Introduction 0924 Dept. Info Systems Spec II by Employment Services Team TYPICAL DUTIES Provides technical assistance to system users for computer and networked systems equipment including hardware, software and peripheral equipment. Responds to requests for assistance on desktop and computer related problems including hardware, software, peripheral printers and related equipment; determines severity of problem and resolves or refers to higher-level information systems staff; installs, tests and configures computer hardware, software, programs and applications; troubleshoots to ensure functional operation. Performs a variety of technical duties in the installation, configuration and troubleshooting of hardware and software applications and equipment on networked systems; monitors computer systems, networks and applications for response time, problem prevention, performance and resource utilization; troubleshoots and maintains networked components including routers, hubs, bridges, and switches. Performs routine network administration duties such as monitoring or adding applications, users and devices, modifying user profiles, re-setting passwords and file maintenance; documents all network changes and revisions. Troubleshoots and diagnoses communication equipment problems to ensure functional operation; performs minor repairs; coordinates and oversees the installation of communications wiring and cabling. Performs minor repair on computer systems and peripheral equipment including printers, modems, scanners and related devices; coordinates major equipment repairs; locates vendors and ships parts as needed; arranges for vendor to perform on-site repairs. Conducts one-on-one training sessions with desktop users; provides information on system and application functions; communicates user access rights. Provides assistance to higher-level information systems staff in the evaluation, selection, acquisition and implementation of computer hardware and software solutions; provides assistance in determining communications requirements for new equipment installation; installs cabling and wiring for systems and peripheral equipment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Note: Incumbents who, at the time that Classification Study #01-22 is adopted by the Board of Supervisors, occupy full-time Civil Service positions reclassified to this class by the study, shall be deemed to meet the requirements listed below. EITHER PATTERN I Experience: One year as a Department Information Systems Specialist I in San Joaquin County. OR PATTERN II Education: Completion of at least 60 semester (or 90 quarter) units from an accredited college or university, including 24 units in computer science. Experience: Two years of experience that included substantial responsibility for operating, installing, configuring, testing, troubleshooting and repairing desktop computer hardware, software, peripheral equipment and/or network systems. Substitution #1: Possession of an approved information systems technology certificate, or completion of an approved information systems training course may substitute for all or part of the above-required education. A list of approved certificates and/or courses shall be maintained within the Human Resources Department. Substitution #2: Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the above-required education on a year-for-year basis. Special Requirement: Applicants for positions in this class may be required to demonstrate proficiency in operating, installing, configuring, testing, troubleshooting and/or repairing desktop computer hardware, software, peripheral equipment and/or network systems as part of the testing or selection process. KNOWLEDGE Operations, services and activities of a comprehensive information systems program; personal computer hardware and software components; operational characteristics of local and wide area network systems; operational characteristics of communication systems; network cabling standards; principles and practices of troubleshooting computer system hardware and software problems; basic principles and practices of technical network administration; principles and practices of customer service; operational characteristics of various computer software packages; operational characteristics of a variety of communication equipment and devices; methods and techniques of developing technical documentation and training materials; principles and practices of record keeping; modern office procedures, methods and equipment. ABILITY Respond to and identify user computer related problems; install and configure desktop computer systems and peripheral equipment; troubleshoot a variety of desktop systems hardware and software; perform routine technical maintenance on local and wide area networked systems; test and repair network cabling problems; communicate technical information to a wide variety of users; perform minor repairs on computer equipment; assist in planning and evaluating new systems and equipment; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility-Frequent use of data entry devices; frequent sitting, standing or walking for long periods; occasional pushing/pulling, bending, squatting and crawling; driving; Lifting-Frequently 5-30 pounds; occasionally 70 pounds or less; Vision-Constant use of good overall vision; frequent reading/close-up work; occasional color, depth and peripheral vision; Dexterity-Frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching; Hearing/Talking-Frequent talking/hearing in person and on the telephone; Emotional/Psychological-Frequent decision making and concentration; frequent public contact; occasional working alone, working nights and traveling; Environmental-Frequent exposure to noise. San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Equal Opportunity Employer San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org) . Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. BENEFITS Employees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit which is represented by SEIU Local 1021 . Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available. Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. Vision Insurance : The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. For more detailed information on the County’s benefits program, visit our website at www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Employee Benefits. Life Insurance : The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows: 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000 Employee may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate. 125 Flexible Benefits Plan : This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit). Retirement Plan : Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees’ Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance. Deferred Compensation : The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $22,500 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $30,000. The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available. Vacation : Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years. Holidays : Effective July 1, 2017, all civil service status employees earn 14 paid holidays each year. Please see the appopriate MOU for details regarding holidays, accruals, use, and cashability of accrued time. Sick Leave : 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive : An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one- half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year. Bereavement Leave : 3 days of paid leave for the death of qualifying family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child. Merit Salary Increase : New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step. Job Sharing : Employees may agree to job-share a position, subject to approval by a Department Head and the Director of Human Resources. Educational Reimbursement Program : Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year. Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: The County contributes up to $20 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area. School Activities : Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities. Selection Procedures Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process: Written Exam : The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Oral Exam : The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate’s education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidate’s score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Written & Oral Exam: If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list. Rate-out: A rate-out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidate’s application using the following criteria: education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate-out process. Note: The rating of 70 referred to may be the same or other than an arithmetic 70% of the total possible points. Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date. Veteran’s Points : Eligible veterans, unmarried widows and widowers of veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged and who have served during wartime shall be given veteran’s points in initial appointment to County service. Eligible veterans receive 5 points and eligible disabled veterans receive 10 points. Disabled veterans must submit a recent award letter stating a 10% service connected disability issued by the United States Veterans Administration. Note: A copy of your DD214 showing the discharge type must be received in the Human Resources by the date of the examination. Acceptable wartime service dates: September 16, 1940 to December 31, 1946 June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955 August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975 Persian Gulf War, August 2, 1990, through a date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation. Eligible Lists: Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for nine months, but may be extended by the Human Resources Director for a period which shall not exceed a total of three years from the date established. Certification/Referral: Names from the eligible list will be referred to the hiring department by the following methods. Rule of the Rank: The top rank or ranks of eligibles will be referred for hiring interviews. The minimum number of names to be referred will be equal to the number of positions plus nine, or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. When filling nine or more positions in a department at the same time, the top rank or ranks will be referred and the minimum number of names shall be two times the number of positions to be filled or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. This applies only to open competitive recruitments. Rule of Five: The top five names will be referred for hiring interviews. This applies only to department or countywide promotional examination. Rule of the List: For classifications designated by the Director of Human Resources, the entire eligible list will be referred to the department. Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities. Pre-Employment Drug Screening Exam: Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grand parent, grand child or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when; They are related to the Appointing Authority or The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other. Department Head may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule. Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S. HOW TO APPLY Apply Online: www.sjgov.org/department/hr By mail or in person: San Joaquin County Human Resources 44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330 Stockton, CA 95202 Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays. Phone: (209) 468-3370 Job Line: For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. ( The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division) . San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees. Equal Opportunity Employer : San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here . View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email , or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division. Closing Date/Time: 9/30/2024 11:59:00 PM
Sep 21, 2024
Full Time
Introduction 0924 Dept. Info Systems Spec II by Employment Services Team TYPICAL DUTIES Provides technical assistance to system users for computer and networked systems equipment including hardware, software and peripheral equipment. Responds to requests for assistance on desktop and computer related problems including hardware, software, peripheral printers and related equipment; determines severity of problem and resolves or refers to higher-level information systems staff; installs, tests and configures computer hardware, software, programs and applications; troubleshoots to ensure functional operation. Performs a variety of technical duties in the installation, configuration and troubleshooting of hardware and software applications and equipment on networked systems; monitors computer systems, networks and applications for response time, problem prevention, performance and resource utilization; troubleshoots and maintains networked components including routers, hubs, bridges, and switches. Performs routine network administration duties such as monitoring or adding applications, users and devices, modifying user profiles, re-setting passwords and file maintenance; documents all network changes and revisions. Troubleshoots and diagnoses communication equipment problems to ensure functional operation; performs minor repairs; coordinates and oversees the installation of communications wiring and cabling. Performs minor repair on computer systems and peripheral equipment including printers, modems, scanners and related devices; coordinates major equipment repairs; locates vendors and ships parts as needed; arranges for vendor to perform on-site repairs. Conducts one-on-one training sessions with desktop users; provides information on system and application functions; communicates user access rights. Provides assistance to higher-level information systems staff in the evaluation, selection, acquisition and implementation of computer hardware and software solutions; provides assistance in determining communications requirements for new equipment installation; installs cabling and wiring for systems and peripheral equipment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Note: Incumbents who, at the time that Classification Study #01-22 is adopted by the Board of Supervisors, occupy full-time Civil Service positions reclassified to this class by the study, shall be deemed to meet the requirements listed below. EITHER PATTERN I Experience: One year as a Department Information Systems Specialist I in San Joaquin County. OR PATTERN II Education: Completion of at least 60 semester (or 90 quarter) units from an accredited college or university, including 24 units in computer science. Experience: Two years of experience that included substantial responsibility for operating, installing, configuring, testing, troubleshooting and repairing desktop computer hardware, software, peripheral equipment and/or network systems. Substitution #1: Possession of an approved information systems technology certificate, or completion of an approved information systems training course may substitute for all or part of the above-required education. A list of approved certificates and/or courses shall be maintained within the Human Resources Department. Substitution #2: Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the above-required education on a year-for-year basis. Special Requirement: Applicants for positions in this class may be required to demonstrate proficiency in operating, installing, configuring, testing, troubleshooting and/or repairing desktop computer hardware, software, peripheral equipment and/or network systems as part of the testing or selection process. KNOWLEDGE Operations, services and activities of a comprehensive information systems program; personal computer hardware and software components; operational characteristics of local and wide area network systems; operational characteristics of communication systems; network cabling standards; principles and practices of troubleshooting computer system hardware and software problems; basic principles and practices of technical network administration; principles and practices of customer service; operational characteristics of various computer software packages; operational characteristics of a variety of communication equipment and devices; methods and techniques of developing technical documentation and training materials; principles and practices of record keeping; modern office procedures, methods and equipment. ABILITY Respond to and identify user computer related problems; install and configure desktop computer systems and peripheral equipment; troubleshoot a variety of desktop systems hardware and software; perform routine technical maintenance on local and wide area networked systems; test and repair network cabling problems; communicate technical information to a wide variety of users; perform minor repairs on computer equipment; assist in planning and evaluating new systems and equipment; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility-Frequent use of data entry devices; frequent sitting, standing or walking for long periods; occasional pushing/pulling, bending, squatting and crawling; driving; Lifting-Frequently 5-30 pounds; occasionally 70 pounds or less; Vision-Constant use of good overall vision; frequent reading/close-up work; occasional color, depth and peripheral vision; Dexterity-Frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching; Hearing/Talking-Frequent talking/hearing in person and on the telephone; Emotional/Psychological-Frequent decision making and concentration; frequent public contact; occasional working alone, working nights and traveling; Environmental-Frequent exposure to noise. San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Equal Opportunity Employer San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org) . Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. BENEFITS Employees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit which is represented by SEIU Local 1021 . Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available. Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. Vision Insurance : The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. For more detailed information on the County’s benefits program, visit our website at www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Employee Benefits. Life Insurance : The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows: 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000 Employee may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate. 125 Flexible Benefits Plan : This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit). Retirement Plan : Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees’ Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance. Deferred Compensation : The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $22,500 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $30,000. The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available. Vacation : Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years. Holidays : Effective July 1, 2017, all civil service status employees earn 14 paid holidays each year. Please see the appopriate MOU for details regarding holidays, accruals, use, and cashability of accrued time. Sick Leave : 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive : An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one- half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year. Bereavement Leave : 3 days of paid leave for the death of qualifying family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child. Merit Salary Increase : New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step. Job Sharing : Employees may agree to job-share a position, subject to approval by a Department Head and the Director of Human Resources. Educational Reimbursement Program : Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year. Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: The County contributes up to $20 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area. School Activities : Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities. Selection Procedures Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process: Written Exam : The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Oral Exam : The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate’s education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidate’s score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Written & Oral Exam: If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list. Rate-out: A rate-out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidate’s application using the following criteria: education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate-out process. Note: The rating of 70 referred to may be the same or other than an arithmetic 70% of the total possible points. Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date. Veteran’s Points : Eligible veterans, unmarried widows and widowers of veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged and who have served during wartime shall be given veteran’s points in initial appointment to County service. Eligible veterans receive 5 points and eligible disabled veterans receive 10 points. Disabled veterans must submit a recent award letter stating a 10% service connected disability issued by the United States Veterans Administration. Note: A copy of your DD214 showing the discharge type must be received in the Human Resources by the date of the examination. Acceptable wartime service dates: September 16, 1940 to December 31, 1946 June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955 August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975 Persian Gulf War, August 2, 1990, through a date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation. Eligible Lists: Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for nine months, but may be extended by the Human Resources Director for a period which shall not exceed a total of three years from the date established. Certification/Referral: Names from the eligible list will be referred to the hiring department by the following methods. Rule of the Rank: The top rank or ranks of eligibles will be referred for hiring interviews. The minimum number of names to be referred will be equal to the number of positions plus nine, or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. When filling nine or more positions in a department at the same time, the top rank or ranks will be referred and the minimum number of names shall be two times the number of positions to be filled or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. This applies only to open competitive recruitments. Rule of Five: The top five names will be referred for hiring interviews. This applies only to department or countywide promotional examination. Rule of the List: For classifications designated by the Director of Human Resources, the entire eligible list will be referred to the department. Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities. Pre-Employment Drug Screening Exam: Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grand parent, grand child or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when; They are related to the Appointing Authority or The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other. Department Head may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule. Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S. HOW TO APPLY Apply Online: www.sjgov.org/department/hr By mail or in person: San Joaquin County Human Resources 44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330 Stockton, CA 95202 Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays. Phone: (209) 468-3370 Job Line: For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. ( The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division) . San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees. Equal Opportunity Employer : San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here . View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email , or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division. Closing Date/Time: 9/30/2024 11:59:00 PM
City of Los Angeles
City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $106,404 to $125,238 (Salary will be effective on September 22, 2024) The salary in the Department of Water and Power is $87,403 to $108,576 and $103,293 to $128,328. NOTES : Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions. Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf . A Systems Analyst analyzes procedures, methods and operations of computer-based information systems; designs, implements, and recommends information systems to improve the efficiency and economy of City operations; performs cost benefit and feasibility analyses related to the modification of existing computer-based information systems, the maintenance and support of information systems, or the implementation of new computer-based systems; accesses and analyzes information from automated files using high-level retrieval languages. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) 1. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a major in a closely related field; or 2. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and two years of full-time paid experience in a class at the level of Management Assistant which provides experience in: the development, analysis, implementation or major modification of new or existing computer-based information systems or relational databases; or performing cost benefit, feasibility and requirements analysis for a large-scale computer-based information system; or performing system implementation and support activities including software and hardware acquisition, installation, modifications to system configuration, system and application upgrade installation; or 3. Two years of full-time paid experience as a Systems Aide with the City of Los Angeles; and Satisfactory completion of four courses, of at least three semester or four quarter units each, in Information Systems, Systems Analysis, or a closely related degree program, professional designation, or certificate program from an accredited college or university.At least three of the courses must be from the core courses required in the program, and one course may be from either the required core courses or the prescribed elective courses of the program. A course in systems analysis and design is especially desired, but not required. PROCESS NOTES Some positions may require a valid California driver's license. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at http://per.lacity.org/Accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf. College students within three months of meeting the education requirements indicated under Requirement #1 may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until they can provide proof that the full education requirements have been met.Applicants qualifying under Requirement #2 above must identify in the Supplemental Questions section of the application the specific projects that provide qualifying experience. The minor application, modification or use of existing systems is not considered to be qualifying experience.Four years of full-time paid experience in any of the areas noted in Requirement #2 above may be substituted for the required degree only. The two years' experience in the areas noted is still required to fully meet Requirement #2.Applicants qualifying under Requirement #3 above must list in the Supplemental Question section of the application the name of the school attended, course titles, number of units, completion dates, and grades. General education courses will not meet the education requirement outlined in Requirement #3 . A copy of the offering institution's catalog program description and course list must be attached to the on-line application and submitted to the Personnel Department at the time of filing. Failure to submit the requested documents may result in processing delays and/or disqualification.Applicants completing the exam process may be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying four-year degree. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying degree in the Attachments section of the on-line application at the time of filing. SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training. For such positions, only applicants possessing the specific professional certification(s) at the time of filing may be considered. Some positions will require a professional industry certification(s) in one or more of the following: Adobe Dreamweaver CS6 ACEAdobe Photoshop CS5 or CS6 ACEArcGIS Desktop Developer AssociateBMC Certified AdministratorCisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT)Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)Citrix Certified Associate - Virtualization (CCA-V)CompTIA A+CompTIA Security+Delphi Developer CertificationEnterprise Administration AssociateEnterprise System Design AssociateEnterprise Geodata Management AssociateEnterprise Geodata Management ProfessionalHP Service ManagerIBM Certified Solutions ExpertIBM Certified OperatorIBM Certified Systems AdministratorJAVA SE Programmer CertificationLinux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS)Linux Foundation Certified Engineer (LFCE)MCTS: Administering and Deploying System Center 2012 Configuration ManagerMicrosoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD)Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA)Microsoft Technology Associate: IT InfrastructureMicrosoft: Core Solutions of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013Microsoft: Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3Microsoft: Programming in C#Microsoft: Developing ASP.NET MVC Web ApplicationsMicrosoft: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, ConfiguringMicrosoft: Windows Server 2008, Server AdministratorMicrosoft: Windows 7, ConfiguringMicrosoft: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Support TechnicianMicrosoft: Installing and Configuring Windows 10Microsoft: Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 2016Microsoft: Database FundamentalsCertified Novell Administrator (CNA)Oracle E-Business Suite R12: E-Business EssentialsOracle Database SQL Certified AssociateRed Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)Unix System AdministrationVMware Certified Associate 6 - Data Center VirtualizationVMware Certified Professional 6.5 - Data Center Virtualization Applicants must attach a copy of the certificate(s) to the on-line application at the time of filing. The certificate(s) must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the certificate(s) is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted the certificate(s). Applicants who fail to submit the certificate(s) at the time of filing by not attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered for this part of selective certification. WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity . NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below: Friday, February 14, 2025 to Thursday, February 27, 2025 Additional filing periods may be added based on the City’s hiring needs. The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the weighted multiple-choice test in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period’s selection process. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weight: Multiple-Choice Test: 100% The examination will consist entirely of a weighted multiple-choice test administered and proctored on-line. In the on-line multiple-choice test, the following competencies may be evaluated: Analytical Ability; Interpersonal Skills; Teamwork; Written Communication; Technology Application, including: office productivity tools and/or software; local area network (LAN) configurations and communication protocols; computer hardware and their use, networking devices, and software tools; various operating systems including their use, interoperability, capabilities, and limitations; basic principles and concepts of database design; systems development life cycle (SDLC) methodology including the associated steps and phases; cloud-based computing services and their use; disaster recovery systems, procedures, and/or best practices; Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) frameworks and methodologies; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Systems Analyst. The multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered on-line during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line multiple-choice test will be able to take the test from a remote location (i.e., their home) using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on how to take the multiple-choice test on-line. Candidates who do not complete and submit the multiple-choice test on-line using a computer by the specified date and time will not be considered further in this examination. Additional test dates may be added as needed. For candidates who apply between FEBRUARY 14, 2025 and FEBRUARY 27, 2025 , it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2025 and MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2025. FAQs for on-line testing are available at https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html . Only candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility. NOTES : This examination is based on a validation study and as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the multiple-choice test will not be subject to candidate inspection.As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf .Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who have received a regular appointment to a City position or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates.The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of continuous classified City service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list.You may take the Systems Analyst multiple-choice test only once every 365 days.Your name may be removed from the open competitive list after six (6) months.Your rank on the employment list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of the examination are merged onto one list.In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22, and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list. Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://personnel.lacity.gov/faqs/employment-testing-process.html There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time:
Sep 06, 2024
Full Time
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $106,404 to $125,238 (Salary will be effective on September 22, 2024) The salary in the Department of Water and Power is $87,403 to $108,576 and $103,293 to $128,328. NOTES : Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions. Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf . A Systems Analyst analyzes procedures, methods and operations of computer-based information systems; designs, implements, and recommends information systems to improve the efficiency and economy of City operations; performs cost benefit and feasibility analyses related to the modification of existing computer-based information systems, the maintenance and support of information systems, or the implementation of new computer-based systems; accesses and analyzes information from automated files using high-level retrieval languages. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) 1. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a major in a closely related field; or 2. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and two years of full-time paid experience in a class at the level of Management Assistant which provides experience in: the development, analysis, implementation or major modification of new or existing computer-based information systems or relational databases; or performing cost benefit, feasibility and requirements analysis for a large-scale computer-based information system; or performing system implementation and support activities including software and hardware acquisition, installation, modifications to system configuration, system and application upgrade installation; or 3. Two years of full-time paid experience as a Systems Aide with the City of Los Angeles; and Satisfactory completion of four courses, of at least three semester or four quarter units each, in Information Systems, Systems Analysis, or a closely related degree program, professional designation, or certificate program from an accredited college or university.At least three of the courses must be from the core courses required in the program, and one course may be from either the required core courses or the prescribed elective courses of the program. A course in systems analysis and design is especially desired, but not required. PROCESS NOTES Some positions may require a valid California driver's license. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at http://per.lacity.org/Accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf. College students within three months of meeting the education requirements indicated under Requirement #1 may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until they can provide proof that the full education requirements have been met.Applicants qualifying under Requirement #2 above must identify in the Supplemental Questions section of the application the specific projects that provide qualifying experience. The minor application, modification or use of existing systems is not considered to be qualifying experience.Four years of full-time paid experience in any of the areas noted in Requirement #2 above may be substituted for the required degree only. The two years' experience in the areas noted is still required to fully meet Requirement #2.Applicants qualifying under Requirement #3 above must list in the Supplemental Question section of the application the name of the school attended, course titles, number of units, completion dates, and grades. General education courses will not meet the education requirement outlined in Requirement #3 . A copy of the offering institution's catalog program description and course list must be attached to the on-line application and submitted to the Personnel Department at the time of filing. Failure to submit the requested documents may result in processing delays and/or disqualification.Applicants completing the exam process may be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying four-year degree. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying degree in the Attachments section of the on-line application at the time of filing. SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training. For such positions, only applicants possessing the specific professional certification(s) at the time of filing may be considered. Some positions will require a professional industry certification(s) in one or more of the following: Adobe Dreamweaver CS6 ACEAdobe Photoshop CS5 or CS6 ACEArcGIS Desktop Developer AssociateBMC Certified AdministratorCisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT)Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)Citrix Certified Associate - Virtualization (CCA-V)CompTIA A+CompTIA Security+Delphi Developer CertificationEnterprise Administration AssociateEnterprise System Design AssociateEnterprise Geodata Management AssociateEnterprise Geodata Management ProfessionalHP Service ManagerIBM Certified Solutions ExpertIBM Certified OperatorIBM Certified Systems AdministratorJAVA SE Programmer CertificationLinux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS)Linux Foundation Certified Engineer (LFCE)MCTS: Administering and Deploying System Center 2012 Configuration ManagerMicrosoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD)Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA)Microsoft Technology Associate: IT InfrastructureMicrosoft: Core Solutions of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013Microsoft: Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3Microsoft: Programming in C#Microsoft: Developing ASP.NET MVC Web ApplicationsMicrosoft: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, ConfiguringMicrosoft: Windows Server 2008, Server AdministratorMicrosoft: Windows 7, ConfiguringMicrosoft: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Support TechnicianMicrosoft: Installing and Configuring Windows 10Microsoft: Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 2016Microsoft: Database FundamentalsCertified Novell Administrator (CNA)Oracle E-Business Suite R12: E-Business EssentialsOracle Database SQL Certified AssociateRed Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)Unix System AdministrationVMware Certified Associate 6 - Data Center VirtualizationVMware Certified Professional 6.5 - Data Center Virtualization Applicants must attach a copy of the certificate(s) to the on-line application at the time of filing. The certificate(s) must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the certificate(s) is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted the certificate(s). Applicants who fail to submit the certificate(s) at the time of filing by not attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered for this part of selective certification. WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity . NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below: Friday, February 14, 2025 to Thursday, February 27, 2025 Additional filing periods may be added based on the City’s hiring needs. The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the weighted multiple-choice test in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period’s selection process. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weight: Multiple-Choice Test: 100% The examination will consist entirely of a weighted multiple-choice test administered and proctored on-line. In the on-line multiple-choice test, the following competencies may be evaluated: Analytical Ability; Interpersonal Skills; Teamwork; Written Communication; Technology Application, including: office productivity tools and/or software; local area network (LAN) configurations and communication protocols; computer hardware and their use, networking devices, and software tools; various operating systems including their use, interoperability, capabilities, and limitations; basic principles and concepts of database design; systems development life cycle (SDLC) methodology including the associated steps and phases; cloud-based computing services and their use; disaster recovery systems, procedures, and/or best practices; Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) frameworks and methodologies; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Systems Analyst. The multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered on-line during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line multiple-choice test will be able to take the test from a remote location (i.e., their home) using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on how to take the multiple-choice test on-line. Candidates who do not complete and submit the multiple-choice test on-line using a computer by the specified date and time will not be considered further in this examination. Additional test dates may be added as needed. For candidates who apply between FEBRUARY 14, 2025 and FEBRUARY 27, 2025 , it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2025 and MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2025. FAQs for on-line testing are available at https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html . Only candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility. NOTES : This examination is based on a validation study and as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the multiple-choice test will not be subject to candidate inspection.As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf .Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who have received a regular appointment to a City position or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates.The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of continuous classified City service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list.You may take the Systems Analyst multiple-choice test only once every 365 days.Your name may be removed from the open competitive list after six (6) months.Your rank on the employment list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of the examination are merged onto one list.In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22, and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list. Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://personnel.lacity.gov/faqs/employment-testing-process.html There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time:
City of Los Angeles
City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $124,486 to $146,494; $107,782 to $157,581; and $116,802 to $170,735 The salary in the Department of Water and Power is $124,340 to $154,491; $134,070 to $166,559; and $148,248 to $184,182. NOTES : Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf. A Systems Administrator evaluates, develops, maintains, implements, and modifies operating systems, hardware, middleware, software, storage, and networking in a business applications environment; performs hardware-software studies; designs and implements systems architecture; analyzes systems problems and optimizes systems performance; performs systems upgrades; follows Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) and security best practices for incident, change and release management, and all aspects of network and server operations; provides technical assistance to other data processing personnel and user divisions or departments; may supervise and direct the work of employees engaged in such activities; applies sound supervisory principles and techniques in building and maintaining an effective work force; and fulfills equal employment opportunity responsibilities. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university; and two (2) years of full-time paid systems implementation experience in either: 1) installing, configuring, maintaining, performance tuning, patching, troubleshooting and securing enterprise level servers and networks; or 2) planning, configuring, and implementing enterprise systems and applications operating over large computing networks serving local and remote facilities; or 3) preparing programs by analyzing specifications developed by systems professionals and determining computer processing requirements, systems and/or programming flowcharts, code programs, and software solutions; or Two years of full-time paid experience with the City of Los Angeles as a Programmer Analyst; or Four years of full-time paid systems implementation experience with the City of Los Angeles as a Systems Analyst with experience in either 1) installing, configuring, maintaining, performance tuning, patching, and securing enterprise level servers; or 2) planning, configuring, and implementing enterprise systems and applications operating over large computing networks serving local and remote facilities. PROCESS NOTES Additional full-time paid experience as described above in Requirement No. 1 may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required bachelor's degree noted in Requirement No.1. One academic year is equivalent to 30 semester or 45 quarter units.Some positions may require a valid California driver's license. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI). Applicants completing the examination process may be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree and/or course work. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying degree in the Attachments section of the on-line application at the time of filing. SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training in one or more of the following areas. For such positions, only applicants possessing the specific professional certification(s) at the time of filing, may be considered. A copy of the Certificate of Completion must be submitted at the time of filing. The certificate must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the certificate is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted the certificate. Applicants who fail to submit the certificate at the time of filing by not attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered for this part of selective certification. AWS Certified Advanced Networking - SpecialtyAWS Certified Alexa Skill Builder - SpecialtyAWS Certified Big Data - Specialty AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner AWS Certified Developer - Associate AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional AWS Certified Machine Learning - Specialty AWS Certified Security - Specialty AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate CCIE Data CenterCCIE SecurityCCIE WirelessCCNP Data CenterCCNP Routing and SwitchingCCNP WirelessCCNP SecurityCCSACCSECertification as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).Certification as a Checkpoint Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) or as a Checkpoint Certified Security ExpertCertification as a CISCO Certified DevNet AssociateCertification as a CISCO Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or as a CISCO Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE).Certification as a Cisco Certified Security Professional or as a CISCO Certified Internetwork Expert in Security.Certification as a DNS/BIND AssociateCertification as a Global Information Assurance Certification (G9ac) Security Essentials (GSEC)Certification as a Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) on Windows server platform.Certification as an Oracle 9i/10g/11g or latest version or as an Oracle Database 10g/11g or latest version of Administrator Certified Master.Certification as CompTIA Security +Certified other Database Provider (such as Microsoft SQL) CCIE Routing and SwitchingCertified with other Linus/Unix Operating System Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)Certified with other Linux/Unit Operating SystemCertified with other Network Provider (such as Juniper.)CISCO Certified DevNet ProfessionalCisco Certified DevNet SpecialistCISSP ISC2Core InfrastructureData center Virtualization 2019 (VCP-DCV 2019); VMWare Certified Advanced Professional 6.5Data Center Virtualization; Cloud Management (VCAP-CMA) (VCP6.5-DCV); Network virtualization (VCP-NV)Financial Management Certified Implementation SpecialistIBM Certified Database Administrator - DB2 for z/OSIBM Certified Deployment Professional Certification as a Sun Certified System Administrator for the Solaris Operating System.IBM Certified Infrastructure Deployment Professional - Maximo Asset Management v7.X VMWare certified ProfessionalIBM Certified System AdministratorIBM Certified System Administrator - DB2 for z/OSJava EnterpriseMicrosoft Certified : Azure Administrator AssociateOracle Certified ProfessionalOracle Database 12c Administrator Certified Master (OCM)Oracle Database 12c Administrator Certified Professional (OCP)Oracle Database 9i/10/11g Administrator Certified Associate (OCA)Oracle Database 9i/10/11g Administrator Certified Professional (OCP)Oracle Database Certified Associate (OCA)Oracle E-Business Suite 12Oracle Solaris11Oracle WebCenter Certified Implementation Specialist' Oracle Certified AssociateOracle WebLogic Server 11g/12c System AdministratorOracle WebLogic Server 12c AdministratorOracle WebLogic Server 12c Certified Implementation Specialist; Oracle Certified ProfessionalPeopleSoft 9.2 Financial Certified Implementation SpecialistPeopleSoft People Tools 8.5 Certified Implementation SpecialistRed Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)SAP Certified Technology Associate - System Administration (Max DB) with SAP NetWeaver 7.4VM Certified Advanced ProfessionalWebSphere Application Server Network Deployment V9.0 WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity. NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below: From Friday, October 4, 2024 to Thursday, October 17, 2024 From Friday, March 7, 2025 to Thursday, March 20, 2025 Additional filing periods may be added based on the City’s hiring needs. The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the weighted multiple-choice test in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period’s selection process. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weight: Multiple-Choice Test . . . . . . . .100% The examination will consist entirely of a weighted multiple-choice test administered and proctored on-line. In the on-line multiple-choice test, the following competencies may be evaluated: Analytical Ability; Self-Management; Teamwork; Project Management; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: capabilities, uses, characteristics, and limitations of servers - virtual, physical and cloud, computers and peripheral equipment, operating software systems (Windows, Linux, Unix, MacOS, etc.), software such as assemblers, generators, subroutine libraries, compilers and vendor written application programs; programming languages such as C/C++, Java, .NET - VB, ASP, MVC, C#, PHP, Perl, Hadoop, Python, PowerShell or command languages for distributed and large scale computers and/or network and associated programming aids; Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), Metropolitan and cloud networks, and IP Protocols; Storage Area Network (SAN) and Network Attached Storage (NAS); system optimization techniques and performance tuning; storage, backup and disaster recovery procedures, and other business resumption and data protection technologies; framework or detailed plan to prepare documentation, procedures, tests, corrections, and take other steps necessary for the planned implementation and modification of programs; methods to identify security exposures and provide mitigation controls as they apply to information and management information systems including software distribution and patch management in cyber security, software and threats; techniques and tools necessary to support internet, intranet, and cloud application environments; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities. The multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered on-line during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line multiple-choice test will be able to take the test from a remote location (i.e., their home) using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on how to take the multiple-choice test on-line. Candidates who do not complete and submit the multiple-choice test on-line using a computer by the specified date and time will not be considered further in this examination. Additional test dates may be added as needed. Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Systems Administrator. For candidates who apply between October 4, 2024 and October 17, 2024, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2024 AND MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2024. For candidates who apply between March 7, 2025 and March 20, 2025, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2025 AND MONDAY, MAY 12, 2025. FAQs for on-line testing are available at https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html . Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, only candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility. NOTES : This examination is based on a validation study, and as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the multiple-choice test will not be subject to candidate inspection.As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf. Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who are currently eligible City employees or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open Candidates.The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.You may take the Systems Administrator multiple-choice test only once every 365 days.Your name may be removed from the open competitive list after six (6) months.Your rank on the eligible list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of this examination are merged onto one list.A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list.In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22 and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://personnel.lacity.gov/faqs/employment-testing-process.html There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time:
Aug 31, 2024
Full Time
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $124,486 to $146,494; $107,782 to $157,581; and $116,802 to $170,735 The salary in the Department of Water and Power is $124,340 to $154,491; $134,070 to $166,559; and $148,248 to $184,182. NOTES : Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf. A Systems Administrator evaluates, develops, maintains, implements, and modifies operating systems, hardware, middleware, software, storage, and networking in a business applications environment; performs hardware-software studies; designs and implements systems architecture; analyzes systems problems and optimizes systems performance; performs systems upgrades; follows Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) and security best practices for incident, change and release management, and all aspects of network and server operations; provides technical assistance to other data processing personnel and user divisions or departments; may supervise and direct the work of employees engaged in such activities; applies sound supervisory principles and techniques in building and maintaining an effective work force; and fulfills equal employment opportunity responsibilities. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university; and two (2) years of full-time paid systems implementation experience in either: 1) installing, configuring, maintaining, performance tuning, patching, troubleshooting and securing enterprise level servers and networks; or 2) planning, configuring, and implementing enterprise systems and applications operating over large computing networks serving local and remote facilities; or 3) preparing programs by analyzing specifications developed by systems professionals and determining computer processing requirements, systems and/or programming flowcharts, code programs, and software solutions; or Two years of full-time paid experience with the City of Los Angeles as a Programmer Analyst; or Four years of full-time paid systems implementation experience with the City of Los Angeles as a Systems Analyst with experience in either 1) installing, configuring, maintaining, performance tuning, patching, and securing enterprise level servers; or 2) planning, configuring, and implementing enterprise systems and applications operating over large computing networks serving local and remote facilities. PROCESS NOTES Additional full-time paid experience as described above in Requirement No. 1 may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required bachelor's degree noted in Requirement No.1. One academic year is equivalent to 30 semester or 45 quarter units.Some positions may require a valid California driver's license. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI). Applicants completing the examination process may be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree and/or course work. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying degree in the Attachments section of the on-line application at the time of filing. SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training in one or more of the following areas. For such positions, only applicants possessing the specific professional certification(s) at the time of filing, may be considered. A copy of the Certificate of Completion must be submitted at the time of filing. The certificate must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the certificate is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted the certificate. Applicants who fail to submit the certificate at the time of filing by not attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered for this part of selective certification. AWS Certified Advanced Networking - SpecialtyAWS Certified Alexa Skill Builder - SpecialtyAWS Certified Big Data - Specialty AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner AWS Certified Developer - Associate AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional AWS Certified Machine Learning - Specialty AWS Certified Security - Specialty AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate CCIE Data CenterCCIE SecurityCCIE WirelessCCNP Data CenterCCNP Routing and SwitchingCCNP WirelessCCNP SecurityCCSACCSECertification as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).Certification as a Checkpoint Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) or as a Checkpoint Certified Security ExpertCertification as a CISCO Certified DevNet AssociateCertification as a CISCO Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or as a CISCO Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE).Certification as a Cisco Certified Security Professional or as a CISCO Certified Internetwork Expert in Security.Certification as a DNS/BIND AssociateCertification as a Global Information Assurance Certification (G9ac) Security Essentials (GSEC)Certification as a Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) on Windows server platform.Certification as an Oracle 9i/10g/11g or latest version or as an Oracle Database 10g/11g or latest version of Administrator Certified Master.Certification as CompTIA Security +Certified other Database Provider (such as Microsoft SQL) CCIE Routing and SwitchingCertified with other Linus/Unix Operating System Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)Certified with other Linux/Unit Operating SystemCertified with other Network Provider (such as Juniper.)CISCO Certified DevNet ProfessionalCisco Certified DevNet SpecialistCISSP ISC2Core InfrastructureData center Virtualization 2019 (VCP-DCV 2019); VMWare Certified Advanced Professional 6.5Data Center Virtualization; Cloud Management (VCAP-CMA) (VCP6.5-DCV); Network virtualization (VCP-NV)Financial Management Certified Implementation SpecialistIBM Certified Database Administrator - DB2 for z/OSIBM Certified Deployment Professional Certification as a Sun Certified System Administrator for the Solaris Operating System.IBM Certified Infrastructure Deployment Professional - Maximo Asset Management v7.X VMWare certified ProfessionalIBM Certified System AdministratorIBM Certified System Administrator - DB2 for z/OSJava EnterpriseMicrosoft Certified : Azure Administrator AssociateOracle Certified ProfessionalOracle Database 12c Administrator Certified Master (OCM)Oracle Database 12c Administrator Certified Professional (OCP)Oracle Database 9i/10/11g Administrator Certified Associate (OCA)Oracle Database 9i/10/11g Administrator Certified Professional (OCP)Oracle Database Certified Associate (OCA)Oracle E-Business Suite 12Oracle Solaris11Oracle WebCenter Certified Implementation Specialist' Oracle Certified AssociateOracle WebLogic Server 11g/12c System AdministratorOracle WebLogic Server 12c AdministratorOracle WebLogic Server 12c Certified Implementation Specialist; Oracle Certified ProfessionalPeopleSoft 9.2 Financial Certified Implementation SpecialistPeopleSoft People Tools 8.5 Certified Implementation SpecialistRed Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)SAP Certified Technology Associate - System Administration (Max DB) with SAP NetWeaver 7.4VM Certified Advanced ProfessionalWebSphere Application Server Network Deployment V9.0 WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity. NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below: From Friday, October 4, 2024 to Thursday, October 17, 2024 From Friday, March 7, 2025 to Thursday, March 20, 2025 Additional filing periods may be added based on the City’s hiring needs. The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the weighted multiple-choice test in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period’s selection process. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weight: Multiple-Choice Test . . . . . . . .100% The examination will consist entirely of a weighted multiple-choice test administered and proctored on-line. In the on-line multiple-choice test, the following competencies may be evaluated: Analytical Ability; Self-Management; Teamwork; Project Management; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: capabilities, uses, characteristics, and limitations of servers - virtual, physical and cloud, computers and peripheral equipment, operating software systems (Windows, Linux, Unix, MacOS, etc.), software such as assemblers, generators, subroutine libraries, compilers and vendor written application programs; programming languages such as C/C++, Java, .NET - VB, ASP, MVC, C#, PHP, Perl, Hadoop, Python, PowerShell or command languages for distributed and large scale computers and/or network and associated programming aids; Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), Metropolitan and cloud networks, and IP Protocols; Storage Area Network (SAN) and Network Attached Storage (NAS); system optimization techniques and performance tuning; storage, backup and disaster recovery procedures, and other business resumption and data protection technologies; framework or detailed plan to prepare documentation, procedures, tests, corrections, and take other steps necessary for the planned implementation and modification of programs; methods to identify security exposures and provide mitigation controls as they apply to information and management information systems including software distribution and patch management in cyber security, software and threats; techniques and tools necessary to support internet, intranet, and cloud application environments; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities. The multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered on-line during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line multiple-choice test will be able to take the test from a remote location (i.e., their home) using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on how to take the multiple-choice test on-line. Candidates who do not complete and submit the multiple-choice test on-line using a computer by the specified date and time will not be considered further in this examination. Additional test dates may be added as needed. Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Systems Administrator. For candidates who apply between October 4, 2024 and October 17, 2024, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2024 AND MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2024. For candidates who apply between March 7, 2025 and March 20, 2025, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2025 AND MONDAY, MAY 12, 2025. FAQs for on-line testing are available at https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html . Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, only candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility. NOTES : This examination is based on a validation study, and as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the multiple-choice test will not be subject to candidate inspection.As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf. Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who are currently eligible City employees or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open Candidates.The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.You may take the Systems Administrator multiple-choice test only once every 365 days.Your name may be removed from the open competitive list after six (6) months.Your rank on the eligible list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of this examination are merged onto one list.A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list.In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22 and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://personnel.lacity.gov/faqs/employment-testing-process.html There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time:
City of Los Angeles
City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY: $115,967 to $169,503 The salary in the Department of Water and Power is $138,058 to $171,529. NOTES : Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf . A Database Architect performs technical and administrative work in the development of standards, methods, techniques, policies, procedures, data analyses, data designs, database implementations, and data governance necessary for the productive integration, sharing, standardization, integrity, security, availability, consistency, and usability of data throughout the City’s on-premises and cloud-based databases; assists in the implementation, maintenance, operation, or overall management of and database-level integration between the on-premises and cloud-based databases; installs and configures database software and related administration tools and utilities; develops and implements production scripts for database maintenance tasks; tunes and optimizes SQL statements and database/system parameters; develops and conducts training; utilizes database tools to perform various types of database backups and recoveries; ensures database security and compliance with SB1386 or data privacy acts; researches current database issues and technologies; assists application developer to apply sound database technology to new application; may supervise other technical employees in the performance of this work; and performs related duties. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in information systems, software engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a related field; AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING : Two years of full-time paid experience installing, administering, tuning, and maintaining databases in a medium to large scale production environment in one of the following database platforms: Oracle, DB2, SQL Server, MySQL, MariaDB, or PostgreSQL in a position at the level of Senior Systems Analyst I, Systems Programmer I, or Programmer Analyst IV with the City of Los Angeles; OR Two years of full-time paid experience as a database architect or database administrator in the information technology industry installing, administering, tuning, and maintaining medium to large scale production databases in one of the following database platforms: Oracle, DB2, SQL Server, MySQL, MariaDB, or PostgreSQL; OR Two years of full-time paid experience designing, building, operationalizing, securing, monitoring, and maintaining Google Cloud Platform or comparable cloud computing platforms using applicable data infrastructure such as Google Cloud Storage, Google BigQuery, Google CloudSQL, and Google Cloud Run for data processing in a position at the level of Senior Systems Analyst I, Systems Programmer I, or Programmer Analyst IV with the City of Los Angeles; OR Two years of full-time paid experience as a database architect or database administrator in the information technology industry designing, building, operationalizing, securing, monitoring, and maintaining Google Cloud Platform or comparable cloud computing platforms using applicable data infrastructure such as Google Cloud Storage, Google BigQuery, Google CloudSQL, and Google Cloud Run for data processing. A DBA professional certification in one of the following databases may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience: Oracle Database, version 10g or higher - Any operating system, Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) DB2 Universal Database, version 11 or higher - Any operating system, IBM Certified Database Administrator Microsoft SQL Server version 2012 or higher - Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) MySQL 5.7 or higher - Any operating system, MySQL Certified Database Administrator MariaDB version 10 or higher - Any operating system, MariaDB Certified Database Administrator PostgreSQL, version 12 - Any operating system, PostgreSQL Professional Certification Google Certified Professional Data Engineer PROCESS NOTES: Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met. Some positions may require a valid California driver’s license. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI). Applicants must list their school name and location, type of degree earned and major in the Education Section of the application. Applicants who fail to provide this information on their application will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed. Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at http://per.lacity.org/Accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf . Candidates completing the examination process will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying degree to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section. Applicants wishing to substitute a DBA professional certification for up to one year of the required experience in Requirement #2, #3, #4, or #5 must attach proof of completion of the DBA professional certification at the time of filing in the Attachments section. The copy of the document(s) must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the document(s) is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted the documents. The substitution will not be considered for applicants who fail to provide the information at the time of filing. Please note that the following DBA professional certifications listed under the substitution clause may be updated in future exam bulletins to: Oracle Database, version 19c or higher - Any operating system, Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) DB2 Universal Database, version 12 or higher - Any operating system, IBM Certified Database Administrator Microsoft SQL Server version 2016 or higher - Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION: In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training. Only persons possessing the following specific professional certification(s) at the time of filing may be considered for appointment to fill such positions: AWS Certified Database-Specialty Certification Google Certified Professional Data Engineer IBM Certified Database Administrator - DB2 8 or higher (Linux, UNIX, and Windows) IBM Certified Database Administrator - DB2 9 or higher for z/OS IBM Certified Database Administrator - DB2 v12 or higher for z/OS IBM InfoSphere DataStage Badge Essentials MariaDB Certified Database Administrator - MariaDB version 10 or higher Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) Microsoft SQL 2016 Database Administration Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) - Data Management and Analytics Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) - SQL Database Administration Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Data Engineering with Azure Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) - SQL 2016 Database Administration Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MSCA): SQL 2016 BI Development or more recent MySQL Certified Database Administrator - MySQL 5.7 or higher Oracle 10g Administrator Certified Associate (OCA) or higher Oracle 10g Administrator Certified Master (OCM) or higher Oracle 10g Administrator Certified Professional (OCP) or higher Oracle 12c Administrator Certified Associate (OCA) or higher Oracle 12c Administrator Certified Master (OCM) or higher Oracle 19c Administrator Certified Professional (OCP) or higher Oracle Data Integrator 11g or 12c (or higher) Certified Implementation Specialist Oracle E-Business Suite R12 PostgreSQL Professional Certification - PostgreSQL version 12 or higher PowerCenter Data Integration 10 or higher: Administrator, Specialist Certification PowerCenter Data Integration 10 or higher: Developer, Specialist Certification NOTE : Applicants must attach a copy of the certificate(s) to the on-line application at the time of filing. The certificate(s) must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the certificate(s) is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted the certificate(s), and will not be considered for this part of selective certification. WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity . NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below: Friday, September 13, 2024 to Thursday, September 26, 2024 The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period’s selection process. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weights: Technical Exercise: Advisory Interview: 100% The examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of professional and personal qualifications by interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Analytical Ability; Attention to Detail; Initiative; Innovation; Responsiveness and Follow-Up; Teamwork; Oral Communication; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: high-availability, high-performance, and disaster recovery databases; data management principles, data flow, and systems design theory; database tuning methods; database design principles and conceptual modeling techniques; general query and transaction processing concepts; metadata repository concepts; data arrangement and distribution; performance trade-offs, data structures, and relative strengths and weaknesses of database management systems; programming languages; control systems software and native or third-party tools; internal systems components; various relational database management schemas; software tools and technologies necessary to move or replicate data; Google Cloud platform functionalities; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Database Architect. Prior to the interview, candidates will be required to prepare some technical, written material related to the duties and responsibilities of a Database Architect. This material will not be separately scored, but will be presented to the interview board for review and consideration, which may include discussion, in the overall evaluation of the candidate. Those who do not complete the advisory technical exercise will not be invited to the interview and will be considered to have failed the entire examination. To be considered complete, the advisory technical exercise must include a substantive response for each question or problem included in the advisory technical exercise for which a candidate is required to provide an answer. Please note that candidates must complete the advisory technical exercise and meet the minimum qualifications as stated on this bulletin in order to be considered further in the examination process. The advisory technical exercise will be administered on-line . Candidates invited to participate in the examination will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the specific steps needed to complete the on-line advisory technical exercise. Candidates who fail to complete the advisory technical exercise as instructed may be disqualified. For candidates who apply between FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 and THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 , it is anticipated that the on-line advisory technical exercise will be administered between TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024 and TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2024 . Candidates will be notified later by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interview, which will be held in Los Angeles or on-line. For candidates who apply between FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 and THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 , it is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of DECEMBER 2, 2024 to DECEMBER 13, 2024. NOTES : This examination is based on a validation study. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf . Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin. In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who have received a regular appointment to a City position or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates. The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of continuous classified City service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates. You may take the Database Architect advisory technical exercise only once every 24 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Database Architect advisory technical exercise within the last 24 months, you may not file for this examination at this time. Your rank on the employment list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of this examination are merged onto one list. Your name may be removed from the open competitive list after six (6) months. A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list. In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22, and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time: 9/26/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Jul 14, 2024
Full Time
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY: $115,967 to $169,503 The salary in the Department of Water and Power is $138,058 to $171,529. NOTES : Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf . A Database Architect performs technical and administrative work in the development of standards, methods, techniques, policies, procedures, data analyses, data designs, database implementations, and data governance necessary for the productive integration, sharing, standardization, integrity, security, availability, consistency, and usability of data throughout the City’s on-premises and cloud-based databases; assists in the implementation, maintenance, operation, or overall management of and database-level integration between the on-premises and cloud-based databases; installs and configures database software and related administration tools and utilities; develops and implements production scripts for database maintenance tasks; tunes and optimizes SQL statements and database/system parameters; develops and conducts training; utilizes database tools to perform various types of database backups and recoveries; ensures database security and compliance with SB1386 or data privacy acts; researches current database issues and technologies; assists application developer to apply sound database technology to new application; may supervise other technical employees in the performance of this work; and performs related duties. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in information systems, software engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a related field; AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING : Two years of full-time paid experience installing, administering, tuning, and maintaining databases in a medium to large scale production environment in one of the following database platforms: Oracle, DB2, SQL Server, MySQL, MariaDB, or PostgreSQL in a position at the level of Senior Systems Analyst I, Systems Programmer I, or Programmer Analyst IV with the City of Los Angeles; OR Two years of full-time paid experience as a database architect or database administrator in the information technology industry installing, administering, tuning, and maintaining medium to large scale production databases in one of the following database platforms: Oracle, DB2, SQL Server, MySQL, MariaDB, or PostgreSQL; OR Two years of full-time paid experience designing, building, operationalizing, securing, monitoring, and maintaining Google Cloud Platform or comparable cloud computing platforms using applicable data infrastructure such as Google Cloud Storage, Google BigQuery, Google CloudSQL, and Google Cloud Run for data processing in a position at the level of Senior Systems Analyst I, Systems Programmer I, or Programmer Analyst IV with the City of Los Angeles; OR Two years of full-time paid experience as a database architect or database administrator in the information technology industry designing, building, operationalizing, securing, monitoring, and maintaining Google Cloud Platform or comparable cloud computing platforms using applicable data infrastructure such as Google Cloud Storage, Google BigQuery, Google CloudSQL, and Google Cloud Run for data processing. A DBA professional certification in one of the following databases may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience: Oracle Database, version 10g or higher - Any operating system, Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) DB2 Universal Database, version 11 or higher - Any operating system, IBM Certified Database Administrator Microsoft SQL Server version 2012 or higher - Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) MySQL 5.7 or higher - Any operating system, MySQL Certified Database Administrator MariaDB version 10 or higher - Any operating system, MariaDB Certified Database Administrator PostgreSQL, version 12 - Any operating system, PostgreSQL Professional Certification Google Certified Professional Data Engineer PROCESS NOTES: Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met. Some positions may require a valid California driver’s license. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI). Applicants must list their school name and location, type of degree earned and major in the Education Section of the application. Applicants who fail to provide this information on their application will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed. Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at http://per.lacity.org/Accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf . Candidates completing the examination process will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying degree to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section. Applicants wishing to substitute a DBA professional certification for up to one year of the required experience in Requirement #2, #3, #4, or #5 must attach proof of completion of the DBA professional certification at the time of filing in the Attachments section. The copy of the document(s) must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the document(s) is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted the documents. The substitution will not be considered for applicants who fail to provide the information at the time of filing. Please note that the following DBA professional certifications listed under the substitution clause may be updated in future exam bulletins to: Oracle Database, version 19c or higher - Any operating system, Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) DB2 Universal Database, version 12 or higher - Any operating system, IBM Certified Database Administrator Microsoft SQL Server version 2016 or higher - Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION: In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training. Only persons possessing the following specific professional certification(s) at the time of filing may be considered for appointment to fill such positions: AWS Certified Database-Specialty Certification Google Certified Professional Data Engineer IBM Certified Database Administrator - DB2 8 or higher (Linux, UNIX, and Windows) IBM Certified Database Administrator - DB2 9 or higher for z/OS IBM Certified Database Administrator - DB2 v12 or higher for z/OS IBM InfoSphere DataStage Badge Essentials MariaDB Certified Database Administrator - MariaDB version 10 or higher Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) Microsoft SQL 2016 Database Administration Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) - Data Management and Analytics Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) - SQL Database Administration Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Data Engineering with Azure Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) - SQL 2016 Database Administration Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MSCA): SQL 2016 BI Development or more recent MySQL Certified Database Administrator - MySQL 5.7 or higher Oracle 10g Administrator Certified Associate (OCA) or higher Oracle 10g Administrator Certified Master (OCM) or higher Oracle 10g Administrator Certified Professional (OCP) or higher Oracle 12c Administrator Certified Associate (OCA) or higher Oracle 12c Administrator Certified Master (OCM) or higher Oracle 19c Administrator Certified Professional (OCP) or higher Oracle Data Integrator 11g or 12c (or higher) Certified Implementation Specialist Oracle E-Business Suite R12 PostgreSQL Professional Certification - PostgreSQL version 12 or higher PowerCenter Data Integration 10 or higher: Administrator, Specialist Certification PowerCenter Data Integration 10 or higher: Developer, Specialist Certification NOTE : Applicants must attach a copy of the certificate(s) to the on-line application at the time of filing. The certificate(s) must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the certificate(s) is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted the certificate(s), and will not be considered for this part of selective certification. WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity . NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below: Friday, September 13, 2024 to Thursday, September 26, 2024 The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period’s selection process. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weights: Technical Exercise: Advisory Interview: 100% The examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of professional and personal qualifications by interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Analytical Ability; Attention to Detail; Initiative; Innovation; Responsiveness and Follow-Up; Teamwork; Oral Communication; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: high-availability, high-performance, and disaster recovery databases; data management principles, data flow, and systems design theory; database tuning methods; database design principles and conceptual modeling techniques; general query and transaction processing concepts; metadata repository concepts; data arrangement and distribution; performance trade-offs, data structures, and relative strengths and weaknesses of database management systems; programming languages; control systems software and native or third-party tools; internal systems components; various relational database management schemas; software tools and technologies necessary to move or replicate data; Google Cloud platform functionalities; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Database Architect. Prior to the interview, candidates will be required to prepare some technical, written material related to the duties and responsibilities of a Database Architect. This material will not be separately scored, but will be presented to the interview board for review and consideration, which may include discussion, in the overall evaluation of the candidate. Those who do not complete the advisory technical exercise will not be invited to the interview and will be considered to have failed the entire examination. To be considered complete, the advisory technical exercise must include a substantive response for each question or problem included in the advisory technical exercise for which a candidate is required to provide an answer. Please note that candidates must complete the advisory technical exercise and meet the minimum qualifications as stated on this bulletin in order to be considered further in the examination process. The advisory technical exercise will be administered on-line . Candidates invited to participate in the examination will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the specific steps needed to complete the on-line advisory technical exercise. Candidates who fail to complete the advisory technical exercise as instructed may be disqualified. For candidates who apply between FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 and THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 , it is anticipated that the on-line advisory technical exercise will be administered between TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024 and TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2024 . Candidates will be notified later by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interview, which will be held in Los Angeles or on-line. For candidates who apply between FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 and THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 , it is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of DECEMBER 2, 2024 to DECEMBER 13, 2024. NOTES : This examination is based on a validation study. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf . Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin. In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who have received a regular appointment to a City position or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates. The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of continuous classified City service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates. You may take the Database Architect advisory technical exercise only once every 24 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Database Architect advisory technical exercise within the last 24 months, you may not file for this examination at this time. Your rank on the employment list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of this examination are merged onto one list. Your name may be removed from the open competitive list after six (6) months. A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list. In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22, and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time: 9/26/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
City of Los Angeles
City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $103,439 to $115,299 NOTE : Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. A Housing Inspector inspects residential rental property locations for conformance to the building standards and codes contained in the State Housing Law and Regulations and City of Los Angeles Building Regulations, such as the Los Angeles Municipal Code, relating to the habitability, maintenance, sanitation, ventilation, use, and occupancy of said properties; and investigates code violation complaints and follows through with the code enforcement process by way of prosecution or administrative abatement. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) One year of full-time paid experience as an Assistant Inspector III with the City of Los Angeles; or Two years of full-time paid experience in carpentry, masonry, electrical, plumbing or heating following satisfactory completion of a recognized apprenticeship program; or Four years of full-time paid carpentry, masonry, heating, electrical or plumbing craft experience; or Four years of full-time paid experience as a building construction superintendent, general contractor, or supervisor of journey-level craft employees engaged in construction work; or Two years of full-time paid experience as a housing, building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical or combined inspector for a governmental agency; or Two years of full-time paid experience working in the construction trades as a helper to a journey-level craft person; and a. Completion of a certificate in Construction Inspection or Construction Technology; or b. Possession of at least an Associate of Arts Degree from an accredited college or university with at least 12 semester or 18 quarter units in any of the following areas: engineering, construction, design, building inspection technology, construction inspection, architectural drafting, civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering technology. PROCESS NOTES Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met.A valid California driver’s license is required prior to appointment. Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for hire if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as a DUI).Applicants filing under Requirement #2 or Requirement #6 must submit a copy of the corresponding certificate at the time of filing. The copy of the certificate must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the certificate is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted it. Applicants who fail to submit the certificate at the time of filing by attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered further in this examination.Upon appointment, a Housing Inspector will be required to furnish an automobile, properly insured, for use in City Service. Mileage will be paid on the basis of established rates.Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at http://per.lacity.org/Accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf. Applicants filing under Requirement #6 must list their school name and location, specific course titles, the number of semester or quarter units, and completion dates for each course claimed as qualifying in the text box which will appear in the Supplemental Questions section of the on-line application.Candidates completing the exam process, if applicable, will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree and/or coursework. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying degree and/or coursework to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section. WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity . NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below: Filing Period 1: From Friday, March 10, 2023 to Thursday, March 23, 2023 Filing Period 2: From Friday, March 15, 2024 to Thursday, March 28, 2024 The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City Promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period’s selection process. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weight: Multiple-Choice Test - 100% The examination will consist entirely of a weighted multiple-choice test administered and proctored on-line. In the on-line multiple-choice test, the following competencies may be evaluated: Reading Comprehension; Judgment and Decision Making; Attention to Detail; Composure; Computer Proficiency; Customer Service; Written Communication; Safety Focus, including knowledge of: safety principles and practices related to working in the field, including required personal protective equipment (PPE), traffic rules, and accident prevention procedures; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: the City of Los Angeles Municipal Code as it applies to existing buildings, including the Housing Code and portions of the Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical Codes; elements of the Fire Code relevant to multi-family dwellings, and fire and life safety issues related to existing residential occupancies; the California Health and Safety Code related to existing residential occupancies; proper inspection procedures for residential rental housing units and surrounding property; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additional information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Housing Inspector. The multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered on-line during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line multiple-choice test will be able to take the test from a remote location (i.e., their home) using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on how to take the multiple-choice test on-line. Candidates who do not complete and submit the remote proctored multiple-choice test on-line using a computer by the specified date and time will not be considered further in this examination. For candidates who apply during Filing Period 1, it is anticipated that the remote proctored multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2023 and MONDAY, MAY 22, 2023 For candidates who apply during Filing Period 2, it is anticipated that the remote proctored multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2024 and MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2024. FAQs for on-line testing are available at https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html . Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, only candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility. NOTICE : Test dates may be postponed in order to help protect the safety of our candidates and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department if the anticipated test dates are postponed. NOTES : This examination is based on a validation study, and as provided by the Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the multiple choice will not be subject to candidate inspection.As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf .Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who have received a regular appointment to a City position or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates.Seniority credit at the rate of 0.25 of a point for each year of continuous City service will be added to the weighted test score of each promotional candidate.The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible listYour name may be removed from the open competitive list after 6 months.Your rank on the employment list may change as candidates from other administrations of the examination are merged onto one list.You may take the Housing Inspector multiple-choice test only once every 24 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Housing Inspector multiple-choice test during an open filing period in the Personnel Department within the last 24 months under this bulletin, you may not file for this examination at this time.In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22 and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible listFor candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage, as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time:
Jul 14, 2024
Full Time
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $103,439 to $115,299 NOTE : Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. A Housing Inspector inspects residential rental property locations for conformance to the building standards and codes contained in the State Housing Law and Regulations and City of Los Angeles Building Regulations, such as the Los Angeles Municipal Code, relating to the habitability, maintenance, sanitation, ventilation, use, and occupancy of said properties; and investigates code violation complaints and follows through with the code enforcement process by way of prosecution or administrative abatement. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) One year of full-time paid experience as an Assistant Inspector III with the City of Los Angeles; or Two years of full-time paid experience in carpentry, masonry, electrical, plumbing or heating following satisfactory completion of a recognized apprenticeship program; or Four years of full-time paid carpentry, masonry, heating, electrical or plumbing craft experience; or Four years of full-time paid experience as a building construction superintendent, general contractor, or supervisor of journey-level craft employees engaged in construction work; or Two years of full-time paid experience as a housing, building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical or combined inspector for a governmental agency; or Two years of full-time paid experience working in the construction trades as a helper to a journey-level craft person; and a. Completion of a certificate in Construction Inspection or Construction Technology; or b. Possession of at least an Associate of Arts Degree from an accredited college or university with at least 12 semester or 18 quarter units in any of the following areas: engineering, construction, design, building inspection technology, construction inspection, architectural drafting, civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering technology. PROCESS NOTES Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met.A valid California driver’s license is required prior to appointment. Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for hire if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as a DUI).Applicants filing under Requirement #2 or Requirement #6 must submit a copy of the corresponding certificate at the time of filing. The copy of the certificate must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the certificate is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted it. Applicants who fail to submit the certificate at the time of filing by attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered further in this examination.Upon appointment, a Housing Inspector will be required to furnish an automobile, properly insured, for use in City Service. Mileage will be paid on the basis of established rates.Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at http://per.lacity.org/Accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf. Applicants filing under Requirement #6 must list their school name and location, specific course titles, the number of semester or quarter units, and completion dates for each course claimed as qualifying in the text box which will appear in the Supplemental Questions section of the on-line application.Candidates completing the exam process, if applicable, will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree and/or coursework. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying degree and/or coursework to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section. WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity . NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below: Filing Period 1: From Friday, March 10, 2023 to Thursday, March 23, 2023 Filing Period 2: From Friday, March 15, 2024 to Thursday, March 28, 2024 The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City Promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period’s selection process. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weight: Multiple-Choice Test - 100% The examination will consist entirely of a weighted multiple-choice test administered and proctored on-line. In the on-line multiple-choice test, the following competencies may be evaluated: Reading Comprehension; Judgment and Decision Making; Attention to Detail; Composure; Computer Proficiency; Customer Service; Written Communication; Safety Focus, including knowledge of: safety principles and practices related to working in the field, including required personal protective equipment (PPE), traffic rules, and accident prevention procedures; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: the City of Los Angeles Municipal Code as it applies to existing buildings, including the Housing Code and portions of the Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical Codes; elements of the Fire Code relevant to multi-family dwellings, and fire and life safety issues related to existing residential occupancies; the California Health and Safety Code related to existing residential occupancies; proper inspection procedures for residential rental housing units and surrounding property; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additional information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Housing Inspector. The multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered on-line during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line multiple-choice test will be able to take the test from a remote location (i.e., their home) using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on how to take the multiple-choice test on-line. Candidates who do not complete and submit the remote proctored multiple-choice test on-line using a computer by the specified date and time will not be considered further in this examination. For candidates who apply during Filing Period 1, it is anticipated that the remote proctored multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2023 and MONDAY, MAY 22, 2023 For candidates who apply during Filing Period 2, it is anticipated that the remote proctored multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2024 and MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2024. FAQs for on-line testing are available at https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html . Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, only candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility. NOTICE : Test dates may be postponed in order to help protect the safety of our candidates and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department if the anticipated test dates are postponed. NOTES : This examination is based on a validation study, and as provided by the Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the multiple choice will not be subject to candidate inspection.As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf .Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who have received a regular appointment to a City position or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates.Seniority credit at the rate of 0.25 of a point for each year of continuous City service will be added to the weighted test score of each promotional candidate.The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible listYour name may be removed from the open competitive list after 6 months.Your rank on the employment list may change as candidates from other administrations of the examination are merged onto one list.You may take the Housing Inspector multiple-choice test only once every 24 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Housing Inspector multiple-choice test during an open filing period in the Personnel Department within the last 24 months under this bulletin, you may not file for this examination at this time.In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22 and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible listFor candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage, as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time:
City of Los Angeles
City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $103,439 to $115,299 The salary in the Los Angeles World Airports is $114,631 to $127,785. NOTES : Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.In some positions, higher salaries are paid for night work or hazardous work. An employee in this position may be subject to weekend and evening work assignments in some City departments. A Construction Inspector inspects the construction of a wide variety of public works, public improvements, or public utilities projects to ensure conformance to plans, specifications, contracts, permits, environmental documents, agreements for work, and may provide construction inspection support. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) One year of full-time paid experience as an Assistant Inspector IV with the City of Los Angeles; or Three years of full-time paid experience in inspection or construction supervision of commercial or public works projects; or Four years of full-time paid experience as a member of a survey crew performing commercial or public works construction surveying; or Six years of full-time paid experience in a construction trade working on commercial or public works projects; or Four years of full-time paid experience as a drafting technician or an engineering designer involved in the design of commercial or public works projects; or Four years of full-time paid experience in materials testing or construction management on commercial or public works projects; or Completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university with at least 12 semester or 18 quarter units in any of the following areas: engineering; construction; design; building inspection technology; construction inspection; public works construction; architectural drafting; geology; civil, mechanical, electrical, or fire protection engineering technology; math; or physics, and two years of full-time paid experience working on commercial or public works projects; or Completion of a recognized four-year apprenticeship and two years of full-time paid experience working on commercial or public works projects; or Three years of full-time paid experience as a California State Contracting Board licensed contractor in any of the following classifications: A, B, C-8, C-10, C-12, C-29, C-34, C-50, or C-51. PROCESS NOTES Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience, or 6 semester units or 9 quarter units or less of the educational requirement, may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience or educational requirement is met.Some positions may require a valid California Class B driver’s license and valid medical certificate approved by the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles, or a valid California Class C driver’s license, prior to appointment. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI). For positions requiring a valid Class B driver’s license, candidates will be asked to submit a commercial driving history in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles CVS Section 1808.1 prior to appointment.Applicants filing under Requirement #7 must list the course titles with the number of semester or quarter units, school attended and completion dates in the Supplemental Questions section of the application. Applicants who fail to provide this information on their application will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed. Applicants filing under Requirement #8 must submit an Apprenticeship Certificate at the time of filing. The copy of the Certificate must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application has been submitted. If the Certificate is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted it. Applicants who fail to submit the Apprenticeship Certificate at the time of filing by not attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered further in this examination.Applicants filing under Requirement #9 must submit a California State Contracting Board license at the time of filing. The copy of the license must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application has been submitted. If the license is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted it. Applicants who fail to submit the license at the time of filing by not attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered further in this examination.Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at http://per.lacity.org/Accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf .Public Works projects include, but are not limited to: paving; street lighting; storm drains; sanitary sewers; wharves; water mains; public buildings and facilities; reinforced concrete, structural steel or masonry structures; traffic signals; water and sewage treatment facilities; and harbor and airport facilities.A valid certificate as a Registered Deputy Building Inspector in one or more of the specialized certifications issued by the Department of Building and Safety of the City of Los Angeles may be required prior to appointment. In most departments an inspector with a valid license receives a salary bonus.A valid certificate in any discipline issued by the International Code Council (ICC) is desired but not required. Candidates completing the examination process may be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying coursework. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their transcripts (annotated with the applicable courses, credits earned, and the grade received) to their on-line application in the Attachments section at the time of filing. WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity . NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below: Friday, January 10, 2025 to Thursday, January 23, 2025 The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period’s selection process. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weights: Essay: Advisory Interview: 100% The examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of professional and personal qualifications by interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Reading Comprehension; Judgment and Decision Making; Attention to Detail; Interpersonal Skills; Oral Communication; Written Communication; Safety Focus, including: pertinent safety principles, practices, standards and regulations as required by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal-OSHA) when inspecting construction work in various field locations; proper traffic delineation procedures as outlined in the Work Area Traffic Control Handbook (WATCH); Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: construction inspection standards and procedures; engineering and construction terminology; methods, tools, and equipment used to interpret and inspect slope markings, grade markings, grade sheets, line stakes, grade stakes, and slope stakes; procedures, materials and standards used to install electrical building components; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Construction Inspector. Prior to the interview, candidates will be required to prepare some written material related to the duties and responsibilities of a Construction Inspector. This essay material will not be separately scored, but will be presented to the interview board for review and consideration, which may include discussion, in the overall evaluation of the candidate. Those who do not complete the advisory essay will not be invited to the interview and will be considered to have failed the entire examination. To be considered complete, the advisory essay must include a substantive response for each question or problem included in the advisory essay for which a candidate is required to provide an answer. Please note that candidates must complete the advisory essay and meet the minimum qualifications as stated on this bulletin in order to be considered further in the examination process. The advisory essay will be administered on-line . Candidates invited to participate in the examination will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the specific steps needed to complete the on-line advisory essay. Candidates who fail to complete the advisory essay as instructed may be disqualified. For candidates who apply between FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 2025 and THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2025 , it is anticipated that the on-line advisory essay will be administered between MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2025 and MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2025 . Candidates will be notified later by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interview, which may be held in Los Angeles or on-line. For candidates who apply between FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 2025 and THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2025 , it is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of APRIL 1, 2025 to APRIL 11, 2025 . NOTES : This examination is based on a validation study.As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf .Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that the minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.Upon appointment, a Construction Inspector may be required to provide an automobile, properly insured, for use in City service. Mileage will be paid in accordance with established rates.The incumbents of some positions in this class may be required to pass an annual or periodic work fitness evaluation to determine their eligibility for continued employment in this class.In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who have received a regular appointment to a City position or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates. The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of continuous classified City service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.You may take the Construction Inspector advisory essay only once every 24 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Construction Inspector advisory essay within the last 24 months, you may not file for this examination at this time. Your rank on the employment list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of this examination are merged onto one list.Your name may be removed from the open competitive list after six (6) months.A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list.In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22 and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://personnel.lacity.gov/faqs/employment-testing-process.html There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Jul 14, 2024
Full Time
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $103,439 to $115,299 The salary in the Los Angeles World Airports is $114,631 to $127,785. NOTES : Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.In some positions, higher salaries are paid for night work or hazardous work. An employee in this position may be subject to weekend and evening work assignments in some City departments. A Construction Inspector inspects the construction of a wide variety of public works, public improvements, or public utilities projects to ensure conformance to plans, specifications, contracts, permits, environmental documents, agreements for work, and may provide construction inspection support. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) One year of full-time paid experience as an Assistant Inspector IV with the City of Los Angeles; or Three years of full-time paid experience in inspection or construction supervision of commercial or public works projects; or Four years of full-time paid experience as a member of a survey crew performing commercial or public works construction surveying; or Six years of full-time paid experience in a construction trade working on commercial or public works projects; or Four years of full-time paid experience as a drafting technician or an engineering designer involved in the design of commercial or public works projects; or Four years of full-time paid experience in materials testing or construction management on commercial or public works projects; or Completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university with at least 12 semester or 18 quarter units in any of the following areas: engineering; construction; design; building inspection technology; construction inspection; public works construction; architectural drafting; geology; civil, mechanical, electrical, or fire protection engineering technology; math; or physics, and two years of full-time paid experience working on commercial or public works projects; or Completion of a recognized four-year apprenticeship and two years of full-time paid experience working on commercial or public works projects; or Three years of full-time paid experience as a California State Contracting Board licensed contractor in any of the following classifications: A, B, C-8, C-10, C-12, C-29, C-34, C-50, or C-51. PROCESS NOTES Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience, or 6 semester units or 9 quarter units or less of the educational requirement, may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience or educational requirement is met.Some positions may require a valid California Class B driver’s license and valid medical certificate approved by the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles, or a valid California Class C driver’s license, prior to appointment. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI). For positions requiring a valid Class B driver’s license, candidates will be asked to submit a commercial driving history in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles CVS Section 1808.1 prior to appointment.Applicants filing under Requirement #7 must list the course titles with the number of semester or quarter units, school attended and completion dates in the Supplemental Questions section of the application. Applicants who fail to provide this information on their application will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed. Applicants filing under Requirement #8 must submit an Apprenticeship Certificate at the time of filing. The copy of the Certificate must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application has been submitted. If the Certificate is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted it. Applicants who fail to submit the Apprenticeship Certificate at the time of filing by not attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered further in this examination.Applicants filing under Requirement #9 must submit a California State Contracting Board license at the time of filing. The copy of the license must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application has been submitted. If the license is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted it. Applicants who fail to submit the license at the time of filing by not attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered further in this examination.Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at http://per.lacity.org/Accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf .Public Works projects include, but are not limited to: paving; street lighting; storm drains; sanitary sewers; wharves; water mains; public buildings and facilities; reinforced concrete, structural steel or masonry structures; traffic signals; water and sewage treatment facilities; and harbor and airport facilities.A valid certificate as a Registered Deputy Building Inspector in one or more of the specialized certifications issued by the Department of Building and Safety of the City of Los Angeles may be required prior to appointment. In most departments an inspector with a valid license receives a salary bonus.A valid certificate in any discipline issued by the International Code Council (ICC) is desired but not required. Candidates completing the examination process may be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying coursework. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their transcripts (annotated with the applicable courses, credits earned, and the grade received) to their on-line application in the Attachments section at the time of filing. WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity . NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below: Friday, January 10, 2025 to Thursday, January 23, 2025 The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period’s selection process. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weights: Essay: Advisory Interview: 100% The examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of professional and personal qualifications by interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Reading Comprehension; Judgment and Decision Making; Attention to Detail; Interpersonal Skills; Oral Communication; Written Communication; Safety Focus, including: pertinent safety principles, practices, standards and regulations as required by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal-OSHA) when inspecting construction work in various field locations; proper traffic delineation procedures as outlined in the Work Area Traffic Control Handbook (WATCH); Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: construction inspection standards and procedures; engineering and construction terminology; methods, tools, and equipment used to interpret and inspect slope markings, grade markings, grade sheets, line stakes, grade stakes, and slope stakes; procedures, materials and standards used to install electrical building components; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Construction Inspector. Prior to the interview, candidates will be required to prepare some written material related to the duties and responsibilities of a Construction Inspector. This essay material will not be separately scored, but will be presented to the interview board for review and consideration, which may include discussion, in the overall evaluation of the candidate. Those who do not complete the advisory essay will not be invited to the interview and will be considered to have failed the entire examination. To be considered complete, the advisory essay must include a substantive response for each question or problem included in the advisory essay for which a candidate is required to provide an answer. Please note that candidates must complete the advisory essay and meet the minimum qualifications as stated on this bulletin in order to be considered further in the examination process. The advisory essay will be administered on-line . Candidates invited to participate in the examination will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the specific steps needed to complete the on-line advisory essay. Candidates who fail to complete the advisory essay as instructed may be disqualified. For candidates who apply between FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 2025 and THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2025 , it is anticipated that the on-line advisory essay will be administered between MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2025 and MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2025 . Candidates will be notified later by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interview, which may be held in Los Angeles or on-line. For candidates who apply between FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 2025 and THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2025 , it is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of APRIL 1, 2025 to APRIL 11, 2025 . NOTES : This examination is based on a validation study.As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf .Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that the minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.Upon appointment, a Construction Inspector may be required to provide an automobile, properly insured, for use in City service. Mileage will be paid in accordance with established rates.The incumbents of some positions in this class may be required to pass an annual or periodic work fitness evaluation to determine their eligibility for continued employment in this class.In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who have received a regular appointment to a City position or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates. The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of continuous classified City service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.You may take the Construction Inspector advisory essay only once every 24 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Construction Inspector advisory essay within the last 24 months, you may not file for this examination at this time. Your rank on the employment list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of this examination are merged onto one list.Your name may be removed from the open competitive list after six (6) months.A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list.In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22 and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://personnel.lacity.gov/faqs/employment-testing-process.html There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time: Continuous
City of Los Angeles
City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $102,980 (flat-rated) The salary in the Department of Water and Power is $114,547 (flat-rated) or $116,928 (flat-rated). NOTES : For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to: http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf. Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower flat-rated positions.Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. A Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic does journey-level work in the maintenance and repair of construction, road maintenance, marine, or firefighting equipment; or builds and installs or modifies equipment for special purposes. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as a heavy duty equipment mechanic; or Two years of full-time paid experience as a journey-level equipment mechanic which includes the repair of a variety of heavy duty gasoline and diesel powered vehicles or off road construction equipment or watercraft; or Five years of full-time paid experience in equipment maintenance and repair, of which two years must have been in the maintenance and repair of heavy duty gasoline and diesel powered vehicles or off road construction equipment or watercraft. Completion of an auto or truck mechanics program at an accredited institution may be substituted for the experience requirement specified in Requirement #3 on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years. (30 semester or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or trade school is equal to one year.) PROCESS NOTES Applicants filing under Requirement #1 must submit an Apprenticeship Certificate at the time of filing. The certificate must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the certificate is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted the certificate. Applicants who fail to submit the Apprentice Certificate at the time of filing by attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered further in this examination. Applicants filing under Requirement #3, must list the two years of experience in the maintenance and repair of heavy duty gasoline and diesel powered vehicles or off road construction equipment separately in the work history section of the on-line application.Applicants wishing to substitute the completion of an auto or truck mechanics program at an accredited institution for up to two years of experience specified in Requirement #3 must submit a certificate of completion at the time of filing. The copy of the certificate must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the certificate is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted it. The substitution will not be considered for applicants who fail to provide the certificate at the time of filing.Some positions may require a valid California driver’s license prior to appointment. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).Some positions may require a valid California Class A and/or Class B driver’s license with Tanker and/or Hazmat endorsement(s) and a valid medical certificate prior to appointment. Applicants must submit a commercial driving history in accordance with Tanker and/or Hazmat endorsement(s) with the California Department of Motor Vehicles CVC Section 1801.1. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).Some positions may require a valid marine Diesel Engine & Support Systems certification issued by the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) or equivalent Detroit Diesel Factory Certification for marine diesel engine and support systems.For journey level experience obtained outside the City, journey level is defined as completion of a recognized apprenticeship program; or sufficient experience in the trade deemed equivalent to apprenticeship completion that resulted in full qualification and ability to perform the specific trade without supervision. SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training in the following area. Only persons possessing the following as of the close of the filing period may be considered for appointment to fill such positions. Possession of a Marine Corrosion Technician or Marine Systems Technician Certificate from the American Boat and Yacht Council. NOTE : Applicants must attach a copy of either their Marine Corrosion Technician or Marine Systems Technician Certificate to the on-line application at the time of filing. The certificate(s) must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the certificate(s) is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted the certificate(s). Applicants who fail to submit the applicable certificate at the time of filing by attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered for the Selective Certification. WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the following dates listed below: Filing Period 1: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2024 to THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2024 Filing Period 2: To be Determined The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City Promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period’s selection process. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weights : Multiple-Choice Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Qualifying Interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100% The examination will consist of a qualifying multiple-choice test administered and proctored on-line and an interview. In the on-line qualifying multiple-choice test, the following competencies may be evaluated: Reading Comprehension, Analytical Ability, Safety Focus, Technology Application, Equipment Operation, Teamwork, and Job Knowledge, including knowledge of basic mechanical principles of the internal combustion engine; principles and operational characteristics and components of: hydraulic, air, and mechanical break systems; gasoline, diesel, and alternative fuel systems; drive shafts, final drive assemblies, clutch assemblies; various types of manual transmissions, auxiliary transmissions, automatic transmissions, and power-take off (PTO)-driven auxiliary equipment; hydraulic systems; exhaust and emission control systems; air conditioning systems and their controls; cooling and heating systems and their controls; manual and power steering systems; suspension systems on automotive and heavy-duty equipment; tire wearing patterns inspection practices; procedures and equipment used to diagnose engine noise; functions and operation of charging and starting systems; U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) criteria on brake servicing and adjustment and City personnel policies, rules, and regulations; methods pertaining to standard industry practices, original equipment manufacturer (OEM), and/or Cal/OSHA requirements; proper and safe use of tools and equipment; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities. Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic. The qualifying multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered on-line during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line multiple-choice test will be able to take the test from a remote location (i.e., their home) using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on how to take the multiple-choice test on-line. Candidates who do not complete and submit the remote proctored multiple-choice test will not be considered further in this examination. Additional test dates may be added as needed. For candidates who apply during Filing Period 1, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be held between TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2025 AND MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2025. FAQs for on-line testing are available at https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html . Only candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility. Passing Score for Qualifying Multiple-Choice Test The passing score for the qualifying multiple-choice test will be determined by Personnel Department staff after the qualifying multiple-choice test is administered. Consideration will be given to the number of candidates taking the test and the existing and anticipated number of vacancies, such that there are a sufficient number of eligibles on the list to satisfy current and future vacancies for the next two years. Therefore, the passing score for the qualifying multiple-choice test may be set either at, above or below 70% . Candidates must achieve a passing score in the qualifying multiple-choice test and meet minimum qualifications in order to be invited to the interview. The examination score will be based entirely on the interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Analytical Ability, Safety Focus, Technology Application, Equipment Operation, Teamwork, Oral Communication and Job Knowledge, including knowledge of basic mechanical principles of the internal combustion engine; principles and operational characteristics and components of: hydraulic, air, and mechanical break systems; gasoline, diesel, and alternative fuel systems; drive shafts, final drive assemblies, clutch assemblies; various types of manual transmissions, auxiliary transmissions, automatic transmissions, and power-take off (PTO)-driven auxiliary equipment; hydraulic systems; exhaust and emission control systems; air conditioning systems and their controls; cooling and heating systems and their controls; manual and power steering systems; suspension systems on automotive and heavy-duty equipment; tire wearing patterns inspection practices; procedures and equipment used to diagnose engine noise; functions and operation of charging and starting systems; U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) criteria on brake servicing and adjustment and City personnel policies, rules, and regulations; methods pertaining to standard industry practices, original equipment manufacturer (OEM), and/or Cal/OSHA requirements; proper and safe use of tools and equipment and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities. Candidates will be notified later by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interview, which will be held in Los Angeles or on-line. NOTES : This examination is based on a validation study, and as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the multiple-choice test will not be subject to candidate inspection.You may take the Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic multiple-choice test only once every 365 days. If you have taken the Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic multiple-choice test during an open filing period in the Personnel Department within the last 365 days, you may not file for this examination at this time.As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf . Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.Based on City policy, you may be required to undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing prior to and during employment in this class.The incumbents of some positions in this class may be required to pass an annual or periodic work fitness evaluation to determine their eligibility for continued employment in this class.The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who have received a regular appointment to a City position or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates.A final average score of 70% in the interview portion of this examination is required to be placed on the eligible list.Your rank on the employment list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of this examination are merged onto one list.Names may be removed from the open competitive list after six (6) months. Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time:
Sep 07, 2024
Full Time
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $102,980 (flat-rated) The salary in the Department of Water and Power is $114,547 (flat-rated) or $116,928 (flat-rated). NOTES : For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to: http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf. Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower flat-rated positions.Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. A Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic does journey-level work in the maintenance and repair of construction, road maintenance, marine, or firefighting equipment; or builds and installs or modifies equipment for special purposes. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as a heavy duty equipment mechanic; or Two years of full-time paid experience as a journey-level equipment mechanic which includes the repair of a variety of heavy duty gasoline and diesel powered vehicles or off road construction equipment or watercraft; or Five years of full-time paid experience in equipment maintenance and repair, of which two years must have been in the maintenance and repair of heavy duty gasoline and diesel powered vehicles or off road construction equipment or watercraft. Completion of an auto or truck mechanics program at an accredited institution may be substituted for the experience requirement specified in Requirement #3 on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years. (30 semester or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or trade school is equal to one year.) PROCESS NOTES Applicants filing under Requirement #1 must submit an Apprenticeship Certificate at the time of filing. The certificate must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the certificate is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted the certificate. Applicants who fail to submit the Apprentice Certificate at the time of filing by attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered further in this examination. Applicants filing under Requirement #3, must list the two years of experience in the maintenance and repair of heavy duty gasoline and diesel powered vehicles or off road construction equipment separately in the work history section of the on-line application.Applicants wishing to substitute the completion of an auto or truck mechanics program at an accredited institution for up to two years of experience specified in Requirement #3 must submit a certificate of completion at the time of filing. The copy of the certificate must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the certificate is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted it. The substitution will not be considered for applicants who fail to provide the certificate at the time of filing.Some positions may require a valid California driver’s license prior to appointment. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).Some positions may require a valid California Class A and/or Class B driver’s license with Tanker and/or Hazmat endorsement(s) and a valid medical certificate prior to appointment. Applicants must submit a commercial driving history in accordance with Tanker and/or Hazmat endorsement(s) with the California Department of Motor Vehicles CVC Section 1801.1. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).Some positions may require a valid marine Diesel Engine & Support Systems certification issued by the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) or equivalent Detroit Diesel Factory Certification for marine diesel engine and support systems.For journey level experience obtained outside the City, journey level is defined as completion of a recognized apprenticeship program; or sufficient experience in the trade deemed equivalent to apprenticeship completion that resulted in full qualification and ability to perform the specific trade without supervision. SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training in the following area. Only persons possessing the following as of the close of the filing period may be considered for appointment to fill such positions. Possession of a Marine Corrosion Technician or Marine Systems Technician Certificate from the American Boat and Yacht Council. NOTE : Applicants must attach a copy of either their Marine Corrosion Technician or Marine Systems Technician Certificate to the on-line application at the time of filing. The certificate(s) must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the certificate(s) is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted the certificate(s). Applicants who fail to submit the applicable certificate at the time of filing by attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered for the Selective Certification. WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the following dates listed below: Filing Period 1: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2024 to THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2024 Filing Period 2: To be Determined The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City Promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period’s selection process. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weights : Multiple-Choice Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Qualifying Interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100% The examination will consist of a qualifying multiple-choice test administered and proctored on-line and an interview. In the on-line qualifying multiple-choice test, the following competencies may be evaluated: Reading Comprehension, Analytical Ability, Safety Focus, Technology Application, Equipment Operation, Teamwork, and Job Knowledge, including knowledge of basic mechanical principles of the internal combustion engine; principles and operational characteristics and components of: hydraulic, air, and mechanical break systems; gasoline, diesel, and alternative fuel systems; drive shafts, final drive assemblies, clutch assemblies; various types of manual transmissions, auxiliary transmissions, automatic transmissions, and power-take off (PTO)-driven auxiliary equipment; hydraulic systems; exhaust and emission control systems; air conditioning systems and their controls; cooling and heating systems and their controls; manual and power steering systems; suspension systems on automotive and heavy-duty equipment; tire wearing patterns inspection practices; procedures and equipment used to diagnose engine noise; functions and operation of charging and starting systems; U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) criteria on brake servicing and adjustment and City personnel policies, rules, and regulations; methods pertaining to standard industry practices, original equipment manufacturer (OEM), and/or Cal/OSHA requirements; proper and safe use of tools and equipment; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities. Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic. The qualifying multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered on-line during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line multiple-choice test will be able to take the test from a remote location (i.e., their home) using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on how to take the multiple-choice test on-line. Candidates who do not complete and submit the remote proctored multiple-choice test will not be considered further in this examination. Additional test dates may be added as needed. For candidates who apply during Filing Period 1, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be held between TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2025 AND MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2025. FAQs for on-line testing are available at https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html . Only candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility. Passing Score for Qualifying Multiple-Choice Test The passing score for the qualifying multiple-choice test will be determined by Personnel Department staff after the qualifying multiple-choice test is administered. Consideration will be given to the number of candidates taking the test and the existing and anticipated number of vacancies, such that there are a sufficient number of eligibles on the list to satisfy current and future vacancies for the next two years. Therefore, the passing score for the qualifying multiple-choice test may be set either at, above or below 70% . Candidates must achieve a passing score in the qualifying multiple-choice test and meet minimum qualifications in order to be invited to the interview. The examination score will be based entirely on the interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Analytical Ability, Safety Focus, Technology Application, Equipment Operation, Teamwork, Oral Communication and Job Knowledge, including knowledge of basic mechanical principles of the internal combustion engine; principles and operational characteristics and components of: hydraulic, air, and mechanical break systems; gasoline, diesel, and alternative fuel systems; drive shafts, final drive assemblies, clutch assemblies; various types of manual transmissions, auxiliary transmissions, automatic transmissions, and power-take off (PTO)-driven auxiliary equipment; hydraulic systems; exhaust and emission control systems; air conditioning systems and their controls; cooling and heating systems and their controls; manual and power steering systems; suspension systems on automotive and heavy-duty equipment; tire wearing patterns inspection practices; procedures and equipment used to diagnose engine noise; functions and operation of charging and starting systems; U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) criteria on brake servicing and adjustment and City personnel policies, rules, and regulations; methods pertaining to standard industry practices, original equipment manufacturer (OEM), and/or Cal/OSHA requirements; proper and safe use of tools and equipment and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities. Candidates will be notified later by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interview, which will be held in Los Angeles or on-line. NOTES : This examination is based on a validation study, and as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the multiple-choice test will not be subject to candidate inspection.You may take the Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic multiple-choice test only once every 365 days. If you have taken the Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic multiple-choice test during an open filing period in the Personnel Department within the last 365 days, you may not file for this examination at this time.As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf . Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.Based on City policy, you may be required to undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing prior to and during employment in this class.The incumbents of some positions in this class may be required to pass an annual or periodic work fitness evaluation to determine their eligibility for continued employment in this class.The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who have received a regular appointment to a City position or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates.A final average score of 70% in the interview portion of this examination is required to be placed on the eligible list.Your rank on the employment list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of this examination are merged onto one list.Names may be removed from the open competitive list after six (6) months. Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time:
City of Los Angeles
City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $57,127 to $83,520 The salary in the Harbor Department is $62,222 to $90,974 The salary in the Department of Water and Power is $84,564 to $105,068 and $89,930 to $111,749 NOTES : Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade.Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. You may confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to: http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf . An Electrical Engineering Drafting Technician performs electrical drafting using a Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) system in the preparation of engineering designs. An employee in this classification makes computations in the preparation and maintenance of electrical and communication design drawings, wiring diagrams, plans, and charts relating to the construction, operation, and maintenance of a wide variety of electrical installations and facilities. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) Completion of 12 semester units or 18 quarter units in Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) and completion of one course in geometry and trigonometry from a high school, accredited college, university, trade or technical school; or Two years of full-time paid drafting experience in the field of electrical engineering with one year full-time paid drafting experience using a CADD system. PROCESS NOTES Applicants who lack six months or less of the required education or experience may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full requirement is met.Some positions may require a valid California driver’s license. Candidates may not be eligible for an appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).A combination of coursework and experience will not be accepted as meeting the requirements.Applicants qualifying under Requirement #1 must list their school name and location, course titles with number of semester or quarter units, and completion dates for each course claimed as qualifying in the Supplemental Questions section of the on-line application. Applicants who fail to provide this information on their application will not be considered further in this examination.Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at http://per.lacity.org/Accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf .Candidates completing the examination process will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying coursework. WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity . NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below: Filing Period 1: From Thursday, January 25, 2024 to Wednesday February 7, 2024 Filing Period 2: From Friday, January 31, 2025 to Thursday, February 13, 2025 The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City Promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period's selection process. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weight: Multiple-Choice Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100% The examination will consist entirely of a weighted multiple-choice test administered and proctored on-line. In the on-line multiple-choice test the following competencies may be evaluated: Reading Comprehension; Attention to Detail; Interpersonal Skills; Follow Written Directions; Technology Application, including the knowledge of: the functions and capabilities of computer aided drafting software, such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Adobe; the operation and capabilities of drafting related hardware, such as plotters, printers, and scanners; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: the general purpose of electrical control and protection devices and equipment and their necessary circuitry; National Electrical Code symbols and nomenclature used in schematics, plans, substructure maps, specifications, wiring diagrams and electrical design drawings; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities. Additional information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Electrical Engineering Drafting Technician. The multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered on-line during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line multiple-choice test will be able to take the test from a remote location (i.e., their home) using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on how to take the multiple-choice test on-line. Candidates who do not complete and submit the remote proctored multiple-choice test on-line using a computer by the specified date and time will not be considered further in this examination. For candidates who apply during Filing Period 1, it is anticipated that the remote proctored multiple-choice test will be administered between WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2024 AND TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2024. For candidates who apply during Filing Period 2, it is anticipated that the remote proctored multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY APRIL 2, 2025 AND TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2025. FAQs for on-line testing are available at https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html . Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, only candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility. NOTICE : Test dates may be postponed in order to help protect the safety of our candidates and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department if the anticipated test dates are postponed. NOTES : This examination is based on a validation study, and as provided by the Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the multiple choice will not be subject to candidate inspection.As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf .Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who have received a regular appointment to a City position or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates.Seniority credit at the rate of 0.25 of a point for each year of continuous City service will be added to the weighted test score of each promotional candidate.The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible listYour name may be removed from the open competitive list after 6 months.Your rank on the employment list may change as candidates from other administrations of the examination are merged onto one list.You may take the Electrical Engineering Drafting Technician multiple-choice test only once every 24 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Electrical Engineering Drafting Technician multiple-choice test during an open filing period in the Personnel Department within the last 24 months under this bulletin, you may not file for this examination at this time.In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22 and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible listFor candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time:
Jul 14, 2024
Full Time
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $57,127 to $83,520 The salary in the Harbor Department is $62,222 to $90,974 The salary in the Department of Water and Power is $84,564 to $105,068 and $89,930 to $111,749 NOTES : Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade.Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. You may confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to: http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf . An Electrical Engineering Drafting Technician performs electrical drafting using a Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) system in the preparation of engineering designs. An employee in this classification makes computations in the preparation and maintenance of electrical and communication design drawings, wiring diagrams, plans, and charts relating to the construction, operation, and maintenance of a wide variety of electrical installations and facilities. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) Completion of 12 semester units or 18 quarter units in Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) and completion of one course in geometry and trigonometry from a high school, accredited college, university, trade or technical school; or Two years of full-time paid drafting experience in the field of electrical engineering with one year full-time paid drafting experience using a CADD system. PROCESS NOTES Applicants who lack six months or less of the required education or experience may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full requirement is met.Some positions may require a valid California driver’s license. Candidates may not be eligible for an appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).A combination of coursework and experience will not be accepted as meeting the requirements.Applicants qualifying under Requirement #1 must list their school name and location, course titles with number of semester or quarter units, and completion dates for each course claimed as qualifying in the Supplemental Questions section of the on-line application. Applicants who fail to provide this information on their application will not be considered further in this examination.Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at http://per.lacity.org/Accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf .Candidates completing the examination process will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying coursework. WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity . NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below: Filing Period 1: From Thursday, January 25, 2024 to Wednesday February 7, 2024 Filing Period 2: From Friday, January 31, 2025 to Thursday, February 13, 2025 The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City Promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period's selection process. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weight: Multiple-Choice Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100% The examination will consist entirely of a weighted multiple-choice test administered and proctored on-line. In the on-line multiple-choice test the following competencies may be evaluated: Reading Comprehension; Attention to Detail; Interpersonal Skills; Follow Written Directions; Technology Application, including the knowledge of: the functions and capabilities of computer aided drafting software, such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Adobe; the operation and capabilities of drafting related hardware, such as plotters, printers, and scanners; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: the general purpose of electrical control and protection devices and equipment and their necessary circuitry; National Electrical Code symbols and nomenclature used in schematics, plans, substructure maps, specifications, wiring diagrams and electrical design drawings; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities. Additional information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Electrical Engineering Drafting Technician. The multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered on-line during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line multiple-choice test will be able to take the test from a remote location (i.e., their home) using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on how to take the multiple-choice test on-line. Candidates who do not complete and submit the remote proctored multiple-choice test on-line using a computer by the specified date and time will not be considered further in this examination. For candidates who apply during Filing Period 1, it is anticipated that the remote proctored multiple-choice test will be administered between WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2024 AND TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2024. For candidates who apply during Filing Period 2, it is anticipated that the remote proctored multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY APRIL 2, 2025 AND TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2025. FAQs for on-line testing are available at https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html . Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, only candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility. NOTICE : Test dates may be postponed in order to help protect the safety of our candidates and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department if the anticipated test dates are postponed. NOTES : This examination is based on a validation study, and as provided by the Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the multiple choice will not be subject to candidate inspection.As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf .Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who have received a regular appointment to a City position or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates.Seniority credit at the rate of 0.25 of a point for each year of continuous City service will be added to the weighted test score of each promotional candidate.The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible listYour name may be removed from the open competitive list after 6 months.Your rank on the employment list may change as candidates from other administrations of the examination are merged onto one list.You may take the Electrical Engineering Drafting Technician multiple-choice test only once every 24 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Electrical Engineering Drafting Technician multiple-choice test during an open filing period in the Personnel Department within the last 24 months under this bulletin, you may not file for this examination at this time.In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22 and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible listFor candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time:
City of Los Angeles
City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $100,077 to $146,327 and $123,964 to $181,217 The salary in the Department of Water and Power is $118,765 to $147,538 and $146,911 to $182,512. NOTES : Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions. Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf . An Emergency Management Coordinator is responsible for developing, coordinating, implementing, and administering comprehensive emergency management programs including disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation Citywide or for individual City departments, including developing and maintaining emergency response and continuity of operations plans, standard operating procedures, and related training programs, exercises and drills; performs virtual or in person community education and outreach programs on disaster preparedness and planning; works with other City departments, governmental and private agencies, and community based organizations to develop and implement emergency management programs for the City of Los Angeles; analyzes and prepares comprehensive reports, research, recommendations, and correspondence for their assigned department or other administrative bodies as directed; may be assigned emergency response roles in various locations such as the City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC), a Department Operations Center (DOC) or field level Incident Command Post (ICP) or Unified Command Post (UCP) and/or may be required to be on call and work evenings or weekends; and may supervise other Emergency Management Coordinators, City employees in other classifications, and/or volunteers involved in emergency management work. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in emergency or disaster management, emergency preparedness, homeland security, public health, public administration, planning, or a closely-related field; and 4,160 hours of paid professional experience administering or coordinating a broad based disaster preparedness or emergency operations program for a government agency, emergency services organization, or large company, including developing, analyzing, or revising emergency response or recovery plans, training programs and exercises for large scale natural or human-caused disasters such as adverse weather, earthquakes, fires, floods, acts or threats of terrorism, public health crises, major planned events; or Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university; and completion of the Emergency Management Specialist Certificate Program by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, California Specialized Training Institute, a Certified Emergency Manager Accreditation by the International Association of Emergency Managers (iAEM), or a FEMA Professional Development Series certificate and 2,080 hours of paid professional experience administering or coordinating a broad based disaster preparedness or emergency operations program for a government agency, emergency services organization, or large company, including developing, analyzing, or revising emergency response or recovery plans, training programs and exercises for large scale natural or human-caused disasters such as adverse weather, earthquakes, fires, floods, acts or threats of terrorism, public health crises, major planned events; or 4,160 hours of paid experience at the level of Management Analyst with the City of Los Angeles working as a City department's representative to the City of Los Angeles’ Emergency Operations Organization in administering or coordinating a City department's emergency management program, including developing, analyzing, or revising emergency response or recovery plans, training programs and exercises for large scale natural or human-caused disasters such as adverse weather, earthquakes, fires, floods, acts or threats of terrorism, public health crises, major planned events. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in emergency management, homeland security, or public health may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience. PROCESS NOTES Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met. A valid California driver’s license is required prior to appointment and is a condition of employment. Applicants with an out of state driver’s license must submit prior to appointment the equivalent of a California driving history from the state where the applicant’s driver’s license was obtained. Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for hire if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI). Applicants filing under Requirement No. 1 or Requirement No. 2 must list their school name and location, type of degree earned and major in the Education Section of the on-line application. Applicants who fail to provide this information on their application will not be considered further in this examination. Applicants filing under Requirement No. 2 who have not received the Emergency Management Specialist Certificate, Certified Emergency Manager Accreditation by the International Association of Emergency Managers (iAEM), or a FEMA Professional Development Series certificate due to COVID-19 restrictions may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until they have submitted their certificate to the Personnel Department. Applicants filing under Requirement No. 3 must submit with their application a “Verification of Work Experience” (VWE) form with the required signatures, verifying their experience as a City department’s representative to the City of Los Angeles’ Emergency Operations Organization. The VWE form should indicate the type of work performed and the amount of time spent performing such work. This form may be obtained on-line at http://per.lacity.org/exams/vwe-sup.pdf . Applicants may attach the completed VWE form to their on-line application at the time of filing, or will have seven (7) calendar days from the on-line submission date to e-mail a copy of their completed VWE form including the required signatures, to per.appdocs@lacity.org . The subject line of your e-mail must include the exam title, your name, and indicate it is a VWE. In the body of your e-mail, you must also include your first and last name, last four digits of your Social Security Number, and contact phone number. Applicants who fail to submit their signed VWE form within the time required will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed. Applicants wishing to substitute education for one year of the required experience must list their school name and location, master’s degree and major in the Education section of the on-line application. Applicants who fail to provide this information on their application will not be considered further in this examination. Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at http://per.lacity.org/Accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf . For qualifying work experience gained outside of the City of Los Angeles, the term “professional experience” applies to positions that require possession of a degree from an accredited four-year college or university in order to obtain that position. Therefore, to be considered “professional,” non-City qualifying experience must be gained in positions after obtaining a four-year degree. Candidates completing the examination process may be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree and/or Emergency Management Specialist Certificate, Certified Emergency Manager Accreditation by the International Association of Emergency Managers (iAEM), or a FEMA Professional Development Series certificate. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying degree or certificate in the Attachments section of the on-line application at the time of filing. Some positions may be required to be “on-call.” Please note that all positions with the Los Angeles World Airports are required to be “on-call.” One year full-time experience as an Emergency Manager or Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for a jurisdiction, company, organization, or division where the primary purpose is Emergency Management is highly desirable at the Los Angeles World Airports but not required. SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training. Only persons possessing the following at the time of filing may be considered for appointment to fill such positions: A Federal Emergency Management Agency certification in Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP) Professional & Master Continuity Programs (Level I or II) Professional Development Series (PDS) Advanced Professional Series (APS) DRI Certified Business Continuity Professional International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) Selective Certifications 1 through 7 require the submission of a Certificate of Completion at the time of filing. The certificate(s) must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the certificate(s) is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted the certificate(s). Applicants who fail to submit the certificate(s) at the time of filing by not attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered for this part of selective certification. WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity . NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below: FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 2025 to THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2025 The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period’s selection process. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weight: Essay: Advisory Interview: 100% The examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of professional and personal qualifications by interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Judgment and Decision Making; Analytical Ability; Innovation; Oral Communication; Written Communication; Technology Application; Project Management; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: various types of emergencies and their subsequent impact on operations; the fundamentals of emergency management, such as preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation; emergency management systems and procedures; the City’s Emergency Operations Organization; various types of training and exercise programs used to communicate information about emergency management to various audiences; non-City sources of funding for emergency management programs and trainings; methods and techniques used to develop and maintain emergency operations plans and procedures; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Emergency Management Coordinator. Prior to the interview, candidates will be required to prepare some written material related to the duties and responsibilities of an Emergency Management Coordinator. This essay material will not be separately scored, but will be presented to the interview board for review and consideration, which may include discussion, in the overall evaluation of the candidate. Those who do not complete the advisory essay will not be invited to the interview and will be considered to have failed the entire examination. To be considered complete, the advisory essay must include a substantive response for each question or problem included in the advisory essay for which a candidate is required to provide an answer. Please note that candidates must complete the advisory essay and meet the minimum qualifications as stated on this bulletin in order to be considered further in the examination process. The advisory essay will be administered on-line . Candidates invited to participate in the examination will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the specific steps needed to complete the on-line advisory essay. Candidates who fail to complete the advisory essay as instructed may be disqualified. For candidates who apply between FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 2025 and THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2025 , it is anticipated that the on-line advisory essay will be administered between MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2025 and MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2025 . Candidates will be notified later by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interview, which may be held in Los Angeles or on-line. For candidates who apply between FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 2025 and THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2025, it is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of MARCH 24, 2025 to APRIL 4, 2025 NOTES : This examination is based on a validation study. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf . Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that the minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin. In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who have received a regular appointment to a City position or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates. The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of continuous classified City service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates. You may take the Emergency Management Coordinator advisory essay only once every 24 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Emergency Management Coordinator advisory essay within the last 24 months, you may not file for this examination at this time. Your rank on the employment list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of this examination are merged onto one list. Your name may be removed from the open competitive list after six (6) months. A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list. In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22, and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Jul 14, 2024
Full Time
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $100,077 to $146,327 and $123,964 to $181,217 The salary in the Department of Water and Power is $118,765 to $147,538 and $146,911 to $182,512. NOTES : Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions. Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf . An Emergency Management Coordinator is responsible for developing, coordinating, implementing, and administering comprehensive emergency management programs including disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation Citywide or for individual City departments, including developing and maintaining emergency response and continuity of operations plans, standard operating procedures, and related training programs, exercises and drills; performs virtual or in person community education and outreach programs on disaster preparedness and planning; works with other City departments, governmental and private agencies, and community based organizations to develop and implement emergency management programs for the City of Los Angeles; analyzes and prepares comprehensive reports, research, recommendations, and correspondence for their assigned department or other administrative bodies as directed; may be assigned emergency response roles in various locations such as the City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC), a Department Operations Center (DOC) or field level Incident Command Post (ICP) or Unified Command Post (UCP) and/or may be required to be on call and work evenings or weekends; and may supervise other Emergency Management Coordinators, City employees in other classifications, and/or volunteers involved in emergency management work. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in emergency or disaster management, emergency preparedness, homeland security, public health, public administration, planning, or a closely-related field; and 4,160 hours of paid professional experience administering or coordinating a broad based disaster preparedness or emergency operations program for a government agency, emergency services organization, or large company, including developing, analyzing, or revising emergency response or recovery plans, training programs and exercises for large scale natural or human-caused disasters such as adverse weather, earthquakes, fires, floods, acts or threats of terrorism, public health crises, major planned events; or Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university; and completion of the Emergency Management Specialist Certificate Program by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, California Specialized Training Institute, a Certified Emergency Manager Accreditation by the International Association of Emergency Managers (iAEM), or a FEMA Professional Development Series certificate and 2,080 hours of paid professional experience administering or coordinating a broad based disaster preparedness or emergency operations program for a government agency, emergency services organization, or large company, including developing, analyzing, or revising emergency response or recovery plans, training programs and exercises for large scale natural or human-caused disasters such as adverse weather, earthquakes, fires, floods, acts or threats of terrorism, public health crises, major planned events; or 4,160 hours of paid experience at the level of Management Analyst with the City of Los Angeles working as a City department's representative to the City of Los Angeles’ Emergency Operations Organization in administering or coordinating a City department's emergency management program, including developing, analyzing, or revising emergency response or recovery plans, training programs and exercises for large scale natural or human-caused disasters such as adverse weather, earthquakes, fires, floods, acts or threats of terrorism, public health crises, major planned events. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in emergency management, homeland security, or public health may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience. PROCESS NOTES Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met. A valid California driver’s license is required prior to appointment and is a condition of employment. Applicants with an out of state driver’s license must submit prior to appointment the equivalent of a California driving history from the state where the applicant’s driver’s license was obtained. Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for hire if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI). Applicants filing under Requirement No. 1 or Requirement No. 2 must list their school name and location, type of degree earned and major in the Education Section of the on-line application. Applicants who fail to provide this information on their application will not be considered further in this examination. Applicants filing under Requirement No. 2 who have not received the Emergency Management Specialist Certificate, Certified Emergency Manager Accreditation by the International Association of Emergency Managers (iAEM), or a FEMA Professional Development Series certificate due to COVID-19 restrictions may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until they have submitted their certificate to the Personnel Department. Applicants filing under Requirement No. 3 must submit with their application a “Verification of Work Experience” (VWE) form with the required signatures, verifying their experience as a City department’s representative to the City of Los Angeles’ Emergency Operations Organization. The VWE form should indicate the type of work performed and the amount of time spent performing such work. This form may be obtained on-line at http://per.lacity.org/exams/vwe-sup.pdf . Applicants may attach the completed VWE form to their on-line application at the time of filing, or will have seven (7) calendar days from the on-line submission date to e-mail a copy of their completed VWE form including the required signatures, to per.appdocs@lacity.org . The subject line of your e-mail must include the exam title, your name, and indicate it is a VWE. In the body of your e-mail, you must also include your first and last name, last four digits of your Social Security Number, and contact phone number. Applicants who fail to submit their signed VWE form within the time required will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed. Applicants wishing to substitute education for one year of the required experience must list their school name and location, master’s degree and major in the Education section of the on-line application. Applicants who fail to provide this information on their application will not be considered further in this examination. Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at http://per.lacity.org/Accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf . For qualifying work experience gained outside of the City of Los Angeles, the term “professional experience” applies to positions that require possession of a degree from an accredited four-year college or university in order to obtain that position. Therefore, to be considered “professional,” non-City qualifying experience must be gained in positions after obtaining a four-year degree. Candidates completing the examination process may be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree and/or Emergency Management Specialist Certificate, Certified Emergency Manager Accreditation by the International Association of Emergency Managers (iAEM), or a FEMA Professional Development Series certificate. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying degree or certificate in the Attachments section of the on-line application at the time of filing. Some positions may be required to be “on-call.” Please note that all positions with the Los Angeles World Airports are required to be “on-call.” One year full-time experience as an Emergency Manager or Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for a jurisdiction, company, organization, or division where the primary purpose is Emergency Management is highly desirable at the Los Angeles World Airports but not required. SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training. Only persons possessing the following at the time of filing may be considered for appointment to fill such positions: A Federal Emergency Management Agency certification in Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP) Professional & Master Continuity Programs (Level I or II) Professional Development Series (PDS) Advanced Professional Series (APS) DRI Certified Business Continuity Professional International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) Selective Certifications 1 through 7 require the submission of a Certificate of Completion at the time of filing. The certificate(s) must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the certificate(s) is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted the certificate(s). Applicants who fail to submit the certificate(s) at the time of filing by not attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered for this part of selective certification. WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity . NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below: FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 2025 to THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2025 The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period’s selection process. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weight: Essay: Advisory Interview: 100% The examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of professional and personal qualifications by interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Judgment and Decision Making; Analytical Ability; Innovation; Oral Communication; Written Communication; Technology Application; Project Management; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: various types of emergencies and their subsequent impact on operations; the fundamentals of emergency management, such as preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation; emergency management systems and procedures; the City’s Emergency Operations Organization; various types of training and exercise programs used to communicate information about emergency management to various audiences; non-City sources of funding for emergency management programs and trainings; methods and techniques used to develop and maintain emergency operations plans and procedures; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Emergency Management Coordinator. Prior to the interview, candidates will be required to prepare some written material related to the duties and responsibilities of an Emergency Management Coordinator. This essay material will not be separately scored, but will be presented to the interview board for review and consideration, which may include discussion, in the overall evaluation of the candidate. Those who do not complete the advisory essay will not be invited to the interview and will be considered to have failed the entire examination. To be considered complete, the advisory essay must include a substantive response for each question or problem included in the advisory essay for which a candidate is required to provide an answer. Please note that candidates must complete the advisory essay and meet the minimum qualifications as stated on this bulletin in order to be considered further in the examination process. The advisory essay will be administered on-line . Candidates invited to participate in the examination will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the specific steps needed to complete the on-line advisory essay. Candidates who fail to complete the advisory essay as instructed may be disqualified. For candidates who apply between FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 2025 and THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2025 , it is anticipated that the on-line advisory essay will be administered between MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2025 and MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2025 . Candidates will be notified later by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interview, which may be held in Los Angeles or on-line. For candidates who apply between FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 2025 and THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2025, it is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of MARCH 24, 2025 to APRIL 4, 2025 NOTES : This examination is based on a validation study. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf . Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that the minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin. In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who have received a regular appointment to a City position or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates. The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of continuous classified City service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates. You may take the Emergency Management Coordinator advisory essay only once every 24 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Emergency Management Coordinator advisory essay within the last 24 months, you may not file for this examination at this time. Your rank on the employment list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of this examination are merged onto one list. Your name may be removed from the open competitive list after six (6) months. A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list. In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22, and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time: Continuous
City of Los Angeles
City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $114,798 to $167,833 and $143,028 to $209,113 (Salary will be effective on September 22, 2024) NOTES : Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. A Financial Manager manages, or assists in managing, financial administration and planning or accounting activities of the City Departments having control over their own funds; analyzes and makes recommendations on significant financial matters; participates in the development of business management reporting, accounting, or cash flow projection systems; applies sound supervisory standards and techniques in building and maintaining an effective work group; and fulfills equal employment opportunity responsibilities. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) Three years of full-time paid experience at the level of Financial Analyst with the City of Los Angeles working with an enterprise accrual accounting system; or Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in finance, accounting, economics, mathematics, orbusiness administration and five years of full-time paid professional experience in a public accounting firm; or governmental agencies using enterprise accrual accounting systems; or publicly traded private sector corporations; or an investment bank, commercial bank, financial advisor, or investment advisor listed in the Bond Buyer’s Municipal Marketplace Directory; or privately held companies with revenues and/or equity size comparable to that of a Fortune 500 company; and supervising for at least two years either : Accounting professionals performing the full range of accounting activities including financial reporting, general accounting, cost accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, billing, and inventory on an accrual basis in conformance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles issued by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board and/or the Financial Accounting Standards Board; or Professional or support personnel performing the full range of financial management activities including portfolio management, cash management, issuance of short-term and long-term debt, cash forecasting, financial analysis of business, commercial, or governmental development proposals to determine their financial viability and rates of return, and financial reporting. A CPA or CFA, CTP certificate, or a master’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration or public administration with an emphasis in economics or public finance may be substituted for no more than one year of the required general experience. However, it may not be substituted for the supervisory experience. PROCESS NOTES Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met. Applicants qualifying under Requirement #2 and/or substituting a master's degree from an accredited four-year college or university, in finance, accounting, economics, business administration or public administration with an emphasis in economics or public finance for one year of the required general experience must list their school name and location, type of degree earned and major in the Education section of the City application. Applicants who fail to provide this information on their application will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed. For qualifying work experience gained outside of the City of Los Angeles, the term “professional experience” applies to positions that require possession of a degree from an accredited four-year college or university in order to obtain that position. Therefore, to be considered “professional,” non-City qualifying experience must be gained in positions after obtaining a four-year degree. Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at http://per.lacity.org/Accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf . Some positions may require a valid California driver’s license. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI). Some positions may require a Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) credential awarded by the Association for Financial Professionals. Candidates completing the examination process who qualified under Requirement #2 and/or substituted a CPA or CFA, CTP certificate, or a master's degree from an accredited four-year college or university, in finance, accounting, economics, business administration or public administration with an emphasis in economics or public finance for one year of the required general experience will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree, license and/or certificate. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying degree, license, and/or certificate to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section. SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION In accordance with Charter Section 1010(b) and Civil Service Commission Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training in one or more of the following areas. Only persons possessing the following experience at the time of filing may be considered for appointment to fill such positions. Two years of full-time paid professional experience developing, implementing, and managing a system of internal controls to safeguard and monitor the organization’s assets; or Two years of full-time paid professional experience managing investment portfolios of restricted cash balances and overseeing short-term cash forecasting activities; or Two years of full-time paid professional experience managing activities related to conducting financial analyses including determining rate of return and performance analysis. NOTE : Applicants who wish to be considered for any of the selective certification area(s) as described above must respond to the selective certification question(s) at the time of filing. The selective certification question(s) are located within the Supplemental Questions section of the on-line application. Responses to the selective certification question(s) will be submitted to an expert review panel for evaluation for those candidates who meet the minimum requirements. The expert review panel will determine if a candidate meets the selective certification criteria based on an assessment of the candidate’s response(s) to the question(s). Applicants who fail to provide a response to the selective certification question(s) at the time of filing will not be considered further for selective certification. WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity . NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications must be received by THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 . In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applications submitted during the filing period may be kept on file in the event that additional applicants need to be tested to meet hiring needs. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weight: Technical Exercise: Advisory Interview: 100% The examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of professional and personal qualifications by interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Judgment and Decision Making; Supervision; Fiscal Management; Shares Knowledge and Information; Program Responsibility; Analytical Ability, including knowledge of: methods used to perform financial and economic feasibility analyses; principles and practices of investment analysis; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: principles and practices of financial management and planning for government and/or enterprise agencies; Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including the pronouncements from Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB); principles and practices of enterprise fund accounting; auditing requirements in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS); Technology Application, including knowledge of: computer applications and software used to gather and analyze financial data; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Financial Manager. Prior to the interview, candidates will be required to prepare some technical, written material related to the duties and responsibilities of a Financial Manager. This material will not be separately scored, but will be presented to the interview board for review and consideration, which may include discussion, in the overall evaluation of the candidate. Those who do not complete the advisory technical exercise will not be invited to the interview and will be considered to have failed the entire examination. To be considered complete, the advisory technical exercise must include a substantive response for each question or problem included in the advisory technical exercise for which a candidate is required to provide an answer. Please note that candidates must complete the advisory technical exercise and meet the minimum qualifications as stated on this bulletin in order to be considered further in the examination process. The advisory technical exercise will be administered on-line . Candidates invited to participate in the examination will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the specific steps needed to complete the on-line advisory technical exercise. Candidates will be required to complete the on-line advisory technical exercise between TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024 and TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2024. Candidates who fail to complete the advisory technical exercise as instructed may be disqualified. Candidates will be notified later by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interview, which may be held in Los Angeles or on-line. It is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of DECEMBER 2, 2024 to DECEMBER 13, 2024. NOTES : This examination is based on a validation study. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf . Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin. Successful candidates may be required to complete a medical examination. Appointment to a position in this class is subject to a one-year probationary period under the provisions of Section 1011 of the Los Angeles City Charter. In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who have received a regular appointment to a City position or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates. Promotional candidates will accrue seniority credit at the rate of 0.10 of a point for each year of continuous service in those City classes which provide qualifying experience for this position. A maximum of one point will be added to the score of those candidates. The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding seniority credit as indicated above, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates. A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list. In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22, and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list. Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://personnel.lacity.gov/faqs/employment-testing-process.html There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time: 9/26/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Sep 14, 2024
Full Time
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $114,798 to $167,833 and $143,028 to $209,113 (Salary will be effective on September 22, 2024) NOTES : Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. A Financial Manager manages, or assists in managing, financial administration and planning or accounting activities of the City Departments having control over their own funds; analyzes and makes recommendations on significant financial matters; participates in the development of business management reporting, accounting, or cash flow projection systems; applies sound supervisory standards and techniques in building and maintaining an effective work group; and fulfills equal employment opportunity responsibilities. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) Three years of full-time paid experience at the level of Financial Analyst with the City of Los Angeles working with an enterprise accrual accounting system; or Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in finance, accounting, economics, mathematics, orbusiness administration and five years of full-time paid professional experience in a public accounting firm; or governmental agencies using enterprise accrual accounting systems; or publicly traded private sector corporations; or an investment bank, commercial bank, financial advisor, or investment advisor listed in the Bond Buyer’s Municipal Marketplace Directory; or privately held companies with revenues and/or equity size comparable to that of a Fortune 500 company; and supervising for at least two years either : Accounting professionals performing the full range of accounting activities including financial reporting, general accounting, cost accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, billing, and inventory on an accrual basis in conformance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles issued by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board and/or the Financial Accounting Standards Board; or Professional or support personnel performing the full range of financial management activities including portfolio management, cash management, issuance of short-term and long-term debt, cash forecasting, financial analysis of business, commercial, or governmental development proposals to determine their financial viability and rates of return, and financial reporting. A CPA or CFA, CTP certificate, or a master’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration or public administration with an emphasis in economics or public finance may be substituted for no more than one year of the required general experience. However, it may not be substituted for the supervisory experience. PROCESS NOTES Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met. Applicants qualifying under Requirement #2 and/or substituting a master's degree from an accredited four-year college or university, in finance, accounting, economics, business administration or public administration with an emphasis in economics or public finance for one year of the required general experience must list their school name and location, type of degree earned and major in the Education section of the City application. Applicants who fail to provide this information on their application will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed. For qualifying work experience gained outside of the City of Los Angeles, the term “professional experience” applies to positions that require possession of a degree from an accredited four-year college or university in order to obtain that position. Therefore, to be considered “professional,” non-City qualifying experience must be gained in positions after obtaining a four-year degree. Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at http://per.lacity.org/Accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf . Some positions may require a valid California driver’s license. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI). Some positions may require a Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) credential awarded by the Association for Financial Professionals. Candidates completing the examination process who qualified under Requirement #2 and/or substituted a CPA or CFA, CTP certificate, or a master's degree from an accredited four-year college or university, in finance, accounting, economics, business administration or public administration with an emphasis in economics or public finance for one year of the required general experience will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree, license and/or certificate. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying degree, license, and/or certificate to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section. SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION In accordance with Charter Section 1010(b) and Civil Service Commission Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training in one or more of the following areas. Only persons possessing the following experience at the time of filing may be considered for appointment to fill such positions. Two years of full-time paid professional experience developing, implementing, and managing a system of internal controls to safeguard and monitor the organization’s assets; or Two years of full-time paid professional experience managing investment portfolios of restricted cash balances and overseeing short-term cash forecasting activities; or Two years of full-time paid professional experience managing activities related to conducting financial analyses including determining rate of return and performance analysis. NOTE : Applicants who wish to be considered for any of the selective certification area(s) as described above must respond to the selective certification question(s) at the time of filing. The selective certification question(s) are located within the Supplemental Questions section of the on-line application. Responses to the selective certification question(s) will be submitted to an expert review panel for evaluation for those candidates who meet the minimum requirements. The expert review panel will determine if a candidate meets the selective certification criteria based on an assessment of the candidate’s response(s) to the question(s). Applicants who fail to provide a response to the selective certification question(s) at the time of filing will not be considered further for selective certification. WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity . NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications must be received by THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 . In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applications submitted during the filing period may be kept on file in the event that additional applicants need to be tested to meet hiring needs. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weight: Technical Exercise: Advisory Interview: 100% The examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of professional and personal qualifications by interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Judgment and Decision Making; Supervision; Fiscal Management; Shares Knowledge and Information; Program Responsibility; Analytical Ability, including knowledge of: methods used to perform financial and economic feasibility analyses; principles and practices of investment analysis; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: principles and practices of financial management and planning for government and/or enterprise agencies; Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including the pronouncements from Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB); principles and practices of enterprise fund accounting; auditing requirements in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS); Technology Application, including knowledge of: computer applications and software used to gather and analyze financial data; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Financial Manager. Prior to the interview, candidates will be required to prepare some technical, written material related to the duties and responsibilities of a Financial Manager. This material will not be separately scored, but will be presented to the interview board for review and consideration, which may include discussion, in the overall evaluation of the candidate. Those who do not complete the advisory technical exercise will not be invited to the interview and will be considered to have failed the entire examination. To be considered complete, the advisory technical exercise must include a substantive response for each question or problem included in the advisory technical exercise for which a candidate is required to provide an answer. Please note that candidates must complete the advisory technical exercise and meet the minimum qualifications as stated on this bulletin in order to be considered further in the examination process. The advisory technical exercise will be administered on-line . Candidates invited to participate in the examination will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the specific steps needed to complete the on-line advisory technical exercise. Candidates will be required to complete the on-line advisory technical exercise between TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024 and TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2024. Candidates who fail to complete the advisory technical exercise as instructed may be disqualified. Candidates will be notified later by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interview, which may be held in Los Angeles or on-line. It is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of DECEMBER 2, 2024 to DECEMBER 13, 2024. NOTES : This examination is based on a validation study. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf . Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin. Successful candidates may be required to complete a medical examination. Appointment to a position in this class is subject to a one-year probationary period under the provisions of Section 1011 of the Los Angeles City Charter. In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who have received a regular appointment to a City position or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates. Promotional candidates will accrue seniority credit at the rate of 0.10 of a point for each year of continuous service in those City classes which provide qualifying experience for this position. A maximum of one point will be added to the score of those candidates. The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding seniority credit as indicated above, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates. A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list. In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22, and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list. Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://personnel.lacity.gov/faqs/employment-testing-process.html There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time: 9/26/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
City of Los Angeles
City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $108,993 (flat rated) NOTE : Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. A Signal Systems Electrician performs skilled technical work and may act as a lead for and work with a signal construction or signal systems crew installing, repairing, maintaining, and modifying electric and microprocessor based traffic signal control devices and video and computer communications systems. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as an electrician, which provides experience or training in electrical or electronic control work; or Two years of full-time paid experience as an Assistant Signal Systems Electrician with the City of Los Angeles or two years of full-time paid experience performing electrical or electronics control work. Both require 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in electrical or electronic technology, such as Basic Electrical and Electronics Theory, Solid State Devices and Circuitry, Digital Electronics, and Microprocessors and Microcomputers from an accredited college or trade school; or Four years of full-time paid experience as an Electrical Craft Helper with the City of Los Angeles and completion of the educational requirement specified in Requirement #2.Completion of the Electrical Training Institute (administered by IBEW) - Intelligent Transportation Systems Program and one year of journey level experience in Traffic Signal Systems; or Possession of a valid State of California Electrician Certification; or Successful completion of the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signal Technician Level III. Successful completion of a military electrician or electronics course of 24 weeks or longer may be substituted for the educational requirement specified in Requirement #2. PROCESS NOTES Applicants filing under Requirement #1 must attach a copy of their Apprenticeship Certificate at the time of filing. A copy of the Apprenticeship Certificate must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If a copy of the Apprenticeship Certificate is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted it, and WILL NOT be considered further in this examination.Applicants filing under Requirement #2 or Requirement #3 must list the school name and location, course titles, number of semester or quarter units, and completion dates in the Supplemental Questions Section of the on-line application. Applicants who fail to provide this information on their application will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed.A valid California driver’s license is required at the time of appointment. Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for hire if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of amajor moving violation (such as DUI).A valid California Class B driver’s license and valid medical certificate approved by the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles is required prior to the completion of the six month probationary period. Candidates will be asked to submit a commercial driving history in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles CVS Section 1808.1.A Rubber Tired Tractor B Operator’s license and a Hydrocrane Operator’s license may be required for some positions. Prior to appointment to these positions, candidates must submit the appropriate licenses and a commercial driving history in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles CVS Section 1808.1.Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at http://per.lacity.org/accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf. Candidates completing the examination process may be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying coursework. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their transcripts annotated with the qualifying coursework to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section. SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training in the following area. Only persons possessing the following at the time of filing may be considered for appointment to fill such positions. A valid state certified Crane Operator Certification. NOTE : The copy of the certification must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the copy of the certification is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted it, and WILL NOT be considered further for positions requiring the certification. WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity . NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below: From FRIDAY, JULY 5, 2024 to THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2024 From FRIDAY, JULY 11, 2025 to THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2025 The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the weighted multiple-choice test in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period’s selection process SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weight: Multiple-Choice Test - 100% The examination will consist entirely of a weighted multiple-choice test administered and proctored on-line. In the on-line multiple-choice test, the following competencies may be evaluated: Reading Comprehension; Judgment and Decision Making; Equipment Operation; Mechanical Aptitude; Interpersonal Skills; Electrical Understanding, including knowledge of: electrical principles and concepts such as Ohm’s Law and Kirchhoff’s Law; Safety Focus, including knowledge of: traffic control and safety standards for pedestrian and vehicular traffic as required by the Work Area Traffic Control Handbook (WATCH); safety procedures and equipment required when working with or around medium and high voltage electrical equipment; ladder safety requirements as required by the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: specifications and standards related to wiring, grounding, loop installation, pole use, and mounting of signal heads as required by the Standard Specification for Public Works Construction Manual and Special Provisions and Standard Drawings for Installation and Modification of Traffic Signals; the standards and requirements of the National Electric Code (NEC) including wiring color codes, wire sizes, and types of connectors, cables, and conductors used in signal work; hand, power, and pneumatic tools, measuring devices, and boom accessories used to install, construct, maintain, and repair traffic signal equipment; tools and methods used for splicing wires; the functions and proper installation of peripheral devices such as loop sensors, AC/DC isolators, and railroad and bus preemption modules; digital data interconnect systems including the Automated Traffic Surveillance and Control (ATSAC) system and the operation, design, and function of modems, data scopes, conditioned data lines, transmission impairment measurement sets, and bit error rate test sets; types, uses, and functions of electrical test equipment; the Institute of Traffic Engineers (ITE) symbols, standards, and terminology for traffic signal devices; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities. Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Signal Systems Electrician. The multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered on-line during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line multiple-choice test will be able to take the test from a remote location (i.e., their home) using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on how to take the multiple-choice test on-line. Candidates who do not complete and submit the multiple-choice test on-line using a computer by the specified date and time will not be considered further in this examination. For candidates who apply between FRIDAY, JULY 5, 2024 and THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2024, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 AND MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2024. For candidates who apply between FRIDAY, JULY 11, 2025 and THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2025, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-test will be administered between TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 AND MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2025. FAQs for on-line testing are available at https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html . O nly candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility. NOTES : This examination is based on a validation study, and as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the multiple-choice test will not be subject to candidate inspection.As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf. Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.You may take the Signal Systems Electrician multiple-choice test only once every 24 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Signal Systems Electrician multiple-choice test during an open filing period in the Personnel Department within the last 24 months, you may not file for this examination at this time.Your rank on the employment list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of this examination are merged onto one list.Based on City Policy, you may be required to undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing prior to and during employment in this class.In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who are current eligible City employees or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates.The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of continuous classified City service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list.In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22, and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list. Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Jul 06, 2024
Full Time
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $108,993 (flat rated) NOTE : Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. A Signal Systems Electrician performs skilled technical work and may act as a lead for and work with a signal construction or signal systems crew installing, repairing, maintaining, and modifying electric and microprocessor based traffic signal control devices and video and computer communications systems. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as an electrician, which provides experience or training in electrical or electronic control work; or Two years of full-time paid experience as an Assistant Signal Systems Electrician with the City of Los Angeles or two years of full-time paid experience performing electrical or electronics control work. Both require 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in electrical or electronic technology, such as Basic Electrical and Electronics Theory, Solid State Devices and Circuitry, Digital Electronics, and Microprocessors and Microcomputers from an accredited college or trade school; or Four years of full-time paid experience as an Electrical Craft Helper with the City of Los Angeles and completion of the educational requirement specified in Requirement #2.Completion of the Electrical Training Institute (administered by IBEW) - Intelligent Transportation Systems Program and one year of journey level experience in Traffic Signal Systems; or Possession of a valid State of California Electrician Certification; or Successful completion of the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Traffic Signal Technician Level III. Successful completion of a military electrician or electronics course of 24 weeks or longer may be substituted for the educational requirement specified in Requirement #2. PROCESS NOTES Applicants filing under Requirement #1 must attach a copy of their Apprenticeship Certificate at the time of filing. A copy of the Apprenticeship Certificate must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If a copy of the Apprenticeship Certificate is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted it, and WILL NOT be considered further in this examination.Applicants filing under Requirement #2 or Requirement #3 must list the school name and location, course titles, number of semester or quarter units, and completion dates in the Supplemental Questions Section of the on-line application. Applicants who fail to provide this information on their application will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed.A valid California driver’s license is required at the time of appointment. Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for hire if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of amajor moving violation (such as DUI).A valid California Class B driver’s license and valid medical certificate approved by the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles is required prior to the completion of the six month probationary period. Candidates will be asked to submit a commercial driving history in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles CVS Section 1808.1.A Rubber Tired Tractor B Operator’s license and a Hydrocrane Operator’s license may be required for some positions. Prior to appointment to these positions, candidates must submit the appropriate licenses and a commercial driving history in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles CVS Section 1808.1.Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at http://per.lacity.org/accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf. Candidates completing the examination process may be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying coursework. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their transcripts annotated with the qualifying coursework to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section. SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training in the following area. Only persons possessing the following at the time of filing may be considered for appointment to fill such positions. A valid state certified Crane Operator Certification. NOTE : The copy of the certification must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the copy of the certification is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted it, and WILL NOT be considered further for positions requiring the certification. WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity . NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below: From FRIDAY, JULY 5, 2024 to THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2024 From FRIDAY, JULY 11, 2025 to THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2025 The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the weighted multiple-choice test in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period’s selection process SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weight: Multiple-Choice Test - 100% The examination will consist entirely of a weighted multiple-choice test administered and proctored on-line. In the on-line multiple-choice test, the following competencies may be evaluated: Reading Comprehension; Judgment and Decision Making; Equipment Operation; Mechanical Aptitude; Interpersonal Skills; Electrical Understanding, including knowledge of: electrical principles and concepts such as Ohm’s Law and Kirchhoff’s Law; Safety Focus, including knowledge of: traffic control and safety standards for pedestrian and vehicular traffic as required by the Work Area Traffic Control Handbook (WATCH); safety procedures and equipment required when working with or around medium and high voltage electrical equipment; ladder safety requirements as required by the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: specifications and standards related to wiring, grounding, loop installation, pole use, and mounting of signal heads as required by the Standard Specification for Public Works Construction Manual and Special Provisions and Standard Drawings for Installation and Modification of Traffic Signals; the standards and requirements of the National Electric Code (NEC) including wiring color codes, wire sizes, and types of connectors, cables, and conductors used in signal work; hand, power, and pneumatic tools, measuring devices, and boom accessories used to install, construct, maintain, and repair traffic signal equipment; tools and methods used for splicing wires; the functions and proper installation of peripheral devices such as loop sensors, AC/DC isolators, and railroad and bus preemption modules; digital data interconnect systems including the Automated Traffic Surveillance and Control (ATSAC) system and the operation, design, and function of modems, data scopes, conditioned data lines, transmission impairment measurement sets, and bit error rate test sets; types, uses, and functions of electrical test equipment; the Institute of Traffic Engineers (ITE) symbols, standards, and terminology for traffic signal devices; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities. Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Signal Systems Electrician. The multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered on-line during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line multiple-choice test will be able to take the test from a remote location (i.e., their home) using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on how to take the multiple-choice test on-line. Candidates who do not complete and submit the multiple-choice test on-line using a computer by the specified date and time will not be considered further in this examination. For candidates who apply between FRIDAY, JULY 5, 2024 and THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2024, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 AND MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2024. For candidates who apply between FRIDAY, JULY 11, 2025 and THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2025, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-test will be administered between TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 AND MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2025. FAQs for on-line testing are available at https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html . O nly candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility. NOTES : This examination is based on a validation study, and as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the multiple-choice test will not be subject to candidate inspection.As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf. Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.You may take the Signal Systems Electrician multiple-choice test only once every 24 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Signal Systems Electrician multiple-choice test during an open filing period in the Personnel Department within the last 24 months, you may not file for this examination at this time.Your rank on the employment list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of this examination are merged onto one list.Based on City Policy, you may be required to undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing prior to and during employment in this class.In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who are current eligible City employees or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates.The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of continuous classified City service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list.In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22, and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list. Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time: Continuous
City of Los Angeles
City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $111,457 (flat-rated) and $122,565 (flat-rated) NOTES : Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. A Wastewater Treatment Electrician performs skilled electrical work in the installation, maintenance, overhaul, repair, and testing of power generating and distribution equipment, rotating equipment and their associated digital and analog controls including micro-processor based controls, devices and systems; utility protective relays and controls; fiber optic cable, terminations and devices; communications and signaling systems; standby and emergency power sources, and other electrical equipment found in wastewater collection and treatment facilities; and may serve as a lead worker for other employees engaged in this work. NOTE : A Wastewater Treatment Electrician may be required to work nights and/or weekends. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) Completion of a recognized five-year electrical apprenticeship program and submission of an apprenticeship certificate; or Three years of full-time paid experience as an electrician which provides experience in the installation and/or maintenance of industrial electrical circuits and equipment, including large power transformers, power circuit breakers; SF6 gas insulated switchgear, or diesel powered electrical generating equipment; or Five years of full-time paid experience as an Electrical Craft Helper with the City of Los Angeles assisting a Wastewater Treatment Electrician, Electrician, or Electrical Mechanic performing the duties as described in Requirement #2. (In the application, candidates must identify which classification they assisted as an Electrical Craft Helper); or An Associate of Science degree or a Certificate of Completion in Electrical Technology from a recognized community college or trade school and one year of full-time paid experience performing the duties as described in Requirement #2; or Three years of full-time paid experience as an Electrical Mechanic with the City of Los Angeles. PROCESS NOTES Candidates filing under Requirement #1 must submit a copy of the electrical apprenticeship certificate prior to certification. Only those candidates who submit their certificates can be certified in order of standing on the eligible list to fill existing vacancies. The certificate may be attached to the on-line application at the time of filing; or emailed to personnel.backgrounds@lacity.org with the subject line “Certification - Wastewater Treatment Electrician 5615”; or mailed to: Personnel Department, 700 E. Temple Street, Room 235, Los Angeles, CA 90012.Cal/OSHA Regulations and Department Regulations require the wearing of a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) under hazardous and emergency conditions. Therefore, as a condition employment, all employees in this class must ensure they are free from certain types of facial hair and medical conditions so that a SCBA can be worn safely.Some positions may require a valid California driver’s license. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI). WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity . NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. Application will only be accepted on the dates listed below: Filing Period 1: From 8:00 am Thursday, March 16, 2023 to 11:59 pm, Thursday, March 30, 2023. Filing Period 2: From 8:00 am Thursday, January 25, 2024 to 11:59 pm, Wednesday, February 7, 2024. The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City Promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period’s selection process. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weight: Multiple-Choice Test - 100% The examination will consist entirely of a multiple-choice test administered and proctored on-line. In the on-line multiple-choice test, the following competencies may be evaluated: Mathematics; Teamwork; Written Communication; Reading Comprehension, including knowledge of: electrical drawings; Safety Focus, including knowledge of: Cal/OSHA regulations and safety principles and procedures regarding working near energized lines or equipment, maintaining a clean work environment, personal protective equipment (PPE) and other safety equipment; CPR and first aid procedures; hazardous energy control procedures, such as Lockout/Blockout and isolating points of hazards; Cal/OSHA procedures for confined space entry; traffic control procedures; fall protection safety equipment and procedures; Mechanical Aptitude, including the knowledge of: hand and power tools; principles of mechanics, such as hydro flow, air flow, and valve positions; Electrical Understanding, including the knowledge of: electrical equipment, such as motors, generators, pumps, actuated valves, and control systems; electrical codes, including the National Electrical Code and Cal/OSHA requirements and state safety orders related to electrical work; types of electrical installations; common electrical problems encountered and how to resolve them; direct current (DC) electrical voltage sources; alternating current (AC) theory, including variations in voltage and current, connecting circuits in series or parallel, variations in phase or frequency, and induction effects; programmable control systems; electrical meters; and other necessary skills, knowledge and abilities. Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to http://per.lacity.org/index.cfm?content=jobanalyses and clicking on Competencies under Wastewater Treatment Electrician. The multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered on-line during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line multiple-choice test will be able to take the test as instructed from a remote location using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on how to take the multiple-choice test on-line. Candidates who do not complete and submit the remote proctored multiple-choice test on-line using a computer by the specified date and time will not be considered further in this examination. For candidates who apply during Filing Period 1, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2023 and THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2023. For candidates who apply during Filing Period 2, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2024 and MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2024. FAQs for on-line testing are available at https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html . Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, only candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility. NOTICE : Test dates may be postponed in order to help protect the safety of our candidates and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department if the anticipated interview dates are postponed. NOTES : This examination is based on a validation study and as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the multiple choice test will not be subject to candidate inspectionAs a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf. Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.Based on City policy, you may be required to undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing prior to and during employment in this class.A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list.You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to file on a promotional basis.Seniority credit at the rate of 0.25 of a point for each year of continuous City service will be added to the weighted test score of each promotional candidate.The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combines. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22 and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.You may take the Wastewater Treatment Electrician multiple-choice test only once every 24 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Wastewater Treatment Electrician multiple-choice test during an open filing period in the Personnel Department within the last 24 months under this bulletin, you may not file for this examination at this time.Your rank on the employment list may change as candidates from other administrations of the examination are merged onto one list.For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Jul 14, 2024
Full Time
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $111,457 (flat-rated) and $122,565 (flat-rated) NOTES : Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. A Wastewater Treatment Electrician performs skilled electrical work in the installation, maintenance, overhaul, repair, and testing of power generating and distribution equipment, rotating equipment and their associated digital and analog controls including micro-processor based controls, devices and systems; utility protective relays and controls; fiber optic cable, terminations and devices; communications and signaling systems; standby and emergency power sources, and other electrical equipment found in wastewater collection and treatment facilities; and may serve as a lead worker for other employees engaged in this work. NOTE : A Wastewater Treatment Electrician may be required to work nights and/or weekends. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) Completion of a recognized five-year electrical apprenticeship program and submission of an apprenticeship certificate; or Three years of full-time paid experience as an electrician which provides experience in the installation and/or maintenance of industrial electrical circuits and equipment, including large power transformers, power circuit breakers; SF6 gas insulated switchgear, or diesel powered electrical generating equipment; or Five years of full-time paid experience as an Electrical Craft Helper with the City of Los Angeles assisting a Wastewater Treatment Electrician, Electrician, or Electrical Mechanic performing the duties as described in Requirement #2. (In the application, candidates must identify which classification they assisted as an Electrical Craft Helper); or An Associate of Science degree or a Certificate of Completion in Electrical Technology from a recognized community college or trade school and one year of full-time paid experience performing the duties as described in Requirement #2; or Three years of full-time paid experience as an Electrical Mechanic with the City of Los Angeles. PROCESS NOTES Candidates filing under Requirement #1 must submit a copy of the electrical apprenticeship certificate prior to certification. Only those candidates who submit their certificates can be certified in order of standing on the eligible list to fill existing vacancies. The certificate may be attached to the on-line application at the time of filing; or emailed to personnel.backgrounds@lacity.org with the subject line “Certification - Wastewater Treatment Electrician 5615”; or mailed to: Personnel Department, 700 E. Temple Street, Room 235, Los Angeles, CA 90012.Cal/OSHA Regulations and Department Regulations require the wearing of a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) under hazardous and emergency conditions. Therefore, as a condition employment, all employees in this class must ensure they are free from certain types of facial hair and medical conditions so that a SCBA can be worn safely.Some positions may require a valid California driver’s license. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI). WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity . NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. Application will only be accepted on the dates listed below: Filing Period 1: From 8:00 am Thursday, March 16, 2023 to 11:59 pm, Thursday, March 30, 2023. Filing Period 2: From 8:00 am Thursday, January 25, 2024 to 11:59 pm, Wednesday, February 7, 2024. The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City Promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period’s selection process. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weight: Multiple-Choice Test - 100% The examination will consist entirely of a multiple-choice test administered and proctored on-line. In the on-line multiple-choice test, the following competencies may be evaluated: Mathematics; Teamwork; Written Communication; Reading Comprehension, including knowledge of: electrical drawings; Safety Focus, including knowledge of: Cal/OSHA regulations and safety principles and procedures regarding working near energized lines or equipment, maintaining a clean work environment, personal protective equipment (PPE) and other safety equipment; CPR and first aid procedures; hazardous energy control procedures, such as Lockout/Blockout and isolating points of hazards; Cal/OSHA procedures for confined space entry; traffic control procedures; fall protection safety equipment and procedures; Mechanical Aptitude, including the knowledge of: hand and power tools; principles of mechanics, such as hydro flow, air flow, and valve positions; Electrical Understanding, including the knowledge of: electrical equipment, such as motors, generators, pumps, actuated valves, and control systems; electrical codes, including the National Electrical Code and Cal/OSHA requirements and state safety orders related to electrical work; types of electrical installations; common electrical problems encountered and how to resolve them; direct current (DC) electrical voltage sources; alternating current (AC) theory, including variations in voltage and current, connecting circuits in series or parallel, variations in phase or frequency, and induction effects; programmable control systems; electrical meters; and other necessary skills, knowledge and abilities. Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to http://per.lacity.org/index.cfm?content=jobanalyses and clicking on Competencies under Wastewater Treatment Electrician. The multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered on-line during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line multiple-choice test will be able to take the test as instructed from a remote location using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on how to take the multiple-choice test on-line. Candidates who do not complete and submit the remote proctored multiple-choice test on-line using a computer by the specified date and time will not be considered further in this examination. For candidates who apply during Filing Period 1, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2023 and THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2023. For candidates who apply during Filing Period 2, it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2024 and MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2024. FAQs for on-line testing are available at https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html . Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, only candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility. NOTICE : Test dates may be postponed in order to help protect the safety of our candidates and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department if the anticipated interview dates are postponed. NOTES : This examination is based on a validation study and as provided by Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the multiple choice test will not be subject to candidate inspectionAs a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf. Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.Based on City policy, you may be required to undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing prior to and during employment in this class.A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list.You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to file on a promotional basis.Seniority credit at the rate of 0.25 of a point for each year of continuous City service will be added to the weighted test score of each promotional candidate.The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combines. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22 and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.You may take the Wastewater Treatment Electrician multiple-choice test only once every 24 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Wastewater Treatment Electrician multiple-choice test during an open filing period in the Personnel Department within the last 24 months under this bulletin, you may not file for this examination at this time.Your rank on the employment list may change as candidates from other administrations of the examination are merged onto one list.For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time: Continuous
City of Santa Monica
City of Santa Monica, California, United States
Job Summary Manages and provides leadership for the day-to-day operations of the Records and Election Services Department. Directs and manages the Administrative and Support Services Division and staff. Provides management and technical support to the Elections Division. Assumes administrative responsibility for various employee relations activities. Representative Duties Manages, plans, directs, and provides leadership and policy guidance regarding the day-to-day operations of the Records and Election Services Department, including but not limited to the review of services to City departments and employees in the areas of City council support, The Brown Act, Financial Disclosure, Campaign Committee Disclosure, Elections, Public Records Act, the Voting Rights Act, lobbyist registration, records management, and effective customer relations. Interviews, selects, trains, directs, mentors, and evaluates Administrative & Support Services Division staff, including planning, assigning, and directing work; establishing deadlines; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints; and resolving problems. Develops, implements, and administers programs and projects in the areas of agenda packet preparation, Brown Act and Political Reform Act disclosure, election law, Public Records Act, printing specifications, printing supplies, required purchases, and mailroom services. Provides direction and support to City departments and employees regarding agenda posting requirements, parliamentary procedures, boards and commission by-laws, Voting Rights Act, Public Records Act, and the city-wide Records Management Program. Handles complaints related to violations of the Brown Act, financial disclosure, and campaign committee reporting; confers with the Secretary of State’s Office and the Fair Political Practices commission concerning legal disclosure requirements and enforcement of violations to State law. Provides administrative oversight and direction of the City’s Records Management Program and related technologies. Ensures maintenance of the City’s legislative records and the ongoing maintenance of policy to facilitate the preservation of public records and scheduled destruction within the parameters set by local state and federal law. Coordinates the City’s municipal elections and voter registration activities. Provides direction and support to candidates for elected offices, campaign committees, and candidate’s consultants. Makes presentations to the City Council and/or represents the department at meetings of boards and commissions, management staff meetings, task forces, and community and business groups. Oversees the preparation and administration of the annual departmental budget. Oversees the Records and Election Services Information Systems function; ensures the maintenance of the City’s legislative records. Prepares complex, routine and non-routine reports, including departmental staff reports for the City Council, the City Manager’s Office, and the boards and commissions. Performs specialized research and statistical work on assigned subjects. Assumes the duties of the Director or Records and Election Services in his or her absence. Performs other related duties, as assigned. Requirements Knowledge of: State of California Government and Election Codes Political Reform Act filing requirements Principles and practices of records management Municipal codes, ordinances, and resolutions Budget development and management Management and supervisory principles and practices Principles of budget development and management Technology and automation related to City Clerk duties Report writing techniques Principles and methods of research and statistical analysis Effective customer service standards and practices Principles and practices of effective mentoring and coaching Principles and practices of organizational leadership, planning, communication, employeedevelopment and management Principles and practices of managing/supervising employees including employee relations, performance management, employee motivation and training, and employee discipline Ability to: Plan, manage and lead the day-to-day operations of the department Analyze operations and services and provide recommendations for improvement in quality, accuracy and efficiency Analyze complex problems and develop sound recommendations and solutions. Develop, implement, administer, and maintain administrative policies, procedures, programs, and regulations Manage multiple projects, plan tasks, and establish priorities to achieve desired goals Analyze and recommend solutions to complex operational and personnel problems and issues Interpret and apply policies, laws, and regulations Serve as a historical and legislative resource for City Council, City Administration, departmental staff, and the public Select, plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the work of subordinate managerial, professional, technical, and administrative staff Keep abreast of current developments in Elections Law, the Government Code, Cityregulations, and Fair Political Practices Commission requirements Prepare and present clear and concise oral and written reports and recommendations Review and revise reports prepared by others Provide effective customer service for both internal and external customers Develop and implement plans and procedures Work with persons from diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds as well as a variety of work styles, personalities, and approaches Skill in: Leadership, management, teambuilding and supervisorial techniques Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines Dealing tactfully and effectively with others in potentially confrontational situations Establishing and maintaining effective and cooperative working relationships with employees, supervisors, administrative staff, the public, City Boards and Commissions,City Council and other public officials Establishing effective and results-oriented cross departmental communication Effective written and verbal communication Using computers, related technology, and applicable software applications REQUIREMENTS Minimum Qualifications Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree. Experience: Five years of recent, paid experience performing complex administrative duties in a City Clerk’s office, or equivalent experience in a similar government agency. At least three years of experience must have included management/supervisory responsibilities. Licenses and Certificates: Certified Municipal Clerk designation (CMC). Supplemental Information How to Apply: Applicants must submit a clear, concise, completed on-line City Application along with any required supplemental application materials with the Human Resources Department by the filing deadline. If you do not submit your on-line application by the filing deadline, you will not be considered for this position. Please note, applications may be rejected if incomplete. Resumes, CVs and cover letters are not reviewed as part of the application screening process. If you would like for your education to be considered, you must attach a copy of your college level transcripts or diploma to your online application. Applicants who indicate receipt of college level coursework or degree from a foreign institution must provide United States credential equivalency verification along with a copy of your college diploma/transcripts. All materials must be received in the Human Resources Department no later than the filing deadline. Failure to do so may result in your application being evaluated without the education being considered. Selection Process: All applicants must submit clear, concise and complete information regarding your work history and qualifications for the position. All applicants will be reviewed and only those applicants determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Testing may consist of a combination of any of the following and is subject to change as needs dictate: Training and Experience Evaluation Writing Project Oral Interview If three or more qualified City employees apply and pass the examination, a promotional list will be established in addition to an open-competitive list. If fewer than three qualified City employees pass the examination, the appointing authority, in accordance with the City's civil service rules and regulations, can decline to use a promotional list, in which case a promotional list will not be established for this position. Background Investigation: Candidates who have successfully completed all prior phases of the selection process will be subject to a thorough background investigation. Inclusion & Diversity Statement The City of Santa Monica is a progressive, inclusive and culturally rich community. As leaders in public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a highly talented workforce where people of diverse races, religions, cultures and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and where their differences make a positive impact. The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to build balanced teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create a workplace that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our employees. Join us! Special assistance with the application and examination process is available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Call (310) 458-8246, TDD (310) 458-8696 (Hearing Impaired Only). Please note the request for reasonable accommodations must be made to Human Resources at least three work days prior to the examination. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed indoors in a home office or work office setting in accordance with the City’s Hybrid Workplace Policy. Office work may require sitting for prolonged periods of time and using a computer keyboard, mouse, and screen. This position may require occasional travel, visiting of various sites in the community, performing evening work and participating in committees and boards. The City's liberal fringe benefits for full-time employment include sick leave, holiday and vacation pay, the Public Employees Retirement System, medical, dental and vision insurance, credit union, deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, Dependent Care Assistance Plan and Marine Park Childcare Center. Closing Date/Time: 9/27/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Sep 04, 2024
Full Time
Job Summary Manages and provides leadership for the day-to-day operations of the Records and Election Services Department. Directs and manages the Administrative and Support Services Division and staff. Provides management and technical support to the Elections Division. Assumes administrative responsibility for various employee relations activities. Representative Duties Manages, plans, directs, and provides leadership and policy guidance regarding the day-to-day operations of the Records and Election Services Department, including but not limited to the review of services to City departments and employees in the areas of City council support, The Brown Act, Financial Disclosure, Campaign Committee Disclosure, Elections, Public Records Act, the Voting Rights Act, lobbyist registration, records management, and effective customer relations. Interviews, selects, trains, directs, mentors, and evaluates Administrative & Support Services Division staff, including planning, assigning, and directing work; establishing deadlines; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints; and resolving problems. Develops, implements, and administers programs and projects in the areas of agenda packet preparation, Brown Act and Political Reform Act disclosure, election law, Public Records Act, printing specifications, printing supplies, required purchases, and mailroom services. Provides direction and support to City departments and employees regarding agenda posting requirements, parliamentary procedures, boards and commission by-laws, Voting Rights Act, Public Records Act, and the city-wide Records Management Program. Handles complaints related to violations of the Brown Act, financial disclosure, and campaign committee reporting; confers with the Secretary of State’s Office and the Fair Political Practices commission concerning legal disclosure requirements and enforcement of violations to State law. Provides administrative oversight and direction of the City’s Records Management Program and related technologies. Ensures maintenance of the City’s legislative records and the ongoing maintenance of policy to facilitate the preservation of public records and scheduled destruction within the parameters set by local state and federal law. Coordinates the City’s municipal elections and voter registration activities. Provides direction and support to candidates for elected offices, campaign committees, and candidate’s consultants. Makes presentations to the City Council and/or represents the department at meetings of boards and commissions, management staff meetings, task forces, and community and business groups. Oversees the preparation and administration of the annual departmental budget. Oversees the Records and Election Services Information Systems function; ensures the maintenance of the City’s legislative records. Prepares complex, routine and non-routine reports, including departmental staff reports for the City Council, the City Manager’s Office, and the boards and commissions. Performs specialized research and statistical work on assigned subjects. Assumes the duties of the Director or Records and Election Services in his or her absence. Performs other related duties, as assigned. Requirements Knowledge of: State of California Government and Election Codes Political Reform Act filing requirements Principles and practices of records management Municipal codes, ordinances, and resolutions Budget development and management Management and supervisory principles and practices Principles of budget development and management Technology and automation related to City Clerk duties Report writing techniques Principles and methods of research and statistical analysis Effective customer service standards and practices Principles and practices of effective mentoring and coaching Principles and practices of organizational leadership, planning, communication, employeedevelopment and management Principles and practices of managing/supervising employees including employee relations, performance management, employee motivation and training, and employee discipline Ability to: Plan, manage and lead the day-to-day operations of the department Analyze operations and services and provide recommendations for improvement in quality, accuracy and efficiency Analyze complex problems and develop sound recommendations and solutions. Develop, implement, administer, and maintain administrative policies, procedures, programs, and regulations Manage multiple projects, plan tasks, and establish priorities to achieve desired goals Analyze and recommend solutions to complex operational and personnel problems and issues Interpret and apply policies, laws, and regulations Serve as a historical and legislative resource for City Council, City Administration, departmental staff, and the public Select, plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the work of subordinate managerial, professional, technical, and administrative staff Keep abreast of current developments in Elections Law, the Government Code, Cityregulations, and Fair Political Practices Commission requirements Prepare and present clear and concise oral and written reports and recommendations Review and revise reports prepared by others Provide effective customer service for both internal and external customers Develop and implement plans and procedures Work with persons from diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds as well as a variety of work styles, personalities, and approaches Skill in: Leadership, management, teambuilding and supervisorial techniques Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines Dealing tactfully and effectively with others in potentially confrontational situations Establishing and maintaining effective and cooperative working relationships with employees, supervisors, administrative staff, the public, City Boards and Commissions,City Council and other public officials Establishing effective and results-oriented cross departmental communication Effective written and verbal communication Using computers, related technology, and applicable software applications REQUIREMENTS Minimum Qualifications Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree. Experience: Five years of recent, paid experience performing complex administrative duties in a City Clerk’s office, or equivalent experience in a similar government agency. At least three years of experience must have included management/supervisory responsibilities. Licenses and Certificates: Certified Municipal Clerk designation (CMC). Supplemental Information How to Apply: Applicants must submit a clear, concise, completed on-line City Application along with any required supplemental application materials with the Human Resources Department by the filing deadline. If you do not submit your on-line application by the filing deadline, you will not be considered for this position. Please note, applications may be rejected if incomplete. Resumes, CVs and cover letters are not reviewed as part of the application screening process. If you would like for your education to be considered, you must attach a copy of your college level transcripts or diploma to your online application. Applicants who indicate receipt of college level coursework or degree from a foreign institution must provide United States credential equivalency verification along with a copy of your college diploma/transcripts. All materials must be received in the Human Resources Department no later than the filing deadline. Failure to do so may result in your application being evaluated without the education being considered. Selection Process: All applicants must submit clear, concise and complete information regarding your work history and qualifications for the position. All applicants will be reviewed and only those applicants determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Testing may consist of a combination of any of the following and is subject to change as needs dictate: Training and Experience Evaluation Writing Project Oral Interview If three or more qualified City employees apply and pass the examination, a promotional list will be established in addition to an open-competitive list. If fewer than three qualified City employees pass the examination, the appointing authority, in accordance with the City's civil service rules and regulations, can decline to use a promotional list, in which case a promotional list will not be established for this position. Background Investigation: Candidates who have successfully completed all prior phases of the selection process will be subject to a thorough background investigation. Inclusion & Diversity Statement The City of Santa Monica is a progressive, inclusive and culturally rich community. As leaders in public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a highly talented workforce where people of diverse races, religions, cultures and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and where their differences make a positive impact. The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to build balanced teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create a workplace that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our employees. Join us! Special assistance with the application and examination process is available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Call (310) 458-8246, TDD (310) 458-8696 (Hearing Impaired Only). Please note the request for reasonable accommodations must be made to Human Resources at least three work days prior to the examination. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed indoors in a home office or work office setting in accordance with the City’s Hybrid Workplace Policy. Office work may require sitting for prolonged periods of time and using a computer keyboard, mouse, and screen. This position may require occasional travel, visiting of various sites in the community, performing evening work and participating in committees and boards. The City's liberal fringe benefits for full-time employment include sick leave, holiday and vacation pay, the Public Employees Retirement System, medical, dental and vision insurance, credit union, deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, Dependent Care Assistance Plan and Marine Park Childcare Center. Closing Date/Time: 9/27/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Introduction This examination is being given to fill one vacancy with San Joaquin County General Hospital and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen. NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. The following incentives and bonuses may be available for eligible new hires . Incentives and bonuses are subject to approval by Human Resources: Vacation Accrual Rate : San Joaquin County vacation accrual rate consistent with the candidate's total years of public service. Sick Leave : Candidates leaving other employment may receive credit for actual non-reimbursable sick leave hours (up to 160 hours) from their last agency. Hours shall be subject to San Joaquin County's minimum sick leave cash out provisions. New Hire Retention Bonus : $2,000 upon completion of first year equivalent employment (2,080 hours) $1,000 upon completion of third year equivalent employment (6,240 hours) $3,000 upon completion of sixth year equivalent employment (12,480 hours) TYPICAL DUTIES Performs specialized procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, Holter electrocardiogram recording and scan, Dobutamine stress echocardiogram, and transesophageal echocardiograms; operates and monitors equipment; observes patients, noting vital signs and reactions. Performs specialized procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, Holter electrocardiogram recording and scan, Dobutamine stress echocardiogram, and transesophageal echocardiograms; operates and monitors equipment; observes patients, noting vital signs and reaction. Sets up equipment for tests; lays out supplies and instruments. Obtains pertinent clinical information from the patients, referring physician, patient's record, cardiac-related physical findings and laboratory data to apply the necessary sonographic techniques to obtain comprehensive diagnostic information; explains procedure to patient; monitors patient during procedure; notifies charge nurse or physician if patient shows signs of distress; initiates appropriate action to maintain patient or correct distress. Selects the appropriate operating mode for the specific ultrasonic examinations of cardiac motions, recognizes abnormal conditions, and adjusts recording techniques to obtain appropriate display. Operates computer systems for report generation and image storage systems; selects correct images for acquisition and stores appropriately in database; performs echocardiography on children, infants and adults; disassembles, cleans and reassembles all equipment; makes minor repairs, replaces defective parts. Mounts and labels records of procedures; makes photocopies; routes to physician for review and interpretation; maintains file of reports. Maintains inventory of supplies; orders as needed. May train other staff in the performance of any specialized procedures Acts as an expert resource to nursing and technical staff when complex or technical questions arise; maintains a broad knowledge of state-of-the-art technology, equipment and/or systems. Performs routine periodic quality assurance and safety checks on the ultrasound equipm MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS PATTERN I Experience : One year of experience performing cardiac diagnostic procedures including echocardiograms (cardiac ultrasounds). Education : Completion of an approved training course in echogradiography technology or ultrasound technology. OR PATTERN II Certification : Possession of current certification as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer or a Registered Cardiac Vascular Technician. KNOWLEDGE Anatomy and physiology of cardiovascular disease; echocardiography principles and procedures; guidelines and regulations pertaining to provision of echocardiography symptoms of seizures, cardiac distress, and normal vital signs; medical equipment and apparatus; sterile techniques; resuscitation techniques; basic filing systems. ABILITY Establish and maintain a sterile field; skill in the use and maintenance of specialized echocardiographic equipment; demonstrate knowledge of physiology and recognize the disease process and notify appropriate physician of problems, abnormalities and signs of patient instability; explain technical procedures to patients; deal with patients sympathetically and tactfully; record information; perform accurately and quickly in stressful situations; follow verbal instructions; work independently to obtain required images; train others. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility -Occasional use of data entry devices; sitting and standing for long periods; climbing stairs and crawling; frequent walking, bending squatting; Lifting -Frequently from 5 to over 70 pounds; frequently restrains, lifts and turns heavy objects; Visual -Constant use of color perception, hand/eye coordination, depth perception, reading/close-up work, and peripheral field of vision; Dexterity -Constant holding, reaching and grasping; frequent repetitive motion; occasional writing; Hearing/Talking -Constant hearing of normal speech and talking in person; occasionally talk and hear on the telephone; hear faint sounds; Emotional/Psychological -Occasionally deals with emergency situations; occasional exposure to trauma, grief and death; occasional public contact and constant contact with patients; frequent decision making and constant concentration; Special Requirements -Occasionally work alone; work nights, weekends and overtime; occasional travel; Environmental Conditions -Frequent exposure to noise; occasional exposure to dirt, dust, fumes and poor ventilation, and hazardous materials. San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. BENEFITS Employees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit which is represented by SEIU Local 1021 . Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available. Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. Vision Insurance : The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. For more detailed information on the County’s benefits program, visit our website at www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Employee Benefits. Life Insurance : The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows: 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000 Employee may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate. 125 Flexible Benefits Plan : This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit). Retirement Plan : Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees’ Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance. Deferred Compensation : The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $22,500 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $30,000. The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available. Vacation : Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years. Holidays : Effective July 1, 2017, all civil service status employees earn 14 paid holidays each year. Please see the appopriate MOU for details regarding holidays, accruals, use, and cashability of accrued time. Sick Leave : 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive : An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one- half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year. Bereavement Leave : 3 days of paid leave for the death of qualifying family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child. Merit Salary Increase : New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step. Job Sharing : Employees may agree to job-share a position, subject to approval by a Department Head and the Director of Human Resources. Educational Reimbursement Program : Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year. Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: The County contributes up to $20 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area. School Activities : Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities. Selection Procedures Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process: Written Exam : The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Oral Exam : The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate’s education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidate’s score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Written & Oral Exam : If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list. Rate-out : A rate-out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidate’s application using the following criteria: education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate-out process. Note: The rating of 70 referred to may be the same or other than an arithmetic 70% of the total possible points. Online Written Exams : Written exams may be administered online. Candidates will be notified of the examination date and will be responsible to complete the written exam within a given period of time (typically within five calendar days). Candidates are required to read the Online Exam Guide for Test Takers prior to taking an online written exam. The link to the guide is here: Online Exam Guide For Test Takers PLEASE NOTE: Online exams must be completed in one sitting and can only be taken once Candidates will have access to an online exam within the allotted time only A steady internet connection is highly recommended The allotted time will still continue if a candidate closes the window or gets disconnected Once the allotted time expires, access to the exam will be unavailable Microsoft is no longer supporting Internet Explorer . Therefore, it is recommended that candidates do not use Internet Explorer to complete online written exams. Candidates that do not have access to a computer can contact the Human Resources office at (209)468-3370 for information on accommodations. Testing Accommodation : Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date. Veteran’s Points : Eligible veterans, unmarried widows and widowers of veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged and who have served during wartime shall be given veteran’s points in initial appointment to County service. Eligible veterans receive 5 points and eligible disabled veterans receive 10 points. Disabled veterans must submit a recent award letter stating a 10% service connected disability issued by the United States Veterans Administration. Note: A copy of your DD214 showing the discharge type must be received in the Human Resources by the date of the examination. Acceptable wartime service dates: September 16, 1940 to December 31, 1946 June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955 August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975 Persian Gulf War, August 2, 1990, through a date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation. Eligible Lists : Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for nine months, but may be extended by the Human Resources Director for a period which shall not exceed a total of three years from the date established. Certification/Referral : Names from the eligible list will be referred to the hiring department by the following methods. Rule of the Rank : The top rank or ranks of eligibles will be referred for hiring interviews. The minimum number of names to be referred will be equal to the number of positions plus nine, or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. When filling nine or more positions in a department at the same time, the top rank or ranks will be referred and the minimum number of names shall be two times the number of positions to be filled or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. This applies only to open competitive recruitments. Rule of Five : The top five names will be referred for hiring interviews. This applies only to department or countywide promotional examination. Physical Exam : Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities. Pre-Employment Drug Screening Exam : Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Employment of Relatives : Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grand parent, grand child or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when; They are related to the Appointing Authority or The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other. Department Head may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule. Proof of Eligibility : If you are offered a job you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S. HOW TO APPLY Apply Online: www.sjgov.org/department/hr By mail or in person: San Joaquin County Human Resources 44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330 Stockton, CA 95202 Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays. Phone: (209) 468-3370 Job Line: For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. ( The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division) . San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees. Equal Opportunity Employer : San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here . View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email , or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division. Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled
Jul 14, 2024
Full Time
Introduction This examination is being given to fill one vacancy with San Joaquin County General Hospital and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen. NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. The following incentives and bonuses may be available for eligible new hires . Incentives and bonuses are subject to approval by Human Resources: Vacation Accrual Rate : San Joaquin County vacation accrual rate consistent with the candidate's total years of public service. Sick Leave : Candidates leaving other employment may receive credit for actual non-reimbursable sick leave hours (up to 160 hours) from their last agency. Hours shall be subject to San Joaquin County's minimum sick leave cash out provisions. New Hire Retention Bonus : $2,000 upon completion of first year equivalent employment (2,080 hours) $1,000 upon completion of third year equivalent employment (6,240 hours) $3,000 upon completion of sixth year equivalent employment (12,480 hours) TYPICAL DUTIES Performs specialized procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, Holter electrocardiogram recording and scan, Dobutamine stress echocardiogram, and transesophageal echocardiograms; operates and monitors equipment; observes patients, noting vital signs and reactions. Performs specialized procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, Holter electrocardiogram recording and scan, Dobutamine stress echocardiogram, and transesophageal echocardiograms; operates and monitors equipment; observes patients, noting vital signs and reaction. Sets up equipment for tests; lays out supplies and instruments. Obtains pertinent clinical information from the patients, referring physician, patient's record, cardiac-related physical findings and laboratory data to apply the necessary sonographic techniques to obtain comprehensive diagnostic information; explains procedure to patient; monitors patient during procedure; notifies charge nurse or physician if patient shows signs of distress; initiates appropriate action to maintain patient or correct distress. Selects the appropriate operating mode for the specific ultrasonic examinations of cardiac motions, recognizes abnormal conditions, and adjusts recording techniques to obtain appropriate display. Operates computer systems for report generation and image storage systems; selects correct images for acquisition and stores appropriately in database; performs echocardiography on children, infants and adults; disassembles, cleans and reassembles all equipment; makes minor repairs, replaces defective parts. Mounts and labels records of procedures; makes photocopies; routes to physician for review and interpretation; maintains file of reports. Maintains inventory of supplies; orders as needed. May train other staff in the performance of any specialized procedures Acts as an expert resource to nursing and technical staff when complex or technical questions arise; maintains a broad knowledge of state-of-the-art technology, equipment and/or systems. Performs routine periodic quality assurance and safety checks on the ultrasound equipm MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS PATTERN I Experience : One year of experience performing cardiac diagnostic procedures including echocardiograms (cardiac ultrasounds). Education : Completion of an approved training course in echogradiography technology or ultrasound technology. OR PATTERN II Certification : Possession of current certification as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer or a Registered Cardiac Vascular Technician. KNOWLEDGE Anatomy and physiology of cardiovascular disease; echocardiography principles and procedures; guidelines and regulations pertaining to provision of echocardiography symptoms of seizures, cardiac distress, and normal vital signs; medical equipment and apparatus; sterile techniques; resuscitation techniques; basic filing systems. ABILITY Establish and maintain a sterile field; skill in the use and maintenance of specialized echocardiographic equipment; demonstrate knowledge of physiology and recognize the disease process and notify appropriate physician of problems, abnormalities and signs of patient instability; explain technical procedures to patients; deal with patients sympathetically and tactfully; record information; perform accurately and quickly in stressful situations; follow verbal instructions; work independently to obtain required images; train others. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility -Occasional use of data entry devices; sitting and standing for long periods; climbing stairs and crawling; frequent walking, bending squatting; Lifting -Frequently from 5 to over 70 pounds; frequently restrains, lifts and turns heavy objects; Visual -Constant use of color perception, hand/eye coordination, depth perception, reading/close-up work, and peripheral field of vision; Dexterity -Constant holding, reaching and grasping; frequent repetitive motion; occasional writing; Hearing/Talking -Constant hearing of normal speech and talking in person; occasionally talk and hear on the telephone; hear faint sounds; Emotional/Psychological -Occasionally deals with emergency situations; occasional exposure to trauma, grief and death; occasional public contact and constant contact with patients; frequent decision making and constant concentration; Special Requirements -Occasionally work alone; work nights, weekends and overtime; occasional travel; Environmental Conditions -Frequent exposure to noise; occasional exposure to dirt, dust, fumes and poor ventilation, and hazardous materials. San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. BENEFITS Employees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit which is represented by SEIU Local 1021 . Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available. Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. Vision Insurance : The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. For more detailed information on the County’s benefits program, visit our website at www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Employee Benefits. Life Insurance : The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows: 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000 Employee may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate. 125 Flexible Benefits Plan : This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit). Retirement Plan : Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees’ Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance. Deferred Compensation : The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $22,500 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $30,000. The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available. Vacation : Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years. Holidays : Effective July 1, 2017, all civil service status employees earn 14 paid holidays each year. Please see the appopriate MOU for details regarding holidays, accruals, use, and cashability of accrued time. Sick Leave : 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive : An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one- half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year. Bereavement Leave : 3 days of paid leave for the death of qualifying family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child. Merit Salary Increase : New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step. Job Sharing : Employees may agree to job-share a position, subject to approval by a Department Head and the Director of Human Resources. Educational Reimbursement Program : Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year. Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: The County contributes up to $20 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area. School Activities : Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities. Selection Procedures Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process: Written Exam : The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Oral Exam : The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate’s education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidate’s score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Written & Oral Exam : If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list. Rate-out : A rate-out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidate’s application using the following criteria: education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate-out process. Note: The rating of 70 referred to may be the same or other than an arithmetic 70% of the total possible points. Online Written Exams : Written exams may be administered online. Candidates will be notified of the examination date and will be responsible to complete the written exam within a given period of time (typically within five calendar days). Candidates are required to read the Online Exam Guide for Test Takers prior to taking an online written exam. The link to the guide is here: Online Exam Guide For Test Takers PLEASE NOTE: Online exams must be completed in one sitting and can only be taken once Candidates will have access to an online exam within the allotted time only A steady internet connection is highly recommended The allotted time will still continue if a candidate closes the window or gets disconnected Once the allotted time expires, access to the exam will be unavailable Microsoft is no longer supporting Internet Explorer . Therefore, it is recommended that candidates do not use Internet Explorer to complete online written exams. Candidates that do not have access to a computer can contact the Human Resources office at (209)468-3370 for information on accommodations. Testing Accommodation : Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date. Veteran’s Points : Eligible veterans, unmarried widows and widowers of veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged and who have served during wartime shall be given veteran’s points in initial appointment to County service. Eligible veterans receive 5 points and eligible disabled veterans receive 10 points. Disabled veterans must submit a recent award letter stating a 10% service connected disability issued by the United States Veterans Administration. Note: A copy of your DD214 showing the discharge type must be received in the Human Resources by the date of the examination. Acceptable wartime service dates: September 16, 1940 to December 31, 1946 June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955 August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975 Persian Gulf War, August 2, 1990, through a date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation. Eligible Lists : Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for nine months, but may be extended by the Human Resources Director for a period which shall not exceed a total of three years from the date established. Certification/Referral : Names from the eligible list will be referred to the hiring department by the following methods. Rule of the Rank : The top rank or ranks of eligibles will be referred for hiring interviews. The minimum number of names to be referred will be equal to the number of positions plus nine, or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. When filling nine or more positions in a department at the same time, the top rank or ranks will be referred and the minimum number of names shall be two times the number of positions to be filled or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. This applies only to open competitive recruitments. Rule of Five : The top five names will be referred for hiring interviews. This applies only to department or countywide promotional examination. Physical Exam : Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities. Pre-Employment Drug Screening Exam : Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Employment of Relatives : Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grand parent, grand child or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when; They are related to the Appointing Authority or The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other. Department Head may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule. Proof of Eligibility : If you are offered a job you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S. HOW TO APPLY Apply Online: www.sjgov.org/department/hr By mail or in person: San Joaquin County Human Resources 44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330 Stockton, CA 95202 Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays. Phone: (209) 468-3370 Job Line: For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. ( The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division) . San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees. Equal Opportunity Employer : San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here . View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email , or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division. Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled
Introduction The Digital Services team, part of the Information Systems Division, is seeking to fill one vacancy on a unit responsible for administration, development, and maintenance of County's Electronic Document Management Solution (EDMS) - Laserfiche. This position (Information Systems Analyst III) is responsible for delivering applications and support to department throughout the County. As the primary administrator of our document management system, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our EDMS. You will work closely with various departments to implement and maintain the EDMS, providing top-notch support to users and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures. ISD delivers cutting edge information services to all county departments including vulnerability management, patch management, imaging, and application packaging and deployment. This examination is being given to fill one vacancy in the ISD department and to establish a selective eligible list to fill future ISA III EDMS vacancies. Pre-Employment Drug Screening and Background : Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and a background investigation as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has passed the drug screen and successfully completed the background process. The County pays for the initial drug screen. TYPICAL DUTIES Performs professional level specialized and complex duties to support information technology systems in assigned area; areas of responsibility include the analysis, evaluation, design, programming, development, testing, implementation, documentation and maintenance of large and complex systems, networks, programs and applications across multiple platforms and technologies. Designs and develops components of current or new systems; serves on assigned projects for large and complex systems; in conjunction with project team members, analyzes user requirements and recommends technology solution; reviews and evaluates current and third party systems and applications; determines method of integrating new programming code into existing programs to meet user needs; develops data flow diagrams and other systems documentation; creates program specifications; designs data structures, screens, file structures, reports, forms, and menus; develops optimum system configurations; locates and downloads existing system data; develops and implements testing plan; performs quality assurance duties; determines whether new program meets the client’s business and technology requirements; recommends changes as needed. Serves as resource and provides highly specialized support to maintaining existing systems; assesses, reviews and conducts research on system operational problems and functionality; provides technical solutions to client on alternative systems or applications. Performs a variety of complex analytical duties in planning, developing, installing, implementing, integrating, testing and evaluating the County’s local and wide area networks; installs, configures and manages servers; coordinates the installation and maintenance of computers, circuits, data communications equipment, printers and other peripheral equipment. Investigates, analyzes and resolves network-related problems; resolves compatibility problems; troubleshoots network failures, router problems and telecommunications problems; recommends and implements changes and improvements. Monitors network security and performance; identifies unauthorized access and potential security risks; measures volume and performance of network traffic; identifies utilization and performance issues; recommends improvements to security and network performance. Develops, implements and maintains the County’s Internet and Intranet sites; recommends design and layouts; writes code; creates database connections; develops written technical procedures; implements interactive website components; provides Internet training for County staff. Performs technical writing duties in the development and production of system documentation, instructional and procedural manuals. Identifies training issues and coordinates training sessions for client users on assigned systems or applications; develops training schedule; designs training manuals; conducts training sessions. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of information technology. May exercise technical supervision over lower level staff; assists in selecting, training, motivating and evaluating assigned staff; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The following special requirements were approved by the Director of Human Resources on March 22, 2024. Education : Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in computer science, information systems, mathematics, business administration or a related field. Experience : Two years of increasingly responsible professional electronic document management systems experience, including system administration, user support, data management, security and compliance, backup/disaster recovery and integration/API management . Substitution #1 : Possession of an approved information systems technology certificate, or completion of an approved information systems training course may substitute for all or part of the above required education. Substitution #2 : Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the above required education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years. Desirable qualifications include: • Familiarity with Laserfiche's Document Management System (DMS) and its various modules, such as scanning, indexing, and searching. • Knowledge of database management systems, including data modeling, querying, and integration. • Previous experience in administering document management systems or similar technologies (e.g., enterprise content management, records management). • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and logically. • Familiarity with Windows-based operating systems and windows based web servers. • Laserfiche certifications, such as the Laserfiche Certified Administrator. KNOWLEDGE Operations, services and activities of a comprehensive information systems program across multiple operating platforms; advanced principles and practices of computer science and information systems; methods and techniques of highly complex system analysis, design and development; advanced methods and techniques of system hardware and software troubleshooting and installation; advanced principles and practices of structured programming; operational characteristics of systems hardware and software across multiple environments; methods and techniques of evaluating business operations to develop technology solutions; principles and procedures of quality assurance; methods and techniques of developing testing procedures; methods and techniques of designing, implementing and maintaining internet and intranet web sites; operations, services and activities of local and wide area network design, development, security and administration; local and wide area network protocols, routing techniques and installation methods; methods and techniques of installing and maintaining and administering network servers, hardware and software; pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations. ABILITY Provide advanced level technical support for system analysis, implementation and maintenance; detect, isolate and resolve complex information system problems; recommend, design, implement and install systems and programs; independently perform complex systems and applications programming and analysis duties; design, configure, install and test local and wide area network servers, hardware, software, routers and associated components; analyze procedures and data to develop logical solutions to complex systems problems; troubleshoot and analyze complex local and wide area network operating system or hardware and software problems; learn to analyze and assess the technological needs of departments with large and highly complex systems; learn operations and characteristics of database management systems, tools and utilities; learn and apply concepts and principles of database management and administration; learn principles, practices, methods and techniques of serving as project lead on assigned information systems projects; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility - Frequent use of keyboards; frequent sitting, standing or walking for long periods; occasional pushing/pulling, bending, squatting and crawling; driving. Lifting - frequently 5-30 pounds; occasionally 70 pounds or less. Vision - constant use of good overall vision; frequent reading/close-up work; occasional color, depth and peripheral vision. Dexterity - frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, reaching. Hearing/Talking - frequent talking/hearing in person and on the telephone. Emotional/Psychological - frequent decision making and concentration; frequent public contact; occasional working alone, working nights and traveling. Environmental - frequent exposure to noise. San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. BENEFITS Employees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit which is represented by SEIU Local 1021 . Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available. Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. Vision Insurance : The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. For more detailed information on the County’s benefits program, visit our website at www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Employee Benefits. Life Insurance : The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows: 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000 Employee may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate. 125 Flexible Benefits Plan : This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit). Retirement Plan : Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees’ Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance. Deferred Compensation : The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $22,500 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $30,000. The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available. Vacation : Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years. Holidays : Effective July 1, 2017, all civil service status employees earn 14 paid holidays each year. Please see the appopriate MOU for details regarding holidays, accruals, use, and cashability of accrued time. Sick Leave : 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive : An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one- half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year. Bereavement Leave : 3 days of paid leave for the death of qualifying family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child. Merit Salary Increase : New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step. Job Sharing : Employees may agree to job-share a position, subject to approval by a Department Head and the Director of Human Resources. Educational Reimbursement Program : Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year. Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: The County contributes up to $20 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area. School Activities : Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities. Selection Procedures Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process: Written Exam : The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Oral Exam : The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate’s education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidate’s score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Written & Oral Exam: If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list. Rate-out: A rate-out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidate’s application using the following criteria: education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate-out process. Note: The rating of 70 referred to may be the same or other than an arithmetic 70% of the total possible points. Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date. Veteran’s Points : Eligible veterans, unmarried widows and widowers of veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged and who have served during wartime shall be given veteran’s points in initial appointment to County service. Eligible veterans receive 5 points and eligible disabled veterans receive 10 points. Disabled veterans must submit a recent award letter stating a 10% service connected disability issued by the United States Veterans Administration. Note: A copy of your DD214 showing the discharge type must be received in the Human Resources by the date of the examination. Acceptable wartime service dates: September 16, 1940 to December 31, 1946 June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955 August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975 Persian Gulf War, August 2, 1990, through a date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation. Eligible Lists: Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for nine months, but may be extended by the Human Resources Director for a period which shall not exceed a total of three years from the date established. Certification/Referral: Names from the eligible list will be referred to the hiring department by the following methods. Rule of the Rank: The top rank or ranks of eligibles will be referred for hiring interviews. The minimum number of names to be referred will be equal to the number of positions plus nine, or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. When filling nine or more positions in a department at the same time, the top rank or ranks will be referred and the minimum number of names shall be two times the number of positions to be filled or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. This applies only to open competitive recruitments. Rule of Five: The top five names will be referred for hiring interviews. This applies only to department or countywide promotional examination. Rule of the List: For classifications designated by the Director of Human Resources, the entire eligible list will be referred to the department. Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities. Pre-Employment Drug Screening Exam: Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grand parent, grand child or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when; They are related to the Appointing Authority or The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other. Department Head may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule. Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S. Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here . View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email , or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division. Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled
Sep 10, 2024
Full Time
Introduction The Digital Services team, part of the Information Systems Division, is seeking to fill one vacancy on a unit responsible for administration, development, and maintenance of County's Electronic Document Management Solution (EDMS) - Laserfiche. This position (Information Systems Analyst III) is responsible for delivering applications and support to department throughout the County. As the primary administrator of our document management system, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our EDMS. You will work closely with various departments to implement and maintain the EDMS, providing top-notch support to users and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures. ISD delivers cutting edge information services to all county departments including vulnerability management, patch management, imaging, and application packaging and deployment. This examination is being given to fill one vacancy in the ISD department and to establish a selective eligible list to fill future ISA III EDMS vacancies. Pre-Employment Drug Screening and Background : Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and a background investigation as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has passed the drug screen and successfully completed the background process. The County pays for the initial drug screen. TYPICAL DUTIES Performs professional level specialized and complex duties to support information technology systems in assigned area; areas of responsibility include the analysis, evaluation, design, programming, development, testing, implementation, documentation and maintenance of large and complex systems, networks, programs and applications across multiple platforms and technologies. Designs and develops components of current or new systems; serves on assigned projects for large and complex systems; in conjunction with project team members, analyzes user requirements and recommends technology solution; reviews and evaluates current and third party systems and applications; determines method of integrating new programming code into existing programs to meet user needs; develops data flow diagrams and other systems documentation; creates program specifications; designs data structures, screens, file structures, reports, forms, and menus; develops optimum system configurations; locates and downloads existing system data; develops and implements testing plan; performs quality assurance duties; determines whether new program meets the client’s business and technology requirements; recommends changes as needed. Serves as resource and provides highly specialized support to maintaining existing systems; assesses, reviews and conducts research on system operational problems and functionality; provides technical solutions to client on alternative systems or applications. Performs a variety of complex analytical duties in planning, developing, installing, implementing, integrating, testing and evaluating the County’s local and wide area networks; installs, configures and manages servers; coordinates the installation and maintenance of computers, circuits, data communications equipment, printers and other peripheral equipment. Investigates, analyzes and resolves network-related problems; resolves compatibility problems; troubleshoots network failures, router problems and telecommunications problems; recommends and implements changes and improvements. Monitors network security and performance; identifies unauthorized access and potential security risks; measures volume and performance of network traffic; identifies utilization and performance issues; recommends improvements to security and network performance. Develops, implements and maintains the County’s Internet and Intranet sites; recommends design and layouts; writes code; creates database connections; develops written technical procedures; implements interactive website components; provides Internet training for County staff. Performs technical writing duties in the development and production of system documentation, instructional and procedural manuals. Identifies training issues and coordinates training sessions for client users on assigned systems or applications; develops training schedule; designs training manuals; conducts training sessions. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of information technology. May exercise technical supervision over lower level staff; assists in selecting, training, motivating and evaluating assigned staff; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The following special requirements were approved by the Director of Human Resources on March 22, 2024. Education : Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in computer science, information systems, mathematics, business administration or a related field. Experience : Two years of increasingly responsible professional electronic document management systems experience, including system administration, user support, data management, security and compliance, backup/disaster recovery and integration/API management . Substitution #1 : Possession of an approved information systems technology certificate, or completion of an approved information systems training course may substitute for all or part of the above required education. Substitution #2 : Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the above required education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years. Desirable qualifications include: • Familiarity with Laserfiche's Document Management System (DMS) and its various modules, such as scanning, indexing, and searching. • Knowledge of database management systems, including data modeling, querying, and integration. • Previous experience in administering document management systems or similar technologies (e.g., enterprise content management, records management). • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and logically. • Familiarity with Windows-based operating systems and windows based web servers. • Laserfiche certifications, such as the Laserfiche Certified Administrator. KNOWLEDGE Operations, services and activities of a comprehensive information systems program across multiple operating platforms; advanced principles and practices of computer science and information systems; methods and techniques of highly complex system analysis, design and development; advanced methods and techniques of system hardware and software troubleshooting and installation; advanced principles and practices of structured programming; operational characteristics of systems hardware and software across multiple environments; methods and techniques of evaluating business operations to develop technology solutions; principles and procedures of quality assurance; methods and techniques of developing testing procedures; methods and techniques of designing, implementing and maintaining internet and intranet web sites; operations, services and activities of local and wide area network design, development, security and administration; local and wide area network protocols, routing techniques and installation methods; methods and techniques of installing and maintaining and administering network servers, hardware and software; pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations. ABILITY Provide advanced level technical support for system analysis, implementation and maintenance; detect, isolate and resolve complex information system problems; recommend, design, implement and install systems and programs; independently perform complex systems and applications programming and analysis duties; design, configure, install and test local and wide area network servers, hardware, software, routers and associated components; analyze procedures and data to develop logical solutions to complex systems problems; troubleshoot and analyze complex local and wide area network operating system or hardware and software problems; learn to analyze and assess the technological needs of departments with large and highly complex systems; learn operations and characteristics of database management systems, tools and utilities; learn and apply concepts and principles of database management and administration; learn principles, practices, methods and techniques of serving as project lead on assigned information systems projects; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility - Frequent use of keyboards; frequent sitting, standing or walking for long periods; occasional pushing/pulling, bending, squatting and crawling; driving. Lifting - frequently 5-30 pounds; occasionally 70 pounds or less. Vision - constant use of good overall vision; frequent reading/close-up work; occasional color, depth and peripheral vision. Dexterity - frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, reaching. Hearing/Talking - frequent talking/hearing in person and on the telephone. Emotional/Psychological - frequent decision making and concentration; frequent public contact; occasional working alone, working nights and traveling. Environmental - frequent exposure to noise. San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. BENEFITS Employees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit which is represented by SEIU Local 1021 . Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available. Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. Vision Insurance : The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. For more detailed information on the County’s benefits program, visit our website at www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Employee Benefits. Life Insurance : The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows: 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000 Employee may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate. 125 Flexible Benefits Plan : This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit). Retirement Plan : Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees’ Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance. Deferred Compensation : The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $22,500 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $30,000. The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available. Vacation : Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years. Holidays : Effective July 1, 2017, all civil service status employees earn 14 paid holidays each year. Please see the appopriate MOU for details regarding holidays, accruals, use, and cashability of accrued time. Sick Leave : 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive : An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one- half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year. Bereavement Leave : 3 days of paid leave for the death of qualifying family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child. Merit Salary Increase : New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step. Job Sharing : Employees may agree to job-share a position, subject to approval by a Department Head and the Director of Human Resources. Educational Reimbursement Program : Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year. Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: The County contributes up to $20 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area. School Activities : Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities. Selection Procedures Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process: Written Exam : The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Oral Exam : The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate’s education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidate’s score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Written & Oral Exam: If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list. Rate-out: A rate-out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidate’s application using the following criteria: education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate-out process. Note: The rating of 70 referred to may be the same or other than an arithmetic 70% of the total possible points. Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date. Veteran’s Points : Eligible veterans, unmarried widows and widowers of veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged and who have served during wartime shall be given veteran’s points in initial appointment to County service. Eligible veterans receive 5 points and eligible disabled veterans receive 10 points. Disabled veterans must submit a recent award letter stating a 10% service connected disability issued by the United States Veterans Administration. Note: A copy of your DD214 showing the discharge type must be received in the Human Resources by the date of the examination. Acceptable wartime service dates: September 16, 1940 to December 31, 1946 June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955 August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975 Persian Gulf War, August 2, 1990, through a date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation. Eligible Lists: Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for nine months, but may be extended by the Human Resources Director for a period which shall not exceed a total of three years from the date established. Certification/Referral: Names from the eligible list will be referred to the hiring department by the following methods. Rule of the Rank: The top rank or ranks of eligibles will be referred for hiring interviews. The minimum number of names to be referred will be equal to the number of positions plus nine, or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. When filling nine or more positions in a department at the same time, the top rank or ranks will be referred and the minimum number of names shall be two times the number of positions to be filled or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. This applies only to open competitive recruitments. Rule of Five: The top five names will be referred for hiring interviews. This applies only to department or countywide promotional examination. Rule of the List: For classifications designated by the Director of Human Resources, the entire eligible list will be referred to the department. Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities. Pre-Employment Drug Screening Exam: Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grand parent, grand child or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when; They are related to the Appointing Authority or The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other. Department Head may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule. Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S. Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here . View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email , or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division. Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled
Introduction This examination is being given to fill one vacancy in the Cardiology department of San Joaquin General Hospital and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen. NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. The following incentives and bonuses may be available for eligible new hires . Incentives and bonuses are subject to approval by Human Resources: Vacation Accrual Rate : San Joaquin County vacation accrual rate consistent with the candidate's total years of public service. Sick Leave : Candidates leaving other employment may receive credit for actual non-reimbursable sick leave hours (up to 160 hours) from their last agency. Hours shall be subject to San Joaquin County's minimum sick leave cash out provisions. New Hire Retention Bonus : $2,000 upon completion of first year equivalent employment (2,080 hours) $1,000 upon completion of third year equivalent employment (6,240 hours) $3,000 upon completion of sixth year equivalent employment (12,480 hours) TYPICAL DUTIES Obtains images of internal organs with ultrasound techniques as an aid to differentiation of cysts, abscesses and other pathological conditions. Selects the appropriate operating mode for the specific ultrasonic examinations of cardiac motions, recognizes abnormal conditions, and adjusts recording techniques to obtain appropriate display. Measures biparietal diameter; tests and records fetal heartbeat; conduct examinations of pregnant patients to determine placenta location, fetal position, multiple gestation, and abnormalities. Conducts fetal echocardiograms; checks the patient’s history to anticipate the effects of previous surgery, childbirth and other conditions which could affect the ultrasonic image of internal organs. Prepares and position patients for display of area to studied; posts results. Demonstrates ultrasound techniques to radiologic technology and/or ultrasound students; monitors students’ performance of procedures correcting faulty techniques and explaining appropriate methods; documents students progress and maintains appropriate records. Performs all exams that are commensurate with the level of certification such as more complex ultrasound procedures and/or mammographic exams and related QC duties. May perform radiologic or mammography procedures, if licensed. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EITHER PATTERN I Experience: Three years of full-time paid work experience performing ultrasound examinations in a physician's office, clinic or hospital, which included one year of experience equivalent to an Ultrasound Specialist II in San Joaquin County. OR PATTERN II Education: Graduation from an approved ultrasound/vascular technology education program. Experience: Two years of experience including one year of experience equivalent to an Ultrasound Specialist II in San Joaquin County. OR PATTERN III Education: Graduation from a two-year allied health education program that is patient care related. Experience: Three years of full time clinical ultrasound/vascular experience including one year of experience equivalent to an Ultrasound Specialist II in San Joaquin County. AND Special Requirement: Must demonstrate competence to perform at least two ultrasound modalities such as abdominal, cardiovascular, vascular, obstetrical/gynecological ultrasound procedures. Certification: Certification as a Radiologic Technologist and/ or Certification in Mammography by the Department of Health, State of California may be required. KNOWLEDGE The theory and techniques of ultrasound; operation and care of ultrasound equipment; methods of positioning patients for ultrasound procedures, physical and organic anatomy; operation of transducers and camera. ABILITY Position requires sitting, standing, manual dexterity, bending or stooping and lifting of patients; position patients for a variety of imaging examinations; must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form: work independently and carry out ultrasound techniques; operate a variety of standard and complex equipment. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility-Frequent operation of a keyboard; standing for long periods of time; walking, pushing/pulling, and operation of heavy equipment; occasional sitting for long periods of time and stair climbing; Lifting-Constant lifting of 5 lbs. or less; frequent restraining, lifting/turning heavy objects or people; occasional lifting of 5 to above 70 lbs.; Visual-Constant need for overall vision, hand/eye coordination and reading/close up work; frequent need for color perception, depth perception and field vision; Dexterity-Constant holding, reaching and grasping; frequent writing; Hearing/Talking-Constant hearing of normal speech and talking in person; frequent hearing on the telephone/radio and talking on the radio; occasional hearing of faint sounds; Emotional/Psychological Factors-Constant public contact, decision making, concentration and working alone: frequent exposure to hazardous materials, trauma, grief and death: occasional weekend/night work and overtime/travel; Environmental Conditions-Occasional exposure to hazardous materials. San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Equal Opportunity Employer San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org) . Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. BENEFITS Employees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit which is represented by SEIU Local 1021 . Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available. Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. Vision Insurance : The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. For more detailed information on the County’s benefits program, visit our website at www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Employee Benefits. Life Insurance : The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows: 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000 Employee may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate. 125 Flexible Benefits Plan : This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit). Retirement Plan : Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees’ Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance. Deferred Compensation : The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $22,500 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $30,000. The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available. Vacation : Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years. Holidays : Effective July 1, 2017, all civil service status employees earn 14 paid holidays each year. Please see the appopriate MOU for details regarding holidays, accruals, use, and cashability of accrued time. Sick Leave : 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive : An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one- half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year. Bereavement Leave : 3 days of paid leave for the death of qualifying family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child. Merit Salary Increase : New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step. Job Sharing : Employees may agree to job-share a position, subject to approval by a Department Head and the Director of Human Resources. Educational Reimbursement Program : Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year. Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: The County contributes up to $20 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area. School Activities : Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities. Selection Procedures Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process: Written Exam : The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Oral Exam : The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate’s education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidate’s score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Written & Oral Exam: If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list. Rate-out: A rate-out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidate’s application using the following criteria: education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate-out process. Note: The rating of 70 referred to may be the same or other than an arithmetic 70% of the total possible points. Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date. Veteran’s Points : Eligible veterans, unmarried widows and widowers of veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged and who have served during wartime shall be given veteran’s points in initial appointment to County service. Eligible veterans receive 5 points and eligible disabled veterans receive 10 points. Disabled veterans must submit a recent award letter stating a 10% service connected disability issued by the United States Veterans Administration. Note: A copy of your DD214 showing the discharge type must be received in the Human Resources by the date of the examination. Acceptable wartime service dates: September 16, 1940 to December 31, 1946 June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955 August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975 Persian Gulf War, August 2, 1990, through a date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation. Eligible Lists: Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for nine months, but may be extended by the Human Resources Director for a period which shall not exceed a total of three years from the date established. Certification/Referral: Names from the eligible list will be referred to the hiring department by the following methods. Rule of the Rank: The top rank or ranks of eligibles will be referred for hiring interviews. The minimum number of names to be referred will be equal to the number of positions plus nine, or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. When filling nine or more positions in a department at the same time, the top rank or ranks will be referred and the minimum number of names shall be two times the number of positions to be filled or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. This applies only to open competitive recruitments. Rule of Five: The top five names will be referred for hiring interviews. This applies only to department or countywide promotional examination. Rule of the List: For classifications designated by the Director of Human Resources, the entire eligible list will be referred to the department. Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities. Pre-Employment Drug Screening Exam: Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grand parent, grand child or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when; They are related to the Appointing Authority or The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other. Department Head may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule. Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S. HOW TO APPLY Apply Online: www.sjgov.org/department/hr By mail or in person: San Joaquin County Human Resources 44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330 Stockton, CA 95202 Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays. Phone: (209) 468-3370 Job Line: For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. ( The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division) . San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees. Equal Opportunity Employer : San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here . View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email , or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division. Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled
Jul 27, 2024
Full Time
Introduction This examination is being given to fill one vacancy in the Cardiology department of San Joaquin General Hospital and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen. NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. The following incentives and bonuses may be available for eligible new hires . Incentives and bonuses are subject to approval by Human Resources: Vacation Accrual Rate : San Joaquin County vacation accrual rate consistent with the candidate's total years of public service. Sick Leave : Candidates leaving other employment may receive credit for actual non-reimbursable sick leave hours (up to 160 hours) from their last agency. Hours shall be subject to San Joaquin County's minimum sick leave cash out provisions. New Hire Retention Bonus : $2,000 upon completion of first year equivalent employment (2,080 hours) $1,000 upon completion of third year equivalent employment (6,240 hours) $3,000 upon completion of sixth year equivalent employment (12,480 hours) TYPICAL DUTIES Obtains images of internal organs with ultrasound techniques as an aid to differentiation of cysts, abscesses and other pathological conditions. Selects the appropriate operating mode for the specific ultrasonic examinations of cardiac motions, recognizes abnormal conditions, and adjusts recording techniques to obtain appropriate display. Measures biparietal diameter; tests and records fetal heartbeat; conduct examinations of pregnant patients to determine placenta location, fetal position, multiple gestation, and abnormalities. Conducts fetal echocardiograms; checks the patient’s history to anticipate the effects of previous surgery, childbirth and other conditions which could affect the ultrasonic image of internal organs. Prepares and position patients for display of area to studied; posts results. Demonstrates ultrasound techniques to radiologic technology and/or ultrasound students; monitors students’ performance of procedures correcting faulty techniques and explaining appropriate methods; documents students progress and maintains appropriate records. Performs all exams that are commensurate with the level of certification such as more complex ultrasound procedures and/or mammographic exams and related QC duties. May perform radiologic or mammography procedures, if licensed. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EITHER PATTERN I Experience: Three years of full-time paid work experience performing ultrasound examinations in a physician's office, clinic or hospital, which included one year of experience equivalent to an Ultrasound Specialist II in San Joaquin County. OR PATTERN II Education: Graduation from an approved ultrasound/vascular technology education program. Experience: Two years of experience including one year of experience equivalent to an Ultrasound Specialist II in San Joaquin County. OR PATTERN III Education: Graduation from a two-year allied health education program that is patient care related. Experience: Three years of full time clinical ultrasound/vascular experience including one year of experience equivalent to an Ultrasound Specialist II in San Joaquin County. AND Special Requirement: Must demonstrate competence to perform at least two ultrasound modalities such as abdominal, cardiovascular, vascular, obstetrical/gynecological ultrasound procedures. Certification: Certification as a Radiologic Technologist and/ or Certification in Mammography by the Department of Health, State of California may be required. KNOWLEDGE The theory and techniques of ultrasound; operation and care of ultrasound equipment; methods of positioning patients for ultrasound procedures, physical and organic anatomy; operation of transducers and camera. ABILITY Position requires sitting, standing, manual dexterity, bending or stooping and lifting of patients; position patients for a variety of imaging examinations; must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form: work independently and carry out ultrasound techniques; operate a variety of standard and complex equipment. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility-Frequent operation of a keyboard; standing for long periods of time; walking, pushing/pulling, and operation of heavy equipment; occasional sitting for long periods of time and stair climbing; Lifting-Constant lifting of 5 lbs. or less; frequent restraining, lifting/turning heavy objects or people; occasional lifting of 5 to above 70 lbs.; Visual-Constant need for overall vision, hand/eye coordination and reading/close up work; frequent need for color perception, depth perception and field vision; Dexterity-Constant holding, reaching and grasping; frequent writing; Hearing/Talking-Constant hearing of normal speech and talking in person; frequent hearing on the telephone/radio and talking on the radio; occasional hearing of faint sounds; Emotional/Psychological Factors-Constant public contact, decision making, concentration and working alone: frequent exposure to hazardous materials, trauma, grief and death: occasional weekend/night work and overtime/travel; Environmental Conditions-Occasional exposure to hazardous materials. San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Equal Opportunity Employer San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org) . Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. BENEFITS Employees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit which is represented by SEIU Local 1021 . Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available. Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. Vision Insurance : The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. For more detailed information on the County’s benefits program, visit our website at www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Employee Benefits. Life Insurance : The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows: 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000 Employee may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate. 125 Flexible Benefits Plan : This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit). Retirement Plan : Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees’ Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance. Deferred Compensation : The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $22,500 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $30,000. The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available. Vacation : Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years. Holidays : Effective July 1, 2017, all civil service status employees earn 14 paid holidays each year. Please see the appopriate MOU for details regarding holidays, accruals, use, and cashability of accrued time. Sick Leave : 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive : An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one- half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year. Bereavement Leave : 3 days of paid leave for the death of qualifying family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child. Merit Salary Increase : New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step. Job Sharing : Employees may agree to job-share a position, subject to approval by a Department Head and the Director of Human Resources. Educational Reimbursement Program : Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year. Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: The County contributes up to $20 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area. School Activities : Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities. Selection Procedures Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process: Written Exam : The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Oral Exam : The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate’s education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidate’s score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Written & Oral Exam: If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list. Rate-out: A rate-out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidate’s application using the following criteria: education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate-out process. Note: The rating of 70 referred to may be the same or other than an arithmetic 70% of the total possible points. Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date. Veteran’s Points : Eligible veterans, unmarried widows and widowers of veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged and who have served during wartime shall be given veteran’s points in initial appointment to County service. Eligible veterans receive 5 points and eligible disabled veterans receive 10 points. Disabled veterans must submit a recent award letter stating a 10% service connected disability issued by the United States Veterans Administration. Note: A copy of your DD214 showing the discharge type must be received in the Human Resources by the date of the examination. Acceptable wartime service dates: September 16, 1940 to December 31, 1946 June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955 August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975 Persian Gulf War, August 2, 1990, through a date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation. Eligible Lists: Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for nine months, but may be extended by the Human Resources Director for a period which shall not exceed a total of three years from the date established. Certification/Referral: Names from the eligible list will be referred to the hiring department by the following methods. Rule of the Rank: The top rank or ranks of eligibles will be referred for hiring interviews. The minimum number of names to be referred will be equal to the number of positions plus nine, or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. When filling nine or more positions in a department at the same time, the top rank or ranks will be referred and the minimum number of names shall be two times the number of positions to be filled or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. This applies only to open competitive recruitments. Rule of Five: The top five names will be referred for hiring interviews. This applies only to department or countywide promotional examination. Rule of the List: For classifications designated by the Director of Human Resources, the entire eligible list will be referred to the department. Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities. Pre-Employment Drug Screening Exam: Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grand parent, grand child or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when; They are related to the Appointing Authority or The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other. Department Head may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule. Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S. HOW TO APPLY Apply Online: www.sjgov.org/department/hr By mail or in person: San Joaquin County Human Resources 44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330 Stockton, CA 95202 Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays. Phone: (209) 468-3370 Job Line: For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. ( The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division) . San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees. Equal Opportunity Employer : San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here . View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email , or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division. Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled
Introduction The Hospital San Joaquin General Hospital (SJGH), originally established in 1857, is a general acute care facility providing a full range of inpatient services including General Medical/Surgical Care, High-Risk Obstetrics and Neonatal Intensive Care, Pediatrics and Intensive Care. In addition to the 196-bed hospital, the medical campus includes multiple facilities dedicated to comprehensive outpatient services including Primary Care and Specialty Clinics. The Hospital's Ambulatory Care sites, including offices located at French Camp and Stockton provide over 1,340,000 outpatient clinic visits a year. In addition to providing direct medical services, the hospital is active in providing education for health professionals through post-graduate residency programs in General Surgery, Internal Medicine and Family Practice and has trained over 3,000 physicians since the residency programs were established in 1932. The hospital also participates in clinical affiliation agreements for training programs in a variety of health professions including Registered and Licensed Vocational nurses, Pharmacists, Radiology Technologies, Social Workers and Respiratory Therapists. Diagnostics Imaging Department San Joaquin General Hospital is a public hospital certified by The Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center. The hospital Certified Stroke Program has achieved recognition by American Heart & Stroke Association and is recipient of the Gold Plus Award. SJGH’s provides comprehensive treatment for trauma patients as the designated Level III Trauma Center for San Joaquin County . The Diagnostics Imaging Department is comprised of seven specialties: Radiography, CT Scan, MRI, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Mammography and Interventional Radiology. We also sponsor a Radiologic Technology training program. Services are provided in a culturally sensitive, community-oriented, caring manner with the highest regard for patient confidentiality and customer service. The Imaging department strives to image gently, care completely, and teach effectively. Recruitment This examination is being given to fill one(1) full-time vacancy in the Radiology Department at San Joaquin General Hospital and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. Promotional Opportunity Radiologic Technologist I's have an opportunity to promote to a Radiologic Technologist II a fter the incumbent as obtained eighteen(18) months of experience performing radiographic work. Pre-Employment Drug Screening and Background: Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has passed all pre-employment processes. The County pays for the initial drug screen. The following incentives and bonuses may be available for eligible new hires . Incentives and bonuses are subject to approval by Human Resources: Vacation Accrual Rate : San Joaquin County vacation accrual rate consistent with the candidate's total years of public service. Sick Leave : Candidates leaving other employment may receive credit for actual non-reimbursable sick leave hours (up to 160 hours) from their last agency. Hours shall be subject to San Joaquin County's minimum sick leave cash out provisions. New Hire Retention Bonus : $2,000 upon completion of first year equivalent employment (2,080 hours) $1,000 upon completion of third year equivalent employment (6,240 hours) $3,000 upon completion of sixth year equivalent employment (12,480 hours) NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. TYPICAL DUTIES Prepares and positions patients for diagnostic x-ray films; determines the correct exposure factors on the basis of height, weight, portion of body involved and degree of penetration required; selects appropriate cones and screens to reduce secondary radiation and fogging; sets machine control and exposes the required number and type of film. Learns to assist Radiologist in fluoroscopic and other minor interventional x-ray procedures; assembles equipment; measures and mixes barium and contrast media; maintains surveillance over patients, performs radiographs as necessary for the radiographic procedure. Records patient information, patient identification numbers, and number and type of views taken in-patient log; maintains records as required. Demonstrates procedures to students; monitors students' performance of procedures, correcting faulty technique and explaining appropriate methods. May receive on-the-job instructions in mammography and related quality control and quality assurance documentation. Develops exposed film using automatic processors. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS License and Certificates : Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, and certification by the Department of Health, State of California , as Radiologic Technologist. Note : Generally, persons who are registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists may obtain certification as a Radiologic Technologists in the State of California upon application and payment of fees to the State Department of Health. Special Requirement : Possession of a State of California Certificate in mammography or a State of California fluoroscopy permit may be required as condition for advancement to the Radiologic Technologist II classification. KNOWLEDGE Methods and techniques of diagnostic radiography; various anatomical positions used in radiography; and care and use of radiographic equipment; and safety practices to prevent overexposure to radiation. ABILITY Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time, manual dexterity sufficient to administer procedures and operate equipment, bend, stoop and lift patients; understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions in exact detail; demonstrate the operation of x-ray equipment in practical work situations; position patients for a variety of radiography procedures; work effectively with medical staff, patients, and co-workers; and maintain records. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility -Frequent operation of a keyboard, standing for long periods of time, walking, pushing/pulling, and operation of heavy equipment; occasional sitting for long periods of time and stair climbing; Frequency of Lifting -Constant lifting of 5 lbs. or less; frequent restraining, lifting/turning heavy objects or people; occasional lifting of 5 to above 70 lbs.; Visual Requirements -Constant need for overall vision, hand/eye coordination and reading/close up work; frequent need for color perception, depth perception and field of vision; Dexterity -Constant holding, reaching and grasping; frequent writing; Hearing/Talking -Constant hearing of normal speech and talking in person; frequent hearing on the telephone/radio and talking on the radio; occasional hearing of faint sounds; Emotional/Psychological Factors -Constant public contact, decision making, concentration and working alone; frequent exposure to hazardous materials, trauma, grief and death; occasional weekend/night work and overtime/travel; Environmental Conditions -Occasional exposure to hazardous materials. Equal Opportunity Employer San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org) . Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. BENEFITS Employees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit which is represented by SEIU Local 1021 . Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available. Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. Vision Insurance : The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. For more detailed information on the County’s benefits program, visit our website at www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Employee Benefits. Life Insurance : The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows: 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000 Employee may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate. 125 Flexible Benefits Plan : This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit). Retirement Plan : Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees’ Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance. Deferred Compensation : The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $18,000 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $24,000.The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available. Vacation : Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years. Holidays : Effective July 1, 2017, all civil service status employees earn 14 paid holidays each year. Please see the appopriate MOU for details regarding holidays, accruals, use, and cashability of accrued time. Sick Leave : 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive : An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one- half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year. Bereavement Leave : 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child. Merit Salary Increase : New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step. Job Sharing : Employees may agree to job-share a position, subject to approval by a Department Head and the Director of Human Resources. Educational Reimbursement Program : Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year. Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: The County contributes up to $17 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area. School Activities : Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities. Selection Plan Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process: Written Exam : The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Oral Exam : The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate’s education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidate’s score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Written & Oral Exam: If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list. Rate-out: A rate-out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidate’s application using the following criteria: education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate-out process. Note: The rating of 70 referred to may be the same or other than an arithmetic 70% of the total possible points. Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date. Veteran’s Points : Eligible veterans, unmarried widows and widowers of veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged and who have served during wartime shall be given veteran’s points in initial appointment to County service. Eligible veterans receive 5 points and eligible disabled veterans receive 10 points. Disabled veterans must submit a recent award letter stating a 10% service connected disability issued by the United States Veterans Administration. Note: A copy of your DD214 showing the discharge type must be received in the Human Resources by the date of the examination. Acceptable wartime service dates: September 16, 1940 to December 31, 1946 June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955 August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975 Persian Gulf War, August 2, 1990, through a date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation. Eligible Lists: Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for nine months, but may be extended by the Human Resources Director for a period which shall not exceed a total of three years from the date established. Certification/Referral: Names from the eligible list will be referred to the hiring department by the following methods. Rule of the Rank: The top rank or ranks of eligibles will be referred for hiring interviews. The minimum number of names to be referred will be equal to the number of positions plus nine, or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. When filling nine or more positions in a department at the same time, the top rank or ranks will be referred and the minimum number of names shall be two times the number of positions to be filled or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. This applies only to open competitive recruitments. Rule of Five: The top five names will be referred for hiring interviews. This applies only to department or countywide promotional examination. Rule of the List: For classifications designated by the Director of Human Resources, the entire eligible list will be referred to the department. Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities. Pre-Employment Drug Screening Exam: Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grand parent, grand child or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when; They are related to the Appointing Authority or The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other. Department Head may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule. Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S. HOW TO APPLY Apply Online: www.sjgov.org/department/hr By mail or in person: San Joaquin County Human Resources 44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330 Stockton, CA 95202 Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays. Phone: (209) 468-3370 Job Line: For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. ( The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division) . San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees. Equal Opportunity Employer : San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here . View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email , or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Jul 14, 2024
Full Time
Introduction The Hospital San Joaquin General Hospital (SJGH), originally established in 1857, is a general acute care facility providing a full range of inpatient services including General Medical/Surgical Care, High-Risk Obstetrics and Neonatal Intensive Care, Pediatrics and Intensive Care. In addition to the 196-bed hospital, the medical campus includes multiple facilities dedicated to comprehensive outpatient services including Primary Care and Specialty Clinics. The Hospital's Ambulatory Care sites, including offices located at French Camp and Stockton provide over 1,340,000 outpatient clinic visits a year. In addition to providing direct medical services, the hospital is active in providing education for health professionals through post-graduate residency programs in General Surgery, Internal Medicine and Family Practice and has trained over 3,000 physicians since the residency programs were established in 1932. The hospital also participates in clinical affiliation agreements for training programs in a variety of health professions including Registered and Licensed Vocational nurses, Pharmacists, Radiology Technologies, Social Workers and Respiratory Therapists. Diagnostics Imaging Department San Joaquin General Hospital is a public hospital certified by The Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center. The hospital Certified Stroke Program has achieved recognition by American Heart & Stroke Association and is recipient of the Gold Plus Award. SJGH’s provides comprehensive treatment for trauma patients as the designated Level III Trauma Center for San Joaquin County . The Diagnostics Imaging Department is comprised of seven specialties: Radiography, CT Scan, MRI, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Mammography and Interventional Radiology. We also sponsor a Radiologic Technology training program. Services are provided in a culturally sensitive, community-oriented, caring manner with the highest regard for patient confidentiality and customer service. The Imaging department strives to image gently, care completely, and teach effectively. Recruitment This examination is being given to fill one(1) full-time vacancy in the Radiology Department at San Joaquin General Hospital and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. Promotional Opportunity Radiologic Technologist I's have an opportunity to promote to a Radiologic Technologist II a fter the incumbent as obtained eighteen(18) months of experience performing radiographic work. Pre-Employment Drug Screening and Background: Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has passed all pre-employment processes. The County pays for the initial drug screen. The following incentives and bonuses may be available for eligible new hires . Incentives and bonuses are subject to approval by Human Resources: Vacation Accrual Rate : San Joaquin County vacation accrual rate consistent with the candidate's total years of public service. Sick Leave : Candidates leaving other employment may receive credit for actual non-reimbursable sick leave hours (up to 160 hours) from their last agency. Hours shall be subject to San Joaquin County's minimum sick leave cash out provisions. New Hire Retention Bonus : $2,000 upon completion of first year equivalent employment (2,080 hours) $1,000 upon completion of third year equivalent employment (6,240 hours) $3,000 upon completion of sixth year equivalent employment (12,480 hours) NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. TYPICAL DUTIES Prepares and positions patients for diagnostic x-ray films; determines the correct exposure factors on the basis of height, weight, portion of body involved and degree of penetration required; selects appropriate cones and screens to reduce secondary radiation and fogging; sets machine control and exposes the required number and type of film. Learns to assist Radiologist in fluoroscopic and other minor interventional x-ray procedures; assembles equipment; measures and mixes barium and contrast media; maintains surveillance over patients, performs radiographs as necessary for the radiographic procedure. Records patient information, patient identification numbers, and number and type of views taken in-patient log; maintains records as required. Demonstrates procedures to students; monitors students' performance of procedures, correcting faulty technique and explaining appropriate methods. May receive on-the-job instructions in mammography and related quality control and quality assurance documentation. Develops exposed film using automatic processors. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS License and Certificates : Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, and certification by the Department of Health, State of California , as Radiologic Technologist. Note : Generally, persons who are registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists may obtain certification as a Radiologic Technologists in the State of California upon application and payment of fees to the State Department of Health. Special Requirement : Possession of a State of California Certificate in mammography or a State of California fluoroscopy permit may be required as condition for advancement to the Radiologic Technologist II classification. KNOWLEDGE Methods and techniques of diagnostic radiography; various anatomical positions used in radiography; and care and use of radiographic equipment; and safety practices to prevent overexposure to radiation. ABILITY Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time, manual dexterity sufficient to administer procedures and operate equipment, bend, stoop and lift patients; understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions in exact detail; demonstrate the operation of x-ray equipment in practical work situations; position patients for a variety of radiography procedures; work effectively with medical staff, patients, and co-workers; and maintain records. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility -Frequent operation of a keyboard, standing for long periods of time, walking, pushing/pulling, and operation of heavy equipment; occasional sitting for long periods of time and stair climbing; Frequency of Lifting -Constant lifting of 5 lbs. or less; frequent restraining, lifting/turning heavy objects or people; occasional lifting of 5 to above 70 lbs.; Visual Requirements -Constant need for overall vision, hand/eye coordination and reading/close up work; frequent need for color perception, depth perception and field of vision; Dexterity -Constant holding, reaching and grasping; frequent writing; Hearing/Talking -Constant hearing of normal speech and talking in person; frequent hearing on the telephone/radio and talking on the radio; occasional hearing of faint sounds; Emotional/Psychological Factors -Constant public contact, decision making, concentration and working alone; frequent exposure to hazardous materials, trauma, grief and death; occasional weekend/night work and overtime/travel; Environmental Conditions -Occasional exposure to hazardous materials. Equal Opportunity Employer San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org) . Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. BENEFITS Employees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit which is represented by SEIU Local 1021 . Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available. Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. Vision Insurance : The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. For more detailed information on the County’s benefits program, visit our website at www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Employee Benefits. Life Insurance : The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows: 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000 Employee may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate. 125 Flexible Benefits Plan : This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit). Retirement Plan : Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees’ Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance. Deferred Compensation : The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $18,000 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $24,000.The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available. Vacation : Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years. Holidays : Effective July 1, 2017, all civil service status employees earn 14 paid holidays each year. Please see the appopriate MOU for details regarding holidays, accruals, use, and cashability of accrued time. Sick Leave : 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive : An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one- half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year. Bereavement Leave : 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child. Merit Salary Increase : New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step. Job Sharing : Employees may agree to job-share a position, subject to approval by a Department Head and the Director of Human Resources. Educational Reimbursement Program : Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year. Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: The County contributes up to $17 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area. School Activities : Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities. Selection Plan Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process: Written Exam : The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Oral Exam : The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate’s education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidate’s score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Written & Oral Exam: If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list. Rate-out: A rate-out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidate’s application using the following criteria: education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate-out process. Note: The rating of 70 referred to may be the same or other than an arithmetic 70% of the total possible points. Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date. Veteran’s Points : Eligible veterans, unmarried widows and widowers of veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged and who have served during wartime shall be given veteran’s points in initial appointment to County service. Eligible veterans receive 5 points and eligible disabled veterans receive 10 points. Disabled veterans must submit a recent award letter stating a 10% service connected disability issued by the United States Veterans Administration. Note: A copy of your DD214 showing the discharge type must be received in the Human Resources by the date of the examination. Acceptable wartime service dates: September 16, 1940 to December 31, 1946 June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955 August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975 Persian Gulf War, August 2, 1990, through a date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation. Eligible Lists: Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for nine months, but may be extended by the Human Resources Director for a period which shall not exceed a total of three years from the date established. Certification/Referral: Names from the eligible list will be referred to the hiring department by the following methods. Rule of the Rank: The top rank or ranks of eligibles will be referred for hiring interviews. The minimum number of names to be referred will be equal to the number of positions plus nine, or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. When filling nine or more positions in a department at the same time, the top rank or ranks will be referred and the minimum number of names shall be two times the number of positions to be filled or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. This applies only to open competitive recruitments. Rule of Five: The top five names will be referred for hiring interviews. This applies only to department or countywide promotional examination. Rule of the List: For classifications designated by the Director of Human Resources, the entire eligible list will be referred to the department. Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities. Pre-Employment Drug Screening Exam: Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grand parent, grand child or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when; They are related to the Appointing Authority or The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other. Department Head may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule. Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S. HOW TO APPLY Apply Online: www.sjgov.org/department/hr By mail or in person: San Joaquin County Human Resources 44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330 Stockton, CA 95202 Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays. Phone: (209) 468-3370 Job Line: For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. ( The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division) . San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees. Equal Opportunity Employer : San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here . View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email , or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Introduction This examination is being given to fill one (1) vacancy in the Public Health Services Department and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. Pre-Employment Drug Screening and Background : Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and a background investigation as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has passed the drug screen and successfully completed the background process. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Effective July 2025 - 3% Cost of Living Adjustment increase Registered Dietitian - PH Nutritionist by Employment Services Team The following incentives and bonuses may be available for eligible new hires. Incentives and bonuses are subject to approval by Human Resources: § Vacation Accrual Rate : San Joaquin County vacation accrual rate consistent with the candidate's total years of public service. § Sick Leave : Candidates leaving other employment may receive credit for actual non-reimbursable sick leave hours (up to 160 hours) from their last agency. Hours shall be subject to San Joaquin County's minimum sick leave cash out provisions. § New Hire Retention Bonus : $2,000 upon completion of first year equivalent employment (2,080 hours) $1,000 upon completion of third year equivalent employment (6,240 hours) $3,000 upon completion of sixth year equivalent employment (12,480 hours) TYPICAL DUTIES Assesses nutritional needs of clients in an assigned program; monitors and evaluates nutritional services; counsels clients with specific food and nutritional needs. Develops, implements, and promotes nutritional programs and services; interprets and implements federal and state food and nutrition program guidelines; reviews policies and procedures and makes recommendations. Develops and implements nutrition education programs for individuals, families and groups; presents classes to clients; prepares and evaluates nutritional education materials and interprets its use in local health programs; may provide assistance in vendor education. Serves as resource person to agency staff on nutritional problems and issues; coordinates with and assists staff in understanding client needs and carrying out program services. Assists in assessing agency needs; may assist in the development of nutrition plans; plans and conducts studies and surveys relating to nutritional status, dietary patterns and food needs of target population groups; gathers and analyzes data and makes program recommendations. Within a specified program, may provide breastfeeding support, education and counseling to clients. Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports; prepares correspondence. Attends meetings and conferences; makes public presentations; serves as program liaison to community organizations and programs in the area of nutrition and health promotion. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Licenses/Certifications: 1) Current registration as a Registered Dietitian with the American Dietetic Association; and 2) possession of a valid California driver’s license. KNOWLEDGE The principles and practices of nutrition and its relationship to health and disease; principles and methods of research and statistics; public health education and training methods and practices; community resources, including social and health agencies and other related support systems; social and cultural aspects of public health nutrition; data gathering and report preparation methods and principles; principles and practices of public relations; basic computer and modern office automation technology relevant to department operations. ABILITY Identify, counsel and provide public health nutrition needs and services; evaluate programs; interpret nutrition program requirements and guidelines; analyze data; prepare reports and documents; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; make presentations to groups; instruct support staff in specific program needs; establish and maintain effective work relationships with a wide variety of persons with nutritional problems and needs, and with the general public and staff; operate basic computer and modern office automation technology, including pertinent software. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility-Operate a data entry device; frequent sitting for long periods; walking; occasional standing; pushing/pulling, bending/squatting; driving; Lifting-Frequently 5 pounds or less; occasionally 5 to 30 pounds; Visual Requirements-Frequent overall vision, eye/hand coordination, reading/close-up work; occasional color perception; Dexterity-Frequent holding, reaching, grasping, writing; occasional repetitive motion; Hearing/Talking-Frequent hearing normal speech, hearing on the telephone, talking in person and on the telephone; Emotional/Psychological-Frequent concentration; working alone; occasional emergency situations; exposure to trauma, grief, death; Special Requirements-May require working weekends, nights, overtime; occasional travel; Environmental Conditions-Occasional exposure to varied weather conditions. San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Equal Opportunity Employer San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org) . Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. BENEFITS Employees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit which is represented by SEIU Local 1021 . Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available. Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. Vision Insurance : The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. For more detailed information on the County’s benefits program, visit our website at www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Employee Benefits. Life Insurance : The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows: 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000 Employee may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate. 125 Flexible Benefits Plan : This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit). Retirement Plan : Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees’ Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance. Deferred Compensation : The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $22,500 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $30,000.The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available. Vacation : Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years. Holidays : Effective July 1, 2017, all civil service status employees earn 14 paid holidays each year. Please see the appopriate MOU for details regarding holidays, accruals, use, and cashability of accrued time. Sick Leave : 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive : An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one- half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year. Bereavement Leave : 3 days of paid leave for the death of qualifying family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child. Merit Salary Increase : New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step. Job Sharing : Employees may agree to job-share a position, subject to approval by a Department Head and the Director of Human Resources. Educational Reimbursement Program : Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year. Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: The County contributes up to $20 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area. School Activities : Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities. Selection Procedures Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process: Written Exam : The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Oral Exam : The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate’s education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidate’s score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Written & Oral Exam: If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list. Rate-out: A rate-out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidate’s application using the following criteria: education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate-out process. Note: The rating of 70 referred to may be the same or other than an arithmetic 70% of the total possible points. Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date. Veteran’s Points : Eligible veterans, unmarried widows and widowers of veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged and who have served during wartime shall be given veteran’s points in initial appointment to County service. Eligible veterans receive 5 points and eligible disabled veterans receive 10 points. Disabled veterans must submit a recent award letter stating a 10% service connected disability issued by the United States Veterans Administration. Note: A copy of your DD214 showing the discharge type must be received in the Human Resources by the date of the examination. Acceptable wartime service dates: September 16, 1940 to December 31, 1946 June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955 August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975 Persian Gulf War, August 2, 1990, through a date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation. Eligible Lists: Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for nine months, but may be extended by the Human Resources Director for a period which shall not exceed a total of three years from the date established. Certification/Referral: Names from the eligible list will be referred to the hiring department by the following methods. Rule of the Rank: The top rank or ranks of eligibles will be referred for hiring interviews. The minimum number of names to be referred will be equal to the number of positions plus nine, or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. When filling nine or more positions in a department at the same time, the top rank or ranks will be referred and the minimum number of names shall be two times the number of positions to be filled or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. This applies only to open competitive recruitments. Rule of Five: The top five names will be referred for hiring interviews. This applies only to department or countywide promotional examination. Rule of the List: For classifications designated by the Director of Human Resources, the entire eligible list will be referred to the department. Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities. Pre-Employment Drug Screening Exam: Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grand parent, grand child or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when; They are related to the Appointing Authority or The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other. Department Head may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule. Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S. HOW TO APPLY Apply Online: www.sjgov.org/department/hr By mail or in person: San Joaquin County Human Resources 44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330 Stockton, CA 95202 Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays. Phone: (209) 468-3370 Job Line: For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. ( The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division) . San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees. Equal Opportunity Employer : San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here . View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email , or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Sep 17, 2024
Full Time
Introduction This examination is being given to fill one (1) vacancy in the Public Health Services Department and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. Pre-Employment Drug Screening and Background : Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and a background investigation as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has passed the drug screen and successfully completed the background process. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Effective July 2025 - 3% Cost of Living Adjustment increase Registered Dietitian - PH Nutritionist by Employment Services Team The following incentives and bonuses may be available for eligible new hires. Incentives and bonuses are subject to approval by Human Resources: § Vacation Accrual Rate : San Joaquin County vacation accrual rate consistent with the candidate's total years of public service. § Sick Leave : Candidates leaving other employment may receive credit for actual non-reimbursable sick leave hours (up to 160 hours) from their last agency. Hours shall be subject to San Joaquin County's minimum sick leave cash out provisions. § New Hire Retention Bonus : $2,000 upon completion of first year equivalent employment (2,080 hours) $1,000 upon completion of third year equivalent employment (6,240 hours) $3,000 upon completion of sixth year equivalent employment (12,480 hours) TYPICAL DUTIES Assesses nutritional needs of clients in an assigned program; monitors and evaluates nutritional services; counsels clients with specific food and nutritional needs. Develops, implements, and promotes nutritional programs and services; interprets and implements federal and state food and nutrition program guidelines; reviews policies and procedures and makes recommendations. Develops and implements nutrition education programs for individuals, families and groups; presents classes to clients; prepares and evaluates nutritional education materials and interprets its use in local health programs; may provide assistance in vendor education. Serves as resource person to agency staff on nutritional problems and issues; coordinates with and assists staff in understanding client needs and carrying out program services. Assists in assessing agency needs; may assist in the development of nutrition plans; plans and conducts studies and surveys relating to nutritional status, dietary patterns and food needs of target population groups; gathers and analyzes data and makes program recommendations. Within a specified program, may provide breastfeeding support, education and counseling to clients. Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports; prepares correspondence. Attends meetings and conferences; makes public presentations; serves as program liaison to community organizations and programs in the area of nutrition and health promotion. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Licenses/Certifications: 1) Current registration as a Registered Dietitian with the American Dietetic Association; and 2) possession of a valid California driver’s license. KNOWLEDGE The principles and practices of nutrition and its relationship to health and disease; principles and methods of research and statistics; public health education and training methods and practices; community resources, including social and health agencies and other related support systems; social and cultural aspects of public health nutrition; data gathering and report preparation methods and principles; principles and practices of public relations; basic computer and modern office automation technology relevant to department operations. ABILITY Identify, counsel and provide public health nutrition needs and services; evaluate programs; interpret nutrition program requirements and guidelines; analyze data; prepare reports and documents; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; make presentations to groups; instruct support staff in specific program needs; establish and maintain effective work relationships with a wide variety of persons with nutritional problems and needs, and with the general public and staff; operate basic computer and modern office automation technology, including pertinent software. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility-Operate a data entry device; frequent sitting for long periods; walking; occasional standing; pushing/pulling, bending/squatting; driving; Lifting-Frequently 5 pounds or less; occasionally 5 to 30 pounds; Visual Requirements-Frequent overall vision, eye/hand coordination, reading/close-up work; occasional color perception; Dexterity-Frequent holding, reaching, grasping, writing; occasional repetitive motion; Hearing/Talking-Frequent hearing normal speech, hearing on the telephone, talking in person and on the telephone; Emotional/Psychological-Frequent concentration; working alone; occasional emergency situations; exposure to trauma, grief, death; Special Requirements-May require working weekends, nights, overtime; occasional travel; Environmental Conditions-Occasional exposure to varied weather conditions. San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Equal Opportunity Employer San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org) . Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. BENEFITS Employees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit which is represented by SEIU Local 1021 . Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available. Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. Vision Insurance : The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. For more detailed information on the County’s benefits program, visit our website at www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Employee Benefits. Life Insurance : The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows: 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000 Employee may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate. 125 Flexible Benefits Plan : This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit). Retirement Plan : Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees’ Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance. Deferred Compensation : The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $22,500 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $30,000.The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available. Vacation : Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years. Holidays : Effective July 1, 2017, all civil service status employees earn 14 paid holidays each year. Please see the appopriate MOU for details regarding holidays, accruals, use, and cashability of accrued time. Sick Leave : 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive : An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one- half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year. Bereavement Leave : 3 days of paid leave for the death of qualifying family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child. Merit Salary Increase : New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step. Job Sharing : Employees may agree to job-share a position, subject to approval by a Department Head and the Director of Human Resources. Educational Reimbursement Program : Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year. Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: The County contributes up to $20 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area. School Activities : Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities. Selection Procedures Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process: Written Exam : The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Oral Exam : The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate’s education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidate’s score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Written & Oral Exam: If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list. Rate-out: A rate-out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidate’s application using the following criteria: education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate-out process. Note: The rating of 70 referred to may be the same or other than an arithmetic 70% of the total possible points. Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date. Veteran’s Points : Eligible veterans, unmarried widows and widowers of veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged and who have served during wartime shall be given veteran’s points in initial appointment to County service. Eligible veterans receive 5 points and eligible disabled veterans receive 10 points. Disabled veterans must submit a recent award letter stating a 10% service connected disability issued by the United States Veterans Administration. Note: A copy of your DD214 showing the discharge type must be received in the Human Resources by the date of the examination. Acceptable wartime service dates: September 16, 1940 to December 31, 1946 June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955 August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975 Persian Gulf War, August 2, 1990, through a date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation. Eligible Lists: Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for nine months, but may be extended by the Human Resources Director for a period which shall not exceed a total of three years from the date established. Certification/Referral: Names from the eligible list will be referred to the hiring department by the following methods. Rule of the Rank: The top rank or ranks of eligibles will be referred for hiring interviews. The minimum number of names to be referred will be equal to the number of positions plus nine, or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. When filling nine or more positions in a department at the same time, the top rank or ranks will be referred and the minimum number of names shall be two times the number of positions to be filled or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. This applies only to open competitive recruitments. Rule of Five: The top five names will be referred for hiring interviews. This applies only to department or countywide promotional examination. Rule of the List: For classifications designated by the Director of Human Resources, the entire eligible list will be referred to the department. Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities. Pre-Employment Drug Screening Exam: Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grand parent, grand child or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when; They are related to the Appointing Authority or The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other. Department Head may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule. Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S. HOW TO APPLY Apply Online: www.sjgov.org/department/hr By mail or in person: San Joaquin County Human Resources 44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330 Stockton, CA 95202 Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays. Phone: (209) 468-3370 Job Line: For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. ( The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division) . San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees. Equal Opportunity Employer : San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here . View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email , or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Introduction The Hospital San Joaquin General Hospital (SJGH), originally established in 1857, is a general acute care facility providing a full range of inpatient services including General Medical/Surgical Care, High-Risk Obstetrics and Neonatal Intensive Care, Pediatrics and Intensive Care. In addition to the 196-bed hospital, the medical campus includes multiple facilities dedicated to comprehensive outpatient services including Primary Care and Specialty Clinics. The Hospital's Ambulatory Care sites, including offices located at French Camp and Stockton provide over 1,340,000 outpatient clinic visits a year. In addition to providing direct medical services, the hospital is active in providing education for health professionals through post-graduate residency programs in General Surgery, Internal Medicine and Family Practice and has trained over 3,000 physicians since the residency programs were established in 1932. The hospital also participates in clinical affiliation agreements for training programs in a variety of health professions including Registered and Licensed Vocational nurses, Pharmacists, Radiology Technologies, Social Workers and Respiratory Therapists. Diagnostics Imaging Department San Joaquin General Hospital is a public hospital certified by The Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center. The hospital Certified Stroke Program has achieved recognition by American Heart & Stroke Association and is recipient of the Gold Plus Award. SJGH’s provides comprehensive treatment for trauma patients as the designated Level III Trauma Center for San Joaquin County . The Diagnostics Imaging Department is comprised of seven specialties: Radiography, CT Scan, MRI, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Mammography and Interventional Radiology. We also sponsor a Radiologic Technology training program. Services are provided in a culturally sensitive, community-oriented, caring manner with the highest regard for patient confidentiality and customer service. The Imaging department strives to image gently, care completely, and teach effectively. Recruitment This examination is being given to fill four (4) full-time vacancies in the Radiology Department at San Joaquin General Hospital and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. Pre-Employment Drug Screening and Background: Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has passed all pre-employment processes. The County pays for the initial drug screen. NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. The following incentives and bonuses may be available for eligible new hires . Incentives and bonuses are subject to approval by Human Resources: Vacation Accrual Rate : San Joaquin County vacation accrual rate consistent with the candidate's total years of public service. Sick Leave : Candidates leaving other employment may receive credit for actual non-reimbursable sick leave hours (up to 160 hours) from their last agency. Hours shall be subject to San Joaquin County's minimum sick leave cash out provisions. New Hire Retention Bonus : $2,000 upon completion of first year equivalent employment (2,080 hours) $1,000 upon completion of third year equivalent employment (6,240 hours) $3,000 upon completion of sixth year equivalent employment (12,480 hours) TYPICAL DUTIES Prepares and positions patients for diagnostic x-ray films; determines the correct exposure factors on the basis of height, weight, portion of body involved and degree of penetration required; selects appropriate cones and screens to reduce secondary radiation and fogging; sets machine control and exposes the required number and type of film. Assists Radiologist in fluoroscopic x-ray examinations; assembles equipment; measures and mixes barium and contrast media; maintains surveillance over patients, performs radiographs as necessary for the radiographic procedure. May operate computerized tomography scanner; assists radiologist in performing special x-ray examinations such as angiography, arthrography, myelography, and other special procedures. May prepare and position patients for sonographic imaging examinations; calibrates and adjusts equipment according to the area of body involved; takes appropriate films of each examination. Records patient information, patient identification numbers, and number and type of views taken in-patient log; maintains records as required. Demonstrates all procedures to students; monitors students; performance of procedures; corrects faulty techniques and explains appropriate methods. Develops exposed film using automatic processors. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Experience : Eighteen months performing radiographic work. Substitution : Graduation from the San Joaquin General Hospital School of Radiologic Technology may be substituted for six months of the required experience. Licenses and Certificates : Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, and certification by the Department of Health, State of California, as a Radiologic Technologist. Note : Generally, persons who are registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists may obtain certification as a Radiologic Technologist in the state of California upon applications and payment of fees to the state Department of Health. Special Requirements : Possession of a State of California Certification in mammography or a State of California fluoroscopy permit may be required as a condition for assignment or continued assignment as a Radiologic Technologist II. Note: Supplemental application must be submitted with employment application. KNOWLEDGE Methods and techniques of diagnostic radiography; various anatomical positions used in radiography; and care and use of radiographic equipment; safety practices to prevent overexposure to radiation. ABILITY Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time, manual dexterity sufficient to administer procedures and operate equipment; bend, stoop and lift patients; position patients for a variety of imaging examinations; understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions in exact detail; demonstrate the operation of x-ray equipment in practical work situations; perform minor interventional x-ray procedures; maintain records; establish and maintain effective relationships with medical staff, patients and patients families. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility -Frequent operation of a keyboard, standing for long periods of time, walking, pushing/pulling, and operation of heavy equipment; occasional sitting for long periods of time and stair climbing; Frequency of Lifting -Constant lifting of 5 lbs. or less; frequent restraining, lifting/turning heavy objects or people; occasional lifting of 5 to above 70 lbs.; Visual Requirements -Constant need for overall vision, hand/eye coordination and reading/close up work; frequent need for color perception, depth perception and field of vision; Dexterity -Constant holding, reaching and grasping; frequent writing; Hearing/Talking -Constant hearing of normal speech and talking in person; frequent hearing on the telephone/radio and talking on the radio; occasional hearing of faint sounds; Emotional/Psychological Factors -Constant public contact, decision making, concentration and working alone; frequent exposure to hazardous materials, trauma, grief and death; occasional weekend/night work and overtime/travel; Environmental Conditions -Occasional exposure to hazardous materials. Equal Opportunity Employer San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org) . Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. BENEFITS Employees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit which is represented by SEIU Local 1021 . Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available. Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. Vision Insurance : The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. For more detailed information on the County’s benefits program, visit our website at www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Employee Benefits. Life Insurance : The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows: 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000 Employee may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate. 125 Flexible Benefits Plan : This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit). Retirement Plan : Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees’ Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance. Deferred Compensation : The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $18,000 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $24,000.The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available. Vacation : Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years. Holidays : Effective July 1, 2017, all civil service status employees earn 14 paid holidays each year. Please see the appopriate MOU for details regarding holidays, accruals, use, and cashability of accrued time. Sick Leave : 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive : An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one- half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year. Bereavement Leave : 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child. Merit Salary Increase : New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step. Job Sharing : Employees may agree to job-share a position, subject to approval by a Department Head and the Director of Human Resources. Educational Reimbursement Program : Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year. Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: The County contributes up to $17 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area. School Activities : Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities. Selection Procedures Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process: Written Exam : The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Oral Exam : The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate’s education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidate’s score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Written & Oral Exam: If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list. Rate-out: A rate-out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidate’s application using the following criteria: education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate-out process. Note: The rating of 70 referred to may be the same or other than an arithmetic 70% of the total possible points. Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date. Veteran’s Points : Eligible veterans, unmarried widows and widowers of veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged and who have served during wartime shall be given veteran’s points in initial appointment to County service. Eligible veterans receive 5 points and eligible disabled veterans receive 10 points. Disabled veterans must submit a recent award letter stating a 10% service connected disability issued by the United States Veterans Administration. Note: A copy of your DD214 showing the discharge type must be received in the Human Resources by the date of the examination. Acceptable wartime service dates: September 16, 1940 to December 31, 1946 June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955 August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975 Persian Gulf War, August 2, 1990, through a date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation. Eligible Lists: Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for nine months, but may be extended by the Human Resources Director for a period which shall not exceed a total of three years from the date established. Certification/Referral: Names from the eligible list will be referred to the hiring department by the following methods. Rule of the Rank: The top rank or ranks of eligibles will be referred for hiring interviews. The minimum number of names to be referred will be equal to the number of positions plus nine, or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. When filling nine or more positions in a department at the same time, the top rank or ranks will be referred and the minimum number of names shall be two times the number of positions to be filled or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. This applies only to open competitive recruitments. Rule of Five: The top five names will be referred for hiring interviews. This applies only to department or countywide promotional examination. Rule of the List: For classifications designated by the Director of Human Resources, the entire eligible list will be referred to the department. Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities. Pre-Employment Drug Screening Exam: Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grand parent, grand child or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when; They are related to the Appointing Authority or The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other. Department Head may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule. Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S. HOW TO APPLY Apply Online: www.sjgov.org/department/hr By mail or in person: San Joaquin County Human Resources 44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330 Stockton, CA 95202 Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays. Phone: (209) 468-3370 Job Line: For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. ( The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division) . San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees. Equal Opportunity Employer : San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here . View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email , or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Jul 14, 2024
Full Time
Introduction The Hospital San Joaquin General Hospital (SJGH), originally established in 1857, is a general acute care facility providing a full range of inpatient services including General Medical/Surgical Care, High-Risk Obstetrics and Neonatal Intensive Care, Pediatrics and Intensive Care. In addition to the 196-bed hospital, the medical campus includes multiple facilities dedicated to comprehensive outpatient services including Primary Care and Specialty Clinics. The Hospital's Ambulatory Care sites, including offices located at French Camp and Stockton provide over 1,340,000 outpatient clinic visits a year. In addition to providing direct medical services, the hospital is active in providing education for health professionals through post-graduate residency programs in General Surgery, Internal Medicine and Family Practice and has trained over 3,000 physicians since the residency programs were established in 1932. The hospital also participates in clinical affiliation agreements for training programs in a variety of health professions including Registered and Licensed Vocational nurses, Pharmacists, Radiology Technologies, Social Workers and Respiratory Therapists. Diagnostics Imaging Department San Joaquin General Hospital is a public hospital certified by The Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center. The hospital Certified Stroke Program has achieved recognition by American Heart & Stroke Association and is recipient of the Gold Plus Award. SJGH’s provides comprehensive treatment for trauma patients as the designated Level III Trauma Center for San Joaquin County . The Diagnostics Imaging Department is comprised of seven specialties: Radiography, CT Scan, MRI, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Mammography and Interventional Radiology. We also sponsor a Radiologic Technology training program. Services are provided in a culturally sensitive, community-oriented, caring manner with the highest regard for patient confidentiality and customer service. The Imaging department strives to image gently, care completely, and teach effectively. Recruitment This examination is being given to fill four (4) full-time vacancies in the Radiology Department at San Joaquin General Hospital and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. Pre-Employment Drug Screening and Background: Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has passed all pre-employment processes. The County pays for the initial drug screen. NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. The following incentives and bonuses may be available for eligible new hires . Incentives and bonuses are subject to approval by Human Resources: Vacation Accrual Rate : San Joaquin County vacation accrual rate consistent with the candidate's total years of public service. Sick Leave : Candidates leaving other employment may receive credit for actual non-reimbursable sick leave hours (up to 160 hours) from their last agency. Hours shall be subject to San Joaquin County's minimum sick leave cash out provisions. New Hire Retention Bonus : $2,000 upon completion of first year equivalent employment (2,080 hours) $1,000 upon completion of third year equivalent employment (6,240 hours) $3,000 upon completion of sixth year equivalent employment (12,480 hours) TYPICAL DUTIES Prepares and positions patients for diagnostic x-ray films; determines the correct exposure factors on the basis of height, weight, portion of body involved and degree of penetration required; selects appropriate cones and screens to reduce secondary radiation and fogging; sets machine control and exposes the required number and type of film. Assists Radiologist in fluoroscopic x-ray examinations; assembles equipment; measures and mixes barium and contrast media; maintains surveillance over patients, performs radiographs as necessary for the radiographic procedure. May operate computerized tomography scanner; assists radiologist in performing special x-ray examinations such as angiography, arthrography, myelography, and other special procedures. May prepare and position patients for sonographic imaging examinations; calibrates and adjusts equipment according to the area of body involved; takes appropriate films of each examination. Records patient information, patient identification numbers, and number and type of views taken in-patient log; maintains records as required. Demonstrates all procedures to students; monitors students; performance of procedures; corrects faulty techniques and explains appropriate methods. Develops exposed film using automatic processors. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Experience : Eighteen months performing radiographic work. Substitution : Graduation from the San Joaquin General Hospital School of Radiologic Technology may be substituted for six months of the required experience. Licenses and Certificates : Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, and certification by the Department of Health, State of California, as a Radiologic Technologist. Note : Generally, persons who are registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists may obtain certification as a Radiologic Technologist in the state of California upon applications and payment of fees to the state Department of Health. Special Requirements : Possession of a State of California Certification in mammography or a State of California fluoroscopy permit may be required as a condition for assignment or continued assignment as a Radiologic Technologist II. Note: Supplemental application must be submitted with employment application. KNOWLEDGE Methods and techniques of diagnostic radiography; various anatomical positions used in radiography; and care and use of radiographic equipment; safety practices to prevent overexposure to radiation. ABILITY Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time, manual dexterity sufficient to administer procedures and operate equipment; bend, stoop and lift patients; position patients for a variety of imaging examinations; understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions in exact detail; demonstrate the operation of x-ray equipment in practical work situations; perform minor interventional x-ray procedures; maintain records; establish and maintain effective relationships with medical staff, patients and patients families. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility -Frequent operation of a keyboard, standing for long periods of time, walking, pushing/pulling, and operation of heavy equipment; occasional sitting for long periods of time and stair climbing; Frequency of Lifting -Constant lifting of 5 lbs. or less; frequent restraining, lifting/turning heavy objects or people; occasional lifting of 5 to above 70 lbs.; Visual Requirements -Constant need for overall vision, hand/eye coordination and reading/close up work; frequent need for color perception, depth perception and field of vision; Dexterity -Constant holding, reaching and grasping; frequent writing; Hearing/Talking -Constant hearing of normal speech and talking in person; frequent hearing on the telephone/radio and talking on the radio; occasional hearing of faint sounds; Emotional/Psychological Factors -Constant public contact, decision making, concentration and working alone; frequent exposure to hazardous materials, trauma, grief and death; occasional weekend/night work and overtime/travel; Environmental Conditions -Occasional exposure to hazardous materials. Equal Opportunity Employer San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org) . Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. BENEFITS Employees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit which is represented by SEIU Local 1021 . Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available. Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. Vision Insurance : The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. For more detailed information on the County’s benefits program, visit our website at www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Employee Benefits. Life Insurance : The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows: 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000 Employee may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate. 125 Flexible Benefits Plan : This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit). Retirement Plan : Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees’ Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance. Deferred Compensation : The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $18,000 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $24,000.The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available. Vacation : Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years. Holidays : Effective July 1, 2017, all civil service status employees earn 14 paid holidays each year. Please see the appopriate MOU for details regarding holidays, accruals, use, and cashability of accrued time. Sick Leave : 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive : An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one- half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year. Bereavement Leave : 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child. Merit Salary Increase : New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step. Job Sharing : Employees may agree to job-share a position, subject to approval by a Department Head and the Director of Human Resources. Educational Reimbursement Program : Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year. Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: The County contributes up to $17 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area. School Activities : Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities. Selection Procedures Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process: Written Exam : The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Oral Exam : The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate’s education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidate’s score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Written & Oral Exam: If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list. Rate-out: A rate-out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidate’s application using the following criteria: education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate-out process. Note: The rating of 70 referred to may be the same or other than an arithmetic 70% of the total possible points. Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date. Veteran’s Points : Eligible veterans, unmarried widows and widowers of veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged and who have served during wartime shall be given veteran’s points in initial appointment to County service. Eligible veterans receive 5 points and eligible disabled veterans receive 10 points. Disabled veterans must submit a recent award letter stating a 10% service connected disability issued by the United States Veterans Administration. Note: A copy of your DD214 showing the discharge type must be received in the Human Resources by the date of the examination. Acceptable wartime service dates: September 16, 1940 to December 31, 1946 June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955 August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975 Persian Gulf War, August 2, 1990, through a date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation. Eligible Lists: Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for nine months, but may be extended by the Human Resources Director for a period which shall not exceed a total of three years from the date established. Certification/Referral: Names from the eligible list will be referred to the hiring department by the following methods. Rule of the Rank: The top rank or ranks of eligibles will be referred for hiring interviews. The minimum number of names to be referred will be equal to the number of positions plus nine, or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. When filling nine or more positions in a department at the same time, the top rank or ranks will be referred and the minimum number of names shall be two times the number of positions to be filled or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. This applies only to open competitive recruitments. Rule of Five: The top five names will be referred for hiring interviews. This applies only to department or countywide promotional examination. Rule of the List: For classifications designated by the Director of Human Resources, the entire eligible list will be referred to the department. Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities. Pre-Employment Drug Screening Exam: Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grand parent, grand child or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when; They are related to the Appointing Authority or The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other. Department Head may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule. Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S. HOW TO APPLY Apply Online: www.sjgov.org/department/hr By mail or in person: San Joaquin County Human Resources 44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330 Stockton, CA 95202 Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays. Phone: (209) 468-3370 Job Line: For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. ( The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division) . San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees. Equal Opportunity Employer : San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here . View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email , or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Introduction This examination is being given to fill multiple vacancies in the Behavioral Health Services and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. These positions will be working in the Substance Abuse Services division which provides both outpatient and residential treatment services. Outpatient Services Provides outpatient treatment services for adults and court referred youth up to age 18. Perinatal outpatient treatment for pregnant women. Offers a 15 week Drug Diversion program and a 12 week Substance Abuse Education program. Also offers interim services while waiting for admission to treatment when referred by the Court. Locations: 620 N. Aurora Street, Stockton, CA and 1212 N. California Street, Stockton, CA Residential Services: Recovery House and Family Ties Recovery House is a residential drug and alcohol treatment program for adult men and women using social model detox services. the focus in Recovery House is on co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders. Short-term and long-term care is available to participants. Family Ties is a residential drug and alcohol treatment program for pregnant women and women with children ages 0-10. Locations: 500 W. Hospital Road, French Camp, CA Click to learn more about Behavioral Health Services Department and the Substance Abuse Services division. Pre-Employment Drug Screening : Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has passed the pre-employment drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen. *This position is represented by the SEIU bargaining unit and will receive a salary increase e ffective July 2025 - 3% Cost of Living Adjustment increase The following incentives and bonuses may be available for eligible new hires . Incentives and bonuses are subject to approval by Human Resources: Vacation Accrual Rate : San Joaquin County vacation accrual rate consistent with the candidate's total years of public service. Sick Leave : Candidates leaving other employment may receive credit for actual non-reimbursable sick leave hours (up to 160 hours) from their last agency. Hours shall be subject to San Joaquin County's minimum sick leave cash out provisions. New Hire Retention Bonus : $2,000 upon completion of first year equivalent employment (2,080 hours) $1,000 upon completion of third year equivalent employment (6,240 hours) $3,000 upon completion of sixth year equivalent employment (12,480 hours) NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. DEFINITION Under supervision, performs group and individual counseling services in a San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Program; and does related or other work as required in accordance with Rule 3, Section 3 of the Civil Service Rules. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS This is the first level in the Substance Abuse Counselor series. Incumbents assist in providing group and individual counseling to clients experiencing problems related to substance abuse. Incumbents are under close supervision as they are learning to apply principles of substance abuse counseling in various San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Programs. This class is distinguished from the Substance Abuse Counselor II in that the Substance Abuse Counselor II may work independently and possesses a current Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counselor certificate issued by a certifying organization approved by the State of California. Typically, upon receipt of an AOD counselor certificate, Substance Abuse Counselor I incumbents advance to Substance Abuse Counselor II. TYPICAL DUTIES Conducts intake interviews; assists in collection of client data while learning the factors of addiction severity and level of care needed; learns to perform client physical checks, observations, and documenting client progress in conformance with Medi-Cal, state, federal, and county program requirements. Obtains client background information; may complete financial information; collects fees; orients clients on program requirements. Learns to conduct individual and group counseling sessions; discusses individual and family behavioral, social and psychological issues; learns to conduct educational group sessions dealing with legal issues and the effects of alcohol and other drugs. Maintains records of assigned clients; documents progress notes, doctors’ appointments, court appearances, and other pertinent information; prepares routine reports and correspondence. Learns to assist clients to establish plans to address social, cultural, familial and personal factors contributing to substance abuse. Learns to identify community resources to refer clients to appropriate resources. May transport clients to various community resources. Learns to lead group discussions and education classes; works with groups to provide a supportive environment to encourage clients to remain substance free. Conducts field work to identify clients and high-risk individuals; provides information about community resources and treatment programs available; provides follow-up counseling regarding risks associated with substance abuse; participates in development of programs for high-risk clients including prevention and educational activities with youth in community settings. May verbally explain various written material and instructions for non-English speaking clients and families; assists staff in working with clients of other cultures. Learns to provide financial and money management counseling and assistance to clients; reviews client financial resources; may assist clients in filing for benefits and State Disability; may assist clients with budgeting and managing income; coordinates efforts with various social service agencies to ensure proper receipt and accounting of income and expenses. May be assigned to rotating shifts. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Successful completion of 30 semester or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or university which included 12 semester or 15 quarter units in psychology, sociology, counseling, chemical dependency, or a closely related field. Certification: Applicants shall have registered for Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counselor certification in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 9, Chapter 8, commencing with Section 13000. Incumbents are required to obtain an AOD certificate issued by a certifying organization approved by the State of California within five years of appointment. Failure to obtain AOD certification within the required timeframe may result in release from employment. AND License: Possession of a valid California driver’s license if required by the nature of the assignment. KNOWLEDGE Laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relevant to a substance abuse program, including client confidentiality and Counselor’s Code of Conduct; basic principles and techniques of individual and group counseling; physiological, and sociological aspects of alcohol and other drug abuse and dependency; needs, problems, attitudes and behavior patterns of substance abuse clients; principles of public relations; reporting and record-keeping techniques; basic language mechanics; general office procedures; basic computer and modern office automation technology and computer software programs relevant to department operations; community resources and agencies. ABILITY Understand and apply regulations, policies, and procedures relevant to a substance abuse program; learn to facilitate individual and group counseling sessions; maintain client confidentiality; learn to analyze and evaluate situations accurately; learn to reason logically and draw valid conclusions; operate computers and related software; establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, community agencies and the public; maintain records and write reports; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility- frequent sitting for long periods; operate a data entry device; some walking; occasional standing, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, climbing; driving; Lifting- frequent lifting of 5 pounds or less; occasional lifting of 5-30 pounds; Visual- constant need for good, overall vision and reading/close-up work; frequent need for color perception and use of hand/eye coordination; occasional use of depth perception and peripheral vision; Dexterity- Frequent holding, reaching, repetitive motion, writing. Hearing/Talking- frequent need to hear normal speech, talk/hear on the telephone and talk in person; Emotional/Psychological- frequent public contact, exposure to emotionally charged situations and distraught clients; deal with emergency situations; constant concentration; occasional exposure to trauma, grief, or death; Special Requirements- may require working weekends/nights; working alone; Environmental- occasional exposure to varied weather conditions. San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Equal Opportunity Employer San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org) . Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. BENEFITS Employees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit which is represented by SEIU Local 1021 . Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available. Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. Vision Insurance : The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. For more detailed information on the County’s benefits program, visit our website at www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Employee Benefits. Life Insurance : The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows: 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000 Employee may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate. 125 Flexible Benefits Plan : This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit). Retirement Plan : Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees’ Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance. Deferred Compensation : The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $22,500 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $30,000. The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available. Vacation : Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years. Holidays : Effective July 1, 2017, all civil service status employees earn 14 paid holidays each year. Please see the appopriate MOU for details regarding holidays, accruals, use, and cashability of accrued time. Sick Leave : 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive : An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one- half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year. Bereavement Leave : 3 days of paid leave for the death of qualifying family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child. Merit Salary Increase : New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step. Job Sharing : Employees may agree to job-share a position, subject to approval by a Department Head and the Director of Human Resources. Educational Reimbursement Program : Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year. Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: The County contributes up to $20 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area. School Activities : Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities. Selection Procedures Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process: Written Exam : The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Oral Exam : The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate’s education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidate’s score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Written & Oral Exam: If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list. Rate-out: A rate-out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidate’s application using the following criteria: education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate-out process. Note: The rating of 70 referred to may be the same or other than an arithmetic 70% of the total possible points. Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date. Veteran’s Points : Eligible veterans, unmarried widows and widowers of veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged and who have served during wartime shall be given veteran’s points in initial appointment to County service. Eligible veterans receive 5 points and eligible disabled veterans receive 10 points. Disabled veterans must submit a recent award letter stating a 10% service connected disability issued by the United States Veterans Administration. Note: A copy of your DD214 showing the discharge type must be received in the Human Resources by the date of the examination. Acceptable wartime service dates: September 16, 1940 to December 31, 1946 June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955 August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975 Persian Gulf War, August 2, 1990, through a date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation. Eligible Lists: Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for nine months, but may be extended by the Human Resources Director for a period which shall not exceed a total of three years from the date established. Certification/Referral: Names from the eligible list will be referred to the hiring department by the following methods. Rule of the Rank: The top rank or ranks of eligibles will be referred for hiring interviews. The minimum number of names to be referred will be equal to the number of positions plus nine, or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. When filling nine or more positions in a department at the same time, the top rank or ranks will be referred and the minimum number of names shall be two times the number of positions to be filled or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. This applies only to open competitive recruitments. Rule of Five: The top five names will be referred for hiring interviews. This applies only to department or countywide promotional examination. Rule of the List: For classifications designated by the Director of Human Resources, the entire eligible list will be referred to the department. Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities. Pre-Employment Drug Screening Exam: Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grand parent, grand child or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when; They are related to the Appointing Authority or The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other. Department Head may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule. Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S. HOW TO APPLY Apply Online: www.sjgov.org/department/hr By mail or in person: San Joaquin County Human Resources 44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330 Stockton, CA 95202 Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays. Phone: (209) 468-3370 Job Line: For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. ( The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division) . San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees. Equal Opportunity Employer : San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here . View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email , or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division. Closing Date/Time: 10/9/2024 11:59:00 PM
Sep 26, 2024
Full Time
Introduction This examination is being given to fill multiple vacancies in the Behavioral Health Services and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. These positions will be working in the Substance Abuse Services division which provides both outpatient and residential treatment services. Outpatient Services Provides outpatient treatment services for adults and court referred youth up to age 18. Perinatal outpatient treatment for pregnant women. Offers a 15 week Drug Diversion program and a 12 week Substance Abuse Education program. Also offers interim services while waiting for admission to treatment when referred by the Court. Locations: 620 N. Aurora Street, Stockton, CA and 1212 N. California Street, Stockton, CA Residential Services: Recovery House and Family Ties Recovery House is a residential drug and alcohol treatment program for adult men and women using social model detox services. the focus in Recovery House is on co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders. Short-term and long-term care is available to participants. Family Ties is a residential drug and alcohol treatment program for pregnant women and women with children ages 0-10. Locations: 500 W. Hospital Road, French Camp, CA Click to learn more about Behavioral Health Services Department and the Substance Abuse Services division. Pre-Employment Drug Screening : Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has passed the pre-employment drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen. *This position is represented by the SEIU bargaining unit and will receive a salary increase e ffective July 2025 - 3% Cost of Living Adjustment increase The following incentives and bonuses may be available for eligible new hires . Incentives and bonuses are subject to approval by Human Resources: Vacation Accrual Rate : San Joaquin County vacation accrual rate consistent with the candidate's total years of public service. Sick Leave : Candidates leaving other employment may receive credit for actual non-reimbursable sick leave hours (up to 160 hours) from their last agency. Hours shall be subject to San Joaquin County's minimum sick leave cash out provisions. New Hire Retention Bonus : $2,000 upon completion of first year equivalent employment (2,080 hours) $1,000 upon completion of third year equivalent employment (6,240 hours) $3,000 upon completion of sixth year equivalent employment (12,480 hours) NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. DEFINITION Under supervision, performs group and individual counseling services in a San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Program; and does related or other work as required in accordance with Rule 3, Section 3 of the Civil Service Rules. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS This is the first level in the Substance Abuse Counselor series. Incumbents assist in providing group and individual counseling to clients experiencing problems related to substance abuse. Incumbents are under close supervision as they are learning to apply principles of substance abuse counseling in various San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Programs. This class is distinguished from the Substance Abuse Counselor II in that the Substance Abuse Counselor II may work independently and possesses a current Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counselor certificate issued by a certifying organization approved by the State of California. Typically, upon receipt of an AOD counselor certificate, Substance Abuse Counselor I incumbents advance to Substance Abuse Counselor II. TYPICAL DUTIES Conducts intake interviews; assists in collection of client data while learning the factors of addiction severity and level of care needed; learns to perform client physical checks, observations, and documenting client progress in conformance with Medi-Cal, state, federal, and county program requirements. Obtains client background information; may complete financial information; collects fees; orients clients on program requirements. Learns to conduct individual and group counseling sessions; discusses individual and family behavioral, social and psychological issues; learns to conduct educational group sessions dealing with legal issues and the effects of alcohol and other drugs. Maintains records of assigned clients; documents progress notes, doctors’ appointments, court appearances, and other pertinent information; prepares routine reports and correspondence. Learns to assist clients to establish plans to address social, cultural, familial and personal factors contributing to substance abuse. Learns to identify community resources to refer clients to appropriate resources. May transport clients to various community resources. Learns to lead group discussions and education classes; works with groups to provide a supportive environment to encourage clients to remain substance free. Conducts field work to identify clients and high-risk individuals; provides information about community resources and treatment programs available; provides follow-up counseling regarding risks associated with substance abuse; participates in development of programs for high-risk clients including prevention and educational activities with youth in community settings. May verbally explain various written material and instructions for non-English speaking clients and families; assists staff in working with clients of other cultures. Learns to provide financial and money management counseling and assistance to clients; reviews client financial resources; may assist clients in filing for benefits and State Disability; may assist clients with budgeting and managing income; coordinates efforts with various social service agencies to ensure proper receipt and accounting of income and expenses. May be assigned to rotating shifts. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Successful completion of 30 semester or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or university which included 12 semester or 15 quarter units in psychology, sociology, counseling, chemical dependency, or a closely related field. Certification: Applicants shall have registered for Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counselor certification in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 9, Chapter 8, commencing with Section 13000. Incumbents are required to obtain an AOD certificate issued by a certifying organization approved by the State of California within five years of appointment. Failure to obtain AOD certification within the required timeframe may result in release from employment. AND License: Possession of a valid California driver’s license if required by the nature of the assignment. KNOWLEDGE Laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relevant to a substance abuse program, including client confidentiality and Counselor’s Code of Conduct; basic principles and techniques of individual and group counseling; physiological, and sociological aspects of alcohol and other drug abuse and dependency; needs, problems, attitudes and behavior patterns of substance abuse clients; principles of public relations; reporting and record-keeping techniques; basic language mechanics; general office procedures; basic computer and modern office automation technology and computer software programs relevant to department operations; community resources and agencies. ABILITY Understand and apply regulations, policies, and procedures relevant to a substance abuse program; learn to facilitate individual and group counseling sessions; maintain client confidentiality; learn to analyze and evaluate situations accurately; learn to reason logically and draw valid conclusions; operate computers and related software; establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, community agencies and the public; maintain records and write reports; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility- frequent sitting for long periods; operate a data entry device; some walking; occasional standing, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, climbing; driving; Lifting- frequent lifting of 5 pounds or less; occasional lifting of 5-30 pounds; Visual- constant need for good, overall vision and reading/close-up work; frequent need for color perception and use of hand/eye coordination; occasional use of depth perception and peripheral vision; Dexterity- Frequent holding, reaching, repetitive motion, writing. Hearing/Talking- frequent need to hear normal speech, talk/hear on the telephone and talk in person; Emotional/Psychological- frequent public contact, exposure to emotionally charged situations and distraught clients; deal with emergency situations; constant concentration; occasional exposure to trauma, grief, or death; Special Requirements- may require working weekends/nights; working alone; Environmental- occasional exposure to varied weather conditions. San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Equal Opportunity Employer San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org) . Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. BENEFITS Employees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit which is represented by SEIU Local 1021 . Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available. Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. Vision Insurance : The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense. For more detailed information on the County’s benefits program, visit our website at www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Employee Benefits. Life Insurance : The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows: 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000 Employee may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate. 125 Flexible Benefits Plan : This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit). Retirement Plan : Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees’ Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance. Deferred Compensation : The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $22,500 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $30,000. The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available. Vacation : Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years. Holidays : Effective July 1, 2017, all civil service status employees earn 14 paid holidays each year. Please see the appopriate MOU for details regarding holidays, accruals, use, and cashability of accrued time. Sick Leave : 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive : An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one- half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year. Bereavement Leave : 3 days of paid leave for the death of qualifying family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child. Merit Salary Increase : New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step. Job Sharing : Employees may agree to job-share a position, subject to approval by a Department Head and the Director of Human Resources. Educational Reimbursement Program : Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year. Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: The County contributes up to $20 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area. School Activities : Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities. Selection Procedures Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process: Written Exam : The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Oral Exam : The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate’s education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidate’s score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Written & Oral Exam: If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list. Rate-out: A rate-out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidate’s application using the following criteria: education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate-out process. Note: The rating of 70 referred to may be the same or other than an arithmetic 70% of the total possible points. Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date. Veteran’s Points : Eligible veterans, unmarried widows and widowers of veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged and who have served during wartime shall be given veteran’s points in initial appointment to County service. Eligible veterans receive 5 points and eligible disabled veterans receive 10 points. Disabled veterans must submit a recent award letter stating a 10% service connected disability issued by the United States Veterans Administration. Note: A copy of your DD214 showing the discharge type must be received in the Human Resources by the date of the examination. Acceptable wartime service dates: September 16, 1940 to December 31, 1946 June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955 August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975 Persian Gulf War, August 2, 1990, through a date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation. Eligible Lists: Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for nine months, but may be extended by the Human Resources Director for a period which shall not exceed a total of three years from the date established. Certification/Referral: Names from the eligible list will be referred to the hiring department by the following methods. Rule of the Rank: The top rank or ranks of eligibles will be referred for hiring interviews. The minimum number of names to be referred will be equal to the number of positions plus nine, or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. When filling nine or more positions in a department at the same time, the top rank or ranks will be referred and the minimum number of names shall be two times the number of positions to be filled or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. This applies only to open competitive recruitments. Rule of Five: The top five names will be referred for hiring interviews. This applies only to department or countywide promotional examination. Rule of the List: For classifications designated by the Director of Human Resources, the entire eligible list will be referred to the department. Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities. Pre-Employment Drug Screening Exam: Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grand parent, grand child or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when; They are related to the Appointing Authority or The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other. Department Head may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule. Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S. HOW TO APPLY Apply Online: www.sjgov.org/department/hr By mail or in person: San Joaquin County Human Resources 44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330 Stockton, CA 95202 Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays. Phone: (209) 468-3370 Job Line: For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. ( The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division) . San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees. Equal Opportunity Employer : San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here . View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email , or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division. Closing Date/Time: 10/9/2024 11:59:00 PM