Minimum Qualifications Legal Secretary I: Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent and one (1) year of experience in legal environment. Licenses and Certifications Required: None. Legal Secretary II: Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent and three (3) years of experience in legal administrative work. Licenses and Certifications Required: None. Notes to Applicants The mission of the Law Department is to provide quality legal services to the City of Austin so that it can govern lawfully with the highest level of integrity and serve the community effectively. As the chief legal advisor for the City, the Law Department provides legal advice and representation to the Mayor, City Council, City Officers, City Manager, city departments, boards, and commissions of the City. The Municipal Operations Division provides legal advice and opinions to City Council and City Staff on municipal finance issues such as public finance, bonds, taxes, fees and budget and other municipal services such as parks, animal services, and the library. The attorneys also provide transactional assistance to multiple City departments such as Purchasing, Health and Human Services, Aviation, Convention Center, Economic Development, Controller, Financial Services, Transportation, and Housing. Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information. When completing the City of Austin employment application: Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job title and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered. A resume is required, but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please include contact information from previous employers. A cover letter is also required. In the cover letter candidates should describe, in concise detail, their interest in this position and highlight any prior experience that is relevant to this position. If you are selected for as a top candidate: Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) is required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization or institution. You must also provide proof of your professional licenses or certifications. If you are in the military or are a military veteran, you will need to provide a copy of the Member 4 page of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date. Pay Range Commensurate Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday (hours may vary based on departmental needs). Job Close Date 10/18/2024 Type of Posting External Department Law Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location City Hall - 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Preferred Qualifications Thorough understanding of and recent experience with civil litigation processes and forms Thorough understanding of and recent experience with civil litigation discovery processes Current knowledge of and experience with state and federal court filings, including electronic filing and service systems such as ECF and PRO Doc Excellent organizational skills Ability to shift between priorities Duties, Functions and Responsibilities This position is posted at multiple levels. For the Duties, Functions and Responsibilities of this position, please click the appropriate job description below: Legal Secretary I Legal Secretary II Knowledge, Skills and Abilities This position is posted at multiple levels. For the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of this position, please click the appropriate job description below: Legal Secretary I Legal Secretary II Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1. The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk. Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * The Legal Secretary I position requires a Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent and one (1) year of experience in legal environment, Do you meet these minimum qualifications? Yes No * Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. (Open Ended Question) * How many years of experience do you have working in a legal environment? Less than one 1 - 2 years 2 - 3 years 3 - 4 years More than 4 years * Which of the following best describes your proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically with Word, Excel, and Outlook? No experience Basic: Create/edit simple documents, spreadsheets, and emails Intermediate: Create/edit a variety of documents and spreadsheets, reformat document features such as color, font style and size of text, change page size width, and filter/sort data fields Advanced: Create/edit complex documents and spreadsheets; integrate features such as tables, charts, mathematic formulas, hyperlinks, graphics; data/mail merge, import data from one document to another. Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents
Sep 24, 2024
Full Time
Minimum Qualifications Legal Secretary I: Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent and one (1) year of experience in legal environment. Licenses and Certifications Required: None. Legal Secretary II: Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent and three (3) years of experience in legal administrative work. Licenses and Certifications Required: None. Notes to Applicants The mission of the Law Department is to provide quality legal services to the City of Austin so that it can govern lawfully with the highest level of integrity and serve the community effectively. As the chief legal advisor for the City, the Law Department provides legal advice and representation to the Mayor, City Council, City Officers, City Manager, city departments, boards, and commissions of the City. The Municipal Operations Division provides legal advice and opinions to City Council and City Staff on municipal finance issues such as public finance, bonds, taxes, fees and budget and other municipal services such as parks, animal services, and the library. The attorneys also provide transactional assistance to multiple City departments such as Purchasing, Health and Human Services, Aviation, Convention Center, Economic Development, Controller, Financial Services, Transportation, and Housing. Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information. When completing the City of Austin employment application: Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job title and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered. A resume is required, but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please include contact information from previous employers. A cover letter is also required. In the cover letter candidates should describe, in concise detail, their interest in this position and highlight any prior experience that is relevant to this position. If you are selected for as a top candidate: Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) is required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization or institution. You must also provide proof of your professional licenses or certifications. If you are in the military or are a military veteran, you will need to provide a copy of the Member 4 page of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date. Pay Range Commensurate Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday (hours may vary based on departmental needs). Job Close Date 10/18/2024 Type of Posting External Department Law Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location City Hall - 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Preferred Qualifications Thorough understanding of and recent experience with civil litigation processes and forms Thorough understanding of and recent experience with civil litigation discovery processes Current knowledge of and experience with state and federal court filings, including electronic filing and service systems such as ECF and PRO Doc Excellent organizational skills Ability to shift between priorities Duties, Functions and Responsibilities This position is posted at multiple levels. For the Duties, Functions and Responsibilities of this position, please click the appropriate job description below: Legal Secretary I Legal Secretary II Knowledge, Skills and Abilities This position is posted at multiple levels. For the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of this position, please click the appropriate job description below: Legal Secretary I Legal Secretary II Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1. The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk. Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * The Legal Secretary I position requires a Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent and one (1) year of experience in legal environment, Do you meet these minimum qualifications? Yes No * Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. (Open Ended Question) * How many years of experience do you have working in a legal environment? Less than one 1 - 2 years 2 - 3 years 3 - 4 years More than 4 years * Which of the following best describes your proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically with Word, Excel, and Outlook? No experience Basic: Create/edit simple documents, spreadsheets, and emails Intermediate: Create/edit a variety of documents and spreadsheets, reformat document features such as color, font style and size of text, change page size width, and filter/sort data fields Advanced: Create/edit complex documents and spreadsheets; integrate features such as tables, charts, mathematic formulas, hyperlinks, graphics; data/mail merge, import data from one document to another. Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents
Introduction THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended. Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing.Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will only be accepted online. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: TYPING CERTIFICATE If you have a typing certificate with a net typing speed of 40 words per minute from a temporary agency, employment agency, or community college, printed on letterhead with the address and phone number of the agency or college, please upload it to your online application (under the "Typing Certificate" tab) by 5:00 p.m. on the last day for filing.The typing certificate must be dated within six (6) months of the filing deadline. To obtain a typing certificate, you may wish to contact East Bay Works - Career Centers. Click on the following link, and go to the "locations" tab to locate a center near you: www.eastbayworks.com Additional typing test resource information is available HERE . If you are unable to obtain a typing certificate by the last day to file, you will be required take a typing test with Alameda County Human Resources Services. DESCRIPTION THE POSITION Under general direction, provides the County Counsel or the Public Defender the full range of administrative legal office support services. Duties performed are of considerable variety, highly confidential, complex, and require independent judgment; requires preparing time sensitive, confidential, legal documents; and performs other assigned duties as required. For more information about the job classifica tion, please visit: Administrative Legal Secretary (#1226) THE VACANCIES We are currently recruiting to establish a countywide eligible list that will be used by any County department or agency needing to fill a vacancy in this classification. There are immediate vacancies in the Alameda County Public Defenders . MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EITHER I The equivalent of one year of full-time experience in the class of Civil Legal Secretary in the Alameda Office of the County Counsel. OR II Experience: The equivalent of three years of full-time increasingly responsible clerical experience providing office and administrative support in a public or private agency law office. (Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for two years of the required experience.) Special Requirements: Must be able to type into a word processor at a minimum of 40 words per minute from clear copy. NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of: • Legal terminology, court rules, and statutes • Format for standard professional business communications, general legal forms and documents. • Business English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary and punctuation. • Filing, indexing, and cross-referencing methods. • Proper telephone etiquette and procedures. • Law office practice, work procedure and equipment practices. • Word processing/computer applications and techniques, efficiency in PowerPoint, Word and Excel. • State and federal court filing and calendar procedures. • Principles of managing and coordinating secretarial aspects of a large or complex program. Ability to: • Apply specialized knowledge of complex legal procedures. • Abstract pertinent information from files to prepare legal documents and other complex, sensitive communications. • Analyze and problem solve. • Work independently in the absence of specific instructions exercising good judgment. • Communicate effectively orally and in writing. • Deal tactfully with members of the public, co-workers and clients under stressful situations. • Prepare clear and comprehensive reports; draft, compose and edit correspondence from brief oral or written instructions, using word processing applications; type with speed and accuracy at not less than 40 words per minute. • Organize and maintain legal, personnel and other files. • Identify and correct errors in English usage, grammar, and mathematical calculations in a variety of documents. • Organize and prioritize work load; complete work competently under time deadlines. • Interpret and apply laws, rules, and written directions to specific situations. • Assist in devising and keeping office records of a confidential nature; maintain confidentiality. • Evaluate demands on the County Counsel or Public Defender’s time; arrange his/her schedule accordingly. • Work with officials and the general public in routine, emergency, and emotional situations. • Take responsibility and use good judgment in recognizing scope of authority and prioritizing work. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS The examination will consist of the following steps: A review of applicants' application to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. A review of candidates’ Supplemental Questionnaires to determine the best qualified. Those candidates considered the best qualified will move on to the final step in the examination process. An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates' final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this recruitment. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the “What You Need to Know” section of our website, https://hrs.alamedacountyca.gov/ RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT PLAN: Deadline for Filing: 5:00:00 p.m., Friday, October 4, 2024 Review of Minimum Qualifications: By Friday, October 25, 2024 Typing Test for Applicants without a Typing Certificate: Week of October 21, 2024 Review of Supplemental Questionnaire for Best Qualified: Week of November 4, 2024 Civil Service Oral Examination *: W eek of December 16, 2024 TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN: Departmental Hiring Interviews: January 2024 WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County’s Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, https://hrs.alamedacountyca.gov/ BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 12 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Management Paid Leave** Catastrophic Sick Leave Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. ** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave. Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @jobaps.com , @acgov.org , Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the 'My applications' button on the Current Job Openings page. Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box Noreply@jobaps.com and Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our website at https://hrs.alamedacountyca.gov/ . You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the bulletin for the recruitment for which you have applied. Rosario Jones | Human Resources Analyst Human Resource Services, County of Alameda 510-891-5737 | Email: Rosario.Jones@acgov.org https://hrs.alamedacountyca.gov/ Disaster Service Worker All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. Equal Employment Opportunity Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment. Closing Date/Time: 10/4/2024 5:00:00 PM
Sep 14, 2024
Full Time
Introduction THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended. Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing.Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will only be accepted online. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: TYPING CERTIFICATE If you have a typing certificate with a net typing speed of 40 words per minute from a temporary agency, employment agency, or community college, printed on letterhead with the address and phone number of the agency or college, please upload it to your online application (under the "Typing Certificate" tab) by 5:00 p.m. on the last day for filing.The typing certificate must be dated within six (6) months of the filing deadline. To obtain a typing certificate, you may wish to contact East Bay Works - Career Centers. Click on the following link, and go to the "locations" tab to locate a center near you: www.eastbayworks.com Additional typing test resource information is available HERE . If you are unable to obtain a typing certificate by the last day to file, you will be required take a typing test with Alameda County Human Resources Services. DESCRIPTION THE POSITION Under general direction, provides the County Counsel or the Public Defender the full range of administrative legal office support services. Duties performed are of considerable variety, highly confidential, complex, and require independent judgment; requires preparing time sensitive, confidential, legal documents; and performs other assigned duties as required. For more information about the job classifica tion, please visit: Administrative Legal Secretary (#1226) THE VACANCIES We are currently recruiting to establish a countywide eligible list that will be used by any County department or agency needing to fill a vacancy in this classification. There are immediate vacancies in the Alameda County Public Defenders . MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EITHER I The equivalent of one year of full-time experience in the class of Civil Legal Secretary in the Alameda Office of the County Counsel. OR II Experience: The equivalent of three years of full-time increasingly responsible clerical experience providing office and administrative support in a public or private agency law office. (Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for two years of the required experience.) Special Requirements: Must be able to type into a word processor at a minimum of 40 words per minute from clear copy. NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of: • Legal terminology, court rules, and statutes • Format for standard professional business communications, general legal forms and documents. • Business English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary and punctuation. • Filing, indexing, and cross-referencing methods. • Proper telephone etiquette and procedures. • Law office practice, work procedure and equipment practices. • Word processing/computer applications and techniques, efficiency in PowerPoint, Word and Excel. • State and federal court filing and calendar procedures. • Principles of managing and coordinating secretarial aspects of a large or complex program. Ability to: • Apply specialized knowledge of complex legal procedures. • Abstract pertinent information from files to prepare legal documents and other complex, sensitive communications. • Analyze and problem solve. • Work independently in the absence of specific instructions exercising good judgment. • Communicate effectively orally and in writing. • Deal tactfully with members of the public, co-workers and clients under stressful situations. • Prepare clear and comprehensive reports; draft, compose and edit correspondence from brief oral or written instructions, using word processing applications; type with speed and accuracy at not less than 40 words per minute. • Organize and maintain legal, personnel and other files. • Identify and correct errors in English usage, grammar, and mathematical calculations in a variety of documents. • Organize and prioritize work load; complete work competently under time deadlines. • Interpret and apply laws, rules, and written directions to specific situations. • Assist in devising and keeping office records of a confidential nature; maintain confidentiality. • Evaluate demands on the County Counsel or Public Defender’s time; arrange his/her schedule accordingly. • Work with officials and the general public in routine, emergency, and emotional situations. • Take responsibility and use good judgment in recognizing scope of authority and prioritizing work. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS The examination will consist of the following steps: A review of applicants' application to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. A review of candidates’ Supplemental Questionnaires to determine the best qualified. Those candidates considered the best qualified will move on to the final step in the examination process. An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates' final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this recruitment. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the “What You Need to Know” section of our website, https://hrs.alamedacountyca.gov/ RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT PLAN: Deadline for Filing: 5:00:00 p.m., Friday, October 4, 2024 Review of Minimum Qualifications: By Friday, October 25, 2024 Typing Test for Applicants without a Typing Certificate: Week of October 21, 2024 Review of Supplemental Questionnaire for Best Qualified: Week of November 4, 2024 Civil Service Oral Examination *: W eek of December 16, 2024 TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN: Departmental Hiring Interviews: January 2024 WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County’s Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, https://hrs.alamedacountyca.gov/ BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 12 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Management Paid Leave** Catastrophic Sick Leave Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. ** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave. Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @jobaps.com , @acgov.org , Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the 'My applications' button on the Current Job Openings page. Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box Noreply@jobaps.com and Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our website at https://hrs.alamedacountyca.gov/ . You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the bulletin for the recruitment for which you have applied. Rosario Jones | Human Resources Analyst Human Resource Services, County of Alameda 510-891-5737 | Email: Rosario.Jones@acgov.org https://hrs.alamedacountyca.gov/ Disaster Service Worker All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. Equal Employment Opportunity Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment. Closing Date/Time: 10/4/2024 5:00:00 PM
Introduction THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year, but can be extended. Applications must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Applications will only be accepted on-line. DESCRIPTION THE POSITION: Secretary Is perform, under general supervision, a wide variety of difficult to complex secretarial and clerical duties; relieve an administrator of administrative details; and perform other related duties as required. Positions allocated to classes in this series are distinguished from positions in general and specialized clerical classifications in that incumbents in secretarial classes report directly to a County administrative official and have assigned responsibility for relieving him/her of administrative details. Secretary I positions perform secretarial duties not specifically identified in the definitions of higher level secretarial classes. For more information about the job classification, visit: Secretary I (#1215) . THE VACANCIES: We are currently recruiting to establish a countywide eligible list that will be used by any County department or agency needing to fill a vacancy in this classification. There are immediate vacancies in the Alameda County Health , Probation Department , Public Works Agency , Sherriff's Office , and Social Services Agency . MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Either I The equivalent of one year of experience in the class of Clerk II or an equivalent or higher level clerical class in Alameda County classified service that requires a typing proficiency level of not less than 40 wpm. (Non-classified includes District Attorney’s Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts.) Or II The equivalent of two years of full-time experience in clerical work that requires a typing proficiency level of not less than 40 wpm. NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of: Modern office practices and procedures, including business correspondence, record keeping systems, and standard office equipment operations. Correct English usage, including spelling and grammar; business letter writing and proper format for typed materials. Word processing and/or spreadsheet applications. Ability to: Perform difficult clerical work involving independent judgment; type with speed and accuracy at not less than 40 words per minute. Prepare clear and comprehensive reports; draft, compose and edit correspondence from brief oral or written instructions, using word processing applications. Speak clearly and concisely to obtain and relay information. Maintain personnel and other record files. Identify and correct errors in English usage, grammar, and mathematical calculations in a variety of documents. Organize and prioritize work load; complete work under time deadlines. Learn to interpret and apply laws, rules, and written directions to specific situations. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co workers and the general public. SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION CRITERIA Some positions require the ability to take shorthand at a speed of not less than 80 words per minute and transcribe it accurately via shorthand or dictation recording equipment. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS: 1) A review of applicants' applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. 2) A computer skills assessment with the following components (pass/fail): A. Typing Test B. Microsoft Word C. Microsoft Excel Only candidates who pass the computer skills assessment will be invited to the oral interview process. 3) An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of the examination WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the “What You Need to Know” section of our website, hrs.alamedacountyca.gov. RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance.The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT PLAN: Deadline for Filing: 5:00:00 PM Wednesday, October 2, 2024 Review of Minimum Qualifications: Wednesday, October 9, 2024 Virtual Performance Examination: Week of November 4, 2024 VirtualCivil Service Pre-Recorded Oral Examination: Week of November 18, 2024 Notification of Results: Week of December 9, 2024 TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN: Departmental Hiring Interviews: TBD WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County’s Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes.To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date offiling. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website: hrs.alamedacountyca.gov . BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 12 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Catastrophic Sick Leave Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @jobaps.com , @acgov.org , Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the 'My applications' button on the Current Job Openings page. Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box Noreply@jobaps.com and Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our website at hrs.alamedacountyca.gov . You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the bulletin for the recruitment for which you have applied. Tracy Gonzalez | Human Resources Analyst Human Resource Services, County of Alameda 510-272-5085 | Email: Tracy.Gonzalez@acgov.org hrs.alamedacountyca.gov . Disaster Service Worker All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. Equal Employment Opportunity Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment. Closing Date/Time: 10/2/2024 5:00:00 PM
Sep 19, 2024
Full Time
Introduction THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year, but can be extended. Applications must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Applications will only be accepted on-line. DESCRIPTION THE POSITION: Secretary Is perform, under general supervision, a wide variety of difficult to complex secretarial and clerical duties; relieve an administrator of administrative details; and perform other related duties as required. Positions allocated to classes in this series are distinguished from positions in general and specialized clerical classifications in that incumbents in secretarial classes report directly to a County administrative official and have assigned responsibility for relieving him/her of administrative details. Secretary I positions perform secretarial duties not specifically identified in the definitions of higher level secretarial classes. For more information about the job classification, visit: Secretary I (#1215) . THE VACANCIES: We are currently recruiting to establish a countywide eligible list that will be used by any County department or agency needing to fill a vacancy in this classification. There are immediate vacancies in the Alameda County Health , Probation Department , Public Works Agency , Sherriff's Office , and Social Services Agency . MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Either I The equivalent of one year of experience in the class of Clerk II or an equivalent or higher level clerical class in Alameda County classified service that requires a typing proficiency level of not less than 40 wpm. (Non-classified includes District Attorney’s Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts.) Or II The equivalent of two years of full-time experience in clerical work that requires a typing proficiency level of not less than 40 wpm. NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of: Modern office practices and procedures, including business correspondence, record keeping systems, and standard office equipment operations. Correct English usage, including spelling and grammar; business letter writing and proper format for typed materials. Word processing and/or spreadsheet applications. Ability to: Perform difficult clerical work involving independent judgment; type with speed and accuracy at not less than 40 words per minute. Prepare clear and comprehensive reports; draft, compose and edit correspondence from brief oral or written instructions, using word processing applications. Speak clearly and concisely to obtain and relay information. Maintain personnel and other record files. Identify and correct errors in English usage, grammar, and mathematical calculations in a variety of documents. Organize and prioritize work load; complete work under time deadlines. Learn to interpret and apply laws, rules, and written directions to specific situations. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co workers and the general public. SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION CRITERIA Some positions require the ability to take shorthand at a speed of not less than 80 words per minute and transcribe it accurately via shorthand or dictation recording equipment. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS: 1) A review of applicants' applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. 2) A computer skills assessment with the following components (pass/fail): A. Typing Test B. Microsoft Word C. Microsoft Excel Only candidates who pass the computer skills assessment will be invited to the oral interview process. 3) An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of the examination WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the “What You Need to Know” section of our website, hrs.alamedacountyca.gov. RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance.The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT PLAN: Deadline for Filing: 5:00:00 PM Wednesday, October 2, 2024 Review of Minimum Qualifications: Wednesday, October 9, 2024 Virtual Performance Examination: Week of November 4, 2024 VirtualCivil Service Pre-Recorded Oral Examination: Week of November 18, 2024 Notification of Results: Week of December 9, 2024 TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN: Departmental Hiring Interviews: TBD WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County’s Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes.To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date offiling. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes. For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website: hrs.alamedacountyca.gov . BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 12 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Catastrophic Sick Leave Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @jobaps.com , @acgov.org , Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the 'My applications' button on the Current Job Openings page. Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box Noreply@jobaps.com and Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our website at hrs.alamedacountyca.gov . You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the bulletin for the recruitment for which you have applied. Tracy Gonzalez | Human Resources Analyst Human Resource Services, County of Alameda 510-272-5085 | Email: Tracy.Gonzalez@acgov.org hrs.alamedacountyca.gov . Disaster Service Worker All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. Equal Employment Opportunity Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment. Closing Date/Time: 10/2/2024 5:00:00 PM
Alameda County
San Leandro, California, United States
Introduction This is a reinstatement, transfer or voluntary demotion opportunity for current and former regularly appointed employees of Alameda County. Reinstatement: Pursuant to Civil Service Rule 1744: On the request of a department head and approval of the Commission, a regularly appointed employee who resigned in good standing may, within three years after the effective date of his/her resignation, be reinstated in a position in the class from which he/she resigned or in a position in another class for which he/she may be eligible as determined by the Commission. Appointments by reinstatement following resignation are subject to the probationary period established for the class. You must have been a classified County employee in the same job code or in a job code at the same salary maximum and left the County in good standing. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position. Transfer: You must be a current County classified employee in the same job code or in a job code with the same salary maximum for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position. Voluntary Demotion: You must be a current County classified employee in a job code which is at a higher salary maximum than the vacancy for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position. DESCRIPTION THE AGENCY Alameda County's Health Services Program is administered by the Alameda County Health and includes the following program areas: Behavioral Health Care, Public Health, Environmental Health, and Agency Administration/Indigent Health. The ultimate mission of the Health Care Services Agency is to provide fully integrated health care services through a comprehensive network of public and private partnerships that ensure optimal health and well-being and respect the diversity of all residents.Alameda County Healthcurrently has multiple career opportunities for experienced professionals to become part of a service delivery team dedicated to the optimal health and well being of Alameda County residents. THE POSITION This series specification describes three secretarial classes in which incumbents perform, under general supervision, a wide variety of difficult to complex secretarial and clerical duties; relieve an administrator of administrative details; and perform other related duties as required. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES Positions allocated to classes in this series are distinguished from positions in general and specialized clerical classifications in that incumbents in secretarial classes report directly to a County administrative official and have assigned responsibility for relieving him/her of administrative details. Secretary II positions perform secretarial work for an administrator who has authority over a department or division of more than 150 employees; or if there are fewer than 150 employees, performs secretarial work that includes at least one of the following: l. Coordinating agenda preparation and scheduling meeting activities of a regulatory County Board or Commission. 2. Serving as secretary to an administrator reporting directly to the head of an agency or department who warrants an Administrative Secretary. 3. Serving as a secretary to the head of a department, which department head reports directly to the electorate, the Board of Supervisors, or the County Administrative Officer. 4. Serving as secretary to a group of Municipal Court Judges who report to the electorate. 5. Reporting to and performing secretarial-administrative duties for an administrator who is privy to the decision-making process of County management affecting employee relations. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Either I The equivalent of one year of full-time experience in the class of Secretary I, or an equivalent or higher level clerical class in Alameda County classified service, that requires a typing proficiency level of not less than 40 wpm. (Non-classified includes District Attorney’s Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts.) Or II The equivalent of three years of increasingly responsible clerical experience comparable to the County's Secretary I classification, that requires a typing proficiency level of not less than 40 wpm. NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the “Examples of Duties” section of this specification. Knowledge of: • Modern office practices and procedures, including business correspondence, record keeping systems, and standard office equipment operations. • Correct English usage, including spelling and grammar; business letter writing and proper format for typed materials. • Word processing and/or spreadsheet applications. • Principles of managing and coordinating secretarial aspects of a large or complex program. • Organization and functions of County government. Ability to: • Perform difficult clerical work involving independent judgment; type with speed and accuracy at not less than 40 words per minute. • Prepare clear and comprehensive reports; draft, compose and edit correspondence from brief oral or written instructions, using word processing applications. • Speak clearly and concisely to obtain and relay information. • Maintain personnel and other record files. • Identify and correct errors in English usage, grammar, and mathematical calculations in a variety of documents. • Organize and prioritize work load; complete work under time deadlines. • Learn to interpret and apply laws, rules, and written directions to specific situations. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co workers and the general public. • Assist in devising and keeping office records of a confidential nature; maintain confidentiality. • Evaluate demands on an Administrator's time; arrange his/her schedule accordingly. • Work with officials and the general public in routine, emergency, and emotional situations. • Take responsibility and use good judgment in recognizing scope of authority. SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION CRITERIA Some positions require the ability to take shorthand at a speed of not less than 80 words per minute and transcribe it accurately via shorthand or dictation recording equipment. BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 12 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Management Paid Leave** Catastrophic Sick Leave Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. ** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave. Conclusion TO APPLY : Please submit a PDF of your updated Alameda Countyapplication to James Nguyen at james.nguyen@acgov.org . Please be in contact if you have any questions. You are encouraged to apply immediately as this posting is open until filled and may close at anytime. Alameda County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Aug 03, 2024
Full Time
Introduction This is a reinstatement, transfer or voluntary demotion opportunity for current and former regularly appointed employees of Alameda County. Reinstatement: Pursuant to Civil Service Rule 1744: On the request of a department head and approval of the Commission, a regularly appointed employee who resigned in good standing may, within three years after the effective date of his/her resignation, be reinstated in a position in the class from which he/she resigned or in a position in another class for which he/she may be eligible as determined by the Commission. Appointments by reinstatement following resignation are subject to the probationary period established for the class. You must have been a classified County employee in the same job code or in a job code at the same salary maximum and left the County in good standing. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position. Transfer: You must be a current County classified employee in the same job code or in a job code with the same salary maximum for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position. Voluntary Demotion: You must be a current County classified employee in a job code which is at a higher salary maximum than the vacancy for which you are applying. In addition, you must meet the minimum and special qualifications of the specific position. DESCRIPTION THE AGENCY Alameda County's Health Services Program is administered by the Alameda County Health and includes the following program areas: Behavioral Health Care, Public Health, Environmental Health, and Agency Administration/Indigent Health. The ultimate mission of the Health Care Services Agency is to provide fully integrated health care services through a comprehensive network of public and private partnerships that ensure optimal health and well-being and respect the diversity of all residents.Alameda County Healthcurrently has multiple career opportunities for experienced professionals to become part of a service delivery team dedicated to the optimal health and well being of Alameda County residents. THE POSITION This series specification describes three secretarial classes in which incumbents perform, under general supervision, a wide variety of difficult to complex secretarial and clerical duties; relieve an administrator of administrative details; and perform other related duties as required. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES Positions allocated to classes in this series are distinguished from positions in general and specialized clerical classifications in that incumbents in secretarial classes report directly to a County administrative official and have assigned responsibility for relieving him/her of administrative details. Secretary II positions perform secretarial work for an administrator who has authority over a department or division of more than 150 employees; or if there are fewer than 150 employees, performs secretarial work that includes at least one of the following: l. Coordinating agenda preparation and scheduling meeting activities of a regulatory County Board or Commission. 2. Serving as secretary to an administrator reporting directly to the head of an agency or department who warrants an Administrative Secretary. 3. Serving as a secretary to the head of a department, which department head reports directly to the electorate, the Board of Supervisors, or the County Administrative Officer. 4. Serving as secretary to a group of Municipal Court Judges who report to the electorate. 5. Reporting to and performing secretarial-administrative duties for an administrator who is privy to the decision-making process of County management affecting employee relations. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Either I The equivalent of one year of full-time experience in the class of Secretary I, or an equivalent or higher level clerical class in Alameda County classified service, that requires a typing proficiency level of not less than 40 wpm. (Non-classified includes District Attorney’s Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts.) Or II The equivalent of three years of increasingly responsible clerical experience comparable to the County's Secretary I classification, that requires a typing proficiency level of not less than 40 wpm. NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the “Examples of Duties” section of this specification. Knowledge of: • Modern office practices and procedures, including business correspondence, record keeping systems, and standard office equipment operations. • Correct English usage, including spelling and grammar; business letter writing and proper format for typed materials. • Word processing and/or spreadsheet applications. • Principles of managing and coordinating secretarial aspects of a large or complex program. • Organization and functions of County government. Ability to: • Perform difficult clerical work involving independent judgment; type with speed and accuracy at not less than 40 words per minute. • Prepare clear and comprehensive reports; draft, compose and edit correspondence from brief oral or written instructions, using word processing applications. • Speak clearly and concisely to obtain and relay information. • Maintain personnel and other record files. • Identify and correct errors in English usage, grammar, and mathematical calculations in a variety of documents. • Organize and prioritize work load; complete work under time deadlines. • Learn to interpret and apply laws, rules, and written directions to specific situations. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co workers and the general public. • Assist in devising and keeping office records of a confidential nature; maintain confidentiality. • Evaluate demands on an Administrator's time; arrange his/her schedule accordingly. • Work with officials and the general public in routine, emergency, and emotional situations. • Take responsibility and use good judgment in recognizing scope of authority. SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION CRITERIA Some positions require the ability to take shorthand at a speed of not less than 80 words per minute and transcribe it accurately via shorthand or dictation recording equipment. BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 12 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Management Paid Leave** Catastrophic Sick Leave Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. ** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave. Conclusion TO APPLY : Please submit a PDF of your updated Alameda Countyapplication to James Nguyen at james.nguyen@acgov.org . Please be in contact if you have any questions. You are encouraged to apply immediately as this posting is open until filled and may close at anytime. Alameda County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Description 8/15/24 UPDATE ON RECRUITMENT. This position originally had a close date of 8/19/24, however it is now posted as continuous and may close at any time. The posted salary reflects the 7% increase effective October 1, 2023. An additional 6% salary increase will occur in October 2024. Increased County contributions to medical will be in effect starting January 1, 2024. DEFINITION: Under policy direction of the Board of Supervisors and general administrative direction of the County Administrative Officer, to plan, organize, administer, coordinate, review and evaluate all of the functions and staff of the Agriculture Department; to serve as the agricultural official and weights and measures official and pesticide official for the County in charge of regulatory and inspection programs that protect the environment, consumers, and the agricultural industry; to collect, maintain, and publish Annual Crop Report; to serve as spokesperson regarding complex agricultural matters; and to perform related duties as assigned DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Each California County is mandated by the State to appoint an Agricultural Commissioner and a Sealer of Weights and Measures to carry out certain functions as required by law. The County of San Benito has consolidated the offices of County Agricultural Commissioner and County Sealer of Weights and Measures into a single office. This department head position is appointed by the Board of Supervisors to a four (4) year term and is responsible for providing administrative leadership, technical oversight, and policy direction to the following State-mandated County services. As County Agricultural Commissioner, the incumbent is charged with the protection of San Benito County agriculture, the protection of the environment as well as protection of the public's health and safety. These goals are accomplished through the management of agricultural programs designed to achieve our mission through a combination of public outreach, industry education and enforcement actions As County Sealer of Weights and Measures, the incumbent inspects and tests packaged commodities and all commercially used devices. Transactions derived from the use of such devices are also inspected for accuracy. In addition to inspection activities, provides education and training to the public as well as the regulated industries The Agricultural Commissioner-Sealer is expected to accomplish these functions with a maximum degree of independence within established policies and procedures set forth by the Board of Supervisors, County Administrative Officer, and federal, state, and County laws, ordinances, and regulations. Responsibilities include coordination with management staff of other County departments and governmental agencies, including the California Departments of Food and Agriculture, Pesticide Regulation and Public Health, to manage and accomplish the diverse mandated activities of the office. The incumbent is accountable for accomplishing departmental long- and short-range planning and operational goals and objectives and for furthering County goals and objectives within general policy guidelines and budgetary limitations. REPORTS TO: Board of Supervisors on policy matters and the County Administrative Officer on administrative and budgetary matters. The Board of Supervisors evaluates the employee's performance. CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED: Directly supervises employees in the following classifications: Deputy Agricultural Commissioner; Agricultural Biologist Inspector I, II, III and Senior; Secretary I or II; Office Assistant I or II; and extra-help/seasonal employees in various classifications. Example of Duties EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the department; plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the staff, functions, and organizational units of the Office of the Agricultural Commissioner-Sealer. Carries out supervisory responsibility in accordance with policies, procedures, and applicable laws including: interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Directs, supervises, and personally performs inspections and investigations in enforcing rules relating to the packing, shipping, and standardization of agricultural produce; supervises the inspections of nursery stock, feeds, and apiaries for evidence of diseased conditions and takes actions to control and eradicate disease where found. Develops and recommends operating budget annually; monitors and administers approved budget. Reviews and administers various State and Federal contracts for each fiscal year. Carries out the directions and assists the Secretary for the State Department of Food and Agriculture; serves as local administrator for pest prevention, the Organic Act and Farmer's Markets, inspection of nurseries, seed, fruits and vegetables, eggs, and control of invasive weeds. Carries out the directions and assists the Director of the Department of Pesticide Regulations; serves as local administrator for pesticide enforcement and investigations; issues restricted materials permits. Plans, implements, directs and reviews mosquito abatement activities with the assistance of the California Department of Public Health. Cooperates with Federal agencies in the enforcement of Federal rules and regulations. Plans, organizes, and directs the Weights and Measures program to inspect weighing and measuring devices, package commodities, weigh master, and petroleum product quality under general supervision of the State Department of Food and Agriculture. Causes violators of weights and measures laws to be prosecuted. When necessary carries out civil penalty actions for violations. Maintains and upgrades professional knowledge, skills, and development by attending seminars and training programs and reading trade and professional journals and publications. Consults with USDA, University Extension, and others to learn about new pests and new pest control methods. Compiles and publishes annual Crop Report with agricultural production and acreage including an annual report to the Secretary of CDFA on pests, organic farming, IPM and biological control activities; compiles information into a summary report for review by others. Writes detailed or technical reports of all findings, conclusions, and recommendations based on a thorough analysis and interpretation of data for presentation to others. Monitors current, newly adopted, and proposed legislation; suggests changes in legislation. Attends and participates in the annual meeting of the California Agricultural Commissioners and Sealers Association and a variety of meetings as required. Attends meetings of the Mosquito and Vector Control Association of California as needed. Discusses pest and pest management solutions with growers, environmental groups, agencies, and other members of the public. Conducts interviews with the media regarding agricultural topics. Coordinates with other County Agricultural Commissioners, Sealers and managers of other mosquito abatement districts on a regional basis. Prepares and submits reports to the Board of Supervisors on department activities. Performs related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS- TRAINING & EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Licenses: (Required at the time of appointment and continuously during employment). Possession of County Agricultural Commissioner License issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Possession of County Sealer of Weights and Measures License issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License. Knowledge Of/Ability To Knowledge of: The duties and responsibilities of the County Agricultural Commissioner-Sealer's Office. All applicable state, federal, county, and local ordinances, codes, laws, rules and regulations pertaining to agricultural, commodities, weights, and measures inspections. Farming methods. Forms of pest management including mechanical, cultural, chemical, biological and integrated pest management. Pesticide chemistry, toxicology, and modes of action. Sciences of entomology, plant pathology, nematology, botany, biology, zoology, and ecology. All computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job. Legislative processes and criminal, civil and administrative penalties. Thorough knowledge of the principles of public administration, including organization, budgeting, general management, staff development and supervision. Management practices involving the technical, legal, financial, and public relations involved in the operation of a county department. Principles and practices of public-sector budgeting and financial management. Methods and techniques of research and report presentation. Mosquito abatement procedures and practices. Ability to: Deal effectively with the general public and the media. Deal with individuals and the public in stressful situations. Speak effectively before public groups and respond to questions. Read, analyze and interpret professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures and government regulations. Interpret a variety of technical instructions with abstract and/or concrete variables. Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Enforce the laws in a fair and impartial manner. Identify many different plants, animals, insects, and diseases. Plan, organize, assign, direct, review and evaluate the work of a staff engaged in agricultural inspections and enforcement work. Select and motivate staff and provide for their training and professional development. Use tact, discretion, initiative, and independent judgment within established guidelines. Organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up assignments with a minimum of direction. Research, compile, interpret, and summarize a variety of informational, technical, and statistical data and materials. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and make effective presentations. Instill public confidence in quality and necessity of services. Coordinate departmental activities with other departments and agencies Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. Selection Process: All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed. Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process may include a screening committee (pass/fail) and/or an oral examination (100%) which may include a written practical component to determine placement on the eligible list. In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et., seq., all County of San Benito employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath. SAN BENITO COUNTY BENEFITS FOR MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES (This is meant to be an overview of benefits only. For full benefit terms and conditions, please see MOU) Employees in regular, full-time positions will be eligible to participate in the following employee benefits: Pay Day: Employees are paid bi-weekly. Insurance Deductions: The insurance and benefits deductions will take place bi-monthly, normally the first two pay periods of the month. Bank/Credit union and 457 Retirement Deferrals deductions will take place bi-weekly. Vacation: Based on continued years of service. Newly hired MEG employees may be eligible for higher vacation accrual rate for previous public sector experience (verification required). Maximum accruals may apply depending on the bargaining unit. 5 to 9 years of service = 15 days per year 10 to 14 years of service = 18 days per year 15 + years of service = 20 days per year Administrative Leave: Management employees receive 80 hours of administrative leave per calendar year. Forty (40) unused hours can be paid out at the end of the calendar year. Administrative leave is pro-rated. Holidays: 13.5 holidays (including 3 floating) for most employees. Safety officers and dispatchers receive approximately 5% holiday pay in addition to their base pay in lieu of paid holidays off. Sick Leave: 15 days per year. Maximum accruals apply. Medical Plan: Comprehensive CalPERS medical plans available for full-time employees. Employees appointed to a regular position at a time base of 50% or higher are eligible to participate. Increase County contributions to medical effective January 2024. a. Employee Only: $750.00, which would include the PEMHCA Minimum b. Employee Plus One: $1,250.00, which would include the PEMHCA Minimum c. Family: $1,515.00, which would include the PEMHCA Minimum The County's contribution above shall be prorated for positions that are less than .90 FTE rounding to the nearest one-quarter time. HRA: Employee Only Medical Plan: $1,500 maximum Employee Plus One Medical Plan: $3,000 maximum. Employee Plus Family Medical Plan: $4,000 maximum. Employees who are eligible to receive a "cash in lieu of' enrollment in the County's medical plan shall receive a taxable payment of $150 monthly (pro-rated into biweekly installments of $69.23). Dental Plan: County contributes $30 to Delta Dental plan for full-time employees and their families. Vision Plan: The County pays for employee coverage and the employee can pay for dependent coverage. This benefit is available to full-time employees only. Employee Assistance Program: The County provides confidential short-term counseling services to employees and dependents. Life Insurance/AD&D: County pays for a $20,000 BASIC life insurance policy for each employee. Voluntary life insurance plans available. Disability Insurance: Confidential and Management groups participate in the State Disability Insurance. Credit Union: Membership to the Santa Clara Federal Credit Union is available to San Benito County employees. Deferred Compensation: Employees may participate in tax-deferred retirement savings. Three 457 plans are available. Employees may rollover funds from prior 401k or 457 accounts. IRS limits apply. Retirement: Regular employees will be enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system in accordance with the Public Employees' Retirement Law. Employee contributions vary according to bargaining unit. All New Miscellaneous (non-Safety) employees enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system participate in the full formula of 2% at 62. Miscellaneous employees participate in Social Security in addition to CalPERS. Supplemental Insurance: Employees may participate in various AFLAC plans such as accident, disability, and cancer insurances. Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and Dependent Care available, pre-tax deductions. 01 I understand all County employees will be required to take an Oath of Office and will be called upon to act as Disaster Service Workers, when needed. Yes 02 Please be sure to answer the supplemental questions thoroughly and accurately. Applicants are responsible for clearly, completely, and accurately identifying their qualifications. Your responses to the questions must be supported by both the work experience listed on your application as well as your resume. The rating of the supplemental questions may determine your application status and/or rank on the eligible list. Answers such as "see resume" or "see above" will remove you from consideration. I have read and understand the statement above concerning submission of supplemental questionnaire responses. Yes No 03 Do you possess a County Agricultural Commissioner License issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture? Yes No 04 Do you possess a County Sealer of Weights and Measures License issued by the CDFA? Yes No 05 Do you possess one of the following degrees from an accredited college or university with major course work in agriculture sciences, biological sciences, physical sciences, or a related field? Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree None of the above 06 Do you have at least five years of increasingly responsible agricultural inspection and weights and measures testing and inspection experience, including two years of experience in a management and/or supervisory capacity? Yes No 07 Please describe your experience overseeing multiple agricultural projects or programs. Explain how you prioritized your assignments and what steps you take to ensure that deadlines are met. 08 Please provide a general overview of your experience in certified agricultural inspection and enforcement work. Required Question Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Jul 23, 2024
Full Time
Description 8/15/24 UPDATE ON RECRUITMENT. This position originally had a close date of 8/19/24, however it is now posted as continuous and may close at any time. The posted salary reflects the 7% increase effective October 1, 2023. An additional 6% salary increase will occur in October 2024. Increased County contributions to medical will be in effect starting January 1, 2024. DEFINITION: Under policy direction of the Board of Supervisors and general administrative direction of the County Administrative Officer, to plan, organize, administer, coordinate, review and evaluate all of the functions and staff of the Agriculture Department; to serve as the agricultural official and weights and measures official and pesticide official for the County in charge of regulatory and inspection programs that protect the environment, consumers, and the agricultural industry; to collect, maintain, and publish Annual Crop Report; to serve as spokesperson regarding complex agricultural matters; and to perform related duties as assigned DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Each California County is mandated by the State to appoint an Agricultural Commissioner and a Sealer of Weights and Measures to carry out certain functions as required by law. The County of San Benito has consolidated the offices of County Agricultural Commissioner and County Sealer of Weights and Measures into a single office. This department head position is appointed by the Board of Supervisors to a four (4) year term and is responsible for providing administrative leadership, technical oversight, and policy direction to the following State-mandated County services. As County Agricultural Commissioner, the incumbent is charged with the protection of San Benito County agriculture, the protection of the environment as well as protection of the public's health and safety. These goals are accomplished through the management of agricultural programs designed to achieve our mission through a combination of public outreach, industry education and enforcement actions As County Sealer of Weights and Measures, the incumbent inspects and tests packaged commodities and all commercially used devices. Transactions derived from the use of such devices are also inspected for accuracy. In addition to inspection activities, provides education and training to the public as well as the regulated industries The Agricultural Commissioner-Sealer is expected to accomplish these functions with a maximum degree of independence within established policies and procedures set forth by the Board of Supervisors, County Administrative Officer, and federal, state, and County laws, ordinances, and regulations. Responsibilities include coordination with management staff of other County departments and governmental agencies, including the California Departments of Food and Agriculture, Pesticide Regulation and Public Health, to manage and accomplish the diverse mandated activities of the office. The incumbent is accountable for accomplishing departmental long- and short-range planning and operational goals and objectives and for furthering County goals and objectives within general policy guidelines and budgetary limitations. REPORTS TO: Board of Supervisors on policy matters and the County Administrative Officer on administrative and budgetary matters. The Board of Supervisors evaluates the employee's performance. CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED: Directly supervises employees in the following classifications: Deputy Agricultural Commissioner; Agricultural Biologist Inspector I, II, III and Senior; Secretary I or II; Office Assistant I or II; and extra-help/seasonal employees in various classifications. Example of Duties EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the department; plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the staff, functions, and organizational units of the Office of the Agricultural Commissioner-Sealer. Carries out supervisory responsibility in accordance with policies, procedures, and applicable laws including: interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Directs, supervises, and personally performs inspections and investigations in enforcing rules relating to the packing, shipping, and standardization of agricultural produce; supervises the inspections of nursery stock, feeds, and apiaries for evidence of diseased conditions and takes actions to control and eradicate disease where found. Develops and recommends operating budget annually; monitors and administers approved budget. Reviews and administers various State and Federal contracts for each fiscal year. Carries out the directions and assists the Secretary for the State Department of Food and Agriculture; serves as local administrator for pest prevention, the Organic Act and Farmer's Markets, inspection of nurseries, seed, fruits and vegetables, eggs, and control of invasive weeds. Carries out the directions and assists the Director of the Department of Pesticide Regulations; serves as local administrator for pesticide enforcement and investigations; issues restricted materials permits. Plans, implements, directs and reviews mosquito abatement activities with the assistance of the California Department of Public Health. Cooperates with Federal agencies in the enforcement of Federal rules and regulations. Plans, organizes, and directs the Weights and Measures program to inspect weighing and measuring devices, package commodities, weigh master, and petroleum product quality under general supervision of the State Department of Food and Agriculture. Causes violators of weights and measures laws to be prosecuted. When necessary carries out civil penalty actions for violations. Maintains and upgrades professional knowledge, skills, and development by attending seminars and training programs and reading trade and professional journals and publications. Consults with USDA, University Extension, and others to learn about new pests and new pest control methods. Compiles and publishes annual Crop Report with agricultural production and acreage including an annual report to the Secretary of CDFA on pests, organic farming, IPM and biological control activities; compiles information into a summary report for review by others. Writes detailed or technical reports of all findings, conclusions, and recommendations based on a thorough analysis and interpretation of data for presentation to others. Monitors current, newly adopted, and proposed legislation; suggests changes in legislation. Attends and participates in the annual meeting of the California Agricultural Commissioners and Sealers Association and a variety of meetings as required. Attends meetings of the Mosquito and Vector Control Association of California as needed. Discusses pest and pest management solutions with growers, environmental groups, agencies, and other members of the public. Conducts interviews with the media regarding agricultural topics. Coordinates with other County Agricultural Commissioners, Sealers and managers of other mosquito abatement districts on a regional basis. Prepares and submits reports to the Board of Supervisors on department activities. Performs related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS- TRAINING & EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Licenses: (Required at the time of appointment and continuously during employment). Possession of County Agricultural Commissioner License issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Possession of County Sealer of Weights and Measures License issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License. Knowledge Of/Ability To Knowledge of: The duties and responsibilities of the County Agricultural Commissioner-Sealer's Office. All applicable state, federal, county, and local ordinances, codes, laws, rules and regulations pertaining to agricultural, commodities, weights, and measures inspections. Farming methods. Forms of pest management including mechanical, cultural, chemical, biological and integrated pest management. Pesticide chemistry, toxicology, and modes of action. Sciences of entomology, plant pathology, nematology, botany, biology, zoology, and ecology. All computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job. Legislative processes and criminal, civil and administrative penalties. Thorough knowledge of the principles of public administration, including organization, budgeting, general management, staff development and supervision. Management practices involving the technical, legal, financial, and public relations involved in the operation of a county department. Principles and practices of public-sector budgeting and financial management. Methods and techniques of research and report presentation. Mosquito abatement procedures and practices. Ability to: Deal effectively with the general public and the media. Deal with individuals and the public in stressful situations. Speak effectively before public groups and respond to questions. Read, analyze and interpret professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures and government regulations. Interpret a variety of technical instructions with abstract and/or concrete variables. Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Enforce the laws in a fair and impartial manner. Identify many different plants, animals, insects, and diseases. Plan, organize, assign, direct, review and evaluate the work of a staff engaged in agricultural inspections and enforcement work. Select and motivate staff and provide for their training and professional development. Use tact, discretion, initiative, and independent judgment within established guidelines. Organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up assignments with a minimum of direction. Research, compile, interpret, and summarize a variety of informational, technical, and statistical data and materials. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and make effective presentations. Instill public confidence in quality and necessity of services. Coordinate departmental activities with other departments and agencies Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. Selection Process: All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed. Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process may include a screening committee (pass/fail) and/or an oral examination (100%) which may include a written practical component to determine placement on the eligible list. In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et., seq., all County of San Benito employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath. SAN BENITO COUNTY BENEFITS FOR MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES (This is meant to be an overview of benefits only. For full benefit terms and conditions, please see MOU) Employees in regular, full-time positions will be eligible to participate in the following employee benefits: Pay Day: Employees are paid bi-weekly. Insurance Deductions: The insurance and benefits deductions will take place bi-monthly, normally the first two pay periods of the month. Bank/Credit union and 457 Retirement Deferrals deductions will take place bi-weekly. Vacation: Based on continued years of service. Newly hired MEG employees may be eligible for higher vacation accrual rate for previous public sector experience (verification required). Maximum accruals may apply depending on the bargaining unit. 5 to 9 years of service = 15 days per year 10 to 14 years of service = 18 days per year 15 + years of service = 20 days per year Administrative Leave: Management employees receive 80 hours of administrative leave per calendar year. Forty (40) unused hours can be paid out at the end of the calendar year. Administrative leave is pro-rated. Holidays: 13.5 holidays (including 3 floating) for most employees. Safety officers and dispatchers receive approximately 5% holiday pay in addition to their base pay in lieu of paid holidays off. Sick Leave: 15 days per year. Maximum accruals apply. Medical Plan: Comprehensive CalPERS medical plans available for full-time employees. Employees appointed to a regular position at a time base of 50% or higher are eligible to participate. Increase County contributions to medical effective January 2024. a. Employee Only: $750.00, which would include the PEMHCA Minimum b. Employee Plus One: $1,250.00, which would include the PEMHCA Minimum c. Family: $1,515.00, which would include the PEMHCA Minimum The County's contribution above shall be prorated for positions that are less than .90 FTE rounding to the nearest one-quarter time. HRA: Employee Only Medical Plan: $1,500 maximum Employee Plus One Medical Plan: $3,000 maximum. Employee Plus Family Medical Plan: $4,000 maximum. Employees who are eligible to receive a "cash in lieu of' enrollment in the County's medical plan shall receive a taxable payment of $150 monthly (pro-rated into biweekly installments of $69.23). Dental Plan: County contributes $30 to Delta Dental plan for full-time employees and their families. Vision Plan: The County pays for employee coverage and the employee can pay for dependent coverage. This benefit is available to full-time employees only. Employee Assistance Program: The County provides confidential short-term counseling services to employees and dependents. Life Insurance/AD&D: County pays for a $20,000 BASIC life insurance policy for each employee. Voluntary life insurance plans available. Disability Insurance: Confidential and Management groups participate in the State Disability Insurance. Credit Union: Membership to the Santa Clara Federal Credit Union is available to San Benito County employees. Deferred Compensation: Employees may participate in tax-deferred retirement savings. Three 457 plans are available. Employees may rollover funds from prior 401k or 457 accounts. IRS limits apply. Retirement: Regular employees will be enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system in accordance with the Public Employees' Retirement Law. Employee contributions vary according to bargaining unit. All New Miscellaneous (non-Safety) employees enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system participate in the full formula of 2% at 62. Miscellaneous employees participate in Social Security in addition to CalPERS. Supplemental Insurance: Employees may participate in various AFLAC plans such as accident, disability, and cancer insurances. Flexible Spending Accounts: Health and Dependent Care available, pre-tax deductions. 01 I understand all County employees will be required to take an Oath of Office and will be called upon to act as Disaster Service Workers, when needed. Yes 02 Please be sure to answer the supplemental questions thoroughly and accurately. Applicants are responsible for clearly, completely, and accurately identifying their qualifications. Your responses to the questions must be supported by both the work experience listed on your application as well as your resume. The rating of the supplemental questions may determine your application status and/or rank on the eligible list. Answers such as "see resume" or "see above" will remove you from consideration. I have read and understand the statement above concerning submission of supplemental questionnaire responses. Yes No 03 Do you possess a County Agricultural Commissioner License issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture? Yes No 04 Do you possess a County Sealer of Weights and Measures License issued by the CDFA? Yes No 05 Do you possess one of the following degrees from an accredited college or university with major course work in agriculture sciences, biological sciences, physical sciences, or a related field? Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree None of the above 06 Do you have at least five years of increasingly responsible agricultural inspection and weights and measures testing and inspection experience, including two years of experience in a management and/or supervisory capacity? Yes No 07 Please describe your experience overseeing multiple agricultural projects or programs. Explain how you prioritized your assignments and what steps you take to ensure that deadlines are met. 08 Please provide a general overview of your experience in certified agricultural inspection and enforcement work. Required Question Closing Date/Time: Continuous
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information THIS IS NOT A JOB OPPORTUNITY FIRST DAY OF FILING: December 1, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. INFORMATION We invite you to apply to the Typing Test to help you prepare for a Los Angeles County job that requires typing skills. This posting is to allow candidates to take timed typing tests designed to measure speed and accuracy in typing. It will solely be used for record-keeping and transfer score purposes. If you have already completed a typing test with the Department of Human Resources and achieved a score of 40 words per minute, you do not need to apply. This typing test will not result in an eligible register. To compete for a specific job classification, a separate application is required. Candidates' most recent typing test scores will supersede all previous scores unless a passing score of 40 words per minute has been rendered. Essential Job Functions N/A Requirements N/A Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT This examination will consist of a timed typing test designed to measure speed and accuracy in typing. TYPING TESTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. Test scores cannot be given over the phone. TRANSFER OF SCORES This typing test will be used in the future for new examinations that require a typing skill. If your score meets the minimum words per minute for the examinations you apply for in the future, your scores will automatically be transferred. The following applicants are NOT required to take the County typing test: Those candidates who currently hold or have held a typing position with the requisite words per minute in the service of the County of Los Angeles; Those candidates who have taken and passed a Los Angeles County typing performance test at the required words per minute administered by a County Department. Passing scores on record with the Department of Human Resources will be transferred automatically. The County of Los Angeles has several clerical, secretarial, and other related job classifications that require typing skills such as: Item Job Title Minimum WPM 1138 Intermediate Clerk/Light Typing 25 2094 Secretary I 40 2095 Secretary II 40 2096 Secretary III 40 2097 Secretary IV 40 2098 Secretary V 40 2100 Senior Secretary I 40 2101 Senior Secretary II 40 2102 Senior Secretary III 40 2103 Senior Secretary IV 40 2104 Senior Secretary V 40 2160 Legal Office Support Assistant I 40 2161 Legal Office Support Assistant II 40 2214 Intermediate Typist-Clerk 40 2216 Senior Typist-Clerk 40 2219 Supervising Typist-Clerk 40 2221 Intermediate Supervising Typist-Clerk 40 APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION Applications must be filed online only. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this web site. Applications will be accepted starting December 1, 2021 at 8:00 am (PT). We must receive your application before 5:00 pm (PT) on the last day of application filing. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. (PT) deadline on the last day of filing as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. IMPORTANT NOTE Please note that ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT . TESTING ACCOMMODATION If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, let us know by contacting the Testing Accommodation Coordinator at TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov. You will be required to complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form as well as supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the requested accommodation(s). The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond to your request and keep you moving through the process. The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. ______________________________________________________________________________ Reasonanble Accommodation Email: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Department Contact Name: James Cheung Department Contact Email: DHRClericalExams@hr.lacounty.gov Department Contact Phone: (213) 738-2361 For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Jul 14, 2024
Variable Shift
Position/Program Information THIS IS NOT A JOB OPPORTUNITY FIRST DAY OF FILING: December 1, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. INFORMATION We invite you to apply to the Typing Test to help you prepare for a Los Angeles County job that requires typing skills. This posting is to allow candidates to take timed typing tests designed to measure speed and accuracy in typing. It will solely be used for record-keeping and transfer score purposes. If you have already completed a typing test with the Department of Human Resources and achieved a score of 40 words per minute, you do not need to apply. This typing test will not result in an eligible register. To compete for a specific job classification, a separate application is required. Candidates' most recent typing test scores will supersede all previous scores unless a passing score of 40 words per minute has been rendered. Essential Job Functions N/A Requirements N/A Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT This examination will consist of a timed typing test designed to measure speed and accuracy in typing. TYPING TESTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. Test scores cannot be given over the phone. TRANSFER OF SCORES This typing test will be used in the future for new examinations that require a typing skill. If your score meets the minimum words per minute for the examinations you apply for in the future, your scores will automatically be transferred. The following applicants are NOT required to take the County typing test: Those candidates who currently hold or have held a typing position with the requisite words per minute in the service of the County of Los Angeles; Those candidates who have taken and passed a Los Angeles County typing performance test at the required words per minute administered by a County Department. Passing scores on record with the Department of Human Resources will be transferred automatically. The County of Los Angeles has several clerical, secretarial, and other related job classifications that require typing skills such as: Item Job Title Minimum WPM 1138 Intermediate Clerk/Light Typing 25 2094 Secretary I 40 2095 Secretary II 40 2096 Secretary III 40 2097 Secretary IV 40 2098 Secretary V 40 2100 Senior Secretary I 40 2101 Senior Secretary II 40 2102 Senior Secretary III 40 2103 Senior Secretary IV 40 2104 Senior Secretary V 40 2160 Legal Office Support Assistant I 40 2161 Legal Office Support Assistant II 40 2214 Intermediate Typist-Clerk 40 2216 Senior Typist-Clerk 40 2219 Supervising Typist-Clerk 40 2221 Intermediate Supervising Typist-Clerk 40 APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION Applications must be filed online only. Applications submitted by U.S. Mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this web site. Applications will be accepted starting December 1, 2021 at 8:00 am (PT). We must receive your application before 5:00 pm (PT) on the last day of application filing. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. (PT) deadline on the last day of filing as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. IMPORTANT NOTE Please note that ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT . TESTING ACCOMMODATION If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, let us know by contacting the Testing Accommodation Coordinator at TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov. You will be required to complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form as well as supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the requested accommodation(s). The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond to your request and keep you moving through the process. The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. ______________________________________________________________________________ Reasonanble Accommodation Email: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Department Contact Name: James Cheung Department Contact Email: DHRClericalExams@hr.lacounty.gov Department Contact Phone: (213) 738-2361 For detailed information, please click here Closing Date/Time: Continuous