The Napa Valley Internationally known for its fine wines, exciting restaurants and world-class resorts, is home to approximately 135,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural and open space heritage. Located in the heart of California’s preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities. The Napa Valley’s strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities. From the shores of Lake Berryessa and the peak of Mount Saint Helena to the Calistoga natural springs and the redwood forests of the Mayacamas Mountains, Napa County is a rural, scenic and historically-rich community. Home to the Napa Valley Film Festival, Bottlerock, the Fortinet Pro Golf Tournament, and Auction Napa Valley, Napa County offers many activities to its residents and visitors including fine dining, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, and wine tasting, among many others. Napa County as an Employer Napa County is a highly respected employer within the local community as well as throughout the region. We offer rewarding and challenging work, competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and tremendous opportunities for career growth. At Napa County, we truly value our employees and are committed to diversity in our family-oriented environment. The Position The Director of Public Health Nursing is the face of public health nursing in the county and is responsible for public health policy development and community health planning. They will serve as a consultant and advisor on public health nursing matters. Essential duties of this role include: management of various public health Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health (MCAH) programs such as Nurse-Family Partnership, providing nursing leadership, evaluating nursing programs based on community needs, and implementing plans for professional development of nursing personnel. Successful candidates will have a passion for public health and serving others, along with the technical skills and knowledge this high-level position requires. An ideal candidate will understand the principles and practices of public health nursing program development and administration. Having knowledge of public health home visiting programs, nursing theory, clinical health care fundamentals, and maternal child and adolescent health programs, along with other aspects of public health will be vital to this role. The Director of Public Health Nursing will be responsible for overseeing a wide range of projects, public health efforts, and county-wide initiatives. This individual will also provide nursing clinical oversight for the county immunization programs including Vaccines for Children, and work closely with nurses and other public health professionals across programs such as Communicable Diseases Control, California Childrens Services and Women Infants and Children. Improving the development and use of public and private community resources to address community health needs is just one of many ways this individual will help residents of Napa County live healthier lives. To review the full recruitment brochure, click link below: Director of Public Health Nursing Brochure HOW TO APPLY This position is open until filled. For first consideration please apply ASAP, as we will conduct interviews with qualified candidates as they apply for the position. Submit Cover Letter and Resume to: Craig W. Southerland Public Service Search csoutherland@publicservicesearch.com (619) 393-9508 Napa County is an equal employment opportunity employer. MANAGEMENT CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE BENEFITS INFORMATION SALARY - Salaries are based on a five-step range. Appointments are usually made at the beginning step with advances occurring at six months and the completion of each year thereafter. Salary rates are reviewed annually. ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFO - Click here for additional benefits information forManagement ClassifiedEmployees: https://www.countyofnapa.org/DocumentCenter/View/25879/Benefits-Summary---Management-Classified-Employees THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP POSITIONS EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION PHYSICAL STANDARDS - Certain designated County positions require a candidate to pass a physical examination prior to appointment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of this examination. FINGERPRINTING - All employees hired into allocated positions or extra help positions will be fingerprinted.
Jul 14, 2024
Full Time
The Napa Valley Internationally known for its fine wines, exciting restaurants and world-class resorts, is home to approximately 135,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural and open space heritage. Located in the heart of California’s preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities. The Napa Valley’s strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities. From the shores of Lake Berryessa and the peak of Mount Saint Helena to the Calistoga natural springs and the redwood forests of the Mayacamas Mountains, Napa County is a rural, scenic and historically-rich community. Home to the Napa Valley Film Festival, Bottlerock, the Fortinet Pro Golf Tournament, and Auction Napa Valley, Napa County offers many activities to its residents and visitors including fine dining, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, and wine tasting, among many others. Napa County as an Employer Napa County is a highly respected employer within the local community as well as throughout the region. We offer rewarding and challenging work, competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and tremendous opportunities for career growth. At Napa County, we truly value our employees and are committed to diversity in our family-oriented environment. The Position The Director of Public Health Nursing is the face of public health nursing in the county and is responsible for public health policy development and community health planning. They will serve as a consultant and advisor on public health nursing matters. Essential duties of this role include: management of various public health Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health (MCAH) programs such as Nurse-Family Partnership, providing nursing leadership, evaluating nursing programs based on community needs, and implementing plans for professional development of nursing personnel. Successful candidates will have a passion for public health and serving others, along with the technical skills and knowledge this high-level position requires. An ideal candidate will understand the principles and practices of public health nursing program development and administration. Having knowledge of public health home visiting programs, nursing theory, clinical health care fundamentals, and maternal child and adolescent health programs, along with other aspects of public health will be vital to this role. The Director of Public Health Nursing will be responsible for overseeing a wide range of projects, public health efforts, and county-wide initiatives. This individual will also provide nursing clinical oversight for the county immunization programs including Vaccines for Children, and work closely with nurses and other public health professionals across programs such as Communicable Diseases Control, California Childrens Services and Women Infants and Children. Improving the development and use of public and private community resources to address community health needs is just one of many ways this individual will help residents of Napa County live healthier lives. To review the full recruitment brochure, click link below: Director of Public Health Nursing Brochure HOW TO APPLY This position is open until filled. For first consideration please apply ASAP, as we will conduct interviews with qualified candidates as they apply for the position. Submit Cover Letter and Resume to: Craig W. Southerland Public Service Search csoutherland@publicservicesearch.com (619) 393-9508 Napa County is an equal employment opportunity employer. MANAGEMENT CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE BENEFITS INFORMATION SALARY - Salaries are based on a five-step range. Appointments are usually made at the beginning step with advances occurring at six months and the completion of each year thereafter. Salary rates are reviewed annually. ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFO - Click here for additional benefits information forManagement ClassifiedEmployees: https://www.countyofnapa.org/DocumentCenter/View/25879/Benefits-Summary---Management-Classified-Employees THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP POSITIONS EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION PHYSICAL STANDARDS - Certain designated County positions require a candidate to pass a physical examination prior to appointment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of this examination. FINGERPRINTING - All employees hired into allocated positions or extra help positions will be fingerprinted.
Director of Custody Health Services Santa Clara Valley Healthcare County of Santa Clara San Jose, California
Annual Salary Range: $299,288 - $384,049 DOE/DOQ
The County of Santa Clara is seeking a visionary Director of Custody Health Services (CHS) to lead a division providing health services to incarcerated youth and adults. CHS provides comprehensive ambulatory medical, mental health, and specialty services including substance abuse treatment to adult detainees of the Main Jail, and the Elmwood men’s and women’s facilities ( learn more here ). This visionary leader will lead a multidisciplinary team of professionals in providing compassionate, dignified, and appropriate care to incarcerated people. The ideal candidate is an experienced administrator of a large custodial health or healthcare system, with knowledge of behavioral health and acute psychiatric care. They will have exceptional communication skills, political acumen, and a commitment to leading with empathy. They will work to enhance staff engagement, inspire a supportive and collaborative culture, and drive systemic improvements in care delivery. For FY 24/25, the CHS Division budget is $131 million, and it includes 424 employees.
About Santa Clara Valley Healthcare:
Custody Health is a division of Santa Clara Valley Healthcare, which ranks as the second largest public healthcare system in California. It operates three hospitals including Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVH-Valley Medical Center), O’Connor Hospital (SCVH-O’Connor), and Saint Louise Regional Hospital (SCVH-St. Louise), as well as a large network of specialty and primary care clinics.
Apply today to make an impact in this rewarding executive role!
View the full recruitment brochure here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/864502b5-c7b9-4bf2-9679-cfac6d80ea90
THE JOB This position is an exciting opportunity to foster collaboration and alignment between all divisions in the health system, allowing for a more holistic approach to patient care. The Director of Custody Health Services will lead an exceptional team of executive leaders and over 424 employees in meeting the needs of up to 3,000 patients a day. They will unify multidisciplinary teams to meet patient needs in a holistic and comprehensive manner. They will work in partnership with the sheriff’s custody bureau to solve operational challenges that impede high-quality, timely care. They will also drive operational excellence and develop and maintain a culture of empathy, professionalism, and learning. This leader will ensure fiscal responsibility and proactive allocation of resources to meet the healthcare needs of vulnerable patients.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate is an experienced administrator of a large health system (custody health system ideal), with knowledge of behavioral health and acute psychiatric care. The next Director will have a hands-on, problem-solving approach, with a focus on both strategic vision and operational efficiency. They will be dedicated to making Santa Clara Valley Healthcare a great place to work, while emphasizing a patient-first approach to care. They will demonstrate empathy, positivity, and influence, remaining available and responsive. This candidate is an effective communicator and presenter, who will capably manage complex operational challenges, build relationships across departments, and provide a positive experience for health system clients, administrators, and staff.
Salary & Benefits This position will receive an annual salary of $299,288 - $384,049 DOE/DOQ, PLUS an attractive benefits package .
SPECIAL BENEFITS: Relocation Bonus & Temporary Housing Negotiable!
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Considerable and progressive education, training, and experience which would demonstrate the ability to perform the above tasks and the possession of the following knowledge and abilities. The required knowledge and abilities would typically be acquired through:
Education: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing, Healthcare or Hospital Administration, Behavioral Health Sciences, Social Services, Public or Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience: A minimum of ten (10) years recent progressive management experience in a large custodial system and/or a division in a public health and/or health system, providing medical, mental health, alcohol, drug, and/or behavioral health services.
HIGHLY DESIRED
Licensure: Medical or nursing license.
HOW TO APPLY For first consideration, apply by October 7th at : https://wbcpinc.com/job-board/
SECURE THE DATES:
Round one virtual interviews will take place on October 31st. Finalists will move forward to round two in-person interviews on November 1st. C andidates invited to interview must be available for both days.
QUESTIONS? Please contact your recruiter, Wendi Brown, with any inquiries:
wendi@wbcpinc.com
541-664-0376 (direct)
866-929-9227 (toll-free)
Sep 12, 2024
Full Time
Director of Custody Health Services Santa Clara Valley Healthcare County of Santa Clara San Jose, California
Annual Salary Range: $299,288 - $384,049 DOE/DOQ
The County of Santa Clara is seeking a visionary Director of Custody Health Services (CHS) to lead a division providing health services to incarcerated youth and adults. CHS provides comprehensive ambulatory medical, mental health, and specialty services including substance abuse treatment to adult detainees of the Main Jail, and the Elmwood men’s and women’s facilities ( learn more here ). This visionary leader will lead a multidisciplinary team of professionals in providing compassionate, dignified, and appropriate care to incarcerated people. The ideal candidate is an experienced administrator of a large custodial health or healthcare system, with knowledge of behavioral health and acute psychiatric care. They will have exceptional communication skills, political acumen, and a commitment to leading with empathy. They will work to enhance staff engagement, inspire a supportive and collaborative culture, and drive systemic improvements in care delivery. For FY 24/25, the CHS Division budget is $131 million, and it includes 424 employees.
About Santa Clara Valley Healthcare:
Custody Health is a division of Santa Clara Valley Healthcare, which ranks as the second largest public healthcare system in California. It operates three hospitals including Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVH-Valley Medical Center), O’Connor Hospital (SCVH-O’Connor), and Saint Louise Regional Hospital (SCVH-St. Louise), as well as a large network of specialty and primary care clinics.
Apply today to make an impact in this rewarding executive role!
View the full recruitment brochure here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/864502b5-c7b9-4bf2-9679-cfac6d80ea90
THE JOB This position is an exciting opportunity to foster collaboration and alignment between all divisions in the health system, allowing for a more holistic approach to patient care. The Director of Custody Health Services will lead an exceptional team of executive leaders and over 424 employees in meeting the needs of up to 3,000 patients a day. They will unify multidisciplinary teams to meet patient needs in a holistic and comprehensive manner. They will work in partnership with the sheriff’s custody bureau to solve operational challenges that impede high-quality, timely care. They will also drive operational excellence and develop and maintain a culture of empathy, professionalism, and learning. This leader will ensure fiscal responsibility and proactive allocation of resources to meet the healthcare needs of vulnerable patients.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate is an experienced administrator of a large health system (custody health system ideal), with knowledge of behavioral health and acute psychiatric care. The next Director will have a hands-on, problem-solving approach, with a focus on both strategic vision and operational efficiency. They will be dedicated to making Santa Clara Valley Healthcare a great place to work, while emphasizing a patient-first approach to care. They will demonstrate empathy, positivity, and influence, remaining available and responsive. This candidate is an effective communicator and presenter, who will capably manage complex operational challenges, build relationships across departments, and provide a positive experience for health system clients, administrators, and staff.
Salary & Benefits This position will receive an annual salary of $299,288 - $384,049 DOE/DOQ, PLUS an attractive benefits package .
SPECIAL BENEFITS: Relocation Bonus & Temporary Housing Negotiable!
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Considerable and progressive education, training, and experience which would demonstrate the ability to perform the above tasks and the possession of the following knowledge and abilities. The required knowledge and abilities would typically be acquired through:
Education: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing, Healthcare or Hospital Administration, Behavioral Health Sciences, Social Services, Public or Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience: A minimum of ten (10) years recent progressive management experience in a large custodial system and/or a division in a public health and/or health system, providing medical, mental health, alcohol, drug, and/or behavioral health services.
HIGHLY DESIRED
Licensure: Medical or nursing license.
HOW TO APPLY For first consideration, apply by October 7th at : https://wbcpinc.com/job-board/
SECURE THE DATES:
Round one virtual interviews will take place on October 31st. Finalists will move forward to round two in-person interviews on November 1st. C andidates invited to interview must be available for both days.
QUESTIONS? Please contact your recruiter, Wendi Brown, with any inquiries:
wendi@wbcpinc.com
541-664-0376 (direct)
866-929-9227 (toll-free)
City of Huntington Beach, CA
Huntington Beach, California, United States
Description View the Brochure The City of Huntington Beach is seeking a future-focused Public Works professional with a relentless passion for excellence. The ideal candidate will be excited about the opportunity to take a key leadership role in a multi-faceted department in one of the nation's most desirable, premier coastal communities. Considered a visionary in the industry, this individual will have a reputation for advancing activities that support a collective vision and enhance community pride. An inspiring and hardworking leader who has mastered the art of helping others see what's possible, the ideal candidate will be of the highest integrity and considered a role model in the profession. This person will have the ability to approach day-to-day operations with an optimistic can-do attitude and a constant eye toward results and continuous improvement. Familiarity with technology and tools that support contemporary business practices and maximum efficiency, coupled with a track record that reflects data-driven decision making and the delivery of exceptional outcomes, will be expected. Proven success with modernizing systems and processes and other significant change efforts will also be considered favorably. The individual selected will be a unifying mentor and team builder who prioritizes people and the needs of the team above personal ambitions. Known for being enthusiastic about people and their work, this person will also be an outstanding people manager capable of fostering an inclusive culture that is also characterized by high standards, accountability, and trust. The ideal candidate will be a highly engaged and motivating manager who is generous with recognition and feedback, and supportive of innovation and problem solving at the lowest level. This person will know how to foster healthy internal debates to arrive at the best outcomes as one cohesive team. Driven by an obsession for the delivery of exceptional outcomes, the ideal candidate will convey a sophisticated understanding of external as well as internal customer needs and concerns. This individual will exhibit tremendous initiative and have a history that demonstrates the ability to address challenges with courage and confidence. Department leaders in Huntington Beach are expected to be resilient problem solvers and have an admirable ability to adapt while maintaining forward momentum. One HB One Team, One Focus, One Goal... One Team We are one team... working together to serve the people of Huntington Beach exceptionally to inspire pride in our community. One Focus We have one focus... to stay fanatical about achieving municipal excellence by being active caretakers of our unique, people-centric HB culture. One Goal We have one goal... to ensure that HB continually improves its standing as a premier coastal community as measured through the health of our people, our organization, our infrastructure, and our community. Examples of Essential Duties PRIORITIES FOR THE NEW DEPUTY DIRECTOR: Manage Daily operations of the Utilities Division within the Public Works Department. The Utilities group consists of 88 full time employees in Water, Wastewater and Flood Control. The City recently adopted water and wastewater rates and the new Deputy Director is tasked with delivery of aggressive Capital Improvement Program which includes: $8 million to replace the Peck Reservoir Roof, $22 million for three new water wells, $36 million to replace aging water pipes, $7 million for aging sewer pipe rehabilitation, $17 million to replace sewer lift station, and $27 million in sewer infrastructure repairs. Assist the department with hiring, training, and mentoring staff Manage the department in the absence of the Director of Public Works Represent the department with City Council, boards and commissions, joint powers agencies, local and regional groups as necessary Oversee the infusion of technology into the management of infrastructure, daily operations, and delivery of capital projects For additional details, please follow the link to the Brochure (above). Minimum Qualifications Competitive candidates will possess at least four (4) years of increasingly responsible professional or management level public works experience, including at least two (2) years’ supervisory experience over professional and administrative support staff, and a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or closely related field. A Water Distribution Operator Certificate of D5 is highly desirable. Previous or current experience in a comparable organization will be considered favorably. A combination of public and private sector experience is acceptable. APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS The closing date for this recruitment is 5:00 p.m. PST on September 20, 2024 . To be considered for this opportunity, upload cover letter, resume, and list of professional references using the "Apply" button at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/huntingtonbeach . Following the closing date, resumes will be screened in relation to the criteria articulated in the brochure. Candidates deemed to be the best qualified will be invited to participate in a virtual oral board interview tentatively scheduled for early October 2024. Following the initial interview, the top candidates will be invited back for an in-person interview with the department. The Public Works Director anticipates making an appointment shortly, thereafter, following the completion of thorough background and reference checks. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process and, at that time, will be done so in close coordination with the candidate impacted. The City of Huntington Beach offers a comprehensive benefit package for Non-Associated employees including: SALARY RANGE for Executive Management consist of a "starting point", "control point" and "high point". Salary increases up to 5% may be awarded based on performance at annual review and market data. TEN-TWELVE PAID HOLIDAYS provided per year (see MOU). GENERAL LEAVE with pay of 176 hours is granted to regular employees. After four years' service additional general leave hours are earned, up to 256 hours after fifteen years' service. EXECUTIVE LEAVE with pay is granted in the amount of 80 hours per calendar year GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAMS are available to eligible City employees. These programs include medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurances. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS are available where employees use pre-tax salary to pay for regular child care, adult dependent care and/or medical expenses. RETIREMENT BENEFITS are provided by the California Public Employee's Retirement System. Every regular employee becomes a member immediately upon employment. Effective January 1, 2013, the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act will apply to new members of CalPERS. A new member is defined as a new hire who is brought into CalPERS membership for the first time on or after 1/1/13 and has no prior membership in a California public retirement system; is not eligible for reciprocity with another California public retirement system; or is rehired by a different CalPERS employer after a break in service of greater than six (6) months. All employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 will be subject to CalPERS membership review for applicability of PEPRA. Employees enrolled in CalPERS prior to January 1, 2013 are considered classic members. The benefit formula, final compensation period, and member contribution rate is as represented below: Classic Miscellaneous Members: Benefit Formula Miscellaneous: 2.5% at age 55 Final Compensation Period: 1-year Final Compensation Member Contribution Rate: 8.0% of Reportable Compensation New Miscellaneous Members under PEPRA: Benefit FormulaMiscellaneous: 2% at age 62 Final Compensation Period: 3-year Final Compensation Member Contribution Rate: 7.25% of Reportable Compensation (eff. 7/1/23) Classic Safety Members: Benefit FormulaSafety: 3.0% at age 50 Final Compensation Period: 1-year Final Compensation Member Contribution Rate: 9.0% of Reportable Compensation New Safety Members under PEPRA: Benefit FormulaSafety: 2.7% at age 57 Final Compensation Period: 3-year Final Compensation Member Contribution Rate: 12.50% of Reportable Compensation (eff, 7/1/23) DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Two voluntary deferred compensation 457 plans are available. CREDIT UNION membership is available to all City employees and provides access to low interest loans. FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULES: Employees will have the option of working a 5/40 or 9/80 work schedule with Supervisor and Department Head approval. Employees assigned to the Police Department shall retain the option of working the 4/10 work schedule with Supervisor and Department Head approval. In order to maintain service to the public, departmental effectiveness, productivity and/or efficiency, a Department Head may assign an employee a different work schedule that is in compliance with the requirements of FLSA with City Manager approval. NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice. For a more detailed overview of the benefits, review the Memorandum of Understanding and Side Letters at: MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDINGS Click on the links under "Non-Represented (Non-Associated) Employees'". Closing Date/Time: 9/20/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Aug 31, 2024
Full Time
Description View the Brochure The City of Huntington Beach is seeking a future-focused Public Works professional with a relentless passion for excellence. The ideal candidate will be excited about the opportunity to take a key leadership role in a multi-faceted department in one of the nation's most desirable, premier coastal communities. Considered a visionary in the industry, this individual will have a reputation for advancing activities that support a collective vision and enhance community pride. An inspiring and hardworking leader who has mastered the art of helping others see what's possible, the ideal candidate will be of the highest integrity and considered a role model in the profession. This person will have the ability to approach day-to-day operations with an optimistic can-do attitude and a constant eye toward results and continuous improvement. Familiarity with technology and tools that support contemporary business practices and maximum efficiency, coupled with a track record that reflects data-driven decision making and the delivery of exceptional outcomes, will be expected. Proven success with modernizing systems and processes and other significant change efforts will also be considered favorably. The individual selected will be a unifying mentor and team builder who prioritizes people and the needs of the team above personal ambitions. Known for being enthusiastic about people and their work, this person will also be an outstanding people manager capable of fostering an inclusive culture that is also characterized by high standards, accountability, and trust. The ideal candidate will be a highly engaged and motivating manager who is generous with recognition and feedback, and supportive of innovation and problem solving at the lowest level. This person will know how to foster healthy internal debates to arrive at the best outcomes as one cohesive team. Driven by an obsession for the delivery of exceptional outcomes, the ideal candidate will convey a sophisticated understanding of external as well as internal customer needs and concerns. This individual will exhibit tremendous initiative and have a history that demonstrates the ability to address challenges with courage and confidence. Department leaders in Huntington Beach are expected to be resilient problem solvers and have an admirable ability to adapt while maintaining forward momentum. One HB One Team, One Focus, One Goal... One Team We are one team... working together to serve the people of Huntington Beach exceptionally to inspire pride in our community. One Focus We have one focus... to stay fanatical about achieving municipal excellence by being active caretakers of our unique, people-centric HB culture. One Goal We have one goal... to ensure that HB continually improves its standing as a premier coastal community as measured through the health of our people, our organization, our infrastructure, and our community. Examples of Essential Duties PRIORITIES FOR THE NEW DEPUTY DIRECTOR: Manage Daily operations of the Utilities Division within the Public Works Department. The Utilities group consists of 88 full time employees in Water, Wastewater and Flood Control. The City recently adopted water and wastewater rates and the new Deputy Director is tasked with delivery of aggressive Capital Improvement Program which includes: $8 million to replace the Peck Reservoir Roof, $22 million for three new water wells, $36 million to replace aging water pipes, $7 million for aging sewer pipe rehabilitation, $17 million to replace sewer lift station, and $27 million in sewer infrastructure repairs. Assist the department with hiring, training, and mentoring staff Manage the department in the absence of the Director of Public Works Represent the department with City Council, boards and commissions, joint powers agencies, local and regional groups as necessary Oversee the infusion of technology into the management of infrastructure, daily operations, and delivery of capital projects For additional details, please follow the link to the Brochure (above). Minimum Qualifications Competitive candidates will possess at least four (4) years of increasingly responsible professional or management level public works experience, including at least two (2) years’ supervisory experience over professional and administrative support staff, and a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or closely related field. A Water Distribution Operator Certificate of D5 is highly desirable. Previous or current experience in a comparable organization will be considered favorably. A combination of public and private sector experience is acceptable. APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS The closing date for this recruitment is 5:00 p.m. PST on September 20, 2024 . To be considered for this opportunity, upload cover letter, resume, and list of professional references using the "Apply" button at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/huntingtonbeach . Following the closing date, resumes will be screened in relation to the criteria articulated in the brochure. Candidates deemed to be the best qualified will be invited to participate in a virtual oral board interview tentatively scheduled for early October 2024. Following the initial interview, the top candidates will be invited back for an in-person interview with the department. The Public Works Director anticipates making an appointment shortly, thereafter, following the completion of thorough background and reference checks. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process and, at that time, will be done so in close coordination with the candidate impacted. The City of Huntington Beach offers a comprehensive benefit package for Non-Associated employees including: SALARY RANGE for Executive Management consist of a "starting point", "control point" and "high point". Salary increases up to 5% may be awarded based on performance at annual review and market data. TEN-TWELVE PAID HOLIDAYS provided per year (see MOU). GENERAL LEAVE with pay of 176 hours is granted to regular employees. After four years' service additional general leave hours are earned, up to 256 hours after fifteen years' service. EXECUTIVE LEAVE with pay is granted in the amount of 80 hours per calendar year GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAMS are available to eligible City employees. These programs include medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurances. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS are available where employees use pre-tax salary to pay for regular child care, adult dependent care and/or medical expenses. RETIREMENT BENEFITS are provided by the California Public Employee's Retirement System. Every regular employee becomes a member immediately upon employment. Effective January 1, 2013, the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act will apply to new members of CalPERS. A new member is defined as a new hire who is brought into CalPERS membership for the first time on or after 1/1/13 and has no prior membership in a California public retirement system; is not eligible for reciprocity with another California public retirement system; or is rehired by a different CalPERS employer after a break in service of greater than six (6) months. All employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 will be subject to CalPERS membership review for applicability of PEPRA. Employees enrolled in CalPERS prior to January 1, 2013 are considered classic members. The benefit formula, final compensation period, and member contribution rate is as represented below: Classic Miscellaneous Members: Benefit Formula Miscellaneous: 2.5% at age 55 Final Compensation Period: 1-year Final Compensation Member Contribution Rate: 8.0% of Reportable Compensation New Miscellaneous Members under PEPRA: Benefit FormulaMiscellaneous: 2% at age 62 Final Compensation Period: 3-year Final Compensation Member Contribution Rate: 7.25% of Reportable Compensation (eff. 7/1/23) Classic Safety Members: Benefit FormulaSafety: 3.0% at age 50 Final Compensation Period: 1-year Final Compensation Member Contribution Rate: 9.0% of Reportable Compensation New Safety Members under PEPRA: Benefit FormulaSafety: 2.7% at age 57 Final Compensation Period: 3-year Final Compensation Member Contribution Rate: 12.50% of Reportable Compensation (eff, 7/1/23) DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Two voluntary deferred compensation 457 plans are available. CREDIT UNION membership is available to all City employees and provides access to low interest loans. FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULES: Employees will have the option of working a 5/40 or 9/80 work schedule with Supervisor and Department Head approval. Employees assigned to the Police Department shall retain the option of working the 4/10 work schedule with Supervisor and Department Head approval. In order to maintain service to the public, departmental effectiveness, productivity and/or efficiency, a Department Head may assign an employee a different work schedule that is in compliance with the requirements of FLSA with City Manager approval. NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice. For a more detailed overview of the benefits, review the Memorandum of Understanding and Side Letters at: MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDINGS Click on the links under "Non-Represented (Non-Associated) Employees'". Closing Date/Time: 9/20/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA
San Bernardino, California, United States
The Job APPLY ASAP FOR ONGOING REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS & PRIORITY CONSIDERATION ( https://online.flippingbook.com/view/854662716/ ) San Bernardino County prides itself on being a high-performing, forward-thinking and fast-paced organization where innovation and service are central to our culture and operations. We are in search of a visionary leader to join our Department of Public Works as the next Assistant Director of Public Works overseeing the Transportation and Flood Control Divisions. The Assistant Director of Public Works will oversee the Transportation and Flood Control Divisions with a strong focus on mentorship, succession planning, and project management. This position will lead a team of dedicated professional, technical, and support staff in managing and enhancing critical infrastructure across the County. This position will spearhead project initiatives, ensuring their seamless execution from inception to completion. Strategic project management expertise is instrumental in driving the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of our community's essential systems. Outstanding Compensation and Benefits: San Bernardino County offers a generous compensation package that includes a competitive salary within the designated 92C salary range and our excellent Exempt C Benefits package. The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefit Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential of 4% above the base salary rate with a complementing modified leaves package and benefits. Annual b ase salary up to $239,096 or $248,659 w/MBO Click HERE to view our brochure, including additional information regarding the position, qualifications and a detailed list of benefits . You may also copy and paste this link to your browser: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/854662716/ To learn more, please click the link below County Website Department of Public Works County Vision Our Department’s and County’s NACO Awards Minimum Requirements Desired Qualifications Education : Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Business Administration, or related field. Experience: Four (4) + years of experience in administration and management of professional engineering or construction activities, ideally in a county, state, or municipal setting, including project management experience. Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrated leadership skills with a deep understanding of government programs at multiple levels. Excellent communication skills, adept at building connections with diverse teams and stakeholders. Strong project management abilities, capable of overseeing complex initiatives from conception to completion. Ability to navigate complex political landscapes and effectively engage with governing boards. Preference for Professional Engineer (PE) license or background in engineering. Commitment to fostering a positive and innovative departmental culture, promoting collaboration and continuous improvement. Candidates possessing an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience will be considered. Selection Process TO BE CONSIDERED Interested candidates must submit: Compelling cover letter; Comprehensive resume; Three (3) professional references. An electronic version of all submittals are required to be sent to: ExecRecruit@hr.sbcounty.gov or candidates may complete the online application and upload the required documents. This is a confidential process and will be handled accordingly throughout all stages of the recruitment process. References will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established and a reference release form is completed. Questions should be addressed to: Silvia Zayas (szayas@hr.sbcounty.gov) OR Kristen Rojas (kristen.rojas@hr.sbcounty.gov) APPLICATIONS/RESUMES WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply asap and no later than June 10, 2024 for priority review. Exempt Unit-Group C 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
Jul 14, 2024
Full Time
The Job APPLY ASAP FOR ONGOING REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS & PRIORITY CONSIDERATION ( https://online.flippingbook.com/view/854662716/ ) San Bernardino County prides itself on being a high-performing, forward-thinking and fast-paced organization where innovation and service are central to our culture and operations. We are in search of a visionary leader to join our Department of Public Works as the next Assistant Director of Public Works overseeing the Transportation and Flood Control Divisions. The Assistant Director of Public Works will oversee the Transportation and Flood Control Divisions with a strong focus on mentorship, succession planning, and project management. This position will lead a team of dedicated professional, technical, and support staff in managing and enhancing critical infrastructure across the County. This position will spearhead project initiatives, ensuring their seamless execution from inception to completion. Strategic project management expertise is instrumental in driving the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of our community's essential systems. Outstanding Compensation and Benefits: San Bernardino County offers a generous compensation package that includes a competitive salary within the designated 92C salary range and our excellent Exempt C Benefits package. The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefit Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential of 4% above the base salary rate with a complementing modified leaves package and benefits. Annual b ase salary up to $239,096 or $248,659 w/MBO Click HERE to view our brochure, including additional information regarding the position, qualifications and a detailed list of benefits . You may also copy and paste this link to your browser: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/854662716/ To learn more, please click the link below County Website Department of Public Works County Vision Our Department’s and County’s NACO Awards Minimum Requirements Desired Qualifications Education : Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Business Administration, or related field. Experience: Four (4) + years of experience in administration and management of professional engineering or construction activities, ideally in a county, state, or municipal setting, including project management experience. Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrated leadership skills with a deep understanding of government programs at multiple levels. Excellent communication skills, adept at building connections with diverse teams and stakeholders. Strong project management abilities, capable of overseeing complex initiatives from conception to completion. Ability to navigate complex political landscapes and effectively engage with governing boards. Preference for Professional Engineer (PE) license or background in engineering. Commitment to fostering a positive and innovative departmental culture, promoting collaboration and continuous improvement. Candidates possessing an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience will be considered. Selection Process TO BE CONSIDERED Interested candidates must submit: Compelling cover letter; Comprehensive resume; Three (3) professional references. An electronic version of all submittals are required to be sent to: ExecRecruit@hr.sbcounty.gov or candidates may complete the online application and upload the required documents. This is a confidential process and will be handled accordingly throughout all stages of the recruitment process. References will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established and a reference release form is completed. Questions should be addressed to: Silvia Zayas (szayas@hr.sbcounty.gov) OR Kristen Rojas (kristen.rojas@hr.sbcounty.gov) APPLICATIONS/RESUMES WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply asap and no later than June 10, 2024 for priority review. Exempt Unit-Group C 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
CALAVERAS COUNTY, CA
San Andreas, California, United States
Position Description Application review to take place the week of August 5th, 2024. Under administrative direction plans, organizes and directs the activities of the Public Works Divisions including Roads and Bridges, Engineering, Fleet, Administration and the office of the County Surveyor. Coordinates work related to the design, construction, maintenance and repair of County highways, roads, and bridges. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS : The Director of Public Works is an appointed department head and as such serves at the pleasure of the Board of Supervisors. The Director reports through and receives an annual evaluation from the County Executive Officer. The Director of Public Works is accountable for accomplishing departmental goals and objectives, for furthering County goals and objectives within general policy guidelines, and for providing highly responsible support to the County Executive Officer and the Board of Supervisors. Example of Duties Duties may include but are not limited to the following: Plans, assigns, and directs the work of the County Road Department in the design, construction, maintenance and repair of highways, roads, bridges, and related structures. Prepares and supervises preparation of reports to obtain state and federal funds for construction projects and acquisition of rights-of- way. Supervises budget preparation and recommends budget and improvement programs to the Board of Supervisors. Reviews and approves layout and design of roads and bridge construction. Inspects and approves or disapproves the work done by private contractors on county roads and bridges. Coordinates the work of the department with that of the State Division of Highways.. Reviews bids and advises the Board of Supervisors on contract provisions. Confers with subordinate managers on work progress and technical problems. Prepares comprehensive reports. Makes presentations to the Board of Supervisors; represents the County in meetings with representatives of various councils and commissions, other governmental agencies, professional/business/community organizations and the public, including committees established by the Board of Supervisors to address community issues. Interprets and ensures department compliance with all County policies and procedures, standards of quality and safety, and all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Selects, trains, supervises, motivates, counsels and evaluates the performance of assigned staff. Provides for appropriate professional/technical development for staff, and implements disciplinary action as appropriate. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of : Principles and problems involved in the planning and financial aspects of public works projects. Principles and practices of civil engineering as related to the design, construction and maintenance of public works. State laws and procedures relating to public works. Local government administration and financing. Administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, planning, program and budget development and implementation. Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation. Modern office practices and technology, including the use of computers for data and word processing. English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Ability to : Represent the County effectively in meetings with others and make presentations to various groups. Plan, organize and direct a diversified agency. Interpret, analyze and apply federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to agency administration and operations. Develop, implement and interpret goals, objectives, policies and procedures, and work standards. Analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives and make sound recommendations in support of goals. Determine work priorities and effectively coordinate and schedule resources and staff to perform activities and projects within time limits. Prepare and administer a budget. Select, train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Education, Training, and Experience: Education : Equivalent to graduation with a Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, civil engineering, or related field from an accredited college or university. A Master's degree in one of the preceding fields is highly desirable. Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible public works experience in city, county or other public sector employment. Special Requirements Must possess a California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record. Must be willing to attend meetings outside of regular working hours. Registration as a Civil Engineer with the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers is desirable. Bargaining Unit 3 - At Will Appointed Department Heads For available Health/Dental/Vision insurance please visit the County BENEFITS WEBPAGE. NEW * Assist-To-Own program to help Couny employees purchase a home. Program Highlights: Down Payment Assistance, up to 5.5% of the Total Mortgage Loan. Available with purchase of a primary residence. Variety of Mortgage Loan options (FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Mortgage Loans). No first-time homebuyer requirement to qualify. Flexible guidelines: Minimum FICO 640; Maximum DTI 50%. Flexible income limits, up to moderate income levels; no income limits for FHA and VA. For more information, vists Calaveras County Assist-to-Own Vacation days: 0 - 3 complete years = 80 hours per year. After 6 months you can take your first week. 3 - 10 complete years = 120 hours per year 10 years+ = 160 per year Holidays :13 paid holidays per year. Sick Leave: 12 days annual sick leave accrual with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave is accrued at 3.69 hours for each full 80 hours of payroll period. 60 hours of sick leave can be used for immediate family, parent spouse, child or sibling. Management Time Off (MTO) : 40 hours annually, pro-rated to 20 hours if hired on/after July 1st. Merit: After successfully completing twenty-six (26) pay periods, a 3.5% merit increase may be granted.Merit increases may be granted annually thereafter to the top step. Probation Period: New employees remain in a probationary status for 26 pay periods. Longevity Incentives @ 2.5% for each of the following: 5.5 years (if hired before March 28, 2005) 6 years 10 years 15 years 20 years 25 years Flexible Spending Accounts under Section 125 Flexible Spending:Pre-Tax Medical Reimbursement - Max contribution of $2,500 annually Flexible Spending:Pre-Tax Dependent Care Account - Max contribution of $5,000 annually Section 125 Plan :Additional insurance is available through the Section 125 plan and may be purchased from a representative during open enrollment or by appointment when they are on-site. AFLAC Heart & Stroke Insurance Cancer Insurance Accident Insurance Universal Life Insurance Short Term Disability Insurance LEGALSHIELD Life Insurance through ReliaStar: $50,000.00 County paid. After 65 years of age, pays out 65%, after 70 years of age ReliaStar pays out 32.5%. Retirement Information: CalPERS: CLASSIC MEMBERS: 2% at 55 PEPRA MEMBERS: 2% at 62 Additional Retirement Plan: The County offers a 457 Government plan. Employees can contribute u to this deferred compensation plan ( Pre or Post Tax options ).The County utilizes VALIC. Participating employees will receive a County paid match of up to $50a month Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Jul 14, 2024
Full Time
Position Description Application review to take place the week of August 5th, 2024. Under administrative direction plans, organizes and directs the activities of the Public Works Divisions including Roads and Bridges, Engineering, Fleet, Administration and the office of the County Surveyor. Coordinates work related to the design, construction, maintenance and repair of County highways, roads, and bridges. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS : The Director of Public Works is an appointed department head and as such serves at the pleasure of the Board of Supervisors. The Director reports through and receives an annual evaluation from the County Executive Officer. The Director of Public Works is accountable for accomplishing departmental goals and objectives, for furthering County goals and objectives within general policy guidelines, and for providing highly responsible support to the County Executive Officer and the Board of Supervisors. Example of Duties Duties may include but are not limited to the following: Plans, assigns, and directs the work of the County Road Department in the design, construction, maintenance and repair of highways, roads, bridges, and related structures. Prepares and supervises preparation of reports to obtain state and federal funds for construction projects and acquisition of rights-of- way. Supervises budget preparation and recommends budget and improvement programs to the Board of Supervisors. Reviews and approves layout and design of roads and bridge construction. Inspects and approves or disapproves the work done by private contractors on county roads and bridges. Coordinates the work of the department with that of the State Division of Highways.. Reviews bids and advises the Board of Supervisors on contract provisions. Confers with subordinate managers on work progress and technical problems. Prepares comprehensive reports. Makes presentations to the Board of Supervisors; represents the County in meetings with representatives of various councils and commissions, other governmental agencies, professional/business/community organizations and the public, including committees established by the Board of Supervisors to address community issues. Interprets and ensures department compliance with all County policies and procedures, standards of quality and safety, and all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Selects, trains, supervises, motivates, counsels and evaluates the performance of assigned staff. Provides for appropriate professional/technical development for staff, and implements disciplinary action as appropriate. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of : Principles and problems involved in the planning and financial aspects of public works projects. Principles and practices of civil engineering as related to the design, construction and maintenance of public works. State laws and procedures relating to public works. Local government administration and financing. Administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, planning, program and budget development and implementation. Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation. Modern office practices and technology, including the use of computers for data and word processing. English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Ability to : Represent the County effectively in meetings with others and make presentations to various groups. Plan, organize and direct a diversified agency. Interpret, analyze and apply federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to agency administration and operations. Develop, implement and interpret goals, objectives, policies and procedures, and work standards. Analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives and make sound recommendations in support of goals. Determine work priorities and effectively coordinate and schedule resources and staff to perform activities and projects within time limits. Prepare and administer a budget. Select, train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Education, Training, and Experience: Education : Equivalent to graduation with a Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, civil engineering, or related field from an accredited college or university. A Master's degree in one of the preceding fields is highly desirable. Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible public works experience in city, county or other public sector employment. Special Requirements Must possess a California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record. Must be willing to attend meetings outside of regular working hours. Registration as a Civil Engineer with the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers is desirable. Bargaining Unit 3 - At Will Appointed Department Heads For available Health/Dental/Vision insurance please visit the County BENEFITS WEBPAGE. NEW * Assist-To-Own program to help Couny employees purchase a home. Program Highlights: Down Payment Assistance, up to 5.5% of the Total Mortgage Loan. Available with purchase of a primary residence. Variety of Mortgage Loan options (FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Mortgage Loans). No first-time homebuyer requirement to qualify. Flexible guidelines: Minimum FICO 640; Maximum DTI 50%. Flexible income limits, up to moderate income levels; no income limits for FHA and VA. For more information, vists Calaveras County Assist-to-Own Vacation days: 0 - 3 complete years = 80 hours per year. After 6 months you can take your first week. 3 - 10 complete years = 120 hours per year 10 years+ = 160 per year Holidays :13 paid holidays per year. Sick Leave: 12 days annual sick leave accrual with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave is accrued at 3.69 hours for each full 80 hours of payroll period. 60 hours of sick leave can be used for immediate family, parent spouse, child or sibling. Management Time Off (MTO) : 40 hours annually, pro-rated to 20 hours if hired on/after July 1st. Merit: After successfully completing twenty-six (26) pay periods, a 3.5% merit increase may be granted.Merit increases may be granted annually thereafter to the top step. Probation Period: New employees remain in a probationary status for 26 pay periods. Longevity Incentives @ 2.5% for each of the following: 5.5 years (if hired before March 28, 2005) 6 years 10 years 15 years 20 years 25 years Flexible Spending Accounts under Section 125 Flexible Spending:Pre-Tax Medical Reimbursement - Max contribution of $2,500 annually Flexible Spending:Pre-Tax Dependent Care Account - Max contribution of $5,000 annually Section 125 Plan :Additional insurance is available through the Section 125 plan and may be purchased from a representative during open enrollment or by appointment when they are on-site. AFLAC Heart & Stroke Insurance Cancer Insurance Accident Insurance Universal Life Insurance Short Term Disability Insurance LEGALSHIELD Life Insurance through ReliaStar: $50,000.00 County paid. After 65 years of age, pays out 65%, after 70 years of age ReliaStar pays out 32.5%. Retirement Information: CalPERS: CLASSIC MEMBERS: 2% at 55 PEPRA MEMBERS: 2% at 62 Additional Retirement Plan: The County offers a 457 Government plan. Employees can contribute u to this deferred compensation plan ( Pre or Post Tax options ).The County utilizes VALIC. Participating employees will receive a County paid match of up to $50a month Closing Date/Time: Continuous
The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Staff may also perform other duties as assigned. Directs, provides guidance to, and reviews the work of staff to accomplish operational plans and results. Plans and oversees the overall workflow and time utilization of staff across divisions; assigns and communicates daily activities and deadlines to supervisory and non-supervisory staff. Assesses, plans, and implements best practice standards and assures compliance with all regulatory and funding agencies; compiles and submits a variety of complex data and reports. Leads and directs all design, construction, maintenance, and operational plans, initiatives, and problem resolution related to potable water sources, treatment, distribution, and alum sludge treatment and disposal; and all city wastewater collection, pumping and transport systems; oversees the administration/implementation of the city's Smart Meter (automatic meter) infrastructure. Leads and directs all city engineering responsibilities, including but not limited to, in-house design and construction management and inspection; selects, directs, and supervises external consulting engineers and architects; enacts and administers the city's asset management and geographic information systems (GIS); design and implementation of all city traffic control and safety signage and systems; and construction inspection of all city infrastructure and facility projects. Directs and manages the planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of all city buildings, facilities, parks, recreation facilities and grounds and the acquisition, maintenance, and repair of all city cars, trucks, light equipment, heavy equipment, Fire Department vehicles, and contracted services for neighboring cities. Directs and manages all aspects of the City’s Capital Improvement Program, including, planning, funding, design, construction and inspection of all new and updated facilities, buildings, utilities, and infrastructure. Develops, implements, and assures department standards, policies and operating procedures support the operational goals, strategy, and plans. Reports to the City Manager all matters of concern and/or problems that may require the attention of the City Manager or City Commission. Develops and implements short- and long-range strategic plans to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of public works and utilities operations and infrastructure. Prepares, amends, and administers the operating and capital budgets for the overall department; monitors and/or keeps abreast of the expenditures of all divisions, projects, and programs, including revenue generated from various sources; approves/defends fee schedules for various public services. Reviews the work of reporting personnel and consultants for adherence to policies, objectives, plans and guidelines; provides technical and administrative recommendations as appropriate and/or develops and implements new or modified workflows, procedural operations, and standards to improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the department’s operations and personnel. Administers and/or coordinates local, state, and federal grants for improvements of roadways and sidewalks, drainage improvements, city/public space beautification, and fleet maintenance and acquisition. Prepares and reviews agenda items for City Commission action, including ordinances and resolutions; conducts public presentations and responds to a variety of complex questions on related content from a variety of boards and officials, regulatory and legal representatives, and the public. Promotes and explains the services provided by the department and garners support and/or manages conflict regarding the department’s/city’s proposed projects and plans to business leaders and community organizations. Responds to escalated questions, concerns, and complex problems from the public; provides information and resolutions; investigates and/or assigns a division leader to investigate complaints received from the public. Visits sites of emergency situations, as required; inspects, verifies, and confirms conditions, responsible party, course of action, and prepares or reviews reports of such; informs and updates city leaders and officials and necessary/appropriate external agencies. Receives, reviews, prepares, and/or submits a variety of complex professional, legal, and technical documents including but not limited to, utilities analyses, budget documents, regulatory reports, agendas, revenue analyses, bid specifications, construction permits, engineering plans and blueprints, purchase requisitions, personnel documents, accident/incident reports, and a variety of correspondence. Keeps abreast of current trends, developments, data, technologies, and regulations impacting governmental public services operations and infrastructure; implements required and appropriate modifications and advances to keep the city compliant and progressive/innovative. Adheres to all City and public health and safety guidelines and protocols; performs job functions in a safe manner and reports all safety hazards per established policies and procedures. Maintains quality communication and interaction with all City employees, representatives from external organizations, and the public to maintain good will toward the city and to project a positive City image. Demonstrates behaviors that support the City’s Vision and Values. Maintains on-call work availability as assigned, to prepare for, respond to, or recover from a hurricane, tropical weather event, or other emergency to meet the city’s obligation to remain operational before, during, and after the event; duties assigned may or may not be typical of the job and are contingent upon the needs of the city and the residents because of the event. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with those interacted with during work regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, military service, or diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Supervisory Responsibilities: Reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures and meets with management staff to identify and resolve problems. Assesses and monitors workload; identifies opportunities for improvement and implements changes. Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates staff; provides or coordinates staff training; works with staff to correct deficiencies; implements discipline procedures per established policies, procedures, and executive guidance. Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the departmental budget; approves the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary. Pay and Bargaining Status: This is an exempt position pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act based on the executive, professional and administrative exemptions and is paid by salary, issued bi-weekly. This position is excluded from the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Tamarac and the Federation of Public Employees and between the City of Tamarac and the Local 3080, Metro-Broward Professional Fire Fighters, IAFF.
Sep 04, 2024
Full Time
The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Staff may also perform other duties as assigned. Directs, provides guidance to, and reviews the work of staff to accomplish operational plans and results. Plans and oversees the overall workflow and time utilization of staff across divisions; assigns and communicates daily activities and deadlines to supervisory and non-supervisory staff. Assesses, plans, and implements best practice standards and assures compliance with all regulatory and funding agencies; compiles and submits a variety of complex data and reports. Leads and directs all design, construction, maintenance, and operational plans, initiatives, and problem resolution related to potable water sources, treatment, distribution, and alum sludge treatment and disposal; and all city wastewater collection, pumping and transport systems; oversees the administration/implementation of the city's Smart Meter (automatic meter) infrastructure. Leads and directs all city engineering responsibilities, including but not limited to, in-house design and construction management and inspection; selects, directs, and supervises external consulting engineers and architects; enacts and administers the city's asset management and geographic information systems (GIS); design and implementation of all city traffic control and safety signage and systems; and construction inspection of all city infrastructure and facility projects. Directs and manages the planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of all city buildings, facilities, parks, recreation facilities and grounds and the acquisition, maintenance, and repair of all city cars, trucks, light equipment, heavy equipment, Fire Department vehicles, and contracted services for neighboring cities. Directs and manages all aspects of the City’s Capital Improvement Program, including, planning, funding, design, construction and inspection of all new and updated facilities, buildings, utilities, and infrastructure. Develops, implements, and assures department standards, policies and operating procedures support the operational goals, strategy, and plans. Reports to the City Manager all matters of concern and/or problems that may require the attention of the City Manager or City Commission. Develops and implements short- and long-range strategic plans to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of public works and utilities operations and infrastructure. Prepares, amends, and administers the operating and capital budgets for the overall department; monitors and/or keeps abreast of the expenditures of all divisions, projects, and programs, including revenue generated from various sources; approves/defends fee schedules for various public services. Reviews the work of reporting personnel and consultants for adherence to policies, objectives, plans and guidelines; provides technical and administrative recommendations as appropriate and/or develops and implements new or modified workflows, procedural operations, and standards to improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the department’s operations and personnel. Administers and/or coordinates local, state, and federal grants for improvements of roadways and sidewalks, drainage improvements, city/public space beautification, and fleet maintenance and acquisition. Prepares and reviews agenda items for City Commission action, including ordinances and resolutions; conducts public presentations and responds to a variety of complex questions on related content from a variety of boards and officials, regulatory and legal representatives, and the public. Promotes and explains the services provided by the department and garners support and/or manages conflict regarding the department’s/city’s proposed projects and plans to business leaders and community organizations. Responds to escalated questions, concerns, and complex problems from the public; provides information and resolutions; investigates and/or assigns a division leader to investigate complaints received from the public. Visits sites of emergency situations, as required; inspects, verifies, and confirms conditions, responsible party, course of action, and prepares or reviews reports of such; informs and updates city leaders and officials and necessary/appropriate external agencies. Receives, reviews, prepares, and/or submits a variety of complex professional, legal, and technical documents including but not limited to, utilities analyses, budget documents, regulatory reports, agendas, revenue analyses, bid specifications, construction permits, engineering plans and blueprints, purchase requisitions, personnel documents, accident/incident reports, and a variety of correspondence. Keeps abreast of current trends, developments, data, technologies, and regulations impacting governmental public services operations and infrastructure; implements required and appropriate modifications and advances to keep the city compliant and progressive/innovative. Adheres to all City and public health and safety guidelines and protocols; performs job functions in a safe manner and reports all safety hazards per established policies and procedures. Maintains quality communication and interaction with all City employees, representatives from external organizations, and the public to maintain good will toward the city and to project a positive City image. Demonstrates behaviors that support the City’s Vision and Values. Maintains on-call work availability as assigned, to prepare for, respond to, or recover from a hurricane, tropical weather event, or other emergency to meet the city’s obligation to remain operational before, during, and after the event; duties assigned may or may not be typical of the job and are contingent upon the needs of the city and the residents because of the event. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with those interacted with during work regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, military service, or diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Supervisory Responsibilities: Reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures and meets with management staff to identify and resolve problems. Assesses and monitors workload; identifies opportunities for improvement and implements changes. Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates staff; provides or coordinates staff training; works with staff to correct deficiencies; implements discipline procedures per established policies, procedures, and executive guidance. Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the departmental budget; approves the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary. Pay and Bargaining Status: This is an exempt position pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act based on the executive, professional and administrative exemptions and is paid by salary, issued bi-weekly. This position is excluded from the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Tamarac and the Federation of Public Employees and between the City of Tamarac and the Local 3080, Metro-Broward Professional Fire Fighters, IAFF.
City of Palmdale, CA
Palmdale, California, United States
DESCRIPTION The Deputy Director is responsible for providing professional-level support to the Director in various areas. The deputy director assists in short and long-term planning, development, and administration of the Department’s policies, procedures and services. Successful performance of the work requires a professional background, as well as skills in coordinating departmental work with other City departments and public agencies. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This class is distinguished from the Director in that the latter has overall responsibility for all functions, activities, and for developing, implementing, and interpreting public policy. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential and other important responsibilities and functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: • Recommend and assist in the implementation of department goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; develop strategies to build a sustainable organization and meet City strategic objectives. • Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities. • Lead in the development and administration of the department's annual budget; recommend and assist with forecasting additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; and implement budgetary adjustments as necessary. • Assist in selecting, training, motivating, and directing department personnel; evaluate and review work for acceptability and conformance with department and City standards; coach, counsel, and recommend progressive discipline; respond to staff questions and concerns. • Assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; recommend and implement changes. • Assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures; meet with key staff to identify and resolve problems. • Interpret departmental policies and governing codes and regulations for departmental employees. • Make presentations to City committees, commissions, and City Council. • Function as a member of the City's management team and participate actively in addressing issues of concern to the City, which at times may not have a direct impact on area of specialization. • Act on behalf of the Director as required. • Perform related duties as assigned. Example Of Essential Functions When Assigned To: Public Works • Plan, and direct, and manage all City activities and programs involving civil engineering, traffic engineering, land surveying, maintenance, project management, and construction; coordinate the Department of Public Works’ programs and activities by incorporating with input from other departments and divisions within the City. • Manage, oversee, and participates in a variety of professional engineering work, including the preparation of plans and project specifications; direct and coordinate project inspections; and draft ordinances according to general instructions. • Manage, oversee, and participate in the review of plans; evaluates compliance with laws, ordinances, and acceptable engineering standards, and recommends corrections or improvements; supervises the preparation of legal descriptions and deeds for easements and right-of-ways. • Prepare and evaluate requests for proposals relating to projects that require contract engineering work; direct the preparation of project cost estimates for competitive bidding purposes; review plans of consulting/engineering firms performing work for the City and evaluate their performance; prepare construction contract modifications and negotiate contract changes and change order costs. • Compile and analyze statistical data and information and prepare technical reports relating to public works projects and programs; assist in the preparation of projections for the department budget, and monitors expenditures. • Research, analyze, and apply for various grants and other funding sources. EXPERIENCE & TRAINING / LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATE Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related field. A Master's degree preferred. Experience: Five years of progressively responsible management in a related field. Licenses / Certifications / Other Requirements Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver license and legally required vehicle insurance. Must also be able to meet driving record standards set by the City's driving policy. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: • Extensive knowledge of administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation, and evaluation, and supervision of staff, either directly or through subordinate levels of supervision. • Interpret, apply and explain applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations. • Public agency budgetary, contract administration, citywide administrative practices, and general principles or risk management related to the functions of the assigned areas. • Contract negotiation and administration. • Principles of research and effective report preparation. • Administration, budgeting, and personnel management. Ability to: • Assist with planning, directing and coordinating the work of the Department. • Prepare and administer a department budget. • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. • Research and prepare complex financial and long-range planning reports. • Represent the interests of the City before various boards, committees, commissions, outside agencies, and the public. • Select, train, supervise and evaluate employees. • Make sound and effective decisions regarding operational and personnel functions. • Respond to emergency and problem situations in an effective manner. • Understand, explain, and apply policies and procedures. • Analyze unusual situations and resolve them through application of management and engineering principles and practices. • Develop comprehensive plans to meet future City needs/services. • Deal constructively with conflict and develop effective resolutions. • Develop new policies impacting divisional operations/procedures. • Attend meetings and/or events on evenings and/or weekends. WORKING CONDITIONS: Physical Demands: Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting for long periods of time; occasional climbing, bending and squatting. Lifting: frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 40 pounds. Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision. Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone. Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone. Environmental: frequent exposure to noise. Work Environment: Work is performed in a typical temperature-controlled office environment subject to typical office noise and environment. Position regularly requires work outside normal business hours including after hours and, weekend work and travel is occasional. The City of Palmdale is noted for its highly skilled work force with a large concentration of aerospace firms located at Air Force Plant 42 and nearby Edwards Air Force Base. Its family oriented and culturally enhancing venues such as the Palmdale Playhouse, DryTown Water Park and Starlight Amphitheater make Palmdale "a place to call home." The city is located approximately one hour north of Los Angeles off the Antelope Valley Freeway (14). Palmdale encompasses about 104 square miles and has a population of approximately 153,000. The City is served by several school districts and has a growing retail and commercial base. For more information visit www.cityofpalmdale.org. BUSINESS HOURS: Normal operating hours are from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday - Thursday. CLOSED on Friday. UNION: The Teamsters Local 911 represents certain positions in the City's Maintenance Division of Public Works. EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION APPLICATION MATERIALS must be submitted by the closing date listed in the job bulletin. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of a City online application. RESIDENCE within the City is not required. AN ELIGIBILITY LIST of the most qualified applicants will be compiled based on the results of the selection process. The list will remain in place for a period to be determined by Human Resources. BENEFITS listed here apply to full-time and benefited part-time positions; not to unbenefited part-time employees unless so described. A PROBATION PERIOD of six months minimum applies to initial employment with the City. VACATION, HOLIDAYS AND LEAVE: The City provides 14 paid holidays per year and 80 hours vacation (years one through four) with a maximum accrual of 240 hours (160 hours for benefited part-time employees). Administrative employees accrue 80 hours of administrative leave per year with a maximum accrual of 240 hours. SICK LEAVE: Employees accrue 96 hours per year with a maximum accrual of 800 hours (400 hours for benefited part-time employees). Unbenefited part-time employees receive 28 hours of paid sick leave per fiscal year. RETIREMENT: The City is a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (Cal-PERS). Full-time and benefited part-time employees will be enrolled in either the New Member or Classic plan, as defined by CalPERS. New Members are enrolled in the 2% @ 62 formula and pay the full 6.25% employee contribution. Classic Members are enrolled in the 2% @ 60 formula and pay the full 7% employee contribution. All other part-time employees are covered under the Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS). WELLNESS PROGRAM: The program includes gym membership discounts, healthy eating programs, exercise classes & other programs. DIRECT DEPOSIT: Direct Deposit is mandatory for all new employees. CREDIT UNION: F&A Federal Credit Union & Logix Federal Credit Union (formerly Lockheed) are available options. INSURANCE: The City offers group health, dental/vision, long term and short term disability, and a $50,000 life insurance policy for full-time employees. The City contributes towards the employee's health insurance. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: The City participates in the ICMA-RC Deferred Compensation Plan, which enables benefited part-time and full-time employees to contribute on a tax deferred basis. OVERTIME COMPENSATION: Over time is accrued at time-and-a-half for eligible employees for time physically worked in excess of the regular forty (40) hour work week. PART-TIME EMPLOYEES: Unbenefited part-time employees are reviewed for merit salary advancement, but are not eligible for any other benefits listed. Benefited part-time employees are eligible for CalPERS retirement, sick leave, holidays, & vacation on a prorated basis. MILEAGE PAY: Any employee may be reimbursed for work related mileage at 54 cents per mile when assigned to use their private vehicle on City business. SOCIAL SECURITY: The City does not participate in Social Security, and does not deduct Social Security payments from any employee's salary. The City does deduct 1.45% of salary for Medicare & makes a 1.45% matching contribution *Benefits can change at any time. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Sep 10, 2024
Full Time
DESCRIPTION The Deputy Director is responsible for providing professional-level support to the Director in various areas. The deputy director assists in short and long-term planning, development, and administration of the Department’s policies, procedures and services. Successful performance of the work requires a professional background, as well as skills in coordinating departmental work with other City departments and public agencies. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This class is distinguished from the Director in that the latter has overall responsibility for all functions, activities, and for developing, implementing, and interpreting public policy. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential and other important responsibilities and functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: • Recommend and assist in the implementation of department goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; develop strategies to build a sustainable organization and meet City strategic objectives. • Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities. • Lead in the development and administration of the department's annual budget; recommend and assist with forecasting additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; and implement budgetary adjustments as necessary. • Assist in selecting, training, motivating, and directing department personnel; evaluate and review work for acceptability and conformance with department and City standards; coach, counsel, and recommend progressive discipline; respond to staff questions and concerns. • Assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; recommend and implement changes. • Assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures; meet with key staff to identify and resolve problems. • Interpret departmental policies and governing codes and regulations for departmental employees. • Make presentations to City committees, commissions, and City Council. • Function as a member of the City's management team and participate actively in addressing issues of concern to the City, which at times may not have a direct impact on area of specialization. • Act on behalf of the Director as required. • Perform related duties as assigned. Example Of Essential Functions When Assigned To: Public Works • Plan, and direct, and manage all City activities and programs involving civil engineering, traffic engineering, land surveying, maintenance, project management, and construction; coordinate the Department of Public Works’ programs and activities by incorporating with input from other departments and divisions within the City. • Manage, oversee, and participates in a variety of professional engineering work, including the preparation of plans and project specifications; direct and coordinate project inspections; and draft ordinances according to general instructions. • Manage, oversee, and participate in the review of plans; evaluates compliance with laws, ordinances, and acceptable engineering standards, and recommends corrections or improvements; supervises the preparation of legal descriptions and deeds for easements and right-of-ways. • Prepare and evaluate requests for proposals relating to projects that require contract engineering work; direct the preparation of project cost estimates for competitive bidding purposes; review plans of consulting/engineering firms performing work for the City and evaluate their performance; prepare construction contract modifications and negotiate contract changes and change order costs. • Compile and analyze statistical data and information and prepare technical reports relating to public works projects and programs; assist in the preparation of projections for the department budget, and monitors expenditures. • Research, analyze, and apply for various grants and other funding sources. EXPERIENCE & TRAINING / LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATE Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related field. A Master's degree preferred. Experience: Five years of progressively responsible management in a related field. Licenses / Certifications / Other Requirements Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver license and legally required vehicle insurance. Must also be able to meet driving record standards set by the City's driving policy. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: • Extensive knowledge of administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation, and evaluation, and supervision of staff, either directly or through subordinate levels of supervision. • Interpret, apply and explain applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations. • Public agency budgetary, contract administration, citywide administrative practices, and general principles or risk management related to the functions of the assigned areas. • Contract negotiation and administration. • Principles of research and effective report preparation. • Administration, budgeting, and personnel management. Ability to: • Assist with planning, directing and coordinating the work of the Department. • Prepare and administer a department budget. • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. • Research and prepare complex financial and long-range planning reports. • Represent the interests of the City before various boards, committees, commissions, outside agencies, and the public. • Select, train, supervise and evaluate employees. • Make sound and effective decisions regarding operational and personnel functions. • Respond to emergency and problem situations in an effective manner. • Understand, explain, and apply policies and procedures. • Analyze unusual situations and resolve them through application of management and engineering principles and practices. • Develop comprehensive plans to meet future City needs/services. • Deal constructively with conflict and develop effective resolutions. • Develop new policies impacting divisional operations/procedures. • Attend meetings and/or events on evenings and/or weekends. WORKING CONDITIONS: Physical Demands: Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting for long periods of time; occasional climbing, bending and squatting. Lifting: frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 40 pounds. Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision. Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone. Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone. Environmental: frequent exposure to noise. Work Environment: Work is performed in a typical temperature-controlled office environment subject to typical office noise and environment. Position regularly requires work outside normal business hours including after hours and, weekend work and travel is occasional. The City of Palmdale is noted for its highly skilled work force with a large concentration of aerospace firms located at Air Force Plant 42 and nearby Edwards Air Force Base. Its family oriented and culturally enhancing venues such as the Palmdale Playhouse, DryTown Water Park and Starlight Amphitheater make Palmdale "a place to call home." The city is located approximately one hour north of Los Angeles off the Antelope Valley Freeway (14). Palmdale encompasses about 104 square miles and has a population of approximately 153,000. The City is served by several school districts and has a growing retail and commercial base. For more information visit www.cityofpalmdale.org. BUSINESS HOURS: Normal operating hours are from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday - Thursday. CLOSED on Friday. UNION: The Teamsters Local 911 represents certain positions in the City's Maintenance Division of Public Works. EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION APPLICATION MATERIALS must be submitted by the closing date listed in the job bulletin. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of a City online application. RESIDENCE within the City is not required. AN ELIGIBILITY LIST of the most qualified applicants will be compiled based on the results of the selection process. The list will remain in place for a period to be determined by Human Resources. BENEFITS listed here apply to full-time and benefited part-time positions; not to unbenefited part-time employees unless so described. A PROBATION PERIOD of six months minimum applies to initial employment with the City. VACATION, HOLIDAYS AND LEAVE: The City provides 14 paid holidays per year and 80 hours vacation (years one through four) with a maximum accrual of 240 hours (160 hours for benefited part-time employees). Administrative employees accrue 80 hours of administrative leave per year with a maximum accrual of 240 hours. SICK LEAVE: Employees accrue 96 hours per year with a maximum accrual of 800 hours (400 hours for benefited part-time employees). Unbenefited part-time employees receive 28 hours of paid sick leave per fiscal year. RETIREMENT: The City is a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (Cal-PERS). Full-time and benefited part-time employees will be enrolled in either the New Member or Classic plan, as defined by CalPERS. New Members are enrolled in the 2% @ 62 formula and pay the full 6.25% employee contribution. Classic Members are enrolled in the 2% @ 60 formula and pay the full 7% employee contribution. All other part-time employees are covered under the Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS). WELLNESS PROGRAM: The program includes gym membership discounts, healthy eating programs, exercise classes & other programs. DIRECT DEPOSIT: Direct Deposit is mandatory for all new employees. CREDIT UNION: F&A Federal Credit Union & Logix Federal Credit Union (formerly Lockheed) are available options. INSURANCE: The City offers group health, dental/vision, long term and short term disability, and a $50,000 life insurance policy for full-time employees. The City contributes towards the employee's health insurance. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: The City participates in the ICMA-RC Deferred Compensation Plan, which enables benefited part-time and full-time employees to contribute on a tax deferred basis. OVERTIME COMPENSATION: Over time is accrued at time-and-a-half for eligible employees for time physically worked in excess of the regular forty (40) hour work week. PART-TIME EMPLOYEES: Unbenefited part-time employees are reviewed for merit salary advancement, but are not eligible for any other benefits listed. Benefited part-time employees are eligible for CalPERS retirement, sick leave, holidays, & vacation on a prorated basis. MILEAGE PAY: Any employee may be reimbursed for work related mileage at 54 cents per mile when assigned to use their private vehicle on City business. SOCIAL SECURITY: The City does not participate in Social Security, and does not deduct Social Security payments from any employee's salary. The City does deduct 1.45% of salary for Medicare & makes a 1.45% matching contribution *Benefits can change at any time. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
CALAVERAS COUNTY, CA
San Andreas, California, United States
Position Description Public Health Nurse I: $36.02 - $43.08 Public Health Nurse II: $37.81 - $45.99 Public Health Nurse III: $40.83 - $49.63 Calaveras Public Health is seeking caring and compassionate Public Health Nurses to join our team. Make a difference in the health and wellbeing of our communities. Enjoy weekends off, alternative work schedules, and be part of a team that values a work-life balance. Best known for its celebrated jumping frogs, Calaveras County, offers an abundance of opportunities for outdoor adventure all year round. Under direct or general supervision, provides public health nursing services, instruction, health counseling and guidance to individuals, families and groups regarding disease, health conditions, public health and rehabilitation in a clinic setting or within an assigned area including homes, public and private schools and community; participates in Public Health and county-wide disaster response; may have responsibility for a specialized public health program independently or in conjunction with the PHN III or Director of Public Health Nursing, on a limited basis the PHN III may exercise technical and functional direction to lower-level staff. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Public Health Nurse I This is the entry level position in public health nursing classification series. Under direct supervision of the Director of Nursing, provides public health nursing services. This position is responsible for performing the more routine tasks and duties assigned. Assignments are generally limited in scope and are performed within a procedural framework. This is the first working level classification for persons with the requisite public health nursing certification but limited public health experience. This position is distinguished from the Public Health Nurse II in that the latter has responsibility for independently performing the full range of assigned duties. Public Health Nurse II This is the fully competent level classification in this series. Incumbents perform the full range of public health nursing services for complex client cases, may review and direct the work of nursing and para-professional staff on an assigned team; may have independent responsibility for major specialized public health programs including but not limited to communicable disease, emergency preparedness, Maternal Child Adolescent Health, California Children's Services, Child Health and Disability Prevention Program. This position is distinguished from the Public Health Nurse III in that the latter is an advanced lead position and is expected to provide substantial assistance in planning, development and continuing evaluation of services in major public health programs. Public Health Nurse III This is the advanced-level lead position in the classification series. Incumbents in this classification series are distinguished from the Public Health Nurse I/II in that it provides overall program coordination and/or lead direction to subordinate staff. Incumbents at this level provide substantial assistance with planning, development and evaluation of services in major public health programs. Incumbents will participate in the guidance, training, evaluation, orientation and hiring of nursing staff. Example of Duties Public Health Nurse I Identifies at-risk populations; develops programs to meet identified needs and to provide primary prevention and health promotion services to the community. Evaluates the health care needs of individuals and special population groups; identifies the symptoms of physical, mental or emotional problems and refers individuals and families to appropriate medical, financial or other support services; performs follow-up on such referrals. May conduct a specialized health care or training program or project, such as general health clinics, immunization clinics, TB clinics, public health education / promotion programs in response to community need Conducts home visits to assess client needs and to communicate, through educational means, information meaningful to clients in an effort to effect change. Works in public health general clinics, including immunization clinics Maintains patient charts and other records. Coordinates services with private, public and community voluntary health and social service agencies; serves as liaison to community groups, and provides public health education through presentations and the preparation and distribution of educational materials. . Prepares a variety of periodic and special reports for management review. Receives and responds appropriately to patient / client complaints. Maintains professional certifications and attends training, workshops, seminars, etc., as appropriate or directed. Performs various staff / administrative functions as required, including preparing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, attending meetings, answering the telephone, ordering supplies and equipment, etc. Maintains appropriate documentation of client services. Performs other related duties as assigned. Public Health Nurse II : (In addition to the above duties) May act as the team leader, in the absence of Public Health Nurse III, on a health team with other professional and para-professionals in the delivery of public health nursing services; may assigns client cases; provide guidance and consultation to team members on difficult client cases; assist the Public Health Nurse III or Director of Public Health Nursing in the training and orientation of staff. Assists in developing program policies and procedures, and in evaluating program effectiveness. Has independent responsibility for a specialized public health programs Public Health Nurse III (In addition to the above duties) Acts as team leader, on a health team with other professional and para-professionals in the delivery of public health nursing services; assigns client cases and assist in the evaluation of team staff; provides guidance and consultation to team members on difficult client cases; participates in the training and orientation of staff. Performs as subject matter expert on all aspects of public health nursing services for staff and public. Participates in the development, implementation, coordination and supervision of public health nursing services. Participates in the training, evaluation and hiring of nursing personnel. May supervise staff in the absence of the Director of Public Health Nursing. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of: Operations, services and activities of a comprehensive health system; Principles, methods, practices and procedures of general nursing and public health nursing; public health issues and problems; Federal, State and local laws governing the provision of public health services; Knowledge of basic communicable disease transmission, prevention and control; and means of promoting maternal, child, adolescent health and public health programs State laws for reporting child/adult abuse Ability to: Adhere to common safety practices; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; establish and maintain cooperative working relationship with staff, other departments, public and private community agencies; Skill to: Communicate effectively with clients and staff; maintain accurate and complete records and reports; perform procedures according to an established protocol, speak and write effectively. Education, Training, and Experience : Public Health Nurse I Baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited university or college. Public Health Nurse II (in addition to the PHN I) Two years of Public Health Nursing experience. Public Health Nurse III (in addition to the PHN II) Five years of Public Health nursing experience. Supervisory experience preferred. Special Requirements Possession of a current California license as a Registered Nurse; Possession of a current Public Health Nursing Certificate; and Possession of a current California driver's license. Must possess and maintain a valid CPR certificate. Must have the ability to complete the child abuse and neglect recognition and reporting training requirement in accordance with Section 4501, Title 17, Health and Safety Codes; must sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11166 of the California Penal Code related to child abuse reporting. May be required to work after hours or long hours during emergencies. Service Employees International Union Local 1021 For available Health/Dental/Vision insurance please visit the County BENEFITS WEBPAGE. Please note that Extra-hire positions that are benefitted, are only offered our CORE medical plan and are not offered dental or vision. NEW * Assist-To-Own program to help Couny employees purchase a home. Program Highlights: Down Payment Assistance, up to 5.5% of the Total Mortgage Loan. Available with purchase of a primary residence. Variety of Mortgage Loan options (FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Mortgage Loans). No first-time homebuyer requirement to qualify. Flexible guidelines: Minimum FICO 640; Maximum DTI 50%. Flexible income limits, up to moderate income levels; no income limits for FHA and VA. For more information, vists Calaveras County Assist-to-Own Boot Allowance: $150 or $175 per year and is distributed once a year, in the first full pay period in the month of December. Qualifying Classifications: Registered EH Specialists, EH Techs, OSS Engineers, Fleet Manager, Junior Engineer, Mechanic series, Sheriff's Mechanic, Public Works Inspector, Road Maintenance Worker series, Integrated Waste Worker series, AG Techs, and AG Biologists, and Recycling Program Coordinator I/II, Permit Tech I/II, Engineering Tech I/II assigned to the Rock Creek Landfill facility, and Air Pollution Control Tech. Uniform Allowance: $600 per calendar year split into monthly payments.Payments will be made monthly on the second pay check. Qualifying classifications : Custodian series, facility maintenance worker series, facilities maintenance engineer. Extra-Hire: Extra-hire employees are not eligible for step advances, vacation, seniority rights, holiday pay or other certain employee benefits. They are entitled to 24 hours of sick leave per year and eligilbe for the county's CORE Medical plan but not eligible for dental or vision insurance. Vacation days: 0 - 3 complete years = 80 hours per year. After 6 months you can take your first week. 3 - 10 complete years = 120 hours per year 10 years+ = 160 per year Holidays :14 paid holidays per year. Life Insurance through ReliaStar: $50,000.00 County paid. After 65 years of age, pays out 65%, after 70 years of age ReliaStar pays out 32.5%. Sick Leave: 12 days annual sick leave accrual with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave is accrued at 3.69 hours for each full 80 hours of payroll period. 60 hours of sick leave can be used for immediate family, parent spouse, child or sibling. Merit: After successfully completing twenty-six (26) pay periods, a 3.5% merit increase may be granted.Merit increases may be granted annually thereafter to the top step. Probation Period: New employees remain in a probationary status for 26 pay periods.. Longevity Incentives @ 2.5% for each of the following: 5.5 years (if hired before March 28, 2005) 6 years 10 years 15 years 20 years 25 years Bi-Lingual pay :$75 per month for specific approved job classifications. Flexible Spending: Pre-Tax Medical Reimbursement - Max contribution of $2,500 annually Flexible Spending: Pre-Tax Dependent Care Account - Max contribution of $5,000 annually Section 125 Plan :Additional insurance is available through the Section 125 plan and may be purchased from a representative during open enrollment or by appointment when they are on-site. AFLAC Heart & Stroke Insurance Cancer Insurance Accident Insurance Universal Life Insurance Short Term Disability Insurance ?LEGALSHIELD CALPERS RETIREMENT INFORMATION: CalPERS: CLASSIC MEMBERS: 2% at 55 PEPRA MEMBERS: 2% at 62 Extra-Hire's will be enrolled into Public Agency Retirement System (PARS) unless you are already a member of CalPERS. Additional Retirement Plan: The County offers a 457 Government plan. Employees can contribute u to this deferred compensation plan ( Pre or Post Tax options ).The County utilizes VALIC. Participating employees will receive a County paid match of up to $50 a month. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Jul 14, 2024
Full Time
Position Description Public Health Nurse I: $36.02 - $43.08 Public Health Nurse II: $37.81 - $45.99 Public Health Nurse III: $40.83 - $49.63 Calaveras Public Health is seeking caring and compassionate Public Health Nurses to join our team. Make a difference in the health and wellbeing of our communities. Enjoy weekends off, alternative work schedules, and be part of a team that values a work-life balance. Best known for its celebrated jumping frogs, Calaveras County, offers an abundance of opportunities for outdoor adventure all year round. Under direct or general supervision, provides public health nursing services, instruction, health counseling and guidance to individuals, families and groups regarding disease, health conditions, public health and rehabilitation in a clinic setting or within an assigned area including homes, public and private schools and community; participates in Public Health and county-wide disaster response; may have responsibility for a specialized public health program independently or in conjunction with the PHN III or Director of Public Health Nursing, on a limited basis the PHN III may exercise technical and functional direction to lower-level staff. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Public Health Nurse I This is the entry level position in public health nursing classification series. Under direct supervision of the Director of Nursing, provides public health nursing services. This position is responsible for performing the more routine tasks and duties assigned. Assignments are generally limited in scope and are performed within a procedural framework. This is the first working level classification for persons with the requisite public health nursing certification but limited public health experience. This position is distinguished from the Public Health Nurse II in that the latter has responsibility for independently performing the full range of assigned duties. Public Health Nurse II This is the fully competent level classification in this series. Incumbents perform the full range of public health nursing services for complex client cases, may review and direct the work of nursing and para-professional staff on an assigned team; may have independent responsibility for major specialized public health programs including but not limited to communicable disease, emergency preparedness, Maternal Child Adolescent Health, California Children's Services, Child Health and Disability Prevention Program. This position is distinguished from the Public Health Nurse III in that the latter is an advanced lead position and is expected to provide substantial assistance in planning, development and continuing evaluation of services in major public health programs. Public Health Nurse III This is the advanced-level lead position in the classification series. Incumbents in this classification series are distinguished from the Public Health Nurse I/II in that it provides overall program coordination and/or lead direction to subordinate staff. Incumbents at this level provide substantial assistance with planning, development and evaluation of services in major public health programs. Incumbents will participate in the guidance, training, evaluation, orientation and hiring of nursing staff. Example of Duties Public Health Nurse I Identifies at-risk populations; develops programs to meet identified needs and to provide primary prevention and health promotion services to the community. Evaluates the health care needs of individuals and special population groups; identifies the symptoms of physical, mental or emotional problems and refers individuals and families to appropriate medical, financial or other support services; performs follow-up on such referrals. May conduct a specialized health care or training program or project, such as general health clinics, immunization clinics, TB clinics, public health education / promotion programs in response to community need Conducts home visits to assess client needs and to communicate, through educational means, information meaningful to clients in an effort to effect change. Works in public health general clinics, including immunization clinics Maintains patient charts and other records. Coordinates services with private, public and community voluntary health and social service agencies; serves as liaison to community groups, and provides public health education through presentations and the preparation and distribution of educational materials. . Prepares a variety of periodic and special reports for management review. Receives and responds appropriately to patient / client complaints. Maintains professional certifications and attends training, workshops, seminars, etc., as appropriate or directed. Performs various staff / administrative functions as required, including preparing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, attending meetings, answering the telephone, ordering supplies and equipment, etc. Maintains appropriate documentation of client services. Performs other related duties as assigned. Public Health Nurse II : (In addition to the above duties) May act as the team leader, in the absence of Public Health Nurse III, on a health team with other professional and para-professionals in the delivery of public health nursing services; may assigns client cases; provide guidance and consultation to team members on difficult client cases; assist the Public Health Nurse III or Director of Public Health Nursing in the training and orientation of staff. Assists in developing program policies and procedures, and in evaluating program effectiveness. Has independent responsibility for a specialized public health programs Public Health Nurse III (In addition to the above duties) Acts as team leader, on a health team with other professional and para-professionals in the delivery of public health nursing services; assigns client cases and assist in the evaluation of team staff; provides guidance and consultation to team members on difficult client cases; participates in the training and orientation of staff. Performs as subject matter expert on all aspects of public health nursing services for staff and public. Participates in the development, implementation, coordination and supervision of public health nursing services. Participates in the training, evaluation and hiring of nursing personnel. May supervise staff in the absence of the Director of Public Health Nursing. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of: Operations, services and activities of a comprehensive health system; Principles, methods, practices and procedures of general nursing and public health nursing; public health issues and problems; Federal, State and local laws governing the provision of public health services; Knowledge of basic communicable disease transmission, prevention and control; and means of promoting maternal, child, adolescent health and public health programs State laws for reporting child/adult abuse Ability to: Adhere to common safety practices; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; establish and maintain cooperative working relationship with staff, other departments, public and private community agencies; Skill to: Communicate effectively with clients and staff; maintain accurate and complete records and reports; perform procedures according to an established protocol, speak and write effectively. Education, Training, and Experience : Public Health Nurse I Baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited university or college. Public Health Nurse II (in addition to the PHN I) Two years of Public Health Nursing experience. Public Health Nurse III (in addition to the PHN II) Five years of Public Health nursing experience. Supervisory experience preferred. Special Requirements Possession of a current California license as a Registered Nurse; Possession of a current Public Health Nursing Certificate; and Possession of a current California driver's license. Must possess and maintain a valid CPR certificate. Must have the ability to complete the child abuse and neglect recognition and reporting training requirement in accordance with Section 4501, Title 17, Health and Safety Codes; must sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11166 of the California Penal Code related to child abuse reporting. May be required to work after hours or long hours during emergencies. Service Employees International Union Local 1021 For available Health/Dental/Vision insurance please visit the County BENEFITS WEBPAGE. Please note that Extra-hire positions that are benefitted, are only offered our CORE medical plan and are not offered dental or vision. NEW * Assist-To-Own program to help Couny employees purchase a home. Program Highlights: Down Payment Assistance, up to 5.5% of the Total Mortgage Loan. Available with purchase of a primary residence. Variety of Mortgage Loan options (FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Mortgage Loans). No first-time homebuyer requirement to qualify. Flexible guidelines: Minimum FICO 640; Maximum DTI 50%. Flexible income limits, up to moderate income levels; no income limits for FHA and VA. For more information, vists Calaveras County Assist-to-Own Boot Allowance: $150 or $175 per year and is distributed once a year, in the first full pay period in the month of December. Qualifying Classifications: Registered EH Specialists, EH Techs, OSS Engineers, Fleet Manager, Junior Engineer, Mechanic series, Sheriff's Mechanic, Public Works Inspector, Road Maintenance Worker series, Integrated Waste Worker series, AG Techs, and AG Biologists, and Recycling Program Coordinator I/II, Permit Tech I/II, Engineering Tech I/II assigned to the Rock Creek Landfill facility, and Air Pollution Control Tech. Uniform Allowance: $600 per calendar year split into monthly payments.Payments will be made monthly on the second pay check. Qualifying classifications : Custodian series, facility maintenance worker series, facilities maintenance engineer. Extra-Hire: Extra-hire employees are not eligible for step advances, vacation, seniority rights, holiday pay or other certain employee benefits. They are entitled to 24 hours of sick leave per year and eligilbe for the county's CORE Medical plan but not eligible for dental or vision insurance. Vacation days: 0 - 3 complete years = 80 hours per year. After 6 months you can take your first week. 3 - 10 complete years = 120 hours per year 10 years+ = 160 per year Holidays :14 paid holidays per year. Life Insurance through ReliaStar: $50,000.00 County paid. After 65 years of age, pays out 65%, after 70 years of age ReliaStar pays out 32.5%. Sick Leave: 12 days annual sick leave accrual with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave is accrued at 3.69 hours for each full 80 hours of payroll period. 60 hours of sick leave can be used for immediate family, parent spouse, child or sibling. Merit: After successfully completing twenty-six (26) pay periods, a 3.5% merit increase may be granted.Merit increases may be granted annually thereafter to the top step. Probation Period: New employees remain in a probationary status for 26 pay periods.. Longevity Incentives @ 2.5% for each of the following: 5.5 years (if hired before March 28, 2005) 6 years 10 years 15 years 20 years 25 years Bi-Lingual pay :$75 per month for specific approved job classifications. Flexible Spending: Pre-Tax Medical Reimbursement - Max contribution of $2,500 annually Flexible Spending: Pre-Tax Dependent Care Account - Max contribution of $5,000 annually Section 125 Plan :Additional insurance is available through the Section 125 plan and may be purchased from a representative during open enrollment or by appointment when they are on-site. AFLAC Heart & Stroke Insurance Cancer Insurance Accident Insurance Universal Life Insurance Short Term Disability Insurance ?LEGALSHIELD CALPERS RETIREMENT INFORMATION: CalPERS: CLASSIC MEMBERS: 2% at 55 PEPRA MEMBERS: 2% at 62 Extra-Hire's will be enrolled into Public Agency Retirement System (PARS) unless you are already a member of CalPERS. Additional Retirement Plan: The County offers a 457 Government plan. Employees can contribute u to this deferred compensation plan ( Pre or Post Tax options ).The County utilizes VALIC. Participating employees will receive a County paid match of up to $50 a month. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Merced County, CA
Merced, California, United States
Examples of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Performs a broad range of management and administrative duties related to assigned programs. Provides direction and oversight for public health programs and activities, including California Children Services, Public Health Nursing Services, and Public Health Clinic Services. Develops, evaluates and monitors program objectives and goals, and coordinates efforts to implement changes to policies and practices. Coordinates and resolves differences between assigned programs. Negotiates with the State over grant proposals and program budgets. Reviews, corrects and signs of program invoices for submission to the State. Meets with State staff associated with programs managed and conducts program audits. Reviews and responds to State program audits and compliance reports. Represents the County at local, regional and State meetings and conferences. Plans, schedules, assigns, evaluates, and directs the work of professional nursing staff and other public health staff engaged in carrying out program activities. Advises staff on the interpretation and application of program and agency policies and public health laws and regulations. Investigates and analyzes data for development and operation of special programs. Coordinates services County wide with schools and private and public agencies. Represents the Health Department on community boards and organizations. Addresses local groups on public health matters. Minimum Qualifications Experience: Three (3) years of experience in a position with the responsibility for organizing and directing the work of others. (A Master's degree in Nursing, or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience). Education: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a degree in nursing or a closely related field. License: Possession of a valid California Registered Nurse license. Possession of a valid California Public Health Nurse Certificate issued by the State of California, Board of Registered Nurses within one year of hire. Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain. THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS PURSUANT TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES RULES AND REGULATIONS, SECTION 2, B MERCED COUNTY Essential Functions ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Operate a personal computer and other office equipment. Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone. Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations, develop appropriate conclusions, and prepare reports. Meet deadlines under stressful conditions. Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints. Complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines. Establish, implement and achieve goals and objectives. Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations. Represent the County with the community and other agencies. Make presentations. Train, evaluate and supervise staff. Function as the Director of Public Health Nursing pursuant to the requirements of the State of California and the California Administrative Code. Regular attendance is an essential function. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of public health, medical health care services, health education and fiscal, personnel and program management. Principles, methods, and procedures of general nursing and of public health nursing. State, Local and federal laws governing the provision of public health services. Causes, means of transmission, and method of control of communicable diseases, including sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS, and tuberculosis. Means of conserving child and maternal health and life, including the care of disabled children. The sociological and cultural problems involved in public health nursing. Community demography and needs and resources related to public health. Budget development and fiscal planning and control. Contract administration and monitoring. Principles of supervision, training, and staff evaluation. Ability to: Develop, organize and implement program goals and objectives. Develop and monitor program budgets. Plan, organize, supervise, and evaluate the work of assigned professional nursing and public health staff. Train, assist, and direct professionals in planning and executing programs. Develop, analyze and interpret program data. Utilize and coordinate local resources for assigned programs. Perform program planning and evaluation work. Prepare clear and concise reports. Effectively represent assigned programs with the public, committees, community organizations, and other government agencies. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. HOLIDAYS & LEAVES MANAGEMENT LEAVE May receive, depending upon classification, 96 hours per Fiscal Year (prorated for the time remaining in the fiscal year). VACATION 10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours). Optional annual sell back of a portion of accumulated vacation leave hours (maximum - 40 hours). SICK LEAVE 0.0625 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 16 days (130 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria. HOLIDAYS Twelve paid holidays annually plus two optional holidays. BEREAVEMENT LEAVE Five (5) regularly scheduled consecutive workdays. INSURANCE HEALTHINSURANCE Medical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. Medical plan availability varies based on bargaining units. Anthem 500 EPO Anthem 1500 EPO Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA) Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA) Dental Insurance-Delta Dental County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s ) Vision Insurance- VSP County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s) DISABILITY INSURANCE Management Disability Insurance - Unit 20 Unrepresented Management Levels A-E - 100% premium paid by employer LIFE INSURANCE County-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Unit 20 Unrepresented Management: Level A & B $85,000 Level C $55,000 Level D & E $35,000 Voluntary Term and Whole Life Insurance are available - premium paid by employee RETIREMENT DEFERRED COMPENSATION The County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pretax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable. MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security.The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; yourpension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount. EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS EMPLOYEEASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) Anthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services. EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more. THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY. For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7682. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Sep 16, 2024
Full Time
Examples of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Performs a broad range of management and administrative duties related to assigned programs. Provides direction and oversight for public health programs and activities, including California Children Services, Public Health Nursing Services, and Public Health Clinic Services. Develops, evaluates and monitors program objectives and goals, and coordinates efforts to implement changes to policies and practices. Coordinates and resolves differences between assigned programs. Negotiates with the State over grant proposals and program budgets. Reviews, corrects and signs of program invoices for submission to the State. Meets with State staff associated with programs managed and conducts program audits. Reviews and responds to State program audits and compliance reports. Represents the County at local, regional and State meetings and conferences. Plans, schedules, assigns, evaluates, and directs the work of professional nursing staff and other public health staff engaged in carrying out program activities. Advises staff on the interpretation and application of program and agency policies and public health laws and regulations. Investigates and analyzes data for development and operation of special programs. Coordinates services County wide with schools and private and public agencies. Represents the Health Department on community boards and organizations. Addresses local groups on public health matters. Minimum Qualifications Experience: Three (3) years of experience in a position with the responsibility for organizing and directing the work of others. (A Master's degree in Nursing, or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience). Education: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a degree in nursing or a closely related field. License: Possession of a valid California Registered Nurse license. Possession of a valid California Public Health Nurse Certificate issued by the State of California, Board of Registered Nurses within one year of hire. Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain. THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS PURSUANT TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES RULES AND REGULATIONS, SECTION 2, B MERCED COUNTY Essential Functions ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Operate a personal computer and other office equipment. Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone. Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations, develop appropriate conclusions, and prepare reports. Meet deadlines under stressful conditions. Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints. Complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines. Establish, implement and achieve goals and objectives. Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations. Represent the County with the community and other agencies. Make presentations. Train, evaluate and supervise staff. Function as the Director of Public Health Nursing pursuant to the requirements of the State of California and the California Administrative Code. Regular attendance is an essential function. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of public health, medical health care services, health education and fiscal, personnel and program management. Principles, methods, and procedures of general nursing and of public health nursing. State, Local and federal laws governing the provision of public health services. Causes, means of transmission, and method of control of communicable diseases, including sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS, and tuberculosis. Means of conserving child and maternal health and life, including the care of disabled children. The sociological and cultural problems involved in public health nursing. Community demography and needs and resources related to public health. Budget development and fiscal planning and control. Contract administration and monitoring. Principles of supervision, training, and staff evaluation. Ability to: Develop, organize and implement program goals and objectives. Develop and monitor program budgets. Plan, organize, supervise, and evaluate the work of assigned professional nursing and public health staff. Train, assist, and direct professionals in planning and executing programs. Develop, analyze and interpret program data. Utilize and coordinate local resources for assigned programs. Perform program planning and evaluation work. Prepare clear and concise reports. Effectively represent assigned programs with the public, committees, community organizations, and other government agencies. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. HOLIDAYS & LEAVES MANAGEMENT LEAVE May receive, depending upon classification, 96 hours per Fiscal Year (prorated for the time remaining in the fiscal year). VACATION 10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours). Optional annual sell back of a portion of accumulated vacation leave hours (maximum - 40 hours). SICK LEAVE 0.0625 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 16 days (130 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria. HOLIDAYS Twelve paid holidays annually plus two optional holidays. BEREAVEMENT LEAVE Five (5) regularly scheduled consecutive workdays. INSURANCE HEALTHINSURANCE Medical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. Medical plan availability varies based on bargaining units. Anthem 500 EPO Anthem 1500 EPO Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA) Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA) Dental Insurance-Delta Dental County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s ) Vision Insurance- VSP County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s) DISABILITY INSURANCE Management Disability Insurance - Unit 20 Unrepresented Management Levels A-E - 100% premium paid by employer LIFE INSURANCE County-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Unit 20 Unrepresented Management: Level A & B $85,000 Level C $55,000 Level D & E $35,000 Voluntary Term and Whole Life Insurance are available - premium paid by employee RETIREMENT DEFERRED COMPENSATION The County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pretax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable. MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security.The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; yourpension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount. EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS EMPLOYEEASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) Anthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services. EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more. THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY. For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7682. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
CALAVERAS COUNTY, CA
San Andreas, California, United States
Position Description Calaveras County Public Health is seeking a full time, in person Public Health Nursing Director. This position under administrative direction, plans, organizes and directs the patient care and nursing services of the Public Health Department; acts as chief advisor to the Health Officer on nursing matters; assists the Public Health Director in planning, organizing and directing public health programs and budgets, and performs related work as required. Nestled in California’s historic Gold Country, enjoy what Calaveras County has to offer with its four seasons of spectacular outdoor recreation and events. Experience wine tasting and frog jumping in spring and summer. Grape stomping and exploring mountain sports in the fall and winter. The position is located in San Andreas, California: the county seat of Calaveras County. Calaveras County has a lot to offer if you’re looking to make an impact in the community and be part of a team that values a work-life balance. A comprehensive benefits package - healthcare, dental/vision, paid leave, retirement - is included upon your employment. Join an award-winning team that appreciates your talents and fosters innovation. To learn more, watch: https://youtu.be/Qb5Sb0_GHKg Apply online! Get started on your application today! Under administrative direction, plans, organizes and directs the patient care and nursing services of the Public Health Department; acts as chief advisor to the Health Officer on nursing matters; assists the Public Health Director in planning, organizing and directing public health programs and budgets, and performs related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is a management level classification with accountability for patient care services and responsibility for directing and managing public health nursing programs and supervising and directing the work of professional public health and community nursing staff as well as paraprofessional staff. This position often exercises independent judgment in the performance of duties. This classification works under the direction of the Director of Public Health and the emphasis is on administration and supervision. Example of Duties Plans, organizes and directs patient care programs, clinical services and nursing service programs. Develops, implements and monitors policies and procedures related to patient care, nursing practice and patient safety. Assists with the development of the annual Department budget for clinical care and public health nursing service programs. Supervises, directs and evaluates nursing and other personnel to include assigning work, counseling, discipline and employee performance appraisals. Assists with the development and monitoring of program budgets for MCAH and child health programs. Reviews and inspects the quality of clinical services and nursing performance; monitors quality assurance and compliance with requirements of state and federal agencies. Reviews funding opportunities and assists with the preparation of grant proposals. Confers with and provides expert advice and assistance to the Health Officer, Director of Public Health and staff on nursing issues. Represents Department in meetings with other County departments, community agencies and state agencies. Develops information concerning community health needs; serves as a consultant for community agencies. Directs or develops and maintains required reports and records for clinical and program services. Assists in the development and organization of emergency-related delivery of nursing assessment, first aid and mass prophylaxis services; directs nursing services in response to local public health emergency. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of: Principles, methods, practices and current trends of general and public health nursing; principles and methods of public health including communicable disease control, maternal, child and geriatric health, reproductive health, preventive medicine and community health promotion; principles and techniques of effective employee supervision, training, evaluation and development; principles of medical record keeping; program analysis, planning, development, implementation and evaluation; safety requirements including principles and practices pertaining to clinical service worker safety; emergency preparedness and response to a medical health incident; budget development and monitoring. Ability to: Plan, organize and direct nursing services within professional standards, legal requirements and financial circumstances; plan, train and direct the work of nursing and other personnel; apply routine nursing techniques in the care and treatment of patients; identify and analyze patient care and administrative problems and implement operational changes; determine the appropriate course of action in emergency situations; develop and administer a program budget; develop and prepare statistics, records and concise logical oral and written reports; interpret and apply complex regulations concerning clinical services; determine and devaluate levels of achievement and performance; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective interpersonal relations with individuals at all organizational levels; secure cooperation and teamwork among professional and/or support staff; plan, organize and manage public health nursing programs and services. Education, Training, and Experience : Possession of a baccalaureate degree in nursing from a nursing school accredited by the National League for Nursing and five years of public health nursing experience including two years of experience in a supervisory or administrative capacity. Possession of a Masters of Public Health degree from a school of public health accredited by the American Public Health Association may substitute for one year of the supervisory or administrative experience. Special Requirements Possession of an active license to practice as a registered nurse in California, possession of a California Public Health Nurse Certificate, and possession of a valid California driver's license. Mid-Management & Professional Exempt Employees For available Health/Dental/Vision insurance please visit the County BENEFITS WEBPAGE. NEW * Assist-To-Own program to help Couny employees purchase a home. Program Highlights: Down Payment Assistance, up to 5.5% of the Total Mortgage Loan. Available with purchase of a primary residence. Variety of Mortgage Loan options (FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Mortgage Loans). No first-time homebuyer requirement to qualify. Flexible guidelines: Minimum FICO 640; Maximum DTI 50%. Flexible income limits, up to moderate income levels; no income limits for FHA and VA. For more information, vists Calaveras County Assist-to-Own Extra-Hire: Extra-hire employees are not eligible for step advances, vacation, seniority rights, holiday pay or other certain employee benefits. They are entitled to 24 hours of sick leave per year and eligilbe for the county's CORE Medical plan but not eligible for dental or vision insurance. Vacation days: 0 - 3 complete years = 80 hours per year. After 6 months you can take your first week. 3 - 10 complete years = 120 hours per year 10 years+ = 160 per year Holidays :14 paid holidays per year. Sick Leave: 12 days annual sick leave accrual with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave is accrued at 3.69 hours for each full 80 hours of payroll period. 60 hours of sick leave can be used for immediate family, parent spouse, child or sibling. Management Time Off (MTO) : 40 annually, pro-rated if hired on/after July 1st. Merit: After successfully completing twenty-six (26) pay periods, a 3.5% merit increase may be granted.Merit increases may be granted annually thereafter to the top step. Probation Period: New employees remain in a probationary status for 26 pay periods.. Longevity Incentives @ 2.5% for each of the following: 5.5 years (if hired before March 28, 2005) 6 years 10 years 15 years 20 years 25 years Flexible Spending Accounts under Section 125 Flexible Spending:Pre-Tax Medical Reimbursement - Max contribution of $2,500 annually Flexible Spending:Pre-Tax Dependent Care Account - Max contribution of $5,000 annually Section 125 Plan :Additional insurance is available through the Section 125 plan and may be purchased from a representative during open enrollment or by appointment when they are on-site. AFLAC Heart & Stroke Insurance Cancer Insurance Accident Insurance Universal Life Insurance Short Term Disability Insurance LEGALSHIELD Life Insurance through ReliaStar: $50,000.00 County paid. After 65 years of age, pays out 65%, after 70 years of age ReliaStar pays out 32.5%. Retirement Information: CalPERS: CLASSIC MEMBERS: 2% at 55 PEPRA MEMBERS: 2% at 62 Additional Retirement Plan: The County offers a 457 Government plan. Employees can contribute u to this deferred compensation plan ( Pre or Post Tax options ).The County utilizes VALIC. Participating employees will receive a County paid match of up to $50 a month Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Jul 14, 2024
Full Time
Position Description Calaveras County Public Health is seeking a full time, in person Public Health Nursing Director. This position under administrative direction, plans, organizes and directs the patient care and nursing services of the Public Health Department; acts as chief advisor to the Health Officer on nursing matters; assists the Public Health Director in planning, organizing and directing public health programs and budgets, and performs related work as required. Nestled in California’s historic Gold Country, enjoy what Calaveras County has to offer with its four seasons of spectacular outdoor recreation and events. Experience wine tasting and frog jumping in spring and summer. Grape stomping and exploring mountain sports in the fall and winter. The position is located in San Andreas, California: the county seat of Calaveras County. Calaveras County has a lot to offer if you’re looking to make an impact in the community and be part of a team that values a work-life balance. A comprehensive benefits package - healthcare, dental/vision, paid leave, retirement - is included upon your employment. Join an award-winning team that appreciates your talents and fosters innovation. To learn more, watch: https://youtu.be/Qb5Sb0_GHKg Apply online! Get started on your application today! Under administrative direction, plans, organizes and directs the patient care and nursing services of the Public Health Department; acts as chief advisor to the Health Officer on nursing matters; assists the Public Health Director in planning, organizing and directing public health programs and budgets, and performs related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is a management level classification with accountability for patient care services and responsibility for directing and managing public health nursing programs and supervising and directing the work of professional public health and community nursing staff as well as paraprofessional staff. This position often exercises independent judgment in the performance of duties. This classification works under the direction of the Director of Public Health and the emphasis is on administration and supervision. Example of Duties Plans, organizes and directs patient care programs, clinical services and nursing service programs. Develops, implements and monitors policies and procedures related to patient care, nursing practice and patient safety. Assists with the development of the annual Department budget for clinical care and public health nursing service programs. Supervises, directs and evaluates nursing and other personnel to include assigning work, counseling, discipline and employee performance appraisals. Assists with the development and monitoring of program budgets for MCAH and child health programs. Reviews and inspects the quality of clinical services and nursing performance; monitors quality assurance and compliance with requirements of state and federal agencies. Reviews funding opportunities and assists with the preparation of grant proposals. Confers with and provides expert advice and assistance to the Health Officer, Director of Public Health and staff on nursing issues. Represents Department in meetings with other County departments, community agencies and state agencies. Develops information concerning community health needs; serves as a consultant for community agencies. Directs or develops and maintains required reports and records for clinical and program services. Assists in the development and organization of emergency-related delivery of nursing assessment, first aid and mass prophylaxis services; directs nursing services in response to local public health emergency. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of: Principles, methods, practices and current trends of general and public health nursing; principles and methods of public health including communicable disease control, maternal, child and geriatric health, reproductive health, preventive medicine and community health promotion; principles and techniques of effective employee supervision, training, evaluation and development; principles of medical record keeping; program analysis, planning, development, implementation and evaluation; safety requirements including principles and practices pertaining to clinical service worker safety; emergency preparedness and response to a medical health incident; budget development and monitoring. Ability to: Plan, organize and direct nursing services within professional standards, legal requirements and financial circumstances; plan, train and direct the work of nursing and other personnel; apply routine nursing techniques in the care and treatment of patients; identify and analyze patient care and administrative problems and implement operational changes; determine the appropriate course of action in emergency situations; develop and administer a program budget; develop and prepare statistics, records and concise logical oral and written reports; interpret and apply complex regulations concerning clinical services; determine and devaluate levels of achievement and performance; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective interpersonal relations with individuals at all organizational levels; secure cooperation and teamwork among professional and/or support staff; plan, organize and manage public health nursing programs and services. Education, Training, and Experience : Possession of a baccalaureate degree in nursing from a nursing school accredited by the National League for Nursing and five years of public health nursing experience including two years of experience in a supervisory or administrative capacity. Possession of a Masters of Public Health degree from a school of public health accredited by the American Public Health Association may substitute for one year of the supervisory or administrative experience. Special Requirements Possession of an active license to practice as a registered nurse in California, possession of a California Public Health Nurse Certificate, and possession of a valid California driver's license. Mid-Management & Professional Exempt Employees For available Health/Dental/Vision insurance please visit the County BENEFITS WEBPAGE. NEW * Assist-To-Own program to help Couny employees purchase a home. Program Highlights: Down Payment Assistance, up to 5.5% of the Total Mortgage Loan. Available with purchase of a primary residence. Variety of Mortgage Loan options (FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Mortgage Loans). No first-time homebuyer requirement to qualify. Flexible guidelines: Minimum FICO 640; Maximum DTI 50%. Flexible income limits, up to moderate income levels; no income limits for FHA and VA. For more information, vists Calaveras County Assist-to-Own Extra-Hire: Extra-hire employees are not eligible for step advances, vacation, seniority rights, holiday pay or other certain employee benefits. They are entitled to 24 hours of sick leave per year and eligilbe for the county's CORE Medical plan but not eligible for dental or vision insurance. Vacation days: 0 - 3 complete years = 80 hours per year. After 6 months you can take your first week. 3 - 10 complete years = 120 hours per year 10 years+ = 160 per year Holidays :14 paid holidays per year. Sick Leave: 12 days annual sick leave accrual with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave is accrued at 3.69 hours for each full 80 hours of payroll period. 60 hours of sick leave can be used for immediate family, parent spouse, child or sibling. Management Time Off (MTO) : 40 annually, pro-rated if hired on/after July 1st. Merit: After successfully completing twenty-six (26) pay periods, a 3.5% merit increase may be granted.Merit increases may be granted annually thereafter to the top step. Probation Period: New employees remain in a probationary status for 26 pay periods.. Longevity Incentives @ 2.5% for each of the following: 5.5 years (if hired before March 28, 2005) 6 years 10 years 15 years 20 years 25 years Flexible Spending Accounts under Section 125 Flexible Spending:Pre-Tax Medical Reimbursement - Max contribution of $2,500 annually Flexible Spending:Pre-Tax Dependent Care Account - Max contribution of $5,000 annually Section 125 Plan :Additional insurance is available through the Section 125 plan and may be purchased from a representative during open enrollment or by appointment when they are on-site. AFLAC Heart & Stroke Insurance Cancer Insurance Accident Insurance Universal Life Insurance Short Term Disability Insurance LEGALSHIELD Life Insurance through ReliaStar: $50,000.00 County paid. After 65 years of age, pays out 65%, after 70 years of age ReliaStar pays out 32.5%. Retirement Information: CalPERS: CLASSIC MEMBERS: 2% at 55 PEPRA MEMBERS: 2% at 62 Additional Retirement Plan: The County offers a 457 Government plan. Employees can contribute u to this deferred compensation plan ( Pre or Post Tax options ).The County utilizes VALIC. Participating employees will receive a County paid match of up to $50 a month Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Sonoma County, CA
Santa Rosa, California, United States
Position Information The Department of Health Services seeks a community-focused Deputy Public Health Officer to join the County of Sonoma! Starting salary up to $143.45/hour ($299,397/year) and a competitive total compensation package*, PLUS a $25,000 signing bonus**! PLEASE NOTE: The Deputy Public Health Officer position requires possession of a valid Physician's and Surgeon's Certificate issued by the State of California. About the Position The Deputy Public Health Officer is an integral role with the County of Sonoma Department of Health Services. This position oversees the Public Health Protection Section, including units such as Health Care Coordination, Disease Control, Medical Therapy, Special Clinical Services, and the Public Health Lab. Responsibilities include: Collaborating with the County Health Officer to develop and implement medical policies, protocols, and public health orders for the County Leading the response to urgent public health threats, including epidemics and other hazards Directly supervising personnel including the Director of Nursing, Public Health Laboratory Director, and Special Clinical Services Program Manager Managing program budgets and ensuring resources are allocated efficiently and effectively across various public health units Establishing and maintaining relationships with community groups, medical professionals, and other stakeholders to evaluate public health needs and propose cost-effective solutions Representing the Department of Health Services on various boards and committees, advocating for public health interests, and collaborating on initiatives Acting as Interim Health Officer in their absence, providing continuity in decision-making and leadership within the Public Health Division As the ideal candidate for this position, you will have a passion for health equity and environmental justice. In addition, you will possess many of the following: Commitment to community service and improving public health outcomes Strong understanding of modern medical practices, including an understanding of infectious diseases Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation abilities Experience and comfort in delivering presentations to large audiences, giving interviews, and developing and publicizing health advisories Ability to simplify complex medical concepts for the general public both verbally and in writing Effective communication with a diverse customer base Experience in staff management and achieving high organizational performance Demonstrated qualities of positivity, empathy, initiative, drive, persistence, and courage The Public Health Division The Public Health Division promotes optimal health and quality of life for the people of Sonoma County through service, science, leadership, and community action. We monitor the health of the population, track infectious diseases, provide health care services, educate about disease and injury prevention, assure environmental health and safety, and advance personal and population-based health programs and policies. This Division prioritizes and centers its work around the achievement of health equity and eliminating disparities that result from systemic racism and structural injustices. We envision a future in which every resident of the county, regardless of who they are or where they come from, has the opportunity to thrive. The Department of Health Services DHS is one of the County's largest and most complex departments. DHS consists of the Administration, Behavioral Health, Public Health, and Homelessness Services Divisions and is driven by its mission to promote, protect, and ensure access to services that support the health, recovery, and well-being of all in Sonoma County. These ideas are the basis for how DHS operates and delivers services: Excellence - Strive to create a culture of learning, innovation, and data-driven practices to guide internal operations, improve performance, and build staff expertise Collaboration - Engage and work collaboratively with partners, communities, and staff to maximize its impact across the County Equity - Work to reduce disparities and ensure fairness, compassion, and social justice For more information regarding the department, its programs, services, and partnerships, visit the DHS website . The County of Sonoma The County of Sonoma is the place to live, grow, and build your career legacy. When you join the County of Sonoma, you'll have the freedom to explore the beauty of our county - its picturesque coastline, majestic redwoods, historic towns, fine dining, award-winning wineries, and a wide variety of entertainment and cultural activities. For additional information about the beauty of our community and the valuable services and support that the County provides our communities, please visit sonomacounty.ca.gov and sonomacountyconnections.org . What We Offer Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including: Hiring Incentive** - (Prorated based on FTE) The Department of Health Services is currently offering a $25,000 signing bonus paid over three installments during the first two years of service Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options Staff Development/Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances of up to $2,000 and ongoing education/training opportunities Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment Student Loan Debt Relief - County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education *Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Salary Resolution (SalRes) and our Employee Benefits Directory . This recruitment is being conducted to fill a Deputy Public Health Officer position in the Department of Health Services. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Minimum Qualifications Experience: Any combination of experience, which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally three years of directly related experience managing a full service public health organization, or large division of such an organization, would provide such an opportunity. Other work environments that could provide appropriate experience may include community clinics and other health-related community-based organizations. Education: Any combination of education and training which would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, graduation from an accredited medical school would provide the necessary education. Possession of Master's degree in Public Health or additional course work and/or training in Public Health Administration, disease control and epidemiology and human resources and fiscal management is highly desirable. Successful completion of residency training in a primary care specialty, and Board certification in a primary care specialty is highly desirable. License: Possession of a valid Physician's and Surgeon's Certificate issued by the State of California. Eligibility to obtain a Controlled Substances Registration Certificate issued by the United States Department of Justice. Eligibility to obtain Medicare and Medi-Cal provider licenses from program fiscal intermediaries. License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Thorough knowledge of: the principles and practices of modern medicine, including preventive medicine; the medical protocols associated with the management of public health and environmental health problems; the principles and practices of emergency medical services, including advanced life support; laws, ordinances and regulations relating to public health, environmental health, hazardous materials and emergency medical services. Considerable knowledge of: modern management principles and practices; organizational dynamics, conflict resolution and behavior and performance management; principles of public health service administration laws, regulations, and policies governing operations of a public health service agency; current developments in the fields of Public Health or similar health services; federal, state, and local funding sources and requirements for public health services programs; methods and techniques of analyzing administrative systems and procedures in efficiency and effectiveness; public health problems and related programs and the principles and methods of public programs along with the utilization of community resources; principles of human resources administration, supervision, evaluation and employee development; research methods and techniques; principles and practices of supervision, organization, and administration; federal, state and local programs and their supporting legislation. Ability to: establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Director of Health Services, Health Officer, County Administrator, the Board of Supervisors, other County managers, subordinates, community groups, other public health agencies, medical professionals. the general public, and others who have an interest in public health issues; evaluate and define community public health needs and develop cost effective proposals to need defined needs; manage the resources of the Public Health Division to provide efficient cost effective services to the citizens of the county; direct the establishment and maintenance of modern systems of record keeping, information retrieval and statistical analysis of public health data; speak and write effectively and to prepare clear and comprehensive reports; plan, organize, and provide leadership in the development of public health medical programs; develop and monitor budgets; provide diagnoses, treatment, and medical services; apply principles and techniques of modern medicine to public health issues; supervise professional and support staff; work effectively within a team concept; analyze emergency situations and take prompt and appropriate action; represent department with tact and diplomacy; maintain confidentiality; respect patients' rights; plan, organize and direct the work of a large staff through subordinate supervisors; analyze administrative and/or fiscal problems and make appropriate recommendations, budgeting, staffing and administrative organization; and understand, interpret and evaluate legislation, department policy, programs, practices, rules, regulations; interpret and apply federal, state and county laws, regulations and policies in the evaluation of public health programs; utilize and coordinate local resources and work cooperatively with community agencies; act as a liaison to advise or resolve differences with individual, groups and agencies; speak effectively before groups; prioritize work, coordinating multiple projects and meeting critical deadlines; write accurate, concise and effective reports, policies, procedures, correspondence and other materials; maintain accurate records and files. Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process. You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions. You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately. Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification. Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Responses to supplemental questions will be used in assessing minimum qualifications. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient. The selection procedure will consist of the following examination: An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%).Each application and supplemental questionnaire will be thoroughly evaluated for satisfaction of minimum qualifications and relevance of educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities that relate to this position. Candidates possessing the most appropriate job-related qualifications will be placed on an employment list and referred to the department for selection interviews. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants. Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position. HOW TO APPLY Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Continuous recruitments may close without notice at any time that a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need. HR Analyst: SZ HR Technician: RR IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions. COUNTY OF SONOMA BENEFITS: MANAGEMENT* These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers: Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual and sick leave accruals; additional management leave annually; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment. Health Plan : Choose from nine health plans (three HMOs, three deductible HMOs, and three HSA-qualifying plans) with a generousCounty contribution to the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit). For more information, please see the appropriate MOU. Retirement : Fully integrated with Social Security.For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit https://scretire.org/active-/-deferred/when-you-are-hired . IRS 457 Plan : Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum. Retiree Medical : County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits. Student Loan Debt Relief : County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education. Plus excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more. For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process and more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at (707) 565-2331.Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources/divisions-and-units/employee-relations/labor-agreements-and-salary-resolution . For specific information about health and welfare benefits including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts go to https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources or, contact the Human Resources' Risk Management-Benefits Office at benefits@sonoma-county.org or (707) 565-2900. *IMPORTANT NOTES: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Jul 19, 2024
Full Time
Position Information The Department of Health Services seeks a community-focused Deputy Public Health Officer to join the County of Sonoma! Starting salary up to $143.45/hour ($299,397/year) and a competitive total compensation package*, PLUS a $25,000 signing bonus**! PLEASE NOTE: The Deputy Public Health Officer position requires possession of a valid Physician's and Surgeon's Certificate issued by the State of California. About the Position The Deputy Public Health Officer is an integral role with the County of Sonoma Department of Health Services. This position oversees the Public Health Protection Section, including units such as Health Care Coordination, Disease Control, Medical Therapy, Special Clinical Services, and the Public Health Lab. Responsibilities include: Collaborating with the County Health Officer to develop and implement medical policies, protocols, and public health orders for the County Leading the response to urgent public health threats, including epidemics and other hazards Directly supervising personnel including the Director of Nursing, Public Health Laboratory Director, and Special Clinical Services Program Manager Managing program budgets and ensuring resources are allocated efficiently and effectively across various public health units Establishing and maintaining relationships with community groups, medical professionals, and other stakeholders to evaluate public health needs and propose cost-effective solutions Representing the Department of Health Services on various boards and committees, advocating for public health interests, and collaborating on initiatives Acting as Interim Health Officer in their absence, providing continuity in decision-making and leadership within the Public Health Division As the ideal candidate for this position, you will have a passion for health equity and environmental justice. In addition, you will possess many of the following: Commitment to community service and improving public health outcomes Strong understanding of modern medical practices, including an understanding of infectious diseases Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation abilities Experience and comfort in delivering presentations to large audiences, giving interviews, and developing and publicizing health advisories Ability to simplify complex medical concepts for the general public both verbally and in writing Effective communication with a diverse customer base Experience in staff management and achieving high organizational performance Demonstrated qualities of positivity, empathy, initiative, drive, persistence, and courage The Public Health Division The Public Health Division promotes optimal health and quality of life for the people of Sonoma County through service, science, leadership, and community action. We monitor the health of the population, track infectious diseases, provide health care services, educate about disease and injury prevention, assure environmental health and safety, and advance personal and population-based health programs and policies. This Division prioritizes and centers its work around the achievement of health equity and eliminating disparities that result from systemic racism and structural injustices. We envision a future in which every resident of the county, regardless of who they are or where they come from, has the opportunity to thrive. The Department of Health Services DHS is one of the County's largest and most complex departments. DHS consists of the Administration, Behavioral Health, Public Health, and Homelessness Services Divisions and is driven by its mission to promote, protect, and ensure access to services that support the health, recovery, and well-being of all in Sonoma County. These ideas are the basis for how DHS operates and delivers services: Excellence - Strive to create a culture of learning, innovation, and data-driven practices to guide internal operations, improve performance, and build staff expertise Collaboration - Engage and work collaboratively with partners, communities, and staff to maximize its impact across the County Equity - Work to reduce disparities and ensure fairness, compassion, and social justice For more information regarding the department, its programs, services, and partnerships, visit the DHS website . The County of Sonoma The County of Sonoma is the place to live, grow, and build your career legacy. When you join the County of Sonoma, you'll have the freedom to explore the beauty of our county - its picturesque coastline, majestic redwoods, historic towns, fine dining, award-winning wineries, and a wide variety of entertainment and cultural activities. For additional information about the beauty of our community and the valuable services and support that the County provides our communities, please visit sonomacounty.ca.gov and sonomacountyconnections.org . What We Offer Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including: Hiring Incentive** - (Prorated based on FTE) The Department of Health Services is currently offering a $25,000 signing bonus paid over three installments during the first two years of service Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options Staff Development/Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances of up to $2,000 and ongoing education/training opportunities Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment Student Loan Debt Relief - County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education *Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Salary Resolution (SalRes) and our Employee Benefits Directory . This recruitment is being conducted to fill a Deputy Public Health Officer position in the Department of Health Services. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Minimum Qualifications Experience: Any combination of experience, which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally three years of directly related experience managing a full service public health organization, or large division of such an organization, would provide such an opportunity. Other work environments that could provide appropriate experience may include community clinics and other health-related community-based organizations. Education: Any combination of education and training which would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, graduation from an accredited medical school would provide the necessary education. Possession of Master's degree in Public Health or additional course work and/or training in Public Health Administration, disease control and epidemiology and human resources and fiscal management is highly desirable. Successful completion of residency training in a primary care specialty, and Board certification in a primary care specialty is highly desirable. License: Possession of a valid Physician's and Surgeon's Certificate issued by the State of California. Eligibility to obtain a Controlled Substances Registration Certificate issued by the United States Department of Justice. Eligibility to obtain Medicare and Medi-Cal provider licenses from program fiscal intermediaries. License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Thorough knowledge of: the principles and practices of modern medicine, including preventive medicine; the medical protocols associated with the management of public health and environmental health problems; the principles and practices of emergency medical services, including advanced life support; laws, ordinances and regulations relating to public health, environmental health, hazardous materials and emergency medical services. Considerable knowledge of: modern management principles and practices; organizational dynamics, conflict resolution and behavior and performance management; principles of public health service administration laws, regulations, and policies governing operations of a public health service agency; current developments in the fields of Public Health or similar health services; federal, state, and local funding sources and requirements for public health services programs; methods and techniques of analyzing administrative systems and procedures in efficiency and effectiveness; public health problems and related programs and the principles and methods of public programs along with the utilization of community resources; principles of human resources administration, supervision, evaluation and employee development; research methods and techniques; principles and practices of supervision, organization, and administration; federal, state and local programs and their supporting legislation. Ability to: establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Director of Health Services, Health Officer, County Administrator, the Board of Supervisors, other County managers, subordinates, community groups, other public health agencies, medical professionals. the general public, and others who have an interest in public health issues; evaluate and define community public health needs and develop cost effective proposals to need defined needs; manage the resources of the Public Health Division to provide efficient cost effective services to the citizens of the county; direct the establishment and maintenance of modern systems of record keeping, information retrieval and statistical analysis of public health data; speak and write effectively and to prepare clear and comprehensive reports; plan, organize, and provide leadership in the development of public health medical programs; develop and monitor budgets; provide diagnoses, treatment, and medical services; apply principles and techniques of modern medicine to public health issues; supervise professional and support staff; work effectively within a team concept; analyze emergency situations and take prompt and appropriate action; represent department with tact and diplomacy; maintain confidentiality; respect patients' rights; plan, organize and direct the work of a large staff through subordinate supervisors; analyze administrative and/or fiscal problems and make appropriate recommendations, budgeting, staffing and administrative organization; and understand, interpret and evaluate legislation, department policy, programs, practices, rules, regulations; interpret and apply federal, state and county laws, regulations and policies in the evaluation of public health programs; utilize and coordinate local resources and work cooperatively with community agencies; act as a liaison to advise or resolve differences with individual, groups and agencies; speak effectively before groups; prioritize work, coordinating multiple projects and meeting critical deadlines; write accurate, concise and effective reports, policies, procedures, correspondence and other materials; maintain accurate records and files. Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process. You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions. You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately. Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification. Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Responses to supplemental questions will be used in assessing minimum qualifications. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient. The selection procedure will consist of the following examination: An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%).Each application and supplemental questionnaire will be thoroughly evaluated for satisfaction of minimum qualifications and relevance of educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities that relate to this position. Candidates possessing the most appropriate job-related qualifications will be placed on an employment list and referred to the department for selection interviews. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants. Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position. HOW TO APPLY Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Continuous recruitments may close without notice at any time that a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need. HR Analyst: SZ HR Technician: RR IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions. COUNTY OF SONOMA BENEFITS: MANAGEMENT* These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers: Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual and sick leave accruals; additional management leave annually; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment. Health Plan : Choose from nine health plans (three HMOs, three deductible HMOs, and three HSA-qualifying plans) with a generousCounty contribution to the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit). For more information, please see the appropriate MOU. Retirement : Fully integrated with Social Security.For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit https://scretire.org/active-/-deferred/when-you-are-hired . IRS 457 Plan : Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum. Retiree Medical : County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits. Student Loan Debt Relief : County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education. Plus excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more. For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process and more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at (707) 565-2331.Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources/divisions-and-units/employee-relations/labor-agreements-and-salary-resolution . For specific information about health and welfare benefits including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts go to https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources or, contact the Human Resources' Risk Management-Benefits Office at benefits@sonoma-county.org or (707) 565-2900. *IMPORTANT NOTES: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Cal State University (CSU) San Jose
1 Washington Street, San Jose, CA 95192, USA
Department Summary The Department of Public Health and Recreation (PHR) at SJSU is a multidisciplinary academic department that awards B.S. degrees in Public Health and Recreation, and a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree. The PHR Department is one of the largest departments within the College of Health and Human Sciences. The PHR department offers a general Bachelor’s degree in Public Health and two concentrations: Community Health Education and Population Data Science. Our graduate program is a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree with a specialization in Community Health Education. A summary of course descriptions for the undergraduate and graduate public health programs can be found in the online SJSU catalog, here . In the PHR Department, our faculty strive to offer students high quality learning experiences that are rooted in hands-on, applied learning. We aim to recruit new faculty who share our commitment to student centered learning, academic success, and professional and workforce development. We are currently recruiting potential faculty to join our lecturer pool and we encourage all interested applicants to apply to the pool as we have immediate and projected vacancies. We strongly encourage applicants with professional experiences and competencies in the following areas to apply: Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Community Health Promotion, Health Services and Administration, Health Policy, Health Advocacy, Theory and Systems Change, Program Planning and Evaluation, Health Communication, Professional Development and Leadership, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Brief Description of Duties Teach courses in undergraduate and/or graduate Public Health programs Participate in ongoing assessment of student learning to continuously improve teaching and learning experiences and to adhere to accreditation requirements Work collaboratively with colleagues on public health curriculum-related processes such as teaching multi-section courses to ensure the quality, rigor, relevance, and consistency of our curricula Attend team meetings and training sessions as required Establish and maintain a high quality learning environment that is inclusive, student-centered, and contemporarily relevant Utilize the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) to ensure faculty-student connection in a common space as all students are directed to log in to Canvas for online access to their (campus, remote, and hybrid) classes Demonstrate awareness of and address the needs of a student population of great diversity-including age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation-through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies and advisement Faculty shall organize all their classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS). All classes must be offered and meet as scheduled throughout the entire semester or term, in the mode assigned and listed in the schedule of classes (i.e., asynchronous, synchronous, bichronous, in-person, or hybrid). Required Qualifications Master’s degree in public health or closely related field; Minimum two years’ professional experience in public health or closely related field; Commitment to teaching excellence in public health-related subject areas; and Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to educational goals of diverse student populations as might have been gained in education, training, teaching, professional involvement, and other comparable experiences. Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching and other comparable experience. Preferred Qualifications Evidence of teaching effectiveness in health-related subject areas at university or college levels; Leadership or supervisory professional experience in public health or closely related field; and Ability to effectively design, teach, and assess undergraduate and graduate courses in-person, online, and in hybrid formats. Compensation Compensation and salary range placement are determined by qualifications and experience. To learn more about range placement, please see University Policy S21-2 . Anticipated starting salary: L-A / Range 2 - $5007 - $5675 L-B / Range 3 - $5925 - $7125 L-C / Range 4 - $6500 - $8982 L-D / Range 5 - $8184 - $9854 Range salaries above are the anticipated monthly salary rate of full-time AY faculty--part-time rates are prorated. There are 6 monthly payments per semester (full-time AY annual salary = rate x 12). See the Faculty Salary Schedule for more information. Application Procedure Step 1: Submit your resume and cover letter > here Step 2: Click APPLY NOW to complete the SJSU Employment Application for the Public Health Lecturer Pool The following documents will be required with the official application (Step 2): CV Cover Letter Statement of Expertise, including professional experience, courses you are qualified to teach List of References (3) This is a continuing open position. Employment Conditions Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training as assigned and required based on their role (e.g., preventing discrimination and harassment, gender equity and Title IX, health and safety). Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, the faculty member in this position will subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). Individuals designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and to complete Clery Act training as determined by the University Clery Director. Questions regarding CSA designation and training can be sent to the Clery Director at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu . The President may recommend or require compliance with safety measures that decrease the likelihood of COVID-19 transmission or illness and allows the core mission and activities of the campus to continue. Conditional Offer The work for this faculty position is located in the State of California and requires commuting to the campus. Employment is contingent upon proof of US residence eligibility to work in the United States. Offers of employment are conditional, and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. Appointment is contingent upon budget and enrollment considerations and subject to order of assignment provisions in the collective bargaining agreement between California State University and California Faculty Association. These provisions state the order in which available courses must be assigned to faculty, starting with tenure line faculty and ending with new lecturer appointees. San José State University: Silicon Valley's Public University Located in the heart of Silicon Valley-one of the most innovative and diverse regions in the world- San José State University is the founding campus of the 23-campus California State University (CSU) system and the first public university in the West. Recognized as a national leader in transformative higher education, San José State University is an essential contributor to the economic, cultural, and social development of Silicon Valley, the Bay Area, and California. SJSU ranks high nationally in research funding and is second highest in research productivity in the CSU system. Cutting-edge research, combined with world-class scholarship, student-centered learning opportunities, and experiential and interdisciplinary programs, allows SJSU to provide transformative opportunities that advance the public good locally and globally. San José State enrolls more than 36,000 students - many are historically underserved, and around 45% are first-generation and 38% are Pell-recipients. SJSU is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander (AANAPISI) Serving Institution. The university’s commitment to social justice extends from its vibrant, inclusive campus to an international network of over 275,000 alumni. As such, San José State is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty so our disciplines, students, and community can benefit from different and divergent cultural and identity perspectives. Equal Employment Statement San José State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of Age, Ancestry, Caste, Color, Disability, Ethnicity, Gender, Gender Expression, Gender Identity, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Military Status, Nationality, Race, Religion, Religious Creed, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Sex Stereotype, and Veteran Status. This policy applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and staff as well as University programs and activities. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Note that all San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety Notification Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu. Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is also available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf . The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within SJSU on-campus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone at 408-795-5600 or by email at uhs-frontdesk@sjsu.edu. Advertised: Jul 10 2023 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Closing Date/Time:
Jul 14, 2024
Department Summary The Department of Public Health and Recreation (PHR) at SJSU is a multidisciplinary academic department that awards B.S. degrees in Public Health and Recreation, and a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree. The PHR Department is one of the largest departments within the College of Health and Human Sciences. The PHR department offers a general Bachelor’s degree in Public Health and two concentrations: Community Health Education and Population Data Science. Our graduate program is a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree with a specialization in Community Health Education. A summary of course descriptions for the undergraduate and graduate public health programs can be found in the online SJSU catalog, here . In the PHR Department, our faculty strive to offer students high quality learning experiences that are rooted in hands-on, applied learning. We aim to recruit new faculty who share our commitment to student centered learning, academic success, and professional and workforce development. We are currently recruiting potential faculty to join our lecturer pool and we encourage all interested applicants to apply to the pool as we have immediate and projected vacancies. We strongly encourage applicants with professional experiences and competencies in the following areas to apply: Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Community Health Promotion, Health Services and Administration, Health Policy, Health Advocacy, Theory and Systems Change, Program Planning and Evaluation, Health Communication, Professional Development and Leadership, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Brief Description of Duties Teach courses in undergraduate and/or graduate Public Health programs Participate in ongoing assessment of student learning to continuously improve teaching and learning experiences and to adhere to accreditation requirements Work collaboratively with colleagues on public health curriculum-related processes such as teaching multi-section courses to ensure the quality, rigor, relevance, and consistency of our curricula Attend team meetings and training sessions as required Establish and maintain a high quality learning environment that is inclusive, student-centered, and contemporarily relevant Utilize the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) to ensure faculty-student connection in a common space as all students are directed to log in to Canvas for online access to their (campus, remote, and hybrid) classes Demonstrate awareness of and address the needs of a student population of great diversity-including age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation-through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies and advisement Faculty shall organize all their classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS). All classes must be offered and meet as scheduled throughout the entire semester or term, in the mode assigned and listed in the schedule of classes (i.e., asynchronous, synchronous, bichronous, in-person, or hybrid). Required Qualifications Master’s degree in public health or closely related field; Minimum two years’ professional experience in public health or closely related field; Commitment to teaching excellence in public health-related subject areas; and Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to educational goals of diverse student populations as might have been gained in education, training, teaching, professional involvement, and other comparable experiences. Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching and other comparable experience. Preferred Qualifications Evidence of teaching effectiveness in health-related subject areas at university or college levels; Leadership or supervisory professional experience in public health or closely related field; and Ability to effectively design, teach, and assess undergraduate and graduate courses in-person, online, and in hybrid formats. Compensation Compensation and salary range placement are determined by qualifications and experience. To learn more about range placement, please see University Policy S21-2 . Anticipated starting salary: L-A / Range 2 - $5007 - $5675 L-B / Range 3 - $5925 - $7125 L-C / Range 4 - $6500 - $8982 L-D / Range 5 - $8184 - $9854 Range salaries above are the anticipated monthly salary rate of full-time AY faculty--part-time rates are prorated. There are 6 monthly payments per semester (full-time AY annual salary = rate x 12). See the Faculty Salary Schedule for more information. Application Procedure Step 1: Submit your resume and cover letter > here Step 2: Click APPLY NOW to complete the SJSU Employment Application for the Public Health Lecturer Pool The following documents will be required with the official application (Step 2): CV Cover Letter Statement of Expertise, including professional experience, courses you are qualified to teach List of References (3) This is a continuing open position. Employment Conditions Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training as assigned and required based on their role (e.g., preventing discrimination and harassment, gender equity and Title IX, health and safety). Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, the faculty member in this position will subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). Individuals designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and to complete Clery Act training as determined by the University Clery Director. Questions regarding CSA designation and training can be sent to the Clery Director at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu . The President may recommend or require compliance with safety measures that decrease the likelihood of COVID-19 transmission or illness and allows the core mission and activities of the campus to continue. Conditional Offer The work for this faculty position is located in the State of California and requires commuting to the campus. Employment is contingent upon proof of US residence eligibility to work in the United States. Offers of employment are conditional, and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. Appointment is contingent upon budget and enrollment considerations and subject to order of assignment provisions in the collective bargaining agreement between California State University and California Faculty Association. These provisions state the order in which available courses must be assigned to faculty, starting with tenure line faculty and ending with new lecturer appointees. San José State University: Silicon Valley's Public University Located in the heart of Silicon Valley-one of the most innovative and diverse regions in the world- San José State University is the founding campus of the 23-campus California State University (CSU) system and the first public university in the West. Recognized as a national leader in transformative higher education, San José State University is an essential contributor to the economic, cultural, and social development of Silicon Valley, the Bay Area, and California. SJSU ranks high nationally in research funding and is second highest in research productivity in the CSU system. Cutting-edge research, combined with world-class scholarship, student-centered learning opportunities, and experiential and interdisciplinary programs, allows SJSU to provide transformative opportunities that advance the public good locally and globally. San José State enrolls more than 36,000 students - many are historically underserved, and around 45% are first-generation and 38% are Pell-recipients. SJSU is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander (AANAPISI) Serving Institution. The university’s commitment to social justice extends from its vibrant, inclusive campus to an international network of over 275,000 alumni. As such, San José State is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty so our disciplines, students, and community can benefit from different and divergent cultural and identity perspectives. Equal Employment Statement San José State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of Age, Ancestry, Caste, Color, Disability, Ethnicity, Gender, Gender Expression, Gender Identity, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Military Status, Nationality, Race, Religion, Religious Creed, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Sex Stereotype, and Veteran Status. This policy applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and staff as well as University programs and activities. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Note that all San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety Notification Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu. Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is also available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf . The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within SJSU on-campus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone at 408-795-5600 or by email at uhs-frontdesk@sjsu.edu. Advertised: Jul 10 2023 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Closing Date/Time:
Description You must possess a Certificate as a Public Health Nurse issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing or your application will not be accepted. THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME AND WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED. THERE ARE MULTIPLE VACANCIES INCLUDING BILINGUAL, LIMITED-TERM AND NON-BILINGUAL POSITIONS. THERE IS ALSO A PART-TIME, .60 FTE POSITION AVAILABLE. The posted salary reflects the 7% increase effective October 1, 2023. An additional 6% salary increase will occur in October 2024. Increased County contributions to medical will be in effect starting January 1, 2024. DEFINITION I Under close supervision, to provide public health nursing services including the prevention and control of diseases, health education, and the promotion of health awareness; and to do related work as required. II Under supervision, to plan and conduct a variety of public health nursing clinics and services; to provide nursing services, health education, and health consulting services, including the prevention and control of diseases and the promotion of health awareness; and to do related work as required. III Under direction, to provide lead direction and work coordination for other professional nursing and support staff; to plan and conduct a variety of public health nursing clinics and services; to provide complex, specialized, and general nursing, health education, and health consulting services, including the prevention and control of diseases and the promotion of health awareness; and to do related work as required. IV Under general direction, to provide the most complex, specialized, and general nursing, health education, and health consulting services, including the prevention and control of diseases and the promotion of health awareness; to provide lead direction and work coordination for other professional nursing and support staff; to plan and conduct a variety of public health nursing clinics and services; and to do related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS I This is the entry and first working level in the Public Health Nurse class series. Incumbents must have requisite public health nursing certification, but have limited public health nursing work experience. As experience is gained, incumbents learn to perform the full scope of public health nursing duties. This class is distinguished from Public Health Nurse II in that the II's have responsibility for more independently performing a larger scope of public health nursing duties and activities. When a Public Health Nurse I incumbent becomes familiar with the Department and demonstrates good sustained work performance, they may be promoted to the Public Health Nurse II. II This is the first journey level in the Public Health Nurse class series. Incumbents perform a wide scope of public health nursing duties. This class is distinguished from the Public Health Nurse I in that incumbents are expected to perform on a more independent basis. It is distinguished from Public Health Nurse III and IV in that Public Health Nurse III and IV incumbents perform more complex, specialized assignments, as well as provide lead direction, work coordination, and training for other professional nursing and support staff. III This is an advanced journey level and a lead class in the Public Health Nurse class series. Incumbents provide the more complex public health nursing services in a specialized public health program, as well as provide lead direction and coordination for other professional nursing staff. This class is distinguished from Public Health Nurse II by assignment of a higher level of public health program responsibilities and the performance of lead responsibilities for other professional nursing staff. It is distinguished from Public Health Nurse IV in that Public Health Nurse IV incumbents perform more complex, specialized assignments. Both levels III and IV may provide lead direction, some work coordination, and training for other professional nursing and support staff. IV This is the advanced and highest level and a lead class in the Public Health Nurse class series. Incumbents provide the most complex public health nursing services in a specialized public health program, as well as provide lead direction and coordination for other professional nursing staff. This class is distinguished from Public Health Nurse III by assignment of a higher level of public health program responsibilities. Both levels III and IV may provide lead direction, some work coordination, and training for other professional nursing and support staff. REPORTS TO Director of Health, Director of Nursing Services, Supervising Public Health Nurse, or designee CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED I/II This is not a supervisory class. III Provides lead direction and may provide work coordination for Public Health Nurse I, II. IV Provides lead direction and may provide work coordination for Public Health Nurse I, II, III. TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Sit and stand for extended periods; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of medical and office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in clinical, office, and home environments; exposure to communicable diseases and blood borne pathogens; continuous contact with other staff and the public. Incumbents are expected to follow universal precautions. Incumbents may be required to drive to remote areas of the County in all weather conditions Example of Duties (The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.) I Learns to plan, organize, and provide public health nursing services, health instruction and counseling, and guidance for individuals, families, and groups regarding disease control, health awareness, health maintenance, and rehabilitation in a clinic setting May learn the procedures and policies and work within a special program such as California Children Services Provides referrals Teaches and demonstrates health practices to individuals and groups Learns to instruct clients in family planning, sexually transmitted disease prevention and follow-up, and immunization procedures Learns to identify individual and family problems which are detrimental to good health Works with families to alleviate health problems and promote good health habits Learns to refer and coordinate care of individuals and families with other public and private agencies Learns to identify special health needs for assigned cases, recommending and implementing services to meet needs Assists individuals and families with implementing Physician recommendations Learns to plan, direct, and perform epidemiological investigations in homes, schools, community, and public health clinics Prepares appropriate health records and arranges follow-up services, based on findings Confers with physicians, nursing staff, and other personnel regarding public health programs, patient reports, evaluations, medical tests, and related items May work with community groups in identifying and developing public health services and improving existing public health services Prepares reports and documents health findings; Compiles statistical information for appraisal and planning purposes. Other duties as assigned II Plans, organizes and provides public health nursing services, health instruction, counseling, and guidance for individuals, families, and groups regarding disease control, health awareness, health maintenance, and rehabilitation in a clinic setting May work within a special program such as Maternal and Child Care, Community Health, or California Children Services identifying and interacting with local care providers Develops plans and direct resources consistent to programs goals and objectives Provides referrals Teaches and demonstrates health practices to individuals and groups Instructs clients in family planning, sexually transmitted disease prevention and follow-up, and immunization procedures Identifies individual and family problems which are detrimental to good health May make home visits to assess individual's progress Works with the families to alleviate health problems and promote good health habits Refers and coordinates the care of individuals and families with other public and private agencies Identifies special health needs for assigned cases, recommending and implementing services to meet those needs Assists individuals and families with implementing physician recommendations May plan, direct, and perform epidemiological investigations in homes, schools, the community, and public health clinics Prepares appropriate records and case documentation, arranging follow-up services based on findings Confers with physicians, nursing staff, and other staff regarding public health programs, patient reports, evaluations, medical tests, and related items; may consult in multidisciplinary teams for the purpose of creating a plan of service for "at risk" families Works with community groups in identifying public health needs, developing needed public health services, and improving existing public health services Prepares reports and maintains records Compiles statistical information for appraisal and planning purposes. Other duties as assigned III Investigates outbreaks of communicable diseases; plans and implements programs for the prevention and control of communicable disease, including tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases, and AIDS Develops procedures to control the spread of communicable diseases and identify people needing public health services Provides interpretations of public health laws and regulations for others Assesses individuals and families, using health histories, observations of physical condition, and a variety of evaluative methods to identify health problems, health deficiencies, and health service needs Identifies psycho/social, cultural background, and environmental factors which may hinder health care services Assists with determining funding needs for the program Monitors budget expenditures Plans and coordinates services for special programs such as perinatal, maternal, child and adolescent (MCAH), or family planning Performs public health nursing activities to promote perinatal, child, and adolescent health Provides local case management and coordination for State mandated programs Participates in programs to enhance school children health Works with community groups to identify needs, develop and facilitate a variety of health services, and improve existing programs Refers individuals and families to appropriate agencies and clinics for health services Participates in programs to enhance community health services and education Attends conferences and workshops related to community health issues Assists with the preparation of program and service policies and procedures May supervise paraprofessional staff and volunteers Prepares reports and maintains records Complies statistical information for appraisal and planning purposes Performs a wide scope of complex professional public health nursing services Provides lead direction, training and work coordination for other professional nurses. Other duties as assigned. IV Investigates outbreaks of communicable diseases; plans and implements programs for the prevention and control of communicable disease, including tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases, and AIDS Develops procedures to control the spread of communicable diseases and identify people needing public health services Provides interpretations of public health laws and regulations for others Assesses individuals and families, using health histories, observations of physical condition, and a variety of evaluative methods to identify health problems, health deficiencies, and health service needs Identifies psycho/social, cultural background, and environmental factors which may hinder health care services Assists with determining funding needs for the program Monitors budget expenditures Plans and coordinates services for special programs such as perinatal, maternal, child and adolescent (MCAH), or family planning Performs public health nursing activities to promote perinatal, child, and adolescent health Provides local case management and coordination for State mandated programs Participates in programs to enhance school children health Works with community groups to identify needs, develop and facilitate a variety of health services, and improve existing programs Refers individuals and families to appropriate agencies and clinics for health services Participates in programs to enhance community health services and education; attends conferences and workshops related to community health issues; Assists with the preparation of program and service policies and procedures; May supervise paraprofessional staff and volunteers; prepares reports and maintains records; Complies statistical information for appraisal and planning purposes; Performs a wide scope of complex professional public health nursing services; Provides lead direction, training and work coordination for other professional nurses. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Completion of sufficient education and experience to meet State of California certification requirements. I Some nursing experience in a public health setting is highly desirable. II One year of public health nursing experience comparable to a Public Health Nurse I with San Benito County. III One year of public health nursing experience comparable to a Public Health Nurse II with San Benito County IV One year of public health nursing experience comparable to a Public Health Nurse III with San Benito County. Special Requirements I-IV Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse in California Possession of a Certificate as a Public Health Nurse issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License. Knowledge Of/Ability To Knowledge of: I Principles, methods, practices, and current trends of general/public health nursing. Community aspects of public health nursing including community resources and demography. Federal, State, and local laws and regulations governing communicable disease, public health, and disabling conditions. Environmental, sociological, and psychological problems related to public health nursing programs. Child growth and development. Causes, means of transmission, and methods of control of communicable diseases, including sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS, and tuberculosis. Methods of promoting child and maternal health and public health. Principles of public health education. II Principles, methods, practices, and current trends of general and public health nursing and preventive medicine. Community aspects of public nursing including community resources and demography. Federal, State, and local laws and regulations governing communicable disease, public health, and disabling conditions. Environmental, sociological, and psychological problems related to public health nursing programs. Child growth and development. Unique psycho/social and cultural issues encountered in a rural health program. Causes, means of transmission, and methods of control of communicable disease. Methods of promoting child and maternal health and public health programs. III Principles, methods, practices, and current trends of general and public health nursing and preventative medicine. Community resources and demography influencing public health nursing services. Federal, State, and local laws and regulations governing communicable disease, disabling conditions, and public health nursing services. Environmental, sociological, and psychological problems related to public health nursing programs and services. Causes, means of transmission, and control of communicable diseases. Child growth and development. Unique psycho/social and cultural issues encountered in a rural health program. Principles of public health education. Program planning, evaluations and development principles. Principles of lead direction, program and work coordination, and training. IV Principles, methods, practices, and current trends of general and public health nursing and preventative medicine. Community resources and demography influencing public health nursing services. Federal, State, and local laws and regulations governing communicable disease, disabling conditions, and public health nursing services. Environmental, sociological, and psychological problems related to public health nursing programs and services. Causes, means of transmission, and control of communicable diseases. Child growth and development. Unique psycho/social and cultural issues encountered in a rural health program. Principles of public health education. Program planning, evaluations and development principles. Principles of lead direction, program and work coordination, and training. Ability to: I Learn to organize and carry out public health nursing activities in an assigned program. Develop and maintain public relations with clients, staff, community groups, and other government organizations. Collect, analyze, and interpret technical, statistical and health data. Analyze and evaluate health problems and take appropriate action. Provide instruction in the prevention of diseases. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Develop and maintain health records and prepare clear and concise reports. Deal tactfully and courteously with the public, community organizations and other government agencies when explaining public health issues and providing public health services. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. Effectively represent the Nursing Division in contacts with public, other county staff and other government agencies. II Plan, organize, and carry out public health nursing activities in an assigned program. Develop and maintain public relations with clients, staff, community groups, and other government organizations. Analyze and evaluate health problems and take appropriate action. Provide instruction in the prevention of diseases. Develop and maintain health records and prepare clear and concise reports. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Deal tactfully and courteously with the public, community organizations, and other staff when explaining public health issues and providing public health services. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. III Plan, organize, and carry out public health nursing activities and services for an assigned service area or program. Develop and maintain public relations with clients, staff, community groups and other government organizations. Collect, analyze and interpret technical, statistical and health data. Analyze and evaluate health problems and take appropriate action. Provide work direction and coordination for other staff. Provide instruction in the prevention and control of diseases. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Develop and maintain health records and prepare clear and concise reports. Deal tactfully and courteously with the public, community organizations, and other staff when explaining public health issues and providing public health services. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. IV Plan, organize, and carry out public health nursing activities and services for an assigned service area or program. Develop and maintain public relations with clients, staff, community groups and other government organizations. Collect, analyze and interpret technical, statistical and health data. Analyze and evaluate health problems and take appropriate action. Provide work direction and coordination for other staff. Provide instruction in the prevention and control of diseases. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Develop and maintain health records and prepare clear and concise reports. Deal tactfully and courteously with the public, community organizations, and other staff when explaining public health issues and providing public health services. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et., seq., all County of San Benito employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath. SAN BENITO COUNTY BENEFITS Employees in regular, full-time positions will be eligible to participate in the following employee benefits: Pay Day: Employees are paid bi-weekly. Insurance Deductions: The insurance and benefits deductions will take place bi-monthly, normally the first two pay periods of the month. Bank/Credit union and 457 Retirement Deferrals deductions will take place bi-weekly. Vacation: Based on continued years of service. Maximum accruals may apply depending on the bargaining unit. 5 to 9 years of service = 15 days per year 10 to 14 years of service = 18 days per year 15 + years of service = 20 days per year Holidays: 13.5 holidays (including 3 floating) for most employees. Sick Leave: 15 days per year. Maximum accruals apply. Health Plan: Comprehensive medical and dental plans available for full-time employees. Employees appointed to a regular position at a time base of 50% or higher are also eligible to participate. Vision Plan: MES Vision Plan offered which offers exams, frames and lenses on a 12-24-24 basis. The County pays for employee coverage and the employee can pay for dependent coverage. This benefit is available to FULL-TIME employees only. Employee Assistance Program: The County provides confidential short-term counseling services to employees and dependents. Any regular employee is eligible for up to a total of three (3) hours of counseling sessions within any six (6) month period per County employee. Up to a maximum of six (6) sessions per calendar year are allowed per family Life Insurance/AD&D: County pays for a $20,000 BASIC life insurance policy for each employee. Two other VOLUNTARY life insurance plans available, including AD&D. Disability Insurance: General, Confidential and Management groups participate in the State Disability Insurance. Credit Union: Membership to the Santa Clara Federal Credit Union is available to San Benito County employees. Deferred Compensation: Employees may participate in tax-deferred retirement savings. Three 457 plans are available. Employees may rollover funds from prior 401k or 457 accounts. IRS limits apply. Retirement: Regular employees will be enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system in accordance with the Public Employees' Retirement Law. Employee contributions vary according to bargaining unit. All New Miscellaneous (non-Safety) employees enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system participate in the full formula of 2% at 62. Miscellaneous employees participate in Social Security in addition to CalPERS. New Safety employees are covered by the safety full formula 2.7% at 57. Safety employees contribute 9% of the employee contribution. Safety employees do not participate in Social Security. Supplemental Insurance: Employees may participate in various AFLAC plans such as accident, disability, and cancer insurances. Additionaly, employees can enroll into a pre-tax cafeteria plan and flexible spending accounts including Unreimbursed Medical ($2500) and Dependent Care ($5000). Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Retirement Formula Local MISC 2% @ 62 for New PERS Members Social Security (non-safety) Vacation Based on Continued Years of Service Sick Leave 15 Days Annually Floating Holiday 457 Deferred Compensation Credit Union Flexible Spending Account Employee Assistance Program Group Life Insurance Additional Optional Life Insurances & AD&D Tuition Reimbursement 01 I understand all County employees will be required to take an Oath of Office and will be called upon to act as Disaster Service Workers, when needed. Yes 02 Please be sure to answer the supplemental questions thoroughly and accurately. Applicants are responsible for clearly, completely, and accurately identifying their qualifications. Your responses to the questions must be supported by both the work experience listed on your application as well as your resume. The rating of the supplemental questions may determine your application status and/or rank on the eligible list. Answers such as "see resume" or "see above" will remove you from consideration. I have read and understand the statement above concerning submission of supplemental questionnaire responses. Yes No 03 Do you possess a valid license as a Registered Nurse in California? Yes No 04 Please provide your RN license number here. If you do not have one, write "N/A". 05 Do you possess a certificate as a Public Health Nurse issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing? Yes No 06 Are you proficient in the Spanish language? Yes No 07 Please indicate which positions you are interested in. Bilingual Non-Bilingual Limited-Term Part-Time Required Question Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Jul 14, 2024
Full Time
Description You must possess a Certificate as a Public Health Nurse issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing or your application will not be accepted. THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME AND WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED. THERE ARE MULTIPLE VACANCIES INCLUDING BILINGUAL, LIMITED-TERM AND NON-BILINGUAL POSITIONS. THERE IS ALSO A PART-TIME, .60 FTE POSITION AVAILABLE. The posted salary reflects the 7% increase effective October 1, 2023. An additional 6% salary increase will occur in October 2024. Increased County contributions to medical will be in effect starting January 1, 2024. DEFINITION I Under close supervision, to provide public health nursing services including the prevention and control of diseases, health education, and the promotion of health awareness; and to do related work as required. II Under supervision, to plan and conduct a variety of public health nursing clinics and services; to provide nursing services, health education, and health consulting services, including the prevention and control of diseases and the promotion of health awareness; and to do related work as required. III Under direction, to provide lead direction and work coordination for other professional nursing and support staff; to plan and conduct a variety of public health nursing clinics and services; to provide complex, specialized, and general nursing, health education, and health consulting services, including the prevention and control of diseases and the promotion of health awareness; and to do related work as required. IV Under general direction, to provide the most complex, specialized, and general nursing, health education, and health consulting services, including the prevention and control of diseases and the promotion of health awareness; to provide lead direction and work coordination for other professional nursing and support staff; to plan and conduct a variety of public health nursing clinics and services; and to do related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS I This is the entry and first working level in the Public Health Nurse class series. Incumbents must have requisite public health nursing certification, but have limited public health nursing work experience. As experience is gained, incumbents learn to perform the full scope of public health nursing duties. This class is distinguished from Public Health Nurse II in that the II's have responsibility for more independently performing a larger scope of public health nursing duties and activities. When a Public Health Nurse I incumbent becomes familiar with the Department and demonstrates good sustained work performance, they may be promoted to the Public Health Nurse II. II This is the first journey level in the Public Health Nurse class series. Incumbents perform a wide scope of public health nursing duties. This class is distinguished from the Public Health Nurse I in that incumbents are expected to perform on a more independent basis. It is distinguished from Public Health Nurse III and IV in that Public Health Nurse III and IV incumbents perform more complex, specialized assignments, as well as provide lead direction, work coordination, and training for other professional nursing and support staff. III This is an advanced journey level and a lead class in the Public Health Nurse class series. Incumbents provide the more complex public health nursing services in a specialized public health program, as well as provide lead direction and coordination for other professional nursing staff. This class is distinguished from Public Health Nurse II by assignment of a higher level of public health program responsibilities and the performance of lead responsibilities for other professional nursing staff. It is distinguished from Public Health Nurse IV in that Public Health Nurse IV incumbents perform more complex, specialized assignments. Both levels III and IV may provide lead direction, some work coordination, and training for other professional nursing and support staff. IV This is the advanced and highest level and a lead class in the Public Health Nurse class series. Incumbents provide the most complex public health nursing services in a specialized public health program, as well as provide lead direction and coordination for other professional nursing staff. This class is distinguished from Public Health Nurse III by assignment of a higher level of public health program responsibilities. Both levels III and IV may provide lead direction, some work coordination, and training for other professional nursing and support staff. REPORTS TO Director of Health, Director of Nursing Services, Supervising Public Health Nurse, or designee CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED I/II This is not a supervisory class. III Provides lead direction and may provide work coordination for Public Health Nurse I, II. IV Provides lead direction and may provide work coordination for Public Health Nurse I, II, III. TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Sit and stand for extended periods; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of medical and office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in clinical, office, and home environments; exposure to communicable diseases and blood borne pathogens; continuous contact with other staff and the public. Incumbents are expected to follow universal precautions. Incumbents may be required to drive to remote areas of the County in all weather conditions Example of Duties (The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.) I Learns to plan, organize, and provide public health nursing services, health instruction and counseling, and guidance for individuals, families, and groups regarding disease control, health awareness, health maintenance, and rehabilitation in a clinic setting May learn the procedures and policies and work within a special program such as California Children Services Provides referrals Teaches and demonstrates health practices to individuals and groups Learns to instruct clients in family planning, sexually transmitted disease prevention and follow-up, and immunization procedures Learns to identify individual and family problems which are detrimental to good health Works with families to alleviate health problems and promote good health habits Learns to refer and coordinate care of individuals and families with other public and private agencies Learns to identify special health needs for assigned cases, recommending and implementing services to meet needs Assists individuals and families with implementing Physician recommendations Learns to plan, direct, and perform epidemiological investigations in homes, schools, community, and public health clinics Prepares appropriate health records and arranges follow-up services, based on findings Confers with physicians, nursing staff, and other personnel regarding public health programs, patient reports, evaluations, medical tests, and related items May work with community groups in identifying and developing public health services and improving existing public health services Prepares reports and documents health findings; Compiles statistical information for appraisal and planning purposes. Other duties as assigned II Plans, organizes and provides public health nursing services, health instruction, counseling, and guidance for individuals, families, and groups regarding disease control, health awareness, health maintenance, and rehabilitation in a clinic setting May work within a special program such as Maternal and Child Care, Community Health, or California Children Services identifying and interacting with local care providers Develops plans and direct resources consistent to programs goals and objectives Provides referrals Teaches and demonstrates health practices to individuals and groups Instructs clients in family planning, sexually transmitted disease prevention and follow-up, and immunization procedures Identifies individual and family problems which are detrimental to good health May make home visits to assess individual's progress Works with the families to alleviate health problems and promote good health habits Refers and coordinates the care of individuals and families with other public and private agencies Identifies special health needs for assigned cases, recommending and implementing services to meet those needs Assists individuals and families with implementing physician recommendations May plan, direct, and perform epidemiological investigations in homes, schools, the community, and public health clinics Prepares appropriate records and case documentation, arranging follow-up services based on findings Confers with physicians, nursing staff, and other staff regarding public health programs, patient reports, evaluations, medical tests, and related items; may consult in multidisciplinary teams for the purpose of creating a plan of service for "at risk" families Works with community groups in identifying public health needs, developing needed public health services, and improving existing public health services Prepares reports and maintains records Compiles statistical information for appraisal and planning purposes. Other duties as assigned III Investigates outbreaks of communicable diseases; plans and implements programs for the prevention and control of communicable disease, including tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases, and AIDS Develops procedures to control the spread of communicable diseases and identify people needing public health services Provides interpretations of public health laws and regulations for others Assesses individuals and families, using health histories, observations of physical condition, and a variety of evaluative methods to identify health problems, health deficiencies, and health service needs Identifies psycho/social, cultural background, and environmental factors which may hinder health care services Assists with determining funding needs for the program Monitors budget expenditures Plans and coordinates services for special programs such as perinatal, maternal, child and adolescent (MCAH), or family planning Performs public health nursing activities to promote perinatal, child, and adolescent health Provides local case management and coordination for State mandated programs Participates in programs to enhance school children health Works with community groups to identify needs, develop and facilitate a variety of health services, and improve existing programs Refers individuals and families to appropriate agencies and clinics for health services Participates in programs to enhance community health services and education Attends conferences and workshops related to community health issues Assists with the preparation of program and service policies and procedures May supervise paraprofessional staff and volunteers Prepares reports and maintains records Complies statistical information for appraisal and planning purposes Performs a wide scope of complex professional public health nursing services Provides lead direction, training and work coordination for other professional nurses. Other duties as assigned. IV Investigates outbreaks of communicable diseases; plans and implements programs for the prevention and control of communicable disease, including tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases, and AIDS Develops procedures to control the spread of communicable diseases and identify people needing public health services Provides interpretations of public health laws and regulations for others Assesses individuals and families, using health histories, observations of physical condition, and a variety of evaluative methods to identify health problems, health deficiencies, and health service needs Identifies psycho/social, cultural background, and environmental factors which may hinder health care services Assists with determining funding needs for the program Monitors budget expenditures Plans and coordinates services for special programs such as perinatal, maternal, child and adolescent (MCAH), or family planning Performs public health nursing activities to promote perinatal, child, and adolescent health Provides local case management and coordination for State mandated programs Participates in programs to enhance school children health Works with community groups to identify needs, develop and facilitate a variety of health services, and improve existing programs Refers individuals and families to appropriate agencies and clinics for health services Participates in programs to enhance community health services and education; attends conferences and workshops related to community health issues; Assists with the preparation of program and service policies and procedures; May supervise paraprofessional staff and volunteers; prepares reports and maintains records; Complies statistical information for appraisal and planning purposes; Performs a wide scope of complex professional public health nursing services; Provides lead direction, training and work coordination for other professional nurses. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Completion of sufficient education and experience to meet State of California certification requirements. I Some nursing experience in a public health setting is highly desirable. II One year of public health nursing experience comparable to a Public Health Nurse I with San Benito County. III One year of public health nursing experience comparable to a Public Health Nurse II with San Benito County IV One year of public health nursing experience comparable to a Public Health Nurse III with San Benito County. Special Requirements I-IV Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse in California Possession of a Certificate as a Public Health Nurse issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License. Knowledge Of/Ability To Knowledge of: I Principles, methods, practices, and current trends of general/public health nursing. Community aspects of public health nursing including community resources and demography. Federal, State, and local laws and regulations governing communicable disease, public health, and disabling conditions. Environmental, sociological, and psychological problems related to public health nursing programs. Child growth and development. Causes, means of transmission, and methods of control of communicable diseases, including sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS, and tuberculosis. Methods of promoting child and maternal health and public health. Principles of public health education. II Principles, methods, practices, and current trends of general and public health nursing and preventive medicine. Community aspects of public nursing including community resources and demography. Federal, State, and local laws and regulations governing communicable disease, public health, and disabling conditions. Environmental, sociological, and psychological problems related to public health nursing programs. Child growth and development. Unique psycho/social and cultural issues encountered in a rural health program. Causes, means of transmission, and methods of control of communicable disease. Methods of promoting child and maternal health and public health programs. III Principles, methods, practices, and current trends of general and public health nursing and preventative medicine. Community resources and demography influencing public health nursing services. Federal, State, and local laws and regulations governing communicable disease, disabling conditions, and public health nursing services. Environmental, sociological, and psychological problems related to public health nursing programs and services. Causes, means of transmission, and control of communicable diseases. Child growth and development. Unique psycho/social and cultural issues encountered in a rural health program. Principles of public health education. Program planning, evaluations and development principles. Principles of lead direction, program and work coordination, and training. IV Principles, methods, practices, and current trends of general and public health nursing and preventative medicine. Community resources and demography influencing public health nursing services. Federal, State, and local laws and regulations governing communicable disease, disabling conditions, and public health nursing services. Environmental, sociological, and psychological problems related to public health nursing programs and services. Causes, means of transmission, and control of communicable diseases. Child growth and development. Unique psycho/social and cultural issues encountered in a rural health program. Principles of public health education. Program planning, evaluations and development principles. Principles of lead direction, program and work coordination, and training. Ability to: I Learn to organize and carry out public health nursing activities in an assigned program. Develop and maintain public relations with clients, staff, community groups, and other government organizations. Collect, analyze, and interpret technical, statistical and health data. Analyze and evaluate health problems and take appropriate action. Provide instruction in the prevention of diseases. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Develop and maintain health records and prepare clear and concise reports. Deal tactfully and courteously with the public, community organizations and other government agencies when explaining public health issues and providing public health services. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. Effectively represent the Nursing Division in contacts with public, other county staff and other government agencies. II Plan, organize, and carry out public health nursing activities in an assigned program. Develop and maintain public relations with clients, staff, community groups, and other government organizations. Analyze and evaluate health problems and take appropriate action. Provide instruction in the prevention of diseases. Develop and maintain health records and prepare clear and concise reports. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Deal tactfully and courteously with the public, community organizations, and other staff when explaining public health issues and providing public health services. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. III Plan, organize, and carry out public health nursing activities and services for an assigned service area or program. Develop and maintain public relations with clients, staff, community groups and other government organizations. Collect, analyze and interpret technical, statistical and health data. Analyze and evaluate health problems and take appropriate action. Provide work direction and coordination for other staff. Provide instruction in the prevention and control of diseases. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Develop and maintain health records and prepare clear and concise reports. Deal tactfully and courteously with the public, community organizations, and other staff when explaining public health issues and providing public health services. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. IV Plan, organize, and carry out public health nursing activities and services for an assigned service area or program. Develop and maintain public relations with clients, staff, community groups and other government organizations. Collect, analyze and interpret technical, statistical and health data. Analyze and evaluate health problems and take appropriate action. Provide work direction and coordination for other staff. Provide instruction in the prevention and control of diseases. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Develop and maintain health records and prepare clear and concise reports. Deal tactfully and courteously with the public, community organizations, and other staff when explaining public health issues and providing public health services. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et., seq., all County of San Benito employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath. SAN BENITO COUNTY BENEFITS Employees in regular, full-time positions will be eligible to participate in the following employee benefits: Pay Day: Employees are paid bi-weekly. Insurance Deductions: The insurance and benefits deductions will take place bi-monthly, normally the first two pay periods of the month. Bank/Credit union and 457 Retirement Deferrals deductions will take place bi-weekly. Vacation: Based on continued years of service. Maximum accruals may apply depending on the bargaining unit. 5 to 9 years of service = 15 days per year 10 to 14 years of service = 18 days per year 15 + years of service = 20 days per year Holidays: 13.5 holidays (including 3 floating) for most employees. Sick Leave: 15 days per year. Maximum accruals apply. Health Plan: Comprehensive medical and dental plans available for full-time employees. Employees appointed to a regular position at a time base of 50% or higher are also eligible to participate. Vision Plan: MES Vision Plan offered which offers exams, frames and lenses on a 12-24-24 basis. The County pays for employee coverage and the employee can pay for dependent coverage. This benefit is available to FULL-TIME employees only. Employee Assistance Program: The County provides confidential short-term counseling services to employees and dependents. Any regular employee is eligible for up to a total of three (3) hours of counseling sessions within any six (6) month period per County employee. Up to a maximum of six (6) sessions per calendar year are allowed per family Life Insurance/AD&D: County pays for a $20,000 BASIC life insurance policy for each employee. Two other VOLUNTARY life insurance plans available, including AD&D. Disability Insurance: General, Confidential and Management groups participate in the State Disability Insurance. Credit Union: Membership to the Santa Clara Federal Credit Union is available to San Benito County employees. Deferred Compensation: Employees may participate in tax-deferred retirement savings. Three 457 plans are available. Employees may rollover funds from prior 401k or 457 accounts. IRS limits apply. Retirement: Regular employees will be enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system in accordance with the Public Employees' Retirement Law. Employee contributions vary according to bargaining unit. All New Miscellaneous (non-Safety) employees enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system participate in the full formula of 2% at 62. Miscellaneous employees participate in Social Security in addition to CalPERS. New Safety employees are covered by the safety full formula 2.7% at 57. Safety employees contribute 9% of the employee contribution. Safety employees do not participate in Social Security. Supplemental Insurance: Employees may participate in various AFLAC plans such as accident, disability, and cancer insurances. Additionaly, employees can enroll into a pre-tax cafeteria plan and flexible spending accounts including Unreimbursed Medical ($2500) and Dependent Care ($5000). Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Retirement Formula Local MISC 2% @ 62 for New PERS Members Social Security (non-safety) Vacation Based on Continued Years of Service Sick Leave 15 Days Annually Floating Holiday 457 Deferred Compensation Credit Union Flexible Spending Account Employee Assistance Program Group Life Insurance Additional Optional Life Insurances & AD&D Tuition Reimbursement 01 I understand all County employees will be required to take an Oath of Office and will be called upon to act as Disaster Service Workers, when needed. Yes 02 Please be sure to answer the supplemental questions thoroughly and accurately. Applicants are responsible for clearly, completely, and accurately identifying their qualifications. Your responses to the questions must be supported by both the work experience listed on your application as well as your resume. The rating of the supplemental questions may determine your application status and/or rank on the eligible list. Answers such as "see resume" or "see above" will remove you from consideration. I have read and understand the statement above concerning submission of supplemental questionnaire responses. Yes No 03 Do you possess a valid license as a Registered Nurse in California? Yes No 04 Please provide your RN license number here. If you do not have one, write "N/A". 05 Do you possess a certificate as a Public Health Nurse issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing? Yes No 06 Are you proficient in the Spanish language? Yes No 07 Please indicate which positions you are interested in. Bilingual Non-Bilingual Limited-Term Part-Time Required Question Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Description The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Public Health Nurse Intern/Public Health Nurse in the Health and Human Services Department. This position provides the full range of public health nursing services including teaching, health assessment, and counseling services in homes, clinics, schools and community centers in connection with the prevention and control of diseases and adverse health conditions. Public Health Nurses are assigned to specific programs such as Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health, California Children’s Services, Child Health and Disability Prevention, Foster Care and communicable disease control. Performs related work as assigned. Public Health Nurse Intern: is a recruiting and training level class established to qualify candidates for duties as a PHN in Yuba County Health & Human Services Department. Under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform a variety of public health nursing duties in assigned program areas while pursuing a Public Health Nurse Certification. Upon satisfactory completion of the PHN Certification, the PHN Intern are eligible for promotion to the level of PHN. Incumbents who do not successfully complete the PHN certification as prescribed herein may be released from employment. Public Health Nurse: is the entry level in this class series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform a variety of public health nursing duties in assigned program areas. As experience is gained, assignments become more complex and are performed under more general supervision. About Public Health Yuba County Public Health nurses work with individuals, families, and the community in a holistic way. The Social Determinants of Health and the 10 Essential Public Health Services heavily influence our programs and initiatives. This may look like applying fluoride varnish to a child, helping a new mother learn how to breastfeed, assisting a father who is worried about his one year old child’s developmental status and managing a caseload of medically fragile children, children in foster care or developing programs to assist the community achieve wellness. About Yuba County Yuba County is situated in the Northern Sacramento Valley, approximately 40 miles north of the State Capitol in Sacramento and two hours away from San Francisco and Lake Tahoe. The boundaries stretch from the farms and orchards of the valley to the timberlands of the Sierras. Yuba County offers its residents the many advantages of a rural lifestyle away from the pressures of the urban areas. The County’s rivers, lakes and outdoor recreation areas provide excellent hunting, fishing, boating and skiing opportunities. Our County vision is to create a “golden” future for Yuba County by inspiring a community of participation, embracing our unique history, and discovering the wealth of our untapped potential. Job Description URL: https://cms7files.revize.com/yubaca/Yuba%20County/Human%20Resources%20and%20Orga... Job PDF: PHN INTERNPHN MARCH 2024 FLYER.pdf Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate has the ability to assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects and demands; combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions, be self-motivated, skilled communicator, organized, advanced computer skills as well as skill in providing excellent nursing services in a variety of settings. Additionally, assesses patient status and needs and takes appropriate action to provide for the modification of treatment plans to maximize care effectiveness. Required Qualifications: Intern Minimum: Graduation from a four year college or university with major coursework in nursing and possession of a license as a Registered Nurse. PHN Minimum: Graduation from a four year college or university with major coursework in nursing and possession of a license as a Registered Nurse and a Public Health Nurse Certificate. PHN Preferred: In addition to the minimum, some experience in nursing. Licenses and Certifications All Levels: The ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver’s license within ten (10) days of employment. Possess a valid license as a Registered Nurse in the State of California. PHN Intern: The ability to obtain a certification as a PHN in the State of California within 12 months of employment with proof of application within 3 months of date of hire. PHN: Possession of valid certification as a PHN in the State of California. Working Conditions: Work in a standard office or clinic setting. Work may require exposure to sources of potentially contagious pathogens in the course of field duties, while wearing personal protective equipment. May be required to work extended hours. May be required to attend meetings outside of normal business hours. Will be required to be available for call back in emergency situations. Benefits MERIT INCREASE : Typically 5% each year for the first 7 years. To access the County salary schedule, please click on this link . RETIREMENT MISCELLANEOUS: Classic: 2% @ 55 New: 2% @ 62 For more information about CalPERS Pension, please visit CalPERS Retirement . SOCIAL SECURITY: Yuba County does not participate in the Social Security Program MEDICARE: Yuba County does participate in the Medicare Program. STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE: SDI provides benefits to employees who are unable to work due to non-work-related illness or injury. Paid Family Leave (PFL) automatically covers persons covered by SDI. MEDICAL: Yuba County offers several medical plan options (HMO and PPO plans available based on eligibility) through CalPERS. To reference the current Rate Sheet, please visit Health Insurance and see General Resources. DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: The County pays 100% of the Basic plan premiums for employee or 80% for employee and eligible dependent(s). Requires participation in Health Insurance benefits. *Health Waiver Opt-out of $250/monthly available with proof of other Non-Covered CA, employer sponsored health care coverage. LIFE INSURANCE: County provides $50,000 in life insurance coverage. Employees may purchase additional coverage for themselves and dependents. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: County paid confidential counseling program for up to 5 visits per incident per eligible family member. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: One Voluntary Deferred Compensation plan is available. UNION AFFILIATION: Yuba County Employee Association (YCEA) . To learn more visit Labor Relations . F or Leave Accrual Rates and Specialty Pays for classifications within the Yuba County Employees Association Bargaining Unit, please reference this Yuba County Employee's Association (YCEA) Benefits Summary . Special Instructions FINAL FILING DEADLINE: *** OPEN UNTIL FILLED*** (Application Review On-going) **It is very important that you check your email (that is on your application) during the duration of this recruitment. We may be communicating periodically about the recruitment, selection and application status via email. IMPORTANT: Due to the coronavirus affecting the county’s ability to safely conduct selection procedures such as, but not limited to: Qualifications Appraisal Panels, Speed Interviews, Written Exams, Departmental Interviews, etc. the Personnel Director may provide direction to postpone or change selection procedures, extend recruitments and/or cancel and pause recruitments as deemed necessary. The Human Resources department is working with departments to provide support to fill critical positions. APPLICATION SCREENING: An official Yuba County employment application must be submitted by final filing deadline. Applications must include copies of valid license(s), certificate(s) and college transcripts and/or diploma. Incomplete applications may be disqualified from further consideration. TO APPLY ON-LINE APPLICATION: Applications may be submitted on-line through CalOpps. Click on the Apply for Job button above to complete the Yuba County employment application. OR HARD COPY APPLICATION: You may access a hard copy of the Yuba County employment application by visiting our website at http://www.yuba.org . Our applications are available in a Microsoft Word format or fillable PDF, or you may pick up these materials in our office located 915 8th Street, Suite 113, Marysville, CA 95901. Hard copies of applications can be submitted to our office in person, by U.S. Mail or by fax at 530-749-7864. Applications must be received by the final filing deadline; postmarks or applications received after the final filing deadline will not be accepted. All applicants will be given written notice regarding the status of their application and selection procedures. The County prefers to communicate via email, if provided, to expedite communication. It is also recommended that applicants review their SPAM mail daily as to not miss any important communication from the County. Communications are sent from two mail servers; Yuba@CalOpps.org and @co.yuba.ca.us. Applicants are responsible for notifying the County of any changes to their contact information, including but not limited to e-mail addresses, mailing addresses, primary and secondary telephone numbers. Applicants must provide the following documents with their application by the filing deadline: Completed Yuba County Employment Application (OnLine or Hard Copy) Supplemental Questionnaire Any Diplomas and Unofficial Transcripts Copies of RN/PHN Certifications (Note: All diplomas or degrees must be from an accredited college or university. To obtain information regarding accreditation, refer to the US Department of Education Office of Post Secondary Education at: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/search.aspx ) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum and preferred requirements are listed above. While the following requirements outline the minimum qualifications, Human Resources reserves the right to select applicants for further consideration who demonstrate the best qualifications match for the job. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee further participation in selection procedures. RECRUITMENT SELECTION PROCESSES: The recruitment process involves multiple steps which may include but are not limited to: Department Interviews (Please note: The entire recruitment process from recruitment opening date to start date could take 6 - 8 weeks for successful candidates). WAIVER OF SELECTION PROCEDURES: When selection procedures have been publicly announced and the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications for the position is five or less, the Human Resources Director may, at her/his discretion; a) Waive the competition entirely and submit the names of the applicants meeting the minimum qualifications to the appointing department, b) Revise the conditions of competition to a more practical basis under the circumstances. EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY LIST: An employment eligibility list is established for those applicants who successfully pass all phases of the examination process. This list will be held for a minimum of six (6) months from the date the list is certified. For each vacancy the top five (5) ranks on the list will be certified to the department for final selection, which will include a departmental interview. DEPARTMENTAL INTERVIEW: The Health & Human Services department will notify the applicant of the date and time of his/her interview. The applicant will be asked a series of questions about his/herself and his/her related experience, education and training that exhibit the knowledge, skills and abilities essential to the job. The applicant may also be asked questions about hypothetical situations to test his/her ability to make decisions and use sound judgment and common sense. E-VERIFY: Yuba County participates in the E-Verify system. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each NEW employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Recruitment Contact Contact phone: (530)749-7865 Contact email: econtreras@co.yuba.ca.us Closing Date/Time: Until filled
Jul 14, 2024
Full Time
Description The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Public Health Nurse Intern/Public Health Nurse in the Health and Human Services Department. This position provides the full range of public health nursing services including teaching, health assessment, and counseling services in homes, clinics, schools and community centers in connection with the prevention and control of diseases and adverse health conditions. Public Health Nurses are assigned to specific programs such as Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health, California Children’s Services, Child Health and Disability Prevention, Foster Care and communicable disease control. Performs related work as assigned. Public Health Nurse Intern: is a recruiting and training level class established to qualify candidates for duties as a PHN in Yuba County Health & Human Services Department. Under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform a variety of public health nursing duties in assigned program areas while pursuing a Public Health Nurse Certification. Upon satisfactory completion of the PHN Certification, the PHN Intern are eligible for promotion to the level of PHN. Incumbents who do not successfully complete the PHN certification as prescribed herein may be released from employment. Public Health Nurse: is the entry level in this class series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform a variety of public health nursing duties in assigned program areas. As experience is gained, assignments become more complex and are performed under more general supervision. About Public Health Yuba County Public Health nurses work with individuals, families, and the community in a holistic way. The Social Determinants of Health and the 10 Essential Public Health Services heavily influence our programs and initiatives. This may look like applying fluoride varnish to a child, helping a new mother learn how to breastfeed, assisting a father who is worried about his one year old child’s developmental status and managing a caseload of medically fragile children, children in foster care or developing programs to assist the community achieve wellness. About Yuba County Yuba County is situated in the Northern Sacramento Valley, approximately 40 miles north of the State Capitol in Sacramento and two hours away from San Francisco and Lake Tahoe. The boundaries stretch from the farms and orchards of the valley to the timberlands of the Sierras. Yuba County offers its residents the many advantages of a rural lifestyle away from the pressures of the urban areas. The County’s rivers, lakes and outdoor recreation areas provide excellent hunting, fishing, boating and skiing opportunities. Our County vision is to create a “golden” future for Yuba County by inspiring a community of participation, embracing our unique history, and discovering the wealth of our untapped potential. Job Description URL: https://cms7files.revize.com/yubaca/Yuba%20County/Human%20Resources%20and%20Orga... Job PDF: PHN INTERNPHN MARCH 2024 FLYER.pdf Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate has the ability to assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects and demands; combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions, be self-motivated, skilled communicator, organized, advanced computer skills as well as skill in providing excellent nursing services in a variety of settings. Additionally, assesses patient status and needs and takes appropriate action to provide for the modification of treatment plans to maximize care effectiveness. Required Qualifications: Intern Minimum: Graduation from a four year college or university with major coursework in nursing and possession of a license as a Registered Nurse. PHN Minimum: Graduation from a four year college or university with major coursework in nursing and possession of a license as a Registered Nurse and a Public Health Nurse Certificate. PHN Preferred: In addition to the minimum, some experience in nursing. Licenses and Certifications All Levels: The ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver’s license within ten (10) days of employment. Possess a valid license as a Registered Nurse in the State of California. PHN Intern: The ability to obtain a certification as a PHN in the State of California within 12 months of employment with proof of application within 3 months of date of hire. PHN: Possession of valid certification as a PHN in the State of California. Working Conditions: Work in a standard office or clinic setting. Work may require exposure to sources of potentially contagious pathogens in the course of field duties, while wearing personal protective equipment. May be required to work extended hours. May be required to attend meetings outside of normal business hours. Will be required to be available for call back in emergency situations. Benefits MERIT INCREASE : Typically 5% each year for the first 7 years. To access the County salary schedule, please click on this link . RETIREMENT MISCELLANEOUS: Classic: 2% @ 55 New: 2% @ 62 For more information about CalPERS Pension, please visit CalPERS Retirement . SOCIAL SECURITY: Yuba County does not participate in the Social Security Program MEDICARE: Yuba County does participate in the Medicare Program. STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE: SDI provides benefits to employees who are unable to work due to non-work-related illness or injury. Paid Family Leave (PFL) automatically covers persons covered by SDI. MEDICAL: Yuba County offers several medical plan options (HMO and PPO plans available based on eligibility) through CalPERS. To reference the current Rate Sheet, please visit Health Insurance and see General Resources. DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: The County pays 100% of the Basic plan premiums for employee or 80% for employee and eligible dependent(s). Requires participation in Health Insurance benefits. *Health Waiver Opt-out of $250/monthly available with proof of other Non-Covered CA, employer sponsored health care coverage. LIFE INSURANCE: County provides $50,000 in life insurance coverage. Employees may purchase additional coverage for themselves and dependents. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: County paid confidential counseling program for up to 5 visits per incident per eligible family member. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: One Voluntary Deferred Compensation plan is available. UNION AFFILIATION: Yuba County Employee Association (YCEA) . To learn more visit Labor Relations . F or Leave Accrual Rates and Specialty Pays for classifications within the Yuba County Employees Association Bargaining Unit, please reference this Yuba County Employee's Association (YCEA) Benefits Summary . Special Instructions FINAL FILING DEADLINE: *** OPEN UNTIL FILLED*** (Application Review On-going) **It is very important that you check your email (that is on your application) during the duration of this recruitment. We may be communicating periodically about the recruitment, selection and application status via email. IMPORTANT: Due to the coronavirus affecting the county’s ability to safely conduct selection procedures such as, but not limited to: Qualifications Appraisal Panels, Speed Interviews, Written Exams, Departmental Interviews, etc. the Personnel Director may provide direction to postpone or change selection procedures, extend recruitments and/or cancel and pause recruitments as deemed necessary. The Human Resources department is working with departments to provide support to fill critical positions. APPLICATION SCREENING: An official Yuba County employment application must be submitted by final filing deadline. Applications must include copies of valid license(s), certificate(s) and college transcripts and/or diploma. Incomplete applications may be disqualified from further consideration. TO APPLY ON-LINE APPLICATION: Applications may be submitted on-line through CalOpps. Click on the Apply for Job button above to complete the Yuba County employment application. OR HARD COPY APPLICATION: You may access a hard copy of the Yuba County employment application by visiting our website at http://www.yuba.org . Our applications are available in a Microsoft Word format or fillable PDF, or you may pick up these materials in our office located 915 8th Street, Suite 113, Marysville, CA 95901. Hard copies of applications can be submitted to our office in person, by U.S. Mail or by fax at 530-749-7864. Applications must be received by the final filing deadline; postmarks or applications received after the final filing deadline will not be accepted. All applicants will be given written notice regarding the status of their application and selection procedures. The County prefers to communicate via email, if provided, to expedite communication. It is also recommended that applicants review their SPAM mail daily as to not miss any important communication from the County. Communications are sent from two mail servers; Yuba@CalOpps.org and @co.yuba.ca.us. Applicants are responsible for notifying the County of any changes to their contact information, including but not limited to e-mail addresses, mailing addresses, primary and secondary telephone numbers. Applicants must provide the following documents with their application by the filing deadline: Completed Yuba County Employment Application (OnLine or Hard Copy) Supplemental Questionnaire Any Diplomas and Unofficial Transcripts Copies of RN/PHN Certifications (Note: All diplomas or degrees must be from an accredited college or university. To obtain information regarding accreditation, refer to the US Department of Education Office of Post Secondary Education at: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/search.aspx ) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum and preferred requirements are listed above. While the following requirements outline the minimum qualifications, Human Resources reserves the right to select applicants for further consideration who demonstrate the best qualifications match for the job. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee further participation in selection procedures. RECRUITMENT SELECTION PROCESSES: The recruitment process involves multiple steps which may include but are not limited to: Department Interviews (Please note: The entire recruitment process from recruitment opening date to start date could take 6 - 8 weeks for successful candidates). WAIVER OF SELECTION PROCEDURES: When selection procedures have been publicly announced and the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications for the position is five or less, the Human Resources Director may, at her/his discretion; a) Waive the competition entirely and submit the names of the applicants meeting the minimum qualifications to the appointing department, b) Revise the conditions of competition to a more practical basis under the circumstances. EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY LIST: An employment eligibility list is established for those applicants who successfully pass all phases of the examination process. This list will be held for a minimum of six (6) months from the date the list is certified. For each vacancy the top five (5) ranks on the list will be certified to the department for final selection, which will include a departmental interview. DEPARTMENTAL INTERVIEW: The Health & Human Services department will notify the applicant of the date and time of his/her interview. The applicant will be asked a series of questions about his/herself and his/her related experience, education and training that exhibit the knowledge, skills and abilities essential to the job. The applicant may also be asked questions about hypothetical situations to test his/her ability to make decisions and use sound judgment and common sense. E-VERIFY: Yuba County participates in the E-Verify system. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each NEW employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Recruitment Contact Contact phone: (530)749-7865 Contact email: econtreras@co.yuba.ca.us Closing Date/Time: Until filled
Cal State University (CSU) Fresno
5241 N Maple Ave, Fresno, CA 93740, USA
Director of Fundraising for the College of Science and Mathematics (Administrator II) Compensation and Benefits The Anticipated Hiring Salary is $80,000 - $92,000 per year and is competitive and negotiable depending on the strength of qualifications. This is a CSU Management Personnel Plan (MPP) position. The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here . Job Summary The Director of Fundraising for College of Science and Mathematics reports to the Associate Vice President for Development and Comprehensive Campaigns, in close cooperation with the Dean of the College of Science and Mathematics and is a member of the University Advancement team. The incumbent is responsible for managing and facilitating the College of Science and Mathematics efforts in fundraising. The Director of Development is responsible for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major and principal gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations. The Director, in partnership with the Dean, will plan and implement development and campaign strategies on behalf of the College of Science and Mathematics, including providing staff support to one or more advisory groups that are philanthropically focused. The College of Science and Mathematics is dedicated to the holistic preparation of the next generation of scientists and mathematicians for vital and diverse careers in STEM using innovative High Impact Practices. The college focuses on providing over 4,500 student majors with rich opportunities for innovative laboratory research, fieldwork, and community-based learning experiences. The college graduates the next generation of scientists and mathematicians, teachers, technicians, health professionals and field researchers who provide solutions to complex real-world, interdisciplinary challenges facing the Central Valley, including in food, water, energy, health, and sustainability. The college hosts seven departments ranging from biology to psychology as well as the STEM Education Center, the Downing Planetarium, the Advising and Resources Center (ARC), and the Center for Access to Science for All (CASA). Faculty offer cutting-edge research opportunities for students and support groundbreaking instruction that integrates teaching and research across interdisciplinary curriculum. Each year, faculty and students typically co-author over 150 publications and make over 350 conference presentations at regional, national, and international meetings. Some of the key areas of research include cancer treatment, biotechnology, neuroscience, environmental science, cybersecurity, and applied mathematics/data science. The college includes 108 full-time tenure-track faculty that typically bring in over $5M a year in grants and contracts to support collaborative research with students. The college aims to expand and strengthen student success, community outreach efforts, and networks and partnerships by recruiting innovative new faculty, staff, and postdoctoral scholars while establishing state-of-the-art laboratories, research facilities, and enhanced classroom spaces. The college aspires to serve as a national model for R2/comprehensive universities in the integration of teaching and research and STEM education for diverse students and as a regional and state leader in educational outreach and community service. Key Qualifications Demonstrated track record in working with individuals and groups, ability to work as a member of a team, recognition of the importance of education to individuals and society as a whole. Exposure to management, including budgetary responsibilities. Excellent interpersonal skills, strong written and oral communication skills. Highly motivated and proven self-starter, creative and entrepreneurial characteristics. Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of the university from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds. Flexibility to travel as needed to develop and maintain relationships. Competency and experience with the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, and the internet. History of regular attendance and positive performance evaluations. To view the full list of qualifications and job responsibilities, please click the Position Description button above. Education and Experience Bachelor's degree required from a regionally accredited institution. Minimum of four years of increasingly responsible and successful fundraising experience or professional experience with transferable skills such as sales, marketing, or public relations. Experience with a nonprofit organization. Experience with comprehensive campaigns and/or specific experience in major gift solicitation, corporate/foundation relations, or constituent relations. Preferred Skills: Master's or other advanced degree preferred. Experience/background in higher education. Experience with alumni/donor databases and campus applications such as Advance, Reeher or Raiser’s Edge. Department Summary University Advancement fosters pride and connections that result in loyalty and giving for Fresno State. The division works with alumni, friends, and our community to broaden the resources available to the University, thereby strengthening the impact of higher education to prepare the next generation of leaders and to elevate our beloved San Joaquin Valley and beyond to the world. Providing engagement opportunities is a primary role of the division, with every interaction focused on increasing partnerships with Fresno State and its mission. University Advancement ensures that a strong brand inspires and deepens the University’s bond with the public it serves. As such, it advances communications that uplift the image and reputation of the University and supports the University’s strategic plan. Deadline & Application Instructions Applications received by July 24, 2024 will be given full consideration by the search committee. Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee. Please click “Apply Now” to complete the employment application for California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following: 1) their most recent resumé/vitae, 2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications and interest, and 3) contact information for three professional references. Fresno State California State University, Fresno is one of 23 campuses in the California State University System. The University's mission is to boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery, Diversity and Distinction. The current student population is more than 25,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and across the globe. Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi-ethnic population of over 527,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The campus is within driving distance of Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Monterey Peninsula, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce. Equal Employment Opportunity Information California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status. Fresno State's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. COVID19 Vaccination Policy Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy , it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. Questions may be sent to hr@csufresno.edu . Supplemental Information Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with California State University, Fresno. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Fresno State has identified as sensitive. The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. This position may be a "designated position" under the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This will require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within six (6) months of assuming office and every two (2) years thereafter. Fresno State is a tobacco-free, smoke-free and vapor-free campus. Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. (e.g. H1-B Visas) Advertised: Jun 24 2024 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Closing Date/Time:
Jul 14, 2024
Director of Fundraising for the College of Science and Mathematics (Administrator II) Compensation and Benefits The Anticipated Hiring Salary is $80,000 - $92,000 per year and is competitive and negotiable depending on the strength of qualifications. This is a CSU Management Personnel Plan (MPP) position. The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here . Job Summary The Director of Fundraising for College of Science and Mathematics reports to the Associate Vice President for Development and Comprehensive Campaigns, in close cooperation with the Dean of the College of Science and Mathematics and is a member of the University Advancement team. The incumbent is responsible for managing and facilitating the College of Science and Mathematics efforts in fundraising. The Director of Development is responsible for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major and principal gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations. The Director, in partnership with the Dean, will plan and implement development and campaign strategies on behalf of the College of Science and Mathematics, including providing staff support to one or more advisory groups that are philanthropically focused. The College of Science and Mathematics is dedicated to the holistic preparation of the next generation of scientists and mathematicians for vital and diverse careers in STEM using innovative High Impact Practices. The college focuses on providing over 4,500 student majors with rich opportunities for innovative laboratory research, fieldwork, and community-based learning experiences. The college graduates the next generation of scientists and mathematicians, teachers, technicians, health professionals and field researchers who provide solutions to complex real-world, interdisciplinary challenges facing the Central Valley, including in food, water, energy, health, and sustainability. The college hosts seven departments ranging from biology to psychology as well as the STEM Education Center, the Downing Planetarium, the Advising and Resources Center (ARC), and the Center for Access to Science for All (CASA). Faculty offer cutting-edge research opportunities for students and support groundbreaking instruction that integrates teaching and research across interdisciplinary curriculum. Each year, faculty and students typically co-author over 150 publications and make over 350 conference presentations at regional, national, and international meetings. Some of the key areas of research include cancer treatment, biotechnology, neuroscience, environmental science, cybersecurity, and applied mathematics/data science. The college includes 108 full-time tenure-track faculty that typically bring in over $5M a year in grants and contracts to support collaborative research with students. The college aims to expand and strengthen student success, community outreach efforts, and networks and partnerships by recruiting innovative new faculty, staff, and postdoctoral scholars while establishing state-of-the-art laboratories, research facilities, and enhanced classroom spaces. The college aspires to serve as a national model for R2/comprehensive universities in the integration of teaching and research and STEM education for diverse students and as a regional and state leader in educational outreach and community service. Key Qualifications Demonstrated track record in working with individuals and groups, ability to work as a member of a team, recognition of the importance of education to individuals and society as a whole. Exposure to management, including budgetary responsibilities. Excellent interpersonal skills, strong written and oral communication skills. Highly motivated and proven self-starter, creative and entrepreneurial characteristics. Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of the university from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds. Flexibility to travel as needed to develop and maintain relationships. Competency and experience with the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, and the internet. History of regular attendance and positive performance evaluations. To view the full list of qualifications and job responsibilities, please click the Position Description button above. Education and Experience Bachelor's degree required from a regionally accredited institution. Minimum of four years of increasingly responsible and successful fundraising experience or professional experience with transferable skills such as sales, marketing, or public relations. Experience with a nonprofit organization. Experience with comprehensive campaigns and/or specific experience in major gift solicitation, corporate/foundation relations, or constituent relations. Preferred Skills: Master's or other advanced degree preferred. Experience/background in higher education. Experience with alumni/donor databases and campus applications such as Advance, Reeher or Raiser’s Edge. Department Summary University Advancement fosters pride and connections that result in loyalty and giving for Fresno State. The division works with alumni, friends, and our community to broaden the resources available to the University, thereby strengthening the impact of higher education to prepare the next generation of leaders and to elevate our beloved San Joaquin Valley and beyond to the world. Providing engagement opportunities is a primary role of the division, with every interaction focused on increasing partnerships with Fresno State and its mission. University Advancement ensures that a strong brand inspires and deepens the University’s bond with the public it serves. As such, it advances communications that uplift the image and reputation of the University and supports the University’s strategic plan. Deadline & Application Instructions Applications received by July 24, 2024 will be given full consideration by the search committee. Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee. Please click “Apply Now” to complete the employment application for California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following: 1) their most recent resumé/vitae, 2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications and interest, and 3) contact information for three professional references. Fresno State California State University, Fresno is one of 23 campuses in the California State University System. The University's mission is to boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery, Diversity and Distinction. The current student population is more than 25,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and across the globe. Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi-ethnic population of over 527,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The campus is within driving distance of Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Monterey Peninsula, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce. Equal Employment Opportunity Information California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status. Fresno State's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. COVID19 Vaccination Policy Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy , it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. Questions may be sent to hr@csufresno.edu . Supplemental Information Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with California State University, Fresno. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Fresno State has identified as sensitive. The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. This position may be a "designated position" under the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This will require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within six (6) months of assuming office and every two (2) years thereafter. Fresno State is a tobacco-free, smoke-free and vapor-free campus. Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. (e.g. H1-B Visas) Advertised: Jun 24 2024 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Closing Date/Time:
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information EXAMINATION NUMBER: PH5005E FIRST DAY OF FILING: Monday, August 7, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity No out of class experience will be accepted. SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION: This position is subject to the provisions of the Management Appraisal of Performance Plan (MAPP). Initial salary placement and subsequent salary adjustments will be made in accordance with MAPP guidelines and regulations. DEFINITION: Assists in the planning, direction, coordination, and evaluation of Public Health Laboratory technical and administrative operations and services in the Department of Public Health. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: The one position allocable to this class reports to the Public Health Laboratory Director and, under general direction and guidance, assists in the planning, direction, and evaluation of public health laboratory operations, activities, and services. This responsibility includes planning, directing, assigning, and evaluating the work of major technical laboratory sections including Bacteriology/Parasitology, Mycobacteriology, Virology, and Immunology; and providing supervision and guidance to public health microbiologist supervisors. The Public Health Laboratory Assistant Director also assists in the development and formulation of public health laboratory policies, procedures, and objectives in support of various clinical, medical, and environmental health programs and the prevention of communicable disease and other public health-related illnesses. In addition, this position assists in the management and control of the laboratory's budget, personnel, and other administrative functions. Essential Job Functions Assists in planning, organizing, and directing laboratory operations and in the administration and implementation of laboratory objectives, policies, and procedures to ensure effective and efficient services and compliance with established standards, rules, and regulations. Assists the Public Health Laboratory Director in the development, implementation, and assessment of long-range and short-term goals; conducts studies and analyzes reports and makes recommendations concerning laboratory staffing, organization, budget, and work flow. Coordinates Public Health Laboratory operations and services with the operations of other local, state, Public Health and personal health programs. Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates the work of supervisory staffs of major laboratory sections including Bacteriology/Parasitology, Mycobacteriology, Virology, and Immunology and determines operational priorities. Directs the development and preparation of grant/contract applications and progress reports and monitors and controls related expenditures. Plans and implements policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, State and Federal regulations; ensures that laboratory testing meets the State and Federal mandated protocols. Conducts validation and verification studies of new methodologies and instrumentations, analyzes results and prepares reports and recommendations. Manages special projects or assignments as directed by the Public Health Laboratory Director, as needed. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A Doctoral degree* from an accredited college or university in chemical, physical, biological science, or related field -or- Graduation from an approved** medical school. -AND- Three years of relevant*** laboratory work experience in a CLIA 88 certified or accredited**** clinical or public health laboratory, two years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity***** -or- One year of experience at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Public Health Microbiology Supervisor II, d irecting through subordinate supervising microbiologists the technical and administrative activities of several public health laboratory units. LICENSE(S) AND CERTIFICATE(S) REQUIRED: 1. A Public Health Microbiologist's certificate ****** issued by the California State Department of Public Health. Applicants must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title(s) of your required license and certificate, the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required license as specified in the Selection Requirements. The required license and/or certificate must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted. 2. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *In order to receive credit for your Doctorate degree, you must include a legible copy of the Official Diploma, Official Transcript(s), or Official Letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization and the date the degree was awarded, with Registrar's signature and/or school seal with your online application at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov . Foreign degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited institutions standards by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) . See Employment Information under Accreditation Information . **An approved Medical School is a medical school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). For a full list of accredited programs, click here . ***Relevant laboratory experience is defined as clinical diagnostic or public health surveillance work or closely related experience. ****Accredited by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) or the College of American Pathologists (CAP). *****Supervisory capacity is defined as plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the work of subordinate staff. ******Prior to appointment, applicants must be certified as a California Public Health Microbiologist or have been issued a temporary certificate by the California State Department of Public Health for those applicants who meet the requirements for admission to the next scheduled examination. Certification must be obtained within twelve (12) months from appointment. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Additional points will be awarded for additional supervisory capacity experience in relevant laboratory work experience in a CLIA 88 certified or accredited clinical or public health laboratory or for additional experience at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Public Health Microbiology Supervisor II. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: Once we have determined that you meet our minimum requirements the examination process will consist of an evaluation of experience based on application information, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire information submitted at the time of filing weighted 100%. Applicants must meet the Minimum Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination (evaluation of experience) to be added to the Eligible Register (hiring list). Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment. SPECIAL INFORMATION ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. Complete applications will be processed on an as received basis and promulgated to the Eligible Register accordingly. VACANCY INFORMATION: The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION How to Apply Applications must be submitted ONLINE ONLY . Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 pm deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button located on this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Any required documents and/or additional information, if any, must be received with your application at the time of filing online or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements. Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely and correctly to receive full credit for any relevant education, training, and job experience you include. In the space provided for education, include the names and addresses of schools attended, dates attended, degree received, and degree major. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job/position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and detailed description of work and duties performed. If the application and/or Supplemental Questionnaire is/are incomplete, the application will be REJECTED. IMPORTANT NOTES: Please note that ALL information supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT . Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification(s) and/or Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. In doing so your application will be dispositioned as INCOMPLETE and will not be accepted. Comments such as "SEE RESUME" or "SEE APPLICATION" will not be considered a valid response; therefore, using such statements will also result in your application being rejected as INCOMPLETE . ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the in equalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will follow all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. 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. Check the website for updated information at https://lacountylibrary.org. NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 659-6546 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077 Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst Exam Number: PH5005E Department Contact Phone: (323) 659-6546 Department Contact E-mail: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Jul 14, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information EXAMINATION NUMBER: PH5005E FIRST DAY OF FILING: Monday, August 7, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity No out of class experience will be accepted. SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION: This position is subject to the provisions of the Management Appraisal of Performance Plan (MAPP). Initial salary placement and subsequent salary adjustments will be made in accordance with MAPP guidelines and regulations. DEFINITION: Assists in the planning, direction, coordination, and evaluation of Public Health Laboratory technical and administrative operations and services in the Department of Public Health. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: The one position allocable to this class reports to the Public Health Laboratory Director and, under general direction and guidance, assists in the planning, direction, and evaluation of public health laboratory operations, activities, and services. This responsibility includes planning, directing, assigning, and evaluating the work of major technical laboratory sections including Bacteriology/Parasitology, Mycobacteriology, Virology, and Immunology; and providing supervision and guidance to public health microbiologist supervisors. The Public Health Laboratory Assistant Director also assists in the development and formulation of public health laboratory policies, procedures, and objectives in support of various clinical, medical, and environmental health programs and the prevention of communicable disease and other public health-related illnesses. In addition, this position assists in the management and control of the laboratory's budget, personnel, and other administrative functions. Essential Job Functions Assists in planning, organizing, and directing laboratory operations and in the administration and implementation of laboratory objectives, policies, and procedures to ensure effective and efficient services and compliance with established standards, rules, and regulations. Assists the Public Health Laboratory Director in the development, implementation, and assessment of long-range and short-term goals; conducts studies and analyzes reports and makes recommendations concerning laboratory staffing, organization, budget, and work flow. Coordinates Public Health Laboratory operations and services with the operations of other local, state, Public Health and personal health programs. Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates the work of supervisory staffs of major laboratory sections including Bacteriology/Parasitology, Mycobacteriology, Virology, and Immunology and determines operational priorities. Directs the development and preparation of grant/contract applications and progress reports and monitors and controls related expenditures. Plans and implements policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, State and Federal regulations; ensures that laboratory testing meets the State and Federal mandated protocols. Conducts validation and verification studies of new methodologies and instrumentations, analyzes results and prepares reports and recommendations. Manages special projects or assignments as directed by the Public Health Laboratory Director, as needed. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A Doctoral degree* from an accredited college or university in chemical, physical, biological science, or related field -or- Graduation from an approved** medical school. -AND- Three years of relevant*** laboratory work experience in a CLIA 88 certified or accredited**** clinical or public health laboratory, two years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity***** -or- One year of experience at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Public Health Microbiology Supervisor II, d irecting through subordinate supervising microbiologists the technical and administrative activities of several public health laboratory units. LICENSE(S) AND CERTIFICATE(S) REQUIRED: 1. A Public Health Microbiologist's certificate ****** issued by the California State Department of Public Health. Applicants must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title(s) of your required license and certificate, the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required license as specified in the Selection Requirements. The required license and/or certificate must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted. 2. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *In order to receive credit for your Doctorate degree, you must include a legible copy of the Official Diploma, Official Transcript(s), or Official Letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization and the date the degree was awarded, with Registrar's signature and/or school seal with your online application at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov . Foreign degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited institutions standards by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) . See Employment Information under Accreditation Information . **An approved Medical School is a medical school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). For a full list of accredited programs, click here . ***Relevant laboratory experience is defined as clinical diagnostic or public health surveillance work or closely related experience. ****Accredited by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) or the College of American Pathologists (CAP). *****Supervisory capacity is defined as plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the work of subordinate staff. ******Prior to appointment, applicants must be certified as a California Public Health Microbiologist or have been issued a temporary certificate by the California State Department of Public Health for those applicants who meet the requirements for admission to the next scheduled examination. Certification must be obtained within twelve (12) months from appointment. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Additional points will be awarded for additional supervisory capacity experience in relevant laboratory work experience in a CLIA 88 certified or accredited clinical or public health laboratory or for additional experience at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Public Health Microbiology Supervisor II. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: Once we have determined that you meet our minimum requirements the examination process will consist of an evaluation of experience based on application information, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire information submitted at the time of filing weighted 100%. Applicants must meet the Minimum Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination (evaluation of experience) to be added to the Eligible Register (hiring list). Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment. SPECIAL INFORMATION ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. Complete applications will be processed on an as received basis and promulgated to the Eligible Register accordingly. VACANCY INFORMATION: The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION How to Apply Applications must be submitted ONLINE ONLY . Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 pm deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button located on this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Any required documents and/or additional information, if any, must be received with your application at the time of filing online or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements. Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely and correctly to receive full credit for any relevant education, training, and job experience you include. In the space provided for education, include the names and addresses of schools attended, dates attended, degree received, and degree major. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job/position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and detailed description of work and duties performed. If the application and/or Supplemental Questionnaire is/are incomplete, the application will be REJECTED. IMPORTANT NOTES: Please note that ALL information supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT . Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification(s) and/or Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. In doing so your application will be dispositioned as INCOMPLETE and will not be accepted. Comments such as "SEE RESUME" or "SEE APPLICATION" will not be considered a valid response; therefore, using such statements will also result in your application being rejected as INCOMPLETE . ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the in equalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will follow all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. 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. Check the website for updated information at https://lacountylibrary.org. NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 659-6546 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077 Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst Exam Number: PH5005E Department Contact Phone: (323) 659-6546 Department Contact E-mail: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Sacramento County, CA
Sacramento, California, United States
The Position This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 1/16/24, 2/20/24, 3/18/24, 4/15/24, 5/20/24, 6/17/24, 7/15/24, 8/19/24, 9/16/24, 10/15/24 Level I - $9,002.75 - $10,942.83/month Level II - $9,429.08 - $11,463.08/month Note: Vacancies may be permanent or intermittent on-call(per-diem). Note: For additional nursing opportunities please see Registered Nurse DCF Level I/II , Psychiatric Nurse Public Health Nurse class has two levels: (Level II) is the full journey level and (Level I) is designed to recruit nurses who do not meet the experience requirements for the full journey level. Incumbents works under supervision of a Supervising Public Nurse and may receive work direction from a Senior Public Health Nurse, or receive supervision from a higher level nurse, or receive supervision from a higher level health program manager with medical direction as needed from a physician or professional nurse, depending on job assignment. The focus of duties is on providing standard public health nursing services to individuals and families in homes, in group settings, in specialized clinics and in public health centers; or, assisting in a public health program focusing on one specific client group. Incumbents may be designated as nurse-in-charge or nurse-of-the-day for specific shifts or special-purpose-clinic assignments and when so designated may give work direction to other employees. Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of Professional public health nursing principles, procedures and techniques State of California laws and regulations on nursing practices Normal course of illnesses and disabilities, and their treatment Family planning methods Pre-natal, pregnancy and post-natal nutrition and medical care Infant and child care, growth, and development, including common illnesses Case management techniques and the care and treatment of high risk, physically impaired and developmentally disabled infants and children Substance abuse symptoms and intervention techniques Mental illness symptoms and intervention techniques Symptoms, prevention, reporting requirements and treatment of child and adult abuse and neglect Normal and abnormal family dynamics Basic techniques of organizing and conducting classes and training sessions on a variety of health subjects Basic individual and group counseling techniques applicable to public health nursing Common public and community health care resources Social and economic factors influencing individual and community health; Differing cultural, religious and social attitudes about hygiene, family planning, child care, and health treatment Proper handling and administering of biological Proper handling of contaminated items Causes, control, detection, prevention and treatment of common communicable diseases, environmentally based illnesses, sexually transmitted diseases, and food and water-borne illnesses; Basic procedures for conducting epidemiological investigations Standard medical record-keeping Ability to Affectively communicate with and gain the cooperation of clients, and potential clients, of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds Work cooperatively with other health and social service providers Effectively conduct interviews of patients and families to gain information to evaluate their medical situation Determine and apply effective means of intervening in cases of mental illness, and substance abuse Conduct and participate in in-service education and training Effectively demonstrate and teach care of infants, children, the disabled and chronically ill to individuals in their homes Effectively teach public group classes Gain cooperation of patients and other individuals in investigating and treating communicable diseases and environmentally based illnesses Tolerate unsanitary homes Learn and comply with laws, rules, regulations, protocols, and procedures, including security requirements, applicable to the work unit Recognize, and avoid or defuse, potentially dangerous situations and hostile people Accurately evaluate cases to determine caseload priorities Plan routes and schedule in-home visits to make the most effective use of time Learn to operate slide and movie projectors, and use other teaching aids Maintain patient confidentiality Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications (Level I) The registration and licensure requirements below. (Level II) Six months of experience as a licensed/certified Public Health Nurse performing public health nursing duties. Notes: 1. Experience requirements are stated as full-time work; to convert part-time to full-time equivalency: 173.6 hours = 21.7 days = 1 work month. 2. Required experience may be paid or unpaid Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice. General Qualifications License / Certificate / Registration Requirements: All persons appointed to these classes must possess and maintain a current Registered Nurse license and public health nurse specialty certificate issued by the state of California. All persons appointed to these classes must possess and maintain a current California driver's license, class III or higher; failure to maintain such license may be cause for disciplinary action in accordance with Civil Service Commission Rules. Persons appointed to these classes will be required to have, or obtain, and maintain a valid CPR certificate. Note: Failure to maintain such license and certification may be cause for disciplinary action in accordance with Civil Service Commission Rules. Other Requirements: Some positions in the classes of Public Health Nurse and Senior Public Health Nurse may require the ability to communicate fluently in a language other than English, in addition to English. When required, the special skills may be used in the performance of typical tasks shown in the "Example of Duties" in this class specification. In addition, incumbents translate and interpret using standard English and a language other than standard English; and/or act as a consultant to others regarding the needs and problems presented by individuals of different languages and cultural backgrounds. The Civil Service Commission approved the use of selective certification for special skills for the classes of Public Health Nurse and Senior Public Health Nurse on May 12, 1989. Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification (Level I & II) is six (6) months. Application and Testing Information APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply. County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 www.SacCountyJobs.net Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date. Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified. A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response. Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered. Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted. If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed , therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete. FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%) All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job. All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) For information regarding County jobs: www.saccountyjobs.net Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change. We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at dco@saccounty.gov or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS As an employee of the County of Sacramento, there will be a variety of benefits available to you. These benefits currently include: health, dental and life insurance; flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost; and an employee assistance program (EAP). GENERAL BENEFITS: Most employee benefits are similar to the following for all County employees. However, some benefits differ, depending on the employee representation unit to which the employee's job classification is assigned. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the Sacramento County Department of Benefits or by visiting www.saccountyjobs.net. TEMPORARY POSITIONS: Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions. The explanations of benefits applies to employees in regular positions. SALARY STEP INCREASES: The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% are given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained. PAY: All employees are paid bi-weekly via direct deposit into the employee's bank account. The pay period covers fourteen (14) calendar days, starting on a Sunday and ending on the second Saturday thereafter. Salaries are generally paid on the Friday following the end of the pay period. Employees can set up their direct deposit and access their pay information via Employee Self Service in MySacCounty. VACATION: Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days. HOLIDAYS: 14.5 holidays per year as recognized. SICK LEAVE: Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation. Upon retirement, unused sick leave is converted to retirement service credit. PARENTAL LEAVE: Entitles a regular County employee, with at least one year of continuous employment, to schedule a paid parental leave of up to 160 hours upon the birth or during the process of an adoption of a minor child. Parental leave shall be approved by the employee's appointing authority, except where the granting of the parental leave request would unduly interfere with or cause severe hardship upon department operations. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Dependent upon union agreements, regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies are eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement. RETIREMENT: Social Security and Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System coverage. HEALTH INSURANCE: The County offers a variety of health plan design options to fit individual needs. DENTAL INSURANCE: The County provides a comprehensive dental benefit program for regular full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents. This plan pays on a set fee schedule that varies by procedure. Any amount over the fee schedule is the employee's responsibility. The yearly maximum is $2,000 per person, not including orthodontia. The orthodontic benefit is 50% of covered charges with a lifetime maximum of $1,000 per person. LIFE INSURANCE: The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit of $15,000 to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: The County offers a Deferred Compensation Program which enables employees to save in a systematic way without paying income tax on either the payroll deduction or the earned interest, prior to withdrawal. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as: Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions Marriage or Family Relationships Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care Alcohol and Drug Abuse WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM: The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses. DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT: Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working. MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT: The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan. WORKERS' COMPENSATION: In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California. SACRAMENTO CREDIT UNION: The credit union offers loan facilities and systematic saving plans through payroll deduction. SELECTION AND PLACEMENT Sacramento County encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, gender, disability, political affiliation, or age. Certain age limits may be required by law, ordinance, or Civil Service direction for specific classifications such as those identified with hazardous occupations. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Please read carefully the "Minimum Qualifications" section of your announcement. You must meet those qualifications by the application deadline date unless otherwise specified. Your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications by the application deadline date, or it will not be accepted. All statements are subject to verification. "Experience" means full-time paid experience unless the announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS: If the announcement indicates the examination is given on a promotional basis, candidates must hold permanent status in Sacramento County Civil Service by the application deadline date and must meet the minimum qualifications. OPEN EXAMINATIONS: Any person who meets the minimum qualifications may apply. CONTINUOUS FILING EXAMINATIONS: Applicants are eligible to reapply to and retake a continuous filing exam after 6 months from the date the previous exam results was received. ELIGIBLE LISTS: Names of qualified persons who made a passing score on an examination are entered, in order of their final grades, on an eligible list. To fill each vacancy, the hiring department will make a selection from among the top three ranks on the employment lists. EXAMINATION RATINGS: Unless otherwise stated on the announcement: To be successful, candidates must obtain a rating of at least 70% on each part of the examination. This may be an adjusted score or an arithmetic 70% of the total possible score as determined by the Director. APPEAL PROCESS: Persons who believe their applications have been improperly rejected may request the Employment Services Division to review its decision to reject the application. If the applicant desires to submit additional proof of qualifications, such proof must be received by Personnel Services not less than two (2) calendar days prior to the scheduled date for the examination. Persons who are disqualified in any phase of the examination may appeal such adverse action, in writing, to the Civil Service Commission, 700 H Street, Room 2640, Sacramento, CA 95814, telephone: (916) 874-5586. Such appeals must be filed within thirty (30) calendar days after notice of the adverse action was mailed to the candidate. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs): https://personnel.saccounty.net/Pages/EmploymentServicesFAQs.aspx OTHER INFORMATION VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes. "Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty. CITIZENSHIP OR AUTHORIZED ALIEN REQUIREMENT: As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all County employees must be United States citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Proof of citizenship or authorized status will be required prior to appointment. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE: Some County Civil Service positions are covered by financial disclosure requirements intended to identify potential conflicts of interest. CONCURRENT EMPLOYMENT: No employee may concurrently occupy more than one County position. SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE APPLICATION): Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that: Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission. PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION & DRUG TESTING: The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment to positions must pass a medical examination and a drug test, administered by the County at no cost to the applicant. DRIVER LICENSE: Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required for some positions. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Regular positions are subject to a probationary period which is an extension of the selection process. Unless otherwise indicated on the announcement, the probationary period is six (6) months. AGENCY SHOP/FAIR SHARE FEE: Some positions require, as a condition of continued employment, that the person either: 1. Become a union member; 2. Pay a fair share fee to the union; or, 3. Meet specific requirements under which an equivalent amount must be paid to a charity. FINGERPRINTING AND CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS: Fingerprinting and criminal record checks are required for some positions. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Jul 14, 2024
The Position This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 1/16/24, 2/20/24, 3/18/24, 4/15/24, 5/20/24, 6/17/24, 7/15/24, 8/19/24, 9/16/24, 10/15/24 Level I - $9,002.75 - $10,942.83/month Level II - $9,429.08 - $11,463.08/month Note: Vacancies may be permanent or intermittent on-call(per-diem). Note: For additional nursing opportunities please see Registered Nurse DCF Level I/II , Psychiatric Nurse Public Health Nurse class has two levels: (Level II) is the full journey level and (Level I) is designed to recruit nurses who do not meet the experience requirements for the full journey level. Incumbents works under supervision of a Supervising Public Nurse and may receive work direction from a Senior Public Health Nurse, or receive supervision from a higher level nurse, or receive supervision from a higher level health program manager with medical direction as needed from a physician or professional nurse, depending on job assignment. The focus of duties is on providing standard public health nursing services to individuals and families in homes, in group settings, in specialized clinics and in public health centers; or, assisting in a public health program focusing on one specific client group. Incumbents may be designated as nurse-in-charge or nurse-of-the-day for specific shifts or special-purpose-clinic assignments and when so designated may give work direction to other employees. Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of Professional public health nursing principles, procedures and techniques State of California laws and regulations on nursing practices Normal course of illnesses and disabilities, and their treatment Family planning methods Pre-natal, pregnancy and post-natal nutrition and medical care Infant and child care, growth, and development, including common illnesses Case management techniques and the care and treatment of high risk, physically impaired and developmentally disabled infants and children Substance abuse symptoms and intervention techniques Mental illness symptoms and intervention techniques Symptoms, prevention, reporting requirements and treatment of child and adult abuse and neglect Normal and abnormal family dynamics Basic techniques of organizing and conducting classes and training sessions on a variety of health subjects Basic individual and group counseling techniques applicable to public health nursing Common public and community health care resources Social and economic factors influencing individual and community health; Differing cultural, religious and social attitudes about hygiene, family planning, child care, and health treatment Proper handling and administering of biological Proper handling of contaminated items Causes, control, detection, prevention and treatment of common communicable diseases, environmentally based illnesses, sexually transmitted diseases, and food and water-borne illnesses; Basic procedures for conducting epidemiological investigations Standard medical record-keeping Ability to Affectively communicate with and gain the cooperation of clients, and potential clients, of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds Work cooperatively with other health and social service providers Effectively conduct interviews of patients and families to gain information to evaluate their medical situation Determine and apply effective means of intervening in cases of mental illness, and substance abuse Conduct and participate in in-service education and training Effectively demonstrate and teach care of infants, children, the disabled and chronically ill to individuals in their homes Effectively teach public group classes Gain cooperation of patients and other individuals in investigating and treating communicable diseases and environmentally based illnesses Tolerate unsanitary homes Learn and comply with laws, rules, regulations, protocols, and procedures, including security requirements, applicable to the work unit Recognize, and avoid or defuse, potentially dangerous situations and hostile people Accurately evaluate cases to determine caseload priorities Plan routes and schedule in-home visits to make the most effective use of time Learn to operate slide and movie projectors, and use other teaching aids Maintain patient confidentiality Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications (Level I) The registration and licensure requirements below. (Level II) Six months of experience as a licensed/certified Public Health Nurse performing public health nursing duties. Notes: 1. Experience requirements are stated as full-time work; to convert part-time to full-time equivalency: 173.6 hours = 21.7 days = 1 work month. 2. Required experience may be paid or unpaid Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice. General Qualifications License / Certificate / Registration Requirements: All persons appointed to these classes must possess and maintain a current Registered Nurse license and public health nurse specialty certificate issued by the state of California. All persons appointed to these classes must possess and maintain a current California driver's license, class III or higher; failure to maintain such license may be cause for disciplinary action in accordance with Civil Service Commission Rules. Persons appointed to these classes will be required to have, or obtain, and maintain a valid CPR certificate. Note: Failure to maintain such license and certification may be cause for disciplinary action in accordance with Civil Service Commission Rules. Other Requirements: Some positions in the classes of Public Health Nurse and Senior Public Health Nurse may require the ability to communicate fluently in a language other than English, in addition to English. When required, the special skills may be used in the performance of typical tasks shown in the "Example of Duties" in this class specification. In addition, incumbents translate and interpret using standard English and a language other than standard English; and/or act as a consultant to others regarding the needs and problems presented by individuals of different languages and cultural backgrounds. The Civil Service Commission approved the use of selective certification for special skills for the classes of Public Health Nurse and Senior Public Health Nurse on May 12, 1989. Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification (Level I & II) is six (6) months. Application and Testing Information APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply. County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 www.SacCountyJobs.net Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date. Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified. A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response. Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered. Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted. If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed , therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete. FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%) All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job. All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) For information regarding County jobs: www.saccountyjobs.net Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change. We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at dco@saccounty.gov or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS As an employee of the County of Sacramento, there will be a variety of benefits available to you. These benefits currently include: health, dental and life insurance; flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost; and an employee assistance program (EAP). GENERAL BENEFITS: Most employee benefits are similar to the following for all County employees. However, some benefits differ, depending on the employee representation unit to which the employee's job classification is assigned. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the Sacramento County Department of Benefits or by visiting www.saccountyjobs.net. TEMPORARY POSITIONS: Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions. The explanations of benefits applies to employees in regular positions. SALARY STEP INCREASES: The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% are given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained. PAY: All employees are paid bi-weekly via direct deposit into the employee's bank account. The pay period covers fourteen (14) calendar days, starting on a Sunday and ending on the second Saturday thereafter. Salaries are generally paid on the Friday following the end of the pay period. Employees can set up their direct deposit and access their pay information via Employee Self Service in MySacCounty. VACATION: Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days. HOLIDAYS: 14.5 holidays per year as recognized. SICK LEAVE: Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation. Upon retirement, unused sick leave is converted to retirement service credit. PARENTAL LEAVE: Entitles a regular County employee, with at least one year of continuous employment, to schedule a paid parental leave of up to 160 hours upon the birth or during the process of an adoption of a minor child. Parental leave shall be approved by the employee's appointing authority, except where the granting of the parental leave request would unduly interfere with or cause severe hardship upon department operations. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Dependent upon union agreements, regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies are eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement. RETIREMENT: Social Security and Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System coverage. HEALTH INSURANCE: The County offers a variety of health plan design options to fit individual needs. DENTAL INSURANCE: The County provides a comprehensive dental benefit program for regular full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents. This plan pays on a set fee schedule that varies by procedure. Any amount over the fee schedule is the employee's responsibility. The yearly maximum is $2,000 per person, not including orthodontia. The orthodontic benefit is 50% of covered charges with a lifetime maximum of $1,000 per person. LIFE INSURANCE: The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit of $15,000 to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: The County offers a Deferred Compensation Program which enables employees to save in a systematic way without paying income tax on either the payroll deduction or the earned interest, prior to withdrawal. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as: Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions Marriage or Family Relationships Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care Alcohol and Drug Abuse WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM: The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses. DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT: Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working. MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT: The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan. WORKERS' COMPENSATION: In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California. SACRAMENTO CREDIT UNION: The credit union offers loan facilities and systematic saving plans through payroll deduction. SELECTION AND PLACEMENT Sacramento County encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, gender, disability, political affiliation, or age. Certain age limits may be required by law, ordinance, or Civil Service direction for specific classifications such as those identified with hazardous occupations. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Please read carefully the "Minimum Qualifications" section of your announcement. You must meet those qualifications by the application deadline date unless otherwise specified. Your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications by the application deadline date, or it will not be accepted. All statements are subject to verification. "Experience" means full-time paid experience unless the announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS: If the announcement indicates the examination is given on a promotional basis, candidates must hold permanent status in Sacramento County Civil Service by the application deadline date and must meet the minimum qualifications. OPEN EXAMINATIONS: Any person who meets the minimum qualifications may apply. CONTINUOUS FILING EXAMINATIONS: Applicants are eligible to reapply to and retake a continuous filing exam after 6 months from the date the previous exam results was received. ELIGIBLE LISTS: Names of qualified persons who made a passing score on an examination are entered, in order of their final grades, on an eligible list. To fill each vacancy, the hiring department will make a selection from among the top three ranks on the employment lists. EXAMINATION RATINGS: Unless otherwise stated on the announcement: To be successful, candidates must obtain a rating of at least 70% on each part of the examination. This may be an adjusted score or an arithmetic 70% of the total possible score as determined by the Director. APPEAL PROCESS: Persons who believe their applications have been improperly rejected may request the Employment Services Division to review its decision to reject the application. If the applicant desires to submit additional proof of qualifications, such proof must be received by Personnel Services not less than two (2) calendar days prior to the scheduled date for the examination. Persons who are disqualified in any phase of the examination may appeal such adverse action, in writing, to the Civil Service Commission, 700 H Street, Room 2640, Sacramento, CA 95814, telephone: (916) 874-5586. Such appeals must be filed within thirty (30) calendar days after notice of the adverse action was mailed to the candidate. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs): https://personnel.saccounty.net/Pages/EmploymentServicesFAQs.aspx OTHER INFORMATION VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes. "Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty. CITIZENSHIP OR AUTHORIZED ALIEN REQUIREMENT: As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all County employees must be United States citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Proof of citizenship or authorized status will be required prior to appointment. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE: Some County Civil Service positions are covered by financial disclosure requirements intended to identify potential conflicts of interest. CONCURRENT EMPLOYMENT: No employee may concurrently occupy more than one County position. SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE APPLICATION): Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that: Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission. PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION & DRUG TESTING: The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment to positions must pass a medical examination and a drug test, administered by the County at no cost to the applicant. DRIVER LICENSE: Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required for some positions. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Regular positions are subject to a probationary period which is an extension of the selection process. Unless otherwise indicated on the announcement, the probationary period is six (6) months. AGENCY SHOP/FAIR SHARE FEE: Some positions require, as a condition of continued employment, that the person either: 1. Become a union member; 2. Pay a fair share fee to the union; or, 3. Meet specific requirements under which an equivalent amount must be paid to a charity. FINGERPRINTING AND CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS: Fingerprinting and criminal record checks are required for some positions. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Sacramento County, CA
Sacramento, California, United States
The Position This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 1/25/24, 2/29/24, 3/28/24, 4/25/24, 5/30/24, 6/27/24, 7/25/24, 8/29/24, 9/26/24, 10/31/24, 11/28/24, 12/26/24 Senior Public Health Nurses oversee and provide a variety of public health nursing services in a home, group or clinic setting, or in a specific program office, in such areas as prevention and treatment of communicable disease; child health care, growth and development; high-risk infants; home care guidance of the ill, injured and aged; prevention and treatment of disabling illnesses; family planning; parenting; pre- and postnatal care; immunization and inoculation; and, public and community health care resources. Incumbents work under general supervision of a Supervising Public Health Nurse or other professional nurse, or a higher-level program manager with medical direction as needed from a physician. The focus of duties is on serving as a program specialist and advisor, providing assistance to other staff, and performing the more difficult and complex public health nursing duties; incumbents may supervise or provide work direction to a small staff. Typical assignments of this class include the immunization assistance program, maternal/child health programs, disease control, and elderly assistance. Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of Professional public health nursing principles , procedures and techniques State of California laws and regulations on nursing practices Normal course of illnesses and disabilities, and their treatment Family planning methods Pre-natal, pregnancy and post-natal nutrition and medical care Infant and child care, growth and development, including common illnesses Case management techniques and the care and treatment of high risk, physically impaired and developmentally disabled infants and children Substance abuse symptoms and intervention techniques Mental illness symptoms and intervention techniques Symptoms, prevention, reporting requirements and treatment of child and adult abuse and neglect Normal and abnormal family dynamics Techniques of organizing and conducting classes and training sessions on a variety of health subjects Individual and group counseling techniques applicable to public health nursing Common public and community health care resources Social and economic factors influencing individual and community health Differing cultural, religious and social attitudes about hygiene, family planning, child care, and health treatment Proper handling and administering of biologicals Proper handling of contaminated items; Causes, control, detection, prevention and treatment of common communicable diseases, environmentally based illnesses, sexually transmitted diseases, and food and water-borne illnesses Procedures for conducting epidemological investigations Standard medical record keeping Ability to Effectively communicate with and gain the cooperation of clients, and potential clients, of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds Work cooperatively with other health and social service providers Effectively conduct interviews of patients and families to gain information to evaluate their medical situation Determine and apply effective means of intervening in cases of mental illness and substance abuse Effectively conduct and participate in in-service education and training Effectively demonstrate and teach care of infants, children, the disabled and chronically ill to individuals in their homes Effectively teach public group classes Gain cooperation of patients and other individuals in investigating and treating communicable diseases and environmentally-based illnesses Tolerate unsanitary homes Learn and comply with laws, rules, regulations, protocols, and procedures, including security requirements, applicable to the work unit Recognize and avoid or defuse potentially dangerous situations and hostile people Accurately evaluate cases to determine caseload priorities Plan routes and schedule in-home visits to make most effective use of time Operate slide and movie projectors, and use other teaching aids Maintain patient confidentiality Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Either: One year of experience as a Public Health Nurse in Sacramento County service. Or: Two years of experience as a licensed/certified public health nurse performing public health nursing duties. Note: Experience requirements are stated as full-time work; to convert part-time to full-time equivalency: 173.6 = 21.7 days = 1 work month.Required experience may be paid or unpaid. Note: The word "experience" referenced in the minimum qualifications means full-time paid experience unless the job announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice. Certificates/licenses: All persons appointed to these classes must possess and maintain a current Registered Nurse license and public health nurse specialty certificate issued by the state of California. Note: Failure to maintain such license and certification may be cause for disciplinary action in accordance with Civil Service Commission Rules. All persons appointed to these classes must possess and maintain a current California driver's license, class III or higher; failure to maintain such license may be cause for disciplinary action in accordance with Civil Service Commission Rules Persons appointed to these classes will be required to have, or obtain, and maintain a valid CPR certificate Other Requirements: Some positions in the classes of Public Health Nurse and Senior Public Health Nurse may require the ability to communicate fluently in a language other than English, in addition to English When required, the special skills may be used in the performance of typical tasks shown in the "Example of Duties" in this class specification. In addition, incumbents translate and interpret using standard English and a language other than standard English; and/or act as a consultant to others regarding the needs and problems presented by individuals of different languages and cultural backgrounds. The Civil Service Commission approved the use of selective certification for special skills for the classes of Public Health Nurse and Senior Public Health Nurse on May 12, 1989. Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months. Application and Testing Information APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply. County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 www.SacCountyJobs.net Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date. Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified. A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response. Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered. Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted. If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed , therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete. FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%) All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job. All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) For information regarding County jobs: www.saccountyjobs.net Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change. We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at dco@saccounty.gov or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS As an employee of the County of Sacramento, there will be a variety of benefits available to you. These benefits currently include: health, dental and life insurance; flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost; and an employee assistance program (EAP). GENERAL BENEFITS: Most employee benefits are similar to the following for all County employees. However, some benefits differ, depending on the employee representation unit to which the employee's job classification is assigned. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the Sacramento County Department of Benefits or by visiting www.saccountyjobs.net. TEMPORARY POSITIONS: Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions. The explanations of benefits applies to employees in regular positions. SALARY STEP INCREASES: The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% are given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained. PAY: All employees are paid bi-weekly via direct deposit into the employee's bank account. The pay period covers fourteen (14) calendar days, starting on a Sunday and ending on the second Saturday thereafter. Salaries are generally paid on the Friday following the end of the pay period. Employees can set up their direct deposit and access their pay information via Employee Self Service in MySacCounty. VACATION: Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days. HOLIDAYS: 14.5 holidays per year as recognized. SICK LEAVE: Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation. Upon retirement, unused sick leave is converted to retirement service credit. PARENTAL LEAVE: Entitles a regular County employee, with at least one year of continuous employment, to schedule a paid parental leave of up to 160 hours upon the birth or during the process of an adoption of a minor child. Parental leave shall be approved by the employee's appointing authority, except where the granting of the parental leave request would unduly interfere with or cause severe hardship upon department operations. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Dependent upon union agreements, regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies are eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement. RETIREMENT: Social Security and Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System coverage. HEALTH INSURANCE: The County offers a variety of health plan design options to fit individual needs. DENTAL INSURANCE: The County provides a comprehensive dental benefit program for regular full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents. This plan pays on a set fee schedule that varies by procedure. Any amount over the fee schedule is the employee's responsibility. The yearly maximum is $2,000 per person, not including orthodontia. The orthodontic benefit is 50% of covered charges with a lifetime maximum of $1,000 per person. LIFE INSURANCE: The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit of $15,000 to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: The County offers a Deferred Compensation Program which enables employees to save in a systematic way without paying income tax on either the payroll deduction or the earned interest, prior to withdrawal. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as: Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions Marriage or Family Relationships Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care Alcohol and Drug Abuse WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM: The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses. DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT: Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working. MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT: The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan. WORKERS' COMPENSATION: In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California. SACRAMENTO CREDIT UNION: The credit union offers loan facilities and systematic saving plans through payroll deduction. SELECTION AND PLACEMENT Sacramento County encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, gender, disability, political affiliation, or age. Certain age limits may be required by law, ordinance, or Civil Service direction for specific classifications such as those identified with hazardous occupations. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Please read carefully the "Minimum Qualifications" section of your announcement. You must meet those qualifications by the application deadline date unless otherwise specified. Your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications by the application deadline date, or it will not be accepted. All statements are subject to verification. "Experience" means full-time paid experience unless the announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS: If the announcement indicates the examination is given on a promotional basis, candidates must hold permanent status in Sacramento County Civil Service by the application deadline date and must meet the minimum qualifications. OPEN EXAMINATIONS: Any person who meets the minimum qualifications may apply. CONTINUOUS FILING EXAMINATIONS: Applicants are eligible to reapply to and retake a continuous filing exam after 6 months from the date the previous exam results was received. ELIGIBLE LISTS: Names of qualified persons who made a passing score on an examination are entered, in order of their final grades, on an eligible list. To fill each vacancy, the hiring department will make a selection from among the top three ranks on the employment lists. EXAMINATION RATINGS: Unless otherwise stated on the announcement: To be successful, candidates must obtain a rating of at least 70% on each part of the examination. This may be an adjusted score or an arithmetic 70% of the total possible score as determined by the Director. APPEAL PROCESS: Persons who believe their applications have been improperly rejected may request the Employment Services Division to review its decision to reject the application. If the applicant desires to submit additional proof of qualifications, such proof must be received by Personnel Services not less than two (2) calendar days prior to the scheduled date for the examination. Persons who are disqualified in any phase of the examination may appeal such adverse action, in writing, to the Civil Service Commission, 700 H Street, Room 2640, Sacramento, CA 95814, telephone: (916) 874-5586. Such appeals must be filed within thirty (30) calendar days after notice of the adverse action was mailed to the candidate. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs): https://personnel.saccounty.net/Pages/EmploymentServicesFAQs.aspx OTHER INFORMATION VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes. "Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty. CITIZENSHIP OR AUTHORIZED ALIEN REQUIREMENT: As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all County employees must be United States citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Proof of citizenship or authorized status will be required prior to appointment. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE: Some County Civil Service positions are covered by financial disclosure requirements intended to identify potential conflicts of interest. CONCURRENT EMPLOYMENT: No employee may concurrently occupy more than one County position. SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE APPLICATION): Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that: Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission. PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION & DRUG TESTING: The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment to positions must pass a medical examination and a drug test, administered by the County at no cost to the applicant. DRIVER LICENSE: Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required for some positions. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Regular positions are subject to a probationary period which is an extension of the selection process. Unless otherwise indicated on the announcement, the probationary period is six (6) months. AGENCY SHOP/FAIR SHARE FEE: Some positions require, as a condition of continued employment, that the person either: 1. Become a union member; 2. Pay a fair share fee to the union; or, 3. Meet specific requirements under which an equivalent amount must be paid to a charity. FINGERPRINTING AND CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS: Fingerprinting and criminal record checks are required for some positions. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Jul 14, 2024
The Position This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 1/25/24, 2/29/24, 3/28/24, 4/25/24, 5/30/24, 6/27/24, 7/25/24, 8/29/24, 9/26/24, 10/31/24, 11/28/24, 12/26/24 Senior Public Health Nurses oversee and provide a variety of public health nursing services in a home, group or clinic setting, or in a specific program office, in such areas as prevention and treatment of communicable disease; child health care, growth and development; high-risk infants; home care guidance of the ill, injured and aged; prevention and treatment of disabling illnesses; family planning; parenting; pre- and postnatal care; immunization and inoculation; and, public and community health care resources. Incumbents work under general supervision of a Supervising Public Health Nurse or other professional nurse, or a higher-level program manager with medical direction as needed from a physician. The focus of duties is on serving as a program specialist and advisor, providing assistance to other staff, and performing the more difficult and complex public health nursing duties; incumbents may supervise or provide work direction to a small staff. Typical assignments of this class include the immunization assistance program, maternal/child health programs, disease control, and elderly assistance. Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of Professional public health nursing principles , procedures and techniques State of California laws and regulations on nursing practices Normal course of illnesses and disabilities, and their treatment Family planning methods Pre-natal, pregnancy and post-natal nutrition and medical care Infant and child care, growth and development, including common illnesses Case management techniques and the care and treatment of high risk, physically impaired and developmentally disabled infants and children Substance abuse symptoms and intervention techniques Mental illness symptoms and intervention techniques Symptoms, prevention, reporting requirements and treatment of child and adult abuse and neglect Normal and abnormal family dynamics Techniques of organizing and conducting classes and training sessions on a variety of health subjects Individual and group counseling techniques applicable to public health nursing Common public and community health care resources Social and economic factors influencing individual and community health Differing cultural, religious and social attitudes about hygiene, family planning, child care, and health treatment Proper handling and administering of biologicals Proper handling of contaminated items; Causes, control, detection, prevention and treatment of common communicable diseases, environmentally based illnesses, sexually transmitted diseases, and food and water-borne illnesses Procedures for conducting epidemological investigations Standard medical record keeping Ability to Effectively communicate with and gain the cooperation of clients, and potential clients, of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds Work cooperatively with other health and social service providers Effectively conduct interviews of patients and families to gain information to evaluate their medical situation Determine and apply effective means of intervening in cases of mental illness and substance abuse Effectively conduct and participate in in-service education and training Effectively demonstrate and teach care of infants, children, the disabled and chronically ill to individuals in their homes Effectively teach public group classes Gain cooperation of patients and other individuals in investigating and treating communicable diseases and environmentally-based illnesses Tolerate unsanitary homes Learn and comply with laws, rules, regulations, protocols, and procedures, including security requirements, applicable to the work unit Recognize and avoid or defuse potentially dangerous situations and hostile people Accurately evaluate cases to determine caseload priorities Plan routes and schedule in-home visits to make most effective use of time Operate slide and movie projectors, and use other teaching aids Maintain patient confidentiality Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Either: One year of experience as a Public Health Nurse in Sacramento County service. Or: Two years of experience as a licensed/certified public health nurse performing public health nursing duties. Note: Experience requirements are stated as full-time work; to convert part-time to full-time equivalency: 173.6 = 21.7 days = 1 work month.Required experience may be paid or unpaid. Note: The word "experience" referenced in the minimum qualifications means full-time paid experience unless the job announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice. Certificates/licenses: All persons appointed to these classes must possess and maintain a current Registered Nurse license and public health nurse specialty certificate issued by the state of California. Note: Failure to maintain such license and certification may be cause for disciplinary action in accordance with Civil Service Commission Rules. All persons appointed to these classes must possess and maintain a current California driver's license, class III or higher; failure to maintain such license may be cause for disciplinary action in accordance with Civil Service Commission Rules Persons appointed to these classes will be required to have, or obtain, and maintain a valid CPR certificate Other Requirements: Some positions in the classes of Public Health Nurse and Senior Public Health Nurse may require the ability to communicate fluently in a language other than English, in addition to English When required, the special skills may be used in the performance of typical tasks shown in the "Example of Duties" in this class specification. In addition, incumbents translate and interpret using standard English and a language other than standard English; and/or act as a consultant to others regarding the needs and problems presented by individuals of different languages and cultural backgrounds. The Civil Service Commission approved the use of selective certification for special skills for the classes of Public Health Nurse and Senior Public Health Nurse on May 12, 1989. Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months. Application and Testing Information APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply. County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 www.SacCountyJobs.net Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date. Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified. A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response. Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered. Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted. If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed , therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete. FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%) All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job. All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) For information regarding County jobs: www.saccountyjobs.net Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change. We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at dco@saccounty.gov or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS As an employee of the County of Sacramento, there will be a variety of benefits available to you. These benefits currently include: health, dental and life insurance; flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost; and an employee assistance program (EAP). GENERAL BENEFITS: Most employee benefits are similar to the following for all County employees. However, some benefits differ, depending on the employee representation unit to which the employee's job classification is assigned. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the Sacramento County Department of Benefits or by visiting www.saccountyjobs.net. TEMPORARY POSITIONS: Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions. The explanations of benefits applies to employees in regular positions. SALARY STEP INCREASES: The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% are given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained. PAY: All employees are paid bi-weekly via direct deposit into the employee's bank account. The pay period covers fourteen (14) calendar days, starting on a Sunday and ending on the second Saturday thereafter. Salaries are generally paid on the Friday following the end of the pay period. Employees can set up their direct deposit and access their pay information via Employee Self Service in MySacCounty. VACATION: Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days. HOLIDAYS: 14.5 holidays per year as recognized. SICK LEAVE: Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation. Upon retirement, unused sick leave is converted to retirement service credit. PARENTAL LEAVE: Entitles a regular County employee, with at least one year of continuous employment, to schedule a paid parental leave of up to 160 hours upon the birth or during the process of an adoption of a minor child. Parental leave shall be approved by the employee's appointing authority, except where the granting of the parental leave request would unduly interfere with or cause severe hardship upon department operations. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Dependent upon union agreements, regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies are eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement. RETIREMENT: Social Security and Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System coverage. HEALTH INSURANCE: The County offers a variety of health plan design options to fit individual needs. DENTAL INSURANCE: The County provides a comprehensive dental benefit program for regular full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents. This plan pays on a set fee schedule that varies by procedure. Any amount over the fee schedule is the employee's responsibility. The yearly maximum is $2,000 per person, not including orthodontia. The orthodontic benefit is 50% of covered charges with a lifetime maximum of $1,000 per person. LIFE INSURANCE: The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit of $15,000 to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: The County offers a Deferred Compensation Program which enables employees to save in a systematic way without paying income tax on either the payroll deduction or the earned interest, prior to withdrawal. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as: Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions Marriage or Family Relationships Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care Alcohol and Drug Abuse WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM: The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses. DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT: Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working. MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT: The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan. WORKERS' COMPENSATION: In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California. SACRAMENTO CREDIT UNION: The credit union offers loan facilities and systematic saving plans through payroll deduction. SELECTION AND PLACEMENT Sacramento County encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, gender, disability, political affiliation, or age. Certain age limits may be required by law, ordinance, or Civil Service direction for specific classifications such as those identified with hazardous occupations. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Please read carefully the "Minimum Qualifications" section of your announcement. You must meet those qualifications by the application deadline date unless otherwise specified. Your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications by the application deadline date, or it will not be accepted. All statements are subject to verification. "Experience" means full-time paid experience unless the announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS: If the announcement indicates the examination is given on a promotional basis, candidates must hold permanent status in Sacramento County Civil Service by the application deadline date and must meet the minimum qualifications. OPEN EXAMINATIONS: Any person who meets the minimum qualifications may apply. CONTINUOUS FILING EXAMINATIONS: Applicants are eligible to reapply to and retake a continuous filing exam after 6 months from the date the previous exam results was received. ELIGIBLE LISTS: Names of qualified persons who made a passing score on an examination are entered, in order of their final grades, on an eligible list. To fill each vacancy, the hiring department will make a selection from among the top three ranks on the employment lists. EXAMINATION RATINGS: Unless otherwise stated on the announcement: To be successful, candidates must obtain a rating of at least 70% on each part of the examination. This may be an adjusted score or an arithmetic 70% of the total possible score as determined by the Director. APPEAL PROCESS: Persons who believe their applications have been improperly rejected may request the Employment Services Division to review its decision to reject the application. If the applicant desires to submit additional proof of qualifications, such proof must be received by Personnel Services not less than two (2) calendar days prior to the scheduled date for the examination. Persons who are disqualified in any phase of the examination may appeal such adverse action, in writing, to the Civil Service Commission, 700 H Street, Room 2640, Sacramento, CA 95814, telephone: (916) 874-5586. Such appeals must be filed within thirty (30) calendar days after notice of the adverse action was mailed to the candidate. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs): https://personnel.saccounty.net/Pages/EmploymentServicesFAQs.aspx OTHER INFORMATION VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes. "Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty. CITIZENSHIP OR AUTHORIZED ALIEN REQUIREMENT: As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all County employees must be United States citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Proof of citizenship or authorized status will be required prior to appointment. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE: Some County Civil Service positions are covered by financial disclosure requirements intended to identify potential conflicts of interest. CONCURRENT EMPLOYMENT: No employee may concurrently occupy more than one County position. SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE APPLICATION): Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that: Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission. PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION & DRUG TESTING: The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment to positions must pass a medical examination and a drug test, administered by the County at no cost to the applicant. DRIVER LICENSE: Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required for some positions. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Regular positions are subject to a probationary period which is an extension of the selection process. Unless otherwise indicated on the announcement, the probationary period is six (6) months. AGENCY SHOP/FAIR SHARE FEE: Some positions require, as a condition of continued employment, that the person either: 1. Become a union member; 2. Pay a fair share fee to the union; or, 3. Meet specific requirements under which an equivalent amount must be paid to a charity. FINGERPRINTING AND CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS: Fingerprinting and criminal record checks are required for some positions. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Cal State University (CSU) Fresno
5241 N Maple Ave, Fresno, CA 93740, USA
Assistant/Associate Director of Sports Medicine Fresno State Athletic Corporation Compensation and Benefits Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,546.67 per month This is a full-time, exempt position and will work with the Track & Field Program. Positions at Fresno State are to perform their work onsite. Some positions, depending upon University needs and operations, may be eligible for remote work, one day per week, pursuant to Fresno State's remote work guidelines and the CSU policy. The Fresno State Athletic Corporation provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, participation in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), and sick and vacation time, NATA dues coverage, CEU allotment and cell phone stipend. A summary of benefit information can be found here (under Athletic Corporation header). Athletic Corporation employees are at-will. Job Summary Under the direction of the Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine, the Assistant/Associate Director of Sports Medicine assists with implementing and maintaining a safe and inclusive environment with focus on the delivery of healthcare to student-athletes, tracking prevention of injuries, emergency medical preparedness, progressive management of injuries and rehabilitation under established protocols. This position will be responsible for supervising undergraduate and graduate athletic training students as well as supervising certified athletic training interns in professional preparation positions. Key Qualifications NATA Certified Familiarity with NCAA regulations regarding supplements and health and safety of student-athletes Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills required Excellent organizational skills Ability to: Work cooperatively with coaches, staff, faculty, students and members of the community Appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information Work confidently and effectively in a high-stress environment Exercise professional independent judgment and discretion Perform all duties with integrity and professionalism Work a flexible schedule including nights/weekends Travel as required by the position To view the full list of qualifications and job responsibilities, please click the Position Description button above. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four year institution with an Athletic Training, Kinesiology or Health-related major course of study if applicant did not attend a MSAT program. Experience as an athletic trainer at the collegiate level Two or more years of experience as a full-time athletic trainer at the Division I collegiate level would qualify to be considered for the Associate Director of Sports Medicine working title. Application Instructions Applications received by July 15, 2024 will be given full consideration by the search committee. Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee. Please click “Apply Now” to complete the employment application for California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following: 1) their most recent resumé/vitae, 2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications, and interest, and 3) contact information for three professional references. Fresno State California State University, Fresno is one of 23 campuses in the California State University System. The University's mission is to boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery, Diversity and Distinction. The current student population is more than 25,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and across the globe. Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi-ethnic population of over 527,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The campus is within driving distance of Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Monterey Peninsula, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce. Equal Employment Opportunity Information California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status. Fresno State's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. COVID19 Vaccination Policy Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy , it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. Questions may be sent to hr@csufresno.edu . Supplemental Information Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with California State University, Fresno. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Fresno State has identified as sensitive. The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. This position may be a "designated position" under the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This will require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within six (6) months of assuming office and every two (2) years thereafter. Fresno State is a tobacco-free, smoke-free and vapor-free campus. Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. (e.g. H1-B Visas) Advertised: Jul 02 2024 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Closing Date/Time:
Jul 03, 2024
Assistant/Associate Director of Sports Medicine Fresno State Athletic Corporation Compensation and Benefits Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,546.67 per month This is a full-time, exempt position and will work with the Track & Field Program. Positions at Fresno State are to perform their work onsite. Some positions, depending upon University needs and operations, may be eligible for remote work, one day per week, pursuant to Fresno State's remote work guidelines and the CSU policy. The Fresno State Athletic Corporation provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, participation in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), and sick and vacation time, NATA dues coverage, CEU allotment and cell phone stipend. A summary of benefit information can be found here (under Athletic Corporation header). Athletic Corporation employees are at-will. Job Summary Under the direction of the Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine, the Assistant/Associate Director of Sports Medicine assists with implementing and maintaining a safe and inclusive environment with focus on the delivery of healthcare to student-athletes, tracking prevention of injuries, emergency medical preparedness, progressive management of injuries and rehabilitation under established protocols. This position will be responsible for supervising undergraduate and graduate athletic training students as well as supervising certified athletic training interns in professional preparation positions. Key Qualifications NATA Certified Familiarity with NCAA regulations regarding supplements and health and safety of student-athletes Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills required Excellent organizational skills Ability to: Work cooperatively with coaches, staff, faculty, students and members of the community Appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information Work confidently and effectively in a high-stress environment Exercise professional independent judgment and discretion Perform all duties with integrity and professionalism Work a flexible schedule including nights/weekends Travel as required by the position To view the full list of qualifications and job responsibilities, please click the Position Description button above. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four year institution with an Athletic Training, Kinesiology or Health-related major course of study if applicant did not attend a MSAT program. Experience as an athletic trainer at the collegiate level Two or more years of experience as a full-time athletic trainer at the Division I collegiate level would qualify to be considered for the Associate Director of Sports Medicine working title. Application Instructions Applications received by July 15, 2024 will be given full consideration by the search committee. Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee. Please click “Apply Now” to complete the employment application for California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following: 1) their most recent resumé/vitae, 2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications, and interest, and 3) contact information for three professional references. Fresno State California State University, Fresno is one of 23 campuses in the California State University System. The University's mission is to boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery, Diversity and Distinction. The current student population is more than 25,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and across the globe. Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi-ethnic population of over 527,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The campus is within driving distance of Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Monterey Peninsula, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce. Equal Employment Opportunity Information California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status. Fresno State's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. COVID19 Vaccination Policy Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy , it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. Questions may be sent to hr@csufresno.edu . Supplemental Information Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with California State University, Fresno. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Fresno State has identified as sensitive. The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. This position may be a "designated position" under the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This will require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within six (6) months of assuming office and every two (2) years thereafter. Fresno State is a tobacco-free, smoke-free and vapor-free campus. Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. (e.g. H1-B Visas) Advertised: Jul 02 2024 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Closing Date/Time:
Cal State University (CSU) Fresno
5241 N Maple Ave, Fresno, CA 93740, USA
Assistant/Associate Director of Sports Medicine Fresno State Athletic Corporation Compensation and Benefits Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,546.67 per month This is a full-time, exempt position and will work with the Baseball Program. Positions at Fresno State are to perform their work onsite. Some positions, depending upon University needs and operations, may be eligible for remote work, one day per week, pursuant to Fresno State's remote work guidelines and the CSU policy. The Fresno State Athletic Corporation provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, participation in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), and sick and vacation time, NATA dues coverage, CEU allotment and cell phone stipend. A summary of benefit information can be found here (under Athletic Corporation header). Athletic Corporation employees are at-will. Job Summary Under the direction of the Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine, the Assistant/Associate Director of Sports Medicine assists with implementing and maintaining a safe and inclusive environment with focus on the delivery of healthcare to student-athletes, tracking prevention of injuries, emergency medical preparedness, progressive management of injuries and rehabilitation under established protocols. This position will be responsible for supervising undergraduate and graduate athletic training students as well as supervising certified athletic training interns in professional preparation positions. Key Qualifications NATA Certified Familiarity with NCAA regulations regarding supplements and health and safety of student-athletes Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills required Excellent organizational skills Ability to: Work cooperatively with coaches, staff, faculty, students and members of the community Appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information Work confidently and effectively in a high-stress environment Exercise professional independent judgment and discretion Perform all duties with integrity and professionalism Work a flexible schedule including nights/weekends Travel as required by the position To view the full list of qualifications and job responsibilities, please click the Position Description button above. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four year institution with an Athletic Training, Kinesiology or Health-related major course of study if applicant did not attend a MSAT program. Experience as an athletic trainer at the collegiate level Two or more years of experience as a full-time athletic trainer at the Division I collegiate level would qualify to be considered for the Associate Director of Sports Medicine working title. Application Instructions Applications received by July 9, 2024 will be given full consideration by the search committee. Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee. Please click “Apply Now” to complete the employment application for California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following: 1) their most recent resumé/vitae, 2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications, and interest, and 3) contact information for three professional references. Fresno State California State University, Fresno is one of 23 campuses in the California State University System. The University's mission is to boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery, Diversity and Distinction. The current student population is more than 25,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and across the globe. Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi-ethnic population of over 527,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The campus is within driving distance of Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Monterey Peninsula, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce. Equal Employment Opportunity Information California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status. Fresno State's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. COVID19 Vaccination Policy Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy , it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. Questions may be sent to hr@csufresno.edu . Supplemental Information Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with California State University, Fresno. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Fresno State has identified as sensitive. The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. This position may be a "designated position" under the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This will require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within six (6) months of assuming office and every two (2) years thereafter. Fresno State is a tobacco-free, smoke-free and vapor-free campus. Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. (e.g. H1-B Visas) Advertised: Jun 26 2024 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Closing Date/Time:
Jun 27, 2024
Assistant/Associate Director of Sports Medicine Fresno State Athletic Corporation Compensation and Benefits Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $5,546.67 per month This is a full-time, exempt position and will work with the Baseball Program. Positions at Fresno State are to perform their work onsite. Some positions, depending upon University needs and operations, may be eligible for remote work, one day per week, pursuant to Fresno State's remote work guidelines and the CSU policy. The Fresno State Athletic Corporation provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, participation in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), and sick and vacation time, NATA dues coverage, CEU allotment and cell phone stipend. A summary of benefit information can be found here (under Athletic Corporation header). Athletic Corporation employees are at-will. Job Summary Under the direction of the Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine, the Assistant/Associate Director of Sports Medicine assists with implementing and maintaining a safe and inclusive environment with focus on the delivery of healthcare to student-athletes, tracking prevention of injuries, emergency medical preparedness, progressive management of injuries and rehabilitation under established protocols. This position will be responsible for supervising undergraduate and graduate athletic training students as well as supervising certified athletic training interns in professional preparation positions. Key Qualifications NATA Certified Familiarity with NCAA regulations regarding supplements and health and safety of student-athletes Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills required Excellent organizational skills Ability to: Work cooperatively with coaches, staff, faculty, students and members of the community Appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information Work confidently and effectively in a high-stress environment Exercise professional independent judgment and discretion Perform all duties with integrity and professionalism Work a flexible schedule including nights/weekends Travel as required by the position To view the full list of qualifications and job responsibilities, please click the Position Description button above. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four year institution with an Athletic Training, Kinesiology or Health-related major course of study if applicant did not attend a MSAT program. Experience as an athletic trainer at the collegiate level Two or more years of experience as a full-time athletic trainer at the Division I collegiate level would qualify to be considered for the Associate Director of Sports Medicine working title. Application Instructions Applications received by July 9, 2024 will be given full consideration by the search committee. Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee. Please click “Apply Now” to complete the employment application for California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following: 1) their most recent resumé/vitae, 2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications, and interest, and 3) contact information for three professional references. Fresno State California State University, Fresno is one of 23 campuses in the California State University System. The University's mission is to boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery, Diversity and Distinction. The current student population is more than 25,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and across the globe. Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi-ethnic population of over 527,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The campus is within driving distance of Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Monterey Peninsula, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce. Equal Employment Opportunity Information California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status. Fresno State's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. COVID19 Vaccination Policy Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy , it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. Questions may be sent to hr@csufresno.edu . Supplemental Information Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with California State University, Fresno. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Fresno State has identified as sensitive. The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. This position may be a "designated position" under the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This will require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within six (6) months of assuming office and every two (2) years thereafter. Fresno State is a tobacco-free, smoke-free and vapor-free campus. Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. (e.g. H1-B Visas) Advertised: Jun 26 2024 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Closing Date/Time: