note that this position, position requirements, application deadline and/or any other component of this position is subject to change or cancellation at any time. Advertised: Mar 26 2024 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Closing Date/Time:
Mar 27, 2024
*SFSU INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY* Working Title Basic Needs Coordinator with Housing Emphasis SF State University San Francisco State is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager. Applicants may visit titleix.sfsu.edu for more information on SF State's policy prohibiting discrimination, and how to file an online report using the procedures under Executive Order 1096 Revised. Inquiries can be directed to the campus Title IX Coordinator and Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Administrator by calling (415) 338-2032 or emailing vpsaem@sfsu.edu. San Francisco State is a 100% Smoke/Vapor-Free Campus. Smoking or Vaping of any tobacco/plant-based substance is not permitted on any University properties. The person holding this position may be considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. This position may be a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position may be required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission. Department Food + Shelter + Success Appointment Type Probationary Time Base Full time (1.0) Work Schedule 8:00am - 5:00pm; Monday through Friday Anticipated Hiring Range $5,025.00 - $5,375.00 Per Month ($60,300 - $64,500 Annually) Salary is commensurate with experience. Position Summary Under the general supervision of the Director for Basic Needs Initiatives, Basic Needs Coordinator with Housing Emphasis provides a range of support services and advocacy in relations to basic needs services and support, with an emphasis on facilitating navigation of housing stability for students. With a strategic focus on students facing economic or basic needs challenges, as well as students with historical graduation equity gaps the Basic Needs Coordinator is responsible for the planning, coordination, daily operations, and evaluation of a range of one on one, group, consultation, and advocacy services to support students seeking basic needs support, specific though not exclusively to housing stability support. This position also coordinated the support for all student participating in SFSU’s emergency housing program “Gator Crisis Housing”. The incumbent is also responsible for conducting educational workshops that help students navigate the bay area housing market and understand common scams or challenges to housing stability. The Basic Needs Coordinator works collaboratively with on- and off-campus partners to further develop sustainable student programs that promotes dignity, minimizes marginalization, advances Graduation Initiative 2025, and focuses on closing the educational equity gap for an ethnically and culturally diverse student population. The incumbent is responsible for marketing and outreach to increase visibility of student challenges and resources in a manner that promotes health equity, social justice, cultural humility, and diversity concepts. The Basic Needs Coordinator also supervises student peer navigators, and/or advises student volunteers. Position Information Housing Navigation Support Facilitate assessments and problem-solving services with students experiencing a current or potential housing crisis to determine appropriate action and referrals. Provide short-term case management to support students with off-campus housing stabilization. Work collaboratively with on campus case managers to create a plan of action to address the current crisis and find longer term housing stability. Assist students in applying for on-campus emergency grant aid programs. When appropriate, provide referrals and warm hand-offs to established community-based organizations who facilitate rapid rehousing, coordinated entry, and emergency shelter entry services. Provided workshop’s and one on one (non-legal) consultation to supports with on and off campus housing matters such as: Advice about transitioning from on to off campus housing (or off to on campus housing) Housing search and identifying appropriate housing options Finding housemates Mediation resources and tenant/landlord relationships Budgeting for and finding resources to support affording housing Support the Gator Crisis Housing Program Coordinate the intake process for all new Gator Crisis Housing Students. Coordination includes all intake paperwork, check-in process, check-out process, and coordination of an exit plan. Act as the main point of contact for all students housed in Gator Crisis Housing. Provide housing with all necessary paperwork for student placements. Coordinate facility management for designated program apartments by collaborating with housing facilities and managing supply orders for each unit. On-and-Off Campus Strategic Partnerships for Basic Needs Develop and maintain a database of property managers, landlord, housing complexes, or listers that provide affordable or student friendly housing options for SF State students. Conduct bi-annual assessment of off-campus housing needs and resources. Work with campus partners, such as Housing, Residential Life, the Dean of Students, Financial Aid, Capital Planning, Design & Construction, University Cooperation, Associated Students, the Office of the President, and others to create and develop partnerships that develop and support affordable off-campus housing options for students. Identify and establish relationships with off-campus affordable housing or housing justice organizations in support of expanded options for off-campus housing and housing stability. Other Duties as Assigned At All Times Demonstrate behaviors that are in line with the User Friendly Principles (P530C) and Principles of Conduct for a Multi-Cultural University (P30D). Demonstrate safe work practices for oneself, others and the office environment. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge and Abilities: The following knowledge and abilities, as well as those listed at the lower levels in the Student Services Professional series, are required for appointment into this classification: thorough knowledge of the principles of individual and group behavior; general knowledge of the principles, practices and trends of the Student Services field, as well as general knowledge of the policies, procedures, and practices of the program area to which assigned; general knowledge of individual counseling techniques; general knowledge, or the ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge, of the organizational procedures and activities of the specific campus to which the position is assigned; working knowledge of student services programs outside the program to which immediately assigned; ability to analyze complex situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action; advise students individually and in groups on complex student-related matters; determine appropriate courses of action and proper techniques to utilize while engaged with individuals in personal interactions of an argumentative or sensitive nature; interpret and evaluate descriptions and explanations of problems brought forward by individuals or student organizations, analyze and define the problem, draw valid conclusions and project consequences of various alternative courses of action; carry out a variety of professionally complex assignments without detailed instructions; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals. Experience: Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience. One year in the program area to which assigned may be preferred but is not required. A master’s degree in counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience. A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling or guidance may be substituted for the three years of experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional career or personal counseling. Education: Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field, including or supplemented by upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution where such are job-related. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in social work, Counseling, Public Health, Student Affairs, or related field. Demonstrated ability to develop a strong working knowledge of local community housing resources, the bay area rental market, tenants’ rights and legal protections, and local and state housing benefit programs and other economic stability resources. Experience in a multicultural, urban setting. Demonstrated ability to use organizational skills to efficiently develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate student-facing programs. Insight into the cause-and-effect relationships of financial aid, cost of living, and off campus housing that impact housing insecurity. Experience working with local community resources and developing partnerships that enhance student success. Demonstrated ability in managing difficult and complex situations involving under resources and high-need students. Demonstrated effectiveness in working with college age populations, and providing student services to communities with a diverse population of individuals from a wide variety of countries of origin; with multi-racial, ethnic and cultural identities; multi-gender and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQQ) identities; disabilities; and a myriad of beliefs. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with campus departments including the Office of Student Life, Basic Needs Programs, Financial Aid, Housing, Residential Life and Undergraduate Advising Core Competencies - embody the following competencies: Bias toward collaboration and teamwork. Effective oral, written, and nonverbal communication skills. Customer/Client Focus with an emphasis in problem solving and resolution. Personal effectiveness and credibility as demonstrated by interpersonal and professional confidence. Diversity and inclusion. Pre-Employment Requirements This position requires the successful completion of a background check. Eligibility to Work Applicants must be able to provide proof of US Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, within three business days from their date of hire. Benefits Threaded through our Total Compensation package is a commitment to Bridging Life's Transitions. SF State is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive program that rewards efforts that are appreciated by your colleagues, students and the customers we serve. We offer a competitive compensation package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension, 401k, Healthcare Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Vacation and Sick Leave as well as State Holidays and a dynamic Fee Waiver program, all geared towards the University's commitment to attract, motivate and retain our employee. CSUEU Position (For CSUEU Positions Only) Eligible and qualified on-campus applicants, currently in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9 are given hiring preference. Additional Information SF STATE IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (i.e. H1-B VISAS). Thank you for your interest in employment with California State University (CSU). CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. Because of this, CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California with very limited exception. While this position may be eligible for occasional telework, all work is expected to be performed in the state of California, and this position is assigned to on-campus operations. CSU strongly encourages faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process are encouraged to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to hrwww@campus.edu. The Human Resources office is open Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and can be reached at (415) 338-1872. Please note that this position, position requirements, application deadline and/or any other component of this position is subject to change or cancellation at any time. Advertised: Mar 26 2024 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Closing Date/Time:
Cal State University (CSU) San Francisco
1600 Holloway Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94132, USA
Working Title Basic Needs Stability Coordinator SF State University San Francisco State is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager. Applicants may visit titleix.sfsu.edu for more information on SF State's policy prohibiting discrimination, and how to file an online report using the procedures under Executive Order 1096 Revised. Inquiries can be directed to the campus Title IX Coordinator and Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Administrator by calling (415) 338-2032 or emailing vpsaem@sfsu.edu. San Francisco State is a 100% Smoke/Vapor-Free Campus. Smoking or Vaping of any tobacco/plant-based substance is not permitted on any University properties. The person holding this position may be considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. This position may be a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position may be required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission. Department Food+ Shelter+ Success Appointment Type This is a Temporary position with a duration of one-year from start date. This Temporary appointment can be concluded prior to the stated temporary appointment end date, normally with a two-week notice period. Permanent status may be earned in this position if it is renewed for four years without a break in service in accordance with collective bargaining agreement provisions period. Time Base Full time (1.0 FTE) Work Schedule 8:00am - 5:00pm; Monday through Friday Anticipated Hiring Range $5,025.00 - $5,375.00 Per Month ($60,300.00 - $64,500.00 Annually) Salary is commensurate with experience. Position Summary Reporting to the Director of Food+Shelter+Success, the Basic Needs Stability Coordinator, works with students to explore safe and affordable housing and food stability options, coordinates and implements the HOPE Response Team, and explores crisis resources in a way that promotes dignity, minimizes marginalization, advances Graduation Initiative 2025, and focuses on closing the educational equity gap for an ethnically and culturally diverse student population. The incumbent assesses student situations and provides helps identify on-campus resources to refer students for case management, problem solving, and support. The Basic Needs Stability Coordinator works closely with the case managers within the Dean-on-Call program and the Dean of Students Office to facilitate student stability during unexpected student crisis, including housing instability, food instability, and finite financial crisis situations. The incumbent supports students with requests and placement in Gator Crisis Housing, SF State’s short-term crisis housing program and connects with community partners through the Rapid Rehousing Grant program to refer complex student cases to local community resources. The incumbent facilitates outreach, education, and trainings for the campus community to increase visibility of housing, food, and financial security resources in a manner that promotes health equity, social justice, cultural humility, and diversity concepts. This position works closely with the financial aid literacy coordinator, the Dean-on-Call program, the Dean of Students Office, Housing, Dining, & Conference Services, Associated Students, First Year Experience Committee, Veteran’s Services, Disability Programs & Resource Center, and Career Services & Leadership Development. Position Information Provide Direct Support for Students Experiencing a Current or Potential Housing Insecurity Facilitate assessments and problem-solving services with students experiencing a current or potential housing crisis to determine appropriate action and referrals. Provide short-term case management to support students with off-campus housing stabilization. Work collaboratively with on campus case managers to create a plan of action to address the current crisis and find longer term housing stability. Assist students in applying for on-campus emergency grant aid programs. When appropriate, provide referrals and warm hand-offs to established community-based organizations who facilitate rapid rehousing, coordinated entry, and emergency shelter entry services. Can serve as lead consultant on student cases and support to department staff and partners. FSS Team Leadership Involvement Lead meetings with rapid rehousing partners and serve as the main contact for the rapid rehousing referral process. Leads the coordination and implementation of the HOPE Response Team, collaborating closely with campus partners from the financial aid office, office of international programs, graduate studies, residential life, and the dean of student’s office. Leads the facilitation and implementation of the Basic Needs Initiative emergency funding program within the framework of Food+Shelter+Success. Designs Outreach, Education, and Community Connection Establish functional partnerships with city and county agencies, community, and faith-based organizations in order to effectively refer eligible students to off-campus rapid rehousing programs, emergency shelters, and wraparound case management. Facilitate partnerships with agencies who work to provide advocacy and support for renter’s rights. Facilitate presentations and trainings for student organizations, groups, classes, departments, and colleges. Works closely with Financial Aid to co-host financial literacy workshops and promote financial literacy courses to students who experience general financial anxiety around the cost of attendance. Conduct educational workshops for incoming and first-year students about housing related topics, such as: navigating the housing market, budgeting, maintaining healthy food security, roommate conflicts, financial literacy, etc. Ensure campus programs, outreach materials, and communications are sensitive and inclusive of housing, food, and financial insecurity. Other Duties as Assigned At All Times: Demonstrate behaviors that are in line with the User Friendly Principles (P530C) and Principles of Conduct for a Multi-Cultural University (P30D). Demonstrate safe work practices for oneself, others and the office environment. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge and Abilities: The following knowledge and abilities as well as those listed at lower levels in the Student Services Professional series are required for appointment to this classification. Thorough knowledge of the principles of individual and group behavior. General knowledge of the principles, practices and trends of the Student Services field as well as general knowledge of the policies, procedures and practices of the program area to which assigned; general knowledge of individual counseling techniques; general knowledge, or the ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge, of the organizational procedures and activities of the specific campus to which the position is assigned. Working knowledge of student services programs outside the program to which immediately assigned. Ability to analyze complex situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action; advise students individually and in groups on complex student-related matters; determine appropriate courses of action and proper techniques to utilize while engaged with individuals in personal interactions of an argumentative or sensitive nature; interpret and evaluate descriptions and explanations of problems brought forward by individuals or student organizations, analyze and define the problem, draw valid conclusions and project consequences of various alternative courses of action; carry out a variety of professionally complex assignments without detailed instructions; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals. Experience: Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience. One year in the program area to which assigned may be preferred but is not required. A master’s degree in counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience. A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling or guidance may be substituted for the three years of experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional career or personal counseling. Education: Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field, including or supplemented by upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution where such are job-related. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in student affairs, Public or Business Administration, Social Work, or related field. Experience in a multi-cultural, urban setting. Demonstrated ability to facilitate successful housing security services and supports to challenging housing environments. Knowledge of the Bay Area housing industry, trends, and all aspects of educational programming including: lease negotiation; roommate matching; marketing and publicity; and financial literacy. Demonstrated ability to use organizational skills to efficiently implement, coordinate, and evaluate student-facing programs. Experience working and developing partnerships with local community resources that enhance student success and housing security. Demonstrated ability in managing difficult and complex situations involving under-resourced and high-need students. Demonstrated effectiveness in working with college-aged populations while providing student services to communities with a diverse population of individuals, as well as from a wide variety of countries of origin, that include: multi-racial, multi-ethnic, and multi-cultural identities; multi-gender, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQQ) identities; students with disabilities; and students with a myriad of beliefs. Demonstrated ability to develop a strong working knowledge of campus, local community, and private health and welfare resources. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with campus departments including the Office of Student Life/Dean of Students, Housing Office, First Year Experience, Residential Life and Case Management Teams. Core Competencies - embody the following competencies: Bias toward collaboration and teamwork. Effective oral, written and nonverbal communication skills Customer/Client Focus with an emphasis in problem solving and resolution. Personal effectiveness and credibility as demonstrated by interpersonal and professional confidence. Diversity and inclusion Environmental/Physical/Special Incumbent must be able to competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty, and staffs. Some evening and weekend hours may be required. Pre-Employment Requirements This position requires the successful completion of a background check. Eligibility to Work Applicants must be able to provide proof of US Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, within three business days from their date of hire. Benefits Threaded through our Total Compensation package is a commitment to Bridging Life's Transitions. SF State is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive program that rewards efforts that are appreciated by your colleagues, students and the customers we serve. We offer a competitive compensation package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension, 401k, Healthcare Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Vacation and Sick Leave as well as State Holidays and a dynamic Fee Waiver program, all geared towards the University's commitment to attract, motivate and retain our employee. CSUEU Position (For CSUEU Positions Only) Eligible and qualified on-campus applicants, currently in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9 are given hiring preference. Additional Information SF STATE IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (i.e. H1-B VISAS). Thank you for your interest in employment with California State University (CSU). CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. Because of this, CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California with very limited exception. While this position may be eligible for occasional telework, all work is expected to be performed in the state of California, and this position is assigned to on-campus operations. CSU strongly encourages faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process are encouraged to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to hrwww@campus.edu. The Human Resources office is open Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and can be reached at (415) 338-1872. Please note that this position, position requirements, application deadline and/or any other component of this position is subject to change or cancellation at any time. Advertised: Mar 19 2024 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Closing Date/Time:
Mar 20, 2024
Working Title Basic Needs Stability Coordinator SF State University San Francisco State is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager. Applicants may visit titleix.sfsu.edu for more information on SF State's policy prohibiting discrimination, and how to file an online report using the procedures under Executive Order 1096 Revised. Inquiries can be directed to the campus Title IX Coordinator and Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Administrator by calling (415) 338-2032 or emailing vpsaem@sfsu.edu. San Francisco State is a 100% Smoke/Vapor-Free Campus. Smoking or Vaping of any tobacco/plant-based substance is not permitted on any University properties. The person holding this position may be considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. This position may be a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position may be required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission. Department Food+ Shelter+ Success Appointment Type This is a Temporary position with a duration of one-year from start date. This Temporary appointment can be concluded prior to the stated temporary appointment end date, normally with a two-week notice period. Permanent status may be earned in this position if it is renewed for four years without a break in service in accordance with collective bargaining agreement provisions period. Time Base Full time (1.0 FTE) Work Schedule 8:00am - 5:00pm; Monday through Friday Anticipated Hiring Range $5,025.00 - $5,375.00 Per Month ($60,300.00 - $64,500.00 Annually) Salary is commensurate with experience. Position Summary Reporting to the Director of Food+Shelter+Success, the Basic Needs Stability Coordinator, works with students to explore safe and affordable housing and food stability options, coordinates and implements the HOPE Response Team, and explores crisis resources in a way that promotes dignity, minimizes marginalization, advances Graduation Initiative 2025, and focuses on closing the educational equity gap for an ethnically and culturally diverse student population. The incumbent assesses student situations and provides helps identify on-campus resources to refer students for case management, problem solving, and support. The Basic Needs Stability Coordinator works closely with the case managers within the Dean-on-Call program and the Dean of Students Office to facilitate student stability during unexpected student crisis, including housing instability, food instability, and finite financial crisis situations. The incumbent supports students with requests and placement in Gator Crisis Housing, SF State’s short-term crisis housing program and connects with community partners through the Rapid Rehousing Grant program to refer complex student cases to local community resources. The incumbent facilitates outreach, education, and trainings for the campus community to increase visibility of housing, food, and financial security resources in a manner that promotes health equity, social justice, cultural humility, and diversity concepts. This position works closely with the financial aid literacy coordinator, the Dean-on-Call program, the Dean of Students Office, Housing, Dining, & Conference Services, Associated Students, First Year Experience Committee, Veteran’s Services, Disability Programs & Resource Center, and Career Services & Leadership Development. Position Information Provide Direct Support for Students Experiencing a Current or Potential Housing Insecurity Facilitate assessments and problem-solving services with students experiencing a current or potential housing crisis to determine appropriate action and referrals. Provide short-term case management to support students with off-campus housing stabilization. Work collaboratively with on campus case managers to create a plan of action to address the current crisis and find longer term housing stability. Assist students in applying for on-campus emergency grant aid programs. When appropriate, provide referrals and warm hand-offs to established community-based organizations who facilitate rapid rehousing, coordinated entry, and emergency shelter entry services. Can serve as lead consultant on student cases and support to department staff and partners. FSS Team Leadership Involvement Lead meetings with rapid rehousing partners and serve as the main contact for the rapid rehousing referral process. Leads the coordination and implementation of the HOPE Response Team, collaborating closely with campus partners from the financial aid office, office of international programs, graduate studies, residential life, and the dean of student’s office. Leads the facilitation and implementation of the Basic Needs Initiative emergency funding program within the framework of Food+Shelter+Success. Designs Outreach, Education, and Community Connection Establish functional partnerships with city and county agencies, community, and faith-based organizations in order to effectively refer eligible students to off-campus rapid rehousing programs, emergency shelters, and wraparound case management. Facilitate partnerships with agencies who work to provide advocacy and support for renter’s rights. Facilitate presentations and trainings for student organizations, groups, classes, departments, and colleges. Works closely with Financial Aid to co-host financial literacy workshops and promote financial literacy courses to students who experience general financial anxiety around the cost of attendance. Conduct educational workshops for incoming and first-year students about housing related topics, such as: navigating the housing market, budgeting, maintaining healthy food security, roommate conflicts, financial literacy, etc. Ensure campus programs, outreach materials, and communications are sensitive and inclusive of housing, food, and financial insecurity. Other Duties as Assigned At All Times: Demonstrate behaviors that are in line with the User Friendly Principles (P530C) and Principles of Conduct for a Multi-Cultural University (P30D). Demonstrate safe work practices for oneself, others and the office environment. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge and Abilities: The following knowledge and abilities as well as those listed at lower levels in the Student Services Professional series are required for appointment to this classification. Thorough knowledge of the principles of individual and group behavior. General knowledge of the principles, practices and trends of the Student Services field as well as general knowledge of the policies, procedures and practices of the program area to which assigned; general knowledge of individual counseling techniques; general knowledge, or the ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge, of the organizational procedures and activities of the specific campus to which the position is assigned. Working knowledge of student services programs outside the program to which immediately assigned. Ability to analyze complex situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action; advise students individually and in groups on complex student-related matters; determine appropriate courses of action and proper techniques to utilize while engaged with individuals in personal interactions of an argumentative or sensitive nature; interpret and evaluate descriptions and explanations of problems brought forward by individuals or student organizations, analyze and define the problem, draw valid conclusions and project consequences of various alternative courses of action; carry out a variety of professionally complex assignments without detailed instructions; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals. Experience: Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience. One year in the program area to which assigned may be preferred but is not required. A master’s degree in counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience. A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling or guidance may be substituted for the three years of experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional career or personal counseling. Education: Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field, including or supplemented by upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution where such are job-related. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in student affairs, Public or Business Administration, Social Work, or related field. Experience in a multi-cultural, urban setting. Demonstrated ability to facilitate successful housing security services and supports to challenging housing environments. Knowledge of the Bay Area housing industry, trends, and all aspects of educational programming including: lease negotiation; roommate matching; marketing and publicity; and financial literacy. Demonstrated ability to use organizational skills to efficiently implement, coordinate, and evaluate student-facing programs. Experience working and developing partnerships with local community resources that enhance student success and housing security. Demonstrated ability in managing difficult and complex situations involving under-resourced and high-need students. Demonstrated effectiveness in working with college-aged populations while providing student services to communities with a diverse population of individuals, as well as from a wide variety of countries of origin, that include: multi-racial, multi-ethnic, and multi-cultural identities; multi-gender, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQQ) identities; students with disabilities; and students with a myriad of beliefs. Demonstrated ability to develop a strong working knowledge of campus, local community, and private health and welfare resources. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with campus departments including the Office of Student Life/Dean of Students, Housing Office, First Year Experience, Residential Life and Case Management Teams. Core Competencies - embody the following competencies: Bias toward collaboration and teamwork. Effective oral, written and nonverbal communication skills Customer/Client Focus with an emphasis in problem solving and resolution. Personal effectiveness and credibility as demonstrated by interpersonal and professional confidence. Diversity and inclusion Environmental/Physical/Special Incumbent must be able to competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty, and staffs. Some evening and weekend hours may be required. Pre-Employment Requirements This position requires the successful completion of a background check. Eligibility to Work Applicants must be able to provide proof of US Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, within three business days from their date of hire. Benefits Threaded through our Total Compensation package is a commitment to Bridging Life's Transitions. SF State is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive program that rewards efforts that are appreciated by your colleagues, students and the customers we serve. We offer a competitive compensation package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension, 401k, Healthcare Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Vacation and Sick Leave as well as State Holidays and a dynamic Fee Waiver program, all geared towards the University's commitment to attract, motivate and retain our employee. CSUEU Position (For CSUEU Positions Only) Eligible and qualified on-campus applicants, currently in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9 are given hiring preference. Additional Information SF STATE IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (i.e. H1-B VISAS). Thank you for your interest in employment with California State University (CSU). CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. Because of this, CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California with very limited exception. While this position may be eligible for occasional telework, all work is expected to be performed in the state of California, and this position is assigned to on-campus operations. CSU strongly encourages faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process are encouraged to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to hrwww@campus.edu. The Human Resources office is open Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and can be reached at (415) 338-1872. Please note that this position, position requirements, application deadline and/or any other component of this position is subject to change or cancellation at any time. Advertised: Mar 19 2024 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Closing Date/Time:
Contra Costa County, CA
Contra Costa County, California, United States
The Position Why Join Contra Costa Health? Contra Costa County is one of the few counties in the nation to offer a full spectrum of health-related services under one organizational structure. The Contra Costa Health Department has over 5,200 employees in nine (9) divisions which include the Office of the Director (OOD), Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) and Health Centers (HCs), Public Health (PH), Behavioral Health (BH), Emergency Management System (EMS), Environmental Health (EH), Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT), Health, Housing and Homeless (H3), and Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP). This is an exciting time to join Contra Costa Health as we are recruiting to fill Medical Social Worker II positions in both inpatient and outpatient settings! These positions are located in the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCMRC), Health Centers (HCs), Behavioral Health (BH) programs, as well as Public Health (PH) programs catered to Children’s Services. In order to provide the best services to our patients and community, we strive to recruit motivated, forward-thinking, results-driven staff. We are looking for someone who: Is a critical thinker - resourceful and creative with problem-solving. Exhibits efficient organizational skills. Has exceptional communication skills, both verbally and written. Is responsive and professional in working with challenging patients, work situations, and systems. Exhibits empathy and cultural competence. Can be flexible in a fast-paced environment - able to manage their time and prioritize tasks. What you will typically be responsible for: Interview families and clients/participants with intensive care management, to arrive at a comprehensive assessment of needs. Interagency coordination and collaboration. Attending and actively participating in interdisciplinary rounds or team meetings, to review client needs and plans. Reviewing and maintaining chart documentation that is timely, clear, relevant, and thorough. Offering consultation and recommendation regarding patient care and discharge planning to medical and ancillary teams. Communicating and providing outreach to clients with increased psychosocial needs, e.g., crisis intervention, addressing basic needs (food, housing). A few reasons why you might love this job: The work is rewarding and interesting, with ongoing learning opportunities. Ability to work independently, as well as with a team. Great staff with a culture of supporting one another in a collaborative way. Ample opportunities for creative problem solving. A few challenges you might face in this job: Intense cases with diverse needs. Maintaining self-care when working with overly stressed clients and families. May encounter intense emotional reactions to medical, psychiatric, or psychosocial factors, requiring the ability to stay calm under pressure. Fast-paced environment with competing demands, requiring frequent re-prioritizing. Competencies Required: Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability Informing: Proactively obtaining and sharing information Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires Fact Finding: Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question Self-Management: Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability Handling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity Writing: Communicating effectively in writing Reading Comprehension: Understanding and using written information Handling & Resolving Conflict: Managing interpersonally strained situations Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner Interpersonal Savvy: Considering and responding appropriately to the needs and feelings of others in different situations, including diverse backgrounds and cultures Involving Others (Engaging Teams): Engaging others for input, contribution, and shared responsibility for outcomes Leading Cross-Divisional Collaboration: Demonstrating cooperation and teamwork while working within and across divisions and teams Negotiating: Reaching mutually satisfying agreements and compromise To read the complete job description, please click here . The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future openings for up to six (6) months. Minimum Qualifications **PLEASE BE SURE TO ATTACH PROOF OF YOUR EDUCATION TO YOUR APPLICATION.** Education: Possession of a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a closely related behavioral science field. Experience: Two (2) years of full-time experience providing counseling and/or social work services to medical patients. Substitution for Education and Experience: Possession of a Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a closely related behavioral science field and either: a) two years of full-time or its equivalent experience as a Medical Social Worker I in Contra Costa County; or b) three years of full-time or its equivalent experience providing counseling and/or social work services to medical patients. Substitution for Academic Major: One (1) additional year of qualifying experience of the type noted above may be substituted for the required major. Desirable Qualifications: Knowledge of multisystem resources (Regional Center of the East Bay, School District, Behavioral Health, IHSS and so forth) Knowledge of conservatorship, guardianship and other court documents Post-Master’s experience of at least one year working with medical patients Experience working with mental health and substance use disorders (including knowledge of commonly associated behaviors) Knowledge of the health care industry and insurance, such as Medicare and Medi-Cal Selection Process 1. Application Filing and Evaluation : All applicants must apply online at www.cccounty.us/hr and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date. Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of filing. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process. 2. Training and Experience Evaluation : Candidates who clearly demonstrate that they possess the minimum qualifications will have their training and experience evaluated. The responses to the supplemental questions, at the time of filing, will be evaluated to determine each candidate's relevant education, training, and/or experience as presented on the application and supplemental questionnaire. (Weighted 100%) The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices. For recruitment questions, please contact Health Services Personnel, Recruitment Team at Exams@cchealth.org . For any technical issues, please contact the Government Jobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627. CONVICTION HISTORY After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to 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 It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law. To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 05, 2024
Full Time
The Position Why Join Contra Costa Health? Contra Costa County is one of the few counties in the nation to offer a full spectrum of health-related services under one organizational structure. The Contra Costa Health Department has over 5,200 employees in nine (9) divisions which include the Office of the Director (OOD), Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) and Health Centers (HCs), Public Health (PH), Behavioral Health (BH), Emergency Management System (EMS), Environmental Health (EH), Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT), Health, Housing and Homeless (H3), and Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP). This is an exciting time to join Contra Costa Health as we are recruiting to fill Medical Social Worker II positions in both inpatient and outpatient settings! These positions are located in the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCMRC), Health Centers (HCs), Behavioral Health (BH) programs, as well as Public Health (PH) programs catered to Children’s Services. In order to provide the best services to our patients and community, we strive to recruit motivated, forward-thinking, results-driven staff. We are looking for someone who: Is a critical thinker - resourceful and creative with problem-solving. Exhibits efficient organizational skills. Has exceptional communication skills, both verbally and written. Is responsive and professional in working with challenging patients, work situations, and systems. Exhibits empathy and cultural competence. Can be flexible in a fast-paced environment - able to manage their time and prioritize tasks. What you will typically be responsible for: Interview families and clients/participants with intensive care management, to arrive at a comprehensive assessment of needs. Interagency coordination and collaboration. Attending and actively participating in interdisciplinary rounds or team meetings, to review client needs and plans. Reviewing and maintaining chart documentation that is timely, clear, relevant, and thorough. Offering consultation and recommendation regarding patient care and discharge planning to medical and ancillary teams. Communicating and providing outreach to clients with increased psychosocial needs, e.g., crisis intervention, addressing basic needs (food, housing). A few reasons why you might love this job: The work is rewarding and interesting, with ongoing learning opportunities. Ability to work independently, as well as with a team. Great staff with a culture of supporting one another in a collaborative way. Ample opportunities for creative problem solving. A few challenges you might face in this job: Intense cases with diverse needs. Maintaining self-care when working with overly stressed clients and families. May encounter intense emotional reactions to medical, psychiatric, or psychosocial factors, requiring the ability to stay calm under pressure. Fast-paced environment with competing demands, requiring frequent re-prioritizing. Competencies Required: Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability Informing: Proactively obtaining and sharing information Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires Fact Finding: Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question Self-Management: Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability Handling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity Writing: Communicating effectively in writing Reading Comprehension: Understanding and using written information Handling & Resolving Conflict: Managing interpersonally strained situations Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner Interpersonal Savvy: Considering and responding appropriately to the needs and feelings of others in different situations, including diverse backgrounds and cultures Involving Others (Engaging Teams): Engaging others for input, contribution, and shared responsibility for outcomes Leading Cross-Divisional Collaboration: Demonstrating cooperation and teamwork while working within and across divisions and teams Negotiating: Reaching mutually satisfying agreements and compromise To read the complete job description, please click here . The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future openings for up to six (6) months. Minimum Qualifications **PLEASE BE SURE TO ATTACH PROOF OF YOUR EDUCATION TO YOUR APPLICATION.** Education: Possession of a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a closely related behavioral science field. Experience: Two (2) years of full-time experience providing counseling and/or social work services to medical patients. Substitution for Education and Experience: Possession of a Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a closely related behavioral science field and either: a) two years of full-time or its equivalent experience as a Medical Social Worker I in Contra Costa County; or b) three years of full-time or its equivalent experience providing counseling and/or social work services to medical patients. Substitution for Academic Major: One (1) additional year of qualifying experience of the type noted above may be substituted for the required major. Desirable Qualifications: Knowledge of multisystem resources (Regional Center of the East Bay, School District, Behavioral Health, IHSS and so forth) Knowledge of conservatorship, guardianship and other court documents Post-Master’s experience of at least one year working with medical patients Experience working with mental health and substance use disorders (including knowledge of commonly associated behaviors) Knowledge of the health care industry and insurance, such as Medicare and Medi-Cal Selection Process 1. Application Filing and Evaluation : All applicants must apply online at www.cccounty.us/hr and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date. Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of filing. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process. 2. Training and Experience Evaluation : Candidates who clearly demonstrate that they possess the minimum qualifications will have their training and experience evaluated. The responses to the supplemental questions, at the time of filing, will be evaluated to determine each candidate's relevant education, training, and/or experience as presented on the application and supplemental questionnaire. (Weighted 100%) The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices. For recruitment questions, please contact Health Services Personnel, Recruitment Team at Exams@cchealth.org . For any technical issues, please contact the Government Jobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627. CONVICTION HISTORY After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to 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 It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law. To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Contra Costa County, CA
County-Wide, California, United States
The Position The Board of Supervisors have authorized the following future salary increases: 5% on July 1, 2023 5% on July 1, 2024 5% on July 1, 2025 Why join Contra Costa County Health Services? Contra Costa County recognizes that our employees are our strongest and greatest asset. T he Health Services Department has over 4700 employees in nine (9) divisions which include the Office of the Director, Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and health centers, Public Health, Behavioral Health, Emergency Management System, Environmental Health, Hazardous Materials, Health, Housing and Homeless, and Contra Costa Health Plan. In order to provide the best services to our patients and community, we strive to recruit motivated, forward-thinking, results-driven staff. This is an exciting time to join Contra Costa County Health Services! The Contra Costa County Health Services Department is recruiting Certified Nursing Assistants to assist licensed nursing staff in performing routine tasks in the care and treatment of patients in an inpatient setting at the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center in Martinez, CA. Certified Nursing Assistants assist patients with feeding, ambulating, grooming, dressing and other activities of daily living. Additional duties include transporting patients to appointments; taking and recording vital signs; obtaining stool and urine specimens; and other required patient care activities. You will be an important part of the care our patients receive on a daily basis. We are looking for someone who: Has excellent interpersonal skills with a strong ability to work effectively and efficiently Demonstrates the ability to adapt easily to varied and changing priorities Has a strong attention to detail Exercises good judgment in the observation of medical and behavioral symptoms Works well as a team member with nursing, ancillary and mental health professionals Follows oral and written directions Communicates clearly, verbally and in writing Acknowledge and respect cultural and linguistic differences of the County's diverse population What you will typically be responsible for: Perform physical tasks using appropriate body mechanics and a reasonable degree of physical exertion Assisting patients with activities of daily living Assists in maintaining a clean safe environment for the patient Monitors and assists in providing dietary requirements of patients Providing close observation of patients and the documentation of these observations Reports observations to the RN or team Leader or Charge Nurse Transportation of patients both within the hospital and to appointments outside the hospital A few reasons you might love this job: You will have an opportunity to make a positive difference in patients lives As an integrated system, Contra Costa County Health Services offers and presents multiple opportunities to grow professionally. You may develop more knowledge and skills due to the different scenarios you will encounter and the education and training that will be provided You will be an integral part of a team to create optimal health for all There is a great retirement plan and health benefits for you and your family A few challenges you might face in this job: You may need to reprioritize your tasks based on the ongoing needs of your assignment You will need to adapt and adjust to the work environment You may care for patients whose behaviors can be challenging due to medical or mental health issues You may receive direction and communication from multiple staff members to process and prioritize daily assignments Competencies Required: Action & Results Focused (Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results Environmental Exposure Tolerance: Performing under physically demanding conditions Establishing Credibility: Doing what he/she commits to doing and respecting the confidentiality of information and concerns shared by others Handling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity Informing: Proactively obtaining and sharing information Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue Reading Comprehension: Understanding and using written information Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications Writing: Communicating effectively in writing To read the complete job description, please click here . Candidates who are placed on the eligible list will remain active for 6 months. Minimum Qualifications Certificates: Possession of a valid certificate as a Certified Nursing Assistant issued by the State of California and a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or CPR certification issued by the American Red Cross. Within six (6) months of hire must possess and maintain throughout the duration of employment a Contra Costa County Regional Medical Center approved Crisis Management and Prevention Certificate. PLEASE NOTE : All applicants must submit a copy of their CNA certification and their current CPR or BLS certificate at the time of application. Selection Process Application Filing: Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application, and applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process. Failure to complete the entire supplemental questionnaire will result in disqualification. Training and Experience Evaluation: Consists of an evaluation of each candidate’s relevant education, training and/or experience as presented on the application and supplemental questionnaire. APPLICATION REVIEW DATES Training & Experience Evaluation: Applications will be reviewed and evaluated on an ongoing basis. The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices. CONVICTION HISTORY After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to 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 It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law. To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 05, 2024
Full Time
The Position The Board of Supervisors have authorized the following future salary increases: 5% on July 1, 2023 5% on July 1, 2024 5% on July 1, 2025 Why join Contra Costa County Health Services? Contra Costa County recognizes that our employees are our strongest and greatest asset. T he Health Services Department has over 4700 employees in nine (9) divisions which include the Office of the Director, Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and health centers, Public Health, Behavioral Health, Emergency Management System, Environmental Health, Hazardous Materials, Health, Housing and Homeless, and Contra Costa Health Plan. In order to provide the best services to our patients and community, we strive to recruit motivated, forward-thinking, results-driven staff. This is an exciting time to join Contra Costa County Health Services! The Contra Costa County Health Services Department is recruiting Certified Nursing Assistants to assist licensed nursing staff in performing routine tasks in the care and treatment of patients in an inpatient setting at the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center in Martinez, CA. Certified Nursing Assistants assist patients with feeding, ambulating, grooming, dressing and other activities of daily living. Additional duties include transporting patients to appointments; taking and recording vital signs; obtaining stool and urine specimens; and other required patient care activities. You will be an important part of the care our patients receive on a daily basis. We are looking for someone who: Has excellent interpersonal skills with a strong ability to work effectively and efficiently Demonstrates the ability to adapt easily to varied and changing priorities Has a strong attention to detail Exercises good judgment in the observation of medical and behavioral symptoms Works well as a team member with nursing, ancillary and mental health professionals Follows oral and written directions Communicates clearly, verbally and in writing Acknowledge and respect cultural and linguistic differences of the County's diverse population What you will typically be responsible for: Perform physical tasks using appropriate body mechanics and a reasonable degree of physical exertion Assisting patients with activities of daily living Assists in maintaining a clean safe environment for the patient Monitors and assists in providing dietary requirements of patients Providing close observation of patients and the documentation of these observations Reports observations to the RN or team Leader or Charge Nurse Transportation of patients both within the hospital and to appointments outside the hospital A few reasons you might love this job: You will have an opportunity to make a positive difference in patients lives As an integrated system, Contra Costa County Health Services offers and presents multiple opportunities to grow professionally. You may develop more knowledge and skills due to the different scenarios you will encounter and the education and training that will be provided You will be an integral part of a team to create optimal health for all There is a great retirement plan and health benefits for you and your family A few challenges you might face in this job: You may need to reprioritize your tasks based on the ongoing needs of your assignment You will need to adapt and adjust to the work environment You may care for patients whose behaviors can be challenging due to medical or mental health issues You may receive direction and communication from multiple staff members to process and prioritize daily assignments Competencies Required: Action & Results Focused (Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results Environmental Exposure Tolerance: Performing under physically demanding conditions Establishing Credibility: Doing what he/she commits to doing and respecting the confidentiality of information and concerns shared by others Handling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity Informing: Proactively obtaining and sharing information Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue Reading Comprehension: Understanding and using written information Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications Writing: Communicating effectively in writing To read the complete job description, please click here . Candidates who are placed on the eligible list will remain active for 6 months. Minimum Qualifications Certificates: Possession of a valid certificate as a Certified Nursing Assistant issued by the State of California and a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or CPR certification issued by the American Red Cross. Within six (6) months of hire must possess and maintain throughout the duration of employment a Contra Costa County Regional Medical Center approved Crisis Management and Prevention Certificate. PLEASE NOTE : All applicants must submit a copy of their CNA certification and their current CPR or BLS certificate at the time of application. Selection Process Application Filing: Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application, and applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process. Failure to complete the entire supplemental questionnaire will result in disqualification. Training and Experience Evaluation: Consists of an evaluation of each candidate’s relevant education, training and/or experience as presented on the application and supplemental questionnaire. APPLICATION REVIEW DATES Training & Experience Evaluation: Applications will be reviewed and evaluated on an ongoing basis. The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices. CONVICTION HISTORY After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to 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 It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law. To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits Closing Date/Time: Continuous
City of Long Beach, CA
City of Long Beach, California, United States
DESCRIPTION *JOB POSTING EXTENDED* T H E C O M M U N I T Y Ideally located on the Pacific Ocean south of Los Angeles and just west of Orange County, Long Beach is the seventh-largest city in the State of California. Offering all the world-class amenities of a large metropolitan city, coupled with its strong sense of community and pride, Long Beach is one of the most vibrant communities in the country. The City has been referred to as the “Most Diverse City” in the country by USA Today and one of the “Best Communities for Young People” two years in a row. With its ideal location in Southern California, year-round comfortable climate, healthy business environment, and far-ranging cultural pursuits, the City is alive with activity. Long Beach is home to an abundance of cultural and recreational options. Expansive beaches, three marinas, five golf courses, the Aquarium of the Pacific, the Queen Mary, and the annual Grand Prix of Long Beach serve to draw 6.5 million visitors a year. The City’s full-service commercial airport has preferred flight schedules, carriers, and overall accessibility that makes it the travel-friendly alternative to other Southern California airports. In addition, Los Angeles’ rail transit system, the most used light rail system in the country, connects the city to the entire region. Long Beach continues to make significant investments in its parks, beaches, streets, and other amenities (including a new city hall) indicative of the financial stability and health of the City. C I T Y G O V E R N M E N T Long Beach, a charter city formed in 1897, is governed by nine City Council Members elected by district and a city-wide elected Mayor. Other elected officials include the City Attorney, City Auditor, and City Prosecutor. The elected officials are elected to staggered four-year terms. The City Council appoints the City Manager and City Clerk. The City Manager is responsible for the efficient administration of all City departments, excluding those under the direction of a separately elected official, Board or Commission. Long Beach is one of only three cities in California with its own Health Department and one of the very few municipalities with its own Utilities Department (Water and Gas) and Energy Resources Departments. The City is supported by a FY 2024 total budget of approximately $3.3 billion with a General Fund budget of $719 million. More than 6,000 full and part-time employees support municipal operations with the vast majority being represented by twelve employee associations. To learn more about the City of Long Beach, go to: www.longbeach.gov . T H E D E P A R T M E N T The Health and Human Services Department has more than 550 employees located in ten sites and seven bureaus - Communicable Disease and Emergency Response, Administration and Financial Services, Collective Impact, Community Health, Environmental Health, Housing Authority, and Homeless Services. It operates with a $170 million annual budget, 87% of which comes from Federal, State, County, and private funds. The mission of the Department is to "Improve the quality of life by promoting a safe and healthy community in which to live, work, and play." The Department values quality and excellence, innovation, teamwork, and diversity. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES T H E P O S I T I O N The Laboratory Services Officer is an at-will management position that reports to the Communicable Disease and Emergency Response Bureau Manager and manages the Laboratory Services Division. This position is responsible for the scientific and administrative direction of the Long Beach Public Health Laboratory to ensure effective and efficient services and compliance with established standards, rules, and regulations. The Division currently has a staff of 7, including a microbiologist supervisor. The Laboratory Services Officer position is located at the Main Health Department, 2525 Grand Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90815. Please note this position is eligible for a hybrid schedule upon successful completion of the probationary period per the City of Long Beach Hybrid Work policy. Specific duties include: Plans, organizes, and directs the programs of the Long Beach Public Health Laboratory; Serves as a resource and technical consultant to the City Health Officer, City staff, local physicians, and clinical and hospital laboratory personnel on microbiology testing, policy, laws, regulations, and services; Establishes and maintains sound working relationships with federal, state, and county agencies concerned with diagnosis, control, and prevention of communicable diseases and other illnesses of public health concern; Designs and develops laboratory services to meet the needs of new or proposed Health Department programs, including working with management to meet Department and division goals; Coordinates the work of the Lab with other Health Department bureaus/programs, including Environmental Health and Public Health Emergency Management, and with the activities of other City Departments and clinical and hospital laboratories requiring laboratory testing; Instructs and reviews the work of laboratory personnel and ensures quality and accuracy in the testing environments; Interprets policies and procedures, including state and federal regulations; Ensures compliance with State and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) federal requirements for clinical public health and environmental testing laboratories, as well as compliance with Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and National Institute of Health (NIH) safety requirements for a laboratory performing testing at Biosafety levels two (2) and three (3); Plans and directs the training of laboratory personnel; Prepares technical reports and budget recommendations; Provides technical input and contract review for outside contracts for laboratory services; Evaluates existing laboratory techniques and develops new or improved procedures; Conducts validation and verification studies of new methodologies and instrumentations; Working with City facility personnel, engineers, architects, and contractors to design, build, remodel, and maintain necessary facilities to house laboratory operations, including biocontainment facilities if necessary; Leads and directs the development, communication, and implementation of effective growth strategies; Implements and supervises quality assurance practices and procedures relating to laboratory operations and control activities; and, Performs other related duties as required. Placement within the salary range will be dependent upon factors such as qualifications, experience, and/or grant funding availability. T H E I D E A L C A N D I D A T E W I L L Have knowledge and experience in running a public health laboratory, including staffing, scheduling, fee structures and budgeting, technology, and testing; Have knowledge of the regulations governing the management and operations of a public health laboratory, auditing, and reviewing standards; and, Demonstrate the values of integrity, transparency, excellence, innovation, partnership and teamwork, as well as the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, regulatory agencies, local officials, the ability to develop and promote a culture of quality customer services and ability to work across the Department to increase collective impact. REQUIREMENTS TO FILE M I N I M U M R E Q U I R E M E N T S A minimum of five years of progressively responsible public health laboratory experience, with a minimum o f three years in a management/supervisory capacity. A valid Laboratory Director License. A valid California State Public Health Microbiologist Certification. Valid motor vehicle operator license. (Required to obtain a California motor vehicle operator license within 6 months of employment if license is out of state. DMV K4 driver license information report required during onboarding if selected for position). Willingness and ability to work evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, on-call, and during emergencies as required. AND Applicants must meet one of the following options: Doctoral Degree in Microbiology, Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science. A Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) Degree. Held a position as a Laboratory Director or could have qualified as a "Laboratory Director" under regulations at 42 CFR 493.1415, published March 14, 1990 at 55 FR 9538 on or before February 28, 1992. On or before February 28, 1992, be qualified under CA State law to direct a public health laboratory to include 4 years of full time public health laboratory experience. SELECTION PROCEDURE A P P L I C A T I O N P R O C E S S This recruitment will close at 11:59PM PST, on Monday, April 22, 2024 . T o be considered, applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, proof of Laboratory Director Licensure , and p roof of California State Public Health Microbiologist Certification in PDF format. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact (562) 570-6927. E Q U A L O P P O R T U N I T Y The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer . We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender. The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 . If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-6927. For technical support with your governmentjobs.com application, please contact (855) 524-5627. The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include: Retirement: California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) defined benefit retirement plan, which is coordinated with Social Security. The benefit is 2.5% or 2.7% (depending on hire date) @55 for "Classic" members and 2% @62 for new members as defined by PEPRA, subject to the compensation limitations set by PERS. Both the City and the employee contributes toward CalPERS retirement contributions. The city also participates in Social Security. Health and Dental Insurance: The City offers the choice of HMO and PPO plans. The city pays major portion of the premium for employee and dependents depending on the health/ dental plan selected. Life Insurance: City-paid term life insurance policy equal to three (3) times annual salary to a maximum of $500,000. Disability Insurance: City-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance. Management Physical: Annual City-paid physical examination. Vacation: Twelve (12) vacation days after the first year of service; 15 days after four years, six months of service; 20 days after 19 years, six months of service. Executive Leave: Forty (40) hours Executive Leave per year. The City Manager has discretion to grant an additional 40 hours each year. Sick Leave : One day earned per month; unlimited accumulation; conversion upon retirement to cash credit toward health and/or dental insurance premiums, or to pension credits. Holidays: Eleven (11) designated holidays per year, plus four personal holidays to be used at the employee's discretion. Transportation Allowance: Monthly allowance is allocated by classifications below; Department Head $650.00 Deputy Director/Manager/Director (Harbor/Utilities) $550.00 Division Officer/Superintendent/ Chief of Staff / Administrator / Principal DCA $450.00 Assistant to Executive / Executive Assistant / Executive Secretary/ Executive Support Staff $300.00 Deferred Compensation Plan: Optional for employee contribution to a supplementary retirement savings program available through Mission Square Retirement formerly ICMA-RC Retirement Corporation). Classic CalPERS Members: The City will contribute a maximum of up to two percent (2%) of base salary* for all qualified Classic CalPERS members. Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) CalPERS Members: Effective the second full pay period following City Council adoption, the City contribution will increase from two percent (2%) to three percent (3%) of base salary* for all qualified PEPRA CalPERS members. Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Optional election for employees to reduce taxable income for payment of allowable childcare or medical expenses. Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedule: Available (subject to City Manager approval). Paid Parental Leave: The City provides one hundred and sixty (160) hours of Paid Parental Leave at 100% of salary, for the birth, adoption or foster placement of a child, regardless of the gender, marital status or sexual orientation of the parent. Closing Date/Time: 4/22/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Apr 09, 2024
Full Time
DESCRIPTION *JOB POSTING EXTENDED* T H E C O M M U N I T Y Ideally located on the Pacific Ocean south of Los Angeles and just west of Orange County, Long Beach is the seventh-largest city in the State of California. Offering all the world-class amenities of a large metropolitan city, coupled with its strong sense of community and pride, Long Beach is one of the most vibrant communities in the country. The City has been referred to as the “Most Diverse City” in the country by USA Today and one of the “Best Communities for Young People” two years in a row. With its ideal location in Southern California, year-round comfortable climate, healthy business environment, and far-ranging cultural pursuits, the City is alive with activity. Long Beach is home to an abundance of cultural and recreational options. Expansive beaches, three marinas, five golf courses, the Aquarium of the Pacific, the Queen Mary, and the annual Grand Prix of Long Beach serve to draw 6.5 million visitors a year. The City’s full-service commercial airport has preferred flight schedules, carriers, and overall accessibility that makes it the travel-friendly alternative to other Southern California airports. In addition, Los Angeles’ rail transit system, the most used light rail system in the country, connects the city to the entire region. Long Beach continues to make significant investments in its parks, beaches, streets, and other amenities (including a new city hall) indicative of the financial stability and health of the City. C I T Y G O V E R N M E N T Long Beach, a charter city formed in 1897, is governed by nine City Council Members elected by district and a city-wide elected Mayor. Other elected officials include the City Attorney, City Auditor, and City Prosecutor. The elected officials are elected to staggered four-year terms. The City Council appoints the City Manager and City Clerk. The City Manager is responsible for the efficient administration of all City departments, excluding those under the direction of a separately elected official, Board or Commission. Long Beach is one of only three cities in California with its own Health Department and one of the very few municipalities with its own Utilities Department (Water and Gas) and Energy Resources Departments. The City is supported by a FY 2024 total budget of approximately $3.3 billion with a General Fund budget of $719 million. More than 6,000 full and part-time employees support municipal operations with the vast majority being represented by twelve employee associations. To learn more about the City of Long Beach, go to: www.longbeach.gov . T H E D E P A R T M E N T The Health and Human Services Department has more than 550 employees located in ten sites and seven bureaus - Communicable Disease and Emergency Response, Administration and Financial Services, Collective Impact, Community Health, Environmental Health, Housing Authority, and Homeless Services. It operates with a $170 million annual budget, 87% of which comes from Federal, State, County, and private funds. The mission of the Department is to "Improve the quality of life by promoting a safe and healthy community in which to live, work, and play." The Department values quality and excellence, innovation, teamwork, and diversity. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES T H E P O S I T I O N The Laboratory Services Officer is an at-will management position that reports to the Communicable Disease and Emergency Response Bureau Manager and manages the Laboratory Services Division. This position is responsible for the scientific and administrative direction of the Long Beach Public Health Laboratory to ensure effective and efficient services and compliance with established standards, rules, and regulations. The Division currently has a staff of 7, including a microbiologist supervisor. The Laboratory Services Officer position is located at the Main Health Department, 2525 Grand Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90815. Please note this position is eligible for a hybrid schedule upon successful completion of the probationary period per the City of Long Beach Hybrid Work policy. Specific duties include: Plans, organizes, and directs the programs of the Long Beach Public Health Laboratory; Serves as a resource and technical consultant to the City Health Officer, City staff, local physicians, and clinical and hospital laboratory personnel on microbiology testing, policy, laws, regulations, and services; Establishes and maintains sound working relationships with federal, state, and county agencies concerned with diagnosis, control, and prevention of communicable diseases and other illnesses of public health concern; Designs and develops laboratory services to meet the needs of new or proposed Health Department programs, including working with management to meet Department and division goals; Coordinates the work of the Lab with other Health Department bureaus/programs, including Environmental Health and Public Health Emergency Management, and with the activities of other City Departments and clinical and hospital laboratories requiring laboratory testing; Instructs and reviews the work of laboratory personnel and ensures quality and accuracy in the testing environments; Interprets policies and procedures, including state and federal regulations; Ensures compliance with State and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) federal requirements for clinical public health and environmental testing laboratories, as well as compliance with Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and National Institute of Health (NIH) safety requirements for a laboratory performing testing at Biosafety levels two (2) and three (3); Plans and directs the training of laboratory personnel; Prepares technical reports and budget recommendations; Provides technical input and contract review for outside contracts for laboratory services; Evaluates existing laboratory techniques and develops new or improved procedures; Conducts validation and verification studies of new methodologies and instrumentations; Working with City facility personnel, engineers, architects, and contractors to design, build, remodel, and maintain necessary facilities to house laboratory operations, including biocontainment facilities if necessary; Leads and directs the development, communication, and implementation of effective growth strategies; Implements and supervises quality assurance practices and procedures relating to laboratory operations and control activities; and, Performs other related duties as required. Placement within the salary range will be dependent upon factors such as qualifications, experience, and/or grant funding availability. T H E I D E A L C A N D I D A T E W I L L Have knowledge and experience in running a public health laboratory, including staffing, scheduling, fee structures and budgeting, technology, and testing; Have knowledge of the regulations governing the management and operations of a public health laboratory, auditing, and reviewing standards; and, Demonstrate the values of integrity, transparency, excellence, innovation, partnership and teamwork, as well as the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, regulatory agencies, local officials, the ability to develop and promote a culture of quality customer services and ability to work across the Department to increase collective impact. REQUIREMENTS TO FILE M I N I M U M R E Q U I R E M E N T S A minimum of five years of progressively responsible public health laboratory experience, with a minimum o f three years in a management/supervisory capacity. A valid Laboratory Director License. A valid California State Public Health Microbiologist Certification. Valid motor vehicle operator license. (Required to obtain a California motor vehicle operator license within 6 months of employment if license is out of state. DMV K4 driver license information report required during onboarding if selected for position). Willingness and ability to work evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, on-call, and during emergencies as required. AND Applicants must meet one of the following options: Doctoral Degree in Microbiology, Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science. A Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) Degree. Held a position as a Laboratory Director or could have qualified as a "Laboratory Director" under regulations at 42 CFR 493.1415, published March 14, 1990 at 55 FR 9538 on or before February 28, 1992. On or before February 28, 1992, be qualified under CA State law to direct a public health laboratory to include 4 years of full time public health laboratory experience. SELECTION PROCEDURE A P P L I C A T I O N P R O C E S S This recruitment will close at 11:59PM PST, on Monday, April 22, 2024 . T o be considered, applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, proof of Laboratory Director Licensure , and p roof of California State Public Health Microbiologist Certification in PDF format. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact (562) 570-6927. E Q U A L O P P O R T U N I T Y The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer . We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender. The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 . If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-6927. For technical support with your governmentjobs.com application, please contact (855) 524-5627. The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include: Retirement: California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) defined benefit retirement plan, which is coordinated with Social Security. The benefit is 2.5% or 2.7% (depending on hire date) @55 for "Classic" members and 2% @62 for new members as defined by PEPRA, subject to the compensation limitations set by PERS. Both the City and the employee contributes toward CalPERS retirement contributions. The city also participates in Social Security. Health and Dental Insurance: The City offers the choice of HMO and PPO plans. The city pays major portion of the premium for employee and dependents depending on the health/ dental plan selected. Life Insurance: City-paid term life insurance policy equal to three (3) times annual salary to a maximum of $500,000. Disability Insurance: City-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance. Management Physical: Annual City-paid physical examination. Vacation: Twelve (12) vacation days after the first year of service; 15 days after four years, six months of service; 20 days after 19 years, six months of service. Executive Leave: Forty (40) hours Executive Leave per year. The City Manager has discretion to grant an additional 40 hours each year. Sick Leave : One day earned per month; unlimited accumulation; conversion upon retirement to cash credit toward health and/or dental insurance premiums, or to pension credits. Holidays: Eleven (11) designated holidays per year, plus four personal holidays to be used at the employee's discretion. Transportation Allowance: Monthly allowance is allocated by classifications below; Department Head $650.00 Deputy Director/Manager/Director (Harbor/Utilities) $550.00 Division Officer/Superintendent/ Chief of Staff / Administrator / Principal DCA $450.00 Assistant to Executive / Executive Assistant / Executive Secretary/ Executive Support Staff $300.00 Deferred Compensation Plan: Optional for employee contribution to a supplementary retirement savings program available through Mission Square Retirement formerly ICMA-RC Retirement Corporation). Classic CalPERS Members: The City will contribute a maximum of up to two percent (2%) of base salary* for all qualified Classic CalPERS members. Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) CalPERS Members: Effective the second full pay period following City Council adoption, the City contribution will increase from two percent (2%) to three percent (3%) of base salary* for all qualified PEPRA CalPERS members. Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Optional election for employees to reduce taxable income for payment of allowable childcare or medical expenses. Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedule: Available (subject to City Manager approval). Paid Parental Leave: The City provides one hundred and sixty (160) hours of Paid Parental Leave at 100% of salary, for the birth, adoption or foster placement of a child, regardless of the gender, marital status or sexual orientation of the parent. Closing Date/Time: 4/22/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
CITY OF CLAREMONT, CA
Claremont, California, United States
City of Claremont Open until sufficient applications received; Apply immediately. First reviews of applications shall occur around March 29, 2024. Click here to view flyer The City of Claremont is a suburb of Los Angeles that is unlike any community in Southern California. Sunset Magazine named Claremont "The Best Suburb in the West." Money Magazine listed Claremont as one of the "Best Places to Live." The City has won awards in environmental stewardship, municipal budgeting, urban planning, and recreational programming. Being the best is a philosophy Claremont employees put into practice every day. The City has a reputation for being a premier city in California, with cutting edge programs and a dedication to the public engagement process. If you are considering working for the City of Claremont, ask yourself.... Are you ready to experience a different kind of City? A City that challenges convention, embraces innovation, and demands excellence? Do you have the passion, drive, and commitment to succeed in a fast paced, service-driven environment? The City of Claremont is known for its stellar service and quality leadership that is a result of a conscious effort by management to select only the brightest and best employees. Do you have the leadership skills to inspire those around you to greatness? The City of Claremont produces innovative programs that are setting the bar for municipalities across the country. Do you enjoy a challenging environment that will push you to be the best in your field? If you answered these questions with YES , consider applying to be our next Building Official! The Position The City of Claremont is recognized throughout the state as an innovative, fast paced, energetic, and dynamic organization. This is an exciting opportunity to work for the City of Claremont in one of its most complex departments. Under general direction of the Community Development Director, the Building Official will plan, organize, direct, and review the operations and activities of the Building Division. He/she will assume responsibility for planning and implementing all City actions related to setting and ensuring compliance with building standards including plan check inspection and correction of hazards, and as Building Official, will approve plans and specifications. Other duties will include managing and preparing the division budget; supervising, evaluating and training staff; preparing analytical reports; and providing building code information to contractors, engineers, and the public. He/she may make inspections of residential and commercial structures under construction; discuss conformance problems with contractors and foremen; and resolve disputes between City and contractors. Some exciting new projects the new Building Official will be working on are the Claremont McKenna College Science Center, Claremont Colleges Inc. Student Center, Claremont Graduate University developments, various other Claremont Colleges projects, Village South Specific Plan, and new infill affordable and market rate housing developments. Ideal Candidate EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : The next Building Official will have five years of progressively responsible experience in the building trades e.g. building inspector, building contractor, architect, structural engineer, and/or enforcement of building codes; two years supervisory level experience is highly desirable. They will have a High School diploma or equivalent, a valid California C driver's license, and possess an International Code Council (ICC) certificate as a Building Official. Highly desirable is a bachelor's degree in a closely related field, municipal experience, and ICC certification as a Plans Examiner. KEY ABILITIES : The City is looking for a Building Official who has the knowledge of principles, practices, and methods associated with developing building standards, plan check, and inspection. He/she will be a strong leader and creative problem solver with strong interpersonal and managerial skills. The ideal candidate will be someone who listens, is approachable and accessible, and committed to creating a teamwork environment. He/she will be able to communicate effectively and persuasively in both written reports and when making public reports. The next Building Official shall be proficient in the use of a personal computer, laptop and iPad, and shall have the ability to use them and related software programs, in the preparation of agenda reports, PowerPoint presentations, and correspondence with staff, community members, and outside agencies. Highly desirable is experience with HDL for building permits. Additional Information BUILDING DIVISION: The Building Division is part of the Community Development Department, which also includes the Planning Division and Engineering Division. These three divisions regulate construction and occupancy of buildings in accordance with local, County, State, and Federal laws. The Building Division has 6 full-time employees which includes 3 employees within the Community Improvement Division. Functions of the Building Division include: Enforce building standards to safeguard life, health, and property through plan review and inspection procedures. Verify State contractor's licensing, workers' compensation insurance, and City business taxes and licenses prior to permit issuance. Verify project approvals and payment of fees to other City divisions, departments, and outside agencies. Perform on-site building inspections within 48 business hours of requests for new construction or remodeling to ensure compliance with approved plans and applicable requirements, conditions, standards, regulations, and codes. Provide timely and thorough review of building plans for compliance with disabled access, energy, fire and life safety, architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical regulations. Coordinate and monitor the plan review and approval processes by other City divisions, departments, and outside agencies, and verify that all fees and assessments have been paid prior to approval of plans and issuance of permits. Agencies include City departments, Los Angeles County Fire, Health and Sanitation Departments, SCAQMD, Division of Occupational Safety and Health/Elevator Unit, and the Claremont Unified School District. Conduct regular Citywide inspections and respond quickly to citizen complaints for enforcing minimum development, housing, fire and life safety standards to ensure the safety of our citizens. Maintain the Citizen Contact Log regarding complaints and follow-up with enforcement procedures for illegal construction and housing violations observed by staff and the public at large. Maintain and update the HdL automated permit software system for efficient and quick issuance of permits, tracking of plan checks, inspection records, expiration notices, certificates of occupancy, building reports, Internet access for permit status, and online permits. Perform records management and retention by preparing final permits for imaging and preparing plans and supportive documents for microfilming for use by the public. Submit building permit data electronically to Los Angeles County Tax Assessor's Office for faster allocation of City's share of property tax. Provide overall management of Building and Community Improvement divisions, which includes personnel administration, budget monitoring and preparation, establishment of goals and policies, contract administration, training coordination, and response to public concerns. Provide timely oral and/or written comments on proposed private and City projects going through the development review process with current planning, and regularly attend Development Review Committee meetings and Council and Commission meetings when applicable. Perform as City's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator to oversee compliance with the various ADA regulations, respond to citizen special accessibility need requests and complaints, and implement and enforce ADA and Fair Housing Act where applicable. Manage the City’s code enforcement division THE COMMUNITY: Located 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles on the lower slopes of the San Gabriel Mountains, Claremont is best known for its tree-lined streets, historic buildings, world renowned colleges, and award-winning school system. Claremont provides the atmosphere of a New England town within comfortable driving distances of major Southern California attractions, sports stadiums, and the Ontario International Airport. Sunset Magazine described Claremont in this manner, "College towns like this one may be commonplace on the East Coast, but Claremont, 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, stands out as a singular example in Southern California." Metrolink Rail Authority also named Claremont a Preferred Destination Point. The City has a population of 35,949 people calling Claremont their home. Within the City's 14.14 square miles, Claremont has 24 city-owned parks and sports fields, with 2,555 acres of public park land, of which 1,769 is wilderness. Claremont has over 24,000 City trees and has been a winner of the National Arbor Day Association's TREE CITY USA award for 30 consecutive years. Claremont's success is not accidental, but the result of a long tradition of creating and encouraging community cooperatives and involvement in civic affairs, which has also worked successfully in the areas of business and economic retention and development. The City of Claremont exemplifies the quality of a model city, and is viewed and respected as a leader in local government. CITY GOVERNMENT: Claremont is a general law city that uses the Council-Manager form of government. A general law city is one that operates under laws and rules established by the State of California. The City Manager is hired by and responsible to the City Council. It is the responsibility of the City Manager and City staff to implement Council policies and ensure the smooth day-to-day delivery of municipal services. The City Council also appoints a City Attorney to provide legal counsel to the City organization. The City Council is comprised of five members elected at large for four years. The terms of offices are staggered, with three members elected at one general municipal election and two at the next. Elections are held the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March of odd-numbered years. The City Council and staff is committed to fulfilling its mission to deliver the highest quality service possible to our community in a balanced and equitable manner. The City Council has identified the following Council priorities for 2019: Preserve our natural, cultural, and historic resources; Maintain financial stability; Invest in the maintenance and improvement of our infrastructure; Increase livability in our neighborhoods and expand opportunities for our business; ensure the safety of our community; promote community engagement through transparency and communication. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: This position offers a highly competitive salary with an attractive and competitive benefit package as outlined below. The starting salary for this position will be based on the competitive labor market and the successful candidate's qualifications and experience. The City of Claremont offers an attractive and competitive benefits package, including: 2% at 55 PERS retirement (Classic Members), Employee pays 7% of salary; 2% at 62 PERS retirement (New Member), Employee pays 5.75% of salary $1,014 a month for medical allowance, with any remaining money deposited into employee's ICMA deferred compensation account or taken as taxable income 96 hours - 160 vacation hours based on years of service 113.5 holiday/floating holiday hours 140 hours of Administrative Leave 96 sick hours (may bring up to 200 hours of sick leave from current employer) $350 monthly car allowance Annual technology reimbursement up to $1,500 per year $75,000 life insurance on employee and $10,000 on dependents Monday through Thursday work week (9.5 hours per day for 38 hours a week) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) HOW TO APPLY Interested candidates can apply for this position online and obtain additional information at the City of Claremont website www.ci.claremont.ca.us . REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION The City of Claremont is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process or in the performance of their duties must specify the accommodations needed, in writing, at the time when the employment application is submitted. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The City of Claremont is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity, welcomes opportunities to engage and understand others, and fosters a sense of belonging. City of Claremont Employees in CMA are entitled to the following benefits: HEALTH, WELFARE, AND SAVINGS BENEFIT: The City shall contribute$1,014 per month towards any offered health plans, two dental plans, and a vision plan. Should the total cost of premiums for benefits selected under the plan exceed the City's monthly contribution, the overage will be paid by the employee via pre-tax payroll deductions. If an employee has medical, dental, and/or vision through other means, the employee is able to submit proof of other coverage and receive this amount as taxable income. HEALTH INSURANCE: The City offers a number of health plans through KeenanInsurance. DENTAL INSURANCE: The City offers a choice of two dental plans. One is an indemnity plan, which allows you to go to the dentist of your choice (no orthodontia coverage). The other is a direct service plan in which you must select and receive care at one of the dental offices or centers provided by the plan (orthodontia coverage). VISION INSURANCE: The City also offers enrollment in a vision plan, which provides a vision examination each year and lenses and frames or contacts every year. LIFE INSURANCE: Employees receive a life insurance policy of $75,000 for themselves and $10,000 for any dependents you elect to insure. There are also optional insurance programs which can be taken with an employee if they leave City service. FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN (SECTION 125): Claremont offers a flexible benefit plan which allows employees to pay for certain expenses (child care, unreimbursed medical expenses, and insurance premiums) with pre-tax dollars. VACATION: Employees are entitled to a paid vacation of 96 hours following one year of employment. (employees may take accrued vacation after six months of employment). From the second year of employment until completion of the ninth year, employees are entitled to 120 hours of paid vacation. Beginning with the tenth year, and every year thereafter, employees are entitled to 160 hours of vacation. A one time, 80-hour longevity leave bonus is given to an employee on their service anniversary date at the 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, 30th, 35th, etc. years of service. SICK LEAVE: Employees shallaccrue eight hours of sick leave per month. New employees may bring with them up to 200 hours of accrued sick leave from their previous agency if their previous employer did not otherwise compensate them. New employees must provide documentation from their previous employer verifying their uncompensated sick leave hours. ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE: Employees receive 140hours of administrative leave per calendar year in recognition of the frequent requirement to work evenings, weekends and holidays in excess of 38 hours per week. Employees may receive cash compensation on the pay date closest to December 1st (or as soon thereafter) of each calendar year for up to 40 hours of unused administrative leave if they have used a minimum of 40 hours of administrative leave in the calendar year. JURY LEAVE: Employees required to serve on a jury are entitled to their regular compensation for up to 76 hours. HOLIDAYS/FLOATING HOLIDAY HOURS: All Unit employees shall receive 18.5 floating holiday hours each calendar year. In addition, employees shall be entitled to the following holidays with pay each calendar year. Each holiday shall be valued at 9.5 hours. New Year's Day (January 1) Martin Luther King's Birthday (The third Monday in January) Presidents' Birthday (The third Monday in February) Memorial Day (The last Monday in May) Juneteenth (June 19th) Independence Day (July 4th) Labor Day (The first Monday in September) Veteran's Day (November 11th) Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day (December 25th) Employees shall receive additional floating holiday hours when any of the ten (10) holidyas fall on the employee's scheduled day off work. For example, with a Monday through Thursday schedule, any holiday that falls on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday shall be converted from 9.5 holiday hours to 9.5 floating holiday hours. RETIREMENT: Safety (Sworn) PERS Plan Formula The City shall provide the 3% @ 50 plan to all safety employees enrolled in the PERS plan prior to March 19, 2012. An employee who is hired by the City after March 19, 2012, from another Public Employees' Retirement (PERS) agency or agency with PERS reciprocity, or with a break in service of 6 months or less, shall receive the Second Tier PERS benefit formula of 3% @ 55. A returning Claremont City employee that was enrolled in PERS will receive the PERS benefit formula they received while previously employed with the City, irrespective of the break in service. An employee who is a new enrollment in PERS, is not coming from an agency with PERS reciprocity, or has a break in service greater than 6 months shall be enrolled in the Third Tier PERS benefit formula of 2.7% @ 57. Miscellaneous (Non-Sworn) PERS Plan Formula The City shall provide the 2.5% @ 55 PERS contract option to current miscellaneous employees hired prior to March 19, 2012. An employee who is hired by the City after March 19, 2012, from another Public Employees' Retirement (PERS) agency or agency with PERS reciprocity, or with a break in service of 6 months or less, shall receive the Second Tier PERS benefit formula of 2% @ 55. A returning Claremont City employee that was enrolled in PERS will receive the PERS benefit formula they received while previously employed with the City, irrespective of the break in service. An employee who is a new enrollment in PERS, is not coming from an agency with PERS reciprocity, or has a break in service greater than 6 months shall be enrolled in the Third Tier PERS benefit formula of 2% @ 62. Employee PERS Contribution Safety employees hired prior to March 19, 2012 and hired into the Two Tier of 3% @ 55 retirement plan shall contribute 9% towards their PERS member contributions. Safety employees hired in the Third Tier of 2.7% @ 57, shall contribute 13% or 50% of the total normal cost rate, whichever is greater, towards their PERS member contributions. Miscellaneous employees hired prior to March 19, 2012 shall contribute 8% towards their PERS member contributions. Employees receiving the Second Tier PERS Benefit formula of 2% @ 55 shall contribute 7% towards their PERS member contributions. Employees receiving the Third Tier PERS benefit formula of 2% @ 62 shall contribute 6.5% or 50% of the total normal cost rate, whichever is greater, towards their PERS member contributions. PERS Highest Pension Calculation Compensation Period - The City shall continue to provide the Single Highest One Year Final Compensation Pension calculation benefit to current miscellaneous employees hired prior to March 19, 2012. Employees hired after March 19, 2012 shall receive the Three Year Final Compensation calculation benefit. The City shall provide miscellaneous and safety employees with the following benefits/provisions: Credit for unused sick leave (Government Code Section 20965). 1959 Survivor Benefit (Third Level benefits) DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: Employees have the opportunity to participate in a supplemental retirement savings plan offered through MissionSquare. Through tax-deferred payroll deductions, employees are eligible to deposit funds into their account, up to the maximum allowed by law. Participation in this program: Shelters a portion of your salary from income taxes; Invests in high-performing funds yielding tax-deferred earnings; Provides a superior tool for retirement planning and savings. DEFERRED COMPENSATION RETENTION INCENTIVE PROGRAM: This program was established to provide tenure and savings incentives for management employees. Beginning with the employee's third consecutive year of service, the City will match up to one percent of their base pay, payable into their deferred compensation account. This percentage increases to two percent at the beginning of their fifth year, three percent at the beginning of their sixth year, four percent at the beginning of their eighth year, and five percent at the beginning of their tenth year. SEVERANCE: Employee shall receive 60 days notification in advance of layoff and up to six months severance in the event of involuntary separations. LONG-TERM DISABILITY: The City provides a long-term disability plan. This benefit is in case an employee sustains a non-work-related illness or injury that results in their inability to work for a long period of time. In this event, an employee will receive 66.66% of their base pay after 60 days, and continued payment until they are medically able to return to work, or they reach the age of 65, whichever comes first (maximum of $8,000 per month). TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Employees may participate in the City's tuition reimbursement program. The amount of reimbursement will be up to $1,500 per fiscal year. Reimbursable items include registration, tuition, textbooks, and parking. CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIP: Employees are eligible for membership in the F & A Federal Credit Union. F & A offers a wide variety of services, including checking and savings accounts and all types of loans (automobile, vacation, personal, first and second home mortgages, and more!). EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP): The City cares about the emotional and physical well-being of its employees and their families and offers a City paid Employee Assistance Program. AUTO ALLOWANCE: Department Heads and Division Heads who have a personal vehicle at the work site available for use and provide proof of automobile insurance to Personnel are eligible to receive a monthly auto allowance. Department Heads shall receive $450 per month and Division Heads shall receive $350 per month. DIRECT DEPOSIT PAYROLL: Employees may authorize the automatic deposit of their paycheck into their checking, savings, or credit union account. Revised: July 2023 Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 08, 2024
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City of Claremont Open until sufficient applications received; Apply immediately. First reviews of applications shall occur around March 29, 2024. Click here to view flyer The City of Claremont is a suburb of Los Angeles that is unlike any community in Southern California. Sunset Magazine named Claremont "The Best Suburb in the West." Money Magazine listed Claremont as one of the "Best Places to Live." The City has won awards in environmental stewardship, municipal budgeting, urban planning, and recreational programming. Being the best is a philosophy Claremont employees put into practice every day. The City has a reputation for being a premier city in California, with cutting edge programs and a dedication to the public engagement process. If you are considering working for the City of Claremont, ask yourself.... Are you ready to experience a different kind of City? A City that challenges convention, embraces innovation, and demands excellence? Do you have the passion, drive, and commitment to succeed in a fast paced, service-driven environment? The City of Claremont is known for its stellar service and quality leadership that is a result of a conscious effort by management to select only the brightest and best employees. Do you have the leadership skills to inspire those around you to greatness? The City of Claremont produces innovative programs that are setting the bar for municipalities across the country. Do you enjoy a challenging environment that will push you to be the best in your field? If you answered these questions with YES , consider applying to be our next Building Official! The Position The City of Claremont is recognized throughout the state as an innovative, fast paced, energetic, and dynamic organization. This is an exciting opportunity to work for the City of Claremont in one of its most complex departments. Under general direction of the Community Development Director, the Building Official will plan, organize, direct, and review the operations and activities of the Building Division. He/she will assume responsibility for planning and implementing all City actions related to setting and ensuring compliance with building standards including plan check inspection and correction of hazards, and as Building Official, will approve plans and specifications. Other duties will include managing and preparing the division budget; supervising, evaluating and training staff; preparing analytical reports; and providing building code information to contractors, engineers, and the public. He/she may make inspections of residential and commercial structures under construction; discuss conformance problems with contractors and foremen; and resolve disputes between City and contractors. Some exciting new projects the new Building Official will be working on are the Claremont McKenna College Science Center, Claremont Colleges Inc. Student Center, Claremont Graduate University developments, various other Claremont Colleges projects, Village South Specific Plan, and new infill affordable and market rate housing developments. Ideal Candidate EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : The next Building Official will have five years of progressively responsible experience in the building trades e.g. building inspector, building contractor, architect, structural engineer, and/or enforcement of building codes; two years supervisory level experience is highly desirable. They will have a High School diploma or equivalent, a valid California C driver's license, and possess an International Code Council (ICC) certificate as a Building Official. Highly desirable is a bachelor's degree in a closely related field, municipal experience, and ICC certification as a Plans Examiner. KEY ABILITIES : The City is looking for a Building Official who has the knowledge of principles, practices, and methods associated with developing building standards, plan check, and inspection. He/she will be a strong leader and creative problem solver with strong interpersonal and managerial skills. The ideal candidate will be someone who listens, is approachable and accessible, and committed to creating a teamwork environment. He/she will be able to communicate effectively and persuasively in both written reports and when making public reports. The next Building Official shall be proficient in the use of a personal computer, laptop and iPad, and shall have the ability to use them and related software programs, in the preparation of agenda reports, PowerPoint presentations, and correspondence with staff, community members, and outside agencies. Highly desirable is experience with HDL for building permits. Additional Information BUILDING DIVISION: The Building Division is part of the Community Development Department, which also includes the Planning Division and Engineering Division. These three divisions regulate construction and occupancy of buildings in accordance with local, County, State, and Federal laws. The Building Division has 6 full-time employees which includes 3 employees within the Community Improvement Division. Functions of the Building Division include: Enforce building standards to safeguard life, health, and property through plan review and inspection procedures. Verify State contractor's licensing, workers' compensation insurance, and City business taxes and licenses prior to permit issuance. Verify project approvals and payment of fees to other City divisions, departments, and outside agencies. Perform on-site building inspections within 48 business hours of requests for new construction or remodeling to ensure compliance with approved plans and applicable requirements, conditions, standards, regulations, and codes. Provide timely and thorough review of building plans for compliance with disabled access, energy, fire and life safety, architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical regulations. Coordinate and monitor the plan review and approval processes by other City divisions, departments, and outside agencies, and verify that all fees and assessments have been paid prior to approval of plans and issuance of permits. Agencies include City departments, Los Angeles County Fire, Health and Sanitation Departments, SCAQMD, Division of Occupational Safety and Health/Elevator Unit, and the Claremont Unified School District. Conduct regular Citywide inspections and respond quickly to citizen complaints for enforcing minimum development, housing, fire and life safety standards to ensure the safety of our citizens. Maintain the Citizen Contact Log regarding complaints and follow-up with enforcement procedures for illegal construction and housing violations observed by staff and the public at large. Maintain and update the HdL automated permit software system for efficient and quick issuance of permits, tracking of plan checks, inspection records, expiration notices, certificates of occupancy, building reports, Internet access for permit status, and online permits. Perform records management and retention by preparing final permits for imaging and preparing plans and supportive documents for microfilming for use by the public. Submit building permit data electronically to Los Angeles County Tax Assessor's Office for faster allocation of City's share of property tax. Provide overall management of Building and Community Improvement divisions, which includes personnel administration, budget monitoring and preparation, establishment of goals and policies, contract administration, training coordination, and response to public concerns. Provide timely oral and/or written comments on proposed private and City projects going through the development review process with current planning, and regularly attend Development Review Committee meetings and Council and Commission meetings when applicable. Perform as City's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator to oversee compliance with the various ADA regulations, respond to citizen special accessibility need requests and complaints, and implement and enforce ADA and Fair Housing Act where applicable. Manage the City’s code enforcement division THE COMMUNITY: Located 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles on the lower slopes of the San Gabriel Mountains, Claremont is best known for its tree-lined streets, historic buildings, world renowned colleges, and award-winning school system. Claremont provides the atmosphere of a New England town within comfortable driving distances of major Southern California attractions, sports stadiums, and the Ontario International Airport. Sunset Magazine described Claremont in this manner, "College towns like this one may be commonplace on the East Coast, but Claremont, 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, stands out as a singular example in Southern California." Metrolink Rail Authority also named Claremont a Preferred Destination Point. The City has a population of 35,949 people calling Claremont their home. Within the City's 14.14 square miles, Claremont has 24 city-owned parks and sports fields, with 2,555 acres of public park land, of which 1,769 is wilderness. Claremont has over 24,000 City trees and has been a winner of the National Arbor Day Association's TREE CITY USA award for 30 consecutive years. Claremont's success is not accidental, but the result of a long tradition of creating and encouraging community cooperatives and involvement in civic affairs, which has also worked successfully in the areas of business and economic retention and development. The City of Claremont exemplifies the quality of a model city, and is viewed and respected as a leader in local government. CITY GOVERNMENT: Claremont is a general law city that uses the Council-Manager form of government. A general law city is one that operates under laws and rules established by the State of California. The City Manager is hired by and responsible to the City Council. It is the responsibility of the City Manager and City staff to implement Council policies and ensure the smooth day-to-day delivery of municipal services. The City Council also appoints a City Attorney to provide legal counsel to the City organization. The City Council is comprised of five members elected at large for four years. The terms of offices are staggered, with three members elected at one general municipal election and two at the next. Elections are held the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March of odd-numbered years. The City Council and staff is committed to fulfilling its mission to deliver the highest quality service possible to our community in a balanced and equitable manner. The City Council has identified the following Council priorities for 2019: Preserve our natural, cultural, and historic resources; Maintain financial stability; Invest in the maintenance and improvement of our infrastructure; Increase livability in our neighborhoods and expand opportunities for our business; ensure the safety of our community; promote community engagement through transparency and communication. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: This position offers a highly competitive salary with an attractive and competitive benefit package as outlined below. The starting salary for this position will be based on the competitive labor market and the successful candidate's qualifications and experience. The City of Claremont offers an attractive and competitive benefits package, including: 2% at 55 PERS retirement (Classic Members), Employee pays 7% of salary; 2% at 62 PERS retirement (New Member), Employee pays 5.75% of salary $1,014 a month for medical allowance, with any remaining money deposited into employee's ICMA deferred compensation account or taken as taxable income 96 hours - 160 vacation hours based on years of service 113.5 holiday/floating holiday hours 140 hours of Administrative Leave 96 sick hours (may bring up to 200 hours of sick leave from current employer) $350 monthly car allowance Annual technology reimbursement up to $1,500 per year $75,000 life insurance on employee and $10,000 on dependents Monday through Thursday work week (9.5 hours per day for 38 hours a week) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) HOW TO APPLY Interested candidates can apply for this position online and obtain additional information at the City of Claremont website www.ci.claremont.ca.us . REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION The City of Claremont is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process or in the performance of their duties must specify the accommodations needed, in writing, at the time when the employment application is submitted. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The City of Claremont is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity, welcomes opportunities to engage and understand others, and fosters a sense of belonging. City of Claremont Employees in CMA are entitled to the following benefits: HEALTH, WELFARE, AND SAVINGS BENEFIT: The City shall contribute$1,014 per month towards any offered health plans, two dental plans, and a vision plan. Should the total cost of premiums for benefits selected under the plan exceed the City's monthly contribution, the overage will be paid by the employee via pre-tax payroll deductions. If an employee has medical, dental, and/or vision through other means, the employee is able to submit proof of other coverage and receive this amount as taxable income. HEALTH INSURANCE: The City offers a number of health plans through KeenanInsurance. DENTAL INSURANCE: The City offers a choice of two dental plans. One is an indemnity plan, which allows you to go to the dentist of your choice (no orthodontia coverage). The other is a direct service plan in which you must select and receive care at one of the dental offices or centers provided by the plan (orthodontia coverage). VISION INSURANCE: The City also offers enrollment in a vision plan, which provides a vision examination each year and lenses and frames or contacts every year. LIFE INSURANCE: Employees receive a life insurance policy of $75,000 for themselves and $10,000 for any dependents you elect to insure. There are also optional insurance programs which can be taken with an employee if they leave City service. FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN (SECTION 125): Claremont offers a flexible benefit plan which allows employees to pay for certain expenses (child care, unreimbursed medical expenses, and insurance premiums) with pre-tax dollars. VACATION: Employees are entitled to a paid vacation of 96 hours following one year of employment. (employees may take accrued vacation after six months of employment). From the second year of employment until completion of the ninth year, employees are entitled to 120 hours of paid vacation. Beginning with the tenth year, and every year thereafter, employees are entitled to 160 hours of vacation. A one time, 80-hour longevity leave bonus is given to an employee on their service anniversary date at the 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, 30th, 35th, etc. years of service. SICK LEAVE: Employees shallaccrue eight hours of sick leave per month. New employees may bring with them up to 200 hours of accrued sick leave from their previous agency if their previous employer did not otherwise compensate them. New employees must provide documentation from their previous employer verifying their uncompensated sick leave hours. ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE: Employees receive 140hours of administrative leave per calendar year in recognition of the frequent requirement to work evenings, weekends and holidays in excess of 38 hours per week. Employees may receive cash compensation on the pay date closest to December 1st (or as soon thereafter) of each calendar year for up to 40 hours of unused administrative leave if they have used a minimum of 40 hours of administrative leave in the calendar year. JURY LEAVE: Employees required to serve on a jury are entitled to their regular compensation for up to 76 hours. HOLIDAYS/FLOATING HOLIDAY HOURS: All Unit employees shall receive 18.5 floating holiday hours each calendar year. In addition, employees shall be entitled to the following holidays with pay each calendar year. Each holiday shall be valued at 9.5 hours. New Year's Day (January 1) Martin Luther King's Birthday (The third Monday in January) Presidents' Birthday (The third Monday in February) Memorial Day (The last Monday in May) Juneteenth (June 19th) Independence Day (July 4th) Labor Day (The first Monday in September) Veteran's Day (November 11th) Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day (December 25th) Employees shall receive additional floating holiday hours when any of the ten (10) holidyas fall on the employee's scheduled day off work. For example, with a Monday through Thursday schedule, any holiday that falls on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday shall be converted from 9.5 holiday hours to 9.5 floating holiday hours. RETIREMENT: Safety (Sworn) PERS Plan Formula The City shall provide the 3% @ 50 plan to all safety employees enrolled in the PERS plan prior to March 19, 2012. An employee who is hired by the City after March 19, 2012, from another Public Employees' Retirement (PERS) agency or agency with PERS reciprocity, or with a break in service of 6 months or less, shall receive the Second Tier PERS benefit formula of 3% @ 55. A returning Claremont City employee that was enrolled in PERS will receive the PERS benefit formula they received while previously employed with the City, irrespective of the break in service. An employee who is a new enrollment in PERS, is not coming from an agency with PERS reciprocity, or has a break in service greater than 6 months shall be enrolled in the Third Tier PERS benefit formula of 2.7% @ 57. Miscellaneous (Non-Sworn) PERS Plan Formula The City shall provide the 2.5% @ 55 PERS contract option to current miscellaneous employees hired prior to March 19, 2012. An employee who is hired by the City after March 19, 2012, from another Public Employees' Retirement (PERS) agency or agency with PERS reciprocity, or with a break in service of 6 months or less, shall receive the Second Tier PERS benefit formula of 2% @ 55. A returning Claremont City employee that was enrolled in PERS will receive the PERS benefit formula they received while previously employed with the City, irrespective of the break in service. An employee who is a new enrollment in PERS, is not coming from an agency with PERS reciprocity, or has a break in service greater than 6 months shall be enrolled in the Third Tier PERS benefit formula of 2% @ 62. Employee PERS Contribution Safety employees hired prior to March 19, 2012 and hired into the Two Tier of 3% @ 55 retirement plan shall contribute 9% towards their PERS member contributions. Safety employees hired in the Third Tier of 2.7% @ 57, shall contribute 13% or 50% of the total normal cost rate, whichever is greater, towards their PERS member contributions. Miscellaneous employees hired prior to March 19, 2012 shall contribute 8% towards their PERS member contributions. Employees receiving the Second Tier PERS Benefit formula of 2% @ 55 shall contribute 7% towards their PERS member contributions. Employees receiving the Third Tier PERS benefit formula of 2% @ 62 shall contribute 6.5% or 50% of the total normal cost rate, whichever is greater, towards their PERS member contributions. PERS Highest Pension Calculation Compensation Period - The City shall continue to provide the Single Highest One Year Final Compensation Pension calculation benefit to current miscellaneous employees hired prior to March 19, 2012. Employees hired after March 19, 2012 shall receive the Three Year Final Compensation calculation benefit. The City shall provide miscellaneous and safety employees with the following benefits/provisions: Credit for unused sick leave (Government Code Section 20965). 1959 Survivor Benefit (Third Level benefits) DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: Employees have the opportunity to participate in a supplemental retirement savings plan offered through MissionSquare. Through tax-deferred payroll deductions, employees are eligible to deposit funds into their account, up to the maximum allowed by law. Participation in this program: Shelters a portion of your salary from income taxes; Invests in high-performing funds yielding tax-deferred earnings; Provides a superior tool for retirement planning and savings. DEFERRED COMPENSATION RETENTION INCENTIVE PROGRAM: This program was established to provide tenure and savings incentives for management employees. Beginning with the employee's third consecutive year of service, the City will match up to one percent of their base pay, payable into their deferred compensation account. This percentage increases to two percent at the beginning of their fifth year, three percent at the beginning of their sixth year, four percent at the beginning of their eighth year, and five percent at the beginning of their tenth year. SEVERANCE: Employee shall receive 60 days notification in advance of layoff and up to six months severance in the event of involuntary separations. LONG-TERM DISABILITY: The City provides a long-term disability plan. This benefit is in case an employee sustains a non-work-related illness or injury that results in their inability to work for a long period of time. In this event, an employee will receive 66.66% of their base pay after 60 days, and continued payment until they are medically able to return to work, or they reach the age of 65, whichever comes first (maximum of $8,000 per month). TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Employees may participate in the City's tuition reimbursement program. The amount of reimbursement will be up to $1,500 per fiscal year. Reimbursable items include registration, tuition, textbooks, and parking. CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIP: Employees are eligible for membership in the F & A Federal Credit Union. F & A offers a wide variety of services, including checking and savings accounts and all types of loans (automobile, vacation, personal, first and second home mortgages, and more!). EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP): The City cares about the emotional and physical well-being of its employees and their families and offers a City paid Employee Assistance Program. AUTO ALLOWANCE: Department Heads and Division Heads who have a personal vehicle at the work site available for use and provide proof of automobile insurance to Personnel are eligible to receive a monthly auto allowance. Department Heads shall receive $450 per month and Division Heads shall receive $350 per month. DIRECT DEPOSIT PAYROLL: Employees may authorize the automatic deposit of their paycheck into their checking, savings, or credit union account. Revised: July 2023 Closing Date/Time: Continuous
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA
San Bernardino, California, United States
The Job Earn an Annual Salary Up to $197,329! To view the official recruitment brochure, click HERE . San Bernardino County seeks an experienced administrator to direct the overall planning and management of the operations of San Bernardino County’s Risk Management Department to achieve the department’s mission of identifying, monitoring and controlling the risk exposures of county departments through safety and risk program analysis, which includes the development and recommendation of programs to protect the county against catastrophic loss, and minimizing potential risks to reduce or eliminate losses. The Director of Risk Management is responsible for providing strategic vision, fiscal stability, policy guidance and leadership to the department; for the preparation and management of the department budget; and for the planning and fiscal oversight of capital improvement projects. Key responsibilities include: Administering the activities of the Risk Management Department; directing through subordinates the planning, development, implementation, and administration of risk management programs; evaluating program effectiveness and implementing performance enhancement initiatives as appropriate. Evaluating the effectiveness of various elements of the comprehensive risk management program in areas such as safety, loss control, and claims management. Analyzing the level of risk exposure for county assets relative to the various types of casualties; surveying the county's facilities, programs, and operations to identify hazards and potential liabilities and to evaluate insurable risks. Identifying feasible alternatives that will protect county assets, minimize county exposure to general and workers' compensation liability risks, and to ensure continued operation in the event of a catastrophic loss without unbearable impact on the county budget. Directing and supervising through subordinate managers a diverse staff; reviewing and authorizing personnel actions; evaluating subordinate management and supervisory staff; developing succession planning strategies. Directing the preparation, justification and administration of the department's budget; determining financial needs; assuring that adequate fiscal controls are established and that program objectives are met in a timely and cost effective manner. The Director of Risk Management is an unclassified position; it is appointed and serves at the pleasure of the County Chief Executive Officer or their designee. The position reports to an Assistant Executive Officer. THE COUNTY Located in the heart of Southern California, San Bernardino County is home to over two million residents. We thrive on the diversity of our communities, where families enjoy affordable housing, excellent K-12 schools and easy access to community resources such as hospitals, libraries, parks and airports. The County offers a variety of "live, work, play" lifestyle options, with short commutes; a safe, clean and healthy environment; and access to a variety of retail and entertainment choices. We also offer cultural and educational enrichment opportunities through museums, theaters and local universities such as California State University San Bernardino and University of Redlands. Our natural geography, with snowcapped mountains, flowering deserts, crystal lakes, pristine valleys, and ideal Southern California climate allow our residents to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, skiing year round. Adjacent to Los Angeles and Orange Counties, we are but a short drive away from Southern California's premier beaches, resort destinations, and major metropolitan centers. As an employer, the County of San Bernardino strives to provide its employees a work life balance, where in addition to excellent career opportunities, supportive work environment, and lucrative compensation and benefits, they are able to enjoy all our County has to offer. The County is governed by a full time, five member Board of Supervisors, who, working through our County departments, is committed to sustaining a vision of "a complete county that capitalizes on the diversity of its people, its geography, and its economy to create a broad range of choices for its residents in how they live, work, and play." Learn about our Vision: www.sbcounty.gov/Vision Watch San Bernardino Thrive: Video link: http://bit.ly/SBCounty2018 EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE : As an alternative to the traditional benefits package, you may also be eligible to elect the Modified Benefit Option (MBO) that provides an increased base rate of pay (4% above the base rate of pay) with modified benefits. For more detailed information on the MBO for Exempt Group, refer to the MBO - Exempt (Non-Elected) BbBOU - Benefits Summary Guide . Click the links below for additional details: Exempt Employee Compensation Ordinance Summary of Traditional Benefits Summary of Modified Benefits Option Desired Qualifications EDUCATION: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business/Public Administration, Finance, Risk Management, or related field. A Master's Degree is preferred. -AND- EXPERIENCE : Five (5) or more years of increasingly responsible professional experience administering risk management programs for a large organization; conducting risk assessment and evaluation; and/or claims administration/loss prevention. Experience must include two (2) years of administrative and supervisory responsibility. Additionally, the ideal candidate will: Have public sector experience within a self-insured environment Possess coursework in Associate in Risk Management (ARM) or Associate in Risk Management for Public Entities (ARM-P) Be a strategic planner and analytical problem solver with strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to promote teamwork, build trust and create a shared sense of purpose to achieve organizational goals. Have a strong customer service focus and exceptional presentation skills with the ability to effectively communicate and advocate actions, policy and objectives to various groups including boards, municipal councils, advisory committees, community groups and their representatives. Have extensive experience managing large/complex budgets with multiple funding sources as well as managing and allocating resources. Be politically sensitive and able to build and maintain cooperative working relationships with other local, state, and federal agencies as well as regulatory agencies. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and qualifying experience may be considered. Selection Process THE APPLICATION PROCESS Qualified candidates are invited to apply online at: www.sbcounty.gov/jobs . The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the appointing authority for further consideration. For Additional Information Contact: Aisha Weaver, Employment Manager aweaver@hr.sbcounty.gov Applications received by 5:00 PM on Friday, March 8, 2024, will be included in the first review/processing of applications; subsequent reviews may be conducted as needed to meet business needs. Apply ASAP, as recruitment may close at anytime once a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application. All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email . Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com and from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn of any additional information regarding this recruitment. Also, check your Government Jobs account for notifications. Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment. If you require technical assistance , please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application. EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline. Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points. Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process . Exempt Unit-Group B The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked. For a summary of benefits, please click here . Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ . Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
The Job Earn an Annual Salary Up to $197,329! To view the official recruitment brochure, click HERE . San Bernardino County seeks an experienced administrator to direct the overall planning and management of the operations of San Bernardino County’s Risk Management Department to achieve the department’s mission of identifying, monitoring and controlling the risk exposures of county departments through safety and risk program analysis, which includes the development and recommendation of programs to protect the county against catastrophic loss, and minimizing potential risks to reduce or eliminate losses. The Director of Risk Management is responsible for providing strategic vision, fiscal stability, policy guidance and leadership to the department; for the preparation and management of the department budget; and for the planning and fiscal oversight of capital improvement projects. Key responsibilities include: Administering the activities of the Risk Management Department; directing through subordinates the planning, development, implementation, and administration of risk management programs; evaluating program effectiveness and implementing performance enhancement initiatives as appropriate. Evaluating the effectiveness of various elements of the comprehensive risk management program in areas such as safety, loss control, and claims management. Analyzing the level of risk exposure for county assets relative to the various types of casualties; surveying the county's facilities, programs, and operations to identify hazards and potential liabilities and to evaluate insurable risks. Identifying feasible alternatives that will protect county assets, minimize county exposure to general and workers' compensation liability risks, and to ensure continued operation in the event of a catastrophic loss without unbearable impact on the county budget. Directing and supervising through subordinate managers a diverse staff; reviewing and authorizing personnel actions; evaluating subordinate management and supervisory staff; developing succession planning strategies. Directing the preparation, justification and administration of the department's budget; determining financial needs; assuring that adequate fiscal controls are established and that program objectives are met in a timely and cost effective manner. The Director of Risk Management is an unclassified position; it is appointed and serves at the pleasure of the County Chief Executive Officer or their designee. The position reports to an Assistant Executive Officer. THE COUNTY Located in the heart of Southern California, San Bernardino County is home to over two million residents. We thrive on the diversity of our communities, where families enjoy affordable housing, excellent K-12 schools and easy access to community resources such as hospitals, libraries, parks and airports. The County offers a variety of "live, work, play" lifestyle options, with short commutes; a safe, clean and healthy environment; and access to a variety of retail and entertainment choices. We also offer cultural and educational enrichment opportunities through museums, theaters and local universities such as California State University San Bernardino and University of Redlands. Our natural geography, with snowcapped mountains, flowering deserts, crystal lakes, pristine valleys, and ideal Southern California climate allow our residents to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, skiing year round. Adjacent to Los Angeles and Orange Counties, we are but a short drive away from Southern California's premier beaches, resort destinations, and major metropolitan centers. As an employer, the County of San Bernardino strives to provide its employees a work life balance, where in addition to excellent career opportunities, supportive work environment, and lucrative compensation and benefits, they are able to enjoy all our County has to offer. The County is governed by a full time, five member Board of Supervisors, who, working through our County departments, is committed to sustaining a vision of "a complete county that capitalizes on the diversity of its people, its geography, and its economy to create a broad range of choices for its residents in how they live, work, and play." Learn about our Vision: www.sbcounty.gov/Vision Watch San Bernardino Thrive: Video link: http://bit.ly/SBCounty2018 EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE : As an alternative to the traditional benefits package, you may also be eligible to elect the Modified Benefit Option (MBO) that provides an increased base rate of pay (4% above the base rate of pay) with modified benefits. For more detailed information on the MBO for Exempt Group, refer to the MBO - Exempt (Non-Elected) BbBOU - Benefits Summary Guide . Click the links below for additional details: Exempt Employee Compensation Ordinance Summary of Traditional Benefits Summary of Modified Benefits Option Desired Qualifications EDUCATION: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business/Public Administration, Finance, Risk Management, or related field. A Master's Degree is preferred. -AND- EXPERIENCE : Five (5) or more years of increasingly responsible professional experience administering risk management programs for a large organization; conducting risk assessment and evaluation; and/or claims administration/loss prevention. Experience must include two (2) years of administrative and supervisory responsibility. Additionally, the ideal candidate will: Have public sector experience within a self-insured environment Possess coursework in Associate in Risk Management (ARM) or Associate in Risk Management for Public Entities (ARM-P) Be a strategic planner and analytical problem solver with strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to promote teamwork, build trust and create a shared sense of purpose to achieve organizational goals. Have a strong customer service focus and exceptional presentation skills with the ability to effectively communicate and advocate actions, policy and objectives to various groups including boards, municipal councils, advisory committees, community groups and their representatives. Have extensive experience managing large/complex budgets with multiple funding sources as well as managing and allocating resources. Be politically sensitive and able to build and maintain cooperative working relationships with other local, state, and federal agencies as well as regulatory agencies. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and qualifying experience may be considered. Selection Process THE APPLICATION PROCESS Qualified candidates are invited to apply online at: www.sbcounty.gov/jobs . The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the appointing authority for further consideration. For Additional Information Contact: Aisha Weaver, Employment Manager aweaver@hr.sbcounty.gov Applications received by 5:00 PM on Friday, March 8, 2024, will be included in the first review/processing of applications; subsequent reviews may be conducted as needed to meet business needs. Apply ASAP, as recruitment may close at anytime once a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application. All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email . Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com and from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn of any additional information regarding this recruitment. Also, check your Government Jobs account for notifications. Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment. If you require technical assistance , please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application. EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline. Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points. Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process . Exempt Unit-Group B The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked. For a summary of benefits, please click here . Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ . Closing Date/Time: Continuous
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES EXAM NUMBER: Y5172T OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY ORIGINAL POSTING DATE: 3/14/2013 REBULLETIN INFORMATION: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION REGARDING NOTIFICATION OF EXAM RESULTS. PERSONS WHO HAVE ALREADY APPLIED NEED NOT REAPPLY, BUT MAY CONTACT THE EXAM ANALYST IF THEY WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THIS EXAMINATION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE WITHOUT PRIOR 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. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and four acute hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics - DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 employees, and has an annual budget of over $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: Performs preoperative anesthesia management of patient undergoing surgical or therapeutic procedures, airway management or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, under the administration of a physician or dentist. Essential Job Functions Preanesthetic Preparation and Evaluation of the Patient Obtaining an appropriate health history. Conducting an appropriate physical screening assessment. Recommending or requesting pertinent diagnostic studies and evaluating the results. Selecting, obtaining, ordering, and administering preanesthetic medications. Documenting the preanesthetic evaluation and obtaining a comprehensive informed consent for anesthesia and related services. lntraoperative Care Obtaining, preparing, and using all equipment, monitors, supplies and drugs used for the administration of anesthesia and sedation techniques; performing and ordering safety checks as needed. Selecting, obtaining or administering the anesthetics, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, fluids and blood products necessary to manage the anesthetic. Performing all aspects of airway management, including fiberoptic intubation. Performing and managing regional anesthetic techniques including, but not limited to, subarachnoid, epidural and caudal blocks; plexus, major and peripheral nerve blocks; intravenous regional anesthesia; transtracheal, topical and local infiltration blocks; intracapsular, intercostal and ocular blocks. Providing appropriate invasive and noninvasive monitoring modalities using current standards and techniques. Recognizing abnormal patient response during anesthesia; selecting and implementing corrective action and requesting consultation whenever necessary. Evaluating patient response during emergence from anesthesia and instituting pharmacological or supportive treatment to insure patient stability during transfer. Postanesthesia Care Providing postanesthesia follow-up and evaluation of the patient's response to the anesthesia and surgical experience; taking appropriate corrective actions and requesting consultation when indicated. Initiating, ordering, and administering respiratory support to ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation in the postanesthesia period. Initiating, ordering, and administering pharmacological or fluid support of the cardiovascular system during the postanesthesia period to prevent morbidity and mortality. Initiating, ordering, and administering acute postanesthesia pain management techniques. Discharging patients from a postanesthesia care unit (PACU) according to facility policy. Clinical Support Functions Inserting peripheral and central intravenous catheters. Inserting pulmonary artery catheters. Inserting arterial catheters and performing arterial puncture to obtain arterial blood samples. Managing emergency situations, including initiating or participating in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Providing consultation and implementation of respiratory and ventilatory care. Management of interventional pain therapy using drugs, regional anesthetic techniques, or other accepted pain-relief modalities. Selecting, obtaining, ordering and/or administering medications or treatments related to the care of the patient, using consultation when appropriate. Accepting additional responsibilities which are within the expertise of the individual CRNA and appropriate to the practice setting. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: To qualify, candidates must meet all of the following requirements: 1) State licensure by the California Board of Registered Nursing as a Registered Nurse. 2) State certification by the California Board of Registered Nursing as a Nurse Anesthetist. 3) Graduation from a program of nurse anesthesia education accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists.* 4) Certification or Recertification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA). Please see Special Requirement Information for additional information regarding the requirements. LICENSE: A license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class II - Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Experience as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Applicants claiming experience as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in a state other than California must include their certification number on the application for verification at the time of filing. Experience claimed without a valid certification number will not be considered. Additional Information SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: WITHHOLD INFORMATION Applicants who will successfully complete the selection requirements within twelve (12) months of filing their application may compete in this examination. However, their names will be placed on withhold status pending completion and submission of the education, licensure and certification requirements. In the event candidates fail to provide proof of meeting the selection requirements within twelve (12) months, they will be removed from the withhold list. NURSE ANESTHETIST PROGRAM INFORMATION *Applicants MUST submit proof of graduation from a program of nurse anesthesia education accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetist -or- Applicants MUST submit a copy of their recommendation letter from the Nurse Anesthetist Program Director confirming good standing and anticipated successful completion date, at the time of filing or by emailing the Exam Analyst, lpascual@dhs.lacounty.gov within 15 calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title. The recommendation letter must be on a legible letterhead from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization. LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION INFORMATION Please ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title of your required license and certifications, number, date of issue, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency as specified in the Selection Requirements. Required license(s) and/or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted. Additionally, in order to receive credit for license(s) and/or certification(s) in relation to any desirable qualifications, the license(s) and/or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. EXAMINATION CONTENT: An evaluation of training and education as documented on the application weighted at 100%. Application information will be evaluated as it relates to the Selection Requirements and Desirable Qualifications. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on this examination in order to be placed on the Eligible Register. Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add Lpascual@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. VACANCY INFORMATION: The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. 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 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. 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 the "APPLY" button for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. 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 you 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. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST on the last day of filing will not be accepted. NOTE: If you are unable to attach documents to your application, you must email the Exam Analyst within 15 calendar days of filing online . Please include the exam number and the exam title. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER LANGUAGE 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. NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. ADA COORDINATOR: (323) 914-6365 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Luz Pascual, Exam Analyst E-mail: Lpascual@dhs.lacounty.gov HR ESC Phone Number: (213) 288-7000 For detailed information, please click here
Mar 05, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES EXAM NUMBER: Y5172T OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY ORIGINAL POSTING DATE: 3/14/2013 REBULLETIN INFORMATION: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION REGARDING NOTIFICATION OF EXAM RESULTS. PERSONS WHO HAVE ALREADY APPLIED NEED NOT REAPPLY, BUT MAY CONTACT THE EXAM ANALYST IF THEY WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THIS EXAMINATION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE WITHOUT PRIOR 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. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and four acute hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics - DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 employees, and has an annual budget of over $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: Performs preoperative anesthesia management of patient undergoing surgical or therapeutic procedures, airway management or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, under the administration of a physician or dentist. Essential Job Functions Preanesthetic Preparation and Evaluation of the Patient Obtaining an appropriate health history. Conducting an appropriate physical screening assessment. Recommending or requesting pertinent diagnostic studies and evaluating the results. Selecting, obtaining, ordering, and administering preanesthetic medications. Documenting the preanesthetic evaluation and obtaining a comprehensive informed consent for anesthesia and related services. lntraoperative Care Obtaining, preparing, and using all equipment, monitors, supplies and drugs used for the administration of anesthesia and sedation techniques; performing and ordering safety checks as needed. Selecting, obtaining or administering the anesthetics, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, fluids and blood products necessary to manage the anesthetic. Performing all aspects of airway management, including fiberoptic intubation. Performing and managing regional anesthetic techniques including, but not limited to, subarachnoid, epidural and caudal blocks; plexus, major and peripheral nerve blocks; intravenous regional anesthesia; transtracheal, topical and local infiltration blocks; intracapsular, intercostal and ocular blocks. Providing appropriate invasive and noninvasive monitoring modalities using current standards and techniques. Recognizing abnormal patient response during anesthesia; selecting and implementing corrective action and requesting consultation whenever necessary. Evaluating patient response during emergence from anesthesia and instituting pharmacological or supportive treatment to insure patient stability during transfer. Postanesthesia Care Providing postanesthesia follow-up and evaluation of the patient's response to the anesthesia and surgical experience; taking appropriate corrective actions and requesting consultation when indicated. Initiating, ordering, and administering respiratory support to ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation in the postanesthesia period. Initiating, ordering, and administering pharmacological or fluid support of the cardiovascular system during the postanesthesia period to prevent morbidity and mortality. Initiating, ordering, and administering acute postanesthesia pain management techniques. Discharging patients from a postanesthesia care unit (PACU) according to facility policy. Clinical Support Functions Inserting peripheral and central intravenous catheters. Inserting pulmonary artery catheters. Inserting arterial catheters and performing arterial puncture to obtain arterial blood samples. Managing emergency situations, including initiating or participating in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Providing consultation and implementation of respiratory and ventilatory care. Management of interventional pain therapy using drugs, regional anesthetic techniques, or other accepted pain-relief modalities. Selecting, obtaining, ordering and/or administering medications or treatments related to the care of the patient, using consultation when appropriate. Accepting additional responsibilities which are within the expertise of the individual CRNA and appropriate to the practice setting. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: To qualify, candidates must meet all of the following requirements: 1) State licensure by the California Board of Registered Nursing as a Registered Nurse. 2) State certification by the California Board of Registered Nursing as a Nurse Anesthetist. 3) Graduation from a program of nurse anesthesia education accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists.* 4) Certification or Recertification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA). Please see Special Requirement Information for additional information regarding the requirements. LICENSE: A license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing. PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class II - Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Experience as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Applicants claiming experience as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in a state other than California must include their certification number on the application for verification at the time of filing. Experience claimed without a valid certification number will not be considered. Additional Information SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: WITHHOLD INFORMATION Applicants who will successfully complete the selection requirements within twelve (12) months of filing their application may compete in this examination. However, their names will be placed on withhold status pending completion and submission of the education, licensure and certification requirements. In the event candidates fail to provide proof of meeting the selection requirements within twelve (12) months, they will be removed from the withhold list. NURSE ANESTHETIST PROGRAM INFORMATION *Applicants MUST submit proof of graduation from a program of nurse anesthesia education accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetist -or- Applicants MUST submit a copy of their recommendation letter from the Nurse Anesthetist Program Director confirming good standing and anticipated successful completion date, at the time of filing or by emailing the Exam Analyst, lpascual@dhs.lacounty.gov within 15 calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title. The recommendation letter must be on a legible letterhead from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization. LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION INFORMATION Please ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title of your required license and certifications, number, date of issue, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency as specified in the Selection Requirements. Required license(s) and/or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted. Additionally, in order to receive credit for license(s) and/or certification(s) in relation to any desirable qualifications, the license(s) and/or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. EXAMINATION CONTENT: An evaluation of training and education as documented on the application weighted at 100%. Application information will be evaluated as it relates to the Selection Requirements and Desirable Qualifications. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on this examination in order to be placed on the Eligible Register. Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add Lpascual@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. VACANCY INFORMATION: The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. 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 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. 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 the "APPLY" button for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. 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 you 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. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST on the last day of filing will not be accepted. NOTE: If you are unable to attach documents to your application, you must email the Exam Analyst within 15 calendar days of filing online . Please include the exam number and the exam title. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER LANGUAGE 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. NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. ADA COORDINATOR: (323) 914-6365 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Luz Pascual, Exam Analyst E-mail: Lpascual@dhs.lacounty.gov HR ESC Phone Number: (213) 288-7000 For detailed information, please click here