Monterey County Human Resources
Salinas, California, United States
Position Description Senior Animal Control Officer $4,514 - $6,166 per Month Final Filing Date: September 23, 2024 Exam # 24/34C02/08PH SUMMARY OF POSITION Animal Services Bureau is looking for a dynamic and motivated Senior Animal Control Officer (ACO) to provide daily oversight and direction to the Field Services team as they all work to enforce local animal control ordinance and ensure the humane treatment of animals. An ideal candidate will have prior ACO experience, excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) and leadership skills that allow them to be an example as well as provide guidance to staff. It is also important that this person have excellent customer service skills and can demonstrate compassion to both animals and their people. In additional to field assignments and the oversight of the field services team, the Senior ACO will also provide some oversight on the department’s permit programs, potentially dangerous dog/vicious dog investigations and rabies control program. This position will initially start as a Monday - Friday shift but may transition to a Tuesday - Saturday shift as the needs of the department grow. Hitchcock Road Animal Services is a Joint Power Agency between the County of Monterey and City of Salinas. The County of Monterey acts as the lead agency and all employees are hired by the County of Monterey. While protecting, promoting, and enhancing the health, safety, and quality of life for companion animals and people within Monterey County, Animal Services performs duties that include field services for the impoundment of animals roaming at large; the treatment, control, and prevention of rabies in animals; the permitting of kennels, pet shops, rooster keeping in Monterey County; as well as responding to animal nuisance and code issues such as aggressive animals, dog barking, animal bites and enforcement of local animal related ordinances. Animal services also provides animal sheltering for stray and lost animals found in the County of Monterey, City of Salinas and other contracting cities; pet licensing for dogs and cats as required by state and local ordinances; veterinary services for care of and spay/neuter of animals that are housed within the shelter; and volunteer and education services that has a robust volunteer program and provides education and community outreach to increase and promote responsible pet ownership and HRAS services. The Eligible List established by this recruitment process will be used to fill current and future vacancies, both regular and temporary, as they arise. Examples of Duties Assists Animal Services Supervisor (Control) with planning, scheduling, assigning, and monitoring daily activities of Animal Control Officers; oversees the daily operation of animal control activities, a 24-7 operation, in the absence of the Animal Services Supervisor - Field; reports to the supervisor periodically on individual work accomplishments, problems, progress in mastering tasks and work processes, and training needs. Conducts the more complex vicious dog investigations or oversees investigations performed by other officers; recommends actions to be taken by the Department regarding the continued maintenance of declared vicious dogs; impounds repeat offending vicious dogs and/or issues citations to owners/custodians. Administers breeding/boarding kennel permit process. Inspects facilities; approves or denies application; issues permits and licenses and collects fees. Provides and assists supervisor with on-the-job training and instructions to subordinate staff; provides input to performance evaluations and makes recommendations to the supervisor/manager regarding recognition of outstanding performance and performance improvement required. Ensures that staff members are aware of and in compliance with established safety practices and procedures. Patrols an assigned geographical area of the County, provides technical support to other animal control officers in the field, and assists less experienced Animal Control Officers in the performance of duties; works with a member of the Sheriff’s Department on highly charged matters such as dog attacks, cruelty to animals, etc. Responds to and investigates complaints concerning possible violations of animal control laws. Issues citations for violations of animal control and licensing laws. Captures and impounds stray, injured, unlicensed, vicious or quarantined animals, euthanizes severely injured animals in the field which are too agonal to transport to a veterinary hospital. Participates in rabies control programs. To view the complete job description, please visit the Monterey County website: Senior Animal Control Officer Examples of Experience/Education/Training THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Thorough Knowledge of: Methods and techniques used in the capture, control, care handling and disposal of various breeds of animals. Physical and behavioral characteristics, normal and abnormal animal behavior. Causes, symptoms and the safe handling of rabid animals; protective legal regulations for this disease; required quarantine reports and procedures. County ordinances and State laws related to the control, protection, and licensing of animals including Fish and Game, Agriculture, Health and Safety, Business and Professional, Penal, etc., related to animals. Care and feeding of common breeds of cats and dogs . Some Knowledge of: Basic practices and techniques in leading a work crew including assist and organize team to accomplish work; coach, facilitate, solve work problems, and recommend disciplinary measures as needed. Skill and Ability to: Plan and organize own work and work independently on specialized assignments. Train new staff in proper control and licensing of animals, and in the care of impounded animals. Quickly assess a situation and take appropriate action. Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Recognize symptoms of rabies and other animal diseases. Read and interpret regulatory provisions. Humanely and safely handle frightened, injured, ill and/or aggressive animals. Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, in order to understand and carry out oral and written directions, and prepare clear, complete reports. EXAMPLES OF EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAINING Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is: Two (2) years of experience performing a variety of animal control duties in a class comparable to the classification of Animal Control Officer with Monterey County. Additional Information CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting. Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority. Requires satisfactory completion of PC 832 training in Search, Seizure, Arrest and Firearms within 6 months of hire according to Penal Code 830.9. Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency. Ability to exercise tact, self-restraint, good judgment and strategy in dealing with members of the general public, including individuals who may be angry, hostile or distraught; and to promote the good will of the public by acting with courtesy when dealing with difficult and potentially explosive animal control situations. Ability to tolerate and implement the destruction of animals. Pursuant to Section 2039 of the State of California Code of Regulations, Title 16, successful completion of euthanasia training and certification is required for positions in this class at the time of hire. Pursuant to California Penal Code 830.9 successful completion of a course in the exercise of powers of arrest pursuant to Section 832. BENEFITS: The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Bargaining Unit J Benefit Summary Sheet . This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing. NOTES: As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary. APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURES Apply on-line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty by the final filing date of Monday, September 23, 2024, at 11:59 PM (PST) OR Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting: Michelle Cazola Monterey County Health Department Attn: Human Resources Division 1270 Natividad Road Salinas, CA 93906. Phone: (831) 755-4519 Fax: (831) 796-8682 The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include: A completed County of Monterey Employment Application Responses to the Supplemental Questions Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Jeremy Hathaway, Human Resources Management Analyst I, at (831) 755 - 4749 or hathawayj@countyofmonterey.gov. http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/human-resources/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summary-sheet Closing Date/Time: 9/23/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Aug 22, 2024
Full Time
Position Description Senior Animal Control Officer $4,514 - $6,166 per Month Final Filing Date: September 23, 2024 Exam # 24/34C02/08PH SUMMARY OF POSITION Animal Services Bureau is looking for a dynamic and motivated Senior Animal Control Officer (ACO) to provide daily oversight and direction to the Field Services team as they all work to enforce local animal control ordinance and ensure the humane treatment of animals. An ideal candidate will have prior ACO experience, excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) and leadership skills that allow them to be an example as well as provide guidance to staff. It is also important that this person have excellent customer service skills and can demonstrate compassion to both animals and their people. In additional to field assignments and the oversight of the field services team, the Senior ACO will also provide some oversight on the department’s permit programs, potentially dangerous dog/vicious dog investigations and rabies control program. This position will initially start as a Monday - Friday shift but may transition to a Tuesday - Saturday shift as the needs of the department grow. Hitchcock Road Animal Services is a Joint Power Agency between the County of Monterey and City of Salinas. The County of Monterey acts as the lead agency and all employees are hired by the County of Monterey. While protecting, promoting, and enhancing the health, safety, and quality of life for companion animals and people within Monterey County, Animal Services performs duties that include field services for the impoundment of animals roaming at large; the treatment, control, and prevention of rabies in animals; the permitting of kennels, pet shops, rooster keeping in Monterey County; as well as responding to animal nuisance and code issues such as aggressive animals, dog barking, animal bites and enforcement of local animal related ordinances. Animal services also provides animal sheltering for stray and lost animals found in the County of Monterey, City of Salinas and other contracting cities; pet licensing for dogs and cats as required by state and local ordinances; veterinary services for care of and spay/neuter of animals that are housed within the shelter; and volunteer and education services that has a robust volunteer program and provides education and community outreach to increase and promote responsible pet ownership and HRAS services. The Eligible List established by this recruitment process will be used to fill current and future vacancies, both regular and temporary, as they arise. Examples of Duties Assists Animal Services Supervisor (Control) with planning, scheduling, assigning, and monitoring daily activities of Animal Control Officers; oversees the daily operation of animal control activities, a 24-7 operation, in the absence of the Animal Services Supervisor - Field; reports to the supervisor periodically on individual work accomplishments, problems, progress in mastering tasks and work processes, and training needs. Conducts the more complex vicious dog investigations or oversees investigations performed by other officers; recommends actions to be taken by the Department regarding the continued maintenance of declared vicious dogs; impounds repeat offending vicious dogs and/or issues citations to owners/custodians. Administers breeding/boarding kennel permit process. Inspects facilities; approves or denies application; issues permits and licenses and collects fees. Provides and assists supervisor with on-the-job training and instructions to subordinate staff; provides input to performance evaluations and makes recommendations to the supervisor/manager regarding recognition of outstanding performance and performance improvement required. Ensures that staff members are aware of and in compliance with established safety practices and procedures. Patrols an assigned geographical area of the County, provides technical support to other animal control officers in the field, and assists less experienced Animal Control Officers in the performance of duties; works with a member of the Sheriff’s Department on highly charged matters such as dog attacks, cruelty to animals, etc. Responds to and investigates complaints concerning possible violations of animal control laws. Issues citations for violations of animal control and licensing laws. Captures and impounds stray, injured, unlicensed, vicious or quarantined animals, euthanizes severely injured animals in the field which are too agonal to transport to a veterinary hospital. Participates in rabies control programs. To view the complete job description, please visit the Monterey County website: Senior Animal Control Officer Examples of Experience/Education/Training THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Thorough Knowledge of: Methods and techniques used in the capture, control, care handling and disposal of various breeds of animals. Physical and behavioral characteristics, normal and abnormal animal behavior. Causes, symptoms and the safe handling of rabid animals; protective legal regulations for this disease; required quarantine reports and procedures. County ordinances and State laws related to the control, protection, and licensing of animals including Fish and Game, Agriculture, Health and Safety, Business and Professional, Penal, etc., related to animals. Care and feeding of common breeds of cats and dogs . Some Knowledge of: Basic practices and techniques in leading a work crew including assist and organize team to accomplish work; coach, facilitate, solve work problems, and recommend disciplinary measures as needed. Skill and Ability to: Plan and organize own work and work independently on specialized assignments. Train new staff in proper control and licensing of animals, and in the care of impounded animals. Quickly assess a situation and take appropriate action. Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Recognize symptoms of rabies and other animal diseases. Read and interpret regulatory provisions. Humanely and safely handle frightened, injured, ill and/or aggressive animals. Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, in order to understand and carry out oral and written directions, and prepare clear, complete reports. EXAMPLES OF EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAINING Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is: Two (2) years of experience performing a variety of animal control duties in a class comparable to the classification of Animal Control Officer with Monterey County. Additional Information CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting. Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority. Requires satisfactory completion of PC 832 training in Search, Seizure, Arrest and Firearms within 6 months of hire according to Penal Code 830.9. Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency. Ability to exercise tact, self-restraint, good judgment and strategy in dealing with members of the general public, including individuals who may be angry, hostile or distraught; and to promote the good will of the public by acting with courtesy when dealing with difficult and potentially explosive animal control situations. Ability to tolerate and implement the destruction of animals. Pursuant to Section 2039 of the State of California Code of Regulations, Title 16, successful completion of euthanasia training and certification is required for positions in this class at the time of hire. Pursuant to California Penal Code 830.9 successful completion of a course in the exercise of powers of arrest pursuant to Section 832. BENEFITS: The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Bargaining Unit J Benefit Summary Sheet . This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing. NOTES: As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary. APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURES Apply on-line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty by the final filing date of Monday, September 23, 2024, at 11:59 PM (PST) OR Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting: Michelle Cazola Monterey County Health Department Attn: Human Resources Division 1270 Natividad Road Salinas, CA 93906. Phone: (831) 755-4519 Fax: (831) 796-8682 The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include: A completed County of Monterey Employment Application Responses to the Supplemental Questions Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Jeremy Hathaway, Human Resources Management Analyst I, at (831) 755 - 4749 or hathawayj@countyofmonterey.gov. http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/human-resources/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summary-sheet Closing Date/Time: 9/23/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL E XAM NUMBER: O2982I TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY FILING TYPE: OPEN CONTINUOUS Filing begins on March 2, 2023 at 8:00 am PT and will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. DEFINITION: Assists management by providing supervision and training of all assigned personnel. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class serve as assistant to the Animal Control Manager and assume charge of the shelter in the absence of the manager. Incumbents must utilize a knowledge of the principles of supervision; a thorough knowledge of animal diseases, sanitation, care and treatment; State laws, County ordinances, city codes and ordinances, and their enforcement; departmental procedures regarding the impoundment, treatment and sheltering of domestic and wild animals; the placement of stray or abandoned animals; and courtroom and hearing procedures. Essential Job Functions Reviews the workload in progress at the Animal Care Center/Shelter and in the field; revises priorities and deployment of personnel as necessary to ensure compliance with departmental practices and procedures. Reviews field reports and citations prepared by Animal Control Officers for completeness and accuracy, makes necessary corrections, and refers reports to higher-level personnel, as required. Makes shift inspections of Animal Care Center/Shelter facilities and equipment for conformance with regulations and procedures pertinent to sanitation, feeding, care and quarantine of animals; initiates correction by the Animal Care Center/Shelter staff or refers the problem to higher-level personnel, as necessary. Reviews the more-complex cases involving enforcement of animal control regulations which are likely to require knowledge of court decisions or intent of the law. Conduct staff training using departmentally approved material for Animal Care Center/Shelter personnel on such subjects as animal care, ordinance intent, loading livestock and capture of animals as needed. Reviews and assesses the performance of staff; prepares performance evaluations. Assists and advises Animal Control Officers with enforcement and investigative problems; supervises or performs captures requiring the use of a tranquilizer gun. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Four years of experience enforcing animal care and control laws, including the investigation of violations and court prosecution for an animal control/regulatory agency. One year of the experience must have been at the level of Animal Control Officer III* for an animal control/regulatory agency - AND - Possession of certification indicating successful completion of training program per California Penal Code Section 832**. * Experience at the level of Animal Control Officer III refers to experience serving as lead Animal Control Officer by assisting in the operation of an Animal Care Center/Shelter and in enforcing State, County, and City codes and ordinances governing animal control functions such as animal care, field enforcement, shelter maintenance, licensing, and related assignments. ** A copy of a P.C. 832 Certificate indicating successful completion of training program per California Penal Code Section 832 must be attach with the application at the time of filing. NOTE: If you are unable to attach the required documents, you must either email them to SPerez@animalcare.lacounty.gov or fax them to (562) 422-3187 within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing. Please include exam number and exam title. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required. Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain a copy of his/her driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant's driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted or revoked. PHYSICAL CLASS: 4 - Arduous: Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity. Out-of-class work experience in the service of the County of Los Angeles will not be accepted for this examination. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT : PART I: This exam will consist of a multiple choice and/or simulation assessment, weighted 60% measuring: Analyzing Information Demonstrating Empathy Sharing Knowledge and Guidance Controlling Emotions Management Judgement Management Potential Achievement Responsibility Willingness to Learn Maintaining Good Working Relationships Learning Quickly Generating New Ideas Using Time Efficiently Working to High Quality Standards Adapting to Change Verbal Ability Deductive Reasoning THESE ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. PART II: A Training and Experience Evaluation, weighted 40% that will assess professional technical knowledge and safety awareness. Applicants must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on Part I - Multiple Choice and/or Simulation Assessments test in order to proceed to Part II - evaluation of Training & Experience Candidates must meet the Minimum Requirements and achieve a combined passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible list. NOTE: All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add sperez@animalcare.lacounty.gov, info@governmentjobs.com , talentcentral@shl.com , noreply@proctoru.com and donot-reply@amcatmail.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Transfer of Test Components: Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their scores automatically transferred to this examination. This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test scores may be transferred. Test Preparation Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary. An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ . Please click on "Find A Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section. Additional online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests/ . You can also access test preparation for the computerized portion of the test by going to http://www.shldirect.com/practice_tests.html . Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. Test scores cannot be given over the telephone. SPECIAL INFORMATION: Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. This position requires lifting of extremely heavy objects. Physical fitness for this position will be determined in a medical examination. VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Animal Care and Control Care Centers throughout Los Angeles County. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of successful candidates will be placed on the Eligible Register for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. No Person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification and minimum requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT BE sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be disqualified. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week and description of work performed. Resumes may be added to your application but cannot be substituted for the Experience portions of the County application nor for the completion and submission of the supplemental questions. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. COVID-19 Vaccination All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department. Department Contact Phone: (562) 256-7102 Department Contact Email: SPerez@animalcare.lacounty.gov ADA Coordinator Phone: (562) 256-7101 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 Alternate TTY Phone : (800) 897-0077 For detailed information, please click here
Jul 14, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL E XAM NUMBER: O2982I TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY FILING TYPE: OPEN CONTINUOUS Filing begins on March 2, 2023 at 8:00 am PT and will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. DEFINITION: Assists management by providing supervision and training of all assigned personnel. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class serve as assistant to the Animal Control Manager and assume charge of the shelter in the absence of the manager. Incumbents must utilize a knowledge of the principles of supervision; a thorough knowledge of animal diseases, sanitation, care and treatment; State laws, County ordinances, city codes and ordinances, and their enforcement; departmental procedures regarding the impoundment, treatment and sheltering of domestic and wild animals; the placement of stray or abandoned animals; and courtroom and hearing procedures. Essential Job Functions Reviews the workload in progress at the Animal Care Center/Shelter and in the field; revises priorities and deployment of personnel as necessary to ensure compliance with departmental practices and procedures. Reviews field reports and citations prepared by Animal Control Officers for completeness and accuracy, makes necessary corrections, and refers reports to higher-level personnel, as required. Makes shift inspections of Animal Care Center/Shelter facilities and equipment for conformance with regulations and procedures pertinent to sanitation, feeding, care and quarantine of animals; initiates correction by the Animal Care Center/Shelter staff or refers the problem to higher-level personnel, as necessary. Reviews the more-complex cases involving enforcement of animal control regulations which are likely to require knowledge of court decisions or intent of the law. Conduct staff training using departmentally approved material for Animal Care Center/Shelter personnel on such subjects as animal care, ordinance intent, loading livestock and capture of animals as needed. Reviews and assesses the performance of staff; prepares performance evaluations. Assists and advises Animal Control Officers with enforcement and investigative problems; supervises or performs captures requiring the use of a tranquilizer gun. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Four years of experience enforcing animal care and control laws, including the investigation of violations and court prosecution for an animal control/regulatory agency. One year of the experience must have been at the level of Animal Control Officer III* for an animal control/regulatory agency - AND - Possession of certification indicating successful completion of training program per California Penal Code Section 832**. * Experience at the level of Animal Control Officer III refers to experience serving as lead Animal Control Officer by assisting in the operation of an Animal Care Center/Shelter and in enforcing State, County, and City codes and ordinances governing animal control functions such as animal care, field enforcement, shelter maintenance, licensing, and related assignments. ** A copy of a P.C. 832 Certificate indicating successful completion of training program per California Penal Code Section 832 must be attach with the application at the time of filing. NOTE: If you are unable to attach the required documents, you must either email them to SPerez@animalcare.lacounty.gov or fax them to (562) 422-3187 within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing. Please include exam number and exam title. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required. Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain a copy of his/her driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant's driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted or revoked. PHYSICAL CLASS: 4 - Arduous: Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity. Out-of-class work experience in the service of the County of Los Angeles will not be accepted for this examination. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT : PART I: This exam will consist of a multiple choice and/or simulation assessment, weighted 60% measuring: Analyzing Information Demonstrating Empathy Sharing Knowledge and Guidance Controlling Emotions Management Judgement Management Potential Achievement Responsibility Willingness to Learn Maintaining Good Working Relationships Learning Quickly Generating New Ideas Using Time Efficiently Working to High Quality Standards Adapting to Change Verbal Ability Deductive Reasoning THESE ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. PART II: A Training and Experience Evaluation, weighted 40% that will assess professional technical knowledge and safety awareness. Applicants must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on Part I - Multiple Choice and/or Simulation Assessments test in order to proceed to Part II - evaluation of Training & Experience Candidates must meet the Minimum Requirements and achieve a combined passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible list. NOTE: All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add sperez@animalcare.lacounty.gov, info@governmentjobs.com , talentcentral@shl.com , noreply@proctoru.com and donot-reply@amcatmail.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Transfer of Test Components: Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their scores automatically transferred to this examination. This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test scores may be transferred. Test Preparation Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary. An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ . Please click on "Find A Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section. Additional online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests/ . You can also access test preparation for the computerized portion of the test by going to http://www.shldirect.com/practice_tests.html . Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. Test scores cannot be given over the telephone. SPECIAL INFORMATION: Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. This position requires lifting of extremely heavy objects. Physical fitness for this position will be determined in a medical examination. VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Animal Care and Control Care Centers throughout Los Angeles County. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of successful candidates will be placed on the Eligible Register for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. No Person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification and minimum requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT BE sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be disqualified. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week and description of work performed. Resumes may be added to your application but cannot be substituted for the Experience portions of the County application nor for the completion and submission of the supplemental questions. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. COVID-19 Vaccination All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department. Department Contact Phone: (562) 256-7102 Department Contact Email: SPerez@animalcare.lacounty.gov ADA Coordinator Phone: (562) 256-7101 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 Alternate TTY Phone : (800) 897-0077 For detailed information, please click here
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
Essential duties include, but are not limited to: respond to public inquiries; enforce City Codes, ordinances, vehicle codes, business license and abatement regulations; issue citations for violations of the municipal code, parking and ordinance violations; patrol the community for animal control services and coordinate disposition of animals; investigate delinquent business licenses; patrol community for City Code and parking violations; mark vehicles to determine parking time and arrange for vehicle tows; establish and maintain records, and case files, and process related notices and public hearing documents; may assist with the training of department staff; attend, participate, and may coordinate office hearings regarding Coden Enforcement matters; participate in enforcement activities with other agencies; attend, participate, and may coordinate various multi-agency task force (s) and committee meetings; prepare reports and forms, and may assist with Municipal Code amendment; perform related duties as assigned.
Jul 02, 2024
Part Time
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
Essential duties include, but are not limited to: respond to public inquiries; enforce City Codes, ordinances, vehicle codes, business license and abatement regulations; issue citations for violations of the municipal code, parking and ordinance violations; patrol the community for animal control services and coordinate disposition of animals; investigate delinquent business licenses; patrol community for City Code and parking violations; mark vehicles to determine parking time and arrange for vehicle tows; establish and maintain records, and case files, and process related notices and public hearing documents; may assist with the training of department staff; attend, participate, and may coordinate office hearings regarding Coden Enforcement matters; participate in enforcement activities with other agencies; attend, participate, and may coordinate various multi-agency task force (s) and committee meetings; prepare reports and forms, and may assist with Municipal Code amendment; perform related duties as assigned.
Come join our team! The City of Sedona is now accepting applications for two full-time Community Services Officers . This position supports the efforts of the police department by providing services and support to the community and other divisions within the department. This entry-level, civilian position supports sworn officers by handling service-oriented calls, performing security checks, and other duties. Weekends and holidays may be required as needed. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Investigate criminal activity as assigned and conduct CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) assessments for residents and businesses. 2. Investigate incidents not requiring an officer, such as private property collisions. 3. Interview victims and witnesses. 4. Assist the administrative sergeant with organizing Community Outreach Programs. 5. Conduct Mandatory Tow Hearings (ARS 28-3511) and release vehicles. 6. Review cases involving Mandatory Tows for proper impoundments of vehicles. 7. Assist citizens when information and/or directions are requested. 8. Patrol city parks and enforce park ordinances and rules when appropriate. Perform security checks on park properties and buildings. 9. Control vehicle traffic at collisions, special events, incident locations, and other times when manual traffic control is requested and/or required. 10. Enforce city ordinances through the use of warnings and citations when appropriate. Investigate reports of ordinance violations and take enforcement action when appropriate. 11. Respond to calls of injured and/or stray animals, barking dogs, leash and sanitation violations and take appropriate action. 12. Issue citations for violations of animal control ordinances. 13. Return wild animals to their natural habitat. 14. Conduct public presentations to local groups or community members regarding various topics pertaining to crime prevention, emergency preparedness, and animal control laws and ordinances. 15. Patrol city streets, roads, grounds, and parks in search of stray dogs and other domestic or wild animals; receive lost and found animal reports and assist animal owners in locating missing pets. 16. Capture and impound sick, injured, trapped, or vicious domestic and wild animals; quarantine animals involved in biting incidents; assist with euthanasia of sick and injured animals. 17. Prepare and maintain a variety of reports on animal related city code violations regarding activities performed and incidents observed; prepare written reports and a record of daily activity. 18. Prepare incidents and other official reports that arrive to the department telephonically, electronically, or walk-in on a non-priority basis; prepare for court cases and testify in court when required. 19. Assist patrol officers with field duties as required or requested such as waiting for tow trucks to arrive on scene. 20. Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner, provide information within the area of responsibility, and resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner. 21. Work in organized team efforts and assist in problem solving for continuous improvement in work efforts. 22. Assist with crowd control at special events and/or assist with DUI task force events when appropriate. 23. Provide guidance to Community Service Aides as needed. 24. Provide field training for new Community Service Officers and Community Service Aides. 25. Maintain regular attendance and punctuality. 26. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge, or ability to obtain knowledge within probationary period of: • SARA and CPTED models • Planning events and/or working with the public to reach a common goal. • Procedures and techniques for dealing with the public in a tactful but firm manner. • Traffic control techniques and traffic safety. • Pertinent codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations pertaining to zoning, nuisance, abatement, building safety, animal control and related areas. • Procedures involved in the enforcement of codes and regulations including methods and techniques of conducting and documenting field investigations. • Various breeds of dogs, cats, and other domestic animals. • Basic methods of animal collection and impoundment. • Euthanasia techniques and procedures. Ability to: • Work in organized team efforts and assist in problem solving work-related issues for continuous improvement in work efforts. • Encourage and facilitate environment for building team efforts and problem solving of work- related issues by employees. • Ensure necessary training and other technical support for building an environment that encourages teams and continuous improvement. • Enforce animal regulations. • Learn, interpret, and apply laws and regulations of the City related to animal control. • Perform a variety of animal control activities. • Prepare properly written reports and maintain an efficient record keeping system. • Learn and utilize correct handling and muzzling techniques. • Operate specialized animal control equipment including, traps and tranquilizer gun. • Administer animal first aid. • Prepare cases for prosecution. • Present accurate testimony in court. • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. • Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities. • Maintain mental capacity which allows for effective interaction and communication with others. • Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties. • Perform a full range of municipal code enforcement and compliance duties. EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be : Experience: Two years directly related experience in regulatory or enforcement duties; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Some experience in the handling of animals. Training: High school diploma or GED License or Certificate: • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license within three months of hire. • Possession of, or ability to obtain, an Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS) Level C TOC certification within six months or less of hire. WORKING CONDITIONS Environmental Conditions: Field, parking garage, and animal shelter environment; travel from site to site; exposure to a variety of domestic and wild animals; hazards associated with crime scenes as well as working in or near traffic; inclement weather conditions. Physical Conditions: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Essential and marginal functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking for prolonged periods of time; standing for prolonged periods of time; bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling; climbing with both legs and arms; operating motorized vehicles. BACKGROUND CHECK Applicants must pass an extensive background check. HOW TO APPLY Click here to apply for this outstanding job opportunity. BENEFIT INFORMATION The City of Sedona offers a competitive benefit package that includes: • Arizona State Retirement System • 100% City-paid health, dental and vision coverage for employee • Substantial contributions to health, dental and vision coverage for dependents • City provided $50,000 group term life insurance • Short-term disability • Ninety-six hours of PTO time • Generous vacation accrual rates • Eleven paid holidays • Deferred compensation - Optional IRS 457 plans • Wellness programs CONTACT INFORMATION pdrecruitment@sedonaaz.gov The City of Sedona is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at the City are based on business needs; job requirements; individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status; past or present military service; or any other status protected by law or regulation. Free viewers are required for some of the attached documents. They can be downloaded by clicking on the icons below. Acrobat Reader Windows Media Player Word Viewer Excel Viewer PowerPoint Viewer
Jul 09, 2024
Full Time
Come join our team! The City of Sedona is now accepting applications for two full-time Community Services Officers . This position supports the efforts of the police department by providing services and support to the community and other divisions within the department. This entry-level, civilian position supports sworn officers by handling service-oriented calls, performing security checks, and other duties. Weekends and holidays may be required as needed. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Investigate criminal activity as assigned and conduct CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) assessments for residents and businesses. 2. Investigate incidents not requiring an officer, such as private property collisions. 3. Interview victims and witnesses. 4. Assist the administrative sergeant with organizing Community Outreach Programs. 5. Conduct Mandatory Tow Hearings (ARS 28-3511) and release vehicles. 6. Review cases involving Mandatory Tows for proper impoundments of vehicles. 7. Assist citizens when information and/or directions are requested. 8. Patrol city parks and enforce park ordinances and rules when appropriate. Perform security checks on park properties and buildings. 9. Control vehicle traffic at collisions, special events, incident locations, and other times when manual traffic control is requested and/or required. 10. Enforce city ordinances through the use of warnings and citations when appropriate. Investigate reports of ordinance violations and take enforcement action when appropriate. 11. Respond to calls of injured and/or stray animals, barking dogs, leash and sanitation violations and take appropriate action. 12. Issue citations for violations of animal control ordinances. 13. Return wild animals to their natural habitat. 14. Conduct public presentations to local groups or community members regarding various topics pertaining to crime prevention, emergency preparedness, and animal control laws and ordinances. 15. Patrol city streets, roads, grounds, and parks in search of stray dogs and other domestic or wild animals; receive lost and found animal reports and assist animal owners in locating missing pets. 16. Capture and impound sick, injured, trapped, or vicious domestic and wild animals; quarantine animals involved in biting incidents; assist with euthanasia of sick and injured animals. 17. Prepare and maintain a variety of reports on animal related city code violations regarding activities performed and incidents observed; prepare written reports and a record of daily activity. 18. Prepare incidents and other official reports that arrive to the department telephonically, electronically, or walk-in on a non-priority basis; prepare for court cases and testify in court when required. 19. Assist patrol officers with field duties as required or requested such as waiting for tow trucks to arrive on scene. 20. Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner, provide information within the area of responsibility, and resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner. 21. Work in organized team efforts and assist in problem solving for continuous improvement in work efforts. 22. Assist with crowd control at special events and/or assist with DUI task force events when appropriate. 23. Provide guidance to Community Service Aides as needed. 24. Provide field training for new Community Service Officers and Community Service Aides. 25. Maintain regular attendance and punctuality. 26. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge, or ability to obtain knowledge within probationary period of: • SARA and CPTED models • Planning events and/or working with the public to reach a common goal. • Procedures and techniques for dealing with the public in a tactful but firm manner. • Traffic control techniques and traffic safety. • Pertinent codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations pertaining to zoning, nuisance, abatement, building safety, animal control and related areas. • Procedures involved in the enforcement of codes and regulations including methods and techniques of conducting and documenting field investigations. • Various breeds of dogs, cats, and other domestic animals. • Basic methods of animal collection and impoundment. • Euthanasia techniques and procedures. Ability to: • Work in organized team efforts and assist in problem solving work-related issues for continuous improvement in work efforts. • Encourage and facilitate environment for building team efforts and problem solving of work- related issues by employees. • Ensure necessary training and other technical support for building an environment that encourages teams and continuous improvement. • Enforce animal regulations. • Learn, interpret, and apply laws and regulations of the City related to animal control. • Perform a variety of animal control activities. • Prepare properly written reports and maintain an efficient record keeping system. • Learn and utilize correct handling and muzzling techniques. • Operate specialized animal control equipment including, traps and tranquilizer gun. • Administer animal first aid. • Prepare cases for prosecution. • Present accurate testimony in court. • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. • Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities. • Maintain mental capacity which allows for effective interaction and communication with others. • Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties. • Perform a full range of municipal code enforcement and compliance duties. EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be : Experience: Two years directly related experience in regulatory or enforcement duties; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Some experience in the handling of animals. Training: High school diploma or GED License or Certificate: • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license within three months of hire. • Possession of, or ability to obtain, an Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS) Level C TOC certification within six months or less of hire. WORKING CONDITIONS Environmental Conditions: Field, parking garage, and animal shelter environment; travel from site to site; exposure to a variety of domestic and wild animals; hazards associated with crime scenes as well as working in or near traffic; inclement weather conditions. Physical Conditions: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Essential and marginal functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking for prolonged periods of time; standing for prolonged periods of time; bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling; climbing with both legs and arms; operating motorized vehicles. BACKGROUND CHECK Applicants must pass an extensive background check. HOW TO APPLY Click here to apply for this outstanding job opportunity. BENEFIT INFORMATION The City of Sedona offers a competitive benefit package that includes: • Arizona State Retirement System • 100% City-paid health, dental and vision coverage for employee • Substantial contributions to health, dental and vision coverage for dependents • City provided $50,000 group term life insurance • Short-term disability • Ninety-six hours of PTO time • Generous vacation accrual rates • Eleven paid holidays • Deferred compensation - Optional IRS 457 plans • Wellness programs CONTACT INFORMATION pdrecruitment@sedonaaz.gov The City of Sedona is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at the City are based on business needs; job requirements; individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status; past or present military service; or any other status protected by law or regulation. Free viewers are required for some of the attached documents. They can be downloaded by clicking on the icons below. Acrobat Reader Windows Media Player Word Viewer Excel Viewer PowerPoint Viewer
Requirements MOS Code: 68T (Army) Education and Experience : A High School diploma, (GED) or higher and one (1) year of animal confined animal care and handling experience excluding personal pets, or six (6) months as an Animal Control Attendant. Licenses and Certificates : Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state. Obtain Euthanasia Technician Certification within six (6) months of appointment. Possess a Basic Animal Control Officer Certification or obtain within one (1) year of employment. General Purpose Under general supervision, canvasses assigned area to locate animals in violation of animal regulation laws/ordinances, captures and impounds animals, investigates complaints, and enforces animal regulation laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. Typical Duties Patrols assigned area to locate animals in violation of animal regulation laws/ordinances. Involves: captures biting, vicious, diseased, loose or stray animals with nets, ropes or other devices. Transports captured animals to impoundment facility. Removes animals from truck and places them in designated cages and completes impoundment reports. Investigates complaints and animal bite cases. Verifies animal licenses and rabies vaccinations. Examines captured animals for obvious injuries and transports injured animals. Aids in delivering animal brains for rabies examination. Conducts animal cruelty and nuisance investigations. Explains and enforces animal regulation laws, ordinances, policies, procedures, rules and regulations. Issues warnings or citations for violations and presents cases in court. Prepares and submits records and reports. Maintain and update automated record keeping and files. Maintain accurate documentation and tracking of violations and code enforcement activities. General Information For complete job specification click here . Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received. Important Note: The r equired Supplemental Questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score. Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending a review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for applicants who pass the Supplemental Questions exam. Per CSC Rules & Regulations, after review of the minimum qualifications for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam, a passing score, combined with applicable seniority points and veteran points, will be used to create a list of candidates. A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete. To qualify for this position, the required education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position. BENEFITS LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE The City of El Paso is a self-insured entity with a third-party administrator for Medical and Pharmacy benefits. Basic Life Insurance Coverage is available at no cost to eligible employees. Additional Life Insurance and coverage for your dependents are also available. Employees can select optional Dental, Vision, and Short Term Disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account (healthcare and/or dependent care for daycare expenses). All of these insurance and coverage options can be configured within a month of your new employee orientation date. An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health sessions, therapy, and more is available at no cost. A trained counselors are also available to help you and your dependents cope with life’s stressors so that you can live a happy productive lifestyle. The City’s Wellness Program seeks to promote better health and wellness amongst the workforce through various programs and incentives in which employees may choose to participate in, to include wellness education, fitness tests, biometric screenings, group fitness, health coaching and so much more! Keep Learning, Growing & Reinventing Yourself! The City of El Paso's Tuition Assistance Program encourages employee personal and professional development by sharing educational costs with those employees who have successfully completed their original probation, and in turn retain a skillful workforce. Each year, employees can obtain Tuition Assistance for Degree, Certifications, Continuing Education, and Books & Equipment. ELIGIBILITY FOR VACATION LEAVE All regular employees who are regularly scheduled to work on an average, a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week, who have held a position in the City Service for a period of six months from date of employment, shall be eligible for vacation allowance as hereinafter set forth. Part-time employees shall accrue vacation leave at a pro-rated amount of full-time entitlement based on the number of hours that they are scheduled to work. Employees covered by collective bargaining agreements shall accrue vacation as provided in the applicable agreement. Regular employees in the City Service shall accrue vacation credit at the following rates per pay period, calculated from the date of employment of each employee: For 0 - 5 years of service (12 days): 40 hour per week employees - 3.70 hours per biweekly pay period For >5 to 15 years of service (17 days): 40 hour per week employees - 5.24 hours per biweekly pay period For >15 or more years of service (20 days): 40 hour per week employees - 6.16 hours per biweekly pay period SICK LEAVE WITH PAY Employees shall be entitled to accrue sick leave with pay in accordance with the Rules of the Civil Service Commission. ACCIDENT WITH PAY LEAVE The Amended Section 4.4 of the Ordinance shall become effective upon adoption and shall apply to occupational injuries and occupational diseases occurring on and after date of adoption. Occupational injuries and occupational diseases occurring before such date will be governed by the Ordinance in effect at the time of the date of injury or disease. PREGNANCY LEAVE A) Pregnancy shall be treated the same as any other temporary physical disability. B) An employee on pregnancy leave shall use accumulated and unused regular sick leave time and then (unless granted use of special sick leave) shall be on leave without pay, unless the employee chooses to use any accumulated and unused annual leave. C) An employee going on pregnancy leave shall give written notice to her department head with appropriate medical verification. Before returning to work from pregnancy leave, the individual will provide appropriate medical documentation releasing the employee to return to work, as is required for any individual who has been on leave for a temporary physical disability. LEGAL HOLIDAYS The following days are hereby declared legal holidays for all the City departments, provided that the provisions of this section shall not apply to members of the Fire Department whose duties are to prevent or extinguish fires, or to members of the Police Department whose duties are those of law enforcement: (Amended 10/03/95) 1.First day of January (New Year's Day) 2.Third Monday in January (Martin Luther King Holiday) 3. Thirty-first day in March(Cesar Chavez Day) 4.Last Monday in May (Memorial Day) 5. June 19 (Juneteenth) 6.Fourth day of July (Independence Day) 7.First Monday in September (Labor Day) 8. Eleventh Day in November (Veteran's Day) 9.Fourth Thursday in November (Thanksgiving Day) 10. The Friday following the fourth Thursdayin November (Day after Thanksgiving) 11.Twenty-fifth Day in December (Christmas Day) 12.Employee's Birthday In addition to the above days, the following days are also declared to be legal holidays:1. Any day designated as a holiday by City Council.2. When any legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be considered a legal holiday.3. When any legal holiday falls on a Sunday, the following business day shall be considered a legal holiday. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Aug 02, 2024
Full Time
Requirements MOS Code: 68T (Army) Education and Experience : A High School diploma, (GED) or higher and one (1) year of animal confined animal care and handling experience excluding personal pets, or six (6) months as an Animal Control Attendant. Licenses and Certificates : Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state. Obtain Euthanasia Technician Certification within six (6) months of appointment. Possess a Basic Animal Control Officer Certification or obtain within one (1) year of employment. General Purpose Under general supervision, canvasses assigned area to locate animals in violation of animal regulation laws/ordinances, captures and impounds animals, investigates complaints, and enforces animal regulation laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. Typical Duties Patrols assigned area to locate animals in violation of animal regulation laws/ordinances. Involves: captures biting, vicious, diseased, loose or stray animals with nets, ropes or other devices. Transports captured animals to impoundment facility. Removes animals from truck and places them in designated cages and completes impoundment reports. Investigates complaints and animal bite cases. Verifies animal licenses and rabies vaccinations. Examines captured animals for obvious injuries and transports injured animals. Aids in delivering animal brains for rabies examination. Conducts animal cruelty and nuisance investigations. Explains and enforces animal regulation laws, ordinances, policies, procedures, rules and regulations. Issues warnings or citations for violations and presents cases in court. Prepares and submits records and reports. Maintain and update automated record keeping and files. Maintain accurate documentation and tracking of violations and code enforcement activities. General Information For complete job specification click here . Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received. Important Note: The r equired Supplemental Questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score. Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending a review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for applicants who pass the Supplemental Questions exam. Per CSC Rules & Regulations, after review of the minimum qualifications for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam, a passing score, combined with applicable seniority points and veteran points, will be used to create a list of candidates. A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete. To qualify for this position, the required education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position. BENEFITS LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE The City of El Paso is a self-insured entity with a third-party administrator for Medical and Pharmacy benefits. Basic Life Insurance Coverage is available at no cost to eligible employees. Additional Life Insurance and coverage for your dependents are also available. Employees can select optional Dental, Vision, and Short Term Disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account (healthcare and/or dependent care for daycare expenses). All of these insurance and coverage options can be configured within a month of your new employee orientation date. An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health sessions, therapy, and more is available at no cost. A trained counselors are also available to help you and your dependents cope with life’s stressors so that you can live a happy productive lifestyle. The City’s Wellness Program seeks to promote better health and wellness amongst the workforce through various programs and incentives in which employees may choose to participate in, to include wellness education, fitness tests, biometric screenings, group fitness, health coaching and so much more! Keep Learning, Growing & Reinventing Yourself! The City of El Paso's Tuition Assistance Program encourages employee personal and professional development by sharing educational costs with those employees who have successfully completed their original probation, and in turn retain a skillful workforce. Each year, employees can obtain Tuition Assistance for Degree, Certifications, Continuing Education, and Books & Equipment. ELIGIBILITY FOR VACATION LEAVE All regular employees who are regularly scheduled to work on an average, a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week, who have held a position in the City Service for a period of six months from date of employment, shall be eligible for vacation allowance as hereinafter set forth. Part-time employees shall accrue vacation leave at a pro-rated amount of full-time entitlement based on the number of hours that they are scheduled to work. Employees covered by collective bargaining agreements shall accrue vacation as provided in the applicable agreement. Regular employees in the City Service shall accrue vacation credit at the following rates per pay period, calculated from the date of employment of each employee: For 0 - 5 years of service (12 days): 40 hour per week employees - 3.70 hours per biweekly pay period For >5 to 15 years of service (17 days): 40 hour per week employees - 5.24 hours per biweekly pay period For >15 or more years of service (20 days): 40 hour per week employees - 6.16 hours per biweekly pay period SICK LEAVE WITH PAY Employees shall be entitled to accrue sick leave with pay in accordance with the Rules of the Civil Service Commission. ACCIDENT WITH PAY LEAVE The Amended Section 4.4 of the Ordinance shall become effective upon adoption and shall apply to occupational injuries and occupational diseases occurring on and after date of adoption. Occupational injuries and occupational diseases occurring before such date will be governed by the Ordinance in effect at the time of the date of injury or disease. PREGNANCY LEAVE A) Pregnancy shall be treated the same as any other temporary physical disability. B) An employee on pregnancy leave shall use accumulated and unused regular sick leave time and then (unless granted use of special sick leave) shall be on leave without pay, unless the employee chooses to use any accumulated and unused annual leave. C) An employee going on pregnancy leave shall give written notice to her department head with appropriate medical verification. Before returning to work from pregnancy leave, the individual will provide appropriate medical documentation releasing the employee to return to work, as is required for any individual who has been on leave for a temporary physical disability. LEGAL HOLIDAYS The following days are hereby declared legal holidays for all the City departments, provided that the provisions of this section shall not apply to members of the Fire Department whose duties are to prevent or extinguish fires, or to members of the Police Department whose duties are those of law enforcement: (Amended 10/03/95) 1.First day of January (New Year's Day) 2.Third Monday in January (Martin Luther King Holiday) 3. Thirty-first day in March(Cesar Chavez Day) 4.Last Monday in May (Memorial Day) 5. June 19 (Juneteenth) 6.Fourth day of July (Independence Day) 7.First Monday in September (Labor Day) 8. Eleventh Day in November (Veteran's Day) 9.Fourth Thursday in November (Thanksgiving Day) 10. The Friday following the fourth Thursdayin November (Day after Thanksgiving) 11.Twenty-fifth Day in December (Christmas Day) 12.Employee's Birthday In addition to the above days, the following days are also declared to be legal holidays:1. Any day designated as a holiday by City Council.2. When any legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be considered a legal holiday.3. When any legal holiday falls on a Sunday, the following business day shall be considered a legal holiday. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Description THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANYTIME AND WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED. The posted salary reflects the 7% increase effective October 1, 2023. An additional 6% salary increase will occur in October 2024. Increased County contributions to medical will be in effect starting January 1, 2024. I Under supervision, to work in a training capacity, learning to supervise inmates at the County Detention Facility and maintain facility security; to learn procedures and methods for the care, custody, and confinement of inmates; to oversee work details and leisure activities; to learn bailiff duties during court sessions; and to do related work as required. II Under direction, to supervise inmates at the County Detention Facility, according to state and County laws, regulations, and policies; to enforce facility rules and maintain facility security; to be responsible for the care, custody, and confinement of inmates during an assigned shift; to oversee work details and leisure activities; to perform bailiff duties during court sessions; to perform special assignments; and to do related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS I This is the entry and trainee level in the Correctional Officer class series. Incumbents work in a learning capacity performing Correctional Officer duties related to the care, custody, and confinement of inmates at the County Detention Facility. Incumbents may also learn bailiff functions. This class is distinguished from Correctional Officer II in that Correctional Officer II incumbents are expected to be fully trained and capable of performing assignments with minimal guidance and supervision. Advancement to the Correctional Officer II level is based on demonstrated proficiency in performing the assigned functions and is at the discretion of higher level supervisory or management staff. Receives direction from Correctional Sergeant, Sheriff’s Captain, or designee. II This is the advanced journey level in the Correctional Officer class series. This class is distinguished from Correctional Officer I by the fact that incumbents are expected to be fully trained and capable of performing assignments with minimal guidance and supervision. Incumbents perform the full scope of Correctional Officer duties, as well as special assignments such as serving as the Transport Coordinator for the Department, training other staff, be delegated “shift charge” responsibilities in the absence of a Correctional Sergeant or perform other specialized work. Receives direction from Correctional Sergeant, Sheriff’s Captain, or designee. Example of Duties Duties include but are not limited to those described below. Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law. I Duties include but are not limited to those described below. Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law. Assists with supervision of inmates in the County Detention Facility. May oversee inmates during leisure time activities and on work details. Checks work areas to ensure inmates are working on assigned projects. Ensures facilities, cells, and grounds are kept sanitary. Conducts periodic block checks. Learns procedures and performs searches of inmates. Performs searches of cells and other areas for contraband. Maintains discipline among inmates. Opens and censors incoming mail. Maintains and updates Detention Facility records. Responds to inquiries regarding inmate detention and Detention Facility policies within constraints of Department regulations. Learns to receive and book inmates. Learns fingerprinting and takes photographs; learns to assign prisoners to cells according to the facility classification plan; learns requirements and releases prisoners on proper authorization, returning personal property and clothing. May testify in court and before disciplinary boards. Delivers pre-packaged medications, according to specific instructions. Learns methods and procedures and investigates incidents and violations of rules at the facility for disciplinary reports and possible citation or arrest. Collects and secures evidence. May transport inmates to and from court, medical appointments, and other institutions. Supervises inmates and visitors during visiting hours. May learn and perform bailiff assignments. Serves warrants. Operates a centralized control system controlling access and movement in the facility. Other duties as assigned. II Supervises inmates in the County Detention Facility. Supervises inmates during leisure time activities and on work details. Checks work areas to ensure inmates are working on assigned projects. Ensures facilities, cells, and grounds are kept sanitary. Conducts periodic block checks. Performs searches of inmates. Performs searches of cells and other areas for contraband. Maintains discipline among inmates. Opens and censors incoming mail. Maintains and updates Detention Facility records. Responds to inquiries regarding inmate detention and Detention Facility policies within constraints of Department regulations. Receives and books inmates. Performs fingerprinting and takes photographs; assigns prisoners to cells according to the facility classification plan; releases prisoners on proper authorization, returning personal property and clothing. Testifies in court and before disciplinary boards. Delivers pre-packaged medications, according to specific instructions. Investigates incidents and violations of rules at the facility for disciplinary reports and possible citation or arrest. Collects and secures evidence. May transport inmates to and from court, medical appointments, and other institutions. Supervises inmates and visitors during visiting hours. May supervise, guard, and protect inmates during court sessions, maintaining responsibility for the general security of the courtroom. When serving as bailiff, follows directives of the presiding judge in carrying out court Orders; operates courtroom recording equipment. Calculates and prepares good time and work time credit reports for the courts. May provide security for juries during deliberations. Serves warrants. Operates a centralized control system controlling access and movement in the facility. Performs special assignments, such as serving as Transport Coordinator or providing training for other staff. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of education, training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be I Education: Must have a High School diploma or GED Experience: Some previous work experience within a correctional system is desirable. Special Requirements: Possession of a valid California Driver's License. Must be 21 years of age at the time of appointment. Completion of a Basic Jail Operations course approved by Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) within 12 months of appointment. Completion of the PC 832 Arrest and Firearms course within 12 months of appointment. Qualify for security clearance through a background investigation (including, but not limited to medical and psychological evaluations) and fingerprint check. Ability to work irregular hours including evenings, weekends and holidays, work stand-by, and work overtime as necessary. Ability to work directly with incarcerated person workers in a locked detention facility which enforces a “lock down, no hostages” policy. Ability to complete additional training as required and requalify to carry all duty firearms on a regular basis. Ability to maintain peace officer qualifications as required by the State of California. Must meet peace officer requirements pursuant to federal, state, and local law. In the event that an employee changes class, or if requirements are changed after initial appointment, employees may be required to submit to a background investigation. II Education: Must have a High School diploma or GED Experience: On year of previous professional law enforcement experience comparable to that of a Correctional Officer I with San Benito County. Special Requirements: Possession of, valid California Driver's License. Must be 21 years of age at the time of appointment. Possession of an appropriate STC Certified Adult Corrections Officer Core Course issued by the BSCC or an STC approved supplemental course with valid Basic Certificate issued by the P.O.S.T to be maintained throughout employment. Completion of the PC 832 and Arrest and Firearms issued by the P.O.S.T. Qualify for security clearance through a background investigation (including, but not limited to medical ) and evaluations) and fingerprint check. Ability to work irregular hours including evenings, weekends and holidays, work stand-by, and work overtime as necessary. Ability to work directly with incarcerated person workers in a locked detention facility which enforces a “lock down, no hostages” policy. Ability to complete additional training as required and requalify to carry all duty firearms on a regular basis. Ability to maintain peace officer qualifications as required by the State of California. Must meet peace officer requirements pursuant to federal, state, and local law. In the event that an employee changes class, or if requirements are changed after initial appointment, employees may be required to submit to a background investigation. Knowledge Of/Ability To I Knowledge of: Basic correctional procedures and inmate control problems. Good public relations techniques. First aid methods and techniques. Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work, including word processing, database, and spreadsheet software. Ability to: Learn the purposes, methods, and procedures for the care and custody of inmates at the San Benito County Detention Facility. Learn to perform a variety of corrections work. Read, understand, and interpret laws and regulations regarding operation of the County Detention Facility and the care and custody of inmates. Learn bailiff responsibilities and duties as assigned. Gather and organize data and information. Interview and secure information. Make independent judgments and adopt quick, effective, and responsible courses of action during emergencies. Prepare clear, comprehensive reports. Meet standards of adequate physical stature, endurance, and agility. Learn technical and tactical proficiency in the use and care of firearms as necessary. Effectively, tactfully, and courteously represent the Sheriff/Coroner Department with the public and other law enforcement agencies. Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs, including law enforcement information systems. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. II Knowledge of: San Benito County Detention Facility procedures, policies, and regulations. States and federal laws and regulations related to jail operations, booking procedures, and custody of inmates. Problems related to the care and custody of inmates. Duties and responsibilities of a bailiff. Recent court decisions affecting arrest procedures and the handling of suspects and detained persons. Good public relations techniques. Use and care of Department authorized equipment and firearms as assigned. First aid methods and techniques. Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work, including word processing, database, and spreadsheet software. Ability to: Perform a wide variety of correctional work, as well as special assignments. Read, understand, and interpret laws and regulations regarding operation of the County Detention Facility and the care and custody of inmates. Perform bailiff duties as assigned. Gather and organize data and information. Interview and secure information. Make independent judgments and adopt quick, effective, and responsible courses of action during emergencies. Maintain safety and determine risk factors inmates may impose on staff, other inmates, and the public. Prepare clear, comprehensive reports. Meet standards of adequate physical stature, endurance, and agility. Demonstrate technical and tactical proficiency in the use and care of firearms. Effectively, tactfully, and courteously represent the Sheriff/Coroner Department with the public and other law enforcement agencies. Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs, including law enforcement information systems. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Physical Requirements/Work Environment Work: is performed in an office and outdoor environments; work is performed in a variety of temperatures and weather conditions; unusual exposure to life threatening situations; continuous contact with other staff and the public. Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; climb stairs and ladders; maintain mental alertness during periods of inactivity; ability to stoop, kneel, and bend over; sufficient manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing in excess of 100 lbs with assistance; physical ability to sustain extra physical effort for a substantial period of time and restrain prisoners; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX. Disaster Service Workers: All San Benito County employees are designated “Disaster Service Workers” through state and local laws (CA Government Code Sec. 3100-3109 and Emergency Services Chapter 6 via adoption of local Ordinance No. 361 § 1, 2-25-75). As Disaster Service Workers, all County employees are expected to remain at work, or to report for work as soon as practicable, following significant emergency or disaster. Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Retirement Formula Local SAFETY 2.7@ 55 for new PERS Members Long Term Disability Vacation Based on Continued Years of Service Sick Leave 15 Days Annually 457 Deferred Compensation Credit Union Flexible Spending Account Employee Assistance Program Group Life Insurance Additional Optional Life Insurances & AD&D Tuition Reimbursement 01 I understand all County employees will be required to take an Oath of Office and will be called upon to act as Disaster Service Workers, when needed. Yes 02 The application and supplemental questionnaire must be completed fully. The following supplemental questions are used to help determine qualifications and eligibility to continue in the recruitment process. All education and experience used to answer the supplemental questions must be included on the education and work history portion of your application. Incomplete applications or supplemental questionnaires cannot be revised after submission and may be grounds for rejection. Responses such as "see resume" or "see application" or brief general statements will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications may be rejected. By clicking "I Accept" below, I certify that I understand and will follow the application instructions. Yes No 03 This position requires completion of the twelfth grade or equivalent. Please select below how you qualify. I have completed the twelfth grade and have a high school diploma. I have passed a GED equivalency exam. I did not graduate from high school or pass a GED equivalency exam, but I have attained a degree from an accredited college or university. 04 Please select which of the following you possess. Check all that apply. Note: Please attach copies of all certifications selected. Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Academy Certificate STC Certified Adult Corrections Officer Core Certificate 56-hour STC approved adult supplemental Core with valid POST Basic Certificate (Police Academy) PC 832 - Laws of Arrest PC 832 - Firearms A valid certificate of completion from a minimum 176-hour state-mandated STC Certified Adult Corrections Officer Core training program Passing Board of State Community Corrections (BSCC) Exam T-Score of 45 or higher within the last 12 months? None of the above 05 Do you possess a valid California Driver's License (CADL)? Yes, I possess a valid CADL No, I do not possess a CADL but I am WILLING AND ABLE to obtain a CADL prior to appointment to this position. No, I do not possess a CADL and I am UNABLE to obtain a CADL prior to appointment to this position. 06 This position requires the ability to work night shifts, weekends and holidays as assigned. Are you willing and able to meet these requirements? Note: Applicants who are unable to meet these requirements will be rejected from the selection process. Yes No 07 An applicant for this position MUST meet Peace Officer Status Requirements pursuant to state penal and government codes, including: (1) Be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship. (2) Be at least 21 years of age. (3) Not have been convicted of a felony. (4) Be fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose a criminal record. (5) Be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation. (6) Be a high school graduate, or pass the GED, or pass the CA High School Equivalency Exam, or have attained a two-year, four-year or advanced degree from an accredited college or university. (7) Be found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition that might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer. I have read the Peace Officer Status Requirements above and am ABLE to meet the requirements. I have read the Peace Officer Status Requirements above and am UNABLE to meet the requirements. 08 Did you comply with the Selective Service Registration as required by law? (This question only applies to male candidates) Female applicants select N/A. Yes No - Explain below why not N/A - Not applicable 09 Please indicate below why you did not comply with the Selective Service Registration as required by law. If you answered, "yes or N/A" to the question above, write "N/A." 10 Please check the box next to the question if your answer is yes. If your answer is no, DO NOT check the box. A). As an adult have you ever been arrested or charged with a criminal act, even if the charges were dismissed, dropped, reduced, or expunged? B). As an adult have you ever been detained for a criminal investigation, named as a suspect in a police report, held on suspicion, or questioned by the police, even as a victim or witness, excluding as Peace/Reserve Officers? C). Have you ever had a warrant issued for your arrest, or have you ever failed to appear in court on a criminal matter? D). Have you ever received a misdemeanor citation in lieu of going to jail? E). Have you ever been placed on formal or informal probation by the court? F). Are you currently on probation? G). Have you ever violated a condition of probation? H). Have you ever unlawfully carried a concealed weapon? I). Have you ever been denied a permit to carry a concealed weapon? J). As an adult have you ever been involved in forgery, or committed forgery (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? K). As an adult have you ever been involved in arson, or committed arson (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? L). As an adult have you ever been involved in theft of a vehicle or vehicle parts or committed theft of a vehicle or vehicle parts (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? M). As an adult have you ever been involved in theft from an employer (regardless of the value) or committed theft from an employer (regardless of the value), (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? N). As an adult have you ever been involved in theft of any kind (including shoplifting) regardless of the value or committed theft (including shoplifting) regardless of the value (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? O). As an adult have you ever been involved in rape, or committed rape (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? P). As an adult have you ever been involved in robbery or burglary, or committed robbery or burglary (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? Q). As an adult have you ever been involved in murder, homicide or attempted murder, or committed murder, homicide or attempted murder (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? R). As an adult have you ever been involved in displaying a weapon in a threatening manner to another person, or displayed a weapon in a threatening manner to another person (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? S). As an adult have you ever resisted arrest (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? T). As an adult have you ever been involved in illegal gambling, or committed illegal gambling (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? U). As an adult have you ever impersonated a peace officer, or been involved with impersonating a peace officer (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? V). As an adult have you ever been involved in prostitution, or committed prostitution (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? W). As an adult have you ever been involved in vandalism, or committed vandalism (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? X). As an adult, have you ever used, falsified or altered identification or used identification of another person (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? Y). As an adult have you ever been involved in blackmail or extortion, or committed blackmail or extortion (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? Z). As an adult have you ever been involved in kidnapping, or committed kidnapping (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? AA). As an adult have you ever discharged a firearm at a person or at a building (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? AB). As an adult have you ever exposed private parts in a manner intended to offend anyone (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? AC). As an adult have you ever looked into windows invading someone's privacy (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? AD). As an adult have you ever covered up a crime for someone (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? AE). As an adult have you ever had a restraining order filed against you (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? AF). As an adult have you ever violated a restraining order (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? AH). As an adult have you ever assisted in the escape of a prisoner from police custody (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? AI). As an adult have you ever offered a bribe to a public officer, and or public official (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? AJ). As an adult have you ever committed perjury (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? AK). As an adult have you ever committed welfare fraud (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? AL). As an adult, have you ever had sex with a person under the age of 18? AM). As an adult have you ever been arrested or taken to jail/detained while outside the United States (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? AN). As an adult have you ever been involved in a physical fight, confrontation, hazing or violent act (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? AO). As an adult have you ever been a member or an associate, or associated with a hate group (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? AP). As an adult have you ever tortured, maimed, abused or killed an animal for any reason other than when engaged in lawful hunting activity (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? AQ). Are you currently being investigated by any law enforcement agency for any suspected illegal activity? AR). As an adult have you ever been a member of, or associated with, a street, prison or neighborhood gang (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? AS). Have you ever accessed web sites on the internet to view child pornography or possessed material related to child pornography, excluding during the course of any official duties? AT). Have you ever belonged to an organization, ever subscribed to, regularly read or distributed magazines, newspapers, newsletters or other literature, ever accessed internet web sites, that advocated beliefs about inferiority, deviance, or need for elimination of groups on the basis of race, religion or sexual orientation? AW). Have you ever harassed someone on the basis of their sexual orientation, gender, race or ethnicity, or immigrant status (i.e. taunting, name-calling, threats, intentional humiliation, etc.)? AX). Have you ever committed any hate crimes on the basis of race, religion, immigrant status, gender, HIV/AIDS infection or sexual orientation (i.e. destruction of property motivated by bias or prejudice, written derogatory epithets during a vandalism or burglary, written/sent/verbalized derogatory epithets to another person or group, physical assault on the basis of personal characteristics, or withheld services, provided inferior service, evaluated employees/supervisors unfairly, etc.)? AY). Have you ever stalked another person (i.e. willfully, maliciously and repeatedly followed and harassed another person and seriously alarmed, annoyed, tormented, or terrorized that person, made unwanted repetitive phone calls, email, fax, letters, notes, watched someone without their knowledge, intentionally created fear in another person through various acts, violated a restraining order, etc.)? AZ). Have you ever assaulted another person in an intimate relationship or during the relationship's termination? BA). Have you ever mentally or emotionally abused a child (i.e. frequently called them hurtful names, threatened them, humiliated them, insulted them, intentionally tried to hurt their feelings or make them feel bad, etc.)? BB). Have you ever had unlawful sexual contact with a child (i.e. fondling, taking pornographic pictures, masturbating in a child's presence, oral sex, sexual intercourse, etc.)? BC). Have you ever participated in an unlawful demonstration? BD). As an adult have you ever abused a child? BE). Have you ever been dishonorably discharged from the military? BF). Have you ever been AWOL or UA (unauthorized absence), court-martialed, ever been in military confinement, ever been reduced in pay grade or been the subject of judicial punishment or non-judicial disciplinary action while in the military? BG). Have you ever been disqualified or advised to withdraw from any law enforcement agency application process? BH). Have you been late on any payments in the last 12 months? BI). Have you ever had any property repossessed (including a vehicle)? BJ). Have any of your debts been turned over to a collection agency? BK). Have you ever filed or been granted bankruptcy? BL). Have you ever been delinquent on any tax payments? BM). Have you ever had your wages attached or garnished? BN). Have you ever been refused credit in the last year? BO). Have you ever been the subject of a property lien (Real or Personal property)? BP). Have you ever driven a vehicle without insurance? BQ). Have you ever been refused vehicle insurance for any reason? BR). Have you ever had a traffic warrant issued for your arrest? BS). As a driver, have you ever been involved in an accident where you left the scene without identifying yourself (hit and run)? BT). Have you ever been refused a driver license in any state? BU). Have you ever failed to appear for a traffic citation or parking citation? BV). Has your driver license ever been suspended, revoked, or placed on negligent operations probation by any state? BW). Have you ever applied for, or obtained, a driver license or state identification card under a fictitious name? BX). Have you received any moving and non-moving traffic citations in the last five years? BY). Have you been involved in any at-fault traffic collisions in the last five years? BZ). Have you ever been legally evicted or asked to leave a residence by your landlord? CA). Have you ever left a residence without paying your rent? CB). Have you ever quit your job without giving proper notice? CC). Have you ever been terminated (fired) or asked to resign in lieu of termination from a job or position? CD). Have you ever been investigated by your employer or supervisor for improper conduct, illegal activities, sexual harassment, or equal employment violations? CE). Have you ever embezzled any money or valuables which were entrusted to you? CF). Have you ever purchased or participated in the construction of any explosive devise of any kind, with the exception to legal fireworks? CG). None of the above 11 By clicking "I accept" below, I am indicating that I understand that the following questions when referring to illegal drugs are considered to include, cocaine (coke, snow, nose, etc.), crack cocaine (crack, rock, free base, rock cocaine, etc.), ecstasy, methamphetamine (meth, crank, speed, etc.), amphetamines (uppers, illegal non-prescribed by doctor use), barbiturates (downers), magic mushrooms (Psilocybin), inhalants (including aerosol sprays, cleaning fluids, glue, paint, solvents, Nitrous Oxide, etc.), Steroids (illegal, non-prescribed by doctor use), heroin, opium, morphine (illegal, non-prescribed by doctor use), LSD, Phencyclidine (PCP), designer drugs (synthetic heroin, china white, ice, etc.) or any other illegal drug/substance not previously listed. I Accept 12 Please check the box next to the question if your answer is yes. If your answer is no, do NOT check the box. CH). Have you ever purchased any illegal drugs or narcotics? CI). Have you ever held, kept, or hidden illegal drugs for someone else? CJ). Have you ever sold, provided, packaged or given illegal drugs or narcotics to anyone? CK). Have you ever remained in a place where drugs, narcotics or other illegal substances were used? CL). Have you ever grown or assisted in growing marijuana, or manufactured or assisted in producing or manufacturing drugs? CM). As an adult, have you used or possessed a drug classified as a hallucinogenic within seven years prior to application for employment? CO). As an adult, have you used or possessed any other illegal drug not mentioned above (including cocaine) within three years prior to application for employment? CP). As an adult, have you used or possessed any illegal drug while employed in any law enforcement capacity, military police, or as a student enrolled in college-accredited courses related to the criminal justice field? CQ). As an adult, have you manufactured or cultivated any drug or illegal substance? CR). Have you ever failed to divulge to the Department any information about personal illegal use or possession of drugs? CS). Have you ever been drug tested during the course of the hiring process, where illegal drugs were detected? CU). As an adult, have you used or possessed any illegal drug that does not meet the criteria of the automatic disqualifiers specified above (e.g. cocaine use longer than three years ago? CV). Have you had any illegal or unauthorized use of prescription medications? CW). None of the above 13 Please use the space provided below to explain any "yes" responses from questions #10 through question #12. Itemize your answers by noting the question number and letter(s), followed by the explanation. Provide a separate explanation for each of your "yes" answers. Note: Failure to itemize ALL "yes" responses from questions number 11A through 13CW may disqualify you from the application process. 14 Have you passed the San Benito County Correctional Officer agility exam within the past year? Proof may be required. Yes No Required Question Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Aug 15, 2024
Full Time
Description THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANYTIME AND WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED. The posted salary reflects the 7% increase effective October 1, 2023. An additional 6% salary increase will occur in October 2024. Increased County contributions to medical will be in effect starting January 1, 2024. I Under supervision, to work in a training capacity, learning to supervise inmates at the County Detention Facility and maintain facility security; to learn procedures and methods for the care, custody, and confinement of inmates; to oversee work details and leisure activities; to learn bailiff duties during court sessions; and to do related work as required. II Under direction, to supervise inmates at the County Detention Facility, according to state and County laws, regulations, and policies; to enforce facility rules and maintain facility security; to be responsible for the care, custody, and confinement of inmates during an assigned shift; to oversee work details and leisure activities; to perform bailiff duties during court sessions; to perform special assignments; and to do related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS I This is the entry and trainee level in the Correctional Officer class series. Incumbents work in a learning capacity performing Correctional Officer duties related to the care, custody, and confinement of inmates at the County Detention Facility. Incumbents may also learn bailiff functions. This class is distinguished from Correctional Officer II in that Correctional Officer II incumbents are expected to be fully trained and capable of performing assignments with minimal guidance and supervision. Advancement to the Correctional Officer II level is based on demonstrated proficiency in performing the assigned functions and is at the discretion of higher level supervisory or management staff. Receives direction from Correctional Sergeant, Sheriff’s Captain, or designee. II This is the advanced journey level in the Correctional Officer class series. This class is distinguished from Correctional Officer I by the fact that incumbents are expected to be fully trained and capable of performing assignments with minimal guidance and supervision. Incumbents perform the full scope of Correctional Officer duties, as well as special assignments such as serving as the Transport Coordinator for the Department, training other staff, be delegated “shift charge” responsibilities in the absence of a Correctional Sergeant or perform other specialized work. Receives direction from Correctional Sergeant, Sheriff’s Captain, or designee. Example of Duties Duties include but are not limited to those described below. Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law. I Duties include but are not limited to those described below. Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law. Assists with supervision of inmates in the County Detention Facility. May oversee inmates during leisure time activities and on work details. Checks work areas to ensure inmates are working on assigned projects. Ensures facilities, cells, and grounds are kept sanitary. Conducts periodic block checks. Learns procedures and performs searches of inmates. Performs searches of cells and other areas for contraband. Maintains discipline among inmates. Opens and censors incoming mail. Maintains and updates Detention Facility records. Responds to inquiries regarding inmate detention and Detention Facility policies within constraints of Department regulations. Learns to receive and book inmates. Learns fingerprinting and takes photographs; learns to assign prisoners to cells according to the facility classification plan; learns requirements and releases prisoners on proper authorization, returning personal property and clothing. May testify in court and before disciplinary boards. Delivers pre-packaged medications, according to specific instructions. Learns methods and procedures and investigates incidents and violations of rules at the facility for disciplinary reports and possible citation or arrest. Collects and secures evidence. May transport inmates to and from court, medical appointments, and other institutions. Supervises inmates and visitors during visiting hours. May learn and perform bailiff assignments. Serves warrants. Operates a centralized control system controlling access and movement in the facility. Other duties as assigned. II Supervises inmates in the County Detention Facility. Supervises inmates during leisure time activities and on work details. Checks work areas to ensure inmates are working on assigned projects. Ensures facilities, cells, and grounds are kept sanitary. Conducts periodic block checks. Performs searches of inmates. Performs searches of cells and other areas for contraband. Maintains discipline among inmates. Opens and censors incoming mail. Maintains and updates Detention Facility records. Responds to inquiries regarding inmate detention and Detention Facility policies within constraints of Department regulations. Receives and books inmates. Performs fingerprinting and takes photographs; assigns prisoners to cells according to the facility classification plan; releases prisoners on proper authorization, returning personal property and clothing. Testifies in court and before disciplinary boards. Delivers pre-packaged medications, according to specific instructions. Investigates incidents and violations of rules at the facility for disciplinary reports and possible citation or arrest. Collects and secures evidence. May transport inmates to and from court, medical appointments, and other institutions. Supervises inmates and visitors during visiting hours. May supervise, guard, and protect inmates during court sessions, maintaining responsibility for the general security of the courtroom. When serving as bailiff, follows directives of the presiding judge in carrying out court Orders; operates courtroom recording equipment. Calculates and prepares good time and work time credit reports for the courts. May provide security for juries during deliberations. Serves warrants. Operates a centralized control system controlling access and movement in the facility. Performs special assignments, such as serving as Transport Coordinator or providing training for other staff. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of education, training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be I Education: Must have a High School diploma or GED Experience: Some previous work experience within a correctional system is desirable. Special Requirements: Possession of a valid California Driver's License. Must be 21 years of age at the time of appointment. Completion of a Basic Jail Operations course approved by Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) within 12 months of appointment. Completion of the PC 832 Arrest and Firearms course within 12 months of appointment. Qualify for security clearance through a background investigation (including, but not limited to medical and psychological evaluations) and fingerprint check. Ability to work irregular hours including evenings, weekends and holidays, work stand-by, and work overtime as necessary. Ability to work directly with incarcerated person workers in a locked detention facility which enforces a “lock down, no hostages” policy. Ability to complete additional training as required and requalify to carry all duty firearms on a regular basis. Ability to maintain peace officer qualifications as required by the State of California. Must meet peace officer requirements pursuant to federal, state, and local law. In the event that an employee changes class, or if requirements are changed after initial appointment, employees may be required to submit to a background investigation. II Education: Must have a High School diploma or GED Experience: On year of previous professional law enforcement experience comparable to that of a Correctional Officer I with San Benito County. Special Requirements: Possession of, valid California Driver's License. Must be 21 years of age at the time of appointment. Possession of an appropriate STC Certified Adult Corrections Officer Core Course issued by the BSCC or an STC approved supplemental course with valid Basic Certificate issued by the P.O.S.T to be maintained throughout employment. Completion of the PC 832 and Arrest and Firearms issued by the P.O.S.T. Qualify for security clearance through a background investigation (including, but not limited to medical ) and evaluations) and fingerprint check. Ability to work irregular hours including evenings, weekends and holidays, work stand-by, and work overtime as necessary. Ability to work directly with incarcerated person workers in a locked detention facility which enforces a “lock down, no hostages” policy. Ability to complete additional training as required and requalify to carry all duty firearms on a regular basis. Ability to maintain peace officer qualifications as required by the State of California. Must meet peace officer requirements pursuant to federal, state, and local law. In the event that an employee changes class, or if requirements are changed after initial appointment, employees may be required to submit to a background investigation. Knowledge Of/Ability To I Knowledge of: Basic correctional procedures and inmate control problems. Good public relations techniques. First aid methods and techniques. Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work, including word processing, database, and spreadsheet software. Ability to: Learn the purposes, methods, and procedures for the care and custody of inmates at the San Benito County Detention Facility. Learn to perform a variety of corrections work. Read, understand, and interpret laws and regulations regarding operation of the County Detention Facility and the care and custody of inmates. Learn bailiff responsibilities and duties as assigned. Gather and organize data and information. Interview and secure information. Make independent judgments and adopt quick, effective, and responsible courses of action during emergencies. Prepare clear, comprehensive reports. Meet standards of adequate physical stature, endurance, and agility. Learn technical and tactical proficiency in the use and care of firearms as necessary. Effectively, tactfully, and courteously represent the Sheriff/Coroner Department with the public and other law enforcement agencies. Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs, including law enforcement information systems. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. II Knowledge of: San Benito County Detention Facility procedures, policies, and regulations. States and federal laws and regulations related to jail operations, booking procedures, and custody of inmates. Problems related to the care and custody of inmates. Duties and responsibilities of a bailiff. Recent court decisions affecting arrest procedures and the handling of suspects and detained persons. Good public relations techniques. Use and care of Department authorized equipment and firearms as assigned. First aid methods and techniques. Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work, including word processing, database, and spreadsheet software. Ability to: Perform a wide variety of correctional work, as well as special assignments. Read, understand, and interpret laws and regulations regarding operation of the County Detention Facility and the care and custody of inmates. Perform bailiff duties as assigned. Gather and organize data and information. Interview and secure information. Make independent judgments and adopt quick, effective, and responsible courses of action during emergencies. Maintain safety and determine risk factors inmates may impose on staff, other inmates, and the public. Prepare clear, comprehensive reports. Meet standards of adequate physical stature, endurance, and agility. Demonstrate technical and tactical proficiency in the use and care of firearms. Effectively, tactfully, and courteously represent the Sheriff/Coroner Department with the public and other law enforcement agencies. Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs, including law enforcement information systems. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Physical Requirements/Work Environment Work: is performed in an office and outdoor environments; work is performed in a variety of temperatures and weather conditions; unusual exposure to life threatening situations; continuous contact with other staff and the public. Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; climb stairs and ladders; maintain mental alertness during periods of inactivity; ability to stoop, kneel, and bend over; sufficient manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing in excess of 100 lbs with assistance; physical ability to sustain extra physical effort for a substantial period of time and restrain prisoners; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX. Disaster Service Workers: All San Benito County employees are designated “Disaster Service Workers” through state and local laws (CA Government Code Sec. 3100-3109 and Emergency Services Chapter 6 via adoption of local Ordinance No. 361 § 1, 2-25-75). As Disaster Service Workers, all County employees are expected to remain at work, or to report for work as soon as practicable, following significant emergency or disaster. Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Retirement Formula Local SAFETY 2.7@ 55 for new PERS Members Long Term Disability Vacation Based on Continued Years of Service Sick Leave 15 Days Annually 457 Deferred Compensation Credit Union Flexible Spending Account Employee Assistance Program Group Life Insurance Additional Optional Life Insurances & AD&D Tuition Reimbursement 01 I understand all County employees will be required to take an Oath of Office and will be called upon to act as Disaster Service Workers, when needed. Yes 02 The application and supplemental questionnaire must be completed fully. The following supplemental questions are used to help determine qualifications and eligibility to continue in the recruitment process. All education and experience used to answer the supplemental questions must be included on the education and work history portion of your application. Incomplete applications or supplemental questionnaires cannot be revised after submission and may be grounds for rejection. Responses such as "see resume" or "see application" or brief general statements will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications may be rejected. By clicking "I Accept" below, I certify that I understand and will follow the application instructions. Yes No 03 This position requires completion of the twelfth grade or equivalent. Please select below how you qualify. I have completed the twelfth grade and have a high school diploma. I have passed a GED equivalency exam. I did not graduate from high school or pass a GED equivalency exam, but I have attained a degree from an accredited college or university. 04 Please select which of the following you possess. Check all that apply. Note: Please attach copies of all certifications selected. Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Academy Certificate STC Certified Adult Corrections Officer Core Certificate 56-hour STC approved adult supplemental Core with valid POST Basic Certificate (Police Academy) PC 832 - Laws of Arrest PC 832 - Firearms A valid certificate of completion from a minimum 176-hour state-mandated STC Certified Adult Corrections Officer Core training program Passing Board of State Community Corrections (BSCC) Exam T-Score of 45 or higher within the last 12 months? None of the above 05 Do you possess a valid California Driver's License (CADL)? Yes, I possess a valid CADL No, I do not possess a CADL but I am WILLING AND ABLE to obtain a CADL prior to appointment to this position. No, I do not possess a CADL and I am UNABLE to obtain a CADL prior to appointment to this position. 06 This position requires the ability to work night shifts, weekends and holidays as assigned. Are you willing and able to meet these requirements? Note: Applicants who are unable to meet these requirements will be rejected from the selection process. Yes No 07 An applicant for this position MUST meet Peace Officer Status Requirements pursuant to state penal and government codes, including: (1) Be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship. (2) Be at least 21 years of age. (3) Not have been convicted of a felony. (4) Be fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose a criminal record. (5) Be of good moral character, as determined by a thorough background investigation. (6) Be a high school graduate, or pass the GED, or pass the CA High School Equivalency Exam, or have attained a two-year, four-year or advanced degree from an accredited college or university. (7) Be found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition that might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer. I have read the Peace Officer Status Requirements above and am ABLE to meet the requirements. I have read the Peace Officer Status Requirements above and am UNABLE to meet the requirements. 08 Did you comply with the Selective Service Registration as required by law? (This question only applies to male candidates) Female applicants select N/A. Yes No - Explain below why not N/A - Not applicable 09 Please indicate below why you did not comply with the Selective Service Registration as required by law. If you answered, "yes or N/A" to the question above, write "N/A." 10 Please check the box next to the question if your answer is yes. If your answer is no, DO NOT check the box. A). As an adult have you ever been arrested or charged with a criminal act, even if the charges were dismissed, dropped, reduced, or expunged? B). As an adult have you ever been detained for a criminal investigation, named as a suspect in a police report, held on suspicion, or questioned by the police, even as a victim or witness, excluding as Peace/Reserve Officers? C). Have you ever had a warrant issued for your arrest, or have you ever failed to appear in court on a criminal matter? D). Have you ever received a misdemeanor citation in lieu of going to jail? E). Have you ever been placed on formal or informal probation by the court? F). Are you currently on probation? G). Have you ever violated a condition of probation? H). Have you ever unlawfully carried a concealed weapon? I). Have you ever been denied a permit to carry a concealed weapon? J). As an adult have you ever been involved in forgery, or committed forgery (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? K). As an adult have you ever been involved in arson, or committed arson (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? L). As an adult have you ever been involved in theft of a vehicle or vehicle parts or committed theft of a vehicle or vehicle parts (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? M). As an adult have you ever been involved in theft from an employer (regardless of the value) or committed theft from an employer (regardless of the value), (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? N). As an adult have you ever been involved in theft of any kind (including shoplifting) regardless of the value or committed theft (including shoplifting) regardless of the value (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? O). As an adult have you ever been involved in rape, or committed rape (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? P). As an adult have you ever been involved in robbery or burglary, or committed robbery or burglary (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? Q). As an adult have you ever been involved in murder, homicide or attempted murder, or committed murder, homicide or attempted murder (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? R). As an adult have you ever been involved in displaying a weapon in a threatening manner to another person, or displayed a weapon in a threatening manner to another person (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? S). As an adult have you ever resisted arrest (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? T). As an adult have you ever been involved in illegal gambling, or committed illegal gambling (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? U). As an adult have you ever impersonated a peace officer, or been involved with impersonating a peace officer (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? V). As an adult have you ever been involved in prostitution, or committed prostitution (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? W). As an adult have you ever been involved in vandalism, or committed vandalism (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? X). As an adult, have you ever used, falsified or altered identification or used identification of another person (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? Y). As an adult have you ever been involved in blackmail or extortion, or committed blackmail or extortion (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? Z). As an adult have you ever been involved in kidnapping, or committed kidnapping (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? AA). As an adult have you ever discharged a firearm at a person or at a building (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? AB). As an adult have you ever exposed private parts in a manner intended to offend anyone (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? AC). As an adult have you ever looked into windows invading someone's privacy (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? AD). As an adult have you ever covered up a crime for someone (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? AE). As an adult have you ever had a restraining order filed against you (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? AF). As an adult have you ever violated a restraining order (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? AH). As an adult have you ever assisted in the escape of a prisoner from police custody (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? AI). As an adult have you ever offered a bribe to a public officer, and or public official (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? AJ). As an adult have you ever committed perjury (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? AK). As an adult have you ever committed welfare fraud (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? AL). As an adult, have you ever had sex with a person under the age of 18? AM). As an adult have you ever been arrested or taken to jail/detained while outside the United States (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? AN). As an adult have you ever been involved in a physical fight, confrontation, hazing or violent act (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? AO). As an adult have you ever been a member or an associate, or associated with a hate group (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? AP). As an adult have you ever tortured, maimed, abused or killed an animal for any reason other than when engaged in lawful hunting activity (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? AQ). Are you currently being investigated by any law enforcement agency for any suspected illegal activity? AR). As an adult have you ever been a member of, or associated with, a street, prison or neighborhood gang (including incidents where the records were expunged by a court)? AS). Have you ever accessed web sites on the internet to view child pornography or possessed material related to child pornography, excluding during the course of any official duties? AT). Have you ever belonged to an organization, ever subscribed to, regularly read or distributed magazines, newspapers, newsletters or other literature, ever accessed internet web sites, that advocated beliefs about inferiority, deviance, or need for elimination of groups on the basis of race, religion or sexual orientation? AW). Have you ever harassed someone on the basis of their sexual orientation, gender, race or ethnicity, or immigrant status (i.e. taunting, name-calling, threats, intentional humiliation, etc.)? AX). Have you ever committed any hate crimes on the basis of race, religion, immigrant status, gender, HIV/AIDS infection or sexual orientation (i.e. destruction of property motivated by bias or prejudice, written derogatory epithets during a vandalism or burglary, written/sent/verbalized derogatory epithets to another person or group, physical assault on the basis of personal characteristics, or withheld services, provided inferior service, evaluated employees/supervisors unfairly, etc.)? AY). Have you ever stalked another person (i.e. willfully, maliciously and repeatedly followed and harassed another person and seriously alarmed, annoyed, tormented, or terrorized that person, made unwanted repetitive phone calls, email, fax, letters, notes, watched someone without their knowledge, intentionally created fear in another person through various acts, violated a restraining order, etc.)? AZ). Have you ever assaulted another person in an intimate relationship or during the relationship's termination? BA). Have you ever mentally or emotionally abused a child (i.e. frequently called them hurtful names, threatened them, humiliated them, insulted them, intentionally tried to hurt their feelings or make them feel bad, etc.)? BB). Have you ever had unlawful sexual contact with a child (i.e. fondling, taking pornographic pictures, masturbating in a child's presence, oral sex, sexual intercourse, etc.)? BC). Have you ever participated in an unlawful demonstration? BD). As an adult have you ever abused a child? BE). Have you ever been dishonorably discharged from the military? BF). Have you ever been AWOL or UA (unauthorized absence), court-martialed, ever been in military confinement, ever been reduced in pay grade or been the subject of judicial punishment or non-judicial disciplinary action while in the military? BG). Have you ever been disqualified or advised to withdraw from any law enforcement agency application process? BH). Have you been late on any payments in the last 12 months? BI). Have you ever had any property repossessed (including a vehicle)? BJ). Have any of your debts been turned over to a collection agency? BK). Have you ever filed or been granted bankruptcy? BL). Have you ever been delinquent on any tax payments? BM). Have you ever had your wages attached or garnished? BN). Have you ever been refused credit in the last year? BO). Have you ever been the subject of a property lien (Real or Personal property)? BP). Have you ever driven a vehicle without insurance? BQ). Have you ever been refused vehicle insurance for any reason? BR). Have you ever had a traffic warrant issued for your arrest? BS). As a driver, have you ever been involved in an accident where you left the scene without identifying yourself (hit and run)? BT). Have you ever been refused a driver license in any state? BU). Have you ever failed to appear for a traffic citation or parking citation? BV). Has your driver license ever been suspended, revoked, or placed on negligent operations probation by any state? BW). Have you ever applied for, or obtained, a driver license or state identification card under a fictitious name? BX). Have you received any moving and non-moving traffic citations in the last five years? BY). Have you been involved in any at-fault traffic collisions in the last five years? BZ). Have you ever been legally evicted or asked to leave a residence by your landlord? CA). Have you ever left a residence without paying your rent? CB). Have you ever quit your job without giving proper notice? CC). Have you ever been terminated (fired) or asked to resign in lieu of termination from a job or position? CD). Have you ever been investigated by your employer or supervisor for improper conduct, illegal activities, sexual harassment, or equal employment violations? CE). Have you ever embezzled any money or valuables which were entrusted to you? CF). Have you ever purchased or participated in the construction of any explosive devise of any kind, with the exception to legal fireworks? CG). None of the above 11 By clicking "I accept" below, I am indicating that I understand that the following questions when referring to illegal drugs are considered to include, cocaine (coke, snow, nose, etc.), crack cocaine (crack, rock, free base, rock cocaine, etc.), ecstasy, methamphetamine (meth, crank, speed, etc.), amphetamines (uppers, illegal non-prescribed by doctor use), barbiturates (downers), magic mushrooms (Psilocybin), inhalants (including aerosol sprays, cleaning fluids, glue, paint, solvents, Nitrous Oxide, etc.), Steroids (illegal, non-prescribed by doctor use), heroin, opium, morphine (illegal, non-prescribed by doctor use), LSD, Phencyclidine (PCP), designer drugs (synthetic heroin, china white, ice, etc.) or any other illegal drug/substance not previously listed. I Accept 12 Please check the box next to the question if your answer is yes. If your answer is no, do NOT check the box. CH). Have you ever purchased any illegal drugs or narcotics? CI). Have you ever held, kept, or hidden illegal drugs for someone else? CJ). Have you ever sold, provided, packaged or given illegal drugs or narcotics to anyone? CK). Have you ever remained in a place where drugs, narcotics or other illegal substances were used? CL). Have you ever grown or assisted in growing marijuana, or manufactured or assisted in producing or manufacturing drugs? CM). As an adult, have you used or possessed a drug classified as a hallucinogenic within seven years prior to application for employment? CO). As an adult, have you used or possessed any other illegal drug not mentioned above (including cocaine) within three years prior to application for employment? CP). As an adult, have you used or possessed any illegal drug while employed in any law enforcement capacity, military police, or as a student enrolled in college-accredited courses related to the criminal justice field? CQ). As an adult, have you manufactured or cultivated any drug or illegal substance? CR). Have you ever failed to divulge to the Department any information about personal illegal use or possession of drugs? CS). Have you ever been drug tested during the course of the hiring process, where illegal drugs were detected? CU). As an adult, have you used or possessed any illegal drug that does not meet the criteria of the automatic disqualifiers specified above (e.g. cocaine use longer than three years ago? CV). Have you had any illegal or unauthorized use of prescription medications? CW). None of the above 13 Please use the space provided below to explain any "yes" responses from questions #10 through question #12. Itemize your answers by noting the question number and letter(s), followed by the explanation. Provide a separate explanation for each of your "yes" answers. Note: Failure to itemize ALL "yes" responses from questions number 11A through 13CW may disqualify you from the application process. 14 Have you passed the San Benito County Correctional Officer agility exam within the past year? Proof may be required. Yes No Required Question Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Sacramento County, CA
Sacramento, California, United States
The Position This is a limited continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 9/4/2024, 9/18/2024 (Final) Under general supervision, the Senior Code Enforcement Officer leads, plans, schedules, and oversees the work of staff responsible for ensuring compliance with and enforcement of State and local codes pertaining to nuisance abatement, blight control, substandard housing, zoning, abandoned vehicles, overgrown vegetation, vector infestations, and other hazardous conditions; ensures completion of tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures. Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of Principles and practices of leadership, mentoring, training and conflict resolution Team dynamics and team building Applicable State and local codes, ordinances, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining but not limited to nuisance abatement; blight control; substandard housing; zoning; abandoned vehicles; overgrown vegetation; and vector infestations All departmental code enforcement programs' interrelated codes, policies, procedures and goals Communication, negotiation, and behavioral techniques that foster collaboration and effectively achieve code compliance and related program results Public speaking and presentation techniques Legally-sound investigative and documentation techniques including collecting and cataloging evidence Office procedures, methods and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation Ability to Lead and train technical staff in complex and sensitive work projects Plan, coordinate, assign, and review the work of staff for accuracy and completeness Compile, assess and analyze technical information, situations, and complex problems regarding compliance investigations (i.e., case records, development plans, construction drawings, legal descriptions and boundary maps of real property, topographic drawings and maps, field notes, etc.) Make recommendations or solutions based on data and information collected Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with co-workers; representatives of community organizations, State/local agencies, and associations; supervisors; internal management and staff; and the public Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing Read, interpret and explain applicable codes, ordinances, laws, regulations, policies and legal requirements Understand customers' perspective, concerns, needs and requests Manage multiple cases effectively and meet deadlines when confronted with time constraints or heavy workloads Keep accurate records and prepare clear and concise reports Carry out written and verbal directions Use current technologies, tools, and equipment to achieve program goals Read, write and speak English at the level necessary for satisfactory job performance Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Either: 1. Two years of full-time, paid experience employed by the County of Sacramento in the class of Code Enforcement Officer. Or: 2a. One year of full-time, paid experience in the public sector performing difficult, sensitive, and technical zoning enforcement, vehicle abatement, building inspection, environmental health inspection, code enforcement or related activities; And 2b. Successful completion of 60 semester (90 quarter) units from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 18 semester (27 quarter) units in criminal justice; law enforcement; public/business administration, construction; planning; or other closely related field. Or: 3. Three years of full-time, paid experience in the public sector performing difficult, sensitive, and technical zoning enforcement, vehicle abatement, building inspection, environmental health inspection, code enforcement or related activities. Note: The word "experience" referenced in the minimum qualifications means full-time paid experience unless the job announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice. General Qualifications Driver's License: A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, is required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Certification: A valid Penal Code (PC) 832, Arrest, Search & Seizure Certification or equivalent is required within twelve (12) months of appointment to the class. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate certificate may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Physical Abilities: Positions in this class require the incumbent to be able to: Stoop and crawl in small, low, and/or confined areas Climb up and down stairs Climb ladders and work at above-the-ground levels Lift up to 40 pounds of equipment See and discern the full spectrum of colors Have sufficient vision to read handwritten and printed materials Have sufficient hearing and speech to converse in person, on the telephone, and to make presentations to groups Individuals who do not meet these requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Working Conditions: Positions in this class may require the incumbent to: Work in and around residential, industrial, and rural areas with exposure to aggressive and/or ill animals; and persons exhibiting signs of distress, hostility, anxiety, frustration or irritation Work in and around substandard living areas with exposure to animal or human waste, vermin, dirt, dust, fumes, odors, and other contaminants such as bodily fluids Be exposed to electrical current, solvents and/or chemicals, traffic hazards, insect bites or stings Work outside in all types of climatic conditions including inclement, very hot or cold weather Work in dangerous, high crime areas of the community Work off-shift (nights and weekends) Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months. Application and Testing Information APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply. County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 www.SacCountyJobs.net Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date. Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified. A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response. Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered. Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted. If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed , therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete. FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%) All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job. All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) For information regarding County jobs: www.saccountyjobs.net Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change. We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at dco@saccounty.gov or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS As an employee of the County of Sacramento, there will be a variety of benefits available to you. These benefits currently include: health, dental and life insurance; flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost; and an employee assistance program (EAP). GENERAL BENEFITS: Most employee benefits are similar to the following for all County employees. However, some benefits differ, depending on the employee representation unit to which the employee's job classification is assigned. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the Sacramento County Department of Benefits or by visiting www.saccountyjobs.net. TEMPORARY POSITIONS: Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions. The explanations of benefits applies to employees in regular positions. SALARY STEP INCREASES: The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% are given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained. PAY: All employees are paid bi-weekly via direct deposit into the employee's bank account. The pay period covers fourteen (14) calendar days, starting on a Sunday and ending on the second Saturday thereafter. Salaries are generally paid on the Friday following the end of the pay period. Employees can set up their direct deposit and access their pay information via Employee Self Service in MySacCounty. VACATION: Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days. HOLIDAYS: 14.5 holidays per year as recognized. SICK LEAVE: Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation. Upon retirement, unused sick leave is converted to retirement service credit. PARENTAL LEAVE: Entitles a regular County employee, with at least one year of continuous employment, to schedule a paid parental leave of up to 160 hours upon the birth or during the process of an adoption of a minor child. Parental leave shall be approved by the employee's appointing authority, except where the granting of the parental leave request would unduly interfere with or cause severe hardship upon department operations. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Dependent upon union agreements, regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies are eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement. RETIREMENT: Social Security and Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System coverage. HEALTH INSURANCE: The County offers a variety of health plan design options to fit individual needs. DENTAL INSURANCE: The County provides a comprehensive dental benefit program for regular full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents. This plan pays on a set fee schedule that varies by procedure. Any amount over the fee schedule is the employee's responsibility. The yearly maximum is $2,000 per person, not including orthodontia. The orthodontic benefit is 50% of covered charges with a lifetime maximum of $1,000 per person. LIFE INSURANCE: The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit of $15,000 to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: The County offers a Deferred Compensation Program which enables employees to save in a systematic way without paying income tax on either the payroll deduction or the earned interest, prior to withdrawal. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as: Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions Marriage or Family Relationships Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care Alcohol and Drug Abuse WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM: The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses. DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT: Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working. MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT: The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan. WORKERS' COMPENSATION: In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California. SACRAMENTO CREDIT UNION: The credit union offers loan facilities and systematic saving plans through payroll deduction. SELECTION AND PLACEMENT Sacramento County encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, gender, disability, political affiliation, or age. Certain age limits may be required by law, ordinance, or Civil Service direction for specific classifications such as those identified with hazardous occupations. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Please read carefully the "Minimum Qualifications" section of your announcement. You must meet those qualifications by the application deadline date unless otherwise specified. Your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications by the application deadline date, or it will not be accepted. All statements are subject to verification. "Experience" means full-time paid experience unless the announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS: If the announcement indicates the examination is given on a promotional basis, candidates must hold permanent status in Sacramento County Civil Service by the application deadline date and must meet the minimum qualifications. OPEN EXAMINATIONS: Any person who meets the minimum qualifications may apply. CONTINUOUS FILING EXAMINATIONS: Applicants are eligible to reapply to and retake a continuous filing exam after 6 months from the date the previous exam results was received. ELIGIBLE LISTS: Names of qualified persons who made a passing score on an examination are entered, in order of their final grades, on an eligible list. To fill each vacancy, the hiring department will make a selection from among the top three ranks on the employment lists. EXAMINATION RATINGS: Unless otherwise stated on the announcement: To be successful, candidates must obtain a rating of at least 70% on each part of the examination. This may be an adjusted score or an arithmetic 70% of the total possible score as determined by the Director. APPEAL PROCESS: Persons who believe their applications have been improperly rejected may request the Employment Services Division to review its decision to reject the application. If the applicant desires to submit additional proof of qualifications, such proof must be received by Personnel Services not less than two (2) calendar days prior to the scheduled date for the examination. Persons who are disqualified in any phase of the examination may appeal such adverse action, in writing, to the Civil Service Commission, 700 H Street, Room 2640, Sacramento, CA 95814, telephone: (916) 874-5586. Such appeals must be filed within thirty (30) calendar days after notice of the adverse action was mailed to the candidate. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs): https://personnel.saccounty.net/Pages/EmploymentServicesFAQs.aspx OTHER INFORMATION VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes. "Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty. CITIZENSHIP OR AUTHORIZED ALIEN REQUIREMENT: As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all County employees must be United States citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Proof of citizenship or authorized status will be required prior to appointment. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE: Some County Civil Service positions are covered by financial disclosure requirements intended to identify potential conflicts of interest. CONCURRENT EMPLOYMENT: No employee may concurrently occupy more than one County position. SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE APPLICATION): Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that: Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission. PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION & DRUG TESTING: The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment to positions must pass a medical examination and a drug test, administered by the County at no cost to the applicant. DRIVER LICENSE: Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required for some positions. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Regular positions are subject to a probationary period which is an extension of the selection process. Unless otherwise indicated on the announcement, the probationary period is six (6) months. AGENCY SHOP/FAIR SHARE FEE: Some positions require, as a condition of continued employment, that the person either: 1. Become a union member; 2. Pay a fair share fee to the union; or, 3. Meet specific requirements under which an equivalent amount must be paid to a charity. FINGERPRINTING AND CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS: Fingerprinting and criminal record checks are required for some positions. Closing Date/Time: 9/18/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Aug 22, 2024
The Position This is a limited continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 9/4/2024, 9/18/2024 (Final) Under general supervision, the Senior Code Enforcement Officer leads, plans, schedules, and oversees the work of staff responsible for ensuring compliance with and enforcement of State and local codes pertaining to nuisance abatement, blight control, substandard housing, zoning, abandoned vehicles, overgrown vegetation, vector infestations, and other hazardous conditions; ensures completion of tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures. Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of Principles and practices of leadership, mentoring, training and conflict resolution Team dynamics and team building Applicable State and local codes, ordinances, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining but not limited to nuisance abatement; blight control; substandard housing; zoning; abandoned vehicles; overgrown vegetation; and vector infestations All departmental code enforcement programs' interrelated codes, policies, procedures and goals Communication, negotiation, and behavioral techniques that foster collaboration and effectively achieve code compliance and related program results Public speaking and presentation techniques Legally-sound investigative and documentation techniques including collecting and cataloging evidence Office procedures, methods and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation Ability to Lead and train technical staff in complex and sensitive work projects Plan, coordinate, assign, and review the work of staff for accuracy and completeness Compile, assess and analyze technical information, situations, and complex problems regarding compliance investigations (i.e., case records, development plans, construction drawings, legal descriptions and boundary maps of real property, topographic drawings and maps, field notes, etc.) Make recommendations or solutions based on data and information collected Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with co-workers; representatives of community organizations, State/local agencies, and associations; supervisors; internal management and staff; and the public Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing Read, interpret and explain applicable codes, ordinances, laws, regulations, policies and legal requirements Understand customers' perspective, concerns, needs and requests Manage multiple cases effectively and meet deadlines when confronted with time constraints or heavy workloads Keep accurate records and prepare clear and concise reports Carry out written and verbal directions Use current technologies, tools, and equipment to achieve program goals Read, write and speak English at the level necessary for satisfactory job performance Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Either: 1. Two years of full-time, paid experience employed by the County of Sacramento in the class of Code Enforcement Officer. Or: 2a. One year of full-time, paid experience in the public sector performing difficult, sensitive, and technical zoning enforcement, vehicle abatement, building inspection, environmental health inspection, code enforcement or related activities; And 2b. Successful completion of 60 semester (90 quarter) units from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 18 semester (27 quarter) units in criminal justice; law enforcement; public/business administration, construction; planning; or other closely related field. Or: 3. Three years of full-time, paid experience in the public sector performing difficult, sensitive, and technical zoning enforcement, vehicle abatement, building inspection, environmental health inspection, code enforcement or related activities. Note: The word "experience" referenced in the minimum qualifications means full-time paid experience unless the job announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice. General Qualifications Driver's License: A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, is required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Certification: A valid Penal Code (PC) 832, Arrest, Search & Seizure Certification or equivalent is required within twelve (12) months of appointment to the class. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate certificate may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Physical Abilities: Positions in this class require the incumbent to be able to: Stoop and crawl in small, low, and/or confined areas Climb up and down stairs Climb ladders and work at above-the-ground levels Lift up to 40 pounds of equipment See and discern the full spectrum of colors Have sufficient vision to read handwritten and printed materials Have sufficient hearing and speech to converse in person, on the telephone, and to make presentations to groups Individuals who do not meet these requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Working Conditions: Positions in this class may require the incumbent to: Work in and around residential, industrial, and rural areas with exposure to aggressive and/or ill animals; and persons exhibiting signs of distress, hostility, anxiety, frustration or irritation Work in and around substandard living areas with exposure to animal or human waste, vermin, dirt, dust, fumes, odors, and other contaminants such as bodily fluids Be exposed to electrical current, solvents and/or chemicals, traffic hazards, insect bites or stings Work outside in all types of climatic conditions including inclement, very hot or cold weather Work in dangerous, high crime areas of the community Work off-shift (nights and weekends) Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months. Application and Testing Information APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply. County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 www.SacCountyJobs.net Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date. Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified. A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response. Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered. Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted. If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed , therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete. FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%) All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job. All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) For information regarding County jobs: www.saccountyjobs.net Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change. We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at dco@saccounty.gov or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS As an employee of the County of Sacramento, there will be a variety of benefits available to you. These benefits currently include: health, dental and life insurance; flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost; and an employee assistance program (EAP). GENERAL BENEFITS: Most employee benefits are similar to the following for all County employees. However, some benefits differ, depending on the employee representation unit to which the employee's job classification is assigned. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the Sacramento County Department of Benefits or by visiting www.saccountyjobs.net. TEMPORARY POSITIONS: Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions. The explanations of benefits applies to employees in regular positions. SALARY STEP INCREASES: The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% are given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained. PAY: All employees are paid bi-weekly via direct deposit into the employee's bank account. The pay period covers fourteen (14) calendar days, starting on a Sunday and ending on the second Saturday thereafter. Salaries are generally paid on the Friday following the end of the pay period. Employees can set up their direct deposit and access their pay information via Employee Self Service in MySacCounty. VACATION: Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days. HOLIDAYS: 14.5 holidays per year as recognized. SICK LEAVE: Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation. Upon retirement, unused sick leave is converted to retirement service credit. PARENTAL LEAVE: Entitles a regular County employee, with at least one year of continuous employment, to schedule a paid parental leave of up to 160 hours upon the birth or during the process of an adoption of a minor child. Parental leave shall be approved by the employee's appointing authority, except where the granting of the parental leave request would unduly interfere with or cause severe hardship upon department operations. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Dependent upon union agreements, regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies are eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement. RETIREMENT: Social Security and Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System coverage. HEALTH INSURANCE: The County offers a variety of health plan design options to fit individual needs. DENTAL INSURANCE: The County provides a comprehensive dental benefit program for regular full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents. This plan pays on a set fee schedule that varies by procedure. Any amount over the fee schedule is the employee's responsibility. The yearly maximum is $2,000 per person, not including orthodontia. The orthodontic benefit is 50% of covered charges with a lifetime maximum of $1,000 per person. LIFE INSURANCE: The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit of $15,000 to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: The County offers a Deferred Compensation Program which enables employees to save in a systematic way without paying income tax on either the payroll deduction or the earned interest, prior to withdrawal. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as: Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions Marriage or Family Relationships Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care Alcohol and Drug Abuse WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM: The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses. DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT: Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working. MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT: The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan. WORKERS' COMPENSATION: In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California. SACRAMENTO CREDIT UNION: The credit union offers loan facilities and systematic saving plans through payroll deduction. SELECTION AND PLACEMENT Sacramento County encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, gender, disability, political affiliation, or age. Certain age limits may be required by law, ordinance, or Civil Service direction for specific classifications such as those identified with hazardous occupations. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Please read carefully the "Minimum Qualifications" section of your announcement. You must meet those qualifications by the application deadline date unless otherwise specified. Your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications by the application deadline date, or it will not be accepted. All statements are subject to verification. "Experience" means full-time paid experience unless the announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS: If the announcement indicates the examination is given on a promotional basis, candidates must hold permanent status in Sacramento County Civil Service by the application deadline date and must meet the minimum qualifications. OPEN EXAMINATIONS: Any person who meets the minimum qualifications may apply. CONTINUOUS FILING EXAMINATIONS: Applicants are eligible to reapply to and retake a continuous filing exam after 6 months from the date the previous exam results was received. ELIGIBLE LISTS: Names of qualified persons who made a passing score on an examination are entered, in order of their final grades, on an eligible list. To fill each vacancy, the hiring department will make a selection from among the top three ranks on the employment lists. EXAMINATION RATINGS: Unless otherwise stated on the announcement: To be successful, candidates must obtain a rating of at least 70% on each part of the examination. This may be an adjusted score or an arithmetic 70% of the total possible score as determined by the Director. APPEAL PROCESS: Persons who believe their applications have been improperly rejected may request the Employment Services Division to review its decision to reject the application. If the applicant desires to submit additional proof of qualifications, such proof must be received by Personnel Services not less than two (2) calendar days prior to the scheduled date for the examination. Persons who are disqualified in any phase of the examination may appeal such adverse action, in writing, to the Civil Service Commission, 700 H Street, Room 2640, Sacramento, CA 95814, telephone: (916) 874-5586. Such appeals must be filed within thirty (30) calendar days after notice of the adverse action was mailed to the candidate. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs): https://personnel.saccounty.net/Pages/EmploymentServicesFAQs.aspx OTHER INFORMATION VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes. "Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty. CITIZENSHIP OR AUTHORIZED ALIEN REQUIREMENT: As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all County employees must be United States citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Proof of citizenship or authorized status will be required prior to appointment. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE: Some County Civil Service positions are covered by financial disclosure requirements intended to identify potential conflicts of interest. CONCURRENT EMPLOYMENT: No employee may concurrently occupy more than one County position. SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE APPLICATION): Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that: Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission. PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION & DRUG TESTING: The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment to positions must pass a medical examination and a drug test, administered by the County at no cost to the applicant. DRIVER LICENSE: Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required for some positions. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Regular positions are subject to a probationary period which is an extension of the selection process. Unless otherwise indicated on the announcement, the probationary period is six (6) months. AGENCY SHOP/FAIR SHARE FEE: Some positions require, as a condition of continued employment, that the person either: 1. Become a union member; 2. Pay a fair share fee to the union; or, 3. Meet specific requirements under which an equivalent amount must be paid to a charity. FINGERPRINTING AND CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS: Fingerprinting and criminal record checks are required for some positions. Closing Date/Time: 9/18/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Introduction THIS IS A NEW CONTINUOUS EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended. Filing deadlines for the upcoming 2025 testing cycle are TBD. The recruitment bulletin will be updated once dates have been confirmed. Applications must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Applications will only be accepted online. Applications received after the filing deadline will be considered for the next testing cycle. If you have previously applied or started an application for the Emergency Services Dispatcher I , Examination #23-1882-01 , please contact the examination analyst, Elaine Lemi, at elaine.lemi@acgov.org to reapply. In order to reapply, you must contact the analyst to have your previous application released back to you. DO NOT SUBMIT A DUPLICATE APPLICATION. The scores and dispositions of candidates for this examination will be merged with previous exam participants. If you previously submitted an application and choose to reapply, your new score/disposition will replace your current disposition. If you do not wish to change your score/disposition, you are not required to reapply to this examination. Candidates who received a qualifying score cannot participate in the examination within six (6) months of their disposition notice. Candidates who did not qualify may reapply sixty (60) days from their disposition notice. Candidates who failed any of the exam components (i.e., written, oral exam), may reapply sixty (60) days from the exam date. * DESCRIPTION ABOUT THE ALAMEDA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE The Alameda County Sheriff's Office is a full-service law enforcement agency accredited through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) for its law enforcement services, its Regional Training Center, and its Dispatch Unit; the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors Laboratory Accreditation Board for its Crime Lab; the Bomb Squad Commanders Advisory Board for its Explosive Ordinance Unit. Additionally, the agency's health care provider, Wellpath, has experience working with the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC). The Sheriff's Office has a currentbudget of approximately $600 million and has over 1700 authorized positions, including in excess of 1000 sworn personnel. The agency's Chief Executive Officer is Sheriff / Coroner Yesenia L. Sanchez, who is assisted in the operation of the agency by Undersheriff April Luckett-Fahimi, Assistant Sheriffs Emmanuel Christy and Daniel McNaughton. The Sheriff of Alameda County is responsible for a vast array of tasks and duties, including the following: Providing security to the Consolidated Superior Courts Operating the Coroner’s Bureau Operating a full-service criminalistics laboratory Performing Civil Process Operating the County Jail (Santa Rita) Operating the County Office of Emergency Services Providing patrol and investigative services to the unincorporated areas of Alameda County Pursuant to contractual agreements, providing patrol and investigative services to the City of Dublin,Oakland International Airport, Highland County Hospital, Social Services, and to the Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District Conducting a basic academy pursuant to Police Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) requirements. [ Sheriff's Academy website ] Providing Fish and Game enforcement Project Director of the Narcotics Task Force Serving as the Executive Director of the Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement (SAFE) Task Force Operating a Marine Patrol Unit in the San Francisco Bay waters. For more detailed information about the agency, visit: Alameda County's Sheriff's Office . THE POSITION Under close supervision, to receive training in public safety, emergency compliant taking and radio dispatching methods and techniques; to dispatch personnel and equipment for one or more public safety operations, including Sheriff's Patrol, Fire, Medical, Animal Control Services and Local Government; and to perform related work as required. This is an entry-level classification in the Dispatcher series which is flexibly staffed to the class of Emergency Services Dispatcher II. Emergency Services Dispatchers I work in the Sheriff's Office Emergency Services Dispatch Center and receive on-the-job training. After satisfactory completion of the training period, employees are expected to qualify for appointment to the next higher class of Emergency Services Dispatcher II. For more detailed information about the job classification, visit: Emergency Services Dispatcher I (#1882) . MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Either I Experience: The equivalent of six months of experience in the class of Clerk II or an equivalent or higher level class in the Alameda County classified service. (Non-classified includes District Attorney’s Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts.) (Experience must have included public contact.) Or II Experience: The equivalent of six months of general clerical experience that involved public contact and completion of a public safety dispatch training course from an accredited school. Or III The equivalent of six months of general dispatching experience (such as ambulance, service vehicles, etc.). Or IV The equivalent of one year of general clerical experience that involved public contact. Special Requirements: 1. Hearing must be normal in each ear. 2. Ability to type 40 words per minute. 3. A thorough background investigation will be made of all prospective candidates including a psychological exam. 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: • The highways, main streets, major buildings and geography of Alameda County. • Simple record keeping. Ability to: • Read, write and alphabetize. • Follow written and oral instructions. • Retain oral information. • Learn the operation of two-way radio and telephone communications equipment. • Speak clearly and concisely in a well-modulated voice. • Learn to dispatch public safety equipment in an effective manner. • Deal tactfully with the public. • React with sound judgment under stress and emergency situations while doing several tasks simultaneously. • Learn statutes, rules and regulations applicable to communications. • Learn to operate electronic data terminals. • Listen and clarify incoming calls to extract pertinent information. • Write detailed reports. • Condense a message into a clear written passage. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS: 1) A review of applications to verity possession of minimum requirements. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications for the class will move onto the next examination component. 2) Applicants that meet the minimum qualifications for the position will be invited to take aperformance examination which is includes a typing test and the CritiCall test. CritiCall is a software that tests job-related knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies critical for public safety dispatchers. The following are some of the areas CritiCall will assess (please note, the following is just an example of areas CritiCall tests for and is not necessarily the components candidates will be tested on): reasoning, stress tolerance, decision making & judgment, multitasking, prioritization, map reading, memory recall, comprehension, probability, data entry and decision-making. For more information regarding the CritiCall test, applicants may visit their website at: https://criticall911.com/dispatcher-testing/applicants/ . Applicants who pass the CritiCall test will be invited to the oral examination. 3) The oral examination will be weighted as 100% of the applicant's final score. Applicants who pass the oral examination will be placed on a list of candidates that are eligible to be referred to a background investigation, the final step in the examination process. 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 - For applications submitted by the August 6, 2024 , filing deadline. Deadline for Filing: Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 5:00 PM Review of Applications for Minimum Qualifications: continuous Typing Test and CritiCall Performance Exam: Friday, August 16, 2024 - Monday, August 26, 2:00 PM Oral Examination: *Thursday, September 19, 2024, and Friday, September 20, 2024 *Updated 8/26/2024 *WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN* Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County’s Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date 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 wellbeing. 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 12 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Catastrophic Sick Leave 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.) Childcare 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 and clicking on the link 'last notice sent' for the respective recruitment. 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. All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box 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. Elaine Lemi | Human Resources Analyst Human Resource Services, County of Alameda (510) 272-6434 | elaine.lemi@acgov.org 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: Continuous
Jul 14, 2024
Introduction THIS IS A NEW CONTINUOUS EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended. Filing deadlines for the upcoming 2025 testing cycle are TBD. The recruitment bulletin will be updated once dates have been confirmed. Applications must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Applications will only be accepted online. Applications received after the filing deadline will be considered for the next testing cycle. If you have previously applied or started an application for the Emergency Services Dispatcher I , Examination #23-1882-01 , please contact the examination analyst, Elaine Lemi, at elaine.lemi@acgov.org to reapply. In order to reapply, you must contact the analyst to have your previous application released back to you. DO NOT SUBMIT A DUPLICATE APPLICATION. The scores and dispositions of candidates for this examination will be merged with previous exam participants. If you previously submitted an application and choose to reapply, your new score/disposition will replace your current disposition. If you do not wish to change your score/disposition, you are not required to reapply to this examination. Candidates who received a qualifying score cannot participate in the examination within six (6) months of their disposition notice. Candidates who did not qualify may reapply sixty (60) days from their disposition notice. Candidates who failed any of the exam components (i.e., written, oral exam), may reapply sixty (60) days from the exam date. * DESCRIPTION ABOUT THE ALAMEDA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE The Alameda County Sheriff's Office is a full-service law enforcement agency accredited through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) for its law enforcement services, its Regional Training Center, and its Dispatch Unit; the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors Laboratory Accreditation Board for its Crime Lab; the Bomb Squad Commanders Advisory Board for its Explosive Ordinance Unit. Additionally, the agency's health care provider, Wellpath, has experience working with the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC). The Sheriff's Office has a currentbudget of approximately $600 million and has over 1700 authorized positions, including in excess of 1000 sworn personnel. The agency's Chief Executive Officer is Sheriff / Coroner Yesenia L. Sanchez, who is assisted in the operation of the agency by Undersheriff April Luckett-Fahimi, Assistant Sheriffs Emmanuel Christy and Daniel McNaughton. The Sheriff of Alameda County is responsible for a vast array of tasks and duties, including the following: Providing security to the Consolidated Superior Courts Operating the Coroner’s Bureau Operating a full-service criminalistics laboratory Performing Civil Process Operating the County Jail (Santa Rita) Operating the County Office of Emergency Services Providing patrol and investigative services to the unincorporated areas of Alameda County Pursuant to contractual agreements, providing patrol and investigative services to the City of Dublin,Oakland International Airport, Highland County Hospital, Social Services, and to the Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District Conducting a basic academy pursuant to Police Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) requirements. [ Sheriff's Academy website ] Providing Fish and Game enforcement Project Director of the Narcotics Task Force Serving as the Executive Director of the Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement (SAFE) Task Force Operating a Marine Patrol Unit in the San Francisco Bay waters. For more detailed information about the agency, visit: Alameda County's Sheriff's Office . THE POSITION Under close supervision, to receive training in public safety, emergency compliant taking and radio dispatching methods and techniques; to dispatch personnel and equipment for one or more public safety operations, including Sheriff's Patrol, Fire, Medical, Animal Control Services and Local Government; and to perform related work as required. This is an entry-level classification in the Dispatcher series which is flexibly staffed to the class of Emergency Services Dispatcher II. Emergency Services Dispatchers I work in the Sheriff's Office Emergency Services Dispatch Center and receive on-the-job training. After satisfactory completion of the training period, employees are expected to qualify for appointment to the next higher class of Emergency Services Dispatcher II. For more detailed information about the job classification, visit: Emergency Services Dispatcher I (#1882) . MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Either I Experience: The equivalent of six months of experience in the class of Clerk II or an equivalent or higher level class in the Alameda County classified service. (Non-classified includes District Attorney’s Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts.) (Experience must have included public contact.) Or II Experience: The equivalent of six months of general clerical experience that involved public contact and completion of a public safety dispatch training course from an accredited school. Or III The equivalent of six months of general dispatching experience (such as ambulance, service vehicles, etc.). Or IV The equivalent of one year of general clerical experience that involved public contact. Special Requirements: 1. Hearing must be normal in each ear. 2. Ability to type 40 words per minute. 3. A thorough background investigation will be made of all prospective candidates including a psychological exam. 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: • The highways, main streets, major buildings and geography of Alameda County. • Simple record keeping. Ability to: • Read, write and alphabetize. • Follow written and oral instructions. • Retain oral information. • Learn the operation of two-way radio and telephone communications equipment. • Speak clearly and concisely in a well-modulated voice. • Learn to dispatch public safety equipment in an effective manner. • Deal tactfully with the public. • React with sound judgment under stress and emergency situations while doing several tasks simultaneously. • Learn statutes, rules and regulations applicable to communications. • Learn to operate electronic data terminals. • Listen and clarify incoming calls to extract pertinent information. • Write detailed reports. • Condense a message into a clear written passage. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS: 1) A review of applications to verity possession of minimum requirements. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications for the class will move onto the next examination component. 2) Applicants that meet the minimum qualifications for the position will be invited to take aperformance examination which is includes a typing test and the CritiCall test. CritiCall is a software that tests job-related knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies critical for public safety dispatchers. The following are some of the areas CritiCall will assess (please note, the following is just an example of areas CritiCall tests for and is not necessarily the components candidates will be tested on): reasoning, stress tolerance, decision making & judgment, multitasking, prioritization, map reading, memory recall, comprehension, probability, data entry and decision-making. For more information regarding the CritiCall test, applicants may visit their website at: https://criticall911.com/dispatcher-testing/applicants/ . Applicants who pass the CritiCall test will be invited to the oral examination. 3) The oral examination will be weighted as 100% of the applicant's final score. Applicants who pass the oral examination will be placed on a list of candidates that are eligible to be referred to a background investigation, the final step in the examination process. 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 - For applications submitted by the August 6, 2024 , filing deadline. Deadline for Filing: Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 5:00 PM Review of Applications for Minimum Qualifications: continuous Typing Test and CritiCall Performance Exam: Friday, August 16, 2024 - Monday, August 26, 2:00 PM Oral Examination: *Thursday, September 19, 2024, and Friday, September 20, 2024 *Updated 8/26/2024 *WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN* Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County’s Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date 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 wellbeing. 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 12 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Catastrophic Sick Leave 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.) Childcare 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 and clicking on the link 'last notice sent' for the respective recruitment. 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. All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box 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. Elaine Lemi | Human Resources Analyst Human Resource Services, County of Alameda (510) 272-6434 | elaine.lemi@acgov.org 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: Continuous
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For more information about this position and our competitive pay, benefits package and pension plan, refer to this job posting or our City website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hollywoodfl . J OB SUMMARY: This is technical field and office work in a wastewater pollution control program. Work involves inspection of industrial pre-treatment facilities throughout southern Broward County, industrial discharge monitoring, and conducting all industrial licensing activities including preparation and resolution of notices of violation. Work involves investigating public complaints and conducting surveys and tests for violations of federal, state and local pollution control regulations. Work includes responsibility for field sampling, laboratory analysis and reporting of various conditions constituting current or potential environmental hazards. Work is performed in accordance with standardized field and laboratory methods and techniques, with some independent judgment exercised in recognizing abnormal test results. Technical supervision is received from a superior who assigns work, reviews test findings, and assists in complex analyses and code interpretations. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Inspects and investigates industrial waste control, pre-treatment, or treatment facilities; creates and maintains files on industrial users; enters manholes; installs 45-pound samplers; collects samples and measures industrial flows. Investigates industrial and commercial firms to determine the nature of business, the wastewater generating processes, and the magnitude, type, and strength of the wastes produced. Investigates and determines compliance with well field protection programs. Analyzes the adequacy of industrial wastewater pre-treatment processes; determines compliance with legal requirements; serves notices of violations; discusses violations with the firm's management and seeks corrections, collects pertinent information; prepares reports and testifies in court as required. Reads and interprets federal, state, and local regulations and determines need for compliance programs. Renews plant licenses such as Hazardous Materials Storage, and compiles reports to satisfy such regulations as SARA Title III and Community Right-to-Know; updates and maintains plant safety and emergency procedures as needed including Hazardous Communications, confined space entry, and hurricane preparedness. Investigates public complaints and related environmental hazards within the scope of pollution control regulations relative to noise meters, vapor, odor, dust, toxins, effluents and various pollutants. Installs, operates and maintains field test equipment; records tests results, and notes effects on plant and animal life. Prepares solutions and reagents for chemical and physical tests of wastewater samples in the laboratory; records and calculates field and laboratory data, including meteorological conditions, and assists in cumulative compilations and analyses. Serves complaints on code violators; collects pertinent information; prepares reports and testifies in court as required. Assists with the installation and inspection of pollution abatement equipment; investigates requests to burn refuse and recommends proper controls. Assists in the explanation of pollution control regulations to industrial and governmental officials; advises on corrective action and reports findings to an engineering/technical superior. Maintains inspection records; submits narrative and statistical reports. Performs monitoring surveillance both day and night, if needed, and on-call duties when required. Must effectively and positively represent the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation. Must establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers. Performs related work as required for this position description only. The Requirements EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required: A Bachelor's Degree with major course work in chemistry, physics, biology or related field; plus three (3) years experience in regulation compliance work. It may be determined that additional experience in pollution regulation compliance work or as an "A" or "B" licensed operator (DEP certification) substitutes for some of the required education. Preferred: Five years of experience in regulations within a utility. Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES: Knowledge of chemistry, physics and biology as pertains to wastewater pollution. Knowledge of the apparatus and techniques used in field testing for pollutants and industrial effluents. Knowledge of the basic laboratory solutions, cultures, reagents and the standard measuring apparatus used in quantitative and qualitative analyses. Knowledge of federal, state and local pollution control regulations, including applicability, inspection and enforcement. Ability to enforce the code with tact and impartiality in a professional manner. Ability to evaluate laboratory test results with accuracy and judgment. Ability to keep records and prepare narrative and statistical reports. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public and co-workers. Skill in the use of mechanical measuring devices. Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers and the public. The Examination Required Education and Background Information: Look over the announcement carefully to determine your eligibility. Please note minimum education and experience requirements. Closed competitive positions are open only to employees while open competitive positions are open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications for the position. Evidence of a GED test score is required if submitted for high school diploma. Applicants are responsible for clearly documenting work experience and/or providing all relevant information at the time of application. Additional information will not be accepted after the announcement closing date. Examination: Depending on the number of applicants and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests: written examination, performance examination, education and experience evaluation, oral examination and/or other job related examinations. You will be notified of the time and place of your examination when you file or later by mail. A passing grade is required on each part of the process. Repeated participation in any examination for which the same test is used is limited to once every 6 months. Your examination results will be sent by email as soon as possible after the grading is completed. Final passing grades are used to determine a candidate's position on the eligibility list of successful candidates. Departments fill vacancies from this list. The top three names are considered for each vacancy unless otherwise modified. Those not appointed are returned to the eligibility list for further consideration in accordance with the Civil Service Ordinance. Your name will remain on a register for one year for open competitive examinations and two years for closed competitive except where labor contract conflicts. Your name may be removed from an eligibility list prior to one year according to Hollywood's Civil Service Ordinance or labor contracts. Your eligibility may be canceled if you refuse a position or if you are not available for work. You are responsible for notifying the Employment Office, in writing, of any change in your address or telephone number. Special Accommodation and Communication Needs: The City of Hollywood provides necessary reasonable accommodation in the examination process upon request to persons with disabilities. Such requests must be made PRIOR to any scheduled examination. Veteran's Preference: The City values the service that veterans and their family members have given to our country, and as such, proactively recruits and hires veterans and qualified spouses to the greatest extent possible. Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers (DD214) and meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by the Florida Statutes. For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs . Additional Information All successful applicants will be required to pass an extensive background which may include criminal history searches, driving history checks, credit report, courthouse searches, education verification, employment verification, professional license verification, or other search methods as deemed necessary for the position. In addition, the applicant will be required to undergo a medical examination, which may include a drug screening, prior to appointment. EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES: The City of Hollywood has an Ordinance which regulates the employment of relatives of City employees. Effective January 28, 2008, a relative may only be hired under the following additional conditions: The relative must have competed in an appropriate examination process as determined by Human Resources and be placed on a civil service eligibility list; The relative must be among the top three ranked candidates available on the certified eligibility list unless expanded by the Civil Service Board; The Department or Office Director and the Director, Human Resources must demonstrate that it is in the best interests of the City of Hollywood to hire the relative of a public officer or employee. As of 12/15/2005 the City will require all newly hired employees to sign an affidavit affirming non-usage of tobacco or tobacco products within the last year prior to submission of application and will continue to be a non-user of tobacco products throughout employment with the City of Hollywood. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Employment Office will make reasonable efforts in the examination and workplace to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of special needs by calling (954) 921-3216. All applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, abilities, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression (except as limited by law, Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational disqualifications). The City of Hollywood is an Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Employer. SUMMARY OF BENEFITS FOR GENERAL EMPLOYEES All regular full time Employees shall accrue paid vacation following their employment anniversary date. Employees who regularly work 40 hours per week shall accrue vacation leave as follows: up to seven (7) completed years 80 hours more than seven (7) but less than ten (10) completed years 112 hours more than ten (10) but less than fifteen (15) completed years 144 hours more than fifteen (15) but less than twenty (20) completed years160 hours twenty (20) completed years and above200 hours After completion of the first full year of service, vacation time accrued as of September 30th of each year is to be utilized during the following 15 months. Cash payment in lieu of unused vacation shall be made only upon termination of employment or upon approval of the City Manager. General employees shall accrue eight hours of sick leave for each month worked with no limit on the amount of sick leave that is accumulated. Additionally, each fiscal year an employee shall have the option of converting a maximum of 40 hours of accrued sick leave days to personal leave, provided the employee has a balance of 96 hours after the conversion. Accrued sick leave shall be terminally paid at the following rates in relationship to full years of credited service with the City to a maximum of 1200 hours (e.g., an employee with 20 or more years of service with 1200 (or more) hours of sick leave shall be paid at 80% of 1200 hours, which would be 960 hours): Accrued Sick Leave Payout Less than five (5) years 20% sick leave Five (5) to ten (10) years 40% sick leave Ten (10) or more years 70% sick leave Twenty (20) or more years 80% sick leave Upon the accumulation of 300 sick leave hours, all employees have the option of converting the next forty (40) hours of sick leave days to vacation days. Employees may participate in the City's Sick Leave Pool Program upon the completion of one year of employment and with a minimum accumulation of 96 hours of sick and/or vacation leave. This program entitles eligible employees to participate in extended sick leave benefits for cases involving non-work related catastrophic, or long-term illnesses, or injuries. General employees may receive the following holidays: New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday President's Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving Christmas Eve Christmas Day New Year's Eve General employees will receive two paid workdays each fiscal year (either 8 or 10-hour days) of use-it-or-lose-it time off in recognition of the importance of mental health well-being. General employees will be granted 40 hours of paid bereavement leave for the demise of a close family member. General employees will receive longevity compensation added to their base salary for the following cumulative years of service with the City: 5 years of service 5% 10 years of service 3% 12.5 years of service 2.75% 15 years of service 2% General employees and families shall be provided the option of coverage in the City’s health insurance plans. The City will contribute 80% of the premium for employees electing single or dependent coverage on the OAP plan and the employee will be responsible for contributing 20% of the premium; The City will contribute 100% of the premium for employees electing single coverage on the OAPIN plan. For employees adding dependents, the City will contribute 90% toward the premium and the employee will be responsible for contributing 10% of the premium. For 2024, the biweekly rates are as follows: Enrollment Tier |Medical OAP |Medical OAPIN Employee Only | $87.89 | $0 Employee +1 | $175.78 | $39.34 Employee + 2 or More | $281.24 | $86.56 Each member shall have the option of completing an annual wellness preventative physical through the City’s contracted provider currently named Life Scan with the costs of the scan paid for by the City up to $395 for each member which includes a comprehensive medical evaluation, ultrasound imaging, cardio-pulmonary assessments, vision and hearing test, and extensive laboratory blood profiles. General employees shall be provided group dental with $19.00 of the monthly premium costs paid by the City. There are three benefit plan offerings. For 2024, the biweekly rates are as follows: Enrollment Tier | Dental DPPO Low | Dental DPPO High | Dental DPPO Buy UP Employee Only | $5.17 | $21.37 | $25.11 Employee +1 | $14.80 | $40.68 | $46.82 Employee + 2 or More | $23.69 | $58.51 | $66.86 General employees shall have the option to purchase vision coverage through payroll deductions. Three plans are offered. Enrollment Tier | VSP Option 1 | VSP Option 2 | VSP Option 3 Employee Only | $2.36 | $3.87 | $4.44 Employee +1 | $4.73 | $7.73 | $8.87 Employee + 2 or More | $7.61 | $12.45 | $14.28 Employees will receive from the City a “use it or lose it” Health Reimbursement Account annually. The amount to the employee is determined by the employee’s medical enrollment status or if no coverage is elected then it will default to the lowest level. The level of the City contribution will be reevaluated once a year. The levels are: Single or no coverage = $400; Employee plus one = $600; and Employee plus two or more = $1000. In addition, the employee may establish and contribute to a Flexible Spending Account. General employees shall be provided with term life insurance of $25,000 with all premium costs paid by the City. Employees shall have the option of purchasing additional term life insurance at group rates up to an additional maximum amount of $475,000. All employees will be required to contribute 8% pretax dollars to the employee’s retirement fund. Employees are vested in the retirement plan after completing seven years of service. The service retirement annuity (pension) is equal to 2.5% of the employee's average salary for the highest 130 consecutive biweekly pay periods of credited service multiplied by the employee's years of credited service. Retirement is at age 65 with seven years of service, or age 62 with 25 years of service, or 30 years of service. To file a claim for benefits under the General Pension Plan or to receive a copy of the Plan or a copy of the Summary Plan Description (SPD), contact the Pension Coordinator at 954-921-3333. General employees, who complete their probationary period and receive “satisfactory” or better Employee Performance Evaluations, shall be eligible to participate in the City Educational Reimbursement Program for job-related undergraduate and graduate course work. General employees should request approval prior to taking any courses. The City pays as follows to a maximum total of $3,000.00 for tuition annually: Graduate and Undergraduate Benefit Grade of B or better 100% reimbursement at State tuition rates Grade of Pass 100% reimbursement at State tuition rates Grade of C 50% reimbursement at State tuition rates Employees will be eligible to receive 100% reimbursement for books with approval of the City Manager/designee. Employees who receive benefits under this program, who voluntarily leave the City's employment within two (2) years of receiving such benefit, shall be responsible for reimbursing the City for the cost of this benefit. General employees may enter a Deferred Compensation Program through payroll deduction. General employees have the option of joining the Sun Credit Union. General employees have the option of participating in payroll Direct Deposit. Employees have the option of participating in Pre-paid Legal/ID Theft Protection Plans and Supplemental Insurance through voluntary payroll deductions General employees are eligible to participate in the City’s Work/Life Assistance Program offering a wide range of services and support. General employees may have access the City’s fitness facility free of charge. IMPORTANT NOTICE - This document ‘BENEFITS SUMMARY’, is intended only as a summary of some of the benefits employees may be entitled to as an employee of the City of Hollywood. This is NOT a legal document, does NOT represent any guarantees, and is subject to change at any time. Closing Date/Time: 9/13/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Aug 21, 2024
Full Time
The Position Come to a City that Builds Careers! As one of the largest cities in Broward County, the City of Hollywood provides an energetic, innovative and collaborative work environment for its employees. Want Top Notch Insurance? We offer low cost health insurance giving you the best value - Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Plans. Need Work Life Balance? We have got you covered with a 4-Day Work Week and an Award Winning Wellness Program. And We Don’t Stop There. The City of Hollywood provides a generous Paid Time Off Program inclusive of 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave. Repaying Student Loans? Employees at the City with 10 years of public service and on-time payments qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Let’s Partner Together and Come Grow with the City of Hollywood. Apply Now! For more information about this position and our competitive pay, benefits package and pension plan, refer to this job posting or our City website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hollywoodfl . J OB SUMMARY: This is technical field and office work in a wastewater pollution control program. Work involves inspection of industrial pre-treatment facilities throughout southern Broward County, industrial discharge monitoring, and conducting all industrial licensing activities including preparation and resolution of notices of violation. Work involves investigating public complaints and conducting surveys and tests for violations of federal, state and local pollution control regulations. Work includes responsibility for field sampling, laboratory analysis and reporting of various conditions constituting current or potential environmental hazards. Work is performed in accordance with standardized field and laboratory methods and techniques, with some independent judgment exercised in recognizing abnormal test results. Technical supervision is received from a superior who assigns work, reviews test findings, and assists in complex analyses and code interpretations. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Inspects and investigates industrial waste control, pre-treatment, or treatment facilities; creates and maintains files on industrial users; enters manholes; installs 45-pound samplers; collects samples and measures industrial flows. Investigates industrial and commercial firms to determine the nature of business, the wastewater generating processes, and the magnitude, type, and strength of the wastes produced. Investigates and determines compliance with well field protection programs. Analyzes the adequacy of industrial wastewater pre-treatment processes; determines compliance with legal requirements; serves notices of violations; discusses violations with the firm's management and seeks corrections, collects pertinent information; prepares reports and testifies in court as required. Reads and interprets federal, state, and local regulations and determines need for compliance programs. Renews plant licenses such as Hazardous Materials Storage, and compiles reports to satisfy such regulations as SARA Title III and Community Right-to-Know; updates and maintains plant safety and emergency procedures as needed including Hazardous Communications, confined space entry, and hurricane preparedness. Investigates public complaints and related environmental hazards within the scope of pollution control regulations relative to noise meters, vapor, odor, dust, toxins, effluents and various pollutants. Installs, operates and maintains field test equipment; records tests results, and notes effects on plant and animal life. Prepares solutions and reagents for chemical and physical tests of wastewater samples in the laboratory; records and calculates field and laboratory data, including meteorological conditions, and assists in cumulative compilations and analyses. Serves complaints on code violators; collects pertinent information; prepares reports and testifies in court as required. Assists with the installation and inspection of pollution abatement equipment; investigates requests to burn refuse and recommends proper controls. Assists in the explanation of pollution control regulations to industrial and governmental officials; advises on corrective action and reports findings to an engineering/technical superior. Maintains inspection records; submits narrative and statistical reports. Performs monitoring surveillance both day and night, if needed, and on-call duties when required. Must effectively and positively represent the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation. Must establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers. Performs related work as required for this position description only. The Requirements EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required: A Bachelor's Degree with major course work in chemistry, physics, biology or related field; plus three (3) years experience in regulation compliance work. It may be determined that additional experience in pollution regulation compliance work or as an "A" or "B" licensed operator (DEP certification) substitutes for some of the required education. Preferred: Five years of experience in regulations within a utility. Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES: Knowledge of chemistry, physics and biology as pertains to wastewater pollution. Knowledge of the apparatus and techniques used in field testing for pollutants and industrial effluents. Knowledge of the basic laboratory solutions, cultures, reagents and the standard measuring apparatus used in quantitative and qualitative analyses. Knowledge of federal, state and local pollution control regulations, including applicability, inspection and enforcement. Ability to enforce the code with tact and impartiality in a professional manner. Ability to evaluate laboratory test results with accuracy and judgment. Ability to keep records and prepare narrative and statistical reports. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public and co-workers. Skill in the use of mechanical measuring devices. Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers and the public. The Examination Required Education and Background Information: Look over the announcement carefully to determine your eligibility. Please note minimum education and experience requirements. Closed competitive positions are open only to employees while open competitive positions are open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications for the position. Evidence of a GED test score is required if submitted for high school diploma. Applicants are responsible for clearly documenting work experience and/or providing all relevant information at the time of application. Additional information will not be accepted after the announcement closing date. Examination: Depending on the number of applicants and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests: written examination, performance examination, education and experience evaluation, oral examination and/or other job related examinations. You will be notified of the time and place of your examination when you file or later by mail. A passing grade is required on each part of the process. Repeated participation in any examination for which the same test is used is limited to once every 6 months. Your examination results will be sent by email as soon as possible after the grading is completed. Final passing grades are used to determine a candidate's position on the eligibility list of successful candidates. Departments fill vacancies from this list. The top three names are considered for each vacancy unless otherwise modified. Those not appointed are returned to the eligibility list for further consideration in accordance with the Civil Service Ordinance. Your name will remain on a register for one year for open competitive examinations and two years for closed competitive except where labor contract conflicts. Your name may be removed from an eligibility list prior to one year according to Hollywood's Civil Service Ordinance or labor contracts. Your eligibility may be canceled if you refuse a position or if you are not available for work. You are responsible for notifying the Employment Office, in writing, of any change in your address or telephone number. Special Accommodation and Communication Needs: The City of Hollywood provides necessary reasonable accommodation in the examination process upon request to persons with disabilities. Such requests must be made PRIOR to any scheduled examination. Veteran's Preference: The City values the service that veterans and their family members have given to our country, and as such, proactively recruits and hires veterans and qualified spouses to the greatest extent possible. Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers (DD214) and meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by the Florida Statutes. For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs . Additional Information All successful applicants will be required to pass an extensive background which may include criminal history searches, driving history checks, credit report, courthouse searches, education verification, employment verification, professional license verification, or other search methods as deemed necessary for the position. In addition, the applicant will be required to undergo a medical examination, which may include a drug screening, prior to appointment. EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES: The City of Hollywood has an Ordinance which regulates the employment of relatives of City employees. Effective January 28, 2008, a relative may only be hired under the following additional conditions: The relative must have competed in an appropriate examination process as determined by Human Resources and be placed on a civil service eligibility list; The relative must be among the top three ranked candidates available on the certified eligibility list unless expanded by the Civil Service Board; The Department or Office Director and the Director, Human Resources must demonstrate that it is in the best interests of the City of Hollywood to hire the relative of a public officer or employee. As of 12/15/2005 the City will require all newly hired employees to sign an affidavit affirming non-usage of tobacco or tobacco products within the last year prior to submission of application and will continue to be a non-user of tobacco products throughout employment with the City of Hollywood. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Employment Office will make reasonable efforts in the examination and workplace to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of special needs by calling (954) 921-3216. All applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, abilities, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression (except as limited by law, Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational disqualifications). The City of Hollywood is an Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Employer. SUMMARY OF BENEFITS FOR GENERAL EMPLOYEES All regular full time Employees shall accrue paid vacation following their employment anniversary date. Employees who regularly work 40 hours per week shall accrue vacation leave as follows: up to seven (7) completed years 80 hours more than seven (7) but less than ten (10) completed years 112 hours more than ten (10) but less than fifteen (15) completed years 144 hours more than fifteen (15) but less than twenty (20) completed years160 hours twenty (20) completed years and above200 hours After completion of the first full year of service, vacation time accrued as of September 30th of each year is to be utilized during the following 15 months. Cash payment in lieu of unused vacation shall be made only upon termination of employment or upon approval of the City Manager. General employees shall accrue eight hours of sick leave for each month worked with no limit on the amount of sick leave that is accumulated. Additionally, each fiscal year an employee shall have the option of converting a maximum of 40 hours of accrued sick leave days to personal leave, provided the employee has a balance of 96 hours after the conversion. Accrued sick leave shall be terminally paid at the following rates in relationship to full years of credited service with the City to a maximum of 1200 hours (e.g., an employee with 20 or more years of service with 1200 (or more) hours of sick leave shall be paid at 80% of 1200 hours, which would be 960 hours): Accrued Sick Leave Payout Less than five (5) years 20% sick leave Five (5) to ten (10) years 40% sick leave Ten (10) or more years 70% sick leave Twenty (20) or more years 80% sick leave Upon the accumulation of 300 sick leave hours, all employees have the option of converting the next forty (40) hours of sick leave days to vacation days. Employees may participate in the City's Sick Leave Pool Program upon the completion of one year of employment and with a minimum accumulation of 96 hours of sick and/or vacation leave. This program entitles eligible employees to participate in extended sick leave benefits for cases involving non-work related catastrophic, or long-term illnesses, or injuries. General employees may receive the following holidays: New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday President's Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving Christmas Eve Christmas Day New Year's Eve General employees will receive two paid workdays each fiscal year (either 8 or 10-hour days) of use-it-or-lose-it time off in recognition of the importance of mental health well-being. General employees will be granted 40 hours of paid bereavement leave for the demise of a close family member. General employees will receive longevity compensation added to their base salary for the following cumulative years of service with the City: 5 years of service 5% 10 years of service 3% 12.5 years of service 2.75% 15 years of service 2% General employees and families shall be provided the option of coverage in the City’s health insurance plans. The City will contribute 80% of the premium for employees electing single or dependent coverage on the OAP plan and the employee will be responsible for contributing 20% of the premium; The City will contribute 100% of the premium for employees electing single coverage on the OAPIN plan. For employees adding dependents, the City will contribute 90% toward the premium and the employee will be responsible for contributing 10% of the premium. For 2024, the biweekly rates are as follows: Enrollment Tier |Medical OAP |Medical OAPIN Employee Only | $87.89 | $0 Employee +1 | $175.78 | $39.34 Employee + 2 or More | $281.24 | $86.56 Each member shall have the option of completing an annual wellness preventative physical through the City’s contracted provider currently named Life Scan with the costs of the scan paid for by the City up to $395 for each member which includes a comprehensive medical evaluation, ultrasound imaging, cardio-pulmonary assessments, vision and hearing test, and extensive laboratory blood profiles. General employees shall be provided group dental with $19.00 of the monthly premium costs paid by the City. There are three benefit plan offerings. For 2024, the biweekly rates are as follows: Enrollment Tier | Dental DPPO Low | Dental DPPO High | Dental DPPO Buy UP Employee Only | $5.17 | $21.37 | $25.11 Employee +1 | $14.80 | $40.68 | $46.82 Employee + 2 or More | $23.69 | $58.51 | $66.86 General employees shall have the option to purchase vision coverage through payroll deductions. Three plans are offered. Enrollment Tier | VSP Option 1 | VSP Option 2 | VSP Option 3 Employee Only | $2.36 | $3.87 | $4.44 Employee +1 | $4.73 | $7.73 | $8.87 Employee + 2 or More | $7.61 | $12.45 | $14.28 Employees will receive from the City a “use it or lose it” Health Reimbursement Account annually. The amount to the employee is determined by the employee’s medical enrollment status or if no coverage is elected then it will default to the lowest level. The level of the City contribution will be reevaluated once a year. The levels are: Single or no coverage = $400; Employee plus one = $600; and Employee plus two or more = $1000. In addition, the employee may establish and contribute to a Flexible Spending Account. General employees shall be provided with term life insurance of $25,000 with all premium costs paid by the City. Employees shall have the option of purchasing additional term life insurance at group rates up to an additional maximum amount of $475,000. All employees will be required to contribute 8% pretax dollars to the employee’s retirement fund. Employees are vested in the retirement plan after completing seven years of service. The service retirement annuity (pension) is equal to 2.5% of the employee's average salary for the highest 130 consecutive biweekly pay periods of credited service multiplied by the employee's years of credited service. Retirement is at age 65 with seven years of service, or age 62 with 25 years of service, or 30 years of service. To file a claim for benefits under the General Pension Plan or to receive a copy of the Plan or a copy of the Summary Plan Description (SPD), contact the Pension Coordinator at 954-921-3333. General employees, who complete their probationary period and receive “satisfactory” or better Employee Performance Evaluations, shall be eligible to participate in the City Educational Reimbursement Program for job-related undergraduate and graduate course work. General employees should request approval prior to taking any courses. The City pays as follows to a maximum total of $3,000.00 for tuition annually: Graduate and Undergraduate Benefit Grade of B or better 100% reimbursement at State tuition rates Grade of Pass 100% reimbursement at State tuition rates Grade of C 50% reimbursement at State tuition rates Employees will be eligible to receive 100% reimbursement for books with approval of the City Manager/designee. Employees who receive benefits under this program, who voluntarily leave the City's employment within two (2) years of receiving such benefit, shall be responsible for reimbursing the City for the cost of this benefit. General employees may enter a Deferred Compensation Program through payroll deduction. General employees have the option of joining the Sun Credit Union. General employees have the option of participating in payroll Direct Deposit. Employees have the option of participating in Pre-paid Legal/ID Theft Protection Plans and Supplemental Insurance through voluntary payroll deductions General employees are eligible to participate in the City’s Work/Life Assistance Program offering a wide range of services and support. General employees may have access the City’s fitness facility free of charge. IMPORTANT NOTICE - This document ‘BENEFITS SUMMARY’, is intended only as a summary of some of the benefits employees may be entitled to as an employee of the City of Hollywood. This is NOT a legal document, does NOT represent any guarantees, and is subject to change at any time. Closing Date/Time: 9/13/2024 11:59 PM Eastern