Alameda County
Oakland, California, United States
Introduction THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year, but can be extended. Applications must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Postmarks are not accepted. Applications will only be accepted on-line. Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Postmarks are not accepted. Failure to submit the Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. DESCRIPTION THE AGENCY The Alameda County Auditor-Controller Agency is offering an exciting career opportunity as a Senior Supervising Auditor. The Alameda County Auditor-Controller Agency is a general government agency which provides direct services to County residents as well as administrative and operational support to County departments. The Agency develops and maintains the County's accounting; payroll; audit; tax analysis; budget and grants; contract compliance; and cost plan systems and procedures. The Central Collections Department collects receivables mandated by State and federal laws and regulations. The Office of the Clerk-Recorder provides for the recording of all recordable documents and maps, collection and distribution of fees and taxes from recording documents and maintenance of the vital statistics register. THE POSITION This class is located in the Auditor Agency and performs, manages and sets policy for a broad range of specialized activities. These include: County-wide budget and accounting services, grants fiscal administration, audits of county operations, contractors and special districts, EDP audits, administration of central payroll, benefits, tax analysis, cost allocation, fiscal systems, clerk-recorder, claims, contracts or collections functions. These positions differ from those in the accounting and auditing series in that they require the exercise of managerial skills and/or perform specialized functions well above the journey level expected of the latter. These positions may also assist in policy formation and implementation, and direct the work of professional, paraprofessional or clerical staff performing auditing, accounting, administrative, collection or recording assignments. For a full description of the Senior Supervising Auditor position, review the job specification by clicking HERE . MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Either I Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (180 quarter units or 120 semester units). Concentration in accounting, business administration, finance or a closely related field is desired. And Experience: The equivalent of one year full-time experience as a Senior Auditor or in an equivalent or higher class in the Alameda County classified service. (Non-classified includes District Attorney's Office, Hospital Authority and the consolidated Courts.) Or Experience: The equivalent of three years full-time experience in a professional accounting, auditing or administrative position. Supervisory experience is highly desired. Additional experience may be substituted for the degree on a year for year basis. Or II Education and Experience: Any combination of education from an accredited college or university and relevant experience as described in patterns above. Supervisory experience is highly desired. License: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Special Requirements Employees may be required to provide their own means of transportation to and from work assignments. NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of: • Principles of personnel and public administration • Laws and regulations controlling County fiscal, accounting, collections or recording operations • Generally accepted accounting and auditing standards, principles and practices • Methods of analysis and decision-making • Computerized systems for accounting, collections or recording • Use of word processing, spreadsheet, database and other personal computer applications relevant to conducting the work. Ability to: • Apply general and governmental accounting, personnel and administration principles and practices • Lead staff and interdisciplinary work groups • Work with the public and other County departmental personnel • Problem solving, research; using fiscal and report documents to perform analysis • Plan, manage and perform complex auditing, accounting and administrative tasks • Direct the work of others • Use personal computer based spreadsheet, planning/scheduling, reporting, word processing, internet, and e-mail programs to prepare clear and concise reports and other correspondence • Communicate effectively via oral and written word • Prepare analysis and procedures for various business processes • Adapt and lead others, in changing work situations EXAMINATION COMPONENTS The examination will consist of the following steps: A review of candidates' application to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. A review of the supplemental questionnaire to determine the best qualified. An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates' final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this recruitment. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the "What You Need to Know" section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . Selection Plan Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency: TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN Deadline for Filing: 5:00PM, February 8, 2021 Review of Applications for Minimum Qualifications: February 11, 2021 Review of Applications for Best Qualified: February 22,2021 Oral Examination: Week of March 15, 2021** *WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN* **If designated as a combined oral examination/hiring interview, in addition to establishing an eligibility list, the oral interviews may serve as the final selection interview for vacancies in this classification. Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County's Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing . Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 11 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Catastrophic Sick Leave Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @jobaps.com, acgov.org and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the 'My applications' button on the Current Job Openings page. Please take the steps recommended above to insure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box Noreply@jobaps.com are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions, please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs. You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied. Erika Beams, Human Resources Analyst Human Resource Services Division, County of Alameda Erika.Beams@acgov.org 510-272-6393 www.acgov.org/hrs DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment..Closing Date/Time: 2/8/2021 5:00:00 PM
Introduction THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year, but can be extended. Applications must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Postmarks are not accepted. Applications will only be accepted on-line. Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Postmarks are not accepted. Failure to submit the Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. DESCRIPTION THE AGENCY The Alameda County Auditor-Controller Agency is offering an exciting career opportunity as a Senior Supervising Auditor. The Alameda County Auditor-Controller Agency is a general government agency which provides direct services to County residents as well as administrative and operational support to County departments. The Agency develops and maintains the County's accounting; payroll; audit; tax analysis; budget and grants; contract compliance; and cost plan systems and procedures. The Central Collections Department collects receivables mandated by State and federal laws and regulations. The Office of the Clerk-Recorder provides for the recording of all recordable documents and maps, collection and distribution of fees and taxes from recording documents and maintenance of the vital statistics register. THE POSITION This class is located in the Auditor Agency and performs, manages and sets policy for a broad range of specialized activities. These include: County-wide budget and accounting services, grants fiscal administration, audits of county operations, contractors and special districts, EDP audits, administration of central payroll, benefits, tax analysis, cost allocation, fiscal systems, clerk-recorder, claims, contracts or collections functions. These positions differ from those in the accounting and auditing series in that they require the exercise of managerial skills and/or perform specialized functions well above the journey level expected of the latter. These positions may also assist in policy formation and implementation, and direct the work of professional, paraprofessional or clerical staff performing auditing, accounting, administrative, collection or recording assignments. For a full description of the Senior Supervising Auditor position, review the job specification by clicking HERE . MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Either I Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (180 quarter units or 120 semester units). Concentration in accounting, business administration, finance or a closely related field is desired. And Experience: The equivalent of one year full-time experience as a Senior Auditor or in an equivalent or higher class in the Alameda County classified service. (Non-classified includes District Attorney's Office, Hospital Authority and the consolidated Courts.) Or Experience: The equivalent of three years full-time experience in a professional accounting, auditing or administrative position. Supervisory experience is highly desired. Additional experience may be substituted for the degree on a year for year basis. Or II Education and Experience: Any combination of education from an accredited college or university and relevant experience as described in patterns above. Supervisory experience is highly desired. License: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Special Requirements Employees may be required to provide their own means of transportation to and from work assignments. NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of: • Principles of personnel and public administration • Laws and regulations controlling County fiscal, accounting, collections or recording operations • Generally accepted accounting and auditing standards, principles and practices • Methods of analysis and decision-making • Computerized systems for accounting, collections or recording • Use of word processing, spreadsheet, database and other personal computer applications relevant to conducting the work. Ability to: • Apply general and governmental accounting, personnel and administration principles and practices • Lead staff and interdisciplinary work groups • Work with the public and other County departmental personnel • Problem solving, research; using fiscal and report documents to perform analysis • Plan, manage and perform complex auditing, accounting and administrative tasks • Direct the work of others • Use personal computer based spreadsheet, planning/scheduling, reporting, word processing, internet, and e-mail programs to prepare clear and concise reports and other correspondence • Communicate effectively via oral and written word • Prepare analysis and procedures for various business processes • Adapt and lead others, in changing work situations EXAMINATION COMPONENTS The examination will consist of the following steps: A review of candidates' application to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. A review of the supplemental questionnaire to determine the best qualified. An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates' final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this recruitment. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the "What You Need to Know" section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . Selection Plan Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency: TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN Deadline for Filing: 5:00PM, February 8, 2021 Review of Applications for Minimum Qualifications: February 11, 2021 Review of Applications for Best Qualified: February 22,2021 Oral Examination: Week of March 15, 2021** *WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN* **If designated as a combined oral examination/hiring interview, in addition to establishing an eligibility list, the oral interviews may serve as the final selection interview for vacancies in this classification. Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County's Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing . Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 11 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Catastrophic Sick Leave Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @jobaps.com, acgov.org and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the 'My applications' button on the Current Job Openings page. Please take the steps recommended above to insure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box Noreply@jobaps.com are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions, please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs. You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied. Erika Beams, Human Resources Analyst Human Resource Services Division, County of Alameda Erika.Beams@acgov.org 510-272-6393 www.acgov.org/hrs DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment..Closing Date/Time: 2/8/2021 5:00:00 PM
San Joaquin County, CA
Stockton, California, usa
The San Joaquin County Registrar of Voter's Office is looking to fill a vital Elections Technician Supervisor position within the department and to create an eligible list which may be used to fill future vacancies. There are three areas the Elections Technician Supervisor may be assigned (Precinct Operations, Voter Registration and Candidate Filing & Campaign Services); however the current vacancy is in the Candidate Filing & Campaign Services Section: Candidate Filing & Campaign Services : During election cycles, this assignment oversees the candidate filing process, including submissions of measures; proofreading and auditing of official ballots; layout, proofreading, production and mailing of the Sample Ballot & Voter Information Pamphlet; and certification of the election. During and between election cycles, this assignment oversees campaign finance disclosure processes, submission of letters and resolutions to the County Board of Supervisors, working with other governing boards, including landowner and reclamation districts, and other duties related to candidate and campaign services. This assignment is responsible for: • Managing relationships with vendors and monitoring contracts related to the Sample Ballot & Voter Information Pamphlet, translators, and campaign finance disclosures; • Maintaining the official list of districts, offices, incumbents and candidates electronically and as hard copy in official folders for present and historical purposes; • Updating and facilitating submission of legal documents related to candidate filing, including but not limited to, resolutions, declarations of candidacy and nomination petitions; • Facilitating submission of materials related to measures, including but not limited to, resolutions, measure text, measure questions, impartial analyses, arguments and rebuttals; • Conducting the randomized alphabet drawing and drawing of measure letters in accordance with California Elections Code; • Managing layout, proofreading, production, and timely mailing of the Sample Ballot & Voter Information Pamphlet; • Managing, proofread, and submit resolutions for appointments of candidates in lieu of election; • Preparing and finalizing material to be submitted to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors; • Updating and monitoring the candidate and campaign services project calendar; • Posting legal notices in local newspapers and on appropriate County public notice bulletin boards; • Preparing guides for candidates, city clerks and districts prior to each election; • Organizing, preparing for and conducting candidate workshops and city clerk meetings; • Organizing and conducting retirement board elections; • Accepting and processing resolutions, initiatives, and referenda from cities, school and special districts; • Monitoring and maintaining official memoranda and election-related material from the California Secretary of State; Keeping current with and implement laws and procedures related to the California Fair Political Practices Commission and campaign finance disclosures; • Keeping current with and implementing laws and procedures affecting city, school districts, special districts, candidates and campaigns related to elections; • Supervising, training, and evaluating permanent employees in the Elections Technician classification; • Hiring, training evaluating and retaining seasonal clerical employees for candidate filing support; Preparing for and supervising Election Day and canvass activities related to ballot inventory; Preparing statistical reports and providing analysis; • Preparing memoranda, letters and reports; • Updating subject matter-related webpages, including but not limited to, daily updates of rosters of candidates and measures; • Writing or updating subject matter-procedures . Precinct Operations Supervisor : This assignment will oversee precinct supplies and logistics, election officers, polling places and Election Day field operations. This assignment is responsible for: • Supervising, training, and evaluating permanent employees in the Elections Technician classification; • Supervising staff who prepare and coordinate distribution and delivery of polling place materials; • Hiring, training, evaluating and retaining seasonal clerical employees and trainers for poll worker classes; • Determining, assigning, and coordinating election officer training schedules; • Recruiting, assigning, evaluating and retaining election officers and other election workers, which includes but is not limited to, outreach, public speaking, and supervising the election officer payroll process; • Preparing for and supervising Election Day field operations; • Evaluating, surveying and selecting polling places and vote centers in compliance with accessibility and usability requirements; • Overseeing collaboration among management, staff, and consultants to develop training curriculum as necessary; • Purchasing, creating and updating election officer training materials and precinct supplies; • Preparing and providing layout guides for election officers to follow when setting up each polling place on Election Day; • Conducting post-election activities involving roster reconciliation; • Preparing statistical reports and providing analysis; • Updating precinct operations-related webpages and procedures Voter Registration/Services : This assignment oversees all aspects of the voter registration and voter services. This assignment is responsible for: • Processing new and updated voter registration records through paper registration, California's online registration (COVR), DMV, and other sources; • Processing conditional voter registration and provisional voting; • Maintaining the voter records of confidential voters and voters in the military or living overseas; • Cancelling active voters from court records, vital statistics, the Statewide Voter Registration Database (VoteCal) and other sources; • Producing Reports of Registration as provided by California Elections Code; • Producing the Election Day voter rosters for use at polling places; • Staffing and administration of voting Vote Centers; • Staffing and administration of the phone bank and public call center • Various activities related to the post-election canvass; • Acceptance and processing state and local petitions; • Creating voter data reports and files for the public, government agencies and for internal use; • Maintaining and administering the official list of streets, precincts and districts in the voter database from records from the Assessor's Office, County Geographic Information Systems (ArcGIS), and official documents from governmental agencies; • Organizing, preparing for and conducting County voter registration workshops and Federally required trainings for local agencies; • Monitoring and maintaining official memoranda and election-related material from the California Secretary of State; • Keeping current with and implementing laws and procedures related to voter registration and petition management; • Supervising, training, and evaluating permanent employees in the Elections Technician and Elections Specialist classifications; • Hiring, training, evaluating and retaining seasonal clerical employees for voter registration and customer service; • Preparing statistical reports and providing analysis; • Preparing memoranda, letters and reports; Please be advised that Human Resources will only be accepting online applications for this recruitment. Resumes and paper applications will not be accepted in lieu of an online application. A completed application must be 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 Plans, organizes, directs and supervises the work of subordinate staff; assesses workloads and establishes priorities; selects, assigns, trains and evaluates staff; makes recommendations on disciplinary matters; monitors the flow and quality of work; assures timely completion of work to meet deadlines as required by federal and state laws, codes and regulations. Oversees the processing of voter registration documents, the layout of ballots, the verification of signatures on candidate nomination petitions, the processing of absentee voter applications and ballots, the maintenance and updating of voter registration files, the development and maintenance of district and precinct maps, and/or the processing and verification of various other elections related documents; ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements . Responds to routine and complex inquires from staff, candidates, representatives of candidates, office holders, voters, election officials, and the general public regarding candidate filing requirements, financial disclosures, voting regulations, district and precinct boundaries, and other information related to the election process; responds to and resolves citizen complaints. Researches and applies election laws, regulations, codes and guidelines as they apply to the assignment; maintains knowledge of and implements new and existing departmental policies, procedures, and applicable laws, regulations and guidelines; recommends changes to departmental policies and procedures. Selects and arranges for the use of polling places; evaluates sites for accessibility in compliance with federal and state guidelines and other related laws and regulations. Oversees, coordinates and participates in the receiving, distribution, recovery, repair, and storage of election materials and equipment; maintains inventory of supplies and equipment; ensures that polling places are provided necessary elections materials and equipment; assures that staff are properly trained on the use of materials and equipment. Coordinates and participates in election outreach; develops trainings and course materials for use in outreach programs. May collect and analyze data; performs research as it relates to the assignment; prepares a variety of reports, correspondence, forms and other written communication and ensures accuracy; prepares and reviews statistical summaries of unit activity. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Either PATTERN I Experience : Two years of work experience in a California Elections Office at a level equal to or higher than Elections Technician in San Joaquin County service. Or PATTERN II Experience : Four years of responsible general clerical or office technical work, two years of which must have been in an Elections Office functioning at the journey level. Substitutions : One year of business training in an approved vocational training program may substitute for one year of the above-required general clerical or office technical experience; OR b) Completion of 30 semester/45 quarter units at an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the above-required general clerical or office technical experience; OR c) Completion of 60 semester/90 quarter units at an accredited college or university may substitute for two years of the above-required general clerical or office technical experience. AND FOR BOTH PATTERNS License : Possession of a valid California driver's license. Special Requirement : Most positions require the ability to use computers and/or word processing equipment. If required by the nature of the position, demonstrated general or software-specific computer proficiency may be required prior to appointment. KNOWLEDGE Provisions of federal and state registration-elections law, codes, procedures and regulations; highly advanced office practices and procedures; advanced principles and practices of prioritizing, planning and organizing work; advanced clerical methods of researching, gathering, organizing and reporting data; standard analytical principles and processes; personal computer systems and general office computer software; public relations techniques; advanced filing and record keeping systems; complex correspondence and report formats; principals and techniques of supervision and training; basic principles of staff planning and utilization. ABILITY Research, interpret, and apply basic provisions of various federal and state codes and regulations relating to the administration of elections and registration of voters; perform quasi-administrative/analytical work related to various specialized office activities; review and compare documents for completeness and accuracy; evaluate and establish priorities; gather, organize, input and maintain complex information, including program-specific data; provide/obtain detailed information to/from others as appropriate, including confidential and/or otherwise sensitive information; utilize advanced office procedures and equipment; follow complex oral and written procedures and directions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others, even in difficult situations; communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing; perform advanced arithmetical operations; supervise others. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility -Frequent operation of a data entry device, repetitive motion, sitting for long periods, walking; occasional standing, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, climbing, driving; Lifting -Frequently 5 pounds or less; occasionally 5 to 30 pounds; Visual -Constant good overall vision and reading/close-up work; frequent color perception and use of eye/hand coordination; occasional use of depth perception and peripheral vision; Hearing/Talking -Frequent hearing of normal speech, hearing/talking on the telephone, talking in person; Emotional/Psychological -Frequent decision making, concentration, and public contact; Special Requirements -Some assignments may require working weekends, nights, and/or occasional overtime; Environmental -Occasional exposure to 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 Employees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit which is represented by SEIU Local 1021 . 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 also available. 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/Employee 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 Employee may purchase additional term life insurance 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 Law 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. Holidays : Effective July 1, 2017, all civil service status employees earn 14 paid holidays each year. Please see the appopriate MOU for details regarding holidays, accruals, use, and cashability of accrued time. 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 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. Job Sharing : Employees 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 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 orranks 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 fillingnine 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 currentemployment opportunitiesplease callour 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: 1/22/2021 11:59:00 PM
The San Joaquin County Registrar of Voter's Office is looking to fill a vital Elections Technician Supervisor position within the department and to create an eligible list which may be used to fill future vacancies. There are three areas the Elections Technician Supervisor may be assigned (Precinct Operations, Voter Registration and Candidate Filing & Campaign Services); however the current vacancy is in the Candidate Filing & Campaign Services Section: Candidate Filing & Campaign Services : During election cycles, this assignment oversees the candidate filing process, including submissions of measures; proofreading and auditing of official ballots; layout, proofreading, production and mailing of the Sample Ballot & Voter Information Pamphlet; and certification of the election. During and between election cycles, this assignment oversees campaign finance disclosure processes, submission of letters and resolutions to the County Board of Supervisors, working with other governing boards, including landowner and reclamation districts, and other duties related to candidate and campaign services. This assignment is responsible for: • Managing relationships with vendors and monitoring contracts related to the Sample Ballot & Voter Information Pamphlet, translators, and campaign finance disclosures; • Maintaining the official list of districts, offices, incumbents and candidates electronically and as hard copy in official folders for present and historical purposes; • Updating and facilitating submission of legal documents related to candidate filing, including but not limited to, resolutions, declarations of candidacy and nomination petitions; • Facilitating submission of materials related to measures, including but not limited to, resolutions, measure text, measure questions, impartial analyses, arguments and rebuttals; • Conducting the randomized alphabet drawing and drawing of measure letters in accordance with California Elections Code; • Managing layout, proofreading, production, and timely mailing of the Sample Ballot & Voter Information Pamphlet; • Managing, proofread, and submit resolutions for appointments of candidates in lieu of election; • Preparing and finalizing material to be submitted to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors; • Updating and monitoring the candidate and campaign services project calendar; • Posting legal notices in local newspapers and on appropriate County public notice bulletin boards; • Preparing guides for candidates, city clerks and districts prior to each election; • Organizing, preparing for and conducting candidate workshops and city clerk meetings; • Organizing and conducting retirement board elections; • Accepting and processing resolutions, initiatives, and referenda from cities, school and special districts; • Monitoring and maintaining official memoranda and election-related material from the California Secretary of State; Keeping current with and implement laws and procedures related to the California Fair Political Practices Commission and campaign finance disclosures; • Keeping current with and implementing laws and procedures affecting city, school districts, special districts, candidates and campaigns related to elections; • Supervising, training, and evaluating permanent employees in the Elections Technician classification; • Hiring, training evaluating and retaining seasonal clerical employees for candidate filing support; Preparing for and supervising Election Day and canvass activities related to ballot inventory; Preparing statistical reports and providing analysis; • Preparing memoranda, letters and reports; • Updating subject matter-related webpages, including but not limited to, daily updates of rosters of candidates and measures; • Writing or updating subject matter-procedures . Precinct Operations Supervisor : This assignment will oversee precinct supplies and logistics, election officers, polling places and Election Day field operations. This assignment is responsible for: • Supervising, training, and evaluating permanent employees in the Elections Technician classification; • Supervising staff who prepare and coordinate distribution and delivery of polling place materials; • Hiring, training, evaluating and retaining seasonal clerical employees and trainers for poll worker classes; • Determining, assigning, and coordinating election officer training schedules; • Recruiting, assigning, evaluating and retaining election officers and other election workers, which includes but is not limited to, outreach, public speaking, and supervising the election officer payroll process; • Preparing for and supervising Election Day field operations; • Evaluating, surveying and selecting polling places and vote centers in compliance with accessibility and usability requirements; • Overseeing collaboration among management, staff, and consultants to develop training curriculum as necessary; • Purchasing, creating and updating election officer training materials and precinct supplies; • Preparing and providing layout guides for election officers to follow when setting up each polling place on Election Day; • Conducting post-election activities involving roster reconciliation; • Preparing statistical reports and providing analysis; • Updating precinct operations-related webpages and procedures Voter Registration/Services : This assignment oversees all aspects of the voter registration and voter services. This assignment is responsible for: • Processing new and updated voter registration records through paper registration, California's online registration (COVR), DMV, and other sources; • Processing conditional voter registration and provisional voting; • Maintaining the voter records of confidential voters and voters in the military or living overseas; • Cancelling active voters from court records, vital statistics, the Statewide Voter Registration Database (VoteCal) and other sources; • Producing Reports of Registration as provided by California Elections Code; • Producing the Election Day voter rosters for use at polling places; • Staffing and administration of voting Vote Centers; • Staffing and administration of the phone bank and public call center • Various activities related to the post-election canvass; • Acceptance and processing state and local petitions; • Creating voter data reports and files for the public, government agencies and for internal use; • Maintaining and administering the official list of streets, precincts and districts in the voter database from records from the Assessor's Office, County Geographic Information Systems (ArcGIS), and official documents from governmental agencies; • Organizing, preparing for and conducting County voter registration workshops and Federally required trainings for local agencies; • Monitoring and maintaining official memoranda and election-related material from the California Secretary of State; • Keeping current with and implementing laws and procedures related to voter registration and petition management; • Supervising, training, and evaluating permanent employees in the Elections Technician and Elections Specialist classifications; • Hiring, training, evaluating and retaining seasonal clerical employees for voter registration and customer service; • Preparing statistical reports and providing analysis; • Preparing memoranda, letters and reports; Please be advised that Human Resources will only be accepting online applications for this recruitment. Resumes and paper applications will not be accepted in lieu of an online application. A completed application must be 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 Plans, organizes, directs and supervises the work of subordinate staff; assesses workloads and establishes priorities; selects, assigns, trains and evaluates staff; makes recommendations on disciplinary matters; monitors the flow and quality of work; assures timely completion of work to meet deadlines as required by federal and state laws, codes and regulations. Oversees the processing of voter registration documents, the layout of ballots, the verification of signatures on candidate nomination petitions, the processing of absentee voter applications and ballots, the maintenance and updating of voter registration files, the development and maintenance of district and precinct maps, and/or the processing and verification of various other elections related documents; ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements . Responds to routine and complex inquires from staff, candidates, representatives of candidates, office holders, voters, election officials, and the general public regarding candidate filing requirements, financial disclosures, voting regulations, district and precinct boundaries, and other information related to the election process; responds to and resolves citizen complaints. Researches and applies election laws, regulations, codes and guidelines as they apply to the assignment; maintains knowledge of and implements new and existing departmental policies, procedures, and applicable laws, regulations and guidelines; recommends changes to departmental policies and procedures. Selects and arranges for the use of polling places; evaluates sites for accessibility in compliance with federal and state guidelines and other related laws and regulations. Oversees, coordinates and participates in the receiving, distribution, recovery, repair, and storage of election materials and equipment; maintains inventory of supplies and equipment; ensures that polling places are provided necessary elections materials and equipment; assures that staff are properly trained on the use of materials and equipment. Coordinates and participates in election outreach; develops trainings and course materials for use in outreach programs. May collect and analyze data; performs research as it relates to the assignment; prepares a variety of reports, correspondence, forms and other written communication and ensures accuracy; prepares and reviews statistical summaries of unit activity. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Either PATTERN I Experience : Two years of work experience in a California Elections Office at a level equal to or higher than Elections Technician in San Joaquin County service. Or PATTERN II Experience : Four years of responsible general clerical or office technical work, two years of which must have been in an Elections Office functioning at the journey level. Substitutions : One year of business training in an approved vocational training program may substitute for one year of the above-required general clerical or office technical experience; OR b) Completion of 30 semester/45 quarter units at an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the above-required general clerical or office technical experience; OR c) Completion of 60 semester/90 quarter units at an accredited college or university may substitute for two years of the above-required general clerical or office technical experience. AND FOR BOTH PATTERNS License : Possession of a valid California driver's license. Special Requirement : Most positions require the ability to use computers and/or word processing equipment. If required by the nature of the position, demonstrated general or software-specific computer proficiency may be required prior to appointment. KNOWLEDGE Provisions of federal and state registration-elections law, codes, procedures and regulations; highly advanced office practices and procedures; advanced principles and practices of prioritizing, planning and organizing work; advanced clerical methods of researching, gathering, organizing and reporting data; standard analytical principles and processes; personal computer systems and general office computer software; public relations techniques; advanced filing and record keeping systems; complex correspondence and report formats; principals and techniques of supervision and training; basic principles of staff planning and utilization. ABILITY Research, interpret, and apply basic provisions of various federal and state codes and regulations relating to the administration of elections and registration of voters; perform quasi-administrative/analytical work related to various specialized office activities; review and compare documents for completeness and accuracy; evaluate and establish priorities; gather, organize, input and maintain complex information, including program-specific data; provide/obtain detailed information to/from others as appropriate, including confidential and/or otherwise sensitive information; utilize advanced office procedures and equipment; follow complex oral and written procedures and directions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others, even in difficult situations; communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing; perform advanced arithmetical operations; supervise others. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility -Frequent operation of a data entry device, repetitive motion, sitting for long periods, walking; occasional standing, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, climbing, driving; Lifting -Frequently 5 pounds or less; occasionally 5 to 30 pounds; Visual -Constant good overall vision and reading/close-up work; frequent color perception and use of eye/hand coordination; occasional use of depth perception and peripheral vision; Hearing/Talking -Frequent hearing of normal speech, hearing/talking on the telephone, talking in person; Emotional/Psychological -Frequent decision making, concentration, and public contact; Special Requirements -Some assignments may require working weekends, nights, and/or occasional overtime; Environmental -Occasional exposure to 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 Employees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit which is represented by SEIU Local 1021 . 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 also available. 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/Employee 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 Employee may purchase additional term life insurance 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 Law 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. Holidays : Effective July 1, 2017, all civil service status employees earn 14 paid holidays each year. Please see the appopriate MOU for details regarding holidays, accruals, use, and cashability of accrued time. 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 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. Job Sharing : Employees 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 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 orranks 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 fillingnine 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 currentemployment opportunitiesplease callour 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: 1/22/2021 11:59:00 PM
Alameda County
Pleasanton, California, United States
Introduction THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended. Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed supplemental questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Failure to submit the supplemental questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will only be accepted on-line. DESCRIPTION THE POSITION Under the general direction and supervision of an attorney, performs a variety of specialized paralegal functions including some combination of the following: drafts legal documents; conducts legal research and prepares written memoranda; prepares documents for use in pretrial and trial proceedings; creates and maintains legal files, trial notebooks, and indices; supervises case and file management systems; and performs related work as required. Positions in this classification are located in the Office of the County Counsel and in the Department of Child Support Services (DCSS). The position requires the incumbent to perform at the journey level with a high degree of independence and discretion and where complex technical legal knowledge is applied. The position requires the incumbent to work with sensitive and confidential materials. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE •Has a passion for public service and a desire to learn and grow within the assigned Agency/Department. •Demonstrates a high degree of customer interaction and maintains effective relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds, interpersonal styles, abilities, and motivations. •Demonstrates professionalism, courtesy, tact, and empathy. •Possesses exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, focused on conveying information clearly, interviewing for information, and facilitating understanding. •Has experience conducting administrative law hearings and drafting legal memoranda, briefs, stipulations, responses, and declarations. •Is a self-starter with the ability to learn and apply new information and adapt to new situations quickly. •Is an effective time-manager who can prioritize multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and shift gears when necessary. •Is an analytical thinker who enjoys seeking and synthesizing information from a variety of sources in an objective, unbiased manner to reach conclusions, provide recommendations, or problem solve. •Displays and promotes high standards of ethical conduct and behaviors consistent with agency and governmental standards; works with a high degree of personal integrity and maintains confidentiality of sensitive information. The Civil Paralegal working in theDepartment of Child Support Services will have familiarity working within any of the following areas of law: family, probate, bankruptcy, tax and workers' compensation as well as, experience preparing support calculations. Please CLICK HERE for the full job description. The current vacancy is in the Department of Child Support Services. To learn more about the Department of Child Support Services CLICK HERE . To learn more about the County Counsel Department CLICK HERE . Please note that the eligible list resulting from this recruitment and selection process may be utilized for future vacancies which may arise within the next year. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EITHER I Education : Certification of completion from an American Bar Association certified paralegal program. AND Experience : The equivalent of three (3) years of full-time progressively responsible experience in a position where the work is of a paralegal nature in a legal setting. OR II Education : Graduation from an American Bar Association accredited law school. AND Experience : The equivalent of two (2) years of full-time progressively responsible experience as a paralegal, law clerk or attorney in a legal setting. OR III Experience : The equivalent of four (4) years of full-time progressively responsible experience as a paralegal, law clerk or attorney in a legal setting. License : Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required. Special Requirements for positions located in the DCSS: A thorough pre-employment background investigation, including fingerprinting, will be conducted of all candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of employment to ensure suitability for child support related work. NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NOTE: The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of : Methods and techniques of legal research, legal source materials, discovery and fact investigation. California Code of Civil Procedure. Court regulations, procedures, and legal processes. Principles of legal writing. Legal terminology. Effective interviewing techniques. Methods and techniques for pretrial and trial preparation. Document preparation techniques. Positions at the DCSS : Knowledge of California Family Code. Understand and analyze financial information pertinent to the calculation of child support and perform accurate mathematical calculations. Ability to : Comprehend, digest and summarize complex legal documents. Identify and analyze legal issues. Interpret and apply relevant legal codes, statutory procedures and requirements. Communicate clearly and concisely in both written and oral form. Create and maintain file and case management systems. Use computers and related software applications including, but not limited to, Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Lexis Advance, or other legal software. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS The examination will consist of the following steps: 1) A review of candidates' applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. 2) A review of candidates' Supplemental Questionnaires to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process. 3) An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the "What You Need to Know" section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . Selection Plan Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency. TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN Deadline for Filing 5:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 16, 2021 Review of Minimum Qualifications: February 26, 2021 Review of Supplemental Questionnaire for Best Qualified: March 24, 2021 Oral Examination: Week of April 5, 2021 We Reserve the Right to Make Changes to the Announced Recruitment & Selection Plan Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County's Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 11 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Management Paid Leave** Catastrophic Sick Leave Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. ** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave. Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @acgov.org and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the 'My applications' button on the Current Job Openings page. Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box Noreply@jobaps.com are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs . You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the bulletin for the recruitment for which you have applied. Sandy Kim, Human Resources Analyst Human Resource Services, County of Alameda Sandy.Kim@acgov.org (510) 272-6470 www.acgov.org/hrs DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.Closing Date/Time: 2/16/2021 5:00:00 PM
Introduction THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended. Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed supplemental questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Failure to submit the supplemental questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will only be accepted on-line. DESCRIPTION THE POSITION Under the general direction and supervision of an attorney, performs a variety of specialized paralegal functions including some combination of the following: drafts legal documents; conducts legal research and prepares written memoranda; prepares documents for use in pretrial and trial proceedings; creates and maintains legal files, trial notebooks, and indices; supervises case and file management systems; and performs related work as required. Positions in this classification are located in the Office of the County Counsel and in the Department of Child Support Services (DCSS). The position requires the incumbent to perform at the journey level with a high degree of independence and discretion and where complex technical legal knowledge is applied. The position requires the incumbent to work with sensitive and confidential materials. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE •Has a passion for public service and a desire to learn and grow within the assigned Agency/Department. •Demonstrates a high degree of customer interaction and maintains effective relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds, interpersonal styles, abilities, and motivations. •Demonstrates professionalism, courtesy, tact, and empathy. •Possesses exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, focused on conveying information clearly, interviewing for information, and facilitating understanding. •Has experience conducting administrative law hearings and drafting legal memoranda, briefs, stipulations, responses, and declarations. •Is a self-starter with the ability to learn and apply new information and adapt to new situations quickly. •Is an effective time-manager who can prioritize multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and shift gears when necessary. •Is an analytical thinker who enjoys seeking and synthesizing information from a variety of sources in an objective, unbiased manner to reach conclusions, provide recommendations, or problem solve. •Displays and promotes high standards of ethical conduct and behaviors consistent with agency and governmental standards; works with a high degree of personal integrity and maintains confidentiality of sensitive information. The Civil Paralegal working in theDepartment of Child Support Services will have familiarity working within any of the following areas of law: family, probate, bankruptcy, tax and workers' compensation as well as, experience preparing support calculations. Please CLICK HERE for the full job description. The current vacancy is in the Department of Child Support Services. To learn more about the Department of Child Support Services CLICK HERE . To learn more about the County Counsel Department CLICK HERE . Please note that the eligible list resulting from this recruitment and selection process may be utilized for future vacancies which may arise within the next year. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EITHER I Education : Certification of completion from an American Bar Association certified paralegal program. AND Experience : The equivalent of three (3) years of full-time progressively responsible experience in a position where the work is of a paralegal nature in a legal setting. OR II Education : Graduation from an American Bar Association accredited law school. AND Experience : The equivalent of two (2) years of full-time progressively responsible experience as a paralegal, law clerk or attorney in a legal setting. OR III Experience : The equivalent of four (4) years of full-time progressively responsible experience as a paralegal, law clerk or attorney in a legal setting. License : Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required. Special Requirements for positions located in the DCSS: A thorough pre-employment background investigation, including fingerprinting, will be conducted of all candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of employment to ensure suitability for child support related work. NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NOTE: The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of : Methods and techniques of legal research, legal source materials, discovery and fact investigation. California Code of Civil Procedure. Court regulations, procedures, and legal processes. Principles of legal writing. Legal terminology. Effective interviewing techniques. Methods and techniques for pretrial and trial preparation. Document preparation techniques. Positions at the DCSS : Knowledge of California Family Code. Understand and analyze financial information pertinent to the calculation of child support and perform accurate mathematical calculations. Ability to : Comprehend, digest and summarize complex legal documents. Identify and analyze legal issues. Interpret and apply relevant legal codes, statutory procedures and requirements. Communicate clearly and concisely in both written and oral form. Create and maintain file and case management systems. Use computers and related software applications including, but not limited to, Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Lexis Advance, or other legal software. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS The examination will consist of the following steps: 1) A review of candidates' applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. 2) A review of candidates' Supplemental Questionnaires to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process. 3) An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the "What You Need to Know" section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . Selection Plan Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency. TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN Deadline for Filing 5:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 16, 2021 Review of Minimum Qualifications: February 26, 2021 Review of Supplemental Questionnaire for Best Qualified: March 24, 2021 Oral Examination: Week of April 5, 2021 We Reserve the Right to Make Changes to the Announced Recruitment & Selection Plan Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County's Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 11 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Management Paid Leave** Catastrophic Sick Leave Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. ** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave. Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @acgov.org and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the 'My applications' button on the Current Job Openings page. Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box Noreply@jobaps.com are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs . You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the bulletin for the recruitment for which you have applied. Sandy Kim, Human Resources Analyst Human Resource Services, County of Alameda Sandy.Kim@acgov.org (510) 272-6470 www.acgov.org/hrs DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.Closing Date/Time: 2/16/2021 5:00:00 PM
