Position InformationBring your risk management, threat assessment, and project management experience to the County of Sonoma!Starting salary up to $72.44/hour ($151,190/year) and a competitive total compensation package!* What We Offer Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:
- Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment
- Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
- Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
- County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
- Staff Development/Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances of up to $2,000 and ongoing education/training opportunities
- Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
- Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
- Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
- Student Loan Debt Relief - County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education
Join Our Team The Human Resources Department (County HR) is a team of 60+ employees who provide human resources and risk management services to the County's 28 departments and agencies. These diverse services include benefits, classification plan management, recruitment and examination, countywide training, employee and labor relations, equal employment opportunity, HR information systems, occupational health and safety, risk management, and workplace violence prevention. Under the leadership of the Director, our mission is to be a trusted strategic partner, providing County departments with HR services that work to effectively recruit, develop, and retain an outstanding workforce committed to providing quality public service. We value customer service, collaboration, professionalism, consistency, proactive planning, flexibility, and innovative problem-solving. County HR is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, where individuals from all backgrounds are welcomed, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.
As an integral part of the County HR team, the Workplace Violence Prevention (WVP) Manager will oversee the newly established WVP Unit, which will work to increase violence prevention awareness and training for all employees and ensure the County is compliant with CA Senate Bill SB553 . Alongside County HR's Occupational Safety and Health Unit, this position will also work closely with all County departments and agencies to assess workplace safety, in a variety of settings, and develop mitigation strategies to address risks. Additionally, the WVP Manager will be responsible for:
- Systematically developing, implementing, and modifying the County’s Workplace Violence Prevention Plan
- Managing the County’s Threat Assessment Team and processes, including the design and implementation of a robust coordinated regional approach to threat assessment and response
- Developing WVP-related performance measures and systems, and tracking and reporting overall program performance to County leadership and regulatory agencies (Cal-OSHA, etc.)
- Creating and utilizing standardized tools and documentation to develop and implement data-driven process improvements
- Managing multiple workplace security professional services agreements to ensure maximum performance/return on investment, timely and accurate invoicing, and appropriate coding of expenditures within the County's budget structure
- Effectively assessing and stepping into action when faced with urgent or emergent threats or behaviors
- Supervising an HR Technician in support of workplace violence prevention initiatives and training through the County’s learning management system (LMS)
What You Bring As our ideal candidate, you are enthusiastic about implementing high-quality programs, your casework is meticulously detailed, and you can adapt to the organizational styles of a wide variety of departments/agencies, inviting them into collaborative conversations that work to improve workplace safety. With empathy, you can connect with people who are experiencing difficult or sensitive circumstances, especially employees who may be victims of threatening behavior. You also bring to this position your:
- Experience performing risk assessments and root cause analysis, providing recommendations, taking follow-up actions, completing documentation, and conducting appropriate communication with stakeholders and leaders
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a variety of threat assessment subject matter experts, department liaisons and leaders, law enforcement, County Counsel, and colleagues within County HR
- Formal training in risk management, threat assessment processes and systems, emergency response, or occupational health and safety
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations, including Cal-OSHA, SB553, etc., and the ability to apply your knowledge in the public sector
- Experience working with diverse populations, with an understanding of implicit bias and systemic racism and their impact on creating a sense of security and safety for all employees and visitors to County facilities
- Familiarity with LMSs, training content development, adult learning theory, and direct experience providing training or presenting information to diverse audiences
- Analytical skills and ability to interpret data into actionable plans and clearly and effectively communicate those strategies, both verbally and in writing
We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job and will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and training to meet the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skillset and how they set you up to be the best candidate for the job.
While the position’s hours are typically Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and work is primarily performed in an office environment, depending upon operational needs, this position must also be willing to work outside of typical hours, during emergencies, critical events, or emerging threats. Evening or weekend work may occasionally be required to respond to urgent issues or meet the operational needs of customer departments, i.e., 24-hour facilities or remote locations. Risk/threat assessments may occasionally require working outdoors in inclement weather. Flexible scheduling, including minor adjustments to daily start and end times and/or a 9/80 schedule, and up to 50% telework may be available following the completion of the probationary period.
Bring Your Commitment to Public Service to the County of Sonoma The County of Sonoma is the place to live, grow, and build your career legacy. When you join the County of Sonoma, you'll have the freedom to explore the beauty of our county - its picturesque coastline, majestic redwoods, historic towns, fine dining, award-winning wineries, and a wide variety of entertainment and cultural activities. For additional information about the beauty of our community and the valuable services and support that the County provides our communities, please visit sonomacounty.ca.gov and sonomacountyconnections.org .
We are currently recruiting to fill our WPV Manager position. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list.
Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment. The Civil Service title of this position is Risk Management Analyst III.
*Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Salary Resolution (SalRes) and our Employee Benefits Directory .
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.Minimum QualificationsAny combination of course work, training, and/or work experience which clearly demonstrates possession of the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, this includes:
Experience: Four years of professional level experience working with occupational safety and health programs, workers' compensation, casualty or employee benefit insurance, or loss control programs, preferably with a public agency and/or in a risk management program. This should include substantial experience directly related to area of assignment.
Education: completion academic course work in public administration, business administration, accounting, law, economics, safety, industrial engineering, risk management, and/or other related courses. A bachelor's degree related to one of these fields is highly desirable.
License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including necessary special endorsements, as required by the State of California to perform the essential job functions of the position.
Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesThorough knowledge of: principles and practices, legal statutes, civil procedures, and administrative regulations relating to disability management, workers' compensation, liability, occupational health and safety, employee benefits and insurance, and related non-monetary compensation; claims adjusting, investigation, and administrative techniques necessary to carry management of claims from initial report to settlement or closure.
Considerable knowledge of: medical and technical terminology used in individual injury cases; operations and functions of County government including budget methods, program analysis, employee relations, and group dynamics; written and oral communications including language mechanics, syntax and English composition; research methodology, report writing, basic statistics, and actuarial principles and appropriate applications; modern office methods, procedures, and computer applications related to work, including methods of graphical presentation; management of electronic database systems; and principles and methods of supervision and training.
Ability to: manage and direct a major risk management function; direct, supervise and train employees; use judgment and discretion to integrate technical knowledge with interpersonal and communication skills dealing with the public, County management personnel, employees, attorneys, medical providers, and others in a manner consistent with the policies, practices, and procedures of the organization; research, understand, interpret, and apply specific rules, laws, ordinances, and policies to applicable risk management programs; plan and organize research and statistical reports relating to various aspects of risk management, budget, general management matters; evaluate results and recommend corrective measures using principles of inductive and deductive reasoning; and where applicable, effectively present conclusions before advisory and policy bodies; organize, develop, and prepare claims for assignment to counsel, trial and pretrial conferences; prepare informational materials, brochures, and newsletters to relate complex regulations and data to employees and officials; organize and develop effective programs for the reduction of occupational hazards and accident prevention; facilitate consensus and negotiate resolution of complex problems involving a variety of claimants, individuals, employee groups, consultants, carriers and service providers; analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action working independently and with either oral or written direction.
Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying- Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
- You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
- You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
- Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.
Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.Responses to supplemental questions may be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:
An
Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions.
Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A background investigation may be required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.
Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.
HOW TO APPLY Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.
The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.
HR Analyst: CG
HR Technician: RR
IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions.
COUNTY OF SONOMA BENEFITS: MANAGEMENT*These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers:
Paid Time Off :Competitive vacation accrual and sick leave accruals; additional management leave annually; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment.
Health Plan :Choose from nine health plans (three HMOs, three deductible HMOs, and three HSA-qualifying plans) with a generousCounty contribution to the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit). For more information, please see the appropriate MOU.
Retirement :Fully integrated with Social Security.For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit https://scretire.org/active-/-deferred/when-you-are-hired .
IRS 457 Plan :Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
Retiree Medical :County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits.
Student Loan Debt Relief :County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education.
Plus excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more.
For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process and more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at (707) 565-2331.Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources/divisions-and-units/employee-relations/labor-agreements-and-salary-resolution . For specific information about health and welfare benefits including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts go to https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources or, contact the Human Resources' Risk Management-Benefits Office at benefits@sonoma-county.org or (707) 565-2900.
*IMPORTANT NOTES: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
Closing Date/Time: 8/15/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
