LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity EXAM NUMBER: PH4731G FIRST DATE OF DATE: Monday, April 29, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:59 p.m. Pacific Time (PT) This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. No out-of-class experience will be accepted. DEFINITION: Supervises a team of analysts and other technical and support personnel providing technical and consultative services to the management of a program; or oversees a small Countywide health program. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: This is the senior-/supervisory-level class in the Health Program Analyst Series. Positions allocable to this class are located in the department of Mental Health and Public Health and typically report to and receive general direction from a program administrator/manager or higher. Positions are distinguished either by responsibility for supervising a team of analysts and other technical and support personnel in the development, implementation, administration, and evaluation of a large program, or by non-supervisory responsibility for these activities for a small program. Factors affecting allocation of positions in the Health Program Analyst Series include but are not limited to scope and complexity of program/clinic, program budget, number and size of contracts, and size and composition of clinical, professional, and support staff. Positions allocated to the Department of Mental Health typically report to and receive supervision from a clinical program manager who oversees multiple Countywide programs, or from a Deputy Director, Mental Health. Positions allocated to the Department of Public Health may also supervise and participate in work with community and city partners to shape and develop policy toward passage and implementation. Positions in the Health Program Analyst Series are distinguished from positions allocated to perform contract development and administration activities as part of a centralized departmental contracting function. Health Program Analyst III is distinguished from Health Program Analyst II in that the latter may lead staff engaged in analyzing program components, whereas the Health Program Analyst III supervises the full scope of program-analysis activities for which the position is responsible These positions require expert knowledge of principles of program administration, organization, and planning; methodologies, concepts, and practices of human services program development, support, and evaluation; and the ability to collect, evaluate, and synthesize data, draw conclusions, and formulate recommendations in connection with community health programs; interpret Federal, State, and County legislative regulations and mandates; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, community members, and other public and private agencies; and communicate effectively orally and in writing. Essential Job Functions Supervises or independently executes the development, implementation, and evaluation of the services of a program or sub-program; formulates or assists with the formulation of plans, policies, and objectives for the program. Supervises and participates in the coordination and facilitation of collaborative efforts among public, private, and non-profit groups and community organizations to meet the needs of the target population; provides leadership, technical assistance, advocacy, and coalition-building on behalf of targeted groups. Reviews written recommendations from staff regarding budgets submitted by contact agencies, policy issues, pending legislation, regulations, and technical research and position papers relating to the program area. Supervises the investigation of contracted agency operations performed by subordinate analyst staff; performs investigations of highly sensitive or complex issues involving contract agencies and makes recommendations to management. Supervises and advises staff in the analysis and preparation of grant applications; monitors program-related activities and services to ensure compliance with grant activities. Reviews written reports on program activities and progress toward achieving the overall goals of the program; develops written program goals and specialty program plans. Supervises and participates in the development and administration of contracts with mental health and public health program service providers; supervises the monitoring and evaluation of agencies to ensure compliance with contract requirements and services. Conducts meetings with departmental, public, private, and non-profit groups and community organizations to discuss and influence policy issues impacting the assigned program. Supervises and participates in the development and implementation of community action plans and policy. Supervises the work of program staff and coordinates the activities of professional and technical staff implementing the objectives and goals of the program. Attends and conducts meetings with department officials and members of community-based organizations and the public interested in resolving issues and influencing the program. Oversees the evaluation of awareness campaigns that promote the assigned program; oversees and assists in the design and layout of promotional materials and may disseminate products such as flyers, newsletters, pamphlets, posters, and articles. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: OPTION I: A Bachelor's Degree* from an accredited college or university in a discipline related to the core business function of the department**. -AND- Five (5) years of experience in the analysis of mental health or public health programs***, two (2) years of which must have been at the level of Health Program Analyst II, planning, implementing, administering, or evaluating mental health or public health programs . A Master's Degree* from an accredited college or university in a discipline related to the core business function of the department** may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience in the analysis of mental health or public health programs if the degree was not used to meet the education requirement . OPTION II: Seven (7) years of experience performing assignments in mental health or public health program analysis***, two (2) years of which must have been at the level of Health Program Analyst II, planning, implementing, administering, or evaluating mental health or public health programs . LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *In order to receive credit for any type of college or university degree, such as a Bachelor's Degree or higher, you must attach a legible copy of the Official Diploma, Official Transcripts, or Official Letter from the accredited institution, which shows the date the degree was awarded, with Registrar's signature and school seal, to the application at the time of filing, or e-mail to hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission or your application may be rejected. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited institutions standards by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or The Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (A ICE ) . (see Employment Information under Accreditation Information) Official Transcripts is defined as a transcript that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school's registrar office. A printout of the courses from the school's website is NOT considered official transcripts and will not be accepted and may result in your application being incomplete and rejected. All documents must be attached to your application at the time of filing or e-mailed to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission or your application may be rejected as incomplete. ** Disciplines related to the core business functions of the department may include: Public Health , Epidemiology, Environmental Health , Health Sciences , Community Health Education , Public Administration , Business Administration , Administration/Management , Behavioral Science , Social Science , or a closely related field. ***Experience in the analysis of a mental health or public health program is defined as the study and investigation of issues and problems of mental health or public health program development, implementation, administration, or evaluation and the formation of applicable solutions and recommendations. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications: Additional experience beyond the Minimum Requirements. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire at the time of filing weighted 100% . Applicants must meet the requirements described above at the time of filing and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added to the Eligible Register. Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS . Complete applications will be processed on an as received basis and promulgated to the Eligible Register accordingly. VACANCY INFORMATION: The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. _______________________________________________________________ Application and Filing Information HOW TO APPLY: Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY . Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will NOT be accepted. Any required documents and/or additional information, if any, must be received with your application at the time of filing online or sent to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button located on this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the Monday, April 29, 2024 1:59 p.m. Pacific Time (PT) deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS. Fill out the application and Supplemental Questionnaire accurately and completely to receive full credit for any relevant education and/or job experience you include. In the space provided on the application for education, include names and addresses of schools attended, dates attended, degree(s) received, and degree major. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job/position title, start and end dates, the number of hours worked per week, and detailed description of work and duties performed. If the application and/or Supplemental Questionnaire is/are incomplete, the application will be REJECTED . IMPORTANT NOTES: Please note that ALL information supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT. Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification(s) and/or Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. In doing so your application will be dispositioned as INCOMPLETE and will not be accepted. Comments such as "SEE RESUME" or "SEE APPLICATION" will not be considered a valid response; therefore, using such statements will also result in your application being rejected as INCOMPLETE. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Check the website for updated information at https://lacountylibrary.org . SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. DO NOT SHARE USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the in equalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will follow all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst Department Contact E-mail: H RExams@ph.lacounty.gov Exam Number: PH4731G California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 659-6546 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 Alternate Teletype Phone : (800) 897-0077 For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Apr 17, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity EXAM NUMBER: PH4731G FIRST DATE OF DATE: Monday, April 29, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:59 p.m. Pacific Time (PT) This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. No out-of-class experience will be accepted. DEFINITION: Supervises a team of analysts and other technical and support personnel providing technical and consultative services to the management of a program; or oversees a small Countywide health program. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: This is the senior-/supervisory-level class in the Health Program Analyst Series. Positions allocable to this class are located in the department of Mental Health and Public Health and typically report to and receive general direction from a program administrator/manager or higher. Positions are distinguished either by responsibility for supervising a team of analysts and other technical and support personnel in the development, implementation, administration, and evaluation of a large program, or by non-supervisory responsibility for these activities for a small program. Factors affecting allocation of positions in the Health Program Analyst Series include but are not limited to scope and complexity of program/clinic, program budget, number and size of contracts, and size and composition of clinical, professional, and support staff. Positions allocated to the Department of Mental Health typically report to and receive supervision from a clinical program manager who oversees multiple Countywide programs, or from a Deputy Director, Mental Health. Positions allocated to the Department of Public Health may also supervise and participate in work with community and city partners to shape and develop policy toward passage and implementation. Positions in the Health Program Analyst Series are distinguished from positions allocated to perform contract development and administration activities as part of a centralized departmental contracting function. Health Program Analyst III is distinguished from Health Program Analyst II in that the latter may lead staff engaged in analyzing program components, whereas the Health Program Analyst III supervises the full scope of program-analysis activities for which the position is responsible These positions require expert knowledge of principles of program administration, organization, and planning; methodologies, concepts, and practices of human services program development, support, and evaluation; and the ability to collect, evaluate, and synthesize data, draw conclusions, and formulate recommendations in connection with community health programs; interpret Federal, State, and County legislative regulations and mandates; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, community members, and other public and private agencies; and communicate effectively orally and in writing. Essential Job Functions Supervises or independently executes the development, implementation, and evaluation of the services of a program or sub-program; formulates or assists with the formulation of plans, policies, and objectives for the program. Supervises and participates in the coordination and facilitation of collaborative efforts among public, private, and non-profit groups and community organizations to meet the needs of the target population; provides leadership, technical assistance, advocacy, and coalition-building on behalf of targeted groups. Reviews written recommendations from staff regarding budgets submitted by contact agencies, policy issues, pending legislation, regulations, and technical research and position papers relating to the program area. Supervises the investigation of contracted agency operations performed by subordinate analyst staff; performs investigations of highly sensitive or complex issues involving contract agencies and makes recommendations to management. Supervises and advises staff in the analysis and preparation of grant applications; monitors program-related activities and services to ensure compliance with grant activities. Reviews written reports on program activities and progress toward achieving the overall goals of the program; develops written program goals and specialty program plans. Supervises and participates in the development and administration of contracts with mental health and public health program service providers; supervises the monitoring and evaluation of agencies to ensure compliance with contract requirements and services. Conducts meetings with departmental, public, private, and non-profit groups and community organizations to discuss and influence policy issues impacting the assigned program. Supervises and participates in the development and implementation of community action plans and policy. Supervises the work of program staff and coordinates the activities of professional and technical staff implementing the objectives and goals of the program. Attends and conducts meetings with department officials and members of community-based organizations and the public interested in resolving issues and influencing the program. Oversees the evaluation of awareness campaigns that promote the assigned program; oversees and assists in the design and layout of promotional materials and may disseminate products such as flyers, newsletters, pamphlets, posters, and articles. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: OPTION I: A Bachelor's Degree* from an accredited college or university in a discipline related to the core business function of the department**. -AND- Five (5) years of experience in the analysis of mental health or public health programs***, two (2) years of which must have been at the level of Health Program Analyst II, planning, implementing, administering, or evaluating mental health or public health programs . A Master's Degree* from an accredited college or university in a discipline related to the core business function of the department** may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience in the analysis of mental health or public health programs if the degree was not used to meet the education requirement . OPTION II: Seven (7) years of experience performing assignments in mental health or public health program analysis***, two (2) years of which must have been at the level of Health Program Analyst II, planning, implementing, administering, or evaluating mental health or public health programs . LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *In order to receive credit for any type of college or university degree, such as a Bachelor's Degree or higher, you must attach a legible copy of the Official Diploma, Official Transcripts, or Official Letter from the accredited institution, which shows the date the degree was awarded, with Registrar's signature and school seal, to the application at the time of filing, or e-mail to hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission or your application may be rejected. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited institutions standards by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or The Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (A ICE ) . (see Employment Information under Accreditation Information) Official Transcripts is defined as a transcript that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school's registrar office. A printout of the courses from the school's website is NOT considered official transcripts and will not be accepted and may result in your application being incomplete and rejected. All documents must be attached to your application at the time of filing or e-mailed to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission or your application may be rejected as incomplete. ** Disciplines related to the core business functions of the department may include: Public Health , Epidemiology, Environmental Health , Health Sciences , Community Health Education , Public Administration , Business Administration , Administration/Management , Behavioral Science , Social Science , or a closely related field. ***Experience in the analysis of a mental health or public health program is defined as the study and investigation of issues and problems of mental health or public health program development, implementation, administration, or evaluation and the formation of applicable solutions and recommendations. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications: Additional experience beyond the Minimum Requirements. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire at the time of filing weighted 100% . Applicants must meet the requirements described above at the time of filing and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added to the Eligible Register. Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS . Complete applications will be processed on an as received basis and promulgated to the Eligible Register accordingly. VACANCY INFORMATION: The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. _______________________________________________________________ Application and Filing Information HOW TO APPLY: Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY . Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will NOT be accepted. Any required documents and/or additional information, if any, must be received with your application at the time of filing online or sent to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button located on this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the Monday, April 29, 2024 1:59 p.m. Pacific Time (PT) deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS. Fill out the application and Supplemental Questionnaire accurately and completely to receive full credit for any relevant education and/or job experience you include. In the space provided on the application for education, include names and addresses of schools attended, dates attended, degree(s) received, and degree major. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job/position title, start and end dates, the number of hours worked per week, and detailed description of work and duties performed. If the application and/or Supplemental Questionnaire is/are incomplete, the application will be REJECTED . IMPORTANT NOTES: Please note that ALL information supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT. Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification(s) and/or Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. In doing so your application will be dispositioned as INCOMPLETE and will not be accepted. Comments such as "SEE RESUME" or "SEE APPLICATION" will not be considered a valid response; therefore, using such statements will also result in your application being rejected as INCOMPLETE. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Check the website for updated information at https://lacountylibrary.org . SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. DO NOT SHARE USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the in equalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will follow all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst Department Contact E-mail: H RExams@ph.lacounty.gov Exam Number: PH4731G California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 659-6546 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 Alternate Teletype Phone : (800) 897-0077 For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Introduction This recruitment is being conducted to fill Deputy Sheriff I - Academy Certified opportunities in the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office and to establish an eligible list which may be used to fill future vacancies. Pre-Employment Physical, Drug Screen and Background : Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment physical examination, a pre-employment drug screen and a background investigation as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible candidate has passed the drug screen, physical and successfully completed the background process. The County pays for the initial drug screen and physical. Hiring Incentive Program: The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office offers a hiring incentive in the amount of $10,000 ($3,000 upon hire, $3,000 after completion of field/on-the job training, $4,000 after completion of 6th year of service). The department will award the cash incentive to any person who is hired for the position of Correctional Officer - Lateral within the timeframes this program is active and so approved by the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors. Additionally, a moving stipend reimbursement up to $2,000.00 for any cost directly associated with relocating their primary residence as a result of gaining employment with this office is available. The following incentives may also be available for eligible new hires, subject to approval by Human Resources: Vacation Accrual Rate: San Joaquin County vacation accrual rate consistent with the candidate's total years of public service. Sick Leave: Candidates leaving other employment may receive credit for actual non-reimbursable sick leave hours (up to 160 hours) from their last agency. Hours shall be subject to San Joaquin County's minimum sick leave cash out provisions. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. TYPICAL DUTIES Patrols County areas and enforces laws; checks homes, business establishments, schools and other features of the area for crime, suspicious circumstances and hazardous conditions; operates electronic communication equipment and responds to calls to preserve the peace and enforce laws to improve effectiveness and meet community needs; apprehends suspects and renders assistance; obtains statements and information. Learns to and conducts investigations of complaint and criminal violations; gathers, maintains, and protects evidence; interviews victims, witnesses and suspects. Learns to and performs coroner duties including, identification of decedent; identifies and notifies next of kin; routine inspections of bodies involved in traumatic or unexpected deaths as well as the scene of the incidents; maintains and protects property of deceased persons. May supervise inmates in a variety of activities at detention facilities. Services as bailiff, maintains security of and order in the court and removes disorderly persons when necessary; provides for security and safety of judges, jury deliberations, jurors, and the public; provides security and transportation of inmates to and from courts and other locations as required. Serves and executes civil process. Patrols County waterways in boats; responds to and investigates reports of law violations and accidents; issues citations and makes physical arrest. Testifies at hearings and trials. Prepares incident, arrest, investigation and related reports. Administers first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education : Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a General Education Development certificate (G.E.D.), or have attained a two-year or four-year degree from an accredited institution. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : (1) Be at least 21 years of age upon appointment; (2) Meet minimum standards required for Peace Officers as set forth in Section 1029 and 1031 of the Government Code; (3) Pass background investigation conducted by Sheriff’s Department, and; (4) Meet physical standards established for safety members. Licenses : Possession of a valid California driver’s license. Certificates: Possession of a valid POST Basic Academy Completion Certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. Applicants who, at the time of application, meet all other requirements and present satisfactory evidence of current Academy enrollment (generally a letter of attendance signed by the Academy Director) will be accepted to the examination process but must complete the Academy training and provide a copy of the POST Basic Academy Completion Certificate prior to appointment. Note: Supplemental application must be submitted with employment application. KNOWLEDGE Law enforcement practices, procedures, and resources; laws and ordinances of federal, state, and County general law enforcement; guidelines pertaining to police confidentiality; patrol and investigative practices and techniques; departmental policies and procedures; principles and methods of interviewing and interrogation; sociological concepts and communication skills in dealing with a diverse population; self defense tactics; procedures and laws governing obtaining and preservation of evidence; methods of personal identification used in law enforcement; principles of normal and abnormal human behavior; community public and private agency resources; public relations techniques; first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); use and care of firearms; police report writing techniques; basic computer and modern office automation technology and pertinent software programs. ABILITY Understand, interpret and apply laws, regulations, and ordinances related to law enforcement; enforce laws and ordinances; evaluate situations and determine appropriate courses of action; be honest and tactful in both pleasant and unpleasant situations; obtain information through interviews, interrogations and observations; record observations clearly and accurately; relate to a wide variety of socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds; physically restrain or subdue suspects for the safety of themselves and others; understand and follow oral and written instructions; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; exercise sound judgment and stay calm at all times including stressful and emergency situations; work effectively with inmates, fellow officers, public officials, general public, and others; apply proper techniques of arrest and restraint; work different shifts, weekends, holidays and extended schedules; perform duties while wearing required safety equipment; safely operate emergency response vehicles; operate and care for a variety of specialized law enforcement equipment, including firearms, restraints and tactical equipment; operate electronic communications equipment; operate basic computer hardware and software. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility -Frequent operation of a data entry device; repetitive motion; sitting, standing, walking for extended periods of time; driving; frequent running, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, climbing, crawling; drag 5 to 165 lbs; Lifting -Frequently 5 to 75 lbs; occasional lifting/turning of heavy objects or people; Visual -Constant good overall vision, reading/close-up work; color perception and use eye/hand coordination; frequent use of depth perception and field/peripheral vision; Dexterity -Frequent reaching; grasping; repetitive motion; writing; Hearing/Talking -Frequent hearing of normal speech, hearing/talking on the telephone/radio, talking in person; ability to hear faint sounds; Emotional/Psychological -Constant decision making, concentration, and public contact; public speaking; dealing with emergency situations; frequent working alone; occasional exposure to trauma, grief, and death, hazardous materials; Special Requirements -Wear assigned safety equipment; work different shifts, weekends, holidays and extended schedules; Environmental -Frequent exposure to noise and varied weather conditions. BENEFITS Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in the Kaiser and Select Plans. Dependent coverage is available for all plans, with the employee paying a portion of the premiums. Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. Vision Insurance : The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. For more detailed information on the County’s benefits program, visit our website at www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Benefits. Life Insurance : The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows : 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000 Regular employees in this unit shall be provided with a County-paid term life insurance policy with a face value of $40,000. The policy shall include a double indemnity accidental death and dismemberment provision. Employees may purchase additional term life insurance to a maximum of $200,000 at the group rate. 125 Flexible Benefits Plan : This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit). Retirement Plan : Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Act of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance. Deferred Compensation : The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $18,000 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $24,000. The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available. Vacation : Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years. Holiday : 14 paid holidays per year. Sick Leave : 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive : An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one-half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year. Bereavement Leave : 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave if the distance traveled is in excess of 300 miles each way. Merit Salary Increase : New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step. P.O.S.T. Pay : Employees in this unit holding an Intermediate POST certificate shall continue to be compensated at 3% of base salary bi-weekly. Employees in this unit holding an Advanced POST certificate shall be compensated at 10% base salary bi-weekly. Employees in this unit holding an Advanced POST certificate and who have completed 15 years of service as a Deputy Sheriff, shall be compensated at 12.5% of base salary bi-weekly. Employees in this unit holding an Advanced POST certificate and who have completed 24 years of service as a Deputy Sheriff shall be compensated 15% base salary bi-weekly. Additional Compensation : Employees assigned to the duties of Field or Custody Training Officer (FTO) shall receive a pay supplement of five percent (5%) of their base salary while performing such duties. Employees in the class of Deputy Sheriff II assigned to the Sheriff’s Department Detective Bureaus shall receive a pay supplement of five percent (5%) of their base salary while assigned to the Bureau. Employees assigned to the Tactical or Explosive Ordinance Teams who are not receiving Detective or Field Training Officer supplements shall receive a pay supplement of five percent (5%) of their base salary while assigned to such teams. Employees assigned to Boating Safety shall receive a supplement of five percent (5%) of their base pay while performing boating safety duties. Bilingual Pay : Each employee who is designated by the appointing authority and approved by the County Administrator and who has passed a bilingual proficiency examination administered by Human Resources Division shall receive a biweekly supplement of five percent (5%) of their base pay. Uniform Allowance : Employees in this unit shall receive a lump sum payment of $400 to offset purchase of new uniforms due to the change in Department uniforms. Employees in this unit shall receive a lump sum uniform allowance of $1100 on or about the payday nearest December 1. Employees in this unit shall receive a lump sum uniform allowance of $1200 on or about the payday nearest December 1, 2009 and on or about the payday nearest December 1 each year after. Pre-Employment Physical Exam : If required, will be conducted at Dameron Hospital at no cost to the employee. Educational Reimbursement Program : Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year. Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton : The County contributes up to $17 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area. School Activities : Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities. Selection Procedures Civil Service Rule 10 - Section 3 - Eligibility for Promotional Examinations To compete in a promotional examination, an employee must: A. Meet the minimum qualifications of the class on or before the final filing date for filing applications. B. Meet one of the following qualifying service requirements: 1. Have permanent status in the Classified Service. 2. Probationary, part-time, or temporary employees who have worked a minimum of 1040 hours in the previous 12 months or previous calendar year. 3. Exempt employees who have worked a minimum of 2,080 continuous and consecutive hours. C. Have a rating of satisfactory or better on the last performance evaluation. D. If a person whose name is on a promotional list is separated (except for layoff) the name shall be removed from the promotional list of the action. Employees who meet the minimum qualifications will go through one of the following examination process: Written Exam : The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Oral Exam : The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate’s education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidate’s score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Written & Oral Exam: If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list. Rate-out: A rate-out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidate’s application using the following criteria: education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate-out process. Note: The rating of 70 referred to may be the same or other than an arithmetic 70% of the total possible points. Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date. Eligible Lists: Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for nine months, but may be extended by the Human Resources Director for a longer period which shall not exceed a total of three years for the date esblished. Certification/Referral: Names from the eligible list will be referred to the hiring department by the following methods. Rule of Five: The top five names will be referred for hiring interviews. This applies only to department or countywide promotional examination. Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities. Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grand parent, grand child or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when; • They are related to the Appointing Authority or • The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other. Department Head may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule. HOW TO APPLY Apply Online: www.sjgov.org/department/hr By mail or in person: San Joaquin County Human Resources 44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330 Stockton, CA 95202 Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays. Phone: (209) 468-3370 Job Line: For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. ( The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division) . San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees. Equal Opportunity Employer : San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here . View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email , or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division. Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
Introduction This recruitment is being conducted to fill Deputy Sheriff I - Academy Certified opportunities in the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office and to establish an eligible list which may be used to fill future vacancies. Pre-Employment Physical, Drug Screen and Background : Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment physical examination, a pre-employment drug screen and a background investigation as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible candidate has passed the drug screen, physical and successfully completed the background process. The County pays for the initial drug screen and physical. Hiring Incentive Program: The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office offers a hiring incentive in the amount of $10,000 ($3,000 upon hire, $3,000 after completion of field/on-the job training, $4,000 after completion of 6th year of service). The department will award the cash incentive to any person who is hired for the position of Correctional Officer - Lateral within the timeframes this program is active and so approved by the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors. Additionally, a moving stipend reimbursement up to $2,000.00 for any cost directly associated with relocating their primary residence as a result of gaining employment with this office is available. The following incentives may also be available for eligible new hires, subject to approval by Human Resources: Vacation Accrual Rate: San Joaquin County vacation accrual rate consistent with the candidate's total years of public service. Sick Leave: Candidates leaving other employment may receive credit for actual non-reimbursable sick leave hours (up to 160 hours) from their last agency. Hours shall be subject to San Joaquin County's minimum sick leave cash out provisions. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. TYPICAL DUTIES Patrols County areas and enforces laws; checks homes, business establishments, schools and other features of the area for crime, suspicious circumstances and hazardous conditions; operates electronic communication equipment and responds to calls to preserve the peace and enforce laws to improve effectiveness and meet community needs; apprehends suspects and renders assistance; obtains statements and information. Learns to and conducts investigations of complaint and criminal violations; gathers, maintains, and protects evidence; interviews victims, witnesses and suspects. Learns to and performs coroner duties including, identification of decedent; identifies and notifies next of kin; routine inspections of bodies involved in traumatic or unexpected deaths as well as the scene of the incidents; maintains and protects property of deceased persons. May supervise inmates in a variety of activities at detention facilities. Services as bailiff, maintains security of and order in the court and removes disorderly persons when necessary; provides for security and safety of judges, jury deliberations, jurors, and the public; provides security and transportation of inmates to and from courts and other locations as required. Serves and executes civil process. Patrols County waterways in boats; responds to and investigates reports of law violations and accidents; issues citations and makes physical arrest. Testifies at hearings and trials. Prepares incident, arrest, investigation and related reports. Administers first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education : Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a General Education Development certificate (G.E.D.), or have attained a two-year or four-year degree from an accredited institution. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : (1) Be at least 21 years of age upon appointment; (2) Meet minimum standards required for Peace Officers as set forth in Section 1029 and 1031 of the Government Code; (3) Pass background investigation conducted by Sheriff’s Department, and; (4) Meet physical standards established for safety members. Licenses : Possession of a valid California driver’s license. Certificates: Possession of a valid POST Basic Academy Completion Certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. Applicants who, at the time of application, meet all other requirements and present satisfactory evidence of current Academy enrollment (generally a letter of attendance signed by the Academy Director) will be accepted to the examination process but must complete the Academy training and provide a copy of the POST Basic Academy Completion Certificate prior to appointment. Note: Supplemental application must be submitted with employment application. KNOWLEDGE Law enforcement practices, procedures, and resources; laws and ordinances of federal, state, and County general law enforcement; guidelines pertaining to police confidentiality; patrol and investigative practices and techniques; departmental policies and procedures; principles and methods of interviewing and interrogation; sociological concepts and communication skills in dealing with a diverse population; self defense tactics; procedures and laws governing obtaining and preservation of evidence; methods of personal identification used in law enforcement; principles of normal and abnormal human behavior; community public and private agency resources; public relations techniques; first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); use and care of firearms; police report writing techniques; basic computer and modern office automation technology and pertinent software programs. ABILITY Understand, interpret and apply laws, regulations, and ordinances related to law enforcement; enforce laws and ordinances; evaluate situations and determine appropriate courses of action; be honest and tactful in both pleasant and unpleasant situations; obtain information through interviews, interrogations and observations; record observations clearly and accurately; relate to a wide variety of socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds; physically restrain or subdue suspects for the safety of themselves and others; understand and follow oral and written instructions; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; exercise sound judgment and stay calm at all times including stressful and emergency situations; work effectively with inmates, fellow officers, public officials, general public, and others; apply proper techniques of arrest and restraint; work different shifts, weekends, holidays and extended schedules; perform duties while wearing required safety equipment; safely operate emergency response vehicles; operate and care for a variety of specialized law enforcement equipment, including firearms, restraints and tactical equipment; operate electronic communications equipment; operate basic computer hardware and software. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility -Frequent operation of a data entry device; repetitive motion; sitting, standing, walking for extended periods of time; driving; frequent running, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, climbing, crawling; drag 5 to 165 lbs; Lifting -Frequently 5 to 75 lbs; occasional lifting/turning of heavy objects or people; Visual -Constant good overall vision, reading/close-up work; color perception and use eye/hand coordination; frequent use of depth perception and field/peripheral vision; Dexterity -Frequent reaching; grasping; repetitive motion; writing; Hearing/Talking -Frequent hearing of normal speech, hearing/talking on the telephone/radio, talking in person; ability to hear faint sounds; Emotional/Psychological -Constant decision making, concentration, and public contact; public speaking; dealing with emergency situations; frequent working alone; occasional exposure to trauma, grief, and death, hazardous materials; Special Requirements -Wear assigned safety equipment; work different shifts, weekends, holidays and extended schedules; Environmental -Frequent exposure to noise and varied weather conditions. BENEFITS Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in the Kaiser and Select Plans. Dependent coverage is available for all plans, with the employee paying a portion of the premiums. Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. Vision Insurance : The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. For more detailed information on the County’s benefits program, visit our website at www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Benefits. Life Insurance : The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows : 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000 Regular employees in this unit shall be provided with a County-paid term life insurance policy with a face value of $40,000. The policy shall include a double indemnity accidental death and dismemberment provision. Employees may purchase additional term life insurance to a maximum of $200,000 at the group rate. 125 Flexible Benefits Plan : This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit). Retirement Plan : Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Act of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance. Deferred Compensation : The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $18,000 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $24,000. The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available. Vacation : Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years. Holiday : 14 paid holidays per year. Sick Leave : 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive : An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one-half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year. Bereavement Leave : 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave if the distance traveled is in excess of 300 miles each way. Merit Salary Increase : New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step. P.O.S.T. Pay : Employees in this unit holding an Intermediate POST certificate shall continue to be compensated at 3% of base salary bi-weekly. Employees in this unit holding an Advanced POST certificate shall be compensated at 10% base salary bi-weekly. Employees in this unit holding an Advanced POST certificate and who have completed 15 years of service as a Deputy Sheriff, shall be compensated at 12.5% of base salary bi-weekly. Employees in this unit holding an Advanced POST certificate and who have completed 24 years of service as a Deputy Sheriff shall be compensated 15% base salary bi-weekly. Additional Compensation : Employees assigned to the duties of Field or Custody Training Officer (FTO) shall receive a pay supplement of five percent (5%) of their base salary while performing such duties. Employees in the class of Deputy Sheriff II assigned to the Sheriff’s Department Detective Bureaus shall receive a pay supplement of five percent (5%) of their base salary while assigned to the Bureau. Employees assigned to the Tactical or Explosive Ordinance Teams who are not receiving Detective or Field Training Officer supplements shall receive a pay supplement of five percent (5%) of their base salary while assigned to such teams. Employees assigned to Boating Safety shall receive a supplement of five percent (5%) of their base pay while performing boating safety duties. Bilingual Pay : Each employee who is designated by the appointing authority and approved by the County Administrator and who has passed a bilingual proficiency examination administered by Human Resources Division shall receive a biweekly supplement of five percent (5%) of their base pay. Uniform Allowance : Employees in this unit shall receive a lump sum payment of $400 to offset purchase of new uniforms due to the change in Department uniforms. Employees in this unit shall receive a lump sum uniform allowance of $1100 on or about the payday nearest December 1. Employees in this unit shall receive a lump sum uniform allowance of $1200 on or about the payday nearest December 1, 2009 and on or about the payday nearest December 1 each year after. Pre-Employment Physical Exam : If required, will be conducted at Dameron Hospital at no cost to the employee. Educational Reimbursement Program : Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year. Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton : The County contributes up to $17 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area. School Activities : Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities. Selection Procedures Civil Service Rule 10 - Section 3 - Eligibility for Promotional Examinations To compete in a promotional examination, an employee must: A. Meet the minimum qualifications of the class on or before the final filing date for filing applications. B. Meet one of the following qualifying service requirements: 1. Have permanent status in the Classified Service. 2. Probationary, part-time, or temporary employees who have worked a minimum of 1040 hours in the previous 12 months or previous calendar year. 3. Exempt employees who have worked a minimum of 2,080 continuous and consecutive hours. C. Have a rating of satisfactory or better on the last performance evaluation. D. If a person whose name is on a promotional list is separated (except for layoff) the name shall be removed from the promotional list of the action. Employees who meet the minimum qualifications will go through one of the following examination process: Written Exam : The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Oral Exam : The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate’s education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidate’s score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Written & Oral Exam: If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list. Rate-out: A rate-out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidate’s application using the following criteria: education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate-out process. Note: The rating of 70 referred to may be the same or other than an arithmetic 70% of the total possible points. Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date. Eligible Lists: Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for nine months, but may be extended by the Human Resources Director for a longer period which shall not exceed a total of three years for the date esblished. Certification/Referral: Names from the eligible list will be referred to the hiring department by the following methods. Rule of Five: The top five names will be referred for hiring interviews. This applies only to department or countywide promotional examination. Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities. Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grand parent, grand child or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when; • They are related to the Appointing Authority or • The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other. Department Head may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule. HOW TO APPLY Apply Online: www.sjgov.org/department/hr By mail or in person: San Joaquin County Human Resources 44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330 Stockton, CA 95202 Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays. Phone: (209) 468-3370 Job Line: For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. ( The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division) . San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees. Equal Opportunity Employer : San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here . View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email , or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division. Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled
Introduction This recruitment is being given to fill multiple vacancies in the District Attorney's Office and to establish an eligible list which may be used to fill future vacancies. Applicants that have recently taken the Bar exam and are awaiting results are encouraged to apply for the entry-level class, Deputy District Attorney I. Please note, appointments will not be made until applicants can provide proof of membership in the California State Bar. Deputy District Attorneys provide professional legal services in the preparation and prosecution of a variety of criminal and some civil matters. You may apply for Deputy District Attorney I and Deputy District Attorney IV. Salary Information: Deputy District Attorney I - $7,091.26-$8,619.47 Monthly Deputy District Attorney IV - $12,497.16-$15,190.37 Monthly To review the complete job descriptions and minimum qualifications for each position, please click on the following links: Deputy District Attorney I Deputy District Attorney IV Pre-Employment Drug Screening and Background: Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and a background investigation as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has passed the drug screen and successfully completed the background process. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Effective November 2024 - 4% Cost of Living Adjustment increase The following incentives and bonuses may be available for eligible new hires. Incentives and bonuses are subject to approval by Human Resources: Vacation Accrual Rate: San Joaquin County vacation accrual rate consistent with the candidate's total years of public service. Sick Leave: Candidates leaving other employment may receive credit for actual non-reimbursable sick leave hours (up to 160 hours) from their last agency. Hours shall be subject to San Joaquin County's minimum sick leave cash out provisions. New Hire Retention Bonus: $2,000 upon completion of first year equivalent employment (2,080 hours) $1,000 upon completion of third year equivalent employment (6,240 hours) $3,000 upon completion of sixth year equivalent employment (12,480 hours) Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. Equal Opportunity Employer San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org) . Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. BENEFITS Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is available for all plans. Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. Vision Insurance : The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. For more detailed information on the County’s benefits program, visit our website at www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Benefits. Life Insurance : The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows: 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000 Employees may purchase additional term life insurance to a maximum of $200,000 at the group rate. 125 Flexible Benefits Plan : This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit). Retirement Plan : Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Act of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees’ Retirement Act of 1937, or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance. Deferred Compensation : The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $18,000 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $24,000. The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available. Vacation : Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years. Holiday : Depending on date of hire into the unit, employees earn either 10 or 14 holidays per year. Administrative Leave : Each fiscal year, department heads grant 10 days of administrative leave to eligible salaried employees - not carried beyond the end of the fiscal year. Sick Leave : 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive : An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one-half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year. Bereavement Leave : 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for the death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child. Merit Salary Increase : New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step. Bilingual Pay : Employees in the Attorney unit who are designated by the appointing authority and approved by the County Administrator and who have passed a bilingual proficiency examination administered by the Human Resources Division and have otherwise qualified for bilingual compensation shall receive additional compensation of $0.41 per hour. Job Sharing : Any regular, permanent full-time employee may agree to job-share a position, subject to approval by a Department Head and the Director of Human Resources. Educational Reimbursement Program : Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year. Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton : The County contributes up to $17 per pay period for employees assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area. School Activities : Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities. Selection Procedures Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process: Written Exam : The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Oral Exam : The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate’s education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidate’s score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Written & Oral Exam: If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list. Rate-out: A rate-out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidate’s application using the following criteria: education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate-out process. Note: The rating of 70 referred to may be the same or other than an arithmetic 70% of the total possible points. Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date. Veteran’s Points : Eligible veterans, unmarried widows and widowers of veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged and who have served during wartime shall be given veteran’s points in initial appointment to County service. Eligible veterans receive 5 points and eligible disabled veterans receive 10 points. Disabled veterans must submit a recent award letter stating a 10% service connected disability issued by the United States Veterans Administration. Note: A copy of your DD214 showing the discharge type must be received in the Human Resources by the date of the examination. Acceptable wartime service dates: September 16, 1940 to December 31, 1946 June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955 August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975 Persian Gulf War, August 2, 1990, through a date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation. Eligible Lists: Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for nine months, but may be extended by the Human Resources Director for a period which shall not exceed a total of three years from the date established. Certification/Referral: Names from the eligible list will be referred to the hiring department by the following methods. Rule of the Rank: The top rank or ranks of eligibles will be referred for hiring interviews. The minimum number of names to be referred will be equal to the number of positions plus nine, or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. When filling nine or more positions in a department at the same time, the top rank or ranks will be referred and the minimum number of names shall be two times the number of positions to be filled or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. This applies only to open competitive recruitments. Rule of Five: The top five names will be referred for hiring interviews. This applies only to department or countywide promotional examination. Rule of the List: For classifications designated by the Director of Human Resources, the entire eligible list will be referred to the department. Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities. Pre-Employment Drug Screening Exam: Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grand parent, grand child or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when; They are related to the Appointing Authority or The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other. Department Head may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule. Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S. HOW TO APPLY Apply Online: www.sjgov.org/department/hr By mail or in person: San Joaquin County Human Resources 44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330 Stockton, CA 95202 Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays. Phone: (209) 468-3370 Job Line: For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. ( The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division) . San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees. Equal Opportunity Employer : San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here . View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email , or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division. Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
Introduction This recruitment is being given to fill multiple vacancies in the District Attorney's Office and to establish an eligible list which may be used to fill future vacancies. Applicants that have recently taken the Bar exam and are awaiting results are encouraged to apply for the entry-level class, Deputy District Attorney I. Please note, appointments will not be made until applicants can provide proof of membership in the California State Bar. Deputy District Attorneys provide professional legal services in the preparation and prosecution of a variety of criminal and some civil matters. You may apply for Deputy District Attorney I and Deputy District Attorney IV. Salary Information: Deputy District Attorney I - $7,091.26-$8,619.47 Monthly Deputy District Attorney IV - $12,497.16-$15,190.37 Monthly To review the complete job descriptions and minimum qualifications for each position, please click on the following links: Deputy District Attorney I Deputy District Attorney IV Pre-Employment Drug Screening and Background: Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and a background investigation as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has passed the drug screen and successfully completed the background process. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Effective November 2024 - 4% Cost of Living Adjustment increase The following incentives and bonuses may be available for eligible new hires. Incentives and bonuses are subject to approval by Human Resources: Vacation Accrual Rate: San Joaquin County vacation accrual rate consistent with the candidate's total years of public service. Sick Leave: Candidates leaving other employment may receive credit for actual non-reimbursable sick leave hours (up to 160 hours) from their last agency. Hours shall be subject to San Joaquin County's minimum sick leave cash out provisions. New Hire Retention Bonus: $2,000 upon completion of first year equivalent employment (2,080 hours) $1,000 upon completion of third year equivalent employment (6,240 hours) $3,000 upon completion of sixth year equivalent employment (12,480 hours) Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. Equal Opportunity Employer San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org) . Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. BENEFITS Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is available for all plans. Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. Vision Insurance : The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. For more detailed information on the County’s benefits program, visit our website at www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Benefits. Life Insurance : The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows: 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000 Employees may purchase additional term life insurance to a maximum of $200,000 at the group rate. 125 Flexible Benefits Plan : This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit). Retirement Plan : Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Act of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees’ Retirement Act of 1937, or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance. Deferred Compensation : The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $18,000 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $24,000. The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available. Vacation : Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years. Holiday : Depending on date of hire into the unit, employees earn either 10 or 14 holidays per year. Administrative Leave : Each fiscal year, department heads grant 10 days of administrative leave to eligible salaried employees - not carried beyond the end of the fiscal year. Sick Leave : 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive : An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one-half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year. Bereavement Leave : 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for the death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child. Merit Salary Increase : New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step. Bilingual Pay : Employees in the Attorney unit who are designated by the appointing authority and approved by the County Administrator and who have passed a bilingual proficiency examination administered by the Human Resources Division and have otherwise qualified for bilingual compensation shall receive additional compensation of $0.41 per hour. Job Sharing : Any regular, permanent full-time employee may agree to job-share a position, subject to approval by a Department Head and the Director of Human Resources. Educational Reimbursement Program : Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year. Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton : The County contributes up to $17 per pay period for employees assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area. School Activities : Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities. Selection Procedures Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process: Written Exam : The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Oral Exam : The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate’s education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidate’s score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Written & Oral Exam: If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list. Rate-out: A rate-out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidate’s application using the following criteria: education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate-out process. Note: The rating of 70 referred to may be the same or other than an arithmetic 70% of the total possible points. Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date. Veteran’s Points : Eligible veterans, unmarried widows and widowers of veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged and who have served during wartime shall be given veteran’s points in initial appointment to County service. Eligible veterans receive 5 points and eligible disabled veterans receive 10 points. Disabled veterans must submit a recent award letter stating a 10% service connected disability issued by the United States Veterans Administration. Note: A copy of your DD214 showing the discharge type must be received in the Human Resources by the date of the examination. Acceptable wartime service dates: September 16, 1940 to December 31, 1946 June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955 August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975 Persian Gulf War, August 2, 1990, through a date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation. Eligible Lists: Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for nine months, but may be extended by the Human Resources Director for a period which shall not exceed a total of three years from the date established. Certification/Referral: Names from the eligible list will be referred to the hiring department by the following methods. Rule of the Rank: The top rank or ranks of eligibles will be referred for hiring interviews. The minimum number of names to be referred will be equal to the number of positions plus nine, or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. When filling nine or more positions in a department at the same time, the top rank or ranks will be referred and the minimum number of names shall be two times the number of positions to be filled or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. This applies only to open competitive recruitments. Rule of Five: The top five names will be referred for hiring interviews. This applies only to department or countywide promotional examination. Rule of the List: For classifications designated by the Director of Human Resources, the entire eligible list will be referred to the department. Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities. Pre-Employment Drug Screening Exam: Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grand parent, grand child or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when; They are related to the Appointing Authority or The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other. Department Head may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule. Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S. HOW TO APPLY Apply Online: www.sjgov.org/department/hr By mail or in person: San Joaquin County Human Resources 44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330 Stockton, CA 95202 Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays. Phone: (209) 468-3370 Job Line: For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. ( The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division) . San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees. Equal Opportunity Employer : San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here . View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email , or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division. Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled
Introduction This recruitment will also be used to fill (3) vacancies in the Public Defender's Juvenile Dependency Proceedings unit. The Public Defender’s Office is responsible for providing robust and ethical defense to all its citizens who cannot afford an attorney for criminal matters and some civil, including dependency matters. The Public Defender's Office is looking for dependency attorney(s) who will provide effective, zealous and continuous representation in juvenile dependency proceedings. Join our team today! The San Joaquin County Public Defender's Office is dedicated to serving the diverse needs of our community and its justice system by furnishing clients whose cases have been entrusted to the office, with competent, effective, loyal, ethical, zealous, compassionate and efficient advocacy. Effective November 4, 2024, all employees shall receive a 4% cost of living adjustment to the base salary. You may apply for Deputy Public Defender II, Deputy Public Defender III, Deputy Public Defender IV, or all. Salary Information: Deputy Public Defender II - $8,623.59-$10,482.03 Monthly Deputy Public Defender III - $10,795.89-$13,122.47 Monthly Deputy Public Defender IV - $12,497.16-$15,190.37 The following incentives and bonuses may be available for eligible new hires . Incentives and bonuses are subject to approval by Human Resources: Vacation Accrual Rate : San Joaquin County vacation accrual rate consistent with the candidate's total years of public service. Sick Leave : Candidates leaving other employment may receive credit for actual non-reimbursable sick leave hours (up to 160 hours) from their last agency. Hours shall be subject to San Joaquin County's minimum sick leave cash out provisions. New Hire Retention Bonus : $2,000 upon completion of first year equivalent employment (2,080 hours) $1,000 upon completion of third year equivalent employment (6,240 hours) $3,000 upon completion of sixth year equivalent employment (12,480 hours) Monthly Pre-Employment Background: Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has successfully completed the background process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. NOTE: All correspondence relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application at time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondence via US Mail. TYPICAL DUTIES Prepares cases and represents clients in criminal and civil matters in both court and jury trials and hearings; examines and cross examines witnesses; presents oral arguments; prepares and represents clients on appeals. Researches, analyzes and interprets existing laws and ordinances, court decisions, pending legislation and other legal authorities. Prepares and reviews briefs, memoranda, opinions, and civil and criminal pleadings. Interviews and advises clients, complainants, witnesses and law enforcement officials in regard to criminal and civil proceedings; authorizes and prepares complaints, petitions and responses in civil matters. Participates in mediation hearings to resolve legal problems without further court action. Confers with prosecution attorneys, probation authorities, and court officials to discuss pleas, modification of charges, presentation and review of evidence, and other legal matters. Advises judicial officials on legal issues and proceedings by submitting arguments to courts on questions of law; participates in programs to educate the general public on functions and role of the Public Defender's Office; advises and directs clients on questions of law in criminal and civil litigation's. May supervise clerical, research, investigative staff, and other attorneys. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS NOTE: The following special requirements were approved by the Director of Human Resources on December 13, 2023. Deputy Public Defender II: Experience: One year of experience in the practice of law specifically in juvenile dependency proceedings. Deputy Public Defender III : Experience: Two years of experience in the practice of law specifically in juvenile dependency proceedings. Deputy Public Defender IV: Experience: Three years of experience in the practice of law specifically in juvenile dependency proceedings. AND For all Patterns: Membership in the California State Bar. Note: Supplemental application must be submitted with employment application. KNOWLEDGE Principles of criminal and civil law and their application, trial and hearing procedures; rules of evidence; State and local laws and ordinances; legal research methods; preparation of briefs and opinions. ABILITY Analyze legal principles and precedents and to apply them to complex factual legal problems; present statements of fact, law and argument clearly and logically in written and oral form; draft opinions, pleadings and briefs; independently present cases in court before judicial officials; communicate and cooperate with fellow staff members, agency representatives, judicial officers and the general public; and exercise independent judgment, initiative and discretion, especially in plea negotiations of criminal violations and in the application of limited defense resources. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Equal Opportunity Employer San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org) . Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. BENEFITS Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is available for all plans. Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. Vision Insurance : The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. For more detailed information on the County’s benefits program, visit our website at www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Benefits. Life Insurance : The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows: 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000 Employees may purchase additional term life insurance to a maximum of $200,000 at the group rate. 125 Flexible Benefits Plan : This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit). Retirement Plan : Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Act of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees’ Retirement Act of 1937, or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance. Deferred Compensation : The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $22,500 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $30,000. The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available. Vacation : Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years. Holiday : Depending on date of hire into the unit, employees earn either 10 or 14 holidays per year. Administrative Leave : Each fiscal year, department heads grant 10 days of administrative leave to eligible salaried employees - not carried beyond the end of the fiscal year. Sick Leave : 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive : An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one-half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year. Bereavement Leave : 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for the death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child. Merit Salary Increase : New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step. Bilingual Pay : Employees in the Attorney unit who are designated by the appointing authority and approved by the County Administrator and who have passed a bilingual proficiency examination administered by the Human Resources Division and have otherwise qualified for bilingual compensation shall receive additional compensation of $0.41 per hour. Job Sharing : Any regular, permanent full-time employee may agree to job-share a position, subject to approval by a Department Head and the Director of Human Resources. Educational Reimbursement Program : Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year. Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton : The County contributes up to $17 per pay period for employees assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area. School Activities : Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities. Selection Procedures Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process: Written Exam : The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Oral Exam : The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate’s education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidate’s score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Written & Oral Exam : If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list. Rate-out : A rate-out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidate’s application using the following criteria: education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate-out process. Note: The rating of 70 referred to may be the same or other than an arithmetic 70% of the total possible points. Online Written Exams : Written exams may be administered online. Candidates will be notified of the examination date and will be responsible to complete the written exam within a given period of time (typically within five calendar days). Candidates are required to read the Online Exam Guide for Test Takers prior to taking an online written exam. The link to the guide is here: Online Exam Guide For Test Takers PLEASE NOTE: Online exams must be completed in one sitting and can only be taken once Candidates will have access to an online exam within the allotted time only A steady internet connection is highly recommended The allotted time will still continue if a candidate closes the window or gets disconnected Once the allotted time expires, access to the exam will be unavailable Microsoft is no longer supporting Internet Explorer . Therefore, it is recommended that candidates do not use Internet Explorer to complete online written exams. Candidates that do not have access to a computer can contact the Human Resources office at (209)468-3370 for information on accommodations. Testing Accommodation : Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date. Veteran’s Points : Eligible veterans, unmarried widows and widowers of veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged and who have served during wartime shall be given veteran’s points in initial appointment to County service. Eligible veterans receive 5 points and eligible disabled veterans receive 10 points. Disabled veterans must submit a recent award letter stating a 10% service connected disability issued by the United States Veterans Administration. Note: A copy of your DD214 showing the discharge type must be received in the Human Resources by the date of the examination. Acceptable wartime service dates: September 16, 1940 to December 31, 1946 June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955 August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975 Persian Gulf War, August 2, 1990, through a date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation. Eligible Lists : Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for nine months, but may be extended by the Human Resources Director for a period which shall not exceed a total of three years from the date established. Certification/Referral : Names from the eligible list will be referred to the hiring department by the following methods. Rule of the Rank : The top rank or ranks of eligibles will be referred for hiring interviews. The minimum number of names to be referred will be equal to the number of positions plus nine, or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. When filling nine or more positions in a department at the same time, the top rank or ranks will be referred and the minimum number of names shall be two times the number of positions to be filled or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. This applies only to open competitive recruitments. Rule of Five : The top five names will be referred for hiring interviews. This applies only to department or countywide promotional examination. Physical Exam : Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities. Pre-Employment Drug Screening Exam : Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Employment of Relatives : Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grand parent, grand child or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when; They are related to the Appointing Authority or The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other. Department Head may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule. Proof of Eligibility : If you are offered a job you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S. HOW TO APPLY Please be advised that Human Resources will only be accepting Online Application submittals for this recruitment. Paper application submittals will not be considered or accepted. Apply Online: www.sjgov.org/department/hr Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays. Phone: (209) 468-3370 Job Line: For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be submitted online to the Human Resources Division before the submission deadline. Resumes and paper applications will not be accepted in lieu of an online application. ( The County assumes no responsibility for online applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division) . San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees. Equal Opportunity Employer : San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here . View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email , or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 08, 2024
Introduction This recruitment will also be used to fill (3) vacancies in the Public Defender's Juvenile Dependency Proceedings unit. The Public Defender’s Office is responsible for providing robust and ethical defense to all its citizens who cannot afford an attorney for criminal matters and some civil, including dependency matters. The Public Defender's Office is looking for dependency attorney(s) who will provide effective, zealous and continuous representation in juvenile dependency proceedings. Join our team today! The San Joaquin County Public Defender's Office is dedicated to serving the diverse needs of our community and its justice system by furnishing clients whose cases have been entrusted to the office, with competent, effective, loyal, ethical, zealous, compassionate and efficient advocacy. Effective November 4, 2024, all employees shall receive a 4% cost of living adjustment to the base salary. You may apply for Deputy Public Defender II, Deputy Public Defender III, Deputy Public Defender IV, or all. Salary Information: Deputy Public Defender II - $8,623.59-$10,482.03 Monthly Deputy Public Defender III - $10,795.89-$13,122.47 Monthly Deputy Public Defender IV - $12,497.16-$15,190.37 The following incentives and bonuses may be available for eligible new hires . Incentives and bonuses are subject to approval by Human Resources: Vacation Accrual Rate : San Joaquin County vacation accrual rate consistent with the candidate's total years of public service. Sick Leave : Candidates leaving other employment may receive credit for actual non-reimbursable sick leave hours (up to 160 hours) from their last agency. Hours shall be subject to San Joaquin County's minimum sick leave cash out provisions. New Hire Retention Bonus : $2,000 upon completion of first year equivalent employment (2,080 hours) $1,000 upon completion of third year equivalent employment (6,240 hours) $3,000 upon completion of sixth year equivalent employment (12,480 hours) Monthly Pre-Employment Background: Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has successfully completed the background process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. NOTE: All correspondence relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application at time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondence via US Mail. TYPICAL DUTIES Prepares cases and represents clients in criminal and civil matters in both court and jury trials and hearings; examines and cross examines witnesses; presents oral arguments; prepares and represents clients on appeals. Researches, analyzes and interprets existing laws and ordinances, court decisions, pending legislation and other legal authorities. Prepares and reviews briefs, memoranda, opinions, and civil and criminal pleadings. Interviews and advises clients, complainants, witnesses and law enforcement officials in regard to criminal and civil proceedings; authorizes and prepares complaints, petitions and responses in civil matters. Participates in mediation hearings to resolve legal problems without further court action. Confers with prosecution attorneys, probation authorities, and court officials to discuss pleas, modification of charges, presentation and review of evidence, and other legal matters. Advises judicial officials on legal issues and proceedings by submitting arguments to courts on questions of law; participates in programs to educate the general public on functions and role of the Public Defender's Office; advises and directs clients on questions of law in criminal and civil litigation's. May supervise clerical, research, investigative staff, and other attorneys. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS NOTE: The following special requirements were approved by the Director of Human Resources on December 13, 2023. Deputy Public Defender II: Experience: One year of experience in the practice of law specifically in juvenile dependency proceedings. Deputy Public Defender III : Experience: Two years of experience in the practice of law specifically in juvenile dependency proceedings. Deputy Public Defender IV: Experience: Three years of experience in the practice of law specifically in juvenile dependency proceedings. AND For all Patterns: Membership in the California State Bar. Note: Supplemental application must be submitted with employment application. KNOWLEDGE Principles of criminal and civil law and their application, trial and hearing procedures; rules of evidence; State and local laws and ordinances; legal research methods; preparation of briefs and opinions. ABILITY Analyze legal principles and precedents and to apply them to complex factual legal problems; present statements of fact, law and argument clearly and logically in written and oral form; draft opinions, pleadings and briefs; independently present cases in court before judicial officials; communicate and cooperate with fellow staff members, agency representatives, judicial officers and the general public; and exercise independent judgment, initiative and discretion, especially in plea negotiations of criminal violations and in the application of limited defense resources. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Equal Opportunity Employer San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org) . Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. BENEFITS Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is available for all plans. Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. Vision Insurance : The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. For more detailed information on the County’s benefits program, visit our website at www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Benefits. Life Insurance : The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows: 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000 Employees may purchase additional term life insurance to a maximum of $200,000 at the group rate. 125 Flexible Benefits Plan : This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit). Retirement Plan : Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Act of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees’ Retirement Act of 1937, or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance. Deferred Compensation : The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $22,500 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $30,000. The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available. Vacation : Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years. Holiday : Depending on date of hire into the unit, employees earn either 10 or 14 holidays per year. Administrative Leave : Each fiscal year, department heads grant 10 days of administrative leave to eligible salaried employees - not carried beyond the end of the fiscal year. Sick Leave : 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive : An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one-half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year. Bereavement Leave : 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for the death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child. Merit Salary Increase : New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step. Bilingual Pay : Employees in the Attorney unit who are designated by the appointing authority and approved by the County Administrator and who have passed a bilingual proficiency examination administered by the Human Resources Division and have otherwise qualified for bilingual compensation shall receive additional compensation of $0.41 per hour. Job Sharing : Any regular, permanent full-time employee may agree to job-share a position, subject to approval by a Department Head and the Director of Human Resources. Educational Reimbursement Program : Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year. Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton : The County contributes up to $17 per pay period for employees assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area. School Activities : Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities. Selection Procedures Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process: Written Exam : The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Oral Exam : The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate’s education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidate’s score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Written & Oral Exam : If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list. Rate-out : A rate-out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidate’s application using the following criteria: education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate-out process. Note: The rating of 70 referred to may be the same or other than an arithmetic 70% of the total possible points. Online Written Exams : Written exams may be administered online. Candidates will be notified of the examination date and will be responsible to complete the written exam within a given period of time (typically within five calendar days). Candidates are required to read the Online Exam Guide for Test Takers prior to taking an online written exam. The link to the guide is here: Online Exam Guide For Test Takers PLEASE NOTE: Online exams must be completed in one sitting and can only be taken once Candidates will have access to an online exam within the allotted time only A steady internet connection is highly recommended The allotted time will still continue if a candidate closes the window or gets disconnected Once the allotted time expires, access to the exam will be unavailable Microsoft is no longer supporting Internet Explorer . Therefore, it is recommended that candidates do not use Internet Explorer to complete online written exams. Candidates that do not have access to a computer can contact the Human Resources office at (209)468-3370 for information on accommodations. Testing Accommodation : Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date. Veteran’s Points : Eligible veterans, unmarried widows and widowers of veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged and who have served during wartime shall be given veteran’s points in initial appointment to County service. Eligible veterans receive 5 points and eligible disabled veterans receive 10 points. Disabled veterans must submit a recent award letter stating a 10% service connected disability issued by the United States Veterans Administration. Note: A copy of your DD214 showing the discharge type must be received in the Human Resources by the date of the examination. Acceptable wartime service dates: September 16, 1940 to December 31, 1946 June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955 August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975 Persian Gulf War, August 2, 1990, through a date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation. Eligible Lists : Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for nine months, but may be extended by the Human Resources Director for a period which shall not exceed a total of three years from the date established. Certification/Referral : Names from the eligible list will be referred to the hiring department by the following methods. Rule of the Rank : The top rank or ranks of eligibles will be referred for hiring interviews. The minimum number of names to be referred will be equal to the number of positions plus nine, or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. When filling nine or more positions in a department at the same time, the top rank or ranks will be referred and the minimum number of names shall be two times the number of positions to be filled or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. This applies only to open competitive recruitments. Rule of Five : The top five names will be referred for hiring interviews. This applies only to department or countywide promotional examination. Physical Exam : Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities. Pre-Employment Drug Screening Exam : Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Employment of Relatives : Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grand parent, grand child or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when; They are related to the Appointing Authority or The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other. Department Head may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule. Proof of Eligibility : If you are offered a job you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S. HOW TO APPLY Please be advised that Human Resources will only be accepting Online Application submittals for this recruitment. Paper application submittals will not be considered or accepted. Apply Online: www.sjgov.org/department/hr Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays. Phone: (209) 468-3370 Job Line: For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be submitted online to the Human Resources Division before the submission deadline. Resumes and paper applications will not be accepted in lieu of an online application. ( The County assumes no responsibility for online applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division) . San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees. Equal Opportunity Employer : San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here . View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email , or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Introduction This recruitment is being conducted to fill Deputy Sheriff II opportunities in the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office and to establish an eligible list which may be used to fill future vacancies. Pre-Employment Physical, Drug Screen and Background : Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment physical examination, a pre-employment drug screen and a background investigation as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible candidate has passed the drug screen, physical and successfully completed the background process. The County pays for the initial drug screen and physical. Hiring Incentive Program: The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office offers a hiring incentive in the amount of $10,000 ($3,000 upon hire, $3,000 after completion of field/on-the job training, $4,000 after completion of 6th year of service). The department will award the cash incentive to any person who is hired for the position of Correctional Officer - Lateral within the timeframes this program is active and so approved by the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors. Additionally, a moving stipend reimbursement up to $2,000.00 for any cost directly associated with relocating their primary residence as a result of gaining employment with this office is available. The following incentives may also be available for eligible new hires, subject to approval by Human Resources: Vacation Accrual Rate: San Joaquin County vacation accrual rate consistent with the candidate's total years of public service. Sick Leave: Candidates leaving other employment may receive credit for actual non-reimbursable sick leave hours (up to 160 hours) from their last agency. Hours shall be subject to San Joaquin County's minimum sick leave cash out provisions. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. TYPICAL DUTIES Patrols County areas and enforces laws; checks homes, business establishments, schools and other features of the area for crime, suspicious circumstances and hazardous conditions; operates electronic communication equipment and responds to calls to preserve the peace and enforce laws to improve effectiveness and meet community needs. Arrests and conducts searches of suspects; renders assistance; obtains statements and information; marks, preserves, and may process evidence. Conducts investigations of crime, complaints and criminal violations; conducts coroner’s investigations to inquire into and assist in the determination, circumstances, manner, and cause of death; gathers and protects evidence; interviews victims, witnesses and suspects. May supervise inmates in a variety of activities at detention facilities. Serves as bailiff; maintains security of and order in the court and removes disorderly persons when necessary; provides for security and safety of judges, jury deliberations, jurors, and the public; provides security and transportation of inmates to and from courts and other locations as required. Performs coroner duties, including routine inspections of bodies involved in traumatic or unexpected deaths as well as the scene of the incidents; identification of decedent; identifies and notifies next of kin; maintains custody and protects property of deceased persons. May act as liaison with federal, state, and local agencies; address public and private groups relative to community service programs such as neighborhood watch; may participate in conferences or seminars. Serves and executes civil processes. Patrols county waterways in boats; responds to and investigates reports of law violations and accidents; issues citations and makes physical arrest. Testifies at hearings and trials. Prepares incident, arrest, investigation and related reports. Administers first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation as required. (CPR) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EITHER PATTERN I Experience : One year of experience as a Deputy Sheriff I-Academy Certified in San Joaquin County service. OR PATTERN II Education : Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a General Education Development Certificate, or have attained a two-year or four-year degree from an accredited institution. Experience : One year paid experience as a fully sworn peace officer in a California POST Certified Law Enforcement Agency. AND License : Possession of a valid California driver’s license. Certificates : Possession of a valid POST Basic Certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : 1. Be at least 21 years of age upon appointment; 2. Meet minimum standards required for Peace Officers as set forth in Section 1029 and 1031 of the Government Code; 3. Pass background investigation conducted by Sheriff’s Department, and; 4. Meet physical standards established for safety members. KNOWLEDGE Law enforcement practices, procedures, and resources; laws and ordinances of federal, state, and County general law enforcement; patrol and investigative practices and techniques; departmental policies and procedures; principles and methods of interviewing and interrogation; sociological concepts and communication skills in dealing with a diverse population; self defense tactics; procedures and laws governing obtaining and preservation of evidence; methods of personal identification used in law enforcement; principles of normal and abnormal human behavior; community public and private agency resources; public relations techniques; first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); use and care of firearms; police report writing techniques; basic computer and modern office automation technology and pertinent software programs. ABILITY Understand, interpret and apply laws, regulations, and ordinances related to law enforcement; enforce laws and ordinances; be honest and tactful in both pleasant and unpleasant situations; evaluate situations and determine appropriate courses of action; apply proper techniques of arrest and restraint; obtain information through interviews, interrogations and observations; record observations clearly and accurately; understand and follow oral and written instructions; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; exercise sound judgment and stay calm at all times including stressful and emergency situations; work effectively with prisoners, fellow officers, public officials, general public, and others; relate to a wide variety of socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds; physically restrain or subdue suspects for the safety of themselves and others; work different shifts, weekends, holidays and extended schedules; perform duties while wearing required safety equipment; safely operate emergency response vehicles; operate and care for a variety of specialized law enforcement equipment including firearms, restraints and tactical equipment; operate electronic communication equipment; operate basic computer hardware and software. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility -Frequent operation of a data entry device; repetitive motion; sitting, standing, walking for extended periods of time; driving; frequent running, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, climbing, crawling; drag 5 to 165 lbs; Lifting -Frequently 5 to 75 lbs; occasional lifting/turning of heavy objects or people; Visual -Constant good overall vision, reading/close-up work; color perception and use eye/hand coordination; frequent use of depth perception and field/peripheral vision; Dexterity -Frequent reaching; grasping; repetitive motion; writing; Hearing/Talking -Frequent hearing of normal speech, hearing/talking on the telephone/radio, talking in person; ability to hear faint sounds; Emotional/Psychological -Constant decision making, concentration, and public contact; public speaking; dealing with emergency situations; frequent working alone; occasional exposure to trauma, grief, and death, hazardous materials; Special Requirements -Wear assigned safety equipment; work different shifts, weekends, holidays and extended schedules; Envir onmental - Frequent exposure to noise and varied weather conditions. Equal Opportunity Employer San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Accomodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. BENEFITS Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in the Kaiser and Select Plans. Dependent coverage is available for all plans, with the employee paying a portion of the premiums. Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. Vision Insurance : The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. For more detailed information on the County’s benefits program, visit our website at www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Benefits. Life Insurance : The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows : 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000 Regular employees in this unit shall be provided with a County-paid term life insurance policy with a face value of $40,000. The policy shall include a double indemnity accidental death and dismemberment provision. Employees may purchase additional term life insurance to a maximum of $200,000 at the group rate. 125 Flexible Benefits Plan : This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit). Retirement Plan : Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Act of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance. Deferred Compensation : The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $18,000 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $24,000. The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available. Vacation : Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years. Holiday : 14 paid holidays per year. Sick Leave : 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive : An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one-half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year. Bereavement Leave : 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave if the distance traveled is in excess of 300 miles each way. Merit Salary Increase : New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step. P.O.S.T. Pay : Employees in this unit holding an Intermediate POST certificate shall continue to be compensated at 3% of base salary bi-weekly. Employees in this unit holding an Advanced POST certificate shall be compensated at 10% base salary bi-weekly. Employees in this unit holding an Advanced POST certificate and who have completed 15 years of service as a Deputy Sheriff, shall be compensated at 12.5% of base salary bi-weekly. Employees in this unit holding an Advanced POST certificate and who have completed 24 years of service as a Deputy Sheriff shall be compensated 15% base salary bi-weekly. Additional Compensation : Employees assigned to the duties of Field or Custody Training Officer (FTO) shall receive a pay supplement of five percent (5%) of their base salary while performing such duties. Employees in the class of Deputy Sheriff II assigned to the Sheriff’s Department Detective Bureaus shall receive a pay supplement of five percent (5%) of their base salary while assigned to the Bureau. Employees assigned to the Tactical or Explosive Ordinance Teams who are not receiving Detective or Field Training Officer supplements shall receive a pay supplement of five percent (5%) of their base salary while assigned to such teams. Employees assigned to Boating Safety shall receive a supplement of five percent (5%) of their base pay while performing boating safety duties. Bilingual Pay : Each employee who is designated by the appointing authority and approved by the County Administrator and who has passed a bilingual proficiency examination administered by Human Resources Division shall receive a biweekly supplement of five percent (5%) of their base pay. Uniform Allowance : Employees in this unit shall receive a lump sum payment of $400 to offset purchase of new uniforms due to the change in Department uniforms. Employees in this unit shall receive a lump sum uniform allowance of $1100 on or about the payday nearest December 1. Employees in this unit shall receive a lump sum uniform allowance of $1200 on or about the payday nearest December 1, 2009 and on or about the payday nearest December 1 each year after. Pre-Employment Physical Exam : If required, will be conducted at Dameron Hospital at no cost to the employee. Educational Reimbursement Program : Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year. Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton : The County contributes up to $17 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area. School Activities : Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities. Selection Procedures Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process: Written Exam : The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Oral Exam : The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate’s education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidate’s score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Written & Oral Exam: If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list. Rate-out: A rate-out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidate’s application using the following criteria: education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate-out process. Note: The rating of 70 referred to may be the same or other than an arithmetic 70% of the total possible points. Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date. Veteran’s Points : Eligible veterans, unmarried widows and widowers of veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged and who have served during wartime shall be given veteran’s points in initial appointment to County service. Eligible veterans receive 5 points and eligible disabled veterans receive 10 points. Disabled veterans must submit a recent award letter stating a 10% service connected disability issued by the United States Veterans Administration. Note: A copy of your DD214 showing the discharge type must be received in the Human Resources by the date of the examination. Acceptable wartime service dates: September 16, 1940 to December 31, 1946 June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955 August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975 Persian Gulf War, August 2, 1990, through a date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation. Eligible Lists: Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for nine months, but may be extended by the Human Resources Director for a period which shall not exceed a total of three years from the date established. Certification/Referral: Names from the eligible list will be referred to the hiring department by the following methods. Rule of the Rank: The top rank or ranks of eligibles will be referred for hiring interviews. The minimum number of names to be referred will be equal to the number of positions plus nine, or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. When filling nine or more positions in a department at the same time, the top rank or ranks will be referred and the minimum number of names shall be two times the number of positions to be filled or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. This applies only to open competitive recruitments. Rule of Five: The top five names will be referred for hiring interviews. This applies only to department or countywide promotional examination. Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities. Pre-Employment Drug Screening Exam: Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grand parent, grand child or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when; They are related to the Appointing Authority or The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other. Department Head may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule. Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S. HOW TO APPLY Apply Online: www.sjgov.org/department/hr By mail or in person: San Joaquin County Human Resources 44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330 Stockton, CA 95202 Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays. Phone: (209) 468-3370 Job Line: For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. ( The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division) . San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees. Equal Opportunity Employer : San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here . View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email , or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division. Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
Introduction This recruitment is being conducted to fill Deputy Sheriff II opportunities in the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office and to establish an eligible list which may be used to fill future vacancies. Pre-Employment Physical, Drug Screen and Background : Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment physical examination, a pre-employment drug screen and a background investigation as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible candidate has passed the drug screen, physical and successfully completed the background process. The County pays for the initial drug screen and physical. Hiring Incentive Program: The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office offers a hiring incentive in the amount of $10,000 ($3,000 upon hire, $3,000 after completion of field/on-the job training, $4,000 after completion of 6th year of service). The department will award the cash incentive to any person who is hired for the position of Correctional Officer - Lateral within the timeframes this program is active and so approved by the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors. Additionally, a moving stipend reimbursement up to $2,000.00 for any cost directly associated with relocating their primary residence as a result of gaining employment with this office is available. The following incentives may also be available for eligible new hires, subject to approval by Human Resources: Vacation Accrual Rate: San Joaquin County vacation accrual rate consistent with the candidate's total years of public service. Sick Leave: Candidates leaving other employment may receive credit for actual non-reimbursable sick leave hours (up to 160 hours) from their last agency. Hours shall be subject to San Joaquin County's minimum sick leave cash out provisions. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. TYPICAL DUTIES Patrols County areas and enforces laws; checks homes, business establishments, schools and other features of the area for crime, suspicious circumstances and hazardous conditions; operates electronic communication equipment and responds to calls to preserve the peace and enforce laws to improve effectiveness and meet community needs. Arrests and conducts searches of suspects; renders assistance; obtains statements and information; marks, preserves, and may process evidence. Conducts investigations of crime, complaints and criminal violations; conducts coroner’s investigations to inquire into and assist in the determination, circumstances, manner, and cause of death; gathers and protects evidence; interviews victims, witnesses and suspects. May supervise inmates in a variety of activities at detention facilities. Serves as bailiff; maintains security of and order in the court and removes disorderly persons when necessary; provides for security and safety of judges, jury deliberations, jurors, and the public; provides security and transportation of inmates to and from courts and other locations as required. Performs coroner duties, including routine inspections of bodies involved in traumatic or unexpected deaths as well as the scene of the incidents; identification of decedent; identifies and notifies next of kin; maintains custody and protects property of deceased persons. May act as liaison with federal, state, and local agencies; address public and private groups relative to community service programs such as neighborhood watch; may participate in conferences or seminars. Serves and executes civil processes. Patrols county waterways in boats; responds to and investigates reports of law violations and accidents; issues citations and makes physical arrest. Testifies at hearings and trials. Prepares incident, arrest, investigation and related reports. Administers first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation as required. (CPR) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EITHER PATTERN I Experience : One year of experience as a Deputy Sheriff I-Academy Certified in San Joaquin County service. OR PATTERN II Education : Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a General Education Development Certificate, or have attained a two-year or four-year degree from an accredited institution. Experience : One year paid experience as a fully sworn peace officer in a California POST Certified Law Enforcement Agency. AND License : Possession of a valid California driver’s license. Certificates : Possession of a valid POST Basic Certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : 1. Be at least 21 years of age upon appointment; 2. Meet minimum standards required for Peace Officers as set forth in Section 1029 and 1031 of the Government Code; 3. Pass background investigation conducted by Sheriff’s Department, and; 4. Meet physical standards established for safety members. KNOWLEDGE Law enforcement practices, procedures, and resources; laws and ordinances of federal, state, and County general law enforcement; patrol and investigative practices and techniques; departmental policies and procedures; principles and methods of interviewing and interrogation; sociological concepts and communication skills in dealing with a diverse population; self defense tactics; procedures and laws governing obtaining and preservation of evidence; methods of personal identification used in law enforcement; principles of normal and abnormal human behavior; community public and private agency resources; public relations techniques; first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); use and care of firearms; police report writing techniques; basic computer and modern office automation technology and pertinent software programs. ABILITY Understand, interpret and apply laws, regulations, and ordinances related to law enforcement; enforce laws and ordinances; be honest and tactful in both pleasant and unpleasant situations; evaluate situations and determine appropriate courses of action; apply proper techniques of arrest and restraint; obtain information through interviews, interrogations and observations; record observations clearly and accurately; understand and follow oral and written instructions; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; exercise sound judgment and stay calm at all times including stressful and emergency situations; work effectively with prisoners, fellow officers, public officials, general public, and others; relate to a wide variety of socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds; physically restrain or subdue suspects for the safety of themselves and others; work different shifts, weekends, holidays and extended schedules; perform duties while wearing required safety equipment; safely operate emergency response vehicles; operate and care for a variety of specialized law enforcement equipment including firearms, restraints and tactical equipment; operate electronic communication equipment; operate basic computer hardware and software. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility -Frequent operation of a data entry device; repetitive motion; sitting, standing, walking for extended periods of time; driving; frequent running, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, climbing, crawling; drag 5 to 165 lbs; Lifting -Frequently 5 to 75 lbs; occasional lifting/turning of heavy objects or people; Visual -Constant good overall vision, reading/close-up work; color perception and use eye/hand coordination; frequent use of depth perception and field/peripheral vision; Dexterity -Frequent reaching; grasping; repetitive motion; writing; Hearing/Talking -Frequent hearing of normal speech, hearing/talking on the telephone/radio, talking in person; ability to hear faint sounds; Emotional/Psychological -Constant decision making, concentration, and public contact; public speaking; dealing with emergency situations; frequent working alone; occasional exposure to trauma, grief, and death, hazardous materials; Special Requirements -Wear assigned safety equipment; work different shifts, weekends, holidays and extended schedules; Envir onmental - Frequent exposure to noise and varied weather conditions. Equal Opportunity Employer San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Accomodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. BENEFITS Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in the Kaiser and Select Plans. Dependent coverage is available for all plans, with the employee paying a portion of the premiums. Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. Vision Insurance : The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. For more detailed information on the County’s benefits program, visit our website at www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Benefits. Life Insurance : The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows : 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000 Regular employees in this unit shall be provided with a County-paid term life insurance policy with a face value of $40,000. The policy shall include a double indemnity accidental death and dismemberment provision. Employees may purchase additional term life insurance to a maximum of $200,000 at the group rate. 125 Flexible Benefits Plan : This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit). Retirement Plan : Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Act of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance. Deferred Compensation : The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $18,000 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $24,000. The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available. Vacation : Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years. Holiday : 14 paid holidays per year. Sick Leave : 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive : An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one-half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year. Bereavement Leave : 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave if the distance traveled is in excess of 300 miles each way. Merit Salary Increase : New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step. P.O.S.T. Pay : Employees in this unit holding an Intermediate POST certificate shall continue to be compensated at 3% of base salary bi-weekly. Employees in this unit holding an Advanced POST certificate shall be compensated at 10% base salary bi-weekly. Employees in this unit holding an Advanced POST certificate and who have completed 15 years of service as a Deputy Sheriff, shall be compensated at 12.5% of base salary bi-weekly. Employees in this unit holding an Advanced POST certificate and who have completed 24 years of service as a Deputy Sheriff shall be compensated 15% base salary bi-weekly. Additional Compensation : Employees assigned to the duties of Field or Custody Training Officer (FTO) shall receive a pay supplement of five percent (5%) of their base salary while performing such duties. Employees in the class of Deputy Sheriff II assigned to the Sheriff’s Department Detective Bureaus shall receive a pay supplement of five percent (5%) of their base salary while assigned to the Bureau. Employees assigned to the Tactical or Explosive Ordinance Teams who are not receiving Detective or Field Training Officer supplements shall receive a pay supplement of five percent (5%) of their base salary while assigned to such teams. Employees assigned to Boating Safety shall receive a supplement of five percent (5%) of their base pay while performing boating safety duties. Bilingual Pay : Each employee who is designated by the appointing authority and approved by the County Administrator and who has passed a bilingual proficiency examination administered by Human Resources Division shall receive a biweekly supplement of five percent (5%) of their base pay. Uniform Allowance : Employees in this unit shall receive a lump sum payment of $400 to offset purchase of new uniforms due to the change in Department uniforms. Employees in this unit shall receive a lump sum uniform allowance of $1100 on or about the payday nearest December 1. Employees in this unit shall receive a lump sum uniform allowance of $1200 on or about the payday nearest December 1, 2009 and on or about the payday nearest December 1 each year after. Pre-Employment Physical Exam : If required, will be conducted at Dameron Hospital at no cost to the employee. Educational Reimbursement Program : Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year. Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton : The County contributes up to $17 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area. School Activities : Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities. Selection Procedures Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process: Written Exam : The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Oral Exam : The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate’s education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidate’s score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Written & Oral Exam: If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list. Rate-out: A rate-out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidate’s application using the following criteria: education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate-out process. Note: The rating of 70 referred to may be the same or other than an arithmetic 70% of the total possible points. Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date. Veteran’s Points : Eligible veterans, unmarried widows and widowers of veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged and who have served during wartime shall be given veteran’s points in initial appointment to County service. Eligible veterans receive 5 points and eligible disabled veterans receive 10 points. Disabled veterans must submit a recent award letter stating a 10% service connected disability issued by the United States Veterans Administration. Note: A copy of your DD214 showing the discharge type must be received in the Human Resources by the date of the examination. Acceptable wartime service dates: September 16, 1940 to December 31, 1946 June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955 August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975 Persian Gulf War, August 2, 1990, through a date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation. Eligible Lists: Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for nine months, but may be extended by the Human Resources Director for a period which shall not exceed a total of three years from the date established. Certification/Referral: Names from the eligible list will be referred to the hiring department by the following methods. Rule of the Rank: The top rank or ranks of eligibles will be referred for hiring interviews. The minimum number of names to be referred will be equal to the number of positions plus nine, or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. When filling nine or more positions in a department at the same time, the top rank or ranks will be referred and the minimum number of names shall be two times the number of positions to be filled or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. This applies only to open competitive recruitments. Rule of Five: The top five names will be referred for hiring interviews. This applies only to department or countywide promotional examination. Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities. Pre-Employment Drug Screening Exam: Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grand parent, grand child or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when; They are related to the Appointing Authority or The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other. Department Head may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule. Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S. HOW TO APPLY Apply Online: www.sjgov.org/department/hr By mail or in person: San Joaquin County Human Resources 44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330 Stockton, CA 95202 Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays. Phone: (209) 468-3370 Job Line: For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. ( The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division) . San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees. Equal Opportunity Employer : San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here . View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email , or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division. Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled
COUNTY OF LAKE, CA
Lake County, California, United States
General Recruitment Information Recruitments for County positions are typically conducted to establish eligibility lists to fill countywide vacancies that occur during the active status of those lists (approximately 3 -12 months). Any person on a promotional eligibility list will be considered first by the hiring department(s) before persons on an open eligibility list. The County of Lake only accepts applications for permanent positions when actively recruiting. Only online applications are accepted. It is the responsibility of each applicant to review the full job description and requirements. The County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer. Veteran's Preference. To apply for County examinations - All applications for County examinations must be submitted through the County's online application system. A completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each online application. All permanent County recruitments will be posted at www.co.lake.ca.us with a link to the online application. The County of Lake reserves the right to limit the number of applications that will be accepted for any open recruitment, and any such limit will be included on the job posting. When a limit is posted, the recruitment is subject to close at any time prior to the final filing date. Completed online application packets must be submitted by the close of business on the date that the recruitment closes . All relevant experience must be included on the application to be considered - resumes and other attached documents will not be used to qualify an applicant. Relevant experience and/or education may be substituted at a ratio of 2 to 1 for the purpose of meeting minimum qualifications and applicants should contact the Human Resources department for details. Important Notice - The provisions listed on job postings, job descriptions, or other recruitment materials do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Benefits may vary between bargaining units. Any provisions contained within job postings, job descriptions or other recruitment material may be modified or revoked without notice. All County of Lake applicants who are given a conditional employment offer must comply with the County's pre-employment medical review program before they may be appointed to the County position. Additional Information This recruitment is open continuously. The first review of applications will be completed on March 3, 2024. Applications submitted after this date will be screened as received . This position may qualify for a relocation reimbursement up to $3,500. Minimum Qualifications Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license. Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in environmental engineering, ecology, hydrology, hydraulics, public administration, water resources, or a related field. Three (3) years of experience in project management and/or administration and at least three (3) years of experience in a supervisory or management capacity (this may be, but is not required to be, inclusive of the three (3) years.) OR Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in project management and/or project administration and at least three (3) years of experience in a supervisory or management capacity (this may be, but is not required to be, inclusive of the eight (8) years.) Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted. Job Description DEPUTY WATER RESOURCES DIRECTOR DEFINITION Under general direction, plans, directs, coordinates, and manages Watershed Protection District programs as defined in the Lake County Flood Control and Watershed Protection District Act and as determined by the District Board of Directors; plans, directs, coordinates, and manages lakebed management activities and programs in furtherance of the Clear Lake Public Trust and as determined by the Board of Supervisors; establishes policies and procedures for flood management, water conservation, watershed management, county storm water program, Lakebed and Clear Lake programs; develops and administers the department budget; serves as liaison to other county departments, agencies, and the media; tracks legislation related to district and department interests; represents flood management and Clear Lake issues before the Board of Supervisors/Directors, legislators, other public agencies, and to the public in other forums; participates in and supports flood operations response and other emergency service responses during floods and other emergencies in a role as determined by the Board of Supervisors; performs related duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is a highly specialized, management class that oversees the day-to-day flood control and watershed conservation functions of the Department of Water Resources. The incumbent has responsibility for the flood management, water conservation, County storm water program, groundwater management, Lakebed management, watershed management, and Clear Lake program activities. Responsibilities also include overseeing, supervising, and performing a variety of budget, administrative, technical, and staff management functions. This is a discrete classification. The incumbent in this management position serves at the pleasure of his/her appointing authority, which means the employment relationship is at-will, and that the County of Lake or the employee may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without cause. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general direction from the Director of Water Resources. Exercises direct and general supervision over professional, technical, and/or administrative staff. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Manages flood management, water conservation, county storm water program, groundwater management programs and ensures that services are provided in accordance with federal and state laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations. Manages Lakebed management, watershed management, and clear lake programs and ensures that services are provided in accordance with federal and state laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations. Advises and otherwise provides assistance to the Water Resources Director, the Board of Supervisors, and the District Board of Directors, and other management concerning groundwater management or watershed management. Serves advocacy and coordinating role in Lake County water resource related issues, including monitoring legislation and describing potential impacts with recommendations to the Board of Supervisors of an appropriate position or response. Conducts or directs the conduct of studies, the preparation and presentation of reports regarding flood management, water conservation, water quality, lakebed management, watershed management activities in the County of Lake. Presents or coordinates the presentation of the results and findings of such studies to the Board of Supervisors/Directors and to the public and recommends appropriate policies and ordinances to the Board of Supervisors based on such studies. Establishes policies and procedures for flood management, water conservation, water quality, county storm water program, lakebed management, clear lake management, watershed management, and water conservation programs and ensures that policies are administered equitably. Prepares and administers the budget for the Watershed Protection District and Lakebed Trust. Prepares, recommends to the Board of Supervisors/Directors, and administers contracts and operating agreements with other agencies, entities, and individuals on behalf of the district and the county. Selects and/or assists in the selection of department employees. Plans and organizes work; develops and establishes work methods and standards. Conducts or directs staff training and development. Reviews and evaluates employee performance; executes disciplinary action. Prepares and submits grant applications as appropriate to secure grant funding for flood management, County storm water program, water conservation, groundwater management, watershed management, clear lake management programs, and routine operations; ensures that funds are allocated and expended as stipulated by the grant. Prepares periodic reports in application of expense reimbursement. Researches, develops, and analyzes issues related to the water resources of Lake County. Represents the district and county in relations with the community, and advisory committees; other county departments; local, state, and federal agencies; legislative bodies and professional organizations. Develops comprehensive plans to satisfy anticipated future needs for district and related county services that would involve assessment of county flood management and water conservation needs, watershed management, county storm water program, and clear lake management needs and community and commercial water usage needs. Directs and participates in the engineering design, construction, or repair of flood control systems, facilities, and equipment. Directs and participates in the program planning for all division activities. Identifies and develops additional funding sources for department programs. Performs related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Thorough knowledge of technical practices and methods used in flood control and management. Pertinent federal and state laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations related to flood control, flood management, and water conservation functions. Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of public administration, including managerial accounting, budget administration, and management of a professional office. Principles of supervision, training, and work evaluation. Grant development and administration. Budget development and control. Various biological processes related to Limnology and water quality. Proper English spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Applicable business equipment and software applications. Ability to: Ability to plan, organize, manage, and coordinate department programs. Prepare and present clear and concise reports. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Deal constructively with conflict and develop effective resolutions. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. Provide supervision, training, and timely work evaluations for assigned staff. Familiar with engineering applications. Develop and administer budgets. Direct and manage the development and administration of grants. Effectively represent the Department of Water Resources with the public, community organizations, boards, commissions, and other government agencies. Regularly work well under pressure, meeting critical deadlines. Utilize a computer, relevant software applications, and/or other equipment as assigned. Constantly demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, customers, clients, and the public. Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license. Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in environmental engineering, ecology, hydrology, hydraulics, public administration, water resources, or a related field. Three (3) years of experience in project management and/or administration and at least three (3) years of experience in a supervisory or management capacity (this may be, but is not required to be, inclusive of the three (3) years.) OR Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in project management and/or project administration and at least three (3) years of experience in a supervisory or management capacity (this may be, but is not required to be, inclusive of the eight (8) years.) Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted. WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS The County of Lake is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Incumbents generally work partially in an office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions and partially in the field. As such, incumbents may have occasional exposure to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, and direct exposure to hazardous physical conditions. Incumbents may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. Positions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. Positions in this class may require local and statewide travel as necessary. A successful candidate will be required to submit to and pass a background check prior to the appointment. Depending upon the position and/or assigned department, the background check may include but is not limited to civil and criminal history check, reference check, Live Scan, and/or credit check (as allowed under state law). Disaster Service Workers: As members of the County of Lake Emergency Services Organization, all Lake County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and / or County. The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of Lake assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a “meet and confer” process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect. RETIREMENT - County employees are members of the California Public Employee Retirement system (CalPERS).CalPERS provides a defined benefit pension at retirement for County employees.The pension formulas and employee contribution amounts may vary by bargaining unit, date of hire, prior qualifying service, and classification. Please contact Human Resources for more information. HEALTH AND INSURANCE BENEFITS - Medical, dental, hospital, vision, life and disability coverage is available to employees and their dependents. The County contributes $1,500 of the monthly premiums for the insurance plan options. VACATION ACCRUAL may be adjusted for current city or county government employees. VACATION - 80 hours per year during the first five years of service, 120 hours per year after five years, and additional accruals based on years of service beyond fifteen years. Pro-rated for part-time employees. SICK LEAVE - Accrues at a rate of 96 hours per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees. HOLIDAYS - An average of twelve paid 8-hour holidays per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees. SALARY - Lake County has an adopted salary schedule. The salary range for most classifications is in five increments with a provision for longevity increases. Appointments are normally made at the first step of the salary range. SOCIAL SECURITY - County employees participate in Social Security. CALIFORNIA STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE - SDI is available to some County employees. DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS and CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIPS are available to County employees. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
General Recruitment Information Recruitments for County positions are typically conducted to establish eligibility lists to fill countywide vacancies that occur during the active status of those lists (approximately 3 -12 months). Any person on a promotional eligibility list will be considered first by the hiring department(s) before persons on an open eligibility list. The County of Lake only accepts applications for permanent positions when actively recruiting. Only online applications are accepted. It is the responsibility of each applicant to review the full job description and requirements. The County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer. Veteran's Preference. To apply for County examinations - All applications for County examinations must be submitted through the County's online application system. A completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each online application. All permanent County recruitments will be posted at www.co.lake.ca.us with a link to the online application. The County of Lake reserves the right to limit the number of applications that will be accepted for any open recruitment, and any such limit will be included on the job posting. When a limit is posted, the recruitment is subject to close at any time prior to the final filing date. Completed online application packets must be submitted by the close of business on the date that the recruitment closes . All relevant experience must be included on the application to be considered - resumes and other attached documents will not be used to qualify an applicant. Relevant experience and/or education may be substituted at a ratio of 2 to 1 for the purpose of meeting minimum qualifications and applicants should contact the Human Resources department for details. Important Notice - The provisions listed on job postings, job descriptions, or other recruitment materials do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Benefits may vary between bargaining units. Any provisions contained within job postings, job descriptions or other recruitment material may be modified or revoked without notice. All County of Lake applicants who are given a conditional employment offer must comply with the County's pre-employment medical review program before they may be appointed to the County position. Additional Information This recruitment is open continuously. The first review of applications will be completed on March 3, 2024. Applications submitted after this date will be screened as received . This position may qualify for a relocation reimbursement up to $3,500. Minimum Qualifications Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license. Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in environmental engineering, ecology, hydrology, hydraulics, public administration, water resources, or a related field. Three (3) years of experience in project management and/or administration and at least three (3) years of experience in a supervisory or management capacity (this may be, but is not required to be, inclusive of the three (3) years.) OR Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in project management and/or project administration and at least three (3) years of experience in a supervisory or management capacity (this may be, but is not required to be, inclusive of the eight (8) years.) Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted. Job Description DEPUTY WATER RESOURCES DIRECTOR DEFINITION Under general direction, plans, directs, coordinates, and manages Watershed Protection District programs as defined in the Lake County Flood Control and Watershed Protection District Act and as determined by the District Board of Directors; plans, directs, coordinates, and manages lakebed management activities and programs in furtherance of the Clear Lake Public Trust and as determined by the Board of Supervisors; establishes policies and procedures for flood management, water conservation, watershed management, county storm water program, Lakebed and Clear Lake programs; develops and administers the department budget; serves as liaison to other county departments, agencies, and the media; tracks legislation related to district and department interests; represents flood management and Clear Lake issues before the Board of Supervisors/Directors, legislators, other public agencies, and to the public in other forums; participates in and supports flood operations response and other emergency service responses during floods and other emergencies in a role as determined by the Board of Supervisors; performs related duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is a highly specialized, management class that oversees the day-to-day flood control and watershed conservation functions of the Department of Water Resources. The incumbent has responsibility for the flood management, water conservation, County storm water program, groundwater management, Lakebed management, watershed management, and Clear Lake program activities. Responsibilities also include overseeing, supervising, and performing a variety of budget, administrative, technical, and staff management functions. This is a discrete classification. The incumbent in this management position serves at the pleasure of his/her appointing authority, which means the employment relationship is at-will, and that the County of Lake or the employee may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without cause. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general direction from the Director of Water Resources. Exercises direct and general supervision over professional, technical, and/or administrative staff. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Manages flood management, water conservation, county storm water program, groundwater management programs and ensures that services are provided in accordance with federal and state laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations. Manages Lakebed management, watershed management, and clear lake programs and ensures that services are provided in accordance with federal and state laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations. Advises and otherwise provides assistance to the Water Resources Director, the Board of Supervisors, and the District Board of Directors, and other management concerning groundwater management or watershed management. Serves advocacy and coordinating role in Lake County water resource related issues, including monitoring legislation and describing potential impacts with recommendations to the Board of Supervisors of an appropriate position or response. Conducts or directs the conduct of studies, the preparation and presentation of reports regarding flood management, water conservation, water quality, lakebed management, watershed management activities in the County of Lake. Presents or coordinates the presentation of the results and findings of such studies to the Board of Supervisors/Directors and to the public and recommends appropriate policies and ordinances to the Board of Supervisors based on such studies. Establishes policies and procedures for flood management, water conservation, water quality, county storm water program, lakebed management, clear lake management, watershed management, and water conservation programs and ensures that policies are administered equitably. Prepares and administers the budget for the Watershed Protection District and Lakebed Trust. Prepares, recommends to the Board of Supervisors/Directors, and administers contracts and operating agreements with other agencies, entities, and individuals on behalf of the district and the county. Selects and/or assists in the selection of department employees. Plans and organizes work; develops and establishes work methods and standards. Conducts or directs staff training and development. Reviews and evaluates employee performance; executes disciplinary action. Prepares and submits grant applications as appropriate to secure grant funding for flood management, County storm water program, water conservation, groundwater management, watershed management, clear lake management programs, and routine operations; ensures that funds are allocated and expended as stipulated by the grant. Prepares periodic reports in application of expense reimbursement. Researches, develops, and analyzes issues related to the water resources of Lake County. Represents the district and county in relations with the community, and advisory committees; other county departments; local, state, and federal agencies; legislative bodies and professional organizations. Develops comprehensive plans to satisfy anticipated future needs for district and related county services that would involve assessment of county flood management and water conservation needs, watershed management, county storm water program, and clear lake management needs and community and commercial water usage needs. Directs and participates in the engineering design, construction, or repair of flood control systems, facilities, and equipment. Directs and participates in the program planning for all division activities. Identifies and develops additional funding sources for department programs. Performs related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Thorough knowledge of technical practices and methods used in flood control and management. Pertinent federal and state laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations related to flood control, flood management, and water conservation functions. Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of public administration, including managerial accounting, budget administration, and management of a professional office. Principles of supervision, training, and work evaluation. Grant development and administration. Budget development and control. Various biological processes related to Limnology and water quality. Proper English spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Applicable business equipment and software applications. Ability to: Ability to plan, organize, manage, and coordinate department programs. Prepare and present clear and concise reports. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Deal constructively with conflict and develop effective resolutions. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. Provide supervision, training, and timely work evaluations for assigned staff. Familiar with engineering applications. Develop and administer budgets. Direct and manage the development and administration of grants. Effectively represent the Department of Water Resources with the public, community organizations, boards, commissions, and other government agencies. Regularly work well under pressure, meeting critical deadlines. Utilize a computer, relevant software applications, and/or other equipment as assigned. Constantly demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, customers, clients, and the public. Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license. Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in environmental engineering, ecology, hydrology, hydraulics, public administration, water resources, or a related field. Three (3) years of experience in project management and/or administration and at least three (3) years of experience in a supervisory or management capacity (this may be, but is not required to be, inclusive of the three (3) years.) OR Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in project management and/or project administration and at least three (3) years of experience in a supervisory or management capacity (this may be, but is not required to be, inclusive of the eight (8) years.) Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted. WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS The County of Lake is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Incumbents generally work partially in an office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions and partially in the field. As such, incumbents may have occasional exposure to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, and direct exposure to hazardous physical conditions. Incumbents may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. Positions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. Positions in this class may require local and statewide travel as necessary. A successful candidate will be required to submit to and pass a background check prior to the appointment. Depending upon the position and/or assigned department, the background check may include but is not limited to civil and criminal history check, reference check, Live Scan, and/or credit check (as allowed under state law). Disaster Service Workers: As members of the County of Lake Emergency Services Organization, all Lake County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and / or County. The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of Lake assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a “meet and confer” process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect. RETIREMENT - County employees are members of the California Public Employee Retirement system (CalPERS).CalPERS provides a defined benefit pension at retirement for County employees.The pension formulas and employee contribution amounts may vary by bargaining unit, date of hire, prior qualifying service, and classification. Please contact Human Resources for more information. HEALTH AND INSURANCE BENEFITS - Medical, dental, hospital, vision, life and disability coverage is available to employees and their dependents. The County contributes $1,500 of the monthly premiums for the insurance plan options. VACATION ACCRUAL may be adjusted for current city or county government employees. VACATION - 80 hours per year during the first five years of service, 120 hours per year after five years, and additional accruals based on years of service beyond fifteen years. Pro-rated for part-time employees. SICK LEAVE - Accrues at a rate of 96 hours per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees. HOLIDAYS - An average of twelve paid 8-hour holidays per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees. SALARY - Lake County has an adopted salary schedule. The salary range for most classifications is in five increments with a provision for longevity increases. Appointments are normally made at the first step of the salary range. SOCIAL SECURITY - County employees participate in Social Security. CALIFORNIA STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE - SDI is available to some County employees. DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS and CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIPS are available to County employees. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA
San Bernardino, California, United States
The Job ****Applicants must be currently employed in a regular full-time position with the San Bernardino County Probation Department as a Division Director II. Your County employment must be clearly listed in the work experience section of your application. The Probation Department is recruiting for Deputy Chief Probation Officers who administer all functions of a major probation bureau, such as the Community Corrections Bureau (Juvenile/Adult Field Services), Detention Corrections Bureau (Juvenile Detention and Assessment Center/Detention Programs), and Administrative Services Bureau. Responsibilities include: planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating the programs of a bureau; reviewing procedures and methods for effectiveness and efficiency in meeting departmental objectives; training, supervising, and evaluating subordinate management and supervisory staff; handling personnel issues and disciplinary matters; and budget administration. For more detailed information, refer to the Deputy Chief Probation Officer job description. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Peace Officer Status: These positions have peace officer status under Penal Code Section 830.5 and may require incumbents to be armed. All Probation Officers will be expected to participate in a continuum of force training program which includes control of aggression, tactical negotiations, unarmed defensive tactics, and use of pepper spray. Incumbents must have successfully completed, the department's arming training, maintain qualification standards, and must be willing to accept an armed assignment at the discretion of the appointing authority. Promotional Background: At the time of appointment, candidates must pass a promotional background. Travel: Travel throughout the county will be required. This position requires the possession of a valid CA Class C driver license. Employees in this class may be required to use personal vehicles and may be required to show proof of automobile liability insurance. Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Minimum Requirements Applicants must meet one of the following options: Option Education Experience Option 1 Completion of a Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Three (3) years of experience as a Probation Division Director, which must include at least one (1) year as Probation Division Direct or II . Option 2 Completion of an Associate's degree, or its equivalent, from a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education in Behavioral Science, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or closely related field of study . Five (5) years of experience as a Probation Division Director, which must include at least one (1) year as Probation Division Director II . Option 3 Graduation for a U.S. high School, G.E.D. or a U.S. Department of Education approved High School Equivalency Test - AND- San Bernardino County MLA or CPOC/MLA Training - Seven (7) years experience as a Probation Division Director, which must include at least one (1) year as Probation Division Director I I. Note: A list of coursework in a qualifying field or legible copies of transcripts (unofficial transcripts are preferred) and must be submitted with the application if a degree is not conferred. Desired Qualifications Candidates with a comprehensive background in the various bureaus of Probation, including experience in the Administrative Services, Community Corrections, and Detention Corrections, are preferred. A Master's degree is highly desirable. Selection Process Examination : There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials. Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline. To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application. If you require technical assistance , please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application. EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline. Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points. Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process . Exempt Unit-Group C The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked. For a summary of benefits, please click here . Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ . Closing Date/Time: 5/3/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Apr 21, 2024
Full Time
The Job ****Applicants must be currently employed in a regular full-time position with the San Bernardino County Probation Department as a Division Director II. Your County employment must be clearly listed in the work experience section of your application. The Probation Department is recruiting for Deputy Chief Probation Officers who administer all functions of a major probation bureau, such as the Community Corrections Bureau (Juvenile/Adult Field Services), Detention Corrections Bureau (Juvenile Detention and Assessment Center/Detention Programs), and Administrative Services Bureau. Responsibilities include: planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating the programs of a bureau; reviewing procedures and methods for effectiveness and efficiency in meeting departmental objectives; training, supervising, and evaluating subordinate management and supervisory staff; handling personnel issues and disciplinary matters; and budget administration. For more detailed information, refer to the Deputy Chief Probation Officer job description. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Peace Officer Status: These positions have peace officer status under Penal Code Section 830.5 and may require incumbents to be armed. All Probation Officers will be expected to participate in a continuum of force training program which includes control of aggression, tactical negotiations, unarmed defensive tactics, and use of pepper spray. Incumbents must have successfully completed, the department's arming training, maintain qualification standards, and must be willing to accept an armed assignment at the discretion of the appointing authority. Promotional Background: At the time of appointment, candidates must pass a promotional background. Travel: Travel throughout the county will be required. This position requires the possession of a valid CA Class C driver license. Employees in this class may be required to use personal vehicles and may be required to show proof of automobile liability insurance. Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Minimum Requirements Applicants must meet one of the following options: Option Education Experience Option 1 Completion of a Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Three (3) years of experience as a Probation Division Director, which must include at least one (1) year as Probation Division Direct or II . Option 2 Completion of an Associate's degree, or its equivalent, from a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education in Behavioral Science, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or closely related field of study . Five (5) years of experience as a Probation Division Director, which must include at least one (1) year as Probation Division Director II . Option 3 Graduation for a U.S. high School, G.E.D. or a U.S. Department of Education approved High School Equivalency Test - AND- San Bernardino County MLA or CPOC/MLA Training - Seven (7) years experience as a Probation Division Director, which must include at least one (1) year as Probation Division Director I I. Note: A list of coursework in a qualifying field or legible copies of transcripts (unofficial transcripts are preferred) and must be submitted with the application if a degree is not conferred. Desired Qualifications Candidates with a comprehensive background in the various bureaus of Probation, including experience in the Administrative Services, Community Corrections, and Detention Corrections, are preferred. A Master's degree is highly desirable. Selection Process Examination : There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials. Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline. To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application. If you require technical assistance , please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application. EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline. Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points. Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process . Exempt Unit-Group C The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked. For a summary of benefits, please click here . Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ . Closing Date/Time: 5/3/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
HOUSTON AIRPORT SYSTEM
Houston, Texas, United States
POSITION OVERVIEW APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FROM: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED JOB CLASSIFICATION: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (EXE LEV) DIVISION: FINANCE REPORTING LOCATION: 16930 JOHN F. KENNEDY BLVD. WORKDAYS & HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8AM - 5PM* * Subject to change DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assist the Chief Financial Officer in the delivery of financial reporting and analysis to help non-finance executive management understand the implications of changes in the organization’s business model, changes in the Capital Improvement Plan, and other changes affecting the financial status of the organization. This position acts as Division Controller for Deputy Directors of other divisions within HAS, specifically Terminal Management, Operations, and Infrastructure, helping develop business cases, compiling budgets and forecasts, and reporting as necessary to the Chief Financial Officer. This role is also a key contributor in the delivery of financial insights associated with key performance indicators of the Houston Airport System. The position will also develop and help other divisions complete business case analyses for cost-saving and return on investment initiatives. This role will also manage Fixed Assets and Grants. Finally, this role will be responsible for the expeditious delivery of any ad-hoc analysis requested by the Chief Financial Officer. The Assistant Director will be responsible for the following: Assist Deputy Directors with capital and operating budget compilation. Deliver routine reports on Houston Airport System Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) with key insights on trends affecting organizational performance. Develop and report a 12-month rolling forecast for each Deputy Director; highlight trends and identify opportunities for cost savings across the organization. Deliver quarterly rates and charges reports to the Chief Financial Officer; coordinate a review with the Financial Planning and Analysis team to assess significant variances to budget and ensure proper charges in line with actual expenses. Create high-level dashboards and other reports to quickly advise HAS management of its financial position. Communicate abnormal financial performance trends as necessary to assist in managerial decision making. Perform ad-hoc scenario planning, reporting on key assumptions and variables to assist executive management in planning and decision-making. WORKING CONDITIONS There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Seven years of administrative experience are required, with at least three of those years in a managerial capacity. A Master's degree may be substituted for two years of experience. LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Valid driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston driving policy (A.P. 2-2). PREFERENCES Preference will be given to applicants with: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other financial reporting tools (e.g., Hyperion, Tableau, Power BI, SAP BPC, etc.). Advanced financial modeling skills and experience managing large data sets. Finance certifications and/or designations (i.e., Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, Chartered Financial Analyst, etc.) **Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.** GENERAL INFORMATION SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED Department may administer skills assessment test. SAFETY IMPACT POSITION Yes If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test. SALARY INFORMATION Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification. PAY GRADE 32 APPLICATION PROCEDURES Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov . To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832/393-0453). If you need special services or accommodations, call (832/393-0453). (TTY 7-1-1) If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627. Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process. All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided. EOE Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include: • Medical • Dental • Vision • Wellness • Life insurance • Long-term disability • Retirement pension • 457 deferred compensation plan • Employee Assistance Program • 10 days of vacation each year • 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday • Flexible schedules • Professional development opportunities • Transportation/parking plan • Section 125 pretax deductions • Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan • Healthcare Flexible Spending Account For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html
Mar 08, 2024
POSITION OVERVIEW APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FROM: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED JOB CLASSIFICATION: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (EXE LEV) DIVISION: FINANCE REPORTING LOCATION: 16930 JOHN F. KENNEDY BLVD. WORKDAYS & HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8AM - 5PM* * Subject to change DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assist the Chief Financial Officer in the delivery of financial reporting and analysis to help non-finance executive management understand the implications of changes in the organization’s business model, changes in the Capital Improvement Plan, and other changes affecting the financial status of the organization. This position acts as Division Controller for Deputy Directors of other divisions within HAS, specifically Terminal Management, Operations, and Infrastructure, helping develop business cases, compiling budgets and forecasts, and reporting as necessary to the Chief Financial Officer. This role is also a key contributor in the delivery of financial insights associated with key performance indicators of the Houston Airport System. The position will also develop and help other divisions complete business case analyses for cost-saving and return on investment initiatives. This role will also manage Fixed Assets and Grants. Finally, this role will be responsible for the expeditious delivery of any ad-hoc analysis requested by the Chief Financial Officer. The Assistant Director will be responsible for the following: Assist Deputy Directors with capital and operating budget compilation. Deliver routine reports on Houston Airport System Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) with key insights on trends affecting organizational performance. Develop and report a 12-month rolling forecast for each Deputy Director; highlight trends and identify opportunities for cost savings across the organization. Deliver quarterly rates and charges reports to the Chief Financial Officer; coordinate a review with the Financial Planning and Analysis team to assess significant variances to budget and ensure proper charges in line with actual expenses. Create high-level dashboards and other reports to quickly advise HAS management of its financial position. Communicate abnormal financial performance trends as necessary to assist in managerial decision making. Perform ad-hoc scenario planning, reporting on key assumptions and variables to assist executive management in planning and decision-making. WORKING CONDITIONS There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Seven years of administrative experience are required, with at least three of those years in a managerial capacity. A Master's degree may be substituted for two years of experience. LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Valid driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston driving policy (A.P. 2-2). PREFERENCES Preference will be given to applicants with: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other financial reporting tools (e.g., Hyperion, Tableau, Power BI, SAP BPC, etc.). Advanced financial modeling skills and experience managing large data sets. Finance certifications and/or designations (i.e., Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, Chartered Financial Analyst, etc.) **Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.** GENERAL INFORMATION SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED Department may administer skills assessment test. SAFETY IMPACT POSITION Yes If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test. SALARY INFORMATION Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification. PAY GRADE 32 APPLICATION PROCEDURES Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov . To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832/393-0453). If you need special services or accommodations, call (832/393-0453). (TTY 7-1-1) If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627. Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process. All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided. EOE Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include: • Medical • Dental • Vision • Wellness • Life insurance • Long-term disability • Retirement pension • 457 deferred compensation plan • Employee Assistance Program • 10 days of vacation each year • 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday • Flexible schedules • Professional development opportunities • Transportation/parking plan • Section 125 pretax deductions • Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan • Healthcare Flexible Spending Account For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html
CITY OF ATLANTA, GA
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Posting open until filled Salary commensurate with experience At the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and improving our community. Our police officers, firefighters and building inspectors keep our citizens safe. Our Public Works staff keeps our City clean and helps maintain, build and improve our City’s infrastructure. Our City planners help envision and shape future City growth. Our Parks & Recreation professionals enhance our quality of life. Our engineers help keep our drinking water clean, the largest airport in the world (by passenger volume) operating and our buildings maintained. Along with the host of Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources professionals whose support is vital, we are the City of Atlanta! If you are seeking a meaningful role where you can make a real difference improving and growing our City, we welcome you to explore the job opportunities we have to offer. General Description and Classification Standards Manages the overall administration and management of the Engineering Support Services Division of the DWM Office of Engineering Services. This Division provides the following support services to DWM and other City Departments:, surveying, document management and archiving, land acquisition, permitting, planning, plan review of water and sewer projects and sewer capacity assessment. Areas of responsibility include the direction of around 45 staff including group supervisors and a broad range of engineering, inspectors and other support staff. The Watershed Director will provide engineering support including design input and review and provide personnel and fiscal management. This position requires a high level of strategic and operations management, reporting to a DWM Deputy Commissioner. This is NOT a routine promotional level and the specific justification for classification at this level must be documented. Supervision Received May work independently or part of a team of Managers that meet to discuss issues related to budgets, staff, policy, and operations. Direction received is very general and focuses on strategic objectives and is typically collaborative in nature. The Watershed Director I will report to the Deputy Commissioner of Engineering Support Services. This position would be considered "upper middle" management. Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned. Oversees and manages the Engineering Support Services Division of the DWM Office of Engineering Services, currently with around 45 staff. This includes direction and management of the following groups: Survey, , Document Management, Real Estate and Permitting, Backflow Prevention, Water Availability, Sewer Availability, , Capacity Certification and other groups, which may be added. Provides positive leadership, working harmoniously with staff within the Office of Engineering Services and other DWM Offices, and ensuring that the day-to-day activities are performed efficiently. Provides engineering design support to the Capital Project Division of the Office of Engineering Services. This involves the assignment of Design Managers, who are responsible for design input, review and quality control of designs prepared by DWM’s various A/E Joint Ventures. Oversee the updating and maintenance of a set of current DWM guidelines, specifications and standard details for the design and construction of water distribution, sanitary sewer and stormwater systems. Work with other DWM staff to facilitate access to the various guidelines, specifications and standard details by DWM staff and City developers and design professionals. Assists with budget development and tracking of operational expenses, staff utilization and planning, staff recruitment and oversight of workforce development. Collaborates with the Deputy Commissioner and other Division Directors in the day-to-day management of the Office of Engineering Services. Assists with the development of an annual budget submission for the Office of Engineering Services. Support engineering staff by meeting with developers to assist with plan review and approval of water and sewer projects for site development and capital projects. Provides leadership and direction to group managers and oversees project goals. Decision Making This position is generally required to provide input regarding decisions that impacts the Engineering Support Services Division. Such issues may be related to policy/procedure, strategy, budget, and/or technical. Provides input on organization strategy and policy within required legislative or executive limitations. Leadership Provided Provides guidance to a varied group of Managers and Supervisors or may directly supervise a staff of professionals and team leaders engaged in an organization-wide or policy-advisory activity. Guidance should typically be general in nature and focus on objectives, end results, and policies. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list. Experience with the design, procurement and construction of engineering projects, especially water and sewer projects. Experience with hydraulics; geotechnical testing and terminology; knowledge of contract law. Very strong administrative and managerial skills; inter-personal and team working skills; skilled in communicating verbally and written; strong computer and software (Microsoft) skills. Ability to develop relationships and partnerships; ability to write clear and concise technical documents; ability to read, understand, and prepare legal documents; ability to operate city vehicles: sedan, 14-passenger van, and pickup truck; ability to effectively negotiate resolutions of conflicts among citizens, neighbors, elected official, and staff, as well as efficiently manage a government office open to the public; ability to interact effectively with various personality styles and with upper departmental management or elected officials; ability to read and interpret construction drawings; ability to interpret laws, regulations and guidelines; ability to utilize Microsoft software and project management programs. Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Science or Construction Management. 5-10 years of work experience in engineering consulting, contracting or municipal government sector. At least 3 years of experience as a manager, supervisor, team leader, etc. Preferred Education & Experience Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or Construction Management. 10-20 years of work experience in engineering consulting, contracting or municipal government sector with 5-10 years of experience as a manager, supervisor, team leader, etc. Licensures and Certifications P.E. License preferred. Essential Capabilities and Work Environment Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job. City of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer.
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
Posting open until filled Salary commensurate with experience At the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and improving our community. Our police officers, firefighters and building inspectors keep our citizens safe. Our Public Works staff keeps our City clean and helps maintain, build and improve our City’s infrastructure. Our City planners help envision and shape future City growth. Our Parks & Recreation professionals enhance our quality of life. Our engineers help keep our drinking water clean, the largest airport in the world (by passenger volume) operating and our buildings maintained. Along with the host of Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources professionals whose support is vital, we are the City of Atlanta! If you are seeking a meaningful role where you can make a real difference improving and growing our City, we welcome you to explore the job opportunities we have to offer. General Description and Classification Standards Manages the overall administration and management of the Engineering Support Services Division of the DWM Office of Engineering Services. This Division provides the following support services to DWM and other City Departments:, surveying, document management and archiving, land acquisition, permitting, planning, plan review of water and sewer projects and sewer capacity assessment. Areas of responsibility include the direction of around 45 staff including group supervisors and a broad range of engineering, inspectors and other support staff. The Watershed Director will provide engineering support including design input and review and provide personnel and fiscal management. This position requires a high level of strategic and operations management, reporting to a DWM Deputy Commissioner. This is NOT a routine promotional level and the specific justification for classification at this level must be documented. Supervision Received May work independently or part of a team of Managers that meet to discuss issues related to budgets, staff, policy, and operations. Direction received is very general and focuses on strategic objectives and is typically collaborative in nature. The Watershed Director I will report to the Deputy Commissioner of Engineering Support Services. This position would be considered "upper middle" management. Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned. Oversees and manages the Engineering Support Services Division of the DWM Office of Engineering Services, currently with around 45 staff. This includes direction and management of the following groups: Survey, , Document Management, Real Estate and Permitting, Backflow Prevention, Water Availability, Sewer Availability, , Capacity Certification and other groups, which may be added. Provides positive leadership, working harmoniously with staff within the Office of Engineering Services and other DWM Offices, and ensuring that the day-to-day activities are performed efficiently. Provides engineering design support to the Capital Project Division of the Office of Engineering Services. This involves the assignment of Design Managers, who are responsible for design input, review and quality control of designs prepared by DWM’s various A/E Joint Ventures. Oversee the updating and maintenance of a set of current DWM guidelines, specifications and standard details for the design and construction of water distribution, sanitary sewer and stormwater systems. Work with other DWM staff to facilitate access to the various guidelines, specifications and standard details by DWM staff and City developers and design professionals. Assists with budget development and tracking of operational expenses, staff utilization and planning, staff recruitment and oversight of workforce development. Collaborates with the Deputy Commissioner and other Division Directors in the day-to-day management of the Office of Engineering Services. Assists with the development of an annual budget submission for the Office of Engineering Services. Support engineering staff by meeting with developers to assist with plan review and approval of water and sewer projects for site development and capital projects. Provides leadership and direction to group managers and oversees project goals. Decision Making This position is generally required to provide input regarding decisions that impacts the Engineering Support Services Division. Such issues may be related to policy/procedure, strategy, budget, and/or technical. Provides input on organization strategy and policy within required legislative or executive limitations. Leadership Provided Provides guidance to a varied group of Managers and Supervisors or may directly supervise a staff of professionals and team leaders engaged in an organization-wide or policy-advisory activity. Guidance should typically be general in nature and focus on objectives, end results, and policies. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list. Experience with the design, procurement and construction of engineering projects, especially water and sewer projects. Experience with hydraulics; geotechnical testing and terminology; knowledge of contract law. Very strong administrative and managerial skills; inter-personal and team working skills; skilled in communicating verbally and written; strong computer and software (Microsoft) skills. Ability to develop relationships and partnerships; ability to write clear and concise technical documents; ability to read, understand, and prepare legal documents; ability to operate city vehicles: sedan, 14-passenger van, and pickup truck; ability to effectively negotiate resolutions of conflicts among citizens, neighbors, elected official, and staff, as well as efficiently manage a government office open to the public; ability to interact effectively with various personality styles and with upper departmental management or elected officials; ability to read and interpret construction drawings; ability to interpret laws, regulations and guidelines; ability to utilize Microsoft software and project management programs. Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Science or Construction Management. 5-10 years of work experience in engineering consulting, contracting or municipal government sector. At least 3 years of experience as a manager, supervisor, team leader, etc. Preferred Education & Experience Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or Construction Management. 10-20 years of work experience in engineering consulting, contracting or municipal government sector with 5-10 years of experience as a manager, supervisor, team leader, etc. Licensures and Certifications P.E. License preferred. Essential Capabilities and Work Environment Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job. City of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer.
CITY OF ATLANTA, GA
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Posted until April 30, 2024 Salary range: $88,161 - $146,864 At the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and improving our community. Our police officers, firefighters and building inspectors keep our citizens safe. Our Public Works staff keeps our City clean and helps maintain, build and improve our City’s infrastructure. Our City planners help envision and shape future City growth. Our Parks & Recreation professionals enhance our quality of life. Our engineers help keep our drinking water clean, the largest airport in the world (by passenger volume) operating and our buildings maintained. Along with the host of Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources professionals whose support is vital, we are the City of Atlanta! If you are seeking a meaningful role where you can make a real difference improving and growing our City, we welcome you to explore the job opportunities we have to offer. General Description and Classification Standards Manages the overall administration and management of the Department of Watershed Management’s field operations and billing services, meter installations, and including advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) program implementation. Areas of responsibility include planning and evaluation, policy and program development, personnel and fiscal management, and public relations. This is a high level of strategic and operations management, reporting to the Deputy Commissioner of Customer Care and Billing Services (OCCBS). Position manages a primary function of the department and recommends operating policies and procedures subject to department’s executive approval. This level would be expected to manage a varied array of professionals, managers, and line level staff. This is NOT a routine promotional level position and the specific justification for classification at this level must be documented. Supervision Received May work independently or part of a team of directors and managers that meet to discuss issues related to budgets, staff, policy, and operations. Direction received is very general and focuses on strategic objectives and is typically collaborative in nature. This is a policy-making level of management and would be considered "upper middle" management. Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned. Provides direct management responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the Water Billing and Field Operations division of the Office of Customer Care and Billing Services. Manages the invoicing for the Office of Customer Care and Billing Services which includes invoicing for formal contracts, goods and services, and utilities and inter-jurisdictional expenses. Administers approved operations and maintenance budget for division. Develops policies and writes rules and regulations for responsible division; interfaces with the Mayor's office, City council, and other departments for policy and technical issues; Resolves technical issues and make final determination regarding the application of Federal, State, and local requirements. Oversees and manages the operations of the OCCBBS field operations and billing services teams which support all water metering and billing activities throughout the City of Atlanta and its adjacent parts of Fulton County. Ensures both, the short-term and long-term financial health and viability of the division of field operations and billing; provides assurance related to the delivery of financial-related information to internal management, City Council, Bond Rating Agencies, and the department's bondholders; provides financial leadership and oversight of the department's annual financial audit. Ensures the City is in compliance with all state, federal, local & regional policies, laws and regulations pertaining to water conservation. Provides positive leadership, working harmoniously with others in the Department and other organizations, to ensuring the day-to-day activities are completed efficiently. Ensures the responsible division has all the necessary resources required to successfully complete job assignments to include financial, human and administrative related areas which enables the City to fulfill its mission to deliver safe potable water services to our customers 365 days a year. Provides leadership and direction to group managers and oversees project goals. Develops project strategies, implementation plans, project scopes and milestones. Prepares a variety of program, administrative, or office forms, reports, documents, and correspondence. Decision Making This position generally required to provide input regarding decisions that impacts a defined area within the watershed's divisions and offices. Such issues may be related to policy/procedure, strategy, budget, and/or technical. May commit office to action. Establishes organization strategy and policy within required legislative or executive limitations. Leadership Provided Provides guidance to a varied group of Managers and Supervisors or may directly supervise a staff of professionals and team leaders engaged in an organization-wide or policy-advisory activity. Guidance should typically be general in nature and focus on objectives, end results, and policies. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list. Extensive knowledge of technical terminology; extensive knowledge of water metering infrastructure to include installation, repair and maintenance of all meter sizes, construction projects - administrative or field; knowledge of water utility billing, and procurement; knowledge of legal requirements of water conservation laws & ordinances; thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of water resource management and watershed science. Strong Computer and Software (Microsoft) Skills; very strong administrative and managerial skills; inter-personal and team working skills; skilled in communicating verbally and written. Ability to develop relationships and partnerships; ability to write clear and concise technical documents; ability to read, understand, and prepare legal documents; ability to operate city vehicles: sedan, 14-passenger van, and pickup truck; ability to effectively negotiate resolutions of conflicts among citizens, neighbors, elected official, and staff, as well as efficiently manage a government office open to the public; ability to interact effectively with various personality styles and with upper departmental management or elected officials; ability to read and interpret construction drawings; ability to interpret laws, regulations and guidelines; ability to utilize Microsoft suites, Customer Information Billing Systems (CIS), Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software programs and project management software programs. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with a diversified group of people under trying and stress-producing conditions. Ability to communicate in a courteous, professional manner to reflect a positive image of the Office of Customer Care and Billing Services to its internal & external customers and the general public. Ability to research, interpret, explain, and correctly apply policies, rules, regulations, and procedures. Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Management, Public Administration, or related field. (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the bachelor’s degree on an exception basis) 7 years of progressively responsible related work experience to include experience in the municipal water and wastewater government sector, with at least 3 years of management experience for a comparably sized organization or as a senior manager for a smaller organization. Preferred Education & Experience Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Management, Organizational Leadership or Public Administration. (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the master’s degree on an exception basis) 10 years of progressively responsible related work experience to include experience in the municipal water and wastewater government sector, with at least 5 years of senior management experience for a comparably sized organization or as a director for a smaller organization. Licensures and Certifications None required. Water Distribution Operator’s License preferred. Essential Capabilities and Work Environment Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.City of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer. Closing Date/Time: 2024-04-30
Apr 17, 2024
Full Time
Posted until April 30, 2024 Salary range: $88,161 - $146,864 At the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and improving our community. Our police officers, firefighters and building inspectors keep our citizens safe. Our Public Works staff keeps our City clean and helps maintain, build and improve our City’s infrastructure. Our City planners help envision and shape future City growth. Our Parks & Recreation professionals enhance our quality of life. Our engineers help keep our drinking water clean, the largest airport in the world (by passenger volume) operating and our buildings maintained. Along with the host of Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources professionals whose support is vital, we are the City of Atlanta! If you are seeking a meaningful role where you can make a real difference improving and growing our City, we welcome you to explore the job opportunities we have to offer. General Description and Classification Standards Manages the overall administration and management of the Department of Watershed Management’s field operations and billing services, meter installations, and including advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) program implementation. Areas of responsibility include planning and evaluation, policy and program development, personnel and fiscal management, and public relations. This is a high level of strategic and operations management, reporting to the Deputy Commissioner of Customer Care and Billing Services (OCCBS). Position manages a primary function of the department and recommends operating policies and procedures subject to department’s executive approval. This level would be expected to manage a varied array of professionals, managers, and line level staff. This is NOT a routine promotional level position and the specific justification for classification at this level must be documented. Supervision Received May work independently or part of a team of directors and managers that meet to discuss issues related to budgets, staff, policy, and operations. Direction received is very general and focuses on strategic objectives and is typically collaborative in nature. This is a policy-making level of management and would be considered "upper middle" management. Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned. Provides direct management responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the Water Billing and Field Operations division of the Office of Customer Care and Billing Services. Manages the invoicing for the Office of Customer Care and Billing Services which includes invoicing for formal contracts, goods and services, and utilities and inter-jurisdictional expenses. Administers approved operations and maintenance budget for division. Develops policies and writes rules and regulations for responsible division; interfaces with the Mayor's office, City council, and other departments for policy and technical issues; Resolves technical issues and make final determination regarding the application of Federal, State, and local requirements. Oversees and manages the operations of the OCCBBS field operations and billing services teams which support all water metering and billing activities throughout the City of Atlanta and its adjacent parts of Fulton County. Ensures both, the short-term and long-term financial health and viability of the division of field operations and billing; provides assurance related to the delivery of financial-related information to internal management, City Council, Bond Rating Agencies, and the department's bondholders; provides financial leadership and oversight of the department's annual financial audit. Ensures the City is in compliance with all state, federal, local & regional policies, laws and regulations pertaining to water conservation. Provides positive leadership, working harmoniously with others in the Department and other organizations, to ensuring the day-to-day activities are completed efficiently. Ensures the responsible division has all the necessary resources required to successfully complete job assignments to include financial, human and administrative related areas which enables the City to fulfill its mission to deliver safe potable water services to our customers 365 days a year. Provides leadership and direction to group managers and oversees project goals. Develops project strategies, implementation plans, project scopes and milestones. Prepares a variety of program, administrative, or office forms, reports, documents, and correspondence. Decision Making This position generally required to provide input regarding decisions that impacts a defined area within the watershed's divisions and offices. Such issues may be related to policy/procedure, strategy, budget, and/or technical. May commit office to action. Establishes organization strategy and policy within required legislative or executive limitations. Leadership Provided Provides guidance to a varied group of Managers and Supervisors or may directly supervise a staff of professionals and team leaders engaged in an organization-wide or policy-advisory activity. Guidance should typically be general in nature and focus on objectives, end results, and policies. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list. Extensive knowledge of technical terminology; extensive knowledge of water metering infrastructure to include installation, repair and maintenance of all meter sizes, construction projects - administrative or field; knowledge of water utility billing, and procurement; knowledge of legal requirements of water conservation laws & ordinances; thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of water resource management and watershed science. Strong Computer and Software (Microsoft) Skills; very strong administrative and managerial skills; inter-personal and team working skills; skilled in communicating verbally and written. Ability to develop relationships and partnerships; ability to write clear and concise technical documents; ability to read, understand, and prepare legal documents; ability to operate city vehicles: sedan, 14-passenger van, and pickup truck; ability to effectively negotiate resolutions of conflicts among citizens, neighbors, elected official, and staff, as well as efficiently manage a government office open to the public; ability to interact effectively with various personality styles and with upper departmental management or elected officials; ability to read and interpret construction drawings; ability to interpret laws, regulations and guidelines; ability to utilize Microsoft suites, Customer Information Billing Systems (CIS), Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software programs and project management software programs. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with a diversified group of people under trying and stress-producing conditions. Ability to communicate in a courteous, professional manner to reflect a positive image of the Office of Customer Care and Billing Services to its internal & external customers and the general public. Ability to research, interpret, explain, and correctly apply policies, rules, regulations, and procedures. Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Management, Public Administration, or related field. (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the bachelor’s degree on an exception basis) 7 years of progressively responsible related work experience to include experience in the municipal water and wastewater government sector, with at least 3 years of management experience for a comparably sized organization or as a senior manager for a smaller organization. Preferred Education & Experience Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Management, Organizational Leadership or Public Administration. (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the master’s degree on an exception basis) 10 years of progressively responsible related work experience to include experience in the municipal water and wastewater government sector, with at least 5 years of senior management experience for a comparably sized organization or as a director for a smaller organization. Licensures and Certifications None required. Water Distribution Operator’s License preferred. Essential Capabilities and Work Environment Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.City of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer. Closing Date/Time: 2024-04-30
CITY OF ATLANTA, GA
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Posted until filled Salary commensurate with experience At the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and improving our community. Our police officers, firefighters and building inspectors keep our citizens safe. Our Public Works staff keeps our City clean and helps maintain, build and improve our City’s infrastructure. Our City planners help envision and shape future City growth. Our Parks & Recreation professionals enhance our quality of life. Our engineers help keep our drinking water clean, the largest airport in the world (by passenger volume) operating and our buildings maintained. Along with the host of Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources professionals whose support is vital, we are the City of Atlanta! If you are seeking a meaningful role where you can make a real difference improving and growing our City, we welcome you to explore the job opportunities we have to offer. Responsible for the overall administration and management of the City's Drinking Water Facilities, including program implementation, fundraising/grant writing, and business operations. Areas of responsibility include planning and evaluation, policy and program development, personnel and fiscal management, and public relations. This is the highest level of strategic and/or operations management reporting to a top department executive or a department deputy. Position manages a primary function of the department and recommends high level policy and procedure subject to department, mayoral, and/or Council approval. This level would be expected to manage either a varied array of professionals and manager or a group of professionals in a City-wide administrative or operations function. This is NOT a routine promotional level and the specific justification for classification at this level must be documented. Supervision Received May work independently or as part of a team of managers that meet to discuss issues related to budgets, staff, policy, and operations. Direction received is very general and focuses on strategic objectives and is typically collaborative in nature. This is a policy-making level of management and would be considered "upper middle" management. Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned. Provides direct management responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the following functional areas; Forecasting, Budgeting (Operations and Capital), Water System Operations. Monthly Budget-to-Actual Reporting, General Accounting Operations, Fixed Asset Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Cash Collections. Manages the invoicing for the Office of Water Treatment and Reclamation which includes invoicing for formal contracts, goods and services, and utilities and inter-jurisdictional expenses. Approves payroll for the distribution groups. Develops policy and write rules, regulations, and ordinances for environmental protection and land development in the City of Atlanta; interfaces with the Mayor's office, City Council, and other departments for policy and technical issues; Resolves technical issues and make final determination regarding the application of Federal, State, and local requirements for land development. Manages the operation of Watershed Information Systems which provides IT and GIS support for the Department of Watershed Management. Areas of responsibility includes providing application, desktop, network and geographic information system (GIS) support. Oversees and manages the operation of Watershed Information Systems. Ensures both, the short-term and long-term financial health and viability of the Department; provides assurance related to the delivery of financial-related information to internal management, City Council, Bond Rating Agencies, and the department's bondholders; provides financial leadership and oversight of the department's annual financial audit. Ensures the City follows all state, federal, local & regional policies, laws and regulations pertaining to water treatment. Develops and maintains the City's Conservation Plan. Provides positive leadership, working harmoniously with others in the Department and other organizations, and ensuring that the day-to-day activities. Manages the water system operations including producing the budget, managing the staff, and overseeing technical and engineering processes. Ensures the Office of Water Treatment and Reclamation has all the necessary resources required to successfully complete job assignments in financial, human and administrative related areas which enables the City to fulfill its mission to deliver potable water and to manage waste water services for its customers 365 days a year. Directs and prepares the annual budget submission and detailed financial plan; duties include budget formulation and execution, approving all budget adjustments and budget transfers Department-wide, developing the plan assumptions, and ensuring that the annual budget is in sync with the strategic financial plan. Manages the operation of Watershed Information Systems which provides IT and GIS support for the Department of Watershed Management. Areas of responsibility includes providing application, desktop, network and geographic information system (GIS) support. Provides leadership and direction to group managers and oversee project goals. Develops project strategies, implementation plan, project scope and milestones. Decision Making This position is generally required to provide input regarding decisions that impact any area within the watershed's divisions and offices. Such issues may be related to policy/procedure, strategy, budget, and/or technical. May commit department to action. Establishes organization strategy and policy within required legislative or executive limitations. Leadership Provided Provides guidance to a varied group of Managers and Supervisors or may directly supervise a staff of professionals and team leaders engaged in an organization-wide or policy-advisory activity. Guidance should typically be general in nature and focus on objectives, end results, and policies. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list. Extensive knowledge of technical terminology; extensive knowledge of construction projects, administrative activities or field operations; knowledge of engineering, water and sewage, procurement, hydraulics, and geotechnical processes and terminology; knowledge of legal requirements of water conservation laws & ordinances; thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of water resource management and watershed science; knowledge of grant writing and grant management. Strong Computer and Software (Microsoft) Skills; very strong administrative and managerial skills; inter-personal and team working skills; skilled in communicating verbally and in writing. Ability to be decisive; ability to develop relationships and partnerships; ability to write clear and concise technical documents; ability to read, understand, and prepare legal documents; ability to effectively negotiate resolution of conflicts among citizens, neighbors, elected official, and staff, as well as efficiently manage a government office open to the public; ability to interact effectively with various personality styles and with upper departmental management or elected officials; ability to read and interpret construction drawings; ability to interpret laws, regulations and guidelines; ability to utilize Microsoft office suite and project management programs. Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree with a major in Business Management, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering or Public Administration. (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the master’s degree on an exception basis). 10 years of experience in environmental engineering, municipal government sector, or water / wastewater plant operations with at least 5 years of experience as a manager, supervisor, team leader, etc. Preferred Education & Experience Master's degree in Business, Management or Public Administration. (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the master’s degree on an exception basis). Minimum of 10 years of work experience in environmental engineering, municipal government sector, or water / wastewater plant operations with at least 5 years of experice as a manager, supervisor, team leader, etc. Licensures and Certifications Class I Water Treatment certification Essential Capabilities and Work Environment Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
Posted until filled Salary commensurate with experience At the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and improving our community. Our police officers, firefighters and building inspectors keep our citizens safe. Our Public Works staff keeps our City clean and helps maintain, build and improve our City’s infrastructure. Our City planners help envision and shape future City growth. Our Parks & Recreation professionals enhance our quality of life. Our engineers help keep our drinking water clean, the largest airport in the world (by passenger volume) operating and our buildings maintained. Along with the host of Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources professionals whose support is vital, we are the City of Atlanta! If you are seeking a meaningful role where you can make a real difference improving and growing our City, we welcome you to explore the job opportunities we have to offer. Responsible for the overall administration and management of the City's Drinking Water Facilities, including program implementation, fundraising/grant writing, and business operations. Areas of responsibility include planning and evaluation, policy and program development, personnel and fiscal management, and public relations. This is the highest level of strategic and/or operations management reporting to a top department executive or a department deputy. Position manages a primary function of the department and recommends high level policy and procedure subject to department, mayoral, and/or Council approval. This level would be expected to manage either a varied array of professionals and manager or a group of professionals in a City-wide administrative or operations function. This is NOT a routine promotional level and the specific justification for classification at this level must be documented. Supervision Received May work independently or as part of a team of managers that meet to discuss issues related to budgets, staff, policy, and operations. Direction received is very general and focuses on strategic objectives and is typically collaborative in nature. This is a policy-making level of management and would be considered "upper middle" management. Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned. Provides direct management responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the following functional areas; Forecasting, Budgeting (Operations and Capital), Water System Operations. Monthly Budget-to-Actual Reporting, General Accounting Operations, Fixed Asset Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Cash Collections. Manages the invoicing for the Office of Water Treatment and Reclamation which includes invoicing for formal contracts, goods and services, and utilities and inter-jurisdictional expenses. Approves payroll for the distribution groups. Develops policy and write rules, regulations, and ordinances for environmental protection and land development in the City of Atlanta; interfaces with the Mayor's office, City Council, and other departments for policy and technical issues; Resolves technical issues and make final determination regarding the application of Federal, State, and local requirements for land development. Manages the operation of Watershed Information Systems which provides IT and GIS support for the Department of Watershed Management. Areas of responsibility includes providing application, desktop, network and geographic information system (GIS) support. Oversees and manages the operation of Watershed Information Systems. Ensures both, the short-term and long-term financial health and viability of the Department; provides assurance related to the delivery of financial-related information to internal management, City Council, Bond Rating Agencies, and the department's bondholders; provides financial leadership and oversight of the department's annual financial audit. Ensures the City follows all state, federal, local & regional policies, laws and regulations pertaining to water treatment. Develops and maintains the City's Conservation Plan. Provides positive leadership, working harmoniously with others in the Department and other organizations, and ensuring that the day-to-day activities. Manages the water system operations including producing the budget, managing the staff, and overseeing technical and engineering processes. Ensures the Office of Water Treatment and Reclamation has all the necessary resources required to successfully complete job assignments in financial, human and administrative related areas which enables the City to fulfill its mission to deliver potable water and to manage waste water services for its customers 365 days a year. Directs and prepares the annual budget submission and detailed financial plan; duties include budget formulation and execution, approving all budget adjustments and budget transfers Department-wide, developing the plan assumptions, and ensuring that the annual budget is in sync with the strategic financial plan. Manages the operation of Watershed Information Systems which provides IT and GIS support for the Department of Watershed Management. Areas of responsibility includes providing application, desktop, network and geographic information system (GIS) support. Provides leadership and direction to group managers and oversee project goals. Develops project strategies, implementation plan, project scope and milestones. Decision Making This position is generally required to provide input regarding decisions that impact any area within the watershed's divisions and offices. Such issues may be related to policy/procedure, strategy, budget, and/or technical. May commit department to action. Establishes organization strategy and policy within required legislative or executive limitations. Leadership Provided Provides guidance to a varied group of Managers and Supervisors or may directly supervise a staff of professionals and team leaders engaged in an organization-wide or policy-advisory activity. Guidance should typically be general in nature and focus on objectives, end results, and policies. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list. Extensive knowledge of technical terminology; extensive knowledge of construction projects, administrative activities or field operations; knowledge of engineering, water and sewage, procurement, hydraulics, and geotechnical processes and terminology; knowledge of legal requirements of water conservation laws & ordinances; thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of water resource management and watershed science; knowledge of grant writing and grant management. Strong Computer and Software (Microsoft) Skills; very strong administrative and managerial skills; inter-personal and team working skills; skilled in communicating verbally and in writing. Ability to be decisive; ability to develop relationships and partnerships; ability to write clear and concise technical documents; ability to read, understand, and prepare legal documents; ability to effectively negotiate resolution of conflicts among citizens, neighbors, elected official, and staff, as well as efficiently manage a government office open to the public; ability to interact effectively with various personality styles and with upper departmental management or elected officials; ability to read and interpret construction drawings; ability to interpret laws, regulations and guidelines; ability to utilize Microsoft office suite and project management programs. Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree with a major in Business Management, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering or Public Administration. (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the master’s degree on an exception basis). 10 years of experience in environmental engineering, municipal government sector, or water / wastewater plant operations with at least 5 years of experience as a manager, supervisor, team leader, etc. Preferred Education & Experience Master's degree in Business, Management or Public Administration. (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the master’s degree on an exception basis). Minimum of 10 years of work experience in environmental engineering, municipal government sector, or water / wastewater plant operations with at least 5 years of experice as a manager, supervisor, team leader, etc. Licensures and Certifications Class I Water Treatment certification Essential Capabilities and Work Environment Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.
COUNTY OF LAKE, CA
Lake County, California, United States
General Recruitment Information Recruitments for County positions are typically conducted to establish eligibility lists to fill countywide vacancies that occur during the active status of those lists (approximately 3 -12 months). Any person on a promotional eligibility list will be considered first by the hiring department(s) before persons on an open eligibility list. The County of Lake only accepts applications for permanent positions when actively recruiting. Only online applications are accepted. It is the responsibility of each applicant to review the full job description and requirements. The County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer. Veteran's Preference. To apply for County examinations - All applications for County examinations must be submitted through the County's online application system. A completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each online application. All permanent County recruitments will be posted at www.co.lake.ca.us with a link to the online application. The County of Lake reserves the right to limit the number of applications that will be accepted for any open recruitment, and any such limit will be included on the job posting. When a limit is posted, the recruitment is subject to close at any time prior to the final filing date. Completed online application packets must be submitted by the close of business on the date that the recruitment closes . All relevant experience must be included on the application to be considered - resumes and other attached documents will not be used to qualify an applicant. Relevant experience and/or education may be substituted at a ratio of 2 to 1 for the purpose of meeting minimum qualifications and applicants should contact the Human Resources department for details. Important Notice - The provisions listed on job postings, job descriptions, or other recruitment materials do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Benefits may vary between bargaining units. Any provisions contained within job postings, job descriptions or other recruitment material may be modified or revoked without notice. All County of Lake applicants who are given a conditional employment offer must comply with the County's pre-employment medical review program before they may be appointed to the County position. Additional Information SIGN-ON INCENTIVE This position may qualify for a Sign-On Incentive. The appropriate Department Head with the County of Lake can request a Sign-On Incentive payment of 10% of the annual rate of pay to a newly appointed employee not to exceed $10,000.00 if the position meets qualifications. The hiring incentive will be made in two (2) payments (the total amount to be split in half). The first payment will be made to an employee within the next available pay period following the initial, first time hire of the employee with the County of Lake. The second payment will be made upon successful completion of employment probation. Employee must remain employed with the County for two (2) years or repay the hiring incentive; the employee shall authorize such repayment as a payroll deduction from the final paycheck, and/or repay any shortage not covered in the final paycheck with a personal check payable to the County of Lake within 15 days of termination. Minimum Qualifications Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License. Education and Experience: Registration as a Registered Veterinary Technician by the California Board of Examiners in Veterinary Medicine. AND Six (6) months of full-time experience assisting a licensed veterinarian in providing medical treatment to animals, including surgical procedures and medical examinations, in a veterinary hospital or shelter clinic setting. Job Description REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN DEFINITION Under general supervision, plans, organizes, coordinates, manages, and assists in the medical treatment and spaying and neutering of shelter animals; works closely with the facility veterinarian in providing medical treatment, spaying, and neutering services; and performs related duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This specialized class manages, organizes, monitors, and assists in the Animal Shelter Medical Program. Incumbents are expected to know and apply federal, state, and County regulations concerning all issues of performing Registered Veterinary Technician work and animal hospital management, including inventory and Drug Enforcement Agency requirements for mandatory drug logs. This classification is unique in that it reports to the Facility Veterinarian which may be a contract position for medical treatment protocols while reporting to the Animal Care and Control Director and/or Deputy Animal Care and Control Director for daily facility management. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general supervision from an assigned supervisor. Exercises no direct supervision over staff. May provide technical and functional direction to assigned staff. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Plans daily treatment schedule in order to minimize veterinarian down time. Assists with surgeries. Tends to and treats sick and injured animals as required by the established Veterinarian/Registered Veterinarian Technician treatment protocols. Performs euthanasia in accordance with established policies and California law when required. Maintains and manages a small treatment facility, including assisting in medical procedures, inventory control, maintenance, and cleaning. Works closely with other staff to maintain a manageable animal population in the treatment facility during times of surgery or exams. Completes written reports for management on those animals receiving treatment and provides daily updates on any ongoing medical treatment issues. May assist with shelter duties if needed. Performs related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Aseptic surgical techniques, animal care, and husbandry. Anesthesia techniques. Sterilization and surgical pack preparation procedures. Disease symptoms of domestic animals. Euthanasia techniques. Procedures to perform prophylactic evaluations, cleanings, and uncomplicated tooth extractions. Procedures used to control and administer pharmaceuticals. State and local codes, ordinances, and regulations governing quarantine, impounding, care, and disposal of animals. Proper English spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Applicable business equipment and software applications. Customer service principles and techniques. Written and oral communications skills. Computers and software programs (e.g., Microsoft software applications) to conduct research, assess information, and/or prepare documentation. Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction. Ability to: Prepare animals for surgery, assist with surgery, and care for animal’s post-surgery. Induce and monitor animals given anesthesia as prescribed by law. Sterilize equipment used in the animal treatment facility. Identify normal and abnormal animal behavior and symptoms of rabies and other animal disorders. Euthanize animals. Control and safely handle pharmaceuticals used in the care and handling of animals and disinfectants in the cleaning of animal habitats. Microchip animals. Perform prophylactic evaluations, cleanings, and uncomplicated tooth extractions. Read, interpret, and apply applicable rules, regulations, codes, laws, and ordinances governing the control and humane treatment of animals. Use a computer to prepare and maintain written records. Speak English and communicate clearly, confidently, and persuasively to a variety of audiences from different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. Explain the legal requirements accurately and tactfully. Follow established procedures and directions while working independently. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Regularly work well under pressure, meeting critical deadlines. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License. Education and Experience: Registration as a Registered Veterinary Technician by the California Board of Examiners in Veterinary Medicine. AND Six (6) months of full-time experience assisting a licensed veterinarian in providing medical treatment to animals, including surgical procedures and medical examinations, in a veterinary hospital or shelter clinic setting. WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS The County of Lake is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Incumbents generally work partially in an office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions and partially in the field. As such, incumbents may have occasional exposure to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, and direct exposure to hazardous physical conditions. Incumbents may also be subject to clients or members of the public afflicted with behavioral disorders or who are under emotionally stressful conditions. Positions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents are subject to shift work as assigned, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Standby duty is also required. Positions in this class may require local and statewide travel as necessary. A successful candidate will be required to submit to and pass a background check prior to the appointment. Depending upon the position and/or assigned department, the background check may include but is not limited to civil and criminal history check, reference check, Live Scan, and/or credit check (as allowed under state law). Disaster Service Workers: As members of the County of Lake Emergency Services Organization, all Lake County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and / or County. The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of Lake assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a “meet and confer” process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect. RETIREMENT - County employees are members of the California Public Employee Retirement system (CalPERS).CalPERS provides a defined benefit pension at retirement for County employees.The pension formulas and employee contribution amounts may vary by bargaining unit, date of hire, prior qualifying service, and classification. Please contact Human Resources for more information. HEALTH AND INSURANCE BENEFITS - Medical, dental, hospital, vision, life and disability coverage is available to employees and their dependents. The County contributes $1,500 of the monthly premiums for the insurance plan options. VACATION ACCRUAL may be adjusted for current city or county government employees. VACATION - 80 hours per year during the first five years of service, 120 hours per year after five years, and additional accruals based on years of service beyond fifteen years. Pro-rated for part-time employees. SICK LEAVE - Accrues at a rate of 96 hours per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees. HOLIDAYS - An average of twelve paid 8-hour holidays per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees. SALARY - Lake County has an adopted salary schedule. The salary range for most classifications is in five increments with a provision for longevity increases. Appointments are normally made at the first step of the salary range. SOCIAL SECURITY - County employees participate in Social Security. CALIFORNIA STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE - SDI is available to some County employees. DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS and CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIPS are available to County employees. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 08, 2024
Full Time
General Recruitment Information Recruitments for County positions are typically conducted to establish eligibility lists to fill countywide vacancies that occur during the active status of those lists (approximately 3 -12 months). Any person on a promotional eligibility list will be considered first by the hiring department(s) before persons on an open eligibility list. The County of Lake only accepts applications for permanent positions when actively recruiting. Only online applications are accepted. It is the responsibility of each applicant to review the full job description and requirements. The County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer. Veteran's Preference. To apply for County examinations - All applications for County examinations must be submitted through the County's online application system. A completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each online application. All permanent County recruitments will be posted at www.co.lake.ca.us with a link to the online application. The County of Lake reserves the right to limit the number of applications that will be accepted for any open recruitment, and any such limit will be included on the job posting. When a limit is posted, the recruitment is subject to close at any time prior to the final filing date. Completed online application packets must be submitted by the close of business on the date that the recruitment closes . All relevant experience must be included on the application to be considered - resumes and other attached documents will not be used to qualify an applicant. Relevant experience and/or education may be substituted at a ratio of 2 to 1 for the purpose of meeting minimum qualifications and applicants should contact the Human Resources department for details. Important Notice - The provisions listed on job postings, job descriptions, or other recruitment materials do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Benefits may vary between bargaining units. Any provisions contained within job postings, job descriptions or other recruitment material may be modified or revoked without notice. All County of Lake applicants who are given a conditional employment offer must comply with the County's pre-employment medical review program before they may be appointed to the County position. Additional Information SIGN-ON INCENTIVE This position may qualify for a Sign-On Incentive. The appropriate Department Head with the County of Lake can request a Sign-On Incentive payment of 10% of the annual rate of pay to a newly appointed employee not to exceed $10,000.00 if the position meets qualifications. The hiring incentive will be made in two (2) payments (the total amount to be split in half). The first payment will be made to an employee within the next available pay period following the initial, first time hire of the employee with the County of Lake. The second payment will be made upon successful completion of employment probation. Employee must remain employed with the County for two (2) years or repay the hiring incentive; the employee shall authorize such repayment as a payroll deduction from the final paycheck, and/or repay any shortage not covered in the final paycheck with a personal check payable to the County of Lake within 15 days of termination. Minimum Qualifications Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License. Education and Experience: Registration as a Registered Veterinary Technician by the California Board of Examiners in Veterinary Medicine. AND Six (6) months of full-time experience assisting a licensed veterinarian in providing medical treatment to animals, including surgical procedures and medical examinations, in a veterinary hospital or shelter clinic setting. Job Description REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN DEFINITION Under general supervision, plans, organizes, coordinates, manages, and assists in the medical treatment and spaying and neutering of shelter animals; works closely with the facility veterinarian in providing medical treatment, spaying, and neutering services; and performs related duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This specialized class manages, organizes, monitors, and assists in the Animal Shelter Medical Program. Incumbents are expected to know and apply federal, state, and County regulations concerning all issues of performing Registered Veterinary Technician work and animal hospital management, including inventory and Drug Enforcement Agency requirements for mandatory drug logs. This classification is unique in that it reports to the Facility Veterinarian which may be a contract position for medical treatment protocols while reporting to the Animal Care and Control Director and/or Deputy Animal Care and Control Director for daily facility management. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general supervision from an assigned supervisor. Exercises no direct supervision over staff. May provide technical and functional direction to assigned staff. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Plans daily treatment schedule in order to minimize veterinarian down time. Assists with surgeries. Tends to and treats sick and injured animals as required by the established Veterinarian/Registered Veterinarian Technician treatment protocols. Performs euthanasia in accordance with established policies and California law when required. Maintains and manages a small treatment facility, including assisting in medical procedures, inventory control, maintenance, and cleaning. Works closely with other staff to maintain a manageable animal population in the treatment facility during times of surgery or exams. Completes written reports for management on those animals receiving treatment and provides daily updates on any ongoing medical treatment issues. May assist with shelter duties if needed. Performs related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Aseptic surgical techniques, animal care, and husbandry. Anesthesia techniques. Sterilization and surgical pack preparation procedures. Disease symptoms of domestic animals. Euthanasia techniques. Procedures to perform prophylactic evaluations, cleanings, and uncomplicated tooth extractions. Procedures used to control and administer pharmaceuticals. State and local codes, ordinances, and regulations governing quarantine, impounding, care, and disposal of animals. Proper English spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Applicable business equipment and software applications. Customer service principles and techniques. Written and oral communications skills. Computers and software programs (e.g., Microsoft software applications) to conduct research, assess information, and/or prepare documentation. Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction. Ability to: Prepare animals for surgery, assist with surgery, and care for animal’s post-surgery. Induce and monitor animals given anesthesia as prescribed by law. Sterilize equipment used in the animal treatment facility. Identify normal and abnormal animal behavior and symptoms of rabies and other animal disorders. Euthanize animals. Control and safely handle pharmaceuticals used in the care and handling of animals and disinfectants in the cleaning of animal habitats. Microchip animals. Perform prophylactic evaluations, cleanings, and uncomplicated tooth extractions. Read, interpret, and apply applicable rules, regulations, codes, laws, and ordinances governing the control and humane treatment of animals. Use a computer to prepare and maintain written records. Speak English and communicate clearly, confidently, and persuasively to a variety of audiences from different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. Explain the legal requirements accurately and tactfully. Follow established procedures and directions while working independently. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Regularly work well under pressure, meeting critical deadlines. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License. Education and Experience: Registration as a Registered Veterinary Technician by the California Board of Examiners in Veterinary Medicine. AND Six (6) months of full-time experience assisting a licensed veterinarian in providing medical treatment to animals, including surgical procedures and medical examinations, in a veterinary hospital or shelter clinic setting. WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS The County of Lake is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Incumbents generally work partially in an office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions and partially in the field. As such, incumbents may have occasional exposure to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, and direct exposure to hazardous physical conditions. Incumbents may also be subject to clients or members of the public afflicted with behavioral disorders or who are under emotionally stressful conditions. Positions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents are subject to shift work as assigned, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Standby duty is also required. Positions in this class may require local and statewide travel as necessary. A successful candidate will be required to submit to and pass a background check prior to the appointment. Depending upon the position and/or assigned department, the background check may include but is not limited to civil and criminal history check, reference check, Live Scan, and/or credit check (as allowed under state law). Disaster Service Workers: As members of the County of Lake Emergency Services Organization, all Lake County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and / or County. The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of Lake assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a “meet and confer” process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect. RETIREMENT - County employees are members of the California Public Employee Retirement system (CalPERS).CalPERS provides a defined benefit pension at retirement for County employees.The pension formulas and employee contribution amounts may vary by bargaining unit, date of hire, prior qualifying service, and classification. Please contact Human Resources for more information. HEALTH AND INSURANCE BENEFITS - Medical, dental, hospital, vision, life and disability coverage is available to employees and their dependents. The County contributes $1,500 of the monthly premiums for the insurance plan options. VACATION ACCRUAL may be adjusted for current city or county government employees. VACATION - 80 hours per year during the first five years of service, 120 hours per year after five years, and additional accruals based on years of service beyond fifteen years. Pro-rated for part-time employees. SICK LEAVE - Accrues at a rate of 96 hours per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees. HOLIDAYS - An average of twelve paid 8-hour holidays per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees. SALARY - Lake County has an adopted salary schedule. The salary range for most classifications is in five increments with a provision for longevity increases. Appointments are normally made at the first step of the salary range. SOCIAL SECURITY - County employees participate in Social Security. CALIFORNIA STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE - SDI is available to some County employees. DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS and CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIPS are available to County employees. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
City of Concord, CA
Concord, California, United States
Job Characteristics ***OPEN & PROMOTIONAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT*** ASSOCIATE/SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER The City of Concord's Public Works Department is recruiting for two full time Associate/Senior Transportation Engineers. The positions may be filled at either the Associate Transportation Engineer or Senior Transportation Engineer level, depending on experience and education. This position is open until filled and may close at any time so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The Senior Transportation Engineer is distinguished from the Associate Transportation Engineer in that the Senior performs more complex work and works more independently. Associate Transportation Engineer: $9,536.12 - $13,111.45 monthly* Senior Transportation Engineer: $10,374.00 - $14,263.60 monthly* *A 5% wage increase is scheduled for July 8, 2024. What you will be doing: Associate and Senior Transportation Engineers supervise major, large scale transportation engineering projects for the Transportation Division. Incumbents will be responsible to manage and prepare various transportation studies and programs, review new development applications and assess impacts on the transportation system and make recommendations on signal timing and other operational improvements for the City's 150 signalized intersections. In addition to the work specific to traffic operations and safety, Associate and Senior Transportation Engineers will keep apprised of new transportation technology, prepare grant applications and make public presentations on traffic and transportation issues to citizens, City Council and the Planning Commission. These positions receive direction from the Deputy Director of Public Works Transportation, and Senior Transportation Engineers may supervise and direct the work of Traffic Signal Technicians and on-call consultants. The Public Works Department: The Public Works Department strives to develop and provide a variety of customer driven maintenance services and programs to protect the City’s investment of infrastructure, public facilities, and equipment; and ensure the health and safety of Concord’s community in the most efficient and cost-effective manner. The Department is comprised of 89 full time staff across multiple divisions: Administration, Facilities Maintenance, Infrastructure Maintenance, and Parks Services, and Transportation. The Transportation Division functions within the Public Works Department and works to keep drivers and pedestrians safe by monitoring traffic signals, signs and street markings. The Division has a team of 6 full time staff dedicated to Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning and Signal/Streetlight Maintenance. The division as a whole performs a wide range of functions including but not limited to: Reviewing traffic studies for current development Reviewing and providing input in current CIP projects Conducting traffic operations analysis including signal timing Performing traffic safety analysis and presenting recommendations Updating various long range transportation plans and studies Implementing transportation technology projects Pursuing federal, state, regional and local grant funding Supervising signals and streetlights maintenance Coordinating with regional agencies on policies and projects Responding to residents and the community at large with respect to transportation issues We are looking for someone who: Is registered as a Traffic Engineer or Civil Engineer by the State of California Is passionate about transportation and has strong experience in transportation programs Has strong customer service skills and enjoys interacting with the public Is able to prioritize workload and multitask with multiple interruptions Embraces, promotes and is guided by the City's Mission, Vision and Values What we offer: The City of Concord offers the opportunity to take part in a collaborative and exciting work experience, where you can grow in your career while working alongside the community to make Concord a city of the highest quality. The City is an employer that invests in its employees’ professional and personal development, values work-life balance, is dedicated to employee wellness and provides numerous benefit and retirement options, to include the following: Participation in CalPERS pension, tiered based on date of hire A variety of health care plans or a cash-in-lieu benefit of $200 if waiving coverage City-paid dental insurance; employee-paid vision insurance Vacation accruals starting at 15 days per year, 12 days of sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, plus 80 hours of administrative leave per year available upon completion of probation Generous tuition reimbursement program 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans, including an employer paid contribution of 3% plus $2000 annually Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare, dependent care and commuting costs Life insurance in the amount of twice the annual salary (up to $400,000 max) and disability insurance A wellness program that offers yoga and fitness classes, annual health expos, health and nutrition education, as well as a variety of mental health resources *Salary is negotiable within the advertised range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found at www.cityofconcord.org. The Community: Nestled in the foothills of Mt. Diablo, Concord is a major East Bay community located 29 miles east of San Francisco and 58miles north of San Jose. With a population of almost 130,000 residents occupying an area of 31 square miles, Concord is the largest city in Contra Costa County. The City’s central location offers easy access to the entire Bay Area including Oakland, San Francisco, and the Silicon Valley. Concord has much to offer; its local lifestyle reflects a careful blending of the City’s early California heritage, along with modern planned development. It is a harmonious community of quiet neighborhoods, an excellent park system, convenient shopping centers, large preserves of open space, a state-of-the-art hospital, and a wide variety of restaurants. Additionally, diverse public and private educational opportunities for students of all ages are available in Concord. Concord residents enjoy a Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and mild winters. The ideal weather and natural beauty of Concord make the area ideal for visitors and locals seeking active outdoor activities. In Concord, where “Families Come First,” one is never far from a park or an open green space for active play or just relaxing. Todos Santos Plaza, the heart of downtown Concord, features a year-round Farmer’s Market, several seasonal and community celebrations, as well as serving as a wonderful outdoor space for all to enjoy. SELECTION PROCESS 1. Submit a completed City of Concord application and the required supplemental question responses online at www.cityofconcord.org . Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted. 2. All qualified applications and supplemental responses will be competitively evaluated, and those candidates demonstrating the strongest qualifications for the position will be invited to participate in a panel interview. If you are selected to participate in the panel interview and are unavailable, we regret that we will not be able to reschedule you. Conviction History: If you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City of Concord. Examples of duties include, but are not limited to Associate Transportation Engineer: Plans, performs, and reviews studies of traffic conditions; evaluates statistical and physical data, such as that pertaining to traffic flow and volume, circulation patterns, roadway capacity, feasibility of improvements; projected traffic loads, parking facilities, and traffic operations aspects of land use plans. Directs and performs investigations of complaints and analysis of traffic accident reports and hazards; conducts experiments with alternative plans including modifications in signal or control devices and traffic direction and speed; evaluates results and makes appropriate recommendations. Plans and performs transportation activities, such as preparing and reviewing plan lines; cost estimates; grant applications for Federal Aid; street improvement programs; freeway access studies; environmental impact reports; general plans for streets, pedestrians, and bicycles; developer's street fee obligations; and transportation system management programs. Using discretion in the interpretation of established engineering standards and practices; prepares and presents a variety of plans and reports for the purpose of ensuring safe and uncongested traffic conditions; assists with developing recommendations for the change of traffic ordinances and regulations. Reviews plans submitted by consultants. Answers interrogatories, gives depositions and prepares other background information including accident reconstruction for attorneys to defend the City in actions arising from traffic accidents on City streets. Confers with other departments, citizen groups, consultants, and agencies regarding traffic matters such as accident prevention, speed control, transit routes and stops, equipment alternatives, and public information; assists with the coordination of City traffic programs by boundary areas and agencies. Coordinates transportation studies with various City work units including Planning, Redevelopment, City Attorney, City Manager, consultants and individual members of the City Council and Planning Commission. Prepares plans and specifications for traffic channelization and the placement of traffic signs, signals, or other control devices; review bids for contractor installation of traffic signals. Performs related administrative duties including assisting the Division Head in budget development, preparing work requests, initiating purchase orders, and processing and maintaining records. Supervises professional and technical engineering staff. Applies City and departmental policies, procedures, rules, and regulations pertaining to the work and to the work group; prepares work appraisals and discusses performance evaluations, initiates official disciplinary actions as necessary; identifies and/or resolves subordinate complaints. Carries out and participates in a variety of information collection activities, such as interviewing prospective employees, and fact finding pertinent to budget needs, disciplinary actions, performance evaluations, subordinate complaints, and operating problems. Promotes the City's Mission to make Concord a city of the highest quality by providing responsive, cost-effective, and innovative government services; understands and subscribes to the Vision and Values Statement adopted by the City. Performs other work as assigned. Senior Transportation Engineer: Independently plans, studies, analyzes, interprets, and solves complex traffic conditions; evaluates statistical and physical data, such as that pertaining to traffic flow and volume, circulation patterns, roadway capacity, feasibility of improvements, projected traffic loads, parking facilities, and traffic aspects of land use plans. Uses involved traffic engineering principles, devises new techniques and approaches and applies existing criteria, and draws conclusions from comparative data in developing new and innovative solutions to traffic safety and congestion. Directs and performs investigations of complaints and analyses of traffic accident reports and hazards; conducts experiments with alternative plans including modifications in signal or control devices and traffic direction and speed; evaluates results and makes appropriate recommendations. Frequent intra-organizational, inter-organizational, and citizen group contacts. May represent the City and provide consultative expertise in traffic matters such as accident prevention, speed control, transit routes and stops, equipment alternatives, and public information. Participates in the development of solutions to multiple jurisdiction traffic problems in boundary regions. Works closely with various City work units including Planning, Redevelopment, City Attorney, City Manager, and members of the Planning Commission and City Council in special studies which involve transportation and traffic issues. Assists in developing recommendations for changes to City ordinances and regulations pertaining to traffic issues. Prepares plans and specifications for traffic channelization and the placement of traffic signs, signals, or other control devices; reviews bids for contractor installation of traffic control devices; acts as project leader supervising work performed by outside contractors. Reviews plans and reports submitted by outside consultants related to traffic system design issues. Reviews traffic signal system design including communications, timing plans, controller functions and interconnect system design; and performs signal operations analysis using signal optimization software such as SYNCHRO, SIMTRAFFIC, VISSIM, HCS, for the analysis of traffic operations, Plans and performs transportation activities, such as preparing and reviewing plan lines; grant applications; street improvement programs; freeway access studies; environmental impact reports; general plans for streets, pedestrians, and bicycles; developers' street fee obligations; and transportation system management programs. Supervises professional, technical, maintenance, and administrative personnel in transportation and traffic engineering activities. Determines priorities and work sequences necessary to achieve objectives and, through lead workers, assigns technical and/or field personnel in accordance with priority and need. Applies City and department policies and regulations pertaining to the work, the work group, and individual subordinates; prepares and/or reviews work appraisals and discusses performance evaluations; initiates official disciplinary action; and identifies and/or resolves subordinate complaints. Prepares annual budget for the section including justification for changes in personnel, financial, material, and other resources, and assures the control of expenditures by applying policies relevant to purchases, vacation and overtime usage, and sick leave. Responsible for achieving annual performance based budget program and project outcomes. Performs other related administrative duties such as preparing work requests, initiating purchase orders, and processing and maintaining records. Promotes the City's Mission to make Concord a city of the highest quality by providing responsive, cost-effective, and innovative government services; understands and subscribes to the Vision and Values Statement adopted by the City. Performs other work as assigned. To view the full class specification for the positions of Transportation Program Manager I (working title: Associate Transportation Engineer) and Transportation Program Manager II (working title: Senior Transportation Engineer), please visit www.governmentjobs.com/careers/concord/classspecs . Qualifications Knowledge and Abilities Associate Transportation Engineer Considerable working knowledge of the basic principles and practices of traffic engineering and transportation planning, including street and highway design; of the laws and regulations relating to traffic engineering; of engineering mathematics and economics; of computer control traffic systems; of equipment and materials used in street construction and traffic control; of environmental laws and regulations; of the technical literature, research studies, and current developments in the field of traffic engineering and transportation planning; and of supervision and training. Ability to effectively exercise supervisory control over complex professional and technical activities; to plan, perform, and coordinate professional and technical traffic engineering studies, research projects, and surveys including the use of computers; to analyze traffic problems and develop effective alternatives for their solution; to prepare comprehensive technical reports, and detailed illustrations, plans and specifications; to communicate effectively orally and in writing; and to establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with those contact in the course of work. Senior Transportation Engineer Requires knowledge of advanced principles, theories, concepts and practices of traffic engineering and transportation planning, including street and highway design; of the laws and regulations relating to traffic engineering; of computer control traffic systems; of equipment and materials used in street construction and traffic control; of environmental laws and regulations; of the technical literature, research studies, and current developments in the field of traffic engineering and transportation planning; and of supervision and training. Requires the ability to effectively apply engineering principles; prepare and present clear and concise written and verbal reports and the ability to deal effectively with engineers, developers, contractors, property owners and the general public; to plan, perform, and coordinate professional and technical traffic engineering studies, research projects, and surveys; to analyze traffic problems and develop effective alternatives for their solution; to prepare comprehensive technical reports with detailed illustrations, plans, and specifications. Minimum Qualifications Associate Transportation Engineer Education : A Bachelor's or a Master's Degree in a related Engineering curriculum such as traffic engineering. Experience : Four years of employment in the traffic engineering profession. Other : Must possess California Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate. Registration as a Traffic Engineer or Civil Engineer by the California State Board of Registration is highly desirable. Senior Transportation Engineer Education: A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a related Engineering curriculum such as traffic engineering. Experience: Six years or four years of employment in the traffic engineering profession with a Bachelor's or Master's Degree, respectively. Other : Registration as a Traffic Engineer or Civil Engineer by the California State Board of Registration is required. Other A valid California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment. EEO/ADA: The City of Concord is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, please contact Human Resources at 925-671-3308 or hrdept@cityofconcord.org prior to the final filing date. The City of Concord takes pride in offering a generous benefits program that provides flexibility for the diverse and changing needs of our qualifying employees. For a complete overview, click here . Below is a brief listing of what the City offers: Dental & Vision Insurance Employee Assistance Program Health Insurance Holidays Life Insurance Pre-tax Savings Benefits Retiree Medical (3 levels based on date of hire) Retirement Program Short-term Disability*and Long-term Disability Social Security/Medicare Vacation & Sick Leave *Not available for sworn personnel. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Mar 09, 2024
Full Time
Job Characteristics ***OPEN & PROMOTIONAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT*** ASSOCIATE/SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER The City of Concord's Public Works Department is recruiting for two full time Associate/Senior Transportation Engineers. The positions may be filled at either the Associate Transportation Engineer or Senior Transportation Engineer level, depending on experience and education. This position is open until filled and may close at any time so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The Senior Transportation Engineer is distinguished from the Associate Transportation Engineer in that the Senior performs more complex work and works more independently. Associate Transportation Engineer: $9,536.12 - $13,111.45 monthly* Senior Transportation Engineer: $10,374.00 - $14,263.60 monthly* *A 5% wage increase is scheduled for July 8, 2024. What you will be doing: Associate and Senior Transportation Engineers supervise major, large scale transportation engineering projects for the Transportation Division. Incumbents will be responsible to manage and prepare various transportation studies and programs, review new development applications and assess impacts on the transportation system and make recommendations on signal timing and other operational improvements for the City's 150 signalized intersections. In addition to the work specific to traffic operations and safety, Associate and Senior Transportation Engineers will keep apprised of new transportation technology, prepare grant applications and make public presentations on traffic and transportation issues to citizens, City Council and the Planning Commission. These positions receive direction from the Deputy Director of Public Works Transportation, and Senior Transportation Engineers may supervise and direct the work of Traffic Signal Technicians and on-call consultants. The Public Works Department: The Public Works Department strives to develop and provide a variety of customer driven maintenance services and programs to protect the City’s investment of infrastructure, public facilities, and equipment; and ensure the health and safety of Concord’s community in the most efficient and cost-effective manner. The Department is comprised of 89 full time staff across multiple divisions: Administration, Facilities Maintenance, Infrastructure Maintenance, and Parks Services, and Transportation. The Transportation Division functions within the Public Works Department and works to keep drivers and pedestrians safe by monitoring traffic signals, signs and street markings. The Division has a team of 6 full time staff dedicated to Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning and Signal/Streetlight Maintenance. The division as a whole performs a wide range of functions including but not limited to: Reviewing traffic studies for current development Reviewing and providing input in current CIP projects Conducting traffic operations analysis including signal timing Performing traffic safety analysis and presenting recommendations Updating various long range transportation plans and studies Implementing transportation technology projects Pursuing federal, state, regional and local grant funding Supervising signals and streetlights maintenance Coordinating with regional agencies on policies and projects Responding to residents and the community at large with respect to transportation issues We are looking for someone who: Is registered as a Traffic Engineer or Civil Engineer by the State of California Is passionate about transportation and has strong experience in transportation programs Has strong customer service skills and enjoys interacting with the public Is able to prioritize workload and multitask with multiple interruptions Embraces, promotes and is guided by the City's Mission, Vision and Values What we offer: The City of Concord offers the opportunity to take part in a collaborative and exciting work experience, where you can grow in your career while working alongside the community to make Concord a city of the highest quality. The City is an employer that invests in its employees’ professional and personal development, values work-life balance, is dedicated to employee wellness and provides numerous benefit and retirement options, to include the following: Participation in CalPERS pension, tiered based on date of hire A variety of health care plans or a cash-in-lieu benefit of $200 if waiving coverage City-paid dental insurance; employee-paid vision insurance Vacation accruals starting at 15 days per year, 12 days of sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, plus 80 hours of administrative leave per year available upon completion of probation Generous tuition reimbursement program 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans, including an employer paid contribution of 3% plus $2000 annually Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare, dependent care and commuting costs Life insurance in the amount of twice the annual salary (up to $400,000 max) and disability insurance A wellness program that offers yoga and fitness classes, annual health expos, health and nutrition education, as well as a variety of mental health resources *Salary is negotiable within the advertised range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found at www.cityofconcord.org. The Community: Nestled in the foothills of Mt. Diablo, Concord is a major East Bay community located 29 miles east of San Francisco and 58miles north of San Jose. With a population of almost 130,000 residents occupying an area of 31 square miles, Concord is the largest city in Contra Costa County. The City’s central location offers easy access to the entire Bay Area including Oakland, San Francisco, and the Silicon Valley. Concord has much to offer; its local lifestyle reflects a careful blending of the City’s early California heritage, along with modern planned development. It is a harmonious community of quiet neighborhoods, an excellent park system, convenient shopping centers, large preserves of open space, a state-of-the-art hospital, and a wide variety of restaurants. Additionally, diverse public and private educational opportunities for students of all ages are available in Concord. Concord residents enjoy a Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and mild winters. The ideal weather and natural beauty of Concord make the area ideal for visitors and locals seeking active outdoor activities. In Concord, where “Families Come First,” one is never far from a park or an open green space for active play or just relaxing. Todos Santos Plaza, the heart of downtown Concord, features a year-round Farmer’s Market, several seasonal and community celebrations, as well as serving as a wonderful outdoor space for all to enjoy. SELECTION PROCESS 1. Submit a completed City of Concord application and the required supplemental question responses online at www.cityofconcord.org . Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted. 2. All qualified applications and supplemental responses will be competitively evaluated, and those candidates demonstrating the strongest qualifications for the position will be invited to participate in a panel interview. If you are selected to participate in the panel interview and are unavailable, we regret that we will not be able to reschedule you. Conviction History: If you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City of Concord. Examples of duties include, but are not limited to Associate Transportation Engineer: Plans, performs, and reviews studies of traffic conditions; evaluates statistical and physical data, such as that pertaining to traffic flow and volume, circulation patterns, roadway capacity, feasibility of improvements; projected traffic loads, parking facilities, and traffic operations aspects of land use plans. Directs and performs investigations of complaints and analysis of traffic accident reports and hazards; conducts experiments with alternative plans including modifications in signal or control devices and traffic direction and speed; evaluates results and makes appropriate recommendations. Plans and performs transportation activities, such as preparing and reviewing plan lines; cost estimates; grant applications for Federal Aid; street improvement programs; freeway access studies; environmental impact reports; general plans for streets, pedestrians, and bicycles; developer's street fee obligations; and transportation system management programs. Using discretion in the interpretation of established engineering standards and practices; prepares and presents a variety of plans and reports for the purpose of ensuring safe and uncongested traffic conditions; assists with developing recommendations for the change of traffic ordinances and regulations. Reviews plans submitted by consultants. Answers interrogatories, gives depositions and prepares other background information including accident reconstruction for attorneys to defend the City in actions arising from traffic accidents on City streets. Confers with other departments, citizen groups, consultants, and agencies regarding traffic matters such as accident prevention, speed control, transit routes and stops, equipment alternatives, and public information; assists with the coordination of City traffic programs by boundary areas and agencies. Coordinates transportation studies with various City work units including Planning, Redevelopment, City Attorney, City Manager, consultants and individual members of the City Council and Planning Commission. Prepares plans and specifications for traffic channelization and the placement of traffic signs, signals, or other control devices; review bids for contractor installation of traffic signals. Performs related administrative duties including assisting the Division Head in budget development, preparing work requests, initiating purchase orders, and processing and maintaining records. Supervises professional and technical engineering staff. Applies City and departmental policies, procedures, rules, and regulations pertaining to the work and to the work group; prepares work appraisals and discusses performance evaluations, initiates official disciplinary actions as necessary; identifies and/or resolves subordinate complaints. Carries out and participates in a variety of information collection activities, such as interviewing prospective employees, and fact finding pertinent to budget needs, disciplinary actions, performance evaluations, subordinate complaints, and operating problems. Promotes the City's Mission to make Concord a city of the highest quality by providing responsive, cost-effective, and innovative government services; understands and subscribes to the Vision and Values Statement adopted by the City. Performs other work as assigned. Senior Transportation Engineer: Independently plans, studies, analyzes, interprets, and solves complex traffic conditions; evaluates statistical and physical data, such as that pertaining to traffic flow and volume, circulation patterns, roadway capacity, feasibility of improvements, projected traffic loads, parking facilities, and traffic aspects of land use plans. Uses involved traffic engineering principles, devises new techniques and approaches and applies existing criteria, and draws conclusions from comparative data in developing new and innovative solutions to traffic safety and congestion. Directs and performs investigations of complaints and analyses of traffic accident reports and hazards; conducts experiments with alternative plans including modifications in signal or control devices and traffic direction and speed; evaluates results and makes appropriate recommendations. Frequent intra-organizational, inter-organizational, and citizen group contacts. May represent the City and provide consultative expertise in traffic matters such as accident prevention, speed control, transit routes and stops, equipment alternatives, and public information. Participates in the development of solutions to multiple jurisdiction traffic problems in boundary regions. Works closely with various City work units including Planning, Redevelopment, City Attorney, City Manager, and members of the Planning Commission and City Council in special studies which involve transportation and traffic issues. Assists in developing recommendations for changes to City ordinances and regulations pertaining to traffic issues. Prepares plans and specifications for traffic channelization and the placement of traffic signs, signals, or other control devices; reviews bids for contractor installation of traffic control devices; acts as project leader supervising work performed by outside contractors. Reviews plans and reports submitted by outside consultants related to traffic system design issues. Reviews traffic signal system design including communications, timing plans, controller functions and interconnect system design; and performs signal operations analysis using signal optimization software such as SYNCHRO, SIMTRAFFIC, VISSIM, HCS, for the analysis of traffic operations, Plans and performs transportation activities, such as preparing and reviewing plan lines; grant applications; street improvement programs; freeway access studies; environmental impact reports; general plans for streets, pedestrians, and bicycles; developers' street fee obligations; and transportation system management programs. Supervises professional, technical, maintenance, and administrative personnel in transportation and traffic engineering activities. Determines priorities and work sequences necessary to achieve objectives and, through lead workers, assigns technical and/or field personnel in accordance with priority and need. Applies City and department policies and regulations pertaining to the work, the work group, and individual subordinates; prepares and/or reviews work appraisals and discusses performance evaluations; initiates official disciplinary action; and identifies and/or resolves subordinate complaints. Prepares annual budget for the section including justification for changes in personnel, financial, material, and other resources, and assures the control of expenditures by applying policies relevant to purchases, vacation and overtime usage, and sick leave. Responsible for achieving annual performance based budget program and project outcomes. Performs other related administrative duties such as preparing work requests, initiating purchase orders, and processing and maintaining records. Promotes the City's Mission to make Concord a city of the highest quality by providing responsive, cost-effective, and innovative government services; understands and subscribes to the Vision and Values Statement adopted by the City. Performs other work as assigned. To view the full class specification for the positions of Transportation Program Manager I (working title: Associate Transportation Engineer) and Transportation Program Manager II (working title: Senior Transportation Engineer), please visit www.governmentjobs.com/careers/concord/classspecs . Qualifications Knowledge and Abilities Associate Transportation Engineer Considerable working knowledge of the basic principles and practices of traffic engineering and transportation planning, including street and highway design; of the laws and regulations relating to traffic engineering; of engineering mathematics and economics; of computer control traffic systems; of equipment and materials used in street construction and traffic control; of environmental laws and regulations; of the technical literature, research studies, and current developments in the field of traffic engineering and transportation planning; and of supervision and training. Ability to effectively exercise supervisory control over complex professional and technical activities; to plan, perform, and coordinate professional and technical traffic engineering studies, research projects, and surveys including the use of computers; to analyze traffic problems and develop effective alternatives for their solution; to prepare comprehensive technical reports, and detailed illustrations, plans and specifications; to communicate effectively orally and in writing; and to establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with those contact in the course of work. Senior Transportation Engineer Requires knowledge of advanced principles, theories, concepts and practices of traffic engineering and transportation planning, including street and highway design; of the laws and regulations relating to traffic engineering; of computer control traffic systems; of equipment and materials used in street construction and traffic control; of environmental laws and regulations; of the technical literature, research studies, and current developments in the field of traffic engineering and transportation planning; and of supervision and training. Requires the ability to effectively apply engineering principles; prepare and present clear and concise written and verbal reports and the ability to deal effectively with engineers, developers, contractors, property owners and the general public; to plan, perform, and coordinate professional and technical traffic engineering studies, research projects, and surveys; to analyze traffic problems and develop effective alternatives for their solution; to prepare comprehensive technical reports with detailed illustrations, plans, and specifications. Minimum Qualifications Associate Transportation Engineer Education : A Bachelor's or a Master's Degree in a related Engineering curriculum such as traffic engineering. Experience : Four years of employment in the traffic engineering profession. Other : Must possess California Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate. Registration as a Traffic Engineer or Civil Engineer by the California State Board of Registration is highly desirable. Senior Transportation Engineer Education: A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a related Engineering curriculum such as traffic engineering. Experience: Six years or four years of employment in the traffic engineering profession with a Bachelor's or Master's Degree, respectively. Other : Registration as a Traffic Engineer or Civil Engineer by the California State Board of Registration is required. Other A valid California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment. EEO/ADA: The City of Concord is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, please contact Human Resources at 925-671-3308 or hrdept@cityofconcord.org prior to the final filing date. The City of Concord takes pride in offering a generous benefits program that provides flexibility for the diverse and changing needs of our qualifying employees. For a complete overview, click here . Below is a brief listing of what the City offers: Dental & Vision Insurance Employee Assistance Program Health Insurance Holidays Life Insurance Pre-tax Savings Benefits Retiree Medical (3 levels based on date of hire) Retirement Program Short-term Disability*and Long-term Disability Social Security/Medicare Vacation & Sick Leave *Not available for sworn personnel. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE
San Angelo, Texas, United States
TPWD MISSION To manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. PLEASE NOTE: All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment (month/year) and hours worked per week, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. Job history and volunteer experience should be listed in the work history section of the application to receive credit towards meeting the minimum requirements. Part-time experience credit is prorated based on the duration and hours worked per week. Please indicate hours worked for part-time/temporary/seasonal experience. If this information is not submitted, your application will be considered incomplete. Applications with "See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state 'unknown' for any incomplete fields. If education is used to meet the minimum requirements of the job posting, a copy of a college transcript(s) issued from the registrar must be provided if you are selected for an interview. WATCH OUR VIDEO ON HOW TO APPLY FOR JOBS APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions, go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login. CAPPS Recruit, https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES: Job Classification Service Military Specialty Park/Historic Site Superintendent I-VI Army 11A Park/Historic Site Superintendent I-VI Navy 641X Park/Historic Site Superintendent I-VI Coast Guard No Military Crosswalk. Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply. Park/Historic Site Superintendent I-VI Marine Corps No Military Crosswalk. Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply. Park/Historic Site Superintendent I-VI Air Force 10C0, 30C0 *More information on military occupational specialty codes can be found below: https://www.onetonline.org/crosswalk/MOC/ https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MilitaryCrosswalkGuide.pdf MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE: If you choose to claim military employment preference as outlined by the State of Texas, you must complete the Military Employment Preference Survey and attach this form and required documentation referenced on this form at the time your application is submitted . If you have questions regarding this requirement, please visit our Military Employment Reference page at https://tpwd.texas.gov/jobs/veterans/ Required forms that will need to be attached with application for Military Employment Preference: 1. Veteran- DD214 showing honorable discharge. 2. Surviving spouse of a veteran who has not remarried- Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation. 3. Orphan of a veteran killed while on active duty- Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation. 4. Spouse of a member of the US Armed Forces/Texas National Guard serving on Active Duty- Marriage Certificate and copy of spouses active duty military orders. 5. Spouse of a veteran with disability and is the primary income for household- Marriage Certificate, Veterans DD214, and VA Benefits Summary Letter showing disability rating. Documentation must be attached to the application before military preference can be granted. BENEFITS: Texas Parks and Wildlife offers a variety of benefits for employees such as generous paid time off, group insurance, retirement and pension, and frequent training and staff development opportunities. Other benefits include longevity pay, merit pay, deferred compensation, flexible benefit plans, 401K/457 retirement plans, direct deposit, telework, staggered work hours, Employee Assistance Program and a Return to Work Program. For new employees or rehires, health insurance is available the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period. Click HERE to view our Benefits page. HIRING CONTACT: Stephanie Croatt, (432) 249-2710 PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: San Angelo State Park, 362 S. FM 2288, San Angelo, TX 76901 GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This position will manage an urban park situated within San Angelo, TX. Under the direction of the Deputy Region Director, this position performs complex (journey-level) park/historic site management work including the preservation, protection, administration, operation, and maintenance of San Angelo State Park. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: cultural and natural resource stewardship; financial management; budget planning, preparation and monitoring; revenue management; human resources management; security and safety programs; maintenance and repair of facilities, grounds and equipment; customer service; public relations, marketing and promotion; interpretation and education; organization of special events; community outreach; volunteer development and coordination of partnerships. Responsible for effective public relations with established park partners and/or constituents. Leads team to fulfill the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Mission in a manner that embodies the department's Core Values Responsible for other assigned projects and duties required by Region and Austin headquarters. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures. NOTE: Salary range is limited to a commissioned officers in the park management track prior to 9/1/2020. State Park Law Enforcement career ladder eligibility requirements must be met to advance from the base rate-of-pay. Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree. Experience: Three years in (1) natural/cultural resource management; or (2) interpretation of education; or (3) general maintenance; or (4) promotion or public relations or marketing; Two years experience as a supervisor or team leader. NOTE: Experience may have occurred concurrently. Licensure: Applicant must possess a valid State driver's license. ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS: Education: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) employees hired prior to January 1, 1998 with a minimum of sixty semester hours may substitute two years of TPWD experience in park management, supervision or operations for the required degree. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Park Administration, Recreation and Parks, Wildlife/Fisheries Science, Natural and/or Cultural Resources Conservation Range Management, Forestry, Biology, Anthropology/Archeology, History or closely related field. Experience: Experience as a supervisor or team leader in park operations and management, revenue, budget, personnel management, and visitor services. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of all phases of park administration and operations; Knowledge of the fundamentals of cultural and natural resources management; Knowledge of accounting and accountability of revenue collection; Knowledge of interpretation/education programs; Skill in using MS Word, Excel and Outlook; Skill in effective verbal and written communications; Skill in using personal computers; Skill in planning, assigning and/or supervising the work of others; Skill in effective interaction with staff at all levels of the department and other State agencies and organizations; Skill in public relations and developing beneficial relationships and promotional partnerships with volunteer groups and other outside agencies/organizations; Skill in personnel management and effectively supervising employees while maintaining and fostering a team environment; Skill in making independent, sound and timely decisions; Ability to carry out public and employee safety programs; Ability to maintain strict confidentiality; Ability to coordinate maintenance, repair or construction of park facilities, grounds and equipment; Ability to complete correspondence, report, presentation and special assignments; Ability to develop and maintain financial systems, accountability of budgets, revenue collections, expenditures systems and purchasing, inventories and agency property; Ability to develop marketing and promotional activities and special events; Ability to carry out public and employee safety programs; Ability to enforce appropriate park rules and regulations in a fair and consistent manner; Ability to manage and supervise Law Enforcement operations; Ability to develop and follow fiscal control plans; Ability to handle complaints, emergencies, stressful situations, and large groups of people; Ability to perform manual labor including, lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.; Ability to conduct work activities in accordance with TPWD safety program; WORKING CONDITIONS: Required to work in a public park with overnight camping; Required to work hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with days off other than Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays; Required to respond to emergency situations; Required to perform manual labor including, lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.; Required to perform work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions; May be required to operate a State vehicle; Required to travel 10% with possible overnight stays; Must conform to TPWD work rules, safety procedures and dress and grooming standards; Non-smoking environment in all State buildings and vehicles. TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Closing Date: May 2, 2024, 11:59:00 PM
Apr 12, 2024
Full Time
TPWD MISSION To manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. PLEASE NOTE: All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment (month/year) and hours worked per week, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. Job history and volunteer experience should be listed in the work history section of the application to receive credit towards meeting the minimum requirements. Part-time experience credit is prorated based on the duration and hours worked per week. Please indicate hours worked for part-time/temporary/seasonal experience. If this information is not submitted, your application will be considered incomplete. Applications with "See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state 'unknown' for any incomplete fields. If education is used to meet the minimum requirements of the job posting, a copy of a college transcript(s) issued from the registrar must be provided if you are selected for an interview. WATCH OUR VIDEO ON HOW TO APPLY FOR JOBS APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions, go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login. CAPPS Recruit, https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES: Job Classification Service Military Specialty Park/Historic Site Superintendent I-VI Army 11A Park/Historic Site Superintendent I-VI Navy 641X Park/Historic Site Superintendent I-VI Coast Guard No Military Crosswalk. Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply. Park/Historic Site Superintendent I-VI Marine Corps No Military Crosswalk. Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply. Park/Historic Site Superintendent I-VI Air Force 10C0, 30C0 *More information on military occupational specialty codes can be found below: https://www.onetonline.org/crosswalk/MOC/ https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MilitaryCrosswalkGuide.pdf MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE: If you choose to claim military employment preference as outlined by the State of Texas, you must complete the Military Employment Preference Survey and attach this form and required documentation referenced on this form at the time your application is submitted . If you have questions regarding this requirement, please visit our Military Employment Reference page at https://tpwd.texas.gov/jobs/veterans/ Required forms that will need to be attached with application for Military Employment Preference: 1. Veteran- DD214 showing honorable discharge. 2. Surviving spouse of a veteran who has not remarried- Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation. 3. Orphan of a veteran killed while on active duty- Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation. 4. Spouse of a member of the US Armed Forces/Texas National Guard serving on Active Duty- Marriage Certificate and copy of spouses active duty military orders. 5. Spouse of a veteran with disability and is the primary income for household- Marriage Certificate, Veterans DD214, and VA Benefits Summary Letter showing disability rating. Documentation must be attached to the application before military preference can be granted. BENEFITS: Texas Parks and Wildlife offers a variety of benefits for employees such as generous paid time off, group insurance, retirement and pension, and frequent training and staff development opportunities. Other benefits include longevity pay, merit pay, deferred compensation, flexible benefit plans, 401K/457 retirement plans, direct deposit, telework, staggered work hours, Employee Assistance Program and a Return to Work Program. For new employees or rehires, health insurance is available the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period. Click HERE to view our Benefits page. HIRING CONTACT: Stephanie Croatt, (432) 249-2710 PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: San Angelo State Park, 362 S. FM 2288, San Angelo, TX 76901 GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This position will manage an urban park situated within San Angelo, TX. Under the direction of the Deputy Region Director, this position performs complex (journey-level) park/historic site management work including the preservation, protection, administration, operation, and maintenance of San Angelo State Park. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: cultural and natural resource stewardship; financial management; budget planning, preparation and monitoring; revenue management; human resources management; security and safety programs; maintenance and repair of facilities, grounds and equipment; customer service; public relations, marketing and promotion; interpretation and education; organization of special events; community outreach; volunteer development and coordination of partnerships. Responsible for effective public relations with established park partners and/or constituents. Leads team to fulfill the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Mission in a manner that embodies the department's Core Values Responsible for other assigned projects and duties required by Region and Austin headquarters. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures. NOTE: Salary range is limited to a commissioned officers in the park management track prior to 9/1/2020. State Park Law Enforcement career ladder eligibility requirements must be met to advance from the base rate-of-pay. Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree. Experience: Three years in (1) natural/cultural resource management; or (2) interpretation of education; or (3) general maintenance; or (4) promotion or public relations or marketing; Two years experience as a supervisor or team leader. NOTE: Experience may have occurred concurrently. Licensure: Applicant must possess a valid State driver's license. ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS: Education: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) employees hired prior to January 1, 1998 with a minimum of sixty semester hours may substitute two years of TPWD experience in park management, supervision or operations for the required degree. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Park Administration, Recreation and Parks, Wildlife/Fisheries Science, Natural and/or Cultural Resources Conservation Range Management, Forestry, Biology, Anthropology/Archeology, History or closely related field. Experience: Experience as a supervisor or team leader in park operations and management, revenue, budget, personnel management, and visitor services. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of all phases of park administration and operations; Knowledge of the fundamentals of cultural and natural resources management; Knowledge of accounting and accountability of revenue collection; Knowledge of interpretation/education programs; Skill in using MS Word, Excel and Outlook; Skill in effective verbal and written communications; Skill in using personal computers; Skill in planning, assigning and/or supervising the work of others; Skill in effective interaction with staff at all levels of the department and other State agencies and organizations; Skill in public relations and developing beneficial relationships and promotional partnerships with volunteer groups and other outside agencies/organizations; Skill in personnel management and effectively supervising employees while maintaining and fostering a team environment; Skill in making independent, sound and timely decisions; Ability to carry out public and employee safety programs; Ability to maintain strict confidentiality; Ability to coordinate maintenance, repair or construction of park facilities, grounds and equipment; Ability to complete correspondence, report, presentation and special assignments; Ability to develop and maintain financial systems, accountability of budgets, revenue collections, expenditures systems and purchasing, inventories and agency property; Ability to develop marketing and promotional activities and special events; Ability to carry out public and employee safety programs; Ability to enforce appropriate park rules and regulations in a fair and consistent manner; Ability to manage and supervise Law Enforcement operations; Ability to develop and follow fiscal control plans; Ability to handle complaints, emergencies, stressful situations, and large groups of people; Ability to perform manual labor including, lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.; Ability to conduct work activities in accordance with TPWD safety program; WORKING CONDITIONS: Required to work in a public park with overnight camping; Required to work hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with days off other than Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays; Required to respond to emergency situations; Required to perform manual labor including, lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.; Required to perform work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions; May be required to operate a State vehicle; Required to travel 10% with possible overnight stays; Must conform to TPWD work rules, safety procedures and dress and grooming standards; Non-smoking environment in all State buildings and vehicles. TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Closing Date: May 2, 2024, 11:59:00 PM
TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE
Pilot Point, Texas, United States
TPWD MISSION To manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. PLEASE NOTE: All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment (month/year) and hours worked per week, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. Job history and volunteer experience should be listed in the work history section of the application to receive credit towards meeting the minimum requirements. Part-time experience credit is prorated based on the duration and hours worked per week. Please indicate hours worked for part-time/temporary/seasonal experience. If this information is not submitted, your application will be considered incomplete. Applications with "See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state 'unknown' for any incomplete fields. If education is used to meet the minimum requirements of the job posting, a copy of a college transcript(s) issued from the registrar must be provided if you are selected for an interview. WATCH OUR VIDEO ON HOW TO APPLY FOR JOBS APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions, go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login. CAPPS Recruit, https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES: Job Classification Service Military Specialty Park Ranger I-V Army 11B, 11C, 11A Park Ranger I-V Navy RS, SN, YN, YNS Park Ranger I-V Coast Guard MST, MSSR Park Ranger I-V Marine Corps 0300, 0365, 0369 Park Ranger I-V Air Force 9T000 *More information on military occupational specialty codes can be found below: https://www.onetonline.org/crosswalk/MOC/ https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MilitaryCrosswalkGuide.pdf MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE: If you choose to claim military employment preference as outlined by the State of Texas, you must complete the Military Employment Preference Survey and attach this form and required documentation referenced on this form at the time your application is submitted . If you have questions regarding this requirement, please visit our Military Employment Reference page at https://tpwd.texas.gov/jobs/veterans/ Required forms that will need to be attached with application for Military Employment Preference: 1. Veteran- DD214 showing honorable discharge. 2. Surviving spouse of a veteran who has not remarried- Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation. 3. Orphan of a veteran killed while on active duty- Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation. 4. Spouse of a member of the US Armed Forces/Texas National Guard serving on Active Duty- Marriage Certificate and copy of spouses active duty military orders. 5. Spouse of a veteran with disability and is the primary income for household- Marriage Certificate, Veterans DD214, and VA Benefits Summary Letter showing disability rating. Documentation must be attached to the application before military preference can be granted. BENEFITS: Texas Parks and Wildlife offers a variety of benefits for employees such as generous paid time off, group insurance, retirement and pension, and frequent training and staff development opportunities. Other benefits include longevity pay, merit pay, deferred compensation, flexible benefit plans, 401K/457 retirement plans, direct deposit, telework, staggered work hours, Employee Assistance Program and a Return to Work Program. For new employees or rehires, health insurance is available the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period. Click HERE to view our Benefits page. HIRING CONTACT: Mark Stewart, (940) 686-2148 PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois, 100 PW 4137, Pilot Point, Texas 76258 GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of the Park Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent, this position performs routine (journey-level) state park operations work including and is designed to provide an avenue to obtain relevant experience to be competitive for future positions in park operations, such as: management, interpretation/education, administration, maintenance, resource protection, law enforcement, etc. Duties include, but are not limited to: performing a complete range of tasks to learn all aspects of park administration, operations and management; natural and cultural resource management; facility, grounds and equipment maintenance management; interpretation and education programming and management; customer service, fee collection, revenue control and fiscal accountability; marketing and promotional programming; park patrols to include visitor contact and law enforcement observation. Performs special projects/assignments and attends selected training programs to enhance the overall working knowledge and skills related to operational and management activities. May assist other state parks in operations support and natural resource management. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures. NOTE: TPWD is an at-will employer, and acceptance of a trainee position does not create an employment contract or alter the nature of the at will relationship. Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree. Experience: No experience required. Licensure: Applicant must possess a valid State driver's license. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Park Administration, Recreation and Parks, Public Administration, Wildlife/Fisheries Science, Natural and/or Cultural Resources Management, Forestry, Biology, Anthropology, Archeology, History or closely related field. Experience: Current or prior State Parks Internship Program experience; Experience working with underrepresented populations and user groups; Experience in working with the public; Experience as a supervisor or team leader; Experience in revenue or budget management. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of park operations and maintenance practices; Knowledge of natural and cultural resources fundamentals; Knowledge of financial and business practices; Knowledge of human resource practices and procedures; Skill in using MS Word, Excel and Outlook; Skill in effective verbal and written communication; Skill in providing quality customer service in a courteous and professional manner; Skill in using standard office equipment; Skill in managing several projects simultaneously; Skill in meeting deadlines; Skill in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with co-workers and work-related contacts; Ability to provide outreach to underrepresented populations; Ability to learn and use all required Windows based programs associated with all park operations, i.e., reservation, budget/accounting, registration and reports; Ability to prepare reports; Ability to recruit a diverse workforce and user group; Ability to accurately handle cash and account for revenue collected; Ability to work as a member of a team; Ability to maintain flexibility and work with frequent interruptions and multiple changing priorities; Ability to handle complaints, emergencies, stressful situations, and large groups of people; Ability to perform manual labor including, lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.; Ability to conduct work activities in accordance with TPWD safety program. WORKING CONDITIONS A trainee may apply and compete for available positions at any time during their trainee assignment. If a trainee is not successful in acquiring a non-trainee position within 36 Months from their initial trainee assignment date, they may be assigned to any available position in the State Park system. This may result in reduction in grade/classification, reduction in pay and relocation. Declining the assignment will result in separation of employment from TPWD. Future advancement may include positions with park police officer requirements, to include successful completion of the required background checks, physical and psychological exams, TCOLE licensing and State Park law enforcement academy. An extension beyond the 36 month period may be authorized by the Division Director or the Deputy Division Director on a case-by-case basis. The Trainee will be required to sign a letter, accepting the conditions of employment; Required to work in a public park with overnight camping; Required to work 40 hours per week with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturdays, Sundays and holidays; Required to respond to emergencies and on-call situations; Required to perform work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions; Required to perform manual labor including, lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.; May be required to operate a State vehicle; Required to travel 5% with possible overnight stays; Must conform to TPWD dress and grooming standards, work rules and safety procedures; Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles. TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER WATCH OUR VIDEO ON HOW TO APPLY FOR JOBS Closing Date: Apr 30, 2024, 9:59:00 PM
Apr 17, 2024
Full Time
TPWD MISSION To manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. PLEASE NOTE: All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment (month/year) and hours worked per week, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. Job history and volunteer experience should be listed in the work history section of the application to receive credit towards meeting the minimum requirements. Part-time experience credit is prorated based on the duration and hours worked per week. Please indicate hours worked for part-time/temporary/seasonal experience. If this information is not submitted, your application will be considered incomplete. Applications with "See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state 'unknown' for any incomplete fields. If education is used to meet the minimum requirements of the job posting, a copy of a college transcript(s) issued from the registrar must be provided if you are selected for an interview. WATCH OUR VIDEO ON HOW TO APPLY FOR JOBS APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions, go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login. CAPPS Recruit, https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES: Job Classification Service Military Specialty Park Ranger I-V Army 11B, 11C, 11A Park Ranger I-V Navy RS, SN, YN, YNS Park Ranger I-V Coast Guard MST, MSSR Park Ranger I-V Marine Corps 0300, 0365, 0369 Park Ranger I-V Air Force 9T000 *More information on military occupational specialty codes can be found below: https://www.onetonline.org/crosswalk/MOC/ https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MilitaryCrosswalkGuide.pdf MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE: If you choose to claim military employment preference as outlined by the State of Texas, you must complete the Military Employment Preference Survey and attach this form and required documentation referenced on this form at the time your application is submitted . If you have questions regarding this requirement, please visit our Military Employment Reference page at https://tpwd.texas.gov/jobs/veterans/ Required forms that will need to be attached with application for Military Employment Preference: 1. Veteran- DD214 showing honorable discharge. 2. Surviving spouse of a veteran who has not remarried- Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation. 3. Orphan of a veteran killed while on active duty- Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation. 4. Spouse of a member of the US Armed Forces/Texas National Guard serving on Active Duty- Marriage Certificate and copy of spouses active duty military orders. 5. Spouse of a veteran with disability and is the primary income for household- Marriage Certificate, Veterans DD214, and VA Benefits Summary Letter showing disability rating. Documentation must be attached to the application before military preference can be granted. BENEFITS: Texas Parks and Wildlife offers a variety of benefits for employees such as generous paid time off, group insurance, retirement and pension, and frequent training and staff development opportunities. Other benefits include longevity pay, merit pay, deferred compensation, flexible benefit plans, 401K/457 retirement plans, direct deposit, telework, staggered work hours, Employee Assistance Program and a Return to Work Program. For new employees or rehires, health insurance is available the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period. Click HERE to view our Benefits page. HIRING CONTACT: Mark Stewart, (940) 686-2148 PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois, 100 PW 4137, Pilot Point, Texas 76258 GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of the Park Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent, this position performs routine (journey-level) state park operations work including and is designed to provide an avenue to obtain relevant experience to be competitive for future positions in park operations, such as: management, interpretation/education, administration, maintenance, resource protection, law enforcement, etc. Duties include, but are not limited to: performing a complete range of tasks to learn all aspects of park administration, operations and management; natural and cultural resource management; facility, grounds and equipment maintenance management; interpretation and education programming and management; customer service, fee collection, revenue control and fiscal accountability; marketing and promotional programming; park patrols to include visitor contact and law enforcement observation. Performs special projects/assignments and attends selected training programs to enhance the overall working knowledge and skills related to operational and management activities. May assist other state parks in operations support and natural resource management. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures. NOTE: TPWD is an at-will employer, and acceptance of a trainee position does not create an employment contract or alter the nature of the at will relationship. Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree. Experience: No experience required. Licensure: Applicant must possess a valid State driver's license. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Park Administration, Recreation and Parks, Public Administration, Wildlife/Fisheries Science, Natural and/or Cultural Resources Management, Forestry, Biology, Anthropology, Archeology, History or closely related field. Experience: Current or prior State Parks Internship Program experience; Experience working with underrepresented populations and user groups; Experience in working with the public; Experience as a supervisor or team leader; Experience in revenue or budget management. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of park operations and maintenance practices; Knowledge of natural and cultural resources fundamentals; Knowledge of financial and business practices; Knowledge of human resource practices and procedures; Skill in using MS Word, Excel and Outlook; Skill in effective verbal and written communication; Skill in providing quality customer service in a courteous and professional manner; Skill in using standard office equipment; Skill in managing several projects simultaneously; Skill in meeting deadlines; Skill in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with co-workers and work-related contacts; Ability to provide outreach to underrepresented populations; Ability to learn and use all required Windows based programs associated with all park operations, i.e., reservation, budget/accounting, registration and reports; Ability to prepare reports; Ability to recruit a diverse workforce and user group; Ability to accurately handle cash and account for revenue collected; Ability to work as a member of a team; Ability to maintain flexibility and work with frequent interruptions and multiple changing priorities; Ability to handle complaints, emergencies, stressful situations, and large groups of people; Ability to perform manual labor including, lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.; Ability to conduct work activities in accordance with TPWD safety program. WORKING CONDITIONS A trainee may apply and compete for available positions at any time during their trainee assignment. If a trainee is not successful in acquiring a non-trainee position within 36 Months from their initial trainee assignment date, they may be assigned to any available position in the State Park system. This may result in reduction in grade/classification, reduction in pay and relocation. Declining the assignment will result in separation of employment from TPWD. Future advancement may include positions with park police officer requirements, to include successful completion of the required background checks, physical and psychological exams, TCOLE licensing and State Park law enforcement academy. An extension beyond the 36 month period may be authorized by the Division Director or the Deputy Division Director on a case-by-case basis. The Trainee will be required to sign a letter, accepting the conditions of employment; Required to work in a public park with overnight camping; Required to work 40 hours per week with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturdays, Sundays and holidays; Required to respond to emergencies and on-call situations; Required to perform work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions; Required to perform manual labor including, lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.; May be required to operate a State vehicle; Required to travel 5% with possible overnight stays; Must conform to TPWD dress and grooming standards, work rules and safety procedures; Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles. TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER WATCH OUR VIDEO ON HOW TO APPLY FOR JOBS Closing Date: Apr 30, 2024, 9:59:00 PM