CITY OF ATLANTA, GA
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Open Until Filled Salary Commensurate with Experience Summary of Duties The City of Atlanta Department of City Planning (DCP) is committed to implementing Atlanta City Design and transforming Atlanta into the best possible version of itself. Adopted into the city charter in December 2017, Atlanta City Design articulates an aspiration for the future city that Atlantans can fall in love with, knowing that if people love their city, they will make better decisions about it. The Office of Design of the Department of City Planning provides leadership for the physical design of the city. It accomplishes this through the design of physical plans for the logical organization of our future city, creation of vibrant public spaces that cultivate public life, and architectural guidance, including preservation, of high-quality buildings that contribute to a cohesive public realm. This work is framed by Atlanta City Design and driven by the desire to design a city for everyone in the most inclusive way possible. General Description and Classification Standards The Urban Planner III is responsible for supporting the successful implementation of: Atlanta City Design; the City of Atlanta’s historic preservation program regulations and policies; the City of Atlanta’s Section 106 Programmatic Agreement for U.S HUD-funded projects and programs in partnership with other City agencies; and other initiatives of the Department of City Planning and Office of Design. Duties at this level include, but are not limited to: providing quality customer service to the stakeholders of Atlanta; ensuring that project applications, project design reviews, staff analysis, research projects, and open record requests are processed efficiently and in a timely manner; and performing community engagement, administrative, analytical and technical functions in support of the development, implementation and monitoring of the City’s historic preservation and urban design programs, regulations, and policies. This work is done in close collaboration with the Office of Design’s other functional units - the Public Space Studio and the Planning Studio - as well as other offices of the Department of City Planning, other City agencies (including particularly the Department of Grants and Community Development), regional and state agencies, community members, and private sector partners. This would be accomplished with very general supervision from the Historic Preservation Studio Assistant Director. The Historic Preservation Studio of the Office of Design is responsible for the implementation of all the City of Atlanta’s historic preservation programs and activities at all scales - from the entire city, to districts, neighborhoods, blocks, streets and buildings. These programs and activities include architectural review using historic preservation design regulations within a public-facing process; wide-ranging technical assistance to individual property and business owners, City residents, community groups, outside researchers, other City agencies and other government entities; supporting the enforcement of the City’s historic preservation regulations; creating and managing programs and policies that advance the goals of the City’s historic preservation program; managing compliance with appropriate state and federal historic preservation-related requirements and regulations; and incorporating the City’s historic places and spaces into its future. These actions will guide the physical and economic development of our rapidly growing city. The programs and activities must thoughtfully and creatively consider how best to leverage the value of the City’s historic places and spaces to achieve desired patterns and densities of development, support new types and levels for diverse affordable housing options, and create opportunities for parks and other public spaces that reinforce the City’s physical identity while also addressing existing community needs. This is an experienced, professional level capable of carrying out most assignments typical of the profession with limited guidance or review. This level would be considered a promotional level and attainable by any incumbents in a work group who demonstrate the necessary knowledge, ability, and performance. Supervision Received Direction received is very general, focuses on end results, and is typically collaborative in nature. Candidate should be extremely self-motivated and willing to take initiative. Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties shall be performed as assigned. Compliance with Federal Historic Preservation Regulations Effectively and efficiently lead the Department of City Planning’s compliance with federal historic preservation regulations and requirements in partnership with the City’s Department of Grants and Community Development. Complete Section 106 reviews for all types of U.S. HUD-funded projects or programs implemented by the City of Atlanta, including but not limited to housing rehabilitation, commercial revitalization, infrastructure projects, site improvements, property acquisitions, and building demolition actions. Review a wide variety of property types, project scopes and scales, and construction documentation for National Register of Historic Places eligibility and compliance with Secretary of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitation. Conduct field evaluations and assessments to support such reviews. Implement programmatic/mitigation agreements on individual projects (at all scales) and multi-year federal programs, including existing programmatic agreements for all U. S. HUD-funded projects and U.S. HUD-funded demolitions required by the City of Atlanta. Create, revise, and/or update existing and future programmatic agreements and similar documents in partnership with the State of Georgia’s Department of Community Affairs to continually: Improve the City’s compliance with federal historic preservation regulations and requirements. Complete all reporting and tracking activities required by the City’s existing programmatic agreements and other Section 106-relate documents. Develop and manage processes to effectively incorporate community voices and concerns into the City’s compliance with federal historic preservation regulations. Develop and implement appropriate training and information sharing initiatives for both potential recipients of U.S. HUD funding as well as communities that are the location of U.S. HUD-funded projects and programs. Provide strategic and technical assistance to the City’s historic and potentially historic neighborhoods and commercial areas as it relates to federal historic preservation regulations and requirements. Advise City agencies on federal historic preservation compliance related to the programs they manage. Respond, as needed, to official information requests related to federal historic preservation compliance on behalf of the City, including representing the City’s interests in that research and analysis. Present the City’s federal historic preservation compliance work to a wide variety of audiences, including elected officials and other City of Atlanta leaders. Act as liaison between community groups, government agencies, developers and elected officials related to the City’s historic preservation and federal historic preservation compliance functions. Interact with private consulting firms and other outside entities who are conducting federal historic preservation compliance work, including representing the City’s interests in that research and analysis. Decision Making Applies organizational policies. Establishes work methods, timetables, performance standards, etc. Selects from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks. Leadership Provided Serves as a technical resource and mentor to other employees. May lead or instruct less experienced workers in high level or technical tasks. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list. Nationally accepted and progressive historic preservation principles and concepts; historic preservation design guidelines and regulations; federal historic preservation law, review, and compliance procedures; U.S. HUD regulations and guidance related to compliance with the Section 106 review process; the National Register of Historic Places and its criteria; the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and its related guidance; and Advisory Council on Historic Preservation procedures, regulations, and current guidance; Current/progressive concepts of urban design, community engagement and project coordination; GIS and how to prepare maps, graphics and reports; spreadsheets, databases and software to help visualize and present projects and programs; Qualifications and Education Requirements Minimum Qualifications for Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, history, historic preservation, architectural history, urban design, architecture, public administration, or related field. Five (5) years of historic preservation-related work. Preferred Qualifications for Education & Experience Master’s degree in urban planning, history, historic preservation, architectural history, urban design, architecture, public administration, or related field and seven (7) or more years of experience in historic preservation-related work, including one (1) year applying National Register of Historic Places eligibility criteria and one (1) year applying the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. Equivalent professional experience may be considered as a substitute for the required degree on an exception basis. Licensures & Certifications Position would be expected to hold, or currently in pursuit of, licensure or professional certifications appropriate to the position. Required: Valid Georgia driver’s license and a certified “Preservation Professional” under 36 CFR 61 or the ability to secure such certification within six (6) months of employment with the City of Atlanta.
Open Until Filled Salary Commensurate with Experience Summary of Duties The City of Atlanta Department of City Planning (DCP) is committed to implementing Atlanta City Design and transforming Atlanta into the best possible version of itself. Adopted into the city charter in December 2017, Atlanta City Design articulates an aspiration for the future city that Atlantans can fall in love with, knowing that if people love their city, they will make better decisions about it. The Office of Design of the Department of City Planning provides leadership for the physical design of the city. It accomplishes this through the design of physical plans for the logical organization of our future city, creation of vibrant public spaces that cultivate public life, and architectural guidance, including preservation, of high-quality buildings that contribute to a cohesive public realm. This work is framed by Atlanta City Design and driven by the desire to design a city for everyone in the most inclusive way possible. General Description and Classification Standards The Urban Planner III is responsible for supporting the successful implementation of: Atlanta City Design; the City of Atlanta’s historic preservation program regulations and policies; the City of Atlanta’s Section 106 Programmatic Agreement for U.S HUD-funded projects and programs in partnership with other City agencies; and other initiatives of the Department of City Planning and Office of Design. Duties at this level include, but are not limited to: providing quality customer service to the stakeholders of Atlanta; ensuring that project applications, project design reviews, staff analysis, research projects, and open record requests are processed efficiently and in a timely manner; and performing community engagement, administrative, analytical and technical functions in support of the development, implementation and monitoring of the City’s historic preservation and urban design programs, regulations, and policies. This work is done in close collaboration with the Office of Design’s other functional units - the Public Space Studio and the Planning Studio - as well as other offices of the Department of City Planning, other City agencies (including particularly the Department of Grants and Community Development), regional and state agencies, community members, and private sector partners. This would be accomplished with very general supervision from the Historic Preservation Studio Assistant Director. The Historic Preservation Studio of the Office of Design is responsible for the implementation of all the City of Atlanta’s historic preservation programs and activities at all scales - from the entire city, to districts, neighborhoods, blocks, streets and buildings. These programs and activities include architectural review using historic preservation design regulations within a public-facing process; wide-ranging technical assistance to individual property and business owners, City residents, community groups, outside researchers, other City agencies and other government entities; supporting the enforcement of the City’s historic preservation regulations; creating and managing programs and policies that advance the goals of the City’s historic preservation program; managing compliance with appropriate state and federal historic preservation-related requirements and regulations; and incorporating the City’s historic places and spaces into its future. These actions will guide the physical and economic development of our rapidly growing city. The programs and activities must thoughtfully and creatively consider how best to leverage the value of the City’s historic places and spaces to achieve desired patterns and densities of development, support new types and levels for diverse affordable housing options, and create opportunities for parks and other public spaces that reinforce the City’s physical identity while also addressing existing community needs. This is an experienced, professional level capable of carrying out most assignments typical of the profession with limited guidance or review. This level would be considered a promotional level and attainable by any incumbents in a work group who demonstrate the necessary knowledge, ability, and performance. Supervision Received Direction received is very general, focuses on end results, and is typically collaborative in nature. Candidate should be extremely self-motivated and willing to take initiative. Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties shall be performed as assigned. Compliance with Federal Historic Preservation Regulations Effectively and efficiently lead the Department of City Planning’s compliance with federal historic preservation regulations and requirements in partnership with the City’s Department of Grants and Community Development. Complete Section 106 reviews for all types of U.S. HUD-funded projects or programs implemented by the City of Atlanta, including but not limited to housing rehabilitation, commercial revitalization, infrastructure projects, site improvements, property acquisitions, and building demolition actions. Review a wide variety of property types, project scopes and scales, and construction documentation for National Register of Historic Places eligibility and compliance with Secretary of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitation. Conduct field evaluations and assessments to support such reviews. Implement programmatic/mitigation agreements on individual projects (at all scales) and multi-year federal programs, including existing programmatic agreements for all U. S. HUD-funded projects and U.S. HUD-funded demolitions required by the City of Atlanta. Create, revise, and/or update existing and future programmatic agreements and similar documents in partnership with the State of Georgia’s Department of Community Affairs to continually: Improve the City’s compliance with federal historic preservation regulations and requirements. Complete all reporting and tracking activities required by the City’s existing programmatic agreements and other Section 106-relate documents. Develop and manage processes to effectively incorporate community voices and concerns into the City’s compliance with federal historic preservation regulations. Develop and implement appropriate training and information sharing initiatives for both potential recipients of U.S. HUD funding as well as communities that are the location of U.S. HUD-funded projects and programs. Provide strategic and technical assistance to the City’s historic and potentially historic neighborhoods and commercial areas as it relates to federal historic preservation regulations and requirements. Advise City agencies on federal historic preservation compliance related to the programs they manage. Respond, as needed, to official information requests related to federal historic preservation compliance on behalf of the City, including representing the City’s interests in that research and analysis. Present the City’s federal historic preservation compliance work to a wide variety of audiences, including elected officials and other City of Atlanta leaders. Act as liaison between community groups, government agencies, developers and elected officials related to the City’s historic preservation and federal historic preservation compliance functions. Interact with private consulting firms and other outside entities who are conducting federal historic preservation compliance work, including representing the City’s interests in that research and analysis. Decision Making Applies organizational policies. Establishes work methods, timetables, performance standards, etc. Selects from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks. Leadership Provided Serves as a technical resource and mentor to other employees. May lead or instruct less experienced workers in high level or technical tasks. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list. Nationally accepted and progressive historic preservation principles and concepts; historic preservation design guidelines and regulations; federal historic preservation law, review, and compliance procedures; U.S. HUD regulations and guidance related to compliance with the Section 106 review process; the National Register of Historic Places and its criteria; the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and its related guidance; and Advisory Council on Historic Preservation procedures, regulations, and current guidance; Current/progressive concepts of urban design, community engagement and project coordination; GIS and how to prepare maps, graphics and reports; spreadsheets, databases and software to help visualize and present projects and programs; Qualifications and Education Requirements Minimum Qualifications for Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, history, historic preservation, architectural history, urban design, architecture, public administration, or related field. Five (5) years of historic preservation-related work. Preferred Qualifications for Education & Experience Master’s degree in urban planning, history, historic preservation, architectural history, urban design, architecture, public administration, or related field and seven (7) or more years of experience in historic preservation-related work, including one (1) year applying National Register of Historic Places eligibility criteria and one (1) year applying the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. Equivalent professional experience may be considered as a substitute for the required degree on an exception basis. Licensures & Certifications Position would be expected to hold, or currently in pursuit of, licensure or professional certifications appropriate to the position. Required: Valid Georgia driver’s license and a certified “Preservation Professional” under 36 CFR 61 or the ability to secure such certification within six (6) months of employment with the City of Atlanta.
MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ
Kingman, AZ, United States
Job Summary The Mohave County Attorney's Office is currently recruiting for an Administration Specialist located in Kingman, AZ. Performs advanced professional level work involved in the analysis, review, and document preparation of various tasks. REPORTS TO Work is performed under the direction or general supervision, depending upon assignment, of a higher level of authority. SUPERVISION EXERCISED As assigned, may exercise technical, functional, or direct supervision of subordinates. Essential Job Functions Gathers and prepares materials for special reports, forms, policy information and summaries upon request. Supports and/or assists with accounting methods and internal controls for budget purposes and prepares reports of findings and submits recommendations. Acts in a supporting capacity to department leadership as facilitator in the implementation of budgetary and financial policies, procedures, and systems. Assists in the preparation of budget schedules, presentations, hearings, reconciliation, and balances detailed data in an automated budget system with departmental budget submissions. Monitors and provides quality assurance reviews for information in databases and systems associated with grants. As needed prepares documents, recommendations, and reports of department programs for presentation to the Board of Supervisors. Assists in the review and revision of program policies to insure compliance with federal and state requirement and insure the effective administration of the department's contracts, grants, programs, and projects. Assists in the development and preparation of procedures for the administration of grants, contracts, and special projects for local, state and federal funding. Coordinates and performs a variety of advanced level administrative staff work such as: planning and research activities; preparing correspondence, reports, agendas, statistical information, and budget materials; and develops, and assists in the development of, policies, procedures, and training. As assigned to the County Attorney’s Office: Case Management System Administrator. Develops Templates, and modifies as needed when Statutes are updated, or form changes become necessary. Works as our in-house IT Support for our Case Management System Previous County Attorney’s Office experience preferred but not necessary.Arizona Department of Public Safety System Security Officer. Effectively manages ALL TOC Certifications and ensures compliance with ACJIS (Arizona Criminal Justice Information System) for our office. It is key we are in compliance as we must have immediate access to run criminal histories in-house. Effectively manages Policies and Procedures, and implemented same, for our Case Management System (with approval of Chief Deputy/County Attorney).Runs monthly statistical Reports for review by County Attorney and Chief Deputy.Acts in a supporting capacity to department leadership as facilitator in the implementation of policies, procedures, and systems.Monitors and provides quality assurance reviews for information in databases and systems associated with grants.Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing.Back-up for every position in the office, including receptionist, legal secretary.Liaison for MCAO with All Legal Departments as well as Law Enforcement Agencies.Coordinates and performs a variety of advanced level administrative staff work such as: planning and research activities; preparing correspondence, reports, agendas, statistical information, and budget materials; and develops, and assists in the development of, policies, procedures, and training.Act as primary approver bi-weekly for ESS time sheets.Learn and become proficient in MUNIS (Finance System) to include but not limited to: Claims processing; P-card reconciliation; and ESS Time Sheets.Act as office lead in the absence of Legal Services Administrator. SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS Performs special assignments as requested. Performs related work as required. Exercise regular and predictable attendance and punctuality in accordance with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures. Minimum Qualifications High School diploma /GED (General Education Degree). Associate's Degree with course-work in Business Administration, Grants Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, or a closely related area. Three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative work, two (2) years of which were involved in the developing and/or administering of grants, budgets, contracts, and/or advanced level special projects. Or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications. SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENT Must possess a valid driver’s license for operation of motor vehicles on Arizona roads at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position. Must provide driving history upon acceptance of appointment at no cost to the County. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of: Maintenance and administration of grants, contracts, and budgets. Principles and techniques of governmental budgeting, budgetary control, fiscal management, and accounting. The principles and practices of public administration and the principles of organization and management. Budgetary and fiscal policy and procedures including applicable sources of revenue. Legal requirements and regulations affecting fiscal management. The applications of data processing techniques to accounting systems. Computing literacy to include use of electronic spreadsheet applications. Project management. Courtesy and tact in dealing with the public and public officials. Computing literacy to include use of electronic spreadsheet and word processing applications. Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, and Department Regulations. Operation of a customer service and utility billing office. Skill in: Efficiently operating and utilizing modern office machines as necessary to include computers, word processing equipment, copiers, fax transmittal machines, calculators, and related software and peripheral equipment. Communicating and maintaining professionalism with the public, co-workers, and work contacts. Ability to: Administer and monitor grants, contracts, and financial reporting. Develop special projects guidelines, policies, and procedures. Understand, interpret, and apply pertinent federal and state laws and regulations and departmental rules and procedures to the administration, coordination and performance of activities associated with the administration of grants, contracts and special projects. Analyze and evaluate data collected to develop and prepare concise, orderly recommendations and reports in a timely manner. Make decisions in accordance with established policies and regulations. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Effectively communicate and establish relationships with the public, staff, and work contacts. Act and communicate in a professional manner with the public, co-workers, and work contacts. Work independently in completing assigned tasks accurately and in maintaining standard correspondence, files, and reports of the office. Comply with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, and Department Regulations. Attend meetings to represent Department/Division including occasional travel for meetings and/or conferences. Perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Job Summary The Mohave County Attorney's Office is currently recruiting for an Administration Specialist located in Kingman, AZ. Performs advanced professional level work involved in the analysis, review, and document preparation of various tasks. REPORTS TO Work is performed under the direction or general supervision, depending upon assignment, of a higher level of authority. SUPERVISION EXERCISED As assigned, may exercise technical, functional, or direct supervision of subordinates. Essential Job Functions Gathers and prepares materials for special reports, forms, policy information and summaries upon request. Supports and/or assists with accounting methods and internal controls for budget purposes and prepares reports of findings and submits recommendations. Acts in a supporting capacity to department leadership as facilitator in the implementation of budgetary and financial policies, procedures, and systems. Assists in the preparation of budget schedules, presentations, hearings, reconciliation, and balances detailed data in an automated budget system with departmental budget submissions. Monitors and provides quality assurance reviews for information in databases and systems associated with grants. As needed prepares documents, recommendations, and reports of department programs for presentation to the Board of Supervisors. Assists in the review and revision of program policies to insure compliance with federal and state requirement and insure the effective administration of the department's contracts, grants, programs, and projects. Assists in the development and preparation of procedures for the administration of grants, contracts, and special projects for local, state and federal funding. Coordinates and performs a variety of advanced level administrative staff work such as: planning and research activities; preparing correspondence, reports, agendas, statistical information, and budget materials; and develops, and assists in the development of, policies, procedures, and training. As assigned to the County Attorney’s Office: Case Management System Administrator. Develops Templates, and modifies as needed when Statutes are updated, or form changes become necessary. Works as our in-house IT Support for our Case Management System Previous County Attorney’s Office experience preferred but not necessary.Arizona Department of Public Safety System Security Officer. Effectively manages ALL TOC Certifications and ensures compliance with ACJIS (Arizona Criminal Justice Information System) for our office. It is key we are in compliance as we must have immediate access to run criminal histories in-house. Effectively manages Policies and Procedures, and implemented same, for our Case Management System (with approval of Chief Deputy/County Attorney).Runs monthly statistical Reports for review by County Attorney and Chief Deputy.Acts in a supporting capacity to department leadership as facilitator in the implementation of policies, procedures, and systems.Monitors and provides quality assurance reviews for information in databases and systems associated with grants.Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing.Back-up for every position in the office, including receptionist, legal secretary.Liaison for MCAO with All Legal Departments as well as Law Enforcement Agencies.Coordinates and performs a variety of advanced level administrative staff work such as: planning and research activities; preparing correspondence, reports, agendas, statistical information, and budget materials; and develops, and assists in the development of, policies, procedures, and training.Act as primary approver bi-weekly for ESS time sheets.Learn and become proficient in MUNIS (Finance System) to include but not limited to: Claims processing; P-card reconciliation; and ESS Time Sheets.Act as office lead in the absence of Legal Services Administrator. SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS Performs special assignments as requested. Performs related work as required. Exercise regular and predictable attendance and punctuality in accordance with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures. Minimum Qualifications High School diploma /GED (General Education Degree). Associate's Degree with course-work in Business Administration, Grants Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, or a closely related area. Three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative work, two (2) years of which were involved in the developing and/or administering of grants, budgets, contracts, and/or advanced level special projects. Or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications. SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENT Must possess a valid driver’s license for operation of motor vehicles on Arizona roads at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position. Must provide driving history upon acceptance of appointment at no cost to the County. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of: Maintenance and administration of grants, contracts, and budgets. Principles and techniques of governmental budgeting, budgetary control, fiscal management, and accounting. The principles and practices of public administration and the principles of organization and management. Budgetary and fiscal policy and procedures including applicable sources of revenue. Legal requirements and regulations affecting fiscal management. The applications of data processing techniques to accounting systems. Computing literacy to include use of electronic spreadsheet applications. Project management. Courtesy and tact in dealing with the public and public officials. Computing literacy to include use of electronic spreadsheet and word processing applications. Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, and Department Regulations. Operation of a customer service and utility billing office. Skill in: Efficiently operating and utilizing modern office machines as necessary to include computers, word processing equipment, copiers, fax transmittal machines, calculators, and related software and peripheral equipment. Communicating and maintaining professionalism with the public, co-workers, and work contacts. Ability to: Administer and monitor grants, contracts, and financial reporting. Develop special projects guidelines, policies, and procedures. Understand, interpret, and apply pertinent federal and state laws and regulations and departmental rules and procedures to the administration, coordination and performance of activities associated with the administration of grants, contracts and special projects. Analyze and evaluate data collected to develop and prepare concise, orderly recommendations and reports in a timely manner. Make decisions in accordance with established policies and regulations. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Effectively communicate and establish relationships with the public, staff, and work contacts. Act and communicate in a professional manner with the public, co-workers, and work contacts. Work independently in completing assigned tasks accurately and in maintaining standard correspondence, files, and reports of the office. Comply with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, and Department Regulations. Attend meetings to represent Department/Division including occasional travel for meetings and/or conferences. Perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation.
METROLINK
Los Angeles, California, United States
SUMMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION The Assistant Board Clerk will support the Board Secretary and provide a wide array of secretarial and administrative and support services to the SCRRA Board of Directors, as well as provide administrative support to SCRRA’s Executive Office and ensure discretion in the management of highly sensitive and confidential information. TO APPLY: This is a continuous recruitment with the first review of applications beginning March 20, 2024 . Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the entry level of the Board Secretary Series. At this level, the incumbent has some latitude for independent judgment and may vary work methods and procedures, but usually within prescribed parameters. SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED Receives general oversight from the Board Secretary and department management/executive staff. This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The duties listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Serve as the primary liaison for the CEO, the Chief of Staff and General Counsel to the Board of Directors in the absence of the Board Secretary. Substitute for the Board Secretary in conducting public board meetings when necessary, and write meeting minutes. Assist with the preparation and distribution of the Board and Committee(s) agenda packets and pertinent agenda materials for meetings. Assist to ensure proper board meeting notifications are given to the Board of Directors and other participants, including timely posting on the Metrolink website for members of the public as required by the Ralph M. Brown Act (Brown Act). Assist with in-person and virtual conference room and audio/visual arrangements, conference room set up, and other support materials that are required for all Board and Committee meetings, as well as any Ad Hoc Committee meetings or Board workshops. Assist with the processing of Directors’ monthly per diems. Assist with the coordination of all aspects of the public hearing process including set-up, publishing and distribution of announcements in various media and provide accurate minutes of the public hearings as required by federal, state, and local rules and regulations. Use electronic agenda management software (i.e., Granicus) to monitor board report production, ensure staff meets deadlines and requirements. Proofread and review finished Board materials for completeness, accuracy, format, appropriate English usage and compliance with policy and procedures. Assemble, review and/or create PowerPoint presentations used to support Board and Committee agenda items. Type drafts and a wide variety of technical and complex documents from notes, email alerts, or brief instructions. Research and compile a variety of informational materials. Maintain files to comply with State and Federal rules and regulations. Provide backup support to CEO’s executive assistant as needed. Perform other related duties as assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Education and Experience High School diploma or GED, or equivalent or at least three (3) years of business or secretarial training. A minimum of three (3) years of increasingly responsible secretarial or administrative experience, including work related to producing Board and/or Committee meetings. A combination of training, education and or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered when determining minimum qualifications. Advanced relevant coursework may also substitute for a portion of required experience. Valid Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record of no more than three moving violations and no DUI’s within the last three years. Preferred Qualifications Associate of Arts degree, or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration or related concentration. Experience working with public (elected) officials in a transportation or public agency field. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of : Board responsibilities, policies, procedures and regulations Laws, rules, and procedures pertaining to notices, minutes, records, reports, agendas, materials and correspondence for a public agency SCRRA or organizational protocols, policies and procedures Skilled In : Microsoft Office Strong verbal and written communications Public speaking Office practices and procedures Ability to : Plan, organize, prioritize, multi-task and monitor the work of a Board Secretary’s office Compile, analyze and interpret complex data Understand, interpret and apply laws, rules, policies, procedures, contracts and budgets Analyze situations, identify problems and recommend solutions Maintain official records and files Process confidential information discreetly Interact effectively and work cooperatively with Board members, elected officials, members of the public and employees at all levels of the organization Travel to offsite locations for Board meetings and/or staff functions Think critically, be a self-starter, at times with minimal direction, and with attention to detail Demonstrate diplomacy and decorum PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Transition between a stationary position at a desk or work location and move about Metrolink facilities or other work site locations Operate tools to perform the duties of the position, such as computers, office equipment and work-related machinery Transport equipment or boxes up to 25lbs Exchange ideas by means of communication Visual acuity to detect, identify and observe employees or train movement and any barriers to movement when working on or near railroad tracks Hear and perceive the nature of sounds when working on or near railroad tracks Balance, ascend/descend, climb, kneel, stoop, bend, crouch or crawl within assigned working conditions and or locations Working Conditions Position requires work in a normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, or temperature. Work may also be conducted in outdoor environments, at construction sites, Railroad Track and Right-of-Way environments, and warehouse environments, with possible exposure to individuals who are hostile or irate, moving mechanical parts, and loud noises (85+ decibels, such as heavy trucks, construction, etc.) Southern California Regional Rail Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Authority will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Selection Process: Following a review of resumes and/or applications, the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process. Eligible applicants will be notified of the exact time and place of assessments and interview. Candidates will be interviewed to determine their relative knowledge, skills and ability in job related areas. Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a reference check, including degree verification and criminal records check provided through SCRRA. Internal Candidates: Employees with active discipline as defined in the HR Policy No. 5.3 Positive Discipline Program and/or with performance that does not meet the standard for "meets expectations" as defined in the Performance Planning and Appraisal Process may be precluded from consideration and placement in the position. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the SCRRA will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The SCRRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/ADA MEDICAL: SCRRA offers a choice of twelve (12) health plan options provided through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). You may choose from up to ten (10) Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans and two (2) Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans. Some health plans are only available in certain counties and/or zip codes. You contribute 12.5 percent of the plan premium for coverage of you and your eligible dependents. You may waive coverage if you are covered under another group health plan; you must provide proof. Once you waive coverage, you will only be allowed to enroll during Open Enrollment or within 60 days from the date on which your other coverage is no longer available (proof is required). If you elect to waive coverage, you will receive $300.00 per month taxable earnings, paid in two installments of $150 each on the first two paychecks of the month. A retiree or an employee who is a spouse, child, or any other eligible dependent of another SCRRA employee is not eligible for the opt out/cash in lieu credit if he/she is covered under a SCRRA health plan. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. DENTAL: SCRRA offers two dental options provided by Delta Dental. Under the DeltaCare (HMO) program, you must select a contract dentist within their network to perform your dental services. If you require treatment from a specialist, your contract dentist will handle the referral. Many services are covered at no cost to you. A co-payment applies for other services. The Delta Dental PPO plan allows you to visit a dentist of your choice, change dentists at any time, go to a dental specialist of your choice, receive dental care anywhere in the world, and save on out-of-pocket expenses when you visit a PPO network dental office. SCRRA pays the full premium for coverage of you and your eligible dependents under both plans. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. VISION: SCRRA offers two (2) vision plans through Vision Service Plan (VSP), providing coverage for eye examinations, prescription eyewear and contact lenses through network providers. You have the option of seeing out-of-network providers, but full reimbursement is not guaranteed. VSP has contracted with many laser surgery facilities and doctors, offering you a discount on PRK and LASIK surgeries. If you enroll in the VSP Basic Plan, SCRRA pays the full premium for coverage of you and your eligible dependents. If you enroll in the VSP Buy-up Plan, which offers enhanced vision benefits, you pay the difference between the cost of the Basic Plan and the Buy-up Plan. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) allow for the deferral of pre-tax dollars to be used for reimbursement of eligible medical and dependent care expenses. You can set aside up to $3,050 for health care expenses and $5,000 per family for dependent care expenses annually. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or a qualifying event. GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE: SCRRA provides for an amount equal to one (1) time your annual salary, rounded to the nearest $1,000, to a maximum of $200,000. Your life insurance benefit will reduce to 65% at age 65 and 55% at age 70. IRS regulations require that the portion of Group Term Life (“G.T.L.”) insurance benefits provided to you by SCRRA, which exceeds $50,000, be added to your Federal, State, and Medicare taxable earnings for W-2 reporting. This amount is reflected on your pay statements each pay period in the “Other Benefits and Information” section. In addition, SCRRA offers a voluntary plan, which may be purchased in increments of $10,000 to a maximum of $100,000 without evidence of insurability (initial enrollment period only) and up to 5 times your salary to a maximum of $500,000 with evidence of insurability. Dependent life options are also available. The voluntary plan is portable; you may retain it if you leave SCRRA and pay the premium. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT: SCRRA provides for an amount equal to one (1) time your annual salary, rounded to the nearest $1,000, up to a maximum of $200,000. Your AD&D insurance benefit will reduce to 65% at age 65 and 55% at age 70. In addition, SCRRA offers a voluntary plan, which may be purchased in increments of $10,000, subject to a maximum of the lesser of 5 times your annual salary or $500,000. Dependent AD&D options are also available. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. SHORT TERM DISABILITY: You are covered under the California State Disability Insurance (SDI) Program. Your maximum benefit amount is 52 times your weekly benefit amount or the total wages subject to SDI tax paid in your base period, whichever is less. Employees pay a mandatory contribution, through payroll deductions, for coverage under the SDI program. The contribution rate for 2023 is 0.9 percent of earnings. The SDI taxable wage limit is $153,164, with a maximum withholding of $1,378.48 per employee for calendar year 2023. LONG TERM DISABILITY : SCRRA provides for income replacement of 60 percent of monthly earnings subject to a maximum benefit of $7,500 per month up to age 65. To qualify, you must be on disability for 90 days. (Note: there is a pre-existing condition clause in this program.) Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. VOLUNTARY BENEFITS: SCRRA offers the following employee-paid voluntary benefits, provided by Aflac: Group Accident Insurance helps pay for out-of-pocket costs that arise from covered accidents, such as fractures, dislocations, and lacerations. Group Critical Illness Insurance helps pay for the expected and unexpected expenses that arise from diagnosis of a covered critical illness, such as cancer (internal or invasive), heart attack, stroke, end-stage renal failure or a major organ transplant. Group Hospital Indemnity Insurance helps pay for the out-of-pocket costs associated with a hospital stay, including benefits for hospital confinement, hospital admission, hospital intensive care and intermediate intensive care step-down unit. Group Short-Term Disability Insurance pays a monthly benefit directly to an employee who is off work due to an injury or illness for up to three (3) months after a seven (7) day waiting period. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. 9/80 ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULE: SCRRA offers a 9/80 Alternative Work Schedule (AWS). During a 10-day work period, you work eight 9-hour days, one 8-hour day and have one day off. Your day off can be Monday, Wednesday, or Friday. Approval from your supervisor, chief and HR is required to participate in the 9/80 AWS program. TELECOMMUTING SCHEDULE: SCRRA offers employees the option to telecommute up to two (2) days per week. At the CEO’s discretion, the maximum number of days per week may be increased due to a natural disaster, pandemic, civil unrest, federal/state/local stay-at-home order, or other special circumstances. Approval from your supervisor, chief and HR is required to participate in the telecommuting program. Employees on a 9/80 schedule cannot telecommute. HOLIDAYS: SCRRA observes twelve (12) holidays a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. PAID TIME OFF (PTO): SCRRA provides employees with Paid Time Off (PTO) for vacations, illnesses, injuries, medical/dental appointments, religious holidays, personal business, and emergencies as follows: 0-4 years of service - 25 days 5-6 years of service - 30 days 7th year of service - 32 days 8th year of service - 33 days 9th year of service - 34 days 10-14 years of service - 35 days 15-19 years of service - 38 days 20 or more years - 42 days At the CEO’s discretion, prior service at a public transportation or public agency, or rail transportation company may be counted towards an employee’s total service years to increase the employee’s PTO accrual rate. To be considered, Human Resources requires that a written request along with verification and confirmation of the years of service be provided prior to the start of employment with SCRRA. Human Resources will provide the final determination on behalf of the CEO. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP): SCRRA offers you and your immediate and dependent family members confidential counseling 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for family, personal, work-related and substance abuse issues through the EAP. You are entitled to a telephone session(s) with a trained EAP professional to assess the nature of the problem and provide a referral for additional assistance, if needed. Services also include three (3) face-to-face counseling sessions per family member per six (6) month period. HEALTH ADVOCACY SERVICES: SCRRA offers you and your eligible dependents free health advocacy services through Health Advocate. You are entitled to unlimited calls with trained professionals who can help you navigate the healthcare and insurance systems. RETIREMENT PLAN: The SCRRA contracts with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). You pay a 8.00 percent employee contribution and SCRRA pays an employer contribution, which varies each year. To be eligible for service retirement, you must be at least age 52 and have a minimum of five (5) years of CalPERS-credited service. Upon retirement you are entitled to a monthly retirement benefit based on your years of credited service, age, and average compensation during your last three (3) years of service (“final compensation”). The retirement formula for New Members is 2%@62, which means at age 62, you receive 2 percent of your final compensation for every year of service. Upon separation from employment with less than 5 years of credited service, you may request a refund of your employee contributions only, including interest, and end your membership with CalPERS, or leave it in your account and retain your service credit should you decide to work for another CalPERS-covered agency. If you are vested upon separation but do not retire, you may leave your contributions in your account until retirement or elect a refund. SOCIAL SECURITY: You do not participate in Social Security except for Medicare. You will contribute 1.45 percent of your pay to cover the hospital insurance portion of Medicare. *Additional Medicare Hospital Insurance Tax: As of January 1, 2013, employees are required to pay an additional 0.9 percent Medicare tax on earnings above $200,000 (for those who file an individual return) or $250,000 (for those who file a joint return). This additional hospital insurance tax is not reflected in the rate above. RETIREE MEDICAL: Unrepresented employees hired before 11/1/18*: You will be eligible for medical coverage when you retire if your separation date and retirement date are within 120 days of each other. SCRRA pays the same amount for retirees as it does for active employees, which is currently 87.5 percent of the applicable premium. Unrepresented employees hired on or after 11/1/18: You will be eligible for medical coverage when you retire if your separation date and retirement date are within 120 days of each other and you have a minimum of 10 years of credited CalPERS service, five of which must be performed at SCRRA. SCRRA pays a percentage of the state annuitant contribution rate** in accordance with the vesting schedule below: 10 Years of CalPERS Service - 50% 11 - 19 Years of CalPERS Service - 50%, plus 5% for each additional year of service 20+ Years of CalPERS Service - 100% *Once each year the employer may allow unrepresented employees hired before 11/1/18 the opportunity to individually elect to be subject to the vesting schedule. **The state annuitant contribution rates for 2023 are: $883 (Retiree Only); $1,699 (Retiree + 1 Dependent); $2,124 (Retiree + Family). DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN (457) : You are eligible to set aside a portion of your current income without paying taxes on that money until it is received later during retirement when taxes may be lower. In 2023, you can defer up to 100 percent of your gross compensation or $22,500 annually, whichever is less (“normal contribution limit”). You may make an additional $7,500 contribution to the plan if you are age 50 and older. If you are at least within three years of the age in which you are eligible to receive unreduced benefits under our CalPERS retirement plan, you may contribute up to double the normal contribution limit, or $45,000. TRANSPORTATION PASSES: You may use your employee badge for unlimited free access to all Metrolink lines and trains. Your badge cannot be used on connecting public transportation. However, if you commute to/from work on Metrolink on a regular basis and need to connect to other public transportation (e.g., Metro Red or Purple Line) you can be issued a Metrolink pass with the appropriate station pair, which will also give you access to connecting transportation. You are also eligible to receive a free transit pass to ride any greater Los Angeles area transit system other than Metrolink (such as, Metro, Foothill Transit, LADOT, and LOSSAN) for commuting purposes. The commuter transit pass has a value up to the monthly maximum tax-free transit pass amount established by the Internal Revenue Service ($300 in 2023). You are responsible for any transit fares above the IRS monthly cap. To receive this benefit, the SCRRA requires each employee to use public transportation to commute to and from work three (3) or more days per week. OTHER BENEFITS: Educational Assistance - SCRRA will reimburse an employee up to $1,000 per fiscal year for tuition, books and mandatory student fees for courses that are relevant to employment. No reimbursement is allowed for parking. Professional Memberships - SCRRA pays up to $300 per year for professional memberships. Credit Union Membership - SCRRA offers credit union services for employees and their family members, provided by Northrup Grumman Federal Credit Union. Jury Duty - SCRRA will continue an employee's salary during any non-voluntary jury service up to a maximum of ten (10) working days. Pregnancy Disability and Family and Medical Leaves - A leave of absence may be paid or unpaid and shall be granted in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, and SCRRA policy. Refer to the Human Resource Policies and Procedures Manual for more detailed information. Bereavement Leave - In the event of death in an employee’s immediate family, the agency grants up to three (3) working days, with pay, to handle family affairs and to attend the funeral. When an employee needs to travel outside the radius of the five (5) member agencies due to the death of an immediate family member, the Authority grants up to five (5) working days, with pay. Military Leave - Employees will be paid for the annually required active period. At the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer, and with Board notification, paid military leave may be granted beyond what is provided by the applicable state law. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
SUMMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION The Assistant Board Clerk will support the Board Secretary and provide a wide array of secretarial and administrative and support services to the SCRRA Board of Directors, as well as provide administrative support to SCRRA’s Executive Office and ensure discretion in the management of highly sensitive and confidential information. TO APPLY: This is a continuous recruitment with the first review of applications beginning March 20, 2024 . Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the entry level of the Board Secretary Series. At this level, the incumbent has some latitude for independent judgment and may vary work methods and procedures, but usually within prescribed parameters. SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED Receives general oversight from the Board Secretary and department management/executive staff. This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The duties listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Serve as the primary liaison for the CEO, the Chief of Staff and General Counsel to the Board of Directors in the absence of the Board Secretary. Substitute for the Board Secretary in conducting public board meetings when necessary, and write meeting minutes. Assist with the preparation and distribution of the Board and Committee(s) agenda packets and pertinent agenda materials for meetings. Assist to ensure proper board meeting notifications are given to the Board of Directors and other participants, including timely posting on the Metrolink website for members of the public as required by the Ralph M. Brown Act (Brown Act). Assist with in-person and virtual conference room and audio/visual arrangements, conference room set up, and other support materials that are required for all Board and Committee meetings, as well as any Ad Hoc Committee meetings or Board workshops. Assist with the processing of Directors’ monthly per diems. Assist with the coordination of all aspects of the public hearing process including set-up, publishing and distribution of announcements in various media and provide accurate minutes of the public hearings as required by federal, state, and local rules and regulations. Use electronic agenda management software (i.e., Granicus) to monitor board report production, ensure staff meets deadlines and requirements. Proofread and review finished Board materials for completeness, accuracy, format, appropriate English usage and compliance with policy and procedures. Assemble, review and/or create PowerPoint presentations used to support Board and Committee agenda items. Type drafts and a wide variety of technical and complex documents from notes, email alerts, or brief instructions. Research and compile a variety of informational materials. Maintain files to comply with State and Federal rules and regulations. Provide backup support to CEO’s executive assistant as needed. Perform other related duties as assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Education and Experience High School diploma or GED, or equivalent or at least three (3) years of business or secretarial training. A minimum of three (3) years of increasingly responsible secretarial or administrative experience, including work related to producing Board and/or Committee meetings. A combination of training, education and or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered when determining minimum qualifications. Advanced relevant coursework may also substitute for a portion of required experience. Valid Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record of no more than three moving violations and no DUI’s within the last three years. Preferred Qualifications Associate of Arts degree, or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration or related concentration. Experience working with public (elected) officials in a transportation or public agency field. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of : Board responsibilities, policies, procedures and regulations Laws, rules, and procedures pertaining to notices, minutes, records, reports, agendas, materials and correspondence for a public agency SCRRA or organizational protocols, policies and procedures Skilled In : Microsoft Office Strong verbal and written communications Public speaking Office practices and procedures Ability to : Plan, organize, prioritize, multi-task and monitor the work of a Board Secretary’s office Compile, analyze and interpret complex data Understand, interpret and apply laws, rules, policies, procedures, contracts and budgets Analyze situations, identify problems and recommend solutions Maintain official records and files Process confidential information discreetly Interact effectively and work cooperatively with Board members, elected officials, members of the public and employees at all levels of the organization Travel to offsite locations for Board meetings and/or staff functions Think critically, be a self-starter, at times with minimal direction, and with attention to detail Demonstrate diplomacy and decorum PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Transition between a stationary position at a desk or work location and move about Metrolink facilities or other work site locations Operate tools to perform the duties of the position, such as computers, office equipment and work-related machinery Transport equipment or boxes up to 25lbs Exchange ideas by means of communication Visual acuity to detect, identify and observe employees or train movement and any barriers to movement when working on or near railroad tracks Hear and perceive the nature of sounds when working on or near railroad tracks Balance, ascend/descend, climb, kneel, stoop, bend, crouch or crawl within assigned working conditions and or locations Working Conditions Position requires work in a normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, or temperature. Work may also be conducted in outdoor environments, at construction sites, Railroad Track and Right-of-Way environments, and warehouse environments, with possible exposure to individuals who are hostile or irate, moving mechanical parts, and loud noises (85+ decibels, such as heavy trucks, construction, etc.) Southern California Regional Rail Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Authority will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Selection Process: Following a review of resumes and/or applications, the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process. Eligible applicants will be notified of the exact time and place of assessments and interview. Candidates will be interviewed to determine their relative knowledge, skills and ability in job related areas. Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a reference check, including degree verification and criminal records check provided through SCRRA. Internal Candidates: Employees with active discipline as defined in the HR Policy No. 5.3 Positive Discipline Program and/or with performance that does not meet the standard for "meets expectations" as defined in the Performance Planning and Appraisal Process may be precluded from consideration and placement in the position. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the SCRRA will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The SCRRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/ADA MEDICAL: SCRRA offers a choice of twelve (12) health plan options provided through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). You may choose from up to ten (10) Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plans and two (2) Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans. Some health plans are only available in certain counties and/or zip codes. You contribute 12.5 percent of the plan premium for coverage of you and your eligible dependents. You may waive coverage if you are covered under another group health plan; you must provide proof. Once you waive coverage, you will only be allowed to enroll during Open Enrollment or within 60 days from the date on which your other coverage is no longer available (proof is required). If you elect to waive coverage, you will receive $300.00 per month taxable earnings, paid in two installments of $150 each on the first two paychecks of the month. A retiree or an employee who is a spouse, child, or any other eligible dependent of another SCRRA employee is not eligible for the opt out/cash in lieu credit if he/she is covered under a SCRRA health plan. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. DENTAL: SCRRA offers two dental options provided by Delta Dental. Under the DeltaCare (HMO) program, you must select a contract dentist within their network to perform your dental services. If you require treatment from a specialist, your contract dentist will handle the referral. Many services are covered at no cost to you. A co-payment applies for other services. The Delta Dental PPO plan allows you to visit a dentist of your choice, change dentists at any time, go to a dental specialist of your choice, receive dental care anywhere in the world, and save on out-of-pocket expenses when you visit a PPO network dental office. SCRRA pays the full premium for coverage of you and your eligible dependents under both plans. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. VISION: SCRRA offers two (2) vision plans through Vision Service Plan (VSP), providing coverage for eye examinations, prescription eyewear and contact lenses through network providers. You have the option of seeing out-of-network providers, but full reimbursement is not guaranteed. VSP has contracted with many laser surgery facilities and doctors, offering you a discount on PRK and LASIK surgeries. If you enroll in the VSP Basic Plan, SCRRA pays the full premium for coverage of you and your eligible dependents. If you enroll in the VSP Buy-up Plan, which offers enhanced vision benefits, you pay the difference between the cost of the Basic Plan and the Buy-up Plan. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) allow for the deferral of pre-tax dollars to be used for reimbursement of eligible medical and dependent care expenses. You can set aside up to $3,050 for health care expenses and $5,000 per family for dependent care expenses annually. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or a qualifying event. GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE: SCRRA provides for an amount equal to one (1) time your annual salary, rounded to the nearest $1,000, to a maximum of $200,000. Your life insurance benefit will reduce to 65% at age 65 and 55% at age 70. IRS regulations require that the portion of Group Term Life (“G.T.L.”) insurance benefits provided to you by SCRRA, which exceeds $50,000, be added to your Federal, State, and Medicare taxable earnings for W-2 reporting. This amount is reflected on your pay statements each pay period in the “Other Benefits and Information” section. In addition, SCRRA offers a voluntary plan, which may be purchased in increments of $10,000 to a maximum of $100,000 without evidence of insurability (initial enrollment period only) and up to 5 times your salary to a maximum of $500,000 with evidence of insurability. Dependent life options are also available. The voluntary plan is portable; you may retain it if you leave SCRRA and pay the premium. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT: SCRRA provides for an amount equal to one (1) time your annual salary, rounded to the nearest $1,000, up to a maximum of $200,000. Your AD&D insurance benefit will reduce to 65% at age 65 and 55% at age 70. In addition, SCRRA offers a voluntary plan, which may be purchased in increments of $10,000, subject to a maximum of the lesser of 5 times your annual salary or $500,000. Dependent AD&D options are also available. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. SHORT TERM DISABILITY: You are covered under the California State Disability Insurance (SDI) Program. Your maximum benefit amount is 52 times your weekly benefit amount or the total wages subject to SDI tax paid in your base period, whichever is less. Employees pay a mandatory contribution, through payroll deductions, for coverage under the SDI program. The contribution rate for 2023 is 0.9 percent of earnings. The SDI taxable wage limit is $153,164, with a maximum withholding of $1,378.48 per employee for calendar year 2023. LONG TERM DISABILITY : SCRRA provides for income replacement of 60 percent of monthly earnings subject to a maximum benefit of $7,500 per month up to age 65. To qualify, you must be on disability for 90 days. (Note: there is a pre-existing condition clause in this program.) Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. VOLUNTARY BENEFITS: SCRRA offers the following employee-paid voluntary benefits, provided by Aflac: Group Accident Insurance helps pay for out-of-pocket costs that arise from covered accidents, such as fractures, dislocations, and lacerations. Group Critical Illness Insurance helps pay for the expected and unexpected expenses that arise from diagnosis of a covered critical illness, such as cancer (internal or invasive), heart attack, stroke, end-stage renal failure or a major organ transplant. Group Hospital Indemnity Insurance helps pay for the out-of-pocket costs associated with a hospital stay, including benefits for hospital confinement, hospital admission, hospital intensive care and intermediate intensive care step-down unit. Group Short-Term Disability Insurance pays a monthly benefit directly to an employee who is off work due to an injury or illness for up to three (3) months after a seven (7) day waiting period. Eligibility begins the first of the month following hire date or qualifying event. 9/80 ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULE: SCRRA offers a 9/80 Alternative Work Schedule (AWS). During a 10-day work period, you work eight 9-hour days, one 8-hour day and have one day off. Your day off can be Monday, Wednesday, or Friday. Approval from your supervisor, chief and HR is required to participate in the 9/80 AWS program. TELECOMMUTING SCHEDULE: SCRRA offers employees the option to telecommute up to two (2) days per week. At the CEO’s discretion, the maximum number of days per week may be increased due to a natural disaster, pandemic, civil unrest, federal/state/local stay-at-home order, or other special circumstances. Approval from your supervisor, chief and HR is required to participate in the telecommuting program. Employees on a 9/80 schedule cannot telecommute. HOLIDAYS: SCRRA observes twelve (12) holidays a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. PAID TIME OFF (PTO): SCRRA provides employees with Paid Time Off (PTO) for vacations, illnesses, injuries, medical/dental appointments, religious holidays, personal business, and emergencies as follows: 0-4 years of service - 25 days 5-6 years of service - 30 days 7th year of service - 32 days 8th year of service - 33 days 9th year of service - 34 days 10-14 years of service - 35 days 15-19 years of service - 38 days 20 or more years - 42 days At the CEO’s discretion, prior service at a public transportation or public agency, or rail transportation company may be counted towards an employee’s total service years to increase the employee’s PTO accrual rate. To be considered, Human Resources requires that a written request along with verification and confirmation of the years of service be provided prior to the start of employment with SCRRA. Human Resources will provide the final determination on behalf of the CEO. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP): SCRRA offers you and your immediate and dependent family members confidential counseling 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for family, personal, work-related and substance abuse issues through the EAP. You are entitled to a telephone session(s) with a trained EAP professional to assess the nature of the problem and provide a referral for additional assistance, if needed. Services also include three (3) face-to-face counseling sessions per family member per six (6) month period. HEALTH ADVOCACY SERVICES: SCRRA offers you and your eligible dependents free health advocacy services through Health Advocate. You are entitled to unlimited calls with trained professionals who can help you navigate the healthcare and insurance systems. RETIREMENT PLAN: The SCRRA contracts with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). You pay a 8.00 percent employee contribution and SCRRA pays an employer contribution, which varies each year. To be eligible for service retirement, you must be at least age 52 and have a minimum of five (5) years of CalPERS-credited service. Upon retirement you are entitled to a monthly retirement benefit based on your years of credited service, age, and average compensation during your last three (3) years of service (“final compensation”). The retirement formula for New Members is 2%@62, which means at age 62, you receive 2 percent of your final compensation for every year of service. Upon separation from employment with less than 5 years of credited service, you may request a refund of your employee contributions only, including interest, and end your membership with CalPERS, or leave it in your account and retain your service credit should you decide to work for another CalPERS-covered agency. If you are vested upon separation but do not retire, you may leave your contributions in your account until retirement or elect a refund. SOCIAL SECURITY: You do not participate in Social Security except for Medicare. You will contribute 1.45 percent of your pay to cover the hospital insurance portion of Medicare. *Additional Medicare Hospital Insurance Tax: As of January 1, 2013, employees are required to pay an additional 0.9 percent Medicare tax on earnings above $200,000 (for those who file an individual return) or $250,000 (for those who file a joint return). This additional hospital insurance tax is not reflected in the rate above. RETIREE MEDICAL: Unrepresented employees hired before 11/1/18*: You will be eligible for medical coverage when you retire if your separation date and retirement date are within 120 days of each other. SCRRA pays the same amount for retirees as it does for active employees, which is currently 87.5 percent of the applicable premium. Unrepresented employees hired on or after 11/1/18: You will be eligible for medical coverage when you retire if your separation date and retirement date are within 120 days of each other and you have a minimum of 10 years of credited CalPERS service, five of which must be performed at SCRRA. SCRRA pays a percentage of the state annuitant contribution rate** in accordance with the vesting schedule below: 10 Years of CalPERS Service - 50% 11 - 19 Years of CalPERS Service - 50%, plus 5% for each additional year of service 20+ Years of CalPERS Service - 100% *Once each year the employer may allow unrepresented employees hired before 11/1/18 the opportunity to individually elect to be subject to the vesting schedule. **The state annuitant contribution rates for 2023 are: $883 (Retiree Only); $1,699 (Retiree + 1 Dependent); $2,124 (Retiree + Family). DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN (457) : You are eligible to set aside a portion of your current income without paying taxes on that money until it is received later during retirement when taxes may be lower. In 2023, you can defer up to 100 percent of your gross compensation or $22,500 annually, whichever is less (“normal contribution limit”). You may make an additional $7,500 contribution to the plan if you are age 50 and older. If you are at least within three years of the age in which you are eligible to receive unreduced benefits under our CalPERS retirement plan, you may contribute up to double the normal contribution limit, or $45,000. TRANSPORTATION PASSES: You may use your employee badge for unlimited free access to all Metrolink lines and trains. Your badge cannot be used on connecting public transportation. However, if you commute to/from work on Metrolink on a regular basis and need to connect to other public transportation (e.g., Metro Red or Purple Line) you can be issued a Metrolink pass with the appropriate station pair, which will also give you access to connecting transportation. You are also eligible to receive a free transit pass to ride any greater Los Angeles area transit system other than Metrolink (such as, Metro, Foothill Transit, LADOT, and LOSSAN) for commuting purposes. The commuter transit pass has a value up to the monthly maximum tax-free transit pass amount established by the Internal Revenue Service ($300 in 2023). You are responsible for any transit fares above the IRS monthly cap. To receive this benefit, the SCRRA requires each employee to use public transportation to commute to and from work three (3) or more days per week. OTHER BENEFITS: Educational Assistance - SCRRA will reimburse an employee up to $1,000 per fiscal year for tuition, books and mandatory student fees for courses that are relevant to employment. No reimbursement is allowed for parking. Professional Memberships - SCRRA pays up to $300 per year for professional memberships. Credit Union Membership - SCRRA offers credit union services for employees and their family members, provided by Northrup Grumman Federal Credit Union. Jury Duty - SCRRA will continue an employee's salary during any non-voluntary jury service up to a maximum of ten (10) working days. Pregnancy Disability and Family and Medical Leaves - A leave of absence may be paid or unpaid and shall be granted in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, and SCRRA policy. Refer to the Human Resource Policies and Procedures Manual for more detailed information. Bereavement Leave - In the event of death in an employee’s immediate family, the agency grants up to three (3) working days, with pay, to handle family affairs and to attend the funeral. When an employee needs to travel outside the radius of the five (5) member agencies due to the death of an immediate family member, the Authority grants up to five (5) working days, with pay. Military Leave - Employees will be paid for the annually required active period. At the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer, and with Board notification, paid military leave may be granted beyond what is provided by the applicable state law. Closing Date/Time: Continuous