Announcement Number: 46229 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 02/09/2024 Close Date: 04/22/2024 Recruiter: ADRIAN FOSTER Phone: (702)486-2911 Email: adrian@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 26 Days 6 Hrs 55 Mins The Position Museum Directors are responsible for the overall leadership, operation, planning, and management of a State museum in conformance with professionally accepted museum practices and standards for the management of collections held in the public trust and interpretation of those collections through research, exhibitions, education, and public programs. Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action. This is for a Museum Director III located in Carson City, NV. Museum Directors are responsible for the overall leadership, operation, planning, and management of a state museum in conformance with professionally accepted museum practices and standards. Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action. The railroad museums collect and display rolling stock, artifacts, memorabilia, photographs, records, and hardware. The Carson City and Boulder City museums run weekend train operations seasonally. In addition to serving as the day-to-day leader of the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City, NV, the Director supervises the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Boulder City, NV and the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Ely, NV. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*** To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-7_0/ To Qualify: In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Master's degree from an accredited college or university in museum studies, public history, anthropology, history, art, or related field and five years of progressively responsible museum management experience which included developing and implementing marketing, publicity, merchandising, public relations, collections development and management, audience development strategies, and preparing and implementing long-range plans, setting goals, and assessing outcomes in a museum environment. Two years of this experience must have included supervising museum volunteers or staff; OR one year as a Museum Director II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of experience or education above the Bachelor's degree level as described above. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment 1) Describe your supervisory experience. 2) Describe your experience in overseeing museum collections. 3) Describe your budgeting experience. 4) Describe your experience in working with outside non-profit organizations. 5) Describe your experience operating/managing a tourist railroad or other general railroad operating institution. Please detail this experience to include where you received it, including any certifications you may hold from the Federal Railroad Administration and any mechanical knowledge you possess in railroad equipment maintenance. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following: Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB REFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here: Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 209 East Musser Street, Room 101 Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
Mar 12, 2024
Full Time
Announcement Number: 46229 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 02/09/2024 Close Date: 04/22/2024 Recruiter: ADRIAN FOSTER Phone: (702)486-2911 Email: adrian@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 26 Days 6 Hrs 55 Mins The Position Museum Directors are responsible for the overall leadership, operation, planning, and management of a State museum in conformance with professionally accepted museum practices and standards for the management of collections held in the public trust and interpretation of those collections through research, exhibitions, education, and public programs. Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action. This is for a Museum Director III located in Carson City, NV. Museum Directors are responsible for the overall leadership, operation, planning, and management of a state museum in conformance with professionally accepted museum practices and standards. Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action. The railroad museums collect and display rolling stock, artifacts, memorabilia, photographs, records, and hardware. The Carson City and Boulder City museums run weekend train operations seasonally. In addition to serving as the day-to-day leader of the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City, NV, the Director supervises the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Boulder City, NV and the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Ely, NV. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*** To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-7_0/ To Qualify: In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Master's degree from an accredited college or university in museum studies, public history, anthropology, history, art, or related field and five years of progressively responsible museum management experience which included developing and implementing marketing, publicity, merchandising, public relations, collections development and management, audience development strategies, and preparing and implementing long-range plans, setting goals, and assessing outcomes in a museum environment. Two years of this experience must have included supervising museum volunteers or staff; OR one year as a Museum Director II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of experience or education above the Bachelor's degree level as described above. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment 1) Describe your supervisory experience. 2) Describe your experience in overseeing museum collections. 3) Describe your budgeting experience. 4) Describe your experience in working with outside non-profit organizations. 5) Describe your experience operating/managing a tourist railroad or other general railroad operating institution. Please detail this experience to include where you received it, including any certifications you may hold from the Federal Railroad Administration and any mechanical knowledge you possess in railroad equipment maintenance. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following: Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB REFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here: Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 209 East Musser Street, Room 101 Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
Announcement Number: 46229 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 02/09/2024 Close Date: 04/22/2024 Recruiter: ADRIAN FOSTER Phone: (702)486-2911 Email: adrian@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 26 Days 6 Hrs 55 Mins The Position Museum Directors are responsible for the overall leadership, operation, planning, and management of a State museum in conformance with professionally accepted museum practices and standards for the management of collections held in the public trust and interpretation of those collections through research, exhibitions, education, and public programs. Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action. This is for a Museum Director III located in Carson City, NV. Museum Directors are responsible for the overall leadership, operation, planning, and management of a state museum in conformance with professionally accepted museum practices and standards. Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action. The railroad museums collect and display rolling stock, artifacts, memorabilia, photographs, records, and hardware. The Carson City and Boulder City museums run weekend train operations seasonally. In addition to serving as the day-to-day leader of the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City, NV, the Director supervises the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Boulder City, NV and the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Ely, NV. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*** To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-7_0/ To Qualify: In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Master's degree from an accredited college or university in museum studies, public history, anthropology, history, art, or related field and five years of progressively responsible museum management experience which included developing and implementing marketing, publicity, merchandising, public relations, collections development and management, audience development strategies, and preparing and implementing long-range plans, setting goals, and assessing outcomes in a museum environment. Two years of this experience must have included supervising museum volunteers or staff; OR one year as a Museum Director II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of experience or education above the Bachelor's degree level as described above. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment 1) Describe your supervisory experience. 2) Describe your experience in overseeing museum collections. 3) Describe your budgeting experience. 4) Describe your experience in working with outside non-profit organizations. 5) Describe your experience operating/managing a tourist railroad or other general railroad operating institution. Please detail this experience to include where you received it, including any certifications you may hold from the Federal Railroad Administration and any mechanical knowledge you possess in railroad equipment maintenance. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following: Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB REFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here: Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 209 East Musser Street, Room 101 Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
Mar 12, 2024
Full Time
Announcement Number: 46229 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 02/09/2024 Close Date: 04/22/2024 Recruiter: ADRIAN FOSTER Phone: (702)486-2911 Email: adrian@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 26 Days 6 Hrs 55 Mins The Position Museum Directors are responsible for the overall leadership, operation, planning, and management of a State museum in conformance with professionally accepted museum practices and standards for the management of collections held in the public trust and interpretation of those collections through research, exhibitions, education, and public programs. Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action. This is for a Museum Director III located in Carson City, NV. Museum Directors are responsible for the overall leadership, operation, planning, and management of a state museum in conformance with professionally accepted museum practices and standards. Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action. The railroad museums collect and display rolling stock, artifacts, memorabilia, photographs, records, and hardware. The Carson City and Boulder City museums run weekend train operations seasonally. In addition to serving as the day-to-day leader of the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City, NV, the Director supervises the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Boulder City, NV and the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Ely, NV. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*** To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-7_0/ To Qualify: In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Master's degree from an accredited college or university in museum studies, public history, anthropology, history, art, or related field and five years of progressively responsible museum management experience which included developing and implementing marketing, publicity, merchandising, public relations, collections development and management, audience development strategies, and preparing and implementing long-range plans, setting goals, and assessing outcomes in a museum environment. Two years of this experience must have included supervising museum volunteers or staff; OR one year as a Museum Director II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of experience or education above the Bachelor's degree level as described above. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment 1) Describe your supervisory experience. 2) Describe your experience in overseeing museum collections. 3) Describe your budgeting experience. 4) Describe your experience in working with outside non-profit organizations. 5) Describe your experience operating/managing a tourist railroad or other general railroad operating institution. Please detail this experience to include where you received it, including any certifications you may hold from the Federal Railroad Administration and any mechanical knowledge you possess in railroad equipment maintenance. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following: Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB REFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here: Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 209 East Musser Street, Room 101 Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
Announcement Number: 46229 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 02/09/2024 Close Date: 04/22/2024 Recruiter: ADRIAN FOSTER Phone: (702)486-2911 Email: adrian@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 26 Days 6 Hrs 55 Mins The Position Museum Directors are responsible for the overall leadership, operation, planning, and management of a State museum in conformance with professionally accepted museum practices and standards for the management of collections held in the public trust and interpretation of those collections through research, exhibitions, education, and public programs. Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action. This is for a Museum Director III located in Carson City, NV. Museum Directors are responsible for the overall leadership, operation, planning, and management of a state museum in conformance with professionally accepted museum practices and standards. Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action. The railroad museums collect and display rolling stock, artifacts, memorabilia, photographs, records, and hardware. The Carson City and Boulder City museums run weekend train operations seasonally. In addition to serving as the day-to-day leader of the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City, NV, the Director supervises the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Boulder City, NV and the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Ely, NV. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*** To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-7_0/ To Qualify: In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Master's degree from an accredited college or university in museum studies, public history, anthropology, history, art, or related field and five years of progressively responsible museum management experience which included developing and implementing marketing, publicity, merchandising, public relations, collections development and management, audience development strategies, and preparing and implementing long-range plans, setting goals, and assessing outcomes in a museum environment. Two years of this experience must have included supervising museum volunteers or staff; OR one year as a Museum Director II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of experience or education above the Bachelor's degree level as described above. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment 1) Describe your supervisory experience. 2) Describe your experience in overseeing museum collections. 3) Describe your budgeting experience. 4) Describe your experience in working with outside non-profit organizations. 5) Describe your experience operating/managing a tourist railroad or other general railroad operating institution. Please detail this experience to include where you received it, including any certifications you may hold from the Federal Railroad Administration and any mechanical knowledge you possess in railroad equipment maintenance. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following: Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB REFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here: Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 209 East Musser Street, Room 101 Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
Mar 12, 2024
Full Time
Announcement Number: 46229 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 02/09/2024 Close Date: 04/22/2024 Recruiter: ADRIAN FOSTER Phone: (702)486-2911 Email: adrian@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 26 Days 6 Hrs 55 Mins The Position Museum Directors are responsible for the overall leadership, operation, planning, and management of a State museum in conformance with professionally accepted museum practices and standards for the management of collections held in the public trust and interpretation of those collections through research, exhibitions, education, and public programs. Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action. This is for a Museum Director III located in Carson City, NV. Museum Directors are responsible for the overall leadership, operation, planning, and management of a state museum in conformance with professionally accepted museum practices and standards. Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action. The railroad museums collect and display rolling stock, artifacts, memorabilia, photographs, records, and hardware. The Carson City and Boulder City museums run weekend train operations seasonally. In addition to serving as the day-to-day leader of the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City, NV, the Director supervises the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Boulder City, NV and the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Ely, NV. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*** To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-7_0/ To Qualify: In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Master's degree from an accredited college or university in museum studies, public history, anthropology, history, art, or related field and five years of progressively responsible museum management experience which included developing and implementing marketing, publicity, merchandising, public relations, collections development and management, audience development strategies, and preparing and implementing long-range plans, setting goals, and assessing outcomes in a museum environment. Two years of this experience must have included supervising museum volunteers or staff; OR one year as a Museum Director II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of experience or education above the Bachelor's degree level as described above. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment 1) Describe your supervisory experience. 2) Describe your experience in overseeing museum collections. 3) Describe your budgeting experience. 4) Describe your experience in working with outside non-profit organizations. 5) Describe your experience operating/managing a tourist railroad or other general railroad operating institution. Please detail this experience to include where you received it, including any certifications you may hold from the Federal Railroad Administration and any mechanical knowledge you possess in railroad equipment maintenance. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following: Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB REFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here: Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 209 East Musser Street, Room 101 Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
State of Nevada
Gardnerville, Nevada, United States
Announcement Number: 46229 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 02/09/2024 Close Date: 04/22/2024 Recruiter: ADRIAN FOSTER Phone: (702)486-2911 Email: adrian@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 26 Days 6 Hrs 55 Mins The Position Museum Directors are responsible for the overall leadership, operation, planning, and management of a State museum in conformance with professionally accepted museum practices and standards for the management of collections held in the public trust and interpretation of those collections through research, exhibitions, education, and public programs. Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action. This is for a Museum Director III located in Carson City, NV. Museum Directors are responsible for the overall leadership, operation, planning, and management of a state museum in conformance with professionally accepted museum practices and standards. Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action. The railroad museums collect and display rolling stock, artifacts, memorabilia, photographs, records, and hardware. The Carson City and Boulder City museums run weekend train operations seasonally. In addition to serving as the day-to-day leader of the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City, NV, the Director supervises the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Boulder City, NV and the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Ely, NV. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*** To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-7_0/ To Qualify: In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Master's degree from an accredited college or university in museum studies, public history, anthropology, history, art, or related field and five years of progressively responsible museum management experience which included developing and implementing marketing, publicity, merchandising, public relations, collections development and management, audience development strategies, and preparing and implementing long-range plans, setting goals, and assessing outcomes in a museum environment. Two years of this experience must have included supervising museum volunteers or staff; OR one year as a Museum Director II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of experience or education above the Bachelor's degree level as described above. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment 1) Describe your supervisory experience. 2) Describe your experience in overseeing museum collections. 3) Describe your budgeting experience. 4) Describe your experience in working with outside non-profit organizations. 5) Describe your experience operating/managing a tourist railroad or other general railroad operating institution. Please detail this experience to include where you received it, including any certifications you may hold from the Federal Railroad Administration and any mechanical knowledge you possess in railroad equipment maintenance. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following: Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB REFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here: Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 209 East Musser Street, Room 101 Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
Mar 12, 2024
Full Time
Announcement Number: 46229 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 02/09/2024 Close Date: 04/22/2024 Recruiter: ADRIAN FOSTER Phone: (702)486-2911 Email: adrian@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 26 Days 6 Hrs 55 Mins The Position Museum Directors are responsible for the overall leadership, operation, planning, and management of a State museum in conformance with professionally accepted museum practices and standards for the management of collections held in the public trust and interpretation of those collections through research, exhibitions, education, and public programs. Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action. This is for a Museum Director III located in Carson City, NV. Museum Directors are responsible for the overall leadership, operation, planning, and management of a state museum in conformance with professionally accepted museum practices and standards. Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action. The railroad museums collect and display rolling stock, artifacts, memorabilia, photographs, records, and hardware. The Carson City and Boulder City museums run weekend train operations seasonally. In addition to serving as the day-to-day leader of the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City, NV, the Director supervises the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Boulder City, NV and the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Ely, NV. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*** To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-7_0/ To Qualify: In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Master's degree from an accredited college or university in museum studies, public history, anthropology, history, art, or related field and five years of progressively responsible museum management experience which included developing and implementing marketing, publicity, merchandising, public relations, collections development and management, audience development strategies, and preparing and implementing long-range plans, setting goals, and assessing outcomes in a museum environment. Two years of this experience must have included supervising museum volunteers or staff; OR one year as a Museum Director II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of experience or education above the Bachelor's degree level as described above. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment 1) Describe your supervisory experience. 2) Describe your experience in overseeing museum collections. 3) Describe your budgeting experience. 4) Describe your experience in working with outside non-profit organizations. 5) Describe your experience operating/managing a tourist railroad or other general railroad operating institution. Please detail this experience to include where you received it, including any certifications you may hold from the Federal Railroad Administration and any mechanical knowledge you possess in railroad equipment maintenance. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following: Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB REFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here: Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 209 East Musser Street, Room 101 Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
Introduction THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year, but can be extended. Supplemental Questionnaire : A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Failure to submit the application and/or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications will only be accepted on-line. DESCRIPTION THE COMMUNITY The County of Alameda is the geographic center of the San Francisco Bay Area, located on the east side of the Bay across from the San Francisco Peninsula. Commonly referred to as the “East Bay,” the region has been the fastest growing in the San Francisco Bay Area for more than two decades. The East Bay is popular due to its desirable location, incredible diversity, ideal climate, broad economic base, welcoming communities, and business opportunities. The County itself is one of the most culturally diverse regions in the country. Alameda County offers a variety of popular destinations including theatre, world-class symphony performances, dining, and many top-rated accommodations. The County is also home to many popular attractions including, The Oakland Museum, Chabot Space and Science Center, the Oakland Athletics, and Livermore and the Tri-Valley Wine Country. In addition, there are numerous parks, trails, and championship golf courses to enjoy. The University of California, Berkeley and California State University, East Bay are just two of the distinguished academic institutions serving Northern California. Urban transportation options are extremely accessible including the Oakland International Airport, the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system, and the San Francisco Bay ferry system. For more information on this charming county, please visit the County of Alameda’s website at https://www.acgov.org THE COUNTY Established in 1853, Alameda County has a population of over 1.6 million residents making it the second largest county in the Bay Area and the seventh largest in the State. The County encompasses 14 cities including Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Dublin, Emeryville, Fremont, Hayward, Livermore, Newark, Oakland, Piedmont, Pleasanton, San Leandro, and Union City as well as six unincorporated communities and rural areas that span a total of 738 square miles. Alameda County employs approximately 9,000 employees working in 21 different agencies and departments and has an annual budget of over $3 billion. As a major urban County, Alameda delivers a full spectrum of services, including general government and internal services, health care, social services, public works, criminal justice, and other public safety services for its community. The County celebrates the rich diversity of its workforce, which in large measure, reflects the cultural and ethnic diversity of the community it serves. The County’s mission is to enrich the lives of its residents through visionary policies and accessible, responsive, and effective services. Its vision is to be recognized as one of the best counties in which to live, work, and do business. THE SOCIAL SERVICES AGENGY The Alameda County Social Services Agency (SSA) is comprised of over 2,300 employees working collectively and in partnership with community-based organizations, neighborhood groups and policy makers to serve the needs of the community. SSA has a proposed FY22/23 Budget of over $906 million and is comprised of four operating departments: Agency Administration & Finance; Adult & Aging Services; Children & Family Services; and Workforce & Benefits Administration. For more information about SSA, visit https://www.alamedacountysocialservices.org. THE POSITION Assistant Agency Directors plan, organize, and administer client programs and operations of the Benefit/Employment Services, Child/Family Services, Adult/Aging Services, or Administrative Services Departments in the social services Agency; determine and interpret departmental policies; direct the activities of assigned units and personnel; act for the Agency Director as Department Head of specific client programs; and do related work as required. Assistant Agency Directors function at the second highest operational level of management in the Social Services Agency and report to the Director of the Social Services Agency. The incumbents are responsible for providing coordination of programs, personnel, internal management, and administration of the department to which assigned, and/or are responsible for the design of new programs in response to changes in the public domain. For more detailed information about the job classification, visit: Assistant Agency Director, Social Services Agency THE IDEAL CANDIDATE • Possesses sound understanding of Social Services programs and the needs of our clients and community as well as a track record of providing high-quality services management, efficiently leveraging state and federal resources • Identifies and understands complex problems , applies logic, uses good judgement to design solutions, formulates and articulates action plans proactively and collaboratively, developing and implementing programmatic modifications based on legislative changes, sound decision maker • Is a Strong leader and collaborator, politically astute, develops effective teams at the senior manager and supervisor levels, manages work groups by inspiring, advising and delegating to subordinates, and facilitating the accomplishment of goals, tracking and evaluating performance to ensure success • Is adaptive to latest trends in technology to maximize performance, using data to inform and set priorities • Is an innovative thinker who can explore situations from multiple perspectives, seeking understanding through establishing relationships with people of other backgrounds • Conveys respect to enhance dignity of diverse customers, partners and employees, and continually examines own biases and behaviors to avoid stereotypical responses • Champions diversity , advocates its value to others, recruits and develops people with varied backgrounds, uses diversity as an advantage, confronts and challenges exclusionary organizational practices • Is a great communicator and listener , quick and clear thinker, calm under pressure You are invited to review the brochure for this recruitment at the link below: Assistant Agency Director, Social Services Agenc y. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Welfare or closely related field of study is required. AND EITHER Experience: The equivalent of four years of full-time experience in the classification of Division Director or higher level classification in the Alameda County classified service, which included responsibility for major program administration and policy direction. OR Experience: The equivalent of five years of full-time, increasingly responsible administrative experience, two years of which must have been as a Program Director in public welfare administration or a closely-related program, with direct responsibility for major program operations, budget or policy direction. A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Welfare or a closely related field may be substituted for two years of the required work experience in either pattern above. NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the “Examples of Duties” section of this specification. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of public welfare and human services administration. Provisions of the California Welfare and Institutions Code. Principles of supervision, budgeting, modern organizational development, management, public relations and budget. Community resources and current trends. Ability to: Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Make effective decisions. Use analytical and problem-solving skills. Plan and organize. Manage and control. Take leadership. Demonstrate interpersonal sensitivity. Demonstrate flexibility. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS: 1) A review of applicants' applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. 2) A review of the supplemental questionnaire to determine best qualified. Those candidates considered the best qualified will move on to the next step in the examination process. 3) An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components . Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the “What You Need to Know” section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance.The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT PLAN: Deadline for Filing: 5:00:00 PM Monday, April 1, 2024 Review of Minimum Qualifications: Wednesday, April 10, 2024 Review of Supplemental Questionnaire for Best Qualified Week of May 1, 2024 **Civil Service Oral Examination: Week of May 20, 2024 Notification of Results Week of May 27, 2024 TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN: Departmental Hiring Interviews: Combined process TBD **If designated a combined oral examination/hiring interview, in addition to establishing an eligibility list, may serve as the final selection interview for vacancies in this classification. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County’s Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes.To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date offiling. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website: www.acgov.org/hrs . BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 12 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Management Paid Leave** Catastrophic Sick Leave Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. ** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave. Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @jobaps.com , @acgov.org , Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the 'My applications' button on the Current Job Openings page. Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box Noreply@jobaps.com and Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs . You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the bulletin for the recruitment for which you have applied. Ione Bell | Human Resources Analyst Human Resource Services, County of Alameda 510-272-6456 | Email:Ione.Bell @acgov.org www.acgov.org/hrs Disaster Service Worker All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. Equal Employment Opportunity Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment. Closing Date/Time: 4/1/2024 5:00:00 PM
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
Introduction THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year, but can be extended. Supplemental Questionnaire : A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Failure to submit the application and/or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications will only be accepted on-line. DESCRIPTION THE COMMUNITY The County of Alameda is the geographic center of the San Francisco Bay Area, located on the east side of the Bay across from the San Francisco Peninsula. Commonly referred to as the “East Bay,” the region has been the fastest growing in the San Francisco Bay Area for more than two decades. The East Bay is popular due to its desirable location, incredible diversity, ideal climate, broad economic base, welcoming communities, and business opportunities. The County itself is one of the most culturally diverse regions in the country. Alameda County offers a variety of popular destinations including theatre, world-class symphony performances, dining, and many top-rated accommodations. The County is also home to many popular attractions including, The Oakland Museum, Chabot Space and Science Center, the Oakland Athletics, and Livermore and the Tri-Valley Wine Country. In addition, there are numerous parks, trails, and championship golf courses to enjoy. The University of California, Berkeley and California State University, East Bay are just two of the distinguished academic institutions serving Northern California. Urban transportation options are extremely accessible including the Oakland International Airport, the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system, and the San Francisco Bay ferry system. For more information on this charming county, please visit the County of Alameda’s website at https://www.acgov.org THE COUNTY Established in 1853, Alameda County has a population of over 1.6 million residents making it the second largest county in the Bay Area and the seventh largest in the State. The County encompasses 14 cities including Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Dublin, Emeryville, Fremont, Hayward, Livermore, Newark, Oakland, Piedmont, Pleasanton, San Leandro, and Union City as well as six unincorporated communities and rural areas that span a total of 738 square miles. Alameda County employs approximately 9,000 employees working in 21 different agencies and departments and has an annual budget of over $3 billion. As a major urban County, Alameda delivers a full spectrum of services, including general government and internal services, health care, social services, public works, criminal justice, and other public safety services for its community. The County celebrates the rich diversity of its workforce, which in large measure, reflects the cultural and ethnic diversity of the community it serves. The County’s mission is to enrich the lives of its residents through visionary policies and accessible, responsive, and effective services. Its vision is to be recognized as one of the best counties in which to live, work, and do business. THE SOCIAL SERVICES AGENGY The Alameda County Social Services Agency (SSA) is comprised of over 2,300 employees working collectively and in partnership with community-based organizations, neighborhood groups and policy makers to serve the needs of the community. SSA has a proposed FY22/23 Budget of over $906 million and is comprised of four operating departments: Agency Administration & Finance; Adult & Aging Services; Children & Family Services; and Workforce & Benefits Administration. For more information about SSA, visit https://www.alamedacountysocialservices.org. THE POSITION Assistant Agency Directors plan, organize, and administer client programs and operations of the Benefit/Employment Services, Child/Family Services, Adult/Aging Services, or Administrative Services Departments in the social services Agency; determine and interpret departmental policies; direct the activities of assigned units and personnel; act for the Agency Director as Department Head of specific client programs; and do related work as required. Assistant Agency Directors function at the second highest operational level of management in the Social Services Agency and report to the Director of the Social Services Agency. The incumbents are responsible for providing coordination of programs, personnel, internal management, and administration of the department to which assigned, and/or are responsible for the design of new programs in response to changes in the public domain. For more detailed information about the job classification, visit: Assistant Agency Director, Social Services Agency THE IDEAL CANDIDATE • Possesses sound understanding of Social Services programs and the needs of our clients and community as well as a track record of providing high-quality services management, efficiently leveraging state and federal resources • Identifies and understands complex problems , applies logic, uses good judgement to design solutions, formulates and articulates action plans proactively and collaboratively, developing and implementing programmatic modifications based on legislative changes, sound decision maker • Is a Strong leader and collaborator, politically astute, develops effective teams at the senior manager and supervisor levels, manages work groups by inspiring, advising and delegating to subordinates, and facilitating the accomplishment of goals, tracking and evaluating performance to ensure success • Is adaptive to latest trends in technology to maximize performance, using data to inform and set priorities • Is an innovative thinker who can explore situations from multiple perspectives, seeking understanding through establishing relationships with people of other backgrounds • Conveys respect to enhance dignity of diverse customers, partners and employees, and continually examines own biases and behaviors to avoid stereotypical responses • Champions diversity , advocates its value to others, recruits and develops people with varied backgrounds, uses diversity as an advantage, confronts and challenges exclusionary organizational practices • Is a great communicator and listener , quick and clear thinker, calm under pressure You are invited to review the brochure for this recruitment at the link below: Assistant Agency Director, Social Services Agenc y. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Welfare or closely related field of study is required. AND EITHER Experience: The equivalent of four years of full-time experience in the classification of Division Director or higher level classification in the Alameda County classified service, which included responsibility for major program administration and policy direction. OR Experience: The equivalent of five years of full-time, increasingly responsible administrative experience, two years of which must have been as a Program Director in public welfare administration or a closely-related program, with direct responsibility for major program operations, budget or policy direction. A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Welfare or a closely related field may be substituted for two years of the required work experience in either pattern above. NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the “Examples of Duties” section of this specification. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of public welfare and human services administration. Provisions of the California Welfare and Institutions Code. Principles of supervision, budgeting, modern organizational development, management, public relations and budget. Community resources and current trends. Ability to: Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Make effective decisions. Use analytical and problem-solving skills. Plan and organize. Manage and control. Take leadership. Demonstrate interpersonal sensitivity. Demonstrate flexibility. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS: 1) A review of applicants' applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. 2) A review of the supplemental questionnaire to determine best qualified. Those candidates considered the best qualified will move on to the next step in the examination process. 3) An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components . Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the “What You Need to Know” section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance.The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT PLAN: Deadline for Filing: 5:00:00 PM Monday, April 1, 2024 Review of Minimum Qualifications: Wednesday, April 10, 2024 Review of Supplemental Questionnaire for Best Qualified Week of May 1, 2024 **Civil Service Oral Examination: Week of May 20, 2024 Notification of Results Week of May 27, 2024 TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN: Departmental Hiring Interviews: Combined process TBD **If designated a combined oral examination/hiring interview, in addition to establishing an eligibility list, may serve as the final selection interview for vacancies in this classification. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County’s Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes.To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date offiling. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website: www.acgov.org/hrs . BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 12 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Management Paid Leave** Catastrophic Sick Leave Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. ** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave. Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @jobaps.com , @acgov.org , Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the 'My applications' button on the Current Job Openings page. Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box Noreply@jobaps.com and Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs . You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the bulletin for the recruitment for which you have applied. Ione Bell | Human Resources Analyst Human Resource Services, County of Alameda 510-272-6456 | Email:Ione.Bell @acgov.org www.acgov.org/hrs Disaster Service Worker All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. Equal Employment Opportunity Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment. Closing Date/Time: 4/1/2024 5:00:00 PM
CITY OF TEMECULA, CA
City of Temecula, California, United States
The City of Temecula is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Position Description DESCRIPTION The Community Services Department is hiring a part-time, non-benefited Recreation Leader to work at the Temecula Valley Museum and with the Arts, Culture and Entertainment Team. The ideal candidate will have some experience in museum operations, preferably with a focus in history, natural history and/or art. Successful candidates will have knowledge of event organization, be familiar with educational programming creation and research, and be able to independently follow through on assigned tasks. Applicants should be professional, personable and possess strong verbal and written communication skills. This position works directly with the public and requires an individual that is dedicated to providing outstanding customer service to the community, visitors, and staff. The work schedule for this position is varied and requires applicants that are flexible and committed to working weekends and holidays. DEFINITION Under direct supervision, performs Community Services work in a Citywide Community Services program. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Recreation Leader is an Entry-level classification in the Community Services series. The employee assists in conducting Community Services program activities in area(s) of assignment. May be assigned to work directly with the public. The ability to provide a high level of customer service is extremely important. The Recreation Assistant, Recreation Leader, and Senior Recreation Leader are distinguished from one another by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives direct supervision from the Director of Community Services or his/her designee. No supervision exercised. Examples of Duties EXAMPLES OF DUTIES : (All Assignments) Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Assists in all facets of assigned program area(s) and special events Maintains inventory control, activity and progress records Assists in implementing specialized Community Services programs Responds to complaints and inquiries from the public Prepare clear, concise and complete documents, reports and correspondence; maintain proper records Provides high level of customer service May assist with public presentations, and prepares reports regarding assigned program May receive and reconcile payments by cash, check, credit cards, or automatic debits Sets-up and breaks down equipment and facilities; performs basic maintenance and cleaning, as needed Prepares and writes a variety of reports and documentation, including detailed Risk Management incident reports Promotes and coordinates volunteerism Conducts pre and post trip inspections of vehicles to verify safety and proper operations or to identify potential problems; reports faulty equipment or operational problems Prepares and writes a variety of reports and documentation, including detailed Risk Management incident reports Performs other duties of a similar nature Minimum Qualifications A combination of education, experience, and training that has provided the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities is required for entry into the classification. The City of Temecula utilizes equivalencies to substitute two years of applicable experience and similar responsibility for one year of college in order for a candidate to meet Minimum Qualifications. A typical combination of education, experience, and training for this classification includes: EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE High School Diploma or equivalent; and six (6) months of increasingly responsible experience (paid or volunteer) as a group activity worker or instructor, preferably in a municipal government environment. Completion of an Associate's Degree is highly desirable. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Knowledge of: Basic principles and practices of public Community Services programs Community Services leisure and volunteer activities as they relate to various interests and abilities Applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations Safe work practices and procedures Occupational hazards and safety measures appropriate to work performed Skill to: Operate various types of standard office equipment, including a personal computer and related software Operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner, may be needed Ability to: Provide quality customer service Evaluate situations, identify problems, propose alternative solutions, and exercise sound judgment within established guidelines Establish and maintain courteous, cooperative, and effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Use proper English, spelling, grammar and punctuation Perform basic mathematical calculations To learn first aid methods, practices and safety precautions related to Community Services programs Serve as emergency services worker in the event of an emergency LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES May require possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driving record. First Aid and CPR certifications are required within six (6) months of appointment. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Satisfactory results from a background investigation and administrative screening. The administrative screening may include a pre-employment drug screening for positions which are designated as safety sensitive or security sensitive, including but not limited to being responsible for the care and custody of children and operating heavy equipment. Regularly required to work outside of regular work hours (e.g. evenings, holidays and weekends). Supplemental Information WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and sit; talk or hear both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate equipment needed to carry out duties of the position; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently stands or walks, and lifts and moves records and documents or objects weighing up to 50 pounds alone, and up to 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; perform work under changing deadlines, on multiple concurrent tasks; work with constant interruptions; and interact with the public, including occasionally dissatisfied or quarrelsome individuals. The employee may work in an office or field setting, and may travel to different community centers and events. In the office setting, the noise level is frequently quiet or moderately quiet, at or below 50 decibels. In field settings, the employee may work at different sites and events and is exposed to loud noise which frequently exceeds 70 decibels during Community Services activities. Subject to the position, the employee may constantly or intermittently work outdoors under variable weather conditions that include heat, cold, dust, moisture and wetness. Occasional driving is required to visit community services facilities, and attend community and public meetings. This recruitment will establish an eligibility list which may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification or below in the same classification series for both project and authorized positions. Note: A Project employee is an employee who is hired to work a specific period of time in a Fiscal Year. Project employees are: scheduled at the convenience of the City; not eligible for City sponsored benefits (e.g., health, dental, or vision insurance) unless otherwise specified; serve at the pleasure of the City Manager; and, specifically excluded from the Discipline policy (i.e. may be terminated at any time with or without notice). Typically, project positions do not exceed 1,000 hours in a fiscal year. PLEASE NOTE: If you are a CalPERS annuitant, please be advised that this position does not meet the statutory criteria for post-retirement employment because the incumbent will be performing regular staff duties for an undetermined duration. Employment in this capacity would require you to rescind your retirement and reinstate as a current member of CalPERS. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION : Flexibly Staffed: Yes FLSA Status: Non-exempt Conflict of Interest: Not Required Department: Community Services Bonding Required: No The City of Temecula is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Benefits for Project Employees Employees who are hired in a temporary or "project" position do not receive benefits other than those mandated by state and federal law. These benefits include paid sick leave(PSL)as well asparticipation in Medicare, Worker's Compensation,OBRAand/orCalPERSRetirement System. Sick Leave In accordance with California State Law, all non-regular, temporary and seasonal employees will receive 40 hours of paid sick leave (PSL) upon hire. PSL will be available for use beginning on each employee's90thday of employment. Thereafter, in each pay period that includes July 1, employees will receive a new 40-hour lump sum of PSL. Any unused PSLhours will not carry over. Closing Date/Time: 3/27/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Mar 15, 2024
Part Time
The City of Temecula is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Position Description DESCRIPTION The Community Services Department is hiring a part-time, non-benefited Recreation Leader to work at the Temecula Valley Museum and with the Arts, Culture and Entertainment Team. The ideal candidate will have some experience in museum operations, preferably with a focus in history, natural history and/or art. Successful candidates will have knowledge of event organization, be familiar with educational programming creation and research, and be able to independently follow through on assigned tasks. Applicants should be professional, personable and possess strong verbal and written communication skills. This position works directly with the public and requires an individual that is dedicated to providing outstanding customer service to the community, visitors, and staff. The work schedule for this position is varied and requires applicants that are flexible and committed to working weekends and holidays. DEFINITION Under direct supervision, performs Community Services work in a Citywide Community Services program. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Recreation Leader is an Entry-level classification in the Community Services series. The employee assists in conducting Community Services program activities in area(s) of assignment. May be assigned to work directly with the public. The ability to provide a high level of customer service is extremely important. The Recreation Assistant, Recreation Leader, and Senior Recreation Leader are distinguished from one another by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives direct supervision from the Director of Community Services or his/her designee. No supervision exercised. Examples of Duties EXAMPLES OF DUTIES : (All Assignments) Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Assists in all facets of assigned program area(s) and special events Maintains inventory control, activity and progress records Assists in implementing specialized Community Services programs Responds to complaints and inquiries from the public Prepare clear, concise and complete documents, reports and correspondence; maintain proper records Provides high level of customer service May assist with public presentations, and prepares reports regarding assigned program May receive and reconcile payments by cash, check, credit cards, or automatic debits Sets-up and breaks down equipment and facilities; performs basic maintenance and cleaning, as needed Prepares and writes a variety of reports and documentation, including detailed Risk Management incident reports Promotes and coordinates volunteerism Conducts pre and post trip inspections of vehicles to verify safety and proper operations or to identify potential problems; reports faulty equipment or operational problems Prepares and writes a variety of reports and documentation, including detailed Risk Management incident reports Performs other duties of a similar nature Minimum Qualifications A combination of education, experience, and training that has provided the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities is required for entry into the classification. The City of Temecula utilizes equivalencies to substitute two years of applicable experience and similar responsibility for one year of college in order for a candidate to meet Minimum Qualifications. A typical combination of education, experience, and training for this classification includes: EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE High School Diploma or equivalent; and six (6) months of increasingly responsible experience (paid or volunteer) as a group activity worker or instructor, preferably in a municipal government environment. Completion of an Associate's Degree is highly desirable. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Knowledge of: Basic principles and practices of public Community Services programs Community Services leisure and volunteer activities as they relate to various interests and abilities Applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations Safe work practices and procedures Occupational hazards and safety measures appropriate to work performed Skill to: Operate various types of standard office equipment, including a personal computer and related software Operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner, may be needed Ability to: Provide quality customer service Evaluate situations, identify problems, propose alternative solutions, and exercise sound judgment within established guidelines Establish and maintain courteous, cooperative, and effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Use proper English, spelling, grammar and punctuation Perform basic mathematical calculations To learn first aid methods, practices and safety precautions related to Community Services programs Serve as emergency services worker in the event of an emergency LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES May require possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driving record. First Aid and CPR certifications are required within six (6) months of appointment. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Satisfactory results from a background investigation and administrative screening. The administrative screening may include a pre-employment drug screening for positions which are designated as safety sensitive or security sensitive, including but not limited to being responsible for the care and custody of children and operating heavy equipment. Regularly required to work outside of regular work hours (e.g. evenings, holidays and weekends). Supplemental Information WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and sit; talk or hear both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate equipment needed to carry out duties of the position; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently stands or walks, and lifts and moves records and documents or objects weighing up to 50 pounds alone, and up to 100 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; perform work under changing deadlines, on multiple concurrent tasks; work with constant interruptions; and interact with the public, including occasionally dissatisfied or quarrelsome individuals. The employee may work in an office or field setting, and may travel to different community centers and events. In the office setting, the noise level is frequently quiet or moderately quiet, at or below 50 decibels. In field settings, the employee may work at different sites and events and is exposed to loud noise which frequently exceeds 70 decibels during Community Services activities. Subject to the position, the employee may constantly or intermittently work outdoors under variable weather conditions that include heat, cold, dust, moisture and wetness. Occasional driving is required to visit community services facilities, and attend community and public meetings. This recruitment will establish an eligibility list which may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification or below in the same classification series for both project and authorized positions. Note: A Project employee is an employee who is hired to work a specific period of time in a Fiscal Year. Project employees are: scheduled at the convenience of the City; not eligible for City sponsored benefits (e.g., health, dental, or vision insurance) unless otherwise specified; serve at the pleasure of the City Manager; and, specifically excluded from the Discipline policy (i.e. may be terminated at any time with or without notice). Typically, project positions do not exceed 1,000 hours in a fiscal year. PLEASE NOTE: If you are a CalPERS annuitant, please be advised that this position does not meet the statutory criteria for post-retirement employment because the incumbent will be performing regular staff duties for an undetermined duration. Employment in this capacity would require you to rescind your retirement and reinstate as a current member of CalPERS. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION : Flexibly Staffed: Yes FLSA Status: Non-exempt Conflict of Interest: Not Required Department: Community Services Bonding Required: No The City of Temecula is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Benefits for Project Employees Employees who are hired in a temporary or "project" position do not receive benefits other than those mandated by state and federal law. These benefits include paid sick leave(PSL)as well asparticipation in Medicare, Worker's Compensation,OBRAand/orCalPERSRetirement System. Sick Leave In accordance with California State Law, all non-regular, temporary and seasonal employees will receive 40 hours of paid sick leave (PSL) upon hire. PSL will be available for use beginning on each employee's90thday of employment. Thereafter, in each pay period that includes July 1, employees will receive a new 40-hour lump sum of PSL. Any unused PSLhours will not carry over. Closing Date/Time: 3/27/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
City of Huntington Beach, CA
Huntington Beach, California, United States
Description The City of Huntington Beach is seeking an exceptional leader with demonstrated passion for engaging staff, helping others succeed, and shaping the culture of the organization. This human resource professional will report to the Assistant City Manager and join a cohesive Executive Leadership Team that is aligned to serve the public interest through good governance, dedicated to Huntington Beach's quality of life, and committed to City Council policy. The candidate selected will be an inclusive Director who is committed to mentoring and developing the professional capacity of both the Human Resources Department and all City employees. To that end, the Director needs to have a solutions-oriented mindset and collaborative demeanor to work with other departments and understand their needs. With a team orientation, the HR Director will earn and maintain credibility by consistently putting the needs of the team first. The professional selected will work cooperatively and collaboratively with colleagues and readily contribute their expertise and experience for the common good. An energetic and positive personality will be well received by both departmental staff and other City employees. The HR Director should be a hands-on leader, willing to work alongside his or her staff and build a strong team. The candidate selected will ensure that members of the Human Resources team understand their role in the City's broader mission and take an enterprise-wide view. The Director plays a key role in aligning employees and service areas with the mission, promoting a culture of learning and high performance, and encouraging continuous improvement to deliver service excellence. The individual selected will be an effective and credible written and verbal communicator with well-developed political acumen. The new Director will exhibit transparency, compassion, and emotional intelligence. An approachable professional, the candidate selected will display outstanding interpersonal skills and be proactive about maintaining open and active lines of communication with internal as well as external stakeholders. This position is responsible for promoting communication, connection, and trust between the HR team and all City employees. Actively supporting the City's values, vision, and mission statement to be active caretakers of Huntington Beach’s unique people-centric culture will be key. Further, the ability to engender trust between HR and the workforce, and a history of establishing and maintaining productive and positive relationships with labor groups is critical to this Director’s success. Exposure to or knowledge of labor-management negotiation strategies and techniques and applicable laws is preferred. The ideal candidate will also be well-versed in risk management that includes property, casualty and liability insurance, employee benefits, workers’ compensation and loss control. In addition to being well-networked, they will also be actively engaged in the profession. A dedication to implementing efficient and effective innovations for recruitment and retention is paramount, as are efforts to organize and track useful data that will help focus future efforts. The Community The City of Huntington Beach is located in northwestern Orange County 35 miles southeast of Los Angeles and 90 miles northwest of San Diego. The City encompasses 28 square miles of land and 26 square miles of water, making it the 24th largest city in California. With a population of about 202,265 residents, Huntington Beach is the fourth largest populous city in Orange County. Known as “Surf City USA,” Huntington Beach features nearly 8.5 miles of spacious beaches and hosts an annual visitor population of over 11 million people, especially during the summer, and features numerous large-scale special events, surf competitions and festivals. Even with its swell of visitors, Huntington Beach has been listed for decades as among the FBI’s safest cities in the nation. In 2022, WalletHub ranked the City of Huntington Beach #1 in the nation for quality of services to residents. Huntington Beach consistently ranks near the top of WalletHub’s annual rankings of the happiest cities in the country. Huntington Beach has one of the largest recreational piers in the world and has the longest concrete pier in California. The City is home to a thriving beach community and is consistently named as one of the top ten beaches in California. Running parallel to Pacific Coast Highway and just steps from the ocean is a ten-mile strand perfect for biking, inline skating, jogging, or a leisurely stroll. Huntington Beach boasts a wide variety of municipal amenities. It has a world-class Central Library with four branch libraries. The City’s Park system includes 79 public parks (including a dog park), riding stables, and the largest city-owned and operated regional park in Orange County - the 356-acre Huntington Central Park. Residents enjoy five recreation centers (including a senior center), three miles of equestrian trails, two golf courses, 72 tennis courts, a marina, and a protected wildlife preserve. Huntington Beach draws some of the largest crowds in the world for its popular events, including the U.S. Open of Surfing, AVP Pro Beach Volleyball, the Surf City Marathon, and the Pacific Air Show. It’s also home to the International Surfing Museum, the Surfing Walk of Fame, the Surfing Hall of Fame, the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, and the Huntington Beach Art Center. Examples of Essential Duties Responsible for directing, planning, organizing, and managing the personnel functions and programs of the City including: Employee relations, labor negotiations, recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, training, employee benefits, risk management, City’s self insured programs in liability and workers compensation, as well as loss prevention program. Review the full job class specification here. The Human Resources Department provides exceptional internal and external customer service in support of the OneHB Mission and the City’s Core Values. Human Resources supports the other 11 City departments in all aspects of talent management and development, including recruitment, selection, training, and professional development. Working with the City Manager’s Office, Human Resources builds and maintains strong labor relations with the City’s nine bargaining groups. Human Resources also oversees the City’s Risk Management operations - developing, administering, and coordinating the citywide liability insurance risk management programs. The Department currently has 13 FTE and 3 part-time team members organized across four business units: Administration, Labor Relations, Risk Management, and Department Liaisons. Core services provided by the Department include: • Recruit, select, and onboard employees • Manage labor contract negotiations • Employee Relations • Plan and implement citywide training programs • Oversee the classification and compensation plan • Administer the City’s health and retirement programs, employee assistance program, and other employee benefits • Coordinate leaves, disability, and return-to-work programs • Support workplace safety and reduce injuries by managing the City’s workers’ compensation program • Oversee liability claims administration Minimum Qualifications Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes five years of professional-level human resources management experience and a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in human resources, business or public administration or a related field. Public sector experience in a large municipal agency and a Master's degree is highly desirable. Application & Selection Process This recruitment is open until the position is filled. To be considered for this opportunity, upload a cover letter, resume, and list of professional references using the " Apply" feature. Application packets will be screened and the best qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an oral board interview , which may be conducted virtually or in-person. Following the initial interview, the top candidates will be invited for a "selection" interview. Supplemental Information 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: Continuous
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
Description The City of Huntington Beach is seeking an exceptional leader with demonstrated passion for engaging staff, helping others succeed, and shaping the culture of the organization. This human resource professional will report to the Assistant City Manager and join a cohesive Executive Leadership Team that is aligned to serve the public interest through good governance, dedicated to Huntington Beach's quality of life, and committed to City Council policy. The candidate selected will be an inclusive Director who is committed to mentoring and developing the professional capacity of both the Human Resources Department and all City employees. To that end, the Director needs to have a solutions-oriented mindset and collaborative demeanor to work with other departments and understand their needs. With a team orientation, the HR Director will earn and maintain credibility by consistently putting the needs of the team first. The professional selected will work cooperatively and collaboratively with colleagues and readily contribute their expertise and experience for the common good. An energetic and positive personality will be well received by both departmental staff and other City employees. The HR Director should be a hands-on leader, willing to work alongside his or her staff and build a strong team. The candidate selected will ensure that members of the Human Resources team understand their role in the City's broader mission and take an enterprise-wide view. The Director plays a key role in aligning employees and service areas with the mission, promoting a culture of learning and high performance, and encouraging continuous improvement to deliver service excellence. The individual selected will be an effective and credible written and verbal communicator with well-developed political acumen. The new Director will exhibit transparency, compassion, and emotional intelligence. An approachable professional, the candidate selected will display outstanding interpersonal skills and be proactive about maintaining open and active lines of communication with internal as well as external stakeholders. This position is responsible for promoting communication, connection, and trust between the HR team and all City employees. Actively supporting the City's values, vision, and mission statement to be active caretakers of Huntington Beach’s unique people-centric culture will be key. Further, the ability to engender trust between HR and the workforce, and a history of establishing and maintaining productive and positive relationships with labor groups is critical to this Director’s success. Exposure to or knowledge of labor-management negotiation strategies and techniques and applicable laws is preferred. The ideal candidate will also be well-versed in risk management that includes property, casualty and liability insurance, employee benefits, workers’ compensation and loss control. In addition to being well-networked, they will also be actively engaged in the profession. A dedication to implementing efficient and effective innovations for recruitment and retention is paramount, as are efforts to organize and track useful data that will help focus future efforts. The Community The City of Huntington Beach is located in northwestern Orange County 35 miles southeast of Los Angeles and 90 miles northwest of San Diego. The City encompasses 28 square miles of land and 26 square miles of water, making it the 24th largest city in California. With a population of about 202,265 residents, Huntington Beach is the fourth largest populous city in Orange County. Known as “Surf City USA,” Huntington Beach features nearly 8.5 miles of spacious beaches and hosts an annual visitor population of over 11 million people, especially during the summer, and features numerous large-scale special events, surf competitions and festivals. Even with its swell of visitors, Huntington Beach has been listed for decades as among the FBI’s safest cities in the nation. In 2022, WalletHub ranked the City of Huntington Beach #1 in the nation for quality of services to residents. Huntington Beach consistently ranks near the top of WalletHub’s annual rankings of the happiest cities in the country. Huntington Beach has one of the largest recreational piers in the world and has the longest concrete pier in California. The City is home to a thriving beach community and is consistently named as one of the top ten beaches in California. Running parallel to Pacific Coast Highway and just steps from the ocean is a ten-mile strand perfect for biking, inline skating, jogging, or a leisurely stroll. Huntington Beach boasts a wide variety of municipal amenities. It has a world-class Central Library with four branch libraries. The City’s Park system includes 79 public parks (including a dog park), riding stables, and the largest city-owned and operated regional park in Orange County - the 356-acre Huntington Central Park. Residents enjoy five recreation centers (including a senior center), three miles of equestrian trails, two golf courses, 72 tennis courts, a marina, and a protected wildlife preserve. Huntington Beach draws some of the largest crowds in the world for its popular events, including the U.S. Open of Surfing, AVP Pro Beach Volleyball, the Surf City Marathon, and the Pacific Air Show. It’s also home to the International Surfing Museum, the Surfing Walk of Fame, the Surfing Hall of Fame, the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, and the Huntington Beach Art Center. Examples of Essential Duties Responsible for directing, planning, organizing, and managing the personnel functions and programs of the City including: Employee relations, labor negotiations, recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, training, employee benefits, risk management, City’s self insured programs in liability and workers compensation, as well as loss prevention program. Review the full job class specification here. The Human Resources Department provides exceptional internal and external customer service in support of the OneHB Mission and the City’s Core Values. Human Resources supports the other 11 City departments in all aspects of talent management and development, including recruitment, selection, training, and professional development. Working with the City Manager’s Office, Human Resources builds and maintains strong labor relations with the City’s nine bargaining groups. Human Resources also oversees the City’s Risk Management operations - developing, administering, and coordinating the citywide liability insurance risk management programs. The Department currently has 13 FTE and 3 part-time team members organized across four business units: Administration, Labor Relations, Risk Management, and Department Liaisons. Core services provided by the Department include: • Recruit, select, and onboard employees • Manage labor contract negotiations • Employee Relations • Plan and implement citywide training programs • Oversee the classification and compensation plan • Administer the City’s health and retirement programs, employee assistance program, and other employee benefits • Coordinate leaves, disability, and return-to-work programs • Support workplace safety and reduce injuries by managing the City’s workers’ compensation program • Oversee liability claims administration Minimum Qualifications Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes five years of professional-level human resources management experience and a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in human resources, business or public administration or a related field. Public sector experience in a large municipal agency and a Master's degree is highly desirable. Application & Selection Process This recruitment is open until the position is filled. To be considered for this opportunity, upload a cover letter, resume, and list of professional references using the " Apply" feature. Application packets will be screened and the best qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an oral board interview , which may be conducted virtually or in-person. Following the initial interview, the top candidates will be invited for a "selection" interview. Supplemental Information 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: Continuous
Introduction THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year, but can be extended. Supplemental Questionnaire : A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Failure to submit the application and/or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications will only be accepted on-line. DESCRIPTION THE COMMUNITY The County of Alameda is the geographic center of the San Francisco Bay Area, located on the east side of the Bay across from the San Francisco Peninsula. Commonly referred to as the “East Bay,” the region has been the fastest growing in the San Francisco Bay Area for more than two decades. The East Bay is popular due to its desirable location, incredible diversity, ideal climate, broad economic base, welcoming communities, and business opportunities. The County itself is one of the most culturally diverse regions in the country. Alameda County offers a variety of popular destinations including theatre, world-class symphony performances, dining, and many top-rated accommodations. The County is also home to many popular attractions including, The Oakland Museum, Chabot Space and Science Center, the Oakland Athletics, and Livermore and the Tri-Valley Wine Country. In addition, there are numerous parks, trails, and championship golf courses to enjoy. The University of California, Berkeley and California State University, East Bay are just two of the distinguished academic institutions serving Northern California. Urban transportation options are extremely accessible including the Oakland International Airport, the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system, and the San Francisco Bay ferry system. For more information on this charming county, please visit the County of Alameda’s website at https://www.acgov.org/ THE COUNTY Established in 1853, Alameda County has a population of over 1.6 million residents making it the second largest county in the Bay Area and the seventh largest in the State. The County encompasses 14 cities including Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Dublin, Emeryville, Fremont, Hayward, Livermore, Newark, Oakland, Piedmont, Pleasanton, San Leandro, and Union City as well as six unincorporated communities and rural areas that span a total of 738 square miles. Alameda County employs approximately 9,000 employees working in 21 different agencies and departments and has an annual budget of over $3 billion. As a major urban County, Alameda delivers a full spectrum of services, including general government and internal services, health care, social services, public works, criminal justice, and other public safety services for its community. The County celebrates the rich diversity of its workforce, which in large measure, reflects the cultural and ethnic diversity of the community it serves. The County’s mission is to enrich the lives of its residents through visionary policies and accessible, responsive, and effective services. Its vision is to be recognized as one of the best counties in which to live, work, and do business. THE POSITION This position provides direct administrative assistance to the Agency Director or designee, which may involve highly sensitive and/or confidential matters. Incumbents must use independent judgment, tact and discretion for successful performance of the work, as responsibilities may include resolution of internal management, policy and operational problems. These positions are located in various County departments and agencies. Ideal Candidate will possess: Demonstrated strong analytical skills as it relates to administrative analysis and report preparation. Exceptional organizational skills: must be able to work efficiently and effectively on multiple projects at the same time. The ability to prepare clear, accurate and effective reports, correspondence, policies, newsletters, and other written materials. The ability to interpret, explain and apply complex policies, regulations, and procedures. A demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders. The proven experience exercising sound independent judgment within established policies and guidelines. Strong oral and written communication skills as a proficient and compelling writer that is able to draft press releases and speeches that are concise and grammatically correct. You are invited to review the brochure for this recruitment at the link below: Executive Program Coordinator MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: The equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university (180 quarter or 120 semester units) with major course work in business or public administration, a social science or a field related to the work (an appropriate advanced degree is desirable). (Additional professional-level administrative services or social service experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.) AND Experience: The equivalent to four years of full-time, professional-level administrative or managerial service provision experience, preferably in a direct client service delivery setting. License: May require possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s license. NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of: • Principles and practices of direct client service delivery. • Principles of public administration. • Practices and techniques of administrative analysis and report preparation. • Principles and techniques of public information dissemination. • Computer applications related to the work. • Budgetary and financial record-keeping techniques. • Office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment. • Basic supervisory principles and practices. • Basic public personnel, purchasing and contract administration practices. Ability to: • Plan and conduct complex and sensitive administrative and operational studies. • Identify management and operational problems, investigate and evaluate alternatives and implement effective solutions. • Interpret, explain and apply complex policies, regulations, and procedures. • Direct the work of a small staff. • Prepare clear, accurate and effective reports, correspondence, policies, newsletters and other written materials. • Represent the agency and the County in meetings with others and make effective public presentations. • Organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines. • Maintain accurate records and files. • Exercise sound independent judgment within established policies and guidelines. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS: 1) A review of applicants' applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. 2) A review of the supplemental questionnaire to determine best qualified. Those candidates considered the best qualified will move on to the next step in the examination process. 3) An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components . Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the “What You Need to Know” section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance.The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT PLAN: Deadline for Filing: 5:00:00 PM Friday, April 19, 2024 Review of Minimum Qualifications: Monday, May 6, 2024 Review of Supplemental Questionnaire for Best Qualified Week of May 20, 2024 Virtual Civil Service Oral Examination Week of June 10, 2024 Notification of Results Week of June 26, 2024 TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN: Departmental Hiring Interviews: Combined process TBD WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County’s Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes.To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date offiling. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website: www.acgov.org/hrs . BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 12 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Management Paid Leave** Catastrophic Sick Leave Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. ** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave. Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @jobaps.com , @acgov.org , Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the 'My applications' button on the Current Job Openings page. Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box Noreply@jobaps.com and Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs . You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the bulletin for the recruitment for which you have applied. Ione Bell | Human Resources Analyst Human Resource Services, County of Alameda 510-272-6456 | Email:Ione.Bell @acgov.org www.acgov.org/hrs Disaster Service Worker All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. Equal Employment Opportunity Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment. Closing Date/Time: 4/19/2024 5:00:00 PM
Mar 26, 2024
Full Time
Introduction THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year, but can be extended. Supplemental Questionnaire : A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Failure to submit the application and/or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications will only be accepted on-line. DESCRIPTION THE COMMUNITY The County of Alameda is the geographic center of the San Francisco Bay Area, located on the east side of the Bay across from the San Francisco Peninsula. Commonly referred to as the “East Bay,” the region has been the fastest growing in the San Francisco Bay Area for more than two decades. The East Bay is popular due to its desirable location, incredible diversity, ideal climate, broad economic base, welcoming communities, and business opportunities. The County itself is one of the most culturally diverse regions in the country. Alameda County offers a variety of popular destinations including theatre, world-class symphony performances, dining, and many top-rated accommodations. The County is also home to many popular attractions including, The Oakland Museum, Chabot Space and Science Center, the Oakland Athletics, and Livermore and the Tri-Valley Wine Country. In addition, there are numerous parks, trails, and championship golf courses to enjoy. The University of California, Berkeley and California State University, East Bay are just two of the distinguished academic institutions serving Northern California. Urban transportation options are extremely accessible including the Oakland International Airport, the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system, and the San Francisco Bay ferry system. For more information on this charming county, please visit the County of Alameda’s website at https://www.acgov.org/ THE COUNTY Established in 1853, Alameda County has a population of over 1.6 million residents making it the second largest county in the Bay Area and the seventh largest in the State. The County encompasses 14 cities including Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Dublin, Emeryville, Fremont, Hayward, Livermore, Newark, Oakland, Piedmont, Pleasanton, San Leandro, and Union City as well as six unincorporated communities and rural areas that span a total of 738 square miles. Alameda County employs approximately 9,000 employees working in 21 different agencies and departments and has an annual budget of over $3 billion. As a major urban County, Alameda delivers a full spectrum of services, including general government and internal services, health care, social services, public works, criminal justice, and other public safety services for its community. The County celebrates the rich diversity of its workforce, which in large measure, reflects the cultural and ethnic diversity of the community it serves. The County’s mission is to enrich the lives of its residents through visionary policies and accessible, responsive, and effective services. Its vision is to be recognized as one of the best counties in which to live, work, and do business. THE POSITION This position provides direct administrative assistance to the Agency Director or designee, which may involve highly sensitive and/or confidential matters. Incumbents must use independent judgment, tact and discretion for successful performance of the work, as responsibilities may include resolution of internal management, policy and operational problems. These positions are located in various County departments and agencies. Ideal Candidate will possess: Demonstrated strong analytical skills as it relates to administrative analysis and report preparation. Exceptional organizational skills: must be able to work efficiently and effectively on multiple projects at the same time. The ability to prepare clear, accurate and effective reports, correspondence, policies, newsletters, and other written materials. The ability to interpret, explain and apply complex policies, regulations, and procedures. A demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders. The proven experience exercising sound independent judgment within established policies and guidelines. Strong oral and written communication skills as a proficient and compelling writer that is able to draft press releases and speeches that are concise and grammatically correct. You are invited to review the brochure for this recruitment at the link below: Executive Program Coordinator MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: The equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university (180 quarter or 120 semester units) with major course work in business or public administration, a social science or a field related to the work (an appropriate advanced degree is desirable). (Additional professional-level administrative services or social service experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.) AND Experience: The equivalent to four years of full-time, professional-level administrative or managerial service provision experience, preferably in a direct client service delivery setting. License: May require possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s license. NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of: • Principles and practices of direct client service delivery. • Principles of public administration. • Practices and techniques of administrative analysis and report preparation. • Principles and techniques of public information dissemination. • Computer applications related to the work. • Budgetary and financial record-keeping techniques. • Office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment. • Basic supervisory principles and practices. • Basic public personnel, purchasing and contract administration practices. Ability to: • Plan and conduct complex and sensitive administrative and operational studies. • Identify management and operational problems, investigate and evaluate alternatives and implement effective solutions. • Interpret, explain and apply complex policies, regulations, and procedures. • Direct the work of a small staff. • Prepare clear, accurate and effective reports, correspondence, policies, newsletters and other written materials. • Represent the agency and the County in meetings with others and make effective public presentations. • Organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines. • Maintain accurate records and files. • Exercise sound independent judgment within established policies and guidelines. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS: 1) A review of applicants' applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. 2) A review of the supplemental questionnaire to determine best qualified. Those candidates considered the best qualified will move on to the next step in the examination process. 3) An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components . Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the “What You Need to Know” section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance.The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT PLAN: Deadline for Filing: 5:00:00 PM Friday, April 19, 2024 Review of Minimum Qualifications: Monday, May 6, 2024 Review of Supplemental Questionnaire for Best Qualified Week of May 20, 2024 Virtual Civil Service Oral Examination Week of June 10, 2024 Notification of Results Week of June 26, 2024 TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN: Departmental Hiring Interviews: Combined process TBD WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County’s Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes.To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date offiling. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website: www.acgov.org/hrs . BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 12 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Management Paid Leave** Catastrophic Sick Leave Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. ** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave. Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @jobaps.com , @acgov.org , Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the 'My applications' button on the Current Job Openings page. Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box Noreply@jobaps.com and Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs . You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the bulletin for the recruitment for which you have applied. Ione Bell | Human Resources Analyst Human Resource Services, County of Alameda 510-272-6456 | Email:Ione.Bell @acgov.org www.acgov.org/hrs Disaster Service Worker All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. Equal Employment Opportunity Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment. Closing Date/Time: 4/19/2024 5:00:00 PM