Minimum Qualifications Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus four (4) years of related experience OR Associates degree plus two (2) years of related experience Licenses or Certifications: None. Notes to Applicants Employment Application: The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered. Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. Detailed, complete Employment Application is required to help better evaluate the applicant’s qualifications - minimum and preferred as noted on the job posting. Incomplete applications will be disqualified. You must use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable. Employment history dates must include month and year as well as the name and contact information for the supervisor and/or human resources department. Verification of employment history dates on resume should match online Employment Application. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from youremployment application, not your resume or cover letter. Please note that Austin Municipal Court may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Additional Information: Skills assessments may be used to determine selection for interview process after initial applicant review. CBI : If selected as top candidate for this position you must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems ( CJIS ) fingerprint-based background check to be hired and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions. 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. This position is eligible for: The Public Service Loan Forgiveness ( PSF ) Program, this program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. Pay Range $21.78 - $24.50 per hour Hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Job Close Date 09/09/2024 Type of Posting External Department Downtown Austin Community Court Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 505 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704 Preferred Qualifications Preferred Experience: Experience handling monetary transactions (cash, credit card, checks, money orders, etc.) Experience performing multiple tasks using multiple computer programs (such as: Word, Database systems, Excel) Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus, but not required Duties, Functions and Responsibilities Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Responds to customers regarding legal options to satisfy cases, including fines, trials or hearings, drivers safety, deferred dispositions, warrants, extensions, jail bond outs, posting of bonds, filing motions and others as appropriate to criminal and administrative case types. Updates case files in the Court’s case management system as contact is made with customers, judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, witnesses and others. Applies payments as appropriate, balances cash drawers, and prepares deposits of considerable amounts of money daily. Reviews financial information and applications to negotiate with customers to set-up payment plans to include weekly monitoring. Coordinates with prosecutors and police officers their availability to schedule hearings, trials and appearances on dockets. Prepares official court documents to prepare for court cases. Prepares cases for transfer to other courts as appropriate. Contacts defendants, prosecutors, defense attorneys, officers and others regarding court appearances and non-compliance issues. Researches names, addresses and telephone numbers of defendants using various databases to facilitate contact and case compliance. Assists judge in courtroom, monitors and attends to juror needs, coordinate courtroom activity (including maintaining order). Generates complaints (official charging instruments), prepares summons and subpoenas, and prepare paperwork such as defendants histories for use at appearance docket. Monitors cases for compliance, process cases in accordance with legal requirements, and prepares documentation for judges and prosecutors, including warrant of arrest. Compiles data/information, tracks and monitors for performance measures and/or reports; Investigates and recommends resolution of procedural and operational problems. Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: None. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Knowledge of appropriate laws, policy or procedures dependent on circumstances. Knowledge of court proceedings. Knowledge of city practices, policy and procedures. Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing. Skill in using computers and related software. Skill in data analysis and problem solving. Ability to handle hostile or difficult customers. Ability to retain knowledge of historical laws and procedures. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. Ability to use document scanners and related software applications. Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of individuals utilizing tact and diplomacy. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public. Ability to exercise discretion in confidential matters. Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA The 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 minimum qualifications for the Court Clerk Assistant position are: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus four (4) years of related experience OR Associates degree plus two (2) years of related experience. Do you meet these minimum qualifications? Yes No * This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired. I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation. * Please list all days and/or hours that you cannot regularly work. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your experience in handling cash or processing payments and indicate the position(s) listed on your application that support(s) your answer. (Open Ended Question) * Please indicate the number of years of experience you have using a computer in the workplace and indicate the position(s) listed on your application that support(s) your answer. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your experience working in customer service and indicate the position(s) listed on your application that support(s) your answer. (Open Ended Question) * Are you bilingual in Spanish and English? Yes No Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Resume Optional Documents Cover Letter
Aug 27, 2024
Full Time
Minimum Qualifications Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus four (4) years of related experience OR Associates degree plus two (2) years of related experience Licenses or Certifications: None. Notes to Applicants Employment Application: The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered. Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. Detailed, complete Employment Application is required to help better evaluate the applicant’s qualifications - minimum and preferred as noted on the job posting. Incomplete applications will be disqualified. You must use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable. Employment history dates must include month and year as well as the name and contact information for the supervisor and/or human resources department. Verification of employment history dates on resume should match online Employment Application. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from youremployment application, not your resume or cover letter. Please note that Austin Municipal Court may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Additional Information: Skills assessments may be used to determine selection for interview process after initial applicant review. CBI : If selected as top candidate for this position you must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems ( CJIS ) fingerprint-based background check to be hired and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions. 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. This position is eligible for: The Public Service Loan Forgiveness ( PSF ) Program, this program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. Pay Range $21.78 - $24.50 per hour Hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Job Close Date 09/09/2024 Type of Posting External Department Downtown Austin Community Court Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 505 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704 Preferred Qualifications Preferred Experience: Experience handling monetary transactions (cash, credit card, checks, money orders, etc.) Experience performing multiple tasks using multiple computer programs (such as: Word, Database systems, Excel) Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus, but not required Duties, Functions and Responsibilities Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Responds to customers regarding legal options to satisfy cases, including fines, trials or hearings, drivers safety, deferred dispositions, warrants, extensions, jail bond outs, posting of bonds, filing motions and others as appropriate to criminal and administrative case types. Updates case files in the Court’s case management system as contact is made with customers, judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, witnesses and others. Applies payments as appropriate, balances cash drawers, and prepares deposits of considerable amounts of money daily. Reviews financial information and applications to negotiate with customers to set-up payment plans to include weekly monitoring. Coordinates with prosecutors and police officers their availability to schedule hearings, trials and appearances on dockets. Prepares official court documents to prepare for court cases. Prepares cases for transfer to other courts as appropriate. Contacts defendants, prosecutors, defense attorneys, officers and others regarding court appearances and non-compliance issues. Researches names, addresses and telephone numbers of defendants using various databases to facilitate contact and case compliance. Assists judge in courtroom, monitors and attends to juror needs, coordinate courtroom activity (including maintaining order). Generates complaints (official charging instruments), prepares summons and subpoenas, and prepare paperwork such as defendants histories for use at appearance docket. Monitors cases for compliance, process cases in accordance with legal requirements, and prepares documentation for judges and prosecutors, including warrant of arrest. Compiles data/information, tracks and monitors for performance measures and/or reports; Investigates and recommends resolution of procedural and operational problems. Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: None. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Knowledge of appropriate laws, policy or procedures dependent on circumstances. Knowledge of court proceedings. Knowledge of city practices, policy and procedures. Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing. Skill in using computers and related software. Skill in data analysis and problem solving. Ability to handle hostile or difficult customers. Ability to retain knowledge of historical laws and procedures. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. Ability to use document scanners and related software applications. Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of individuals utilizing tact and diplomacy. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public. Ability to exercise discretion in confidential matters. Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA The 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 minimum qualifications for the Court Clerk Assistant position are: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus four (4) years of related experience OR Associates degree plus two (2) years of related experience. Do you meet these minimum qualifications? Yes No * This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired. I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation. * Please list all days and/or hours that you cannot regularly work. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your experience in handling cash or processing payments and indicate the position(s) listed on your application that support(s) your answer. (Open Ended Question) * Please indicate the number of years of experience you have using a computer in the workplace and indicate the position(s) listed on your application that support(s) your answer. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your experience working in customer service and indicate the position(s) listed on your application that support(s) your answer. (Open Ended Question) * Are you bilingual in Spanish and English? Yes No Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Resume Optional Documents Cover Letter
Applications will only be accepted electronically by Raftelis. Please click here to apply. Please review our City Clerk brochure to learn more about this exceptional opportunity. The City of Loveland, Colorado - a vibrant community surrounded by natural beauty - is seeking a City Clerk to join the City’s Executive Leadership Team. The City seeks a seasoned professional who will exemplify Loveland’s values of accountability, integrity, transparency, and honoring the public trust, collaboration, and innovation. In line with the City of Loveland’s mission of achieving their vision through innovation, dedication, and excellent service delivery, the City Clerk will provide leadership to the City Clerk’s Office. Primary duties include being the Clerk of the City Council for public meetings, issuing licenses, maintaining custody of all public records (including the Municipal Code), and administering public elections. The City Clerk also provides support to the City Council and oversees the recruitment and training of the City’s Boards and Commissions. There is a high degree of accountability to citizens, City Council, and the staff of the City. Collaboration with Larimer County and State of Colorado officials is also necessary to excel in this role. The City Clerk serves as an active member of the Executive Leadership Team, including strategizing long-term goals and policies for the organization. The City Clerk reports directly to the City Manager. Direct reports include two Assistant Clerks and one Deputy Clerk. The Organization The City of Loveland operates under the Council-Manager form of government, with a City Manager overseeing all personnel and the day-to-day operations of the City. The City Council is a nine-member policy-making board that serves as the City’s legislative body, with eight members of Council elected by Wards serving four-year terms. The Council is led by the Mayor, who is elected by the community at large to serve two-year terms. Loveland is a full-service city, providing its residents with Parks and Recreation, Cemetery, Police, Fire through Loveland Fire Authority, Library, Planning, Code Enforcement, Permitting, Power (electric), Municipal Fiber, Water, Wastewater, Economic Development, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Municipal Court, and Cultural Services. The Northern Colorado Regional Airport is located in Loveland along Interstate 25 and is publicly owned and operated through a partnership between the City of Loveland and the City of Fort Collins. The City has a General Fund Budget of $123.6 Million and 904 FTEs. The City Clerk’s Office The mission of the City Clerk Department is to serve the Mayor and City Council, City Manager, administrative departments, and the public in a courteous, timely, and efficient manner while remaining neutral and impartial. The Department works to improve the administration of the affairs of the City Clerk’s Office consistent with applicable laws and through sound management practices to provide easier access to local government and fulfill our responsibility to the residents of Loveland. The City Clerk’s Office maintains the City of Loveland’s official records. The Clerk’s Office is responsible for a number of functions including: City Council meetings and agendas Municipal elections in collaboration with Larimer County and the State of Colorado Liquor Licensing, in connection with the State of Colorado Pawn Broker, Tree Trimmer, Games of Skill, and Mobile Vendor Licenses City of Loveland Municipal Code Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) requests Coordination with Board/Commission Liaisons along with the City Manager on the operation of 25+ Boards and Commissions City document management, record retrieval, and retention compliance The City Clerk’s Office has a General Fund Budget of $912,623 and five FTEs. The positions include the City Clerk, Deputy City Clerk, three Assistant City Clerks and one temporary administrative position. Experience and Education Minimum requirements include three years of experience as a City Clerk or an Assistant/Deputy City Clerk, two years of supervisory/management experience, and municipal government experience. Must possess Certified Municipal Clerk designation or obtain it within six months of hire date. Preferred qualifications include a public administration background, extensive elections experience, and an understanding of municipal budgets. In addition, demonstrated experience working with public records, licensing, automated agenda and public meeting management, and boards and commissions is also preferred. The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is an experienced City Clerk with a passion for public service. The next City Clerk has exemplary communication skills and fosters a commitment to service excellence. As a skilled local government practitioner, this person will be an effective listener and communicator, at ease speaking with varied audiences, building consensus, and achieving strategic objectives. As a leader, they will have unquestionable integrity and demonstrate the highest standards of professional conduct and character. This person demonstrates fairness, consistency, and good humor and handles difficult situations with poise. The ideal candidate will be technologically savvy and able to bring new solutions into the organization to increase efficiency. The individual should enjoy working in a complex organization and being a problem-solving member of the Executive Leadership Team. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader who can balance conflicting interests and priorities. They can be responsive to elected officials yet also be decisive and provide clear professional recommendations. The successful candidate will be collaborative and enjoy mentoring staff members and supporting their continued professional development. This person will be approachable, trustworthy, caring, and personally invested in the community. The Community As the heart of northern Colorado, located just over 30 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park, Loveland is an ideal community for anyone to call home. The education and income levels in Loveland are above national averages, with over 35% of residents reporting bachelor’s degrees or higher. The community has received many awards and recognition for its quality of life. Northern Colorado is equal to Denver in its net migration of millennials and boomers to the area. The community is located approximately 60 minutes north of downtown Denver on the I-25 Corridor and 25 minutes south of Fort Collins, two of Colorado’s largest cities. Nicknamed “The Sweetheart City,” Loveland is world-famous for its Valentine Remailing Program. On Valentine’s Day, for the past 73 years, the Loveland Chamber of Commerce and local Post Office have teamed together to re-mail thousands of Valentines from across the globe, each adorned with a unique stamp and poem designed by local artists. Since the 1970s, Loveland has been a mecca for artists. Loveland’s affection for art is evident everywhere. With one percent of its revenue devoted to art throughout the community, you will find sculptures, galleries, and public art. John Villani’s fourth edition of “The 100 Best Art Towns in America” even ranked Loveland in the number two spot. With more than 200 sculptures, three annual art shows, two of North America’s largest foundries, and two sculpture parks, it is easy to understand why Loveland is a destination arts community. Loveland is quickly growing into one of the major retail and financial centers of northern Colorado. Attractions within the community include a retail lifestyle center with more than 70 specialty shops and restaurants, the Budweiser Events Center, and other nearby retail and hotel complexes. Historic downtown Loveland also has an eclectic selection of boutiques, shops, and galleries and can boast about its newest $80 Million development called the Foundry, which added a hotel, first-run boutique movie theatre, and housing. Loveland offers a variety of indoor and outdoor activities enjoyable in every season. In Loveland, parks and recreation facilities include dozens of sports fields, an outdoor swimming pool, 27 playgrounds, 35 parks, and more than 5,000 acres of open space and natural areas. Additionally, the community enjoys award-winning golf courses, numerous hiking and biking trails, and twelve different lakes, rivers, and outdoor swimming areas. With an average of 300 days of sunshine annually and low humidity, Loveland experiences pleasant weather year-round. Something is always happening in the community, from concerts, art and sculpture shows, theater productions, and professional hockey games to community celebrations. Loveland is served by the Thompson School District, a leader in Colorado for K-12 education. There are many higher education institutions near Loveland, including the University of Colorado Boulder, the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colorado State University in Fort Collins, and several community colleges. Loveland was the first Hewlett Packard location outside of California and continues to provide a nice balance of high tech and manufacturing firms. The innovation factor is high, with patents ranking annually in the top 50 cities in the U.S. Quick Facts Population: 82,460 (2023) Median Household Income: $73,907 (2022) Median Home Value: $524,800 (2023) Median Age: 39 years All demographic information was sourced from the City’s Annual Data and Projections Report . Compensation The full salary range for the position is $108,350 - $157,109, and the expected hiring range is $108,350 - $132,700, determined by qualifications, with an excellent benefits package including an employee wellness center. Residency is not required. How to Apply Applications will be accepted electronically by Raftelis. Applicants complete a brief online form and are prompted to provide a cover letter and resume. The position will be open until filled, with a first review of applications beginning September 9, 2024. Questions Please direct questions to Catherine Tuck Parrish at ctuckparrish@raftelis.com and Alexa Worrell at aworrell@raftelis.com . DOWNLOAD RECRUITMENT BROCHURE Posted: Monday, July 29, 2024 Job # 96
Aug 09, 2024
Full Time
Applications will only be accepted electronically by Raftelis. Please click here to apply. Please review our City Clerk brochure to learn more about this exceptional opportunity. The City of Loveland, Colorado - a vibrant community surrounded by natural beauty - is seeking a City Clerk to join the City’s Executive Leadership Team. The City seeks a seasoned professional who will exemplify Loveland’s values of accountability, integrity, transparency, and honoring the public trust, collaboration, and innovation. In line with the City of Loveland’s mission of achieving their vision through innovation, dedication, and excellent service delivery, the City Clerk will provide leadership to the City Clerk’s Office. Primary duties include being the Clerk of the City Council for public meetings, issuing licenses, maintaining custody of all public records (including the Municipal Code), and administering public elections. The City Clerk also provides support to the City Council and oversees the recruitment and training of the City’s Boards and Commissions. There is a high degree of accountability to citizens, City Council, and the staff of the City. Collaboration with Larimer County and State of Colorado officials is also necessary to excel in this role. The City Clerk serves as an active member of the Executive Leadership Team, including strategizing long-term goals and policies for the organization. The City Clerk reports directly to the City Manager. Direct reports include two Assistant Clerks and one Deputy Clerk. The Organization The City of Loveland operates under the Council-Manager form of government, with a City Manager overseeing all personnel and the day-to-day operations of the City. The City Council is a nine-member policy-making board that serves as the City’s legislative body, with eight members of Council elected by Wards serving four-year terms. The Council is led by the Mayor, who is elected by the community at large to serve two-year terms. Loveland is a full-service city, providing its residents with Parks and Recreation, Cemetery, Police, Fire through Loveland Fire Authority, Library, Planning, Code Enforcement, Permitting, Power (electric), Municipal Fiber, Water, Wastewater, Economic Development, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Municipal Court, and Cultural Services. The Northern Colorado Regional Airport is located in Loveland along Interstate 25 and is publicly owned and operated through a partnership between the City of Loveland and the City of Fort Collins. The City has a General Fund Budget of $123.6 Million and 904 FTEs. The City Clerk’s Office The mission of the City Clerk Department is to serve the Mayor and City Council, City Manager, administrative departments, and the public in a courteous, timely, and efficient manner while remaining neutral and impartial. The Department works to improve the administration of the affairs of the City Clerk’s Office consistent with applicable laws and through sound management practices to provide easier access to local government and fulfill our responsibility to the residents of Loveland. The City Clerk’s Office maintains the City of Loveland’s official records. The Clerk’s Office is responsible for a number of functions including: City Council meetings and agendas Municipal elections in collaboration with Larimer County and the State of Colorado Liquor Licensing, in connection with the State of Colorado Pawn Broker, Tree Trimmer, Games of Skill, and Mobile Vendor Licenses City of Loveland Municipal Code Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) requests Coordination with Board/Commission Liaisons along with the City Manager on the operation of 25+ Boards and Commissions City document management, record retrieval, and retention compliance The City Clerk’s Office has a General Fund Budget of $912,623 and five FTEs. The positions include the City Clerk, Deputy City Clerk, three Assistant City Clerks and one temporary administrative position. Experience and Education Minimum requirements include three years of experience as a City Clerk or an Assistant/Deputy City Clerk, two years of supervisory/management experience, and municipal government experience. Must possess Certified Municipal Clerk designation or obtain it within six months of hire date. Preferred qualifications include a public administration background, extensive elections experience, and an understanding of municipal budgets. In addition, demonstrated experience working with public records, licensing, automated agenda and public meeting management, and boards and commissions is also preferred. The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is an experienced City Clerk with a passion for public service. The next City Clerk has exemplary communication skills and fosters a commitment to service excellence. As a skilled local government practitioner, this person will be an effective listener and communicator, at ease speaking with varied audiences, building consensus, and achieving strategic objectives. As a leader, they will have unquestionable integrity and demonstrate the highest standards of professional conduct and character. This person demonstrates fairness, consistency, and good humor and handles difficult situations with poise. The ideal candidate will be technologically savvy and able to bring new solutions into the organization to increase efficiency. The individual should enjoy working in a complex organization and being a problem-solving member of the Executive Leadership Team. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader who can balance conflicting interests and priorities. They can be responsive to elected officials yet also be decisive and provide clear professional recommendations. The successful candidate will be collaborative and enjoy mentoring staff members and supporting their continued professional development. This person will be approachable, trustworthy, caring, and personally invested in the community. The Community As the heart of northern Colorado, located just over 30 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park, Loveland is an ideal community for anyone to call home. The education and income levels in Loveland are above national averages, with over 35% of residents reporting bachelor’s degrees or higher. The community has received many awards and recognition for its quality of life. Northern Colorado is equal to Denver in its net migration of millennials and boomers to the area. The community is located approximately 60 minutes north of downtown Denver on the I-25 Corridor and 25 minutes south of Fort Collins, two of Colorado’s largest cities. Nicknamed “The Sweetheart City,” Loveland is world-famous for its Valentine Remailing Program. On Valentine’s Day, for the past 73 years, the Loveland Chamber of Commerce and local Post Office have teamed together to re-mail thousands of Valentines from across the globe, each adorned with a unique stamp and poem designed by local artists. Since the 1970s, Loveland has been a mecca for artists. Loveland’s affection for art is evident everywhere. With one percent of its revenue devoted to art throughout the community, you will find sculptures, galleries, and public art. John Villani’s fourth edition of “The 100 Best Art Towns in America” even ranked Loveland in the number two spot. With more than 200 sculptures, three annual art shows, two of North America’s largest foundries, and two sculpture parks, it is easy to understand why Loveland is a destination arts community. Loveland is quickly growing into one of the major retail and financial centers of northern Colorado. Attractions within the community include a retail lifestyle center with more than 70 specialty shops and restaurants, the Budweiser Events Center, and other nearby retail and hotel complexes. Historic downtown Loveland also has an eclectic selection of boutiques, shops, and galleries and can boast about its newest $80 Million development called the Foundry, which added a hotel, first-run boutique movie theatre, and housing. Loveland offers a variety of indoor and outdoor activities enjoyable in every season. In Loveland, parks and recreation facilities include dozens of sports fields, an outdoor swimming pool, 27 playgrounds, 35 parks, and more than 5,000 acres of open space and natural areas. Additionally, the community enjoys award-winning golf courses, numerous hiking and biking trails, and twelve different lakes, rivers, and outdoor swimming areas. With an average of 300 days of sunshine annually and low humidity, Loveland experiences pleasant weather year-round. Something is always happening in the community, from concerts, art and sculpture shows, theater productions, and professional hockey games to community celebrations. Loveland is served by the Thompson School District, a leader in Colorado for K-12 education. There are many higher education institutions near Loveland, including the University of Colorado Boulder, the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colorado State University in Fort Collins, and several community colleges. Loveland was the first Hewlett Packard location outside of California and continues to provide a nice balance of high tech and manufacturing firms. The innovation factor is high, with patents ranking annually in the top 50 cities in the U.S. Quick Facts Population: 82,460 (2023) Median Household Income: $73,907 (2022) Median Home Value: $524,800 (2023) Median Age: 39 years All demographic information was sourced from the City’s Annual Data and Projections Report . Compensation The full salary range for the position is $108,350 - $157,109, and the expected hiring range is $108,350 - $132,700, determined by qualifications, with an excellent benefits package including an employee wellness center. Residency is not required. How to Apply Applications will be accepted electronically by Raftelis. Applicants complete a brief online form and are prompted to provide a cover letter and resume. The position will be open until filled, with a first review of applications beginning September 9, 2024. Questions Please direct questions to Catherine Tuck Parrish at ctuckparrish@raftelis.com and Alexa Worrell at aworrell@raftelis.com . DOWNLOAD RECRUITMENT BROCHURE Posted: Monday, July 29, 2024 Job # 96
COLUSA COUNTY, CA
Colusa, California, United States
Definition & Distinguishing Characteristics C ounty of Colusa is a dynamic and community-focused organization committed to providing efficient and transparent public services to our residents. We are currently seeking a qualified individual to join our team as a Deputy Clerk-Recorder Registrar I (Trainee)/II. This role is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with a passion for public service and local governance. If this sounds like were a good fit for you then check out the job description pages HERE. Selection Procedure The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process: Applications may be accepted from August 20, 2024, through August 30, 2024. Screening for minimum qualifications will take place the week of September 2, 2024. Clerical exams are tentatively scheduled for the week of September 10, 2024. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of September 16, 2024. What's this Job All About? This department is highly diverse in the operations of the Clerk-Recorder-Elections functions. We provide a wide range of services, including issuing marriage licenses, conducting marriage ceremonies, and filing fictitious business names, notary publics, process servers, oaths of office, environmental review documents and other public notices. The Recorder is responsible for the protection of the public’s real property interest, including deeds and for examining, imaging, indexing and archiving all official records recorded and filed with Colusa County. The Recorder is also the local registrar of marriages and maintains copies of certificates for all births, deaths, and marriages that occur in Colusa County. The Archives maintain preserve many of the County’s historical records including old court records, the Great Registrars and original brands. You will find fascinating historical gems here! The Elections Division is responsible with the highly sensitive task of conducting all elections at the Federal, State, County, Municipal, Board of Education, College, School and Special District level. It is a fascinating process full of learning. Culture is at Our Core Our Core values are lived daily here at the Clerk-Recorder-Elections Office. We have a strong purpose of protecting and preserving the public’s records in a beautiful historical building. We also strive to ensure the public receives the highest standard of personal professional communication, delivered in an unbiased manner with the utmost courtesy. We hold with the deepest conviction unquestionable ethics in the administration of lawful, transparent and impartial elections. Here you will find a slower pace, a larger smile, and a friendly community. Do our values speak to you? Deliver WOW Customer Service to Others & Our Community Embrace the community and culture while bringing fresh perspective Engage in projects that bring awareness to our rich history and archives Pursue Growth and Learning Build Open and Honest Relationships with Communication Foster a Positive Team and Family Spirit Be Passionate and Determined Contribute to transparent and impartial election processes. What are the benefits? A beautiful, safe community in which to work and serve. A caring, empathetic, & fun work family that you will be welcomed into. A job with WORK-LIFE BALANCE Competitive salary commensurate with education & experience A LIFETIME PAYCHECK (3% @ 60 for Classic Members and 2% @ 62 for New Members) - As long as you work for 5 years and vest in the CalPERS system, you will receive a retirement paycheck for the rest of your life. Amazing health care BENEFITS at NO COST to you - Unless you choose a premium health care plan. Authentically kind and engaged leadership who truly enjoy developing staff. 457 Deferred Compensation. PAID vacation, PAID holidays (13), and PAID leave if you get sick. Vacation Parity - Previous service with a public agency counts towards vacation accrual at Colusa County. A public agency includes cities, counties, districts, military and similar entities. To learn more about vacation parity please see our benefit summary. COME WORK FOR COUNTY OF COLUSA: WE HAVE A SPOT JUST FOR YOU! Supervision & Examples of Duties Deputy Clerk-Recorder-Registrar I (Trainee)/II: Receives immediate supervision from the Chief Deputy Clerk-Recorder-Registrar. Qualifications Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Deputy Clerk-Recorder-Registrar I Experience: Previous general clerical experience with heavy public contact is desirable. Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by secretarial, clerical or computer training. Additional related college level courses desirable. Deputy Clerk-Recorder-Registrar II Experience: Two years of progressively responsible clerical experience with heavy public contact. Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by additional secretarial, clerical or computer training. Some college level courses in related fields desirable. Supplemental Information Salary is based on a 37.5-hour workweek. Deputy Clerk-Recorder Registrar I: $2,929-$4,815 Deputy Clerk-Recorder Registrar II: $3,235- $5,317 The salary range consists of 15 steps. Steps 1-6 are annual merit steps with approximately 5% difference between each step, based on successful performance. Steps 7-15 are additional merit steps, requiring 2 years of satisfactory performance at the previous step. Steps 7-14 provide 2.5% increases, while Step 15 offers a 5% increase. The final salary offered will depend on the applicant's experience and qualifications, ranging from steps 1 to 15. Colusa County offers an excellent benefit package. For a summary of benefits, please click here: 2024 Benefit Summary Closing Date/Time: 8/30/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Aug 21, 2024
Full Time
Definition & Distinguishing Characteristics C ounty of Colusa is a dynamic and community-focused organization committed to providing efficient and transparent public services to our residents. We are currently seeking a qualified individual to join our team as a Deputy Clerk-Recorder Registrar I (Trainee)/II. This role is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with a passion for public service and local governance. If this sounds like were a good fit for you then check out the job description pages HERE. Selection Procedure The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process: Applications may be accepted from August 20, 2024, through August 30, 2024. Screening for minimum qualifications will take place the week of September 2, 2024. Clerical exams are tentatively scheduled for the week of September 10, 2024. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of September 16, 2024. What's this Job All About? This department is highly diverse in the operations of the Clerk-Recorder-Elections functions. We provide a wide range of services, including issuing marriage licenses, conducting marriage ceremonies, and filing fictitious business names, notary publics, process servers, oaths of office, environmental review documents and other public notices. The Recorder is responsible for the protection of the public’s real property interest, including deeds and for examining, imaging, indexing and archiving all official records recorded and filed with Colusa County. The Recorder is also the local registrar of marriages and maintains copies of certificates for all births, deaths, and marriages that occur in Colusa County. The Archives maintain preserve many of the County’s historical records including old court records, the Great Registrars and original brands. You will find fascinating historical gems here! The Elections Division is responsible with the highly sensitive task of conducting all elections at the Federal, State, County, Municipal, Board of Education, College, School and Special District level. It is a fascinating process full of learning. Culture is at Our Core Our Core values are lived daily here at the Clerk-Recorder-Elections Office. We have a strong purpose of protecting and preserving the public’s records in a beautiful historical building. We also strive to ensure the public receives the highest standard of personal professional communication, delivered in an unbiased manner with the utmost courtesy. We hold with the deepest conviction unquestionable ethics in the administration of lawful, transparent and impartial elections. Here you will find a slower pace, a larger smile, and a friendly community. Do our values speak to you? Deliver WOW Customer Service to Others & Our Community Embrace the community and culture while bringing fresh perspective Engage in projects that bring awareness to our rich history and archives Pursue Growth and Learning Build Open and Honest Relationships with Communication Foster a Positive Team and Family Spirit Be Passionate and Determined Contribute to transparent and impartial election processes. What are the benefits? A beautiful, safe community in which to work and serve. A caring, empathetic, & fun work family that you will be welcomed into. A job with WORK-LIFE BALANCE Competitive salary commensurate with education & experience A LIFETIME PAYCHECK (3% @ 60 for Classic Members and 2% @ 62 for New Members) - As long as you work for 5 years and vest in the CalPERS system, you will receive a retirement paycheck for the rest of your life. Amazing health care BENEFITS at NO COST to you - Unless you choose a premium health care plan. Authentically kind and engaged leadership who truly enjoy developing staff. 457 Deferred Compensation. PAID vacation, PAID holidays (13), and PAID leave if you get sick. Vacation Parity - Previous service with a public agency counts towards vacation accrual at Colusa County. A public agency includes cities, counties, districts, military and similar entities. To learn more about vacation parity please see our benefit summary. COME WORK FOR COUNTY OF COLUSA: WE HAVE A SPOT JUST FOR YOU! Supervision & Examples of Duties Deputy Clerk-Recorder-Registrar I (Trainee)/II: Receives immediate supervision from the Chief Deputy Clerk-Recorder-Registrar. Qualifications Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Deputy Clerk-Recorder-Registrar I Experience: Previous general clerical experience with heavy public contact is desirable. Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by secretarial, clerical or computer training. Additional related college level courses desirable. Deputy Clerk-Recorder-Registrar II Experience: Two years of progressively responsible clerical experience with heavy public contact. Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by additional secretarial, clerical or computer training. Some college level courses in related fields desirable. Supplemental Information Salary is based on a 37.5-hour workweek. Deputy Clerk-Recorder Registrar I: $2,929-$4,815 Deputy Clerk-Recorder Registrar II: $3,235- $5,317 The salary range consists of 15 steps. Steps 1-6 are annual merit steps with approximately 5% difference between each step, based on successful performance. Steps 7-15 are additional merit steps, requiring 2 years of satisfactory performance at the previous step. Steps 7-14 provide 2.5% increases, while Step 15 offers a 5% increase. The final salary offered will depend on the applicant's experience and qualifications, ranging from steps 1 to 15. Colusa County offers an excellent benefit package. For a summary of benefits, please click here: 2024 Benefit Summary Closing Date/Time: 8/30/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity EXAM NUMBER: Y5098D FILING START DATE: 12/17/20 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. REPOST INFORMATION: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REPOST TO UPDATE THE ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION REGARDING RETAKE OF THE WRITTEN TEST AND RESUBMISSIONS OF APPLICATIONS. PERSONS WHO HAVE APPLIED WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS BUT FAILED THE ONLINE UNPROCTORED MULTIPLE-CHOICE TEST NEED NOT REAPPLY, YOU WILL BE INVITED TO RE-TEST. PERSONS WHO APPLIED AT LEAST 30 CALENDAR DAYS AGO BUT WAS REJECTED WITHOUT TAKING THE MULTIPLE-CHOICE TEST MAY RESUBMIT AN APPLICATION AT THIS TIME. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) )is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and four hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics - DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion. Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov. MISSION To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class perform one of the following two assignments: Nursing care of stable and basically well and normal newborn infants and children of preschool age: Nursing Attendant I's in this assignment are assigned to hospital nursery wards and nursery facilities and day care nurseries of County hospitals or other health facilities. Infants and children of preschool age cared for by such positions may be suffering minor injuries or distress; however, children who become very ill or unstable are cared for by others. In this assignment, Nursing Attendant I's are responsible for providing a safe, caring and comfortable environment for infants and children in their care. Basic nursing care of adults, children and adolescents in an inpatient setting: Nursing Attendants I's in this assignment are assigned to wards housing at least some patients who are chronically ill but who are stable and require some bedside care and the observation and reporting of behavior and manifest signs of their physical condition. Patients who are acutely ill or unstable or who require extensive or specialized treatment are assigned to other nursing personnel for care. Positions in this class may also move patients from one hospital area or ward to another and assist in moving patients from beds to stretchers. In either assignment Nursing Attendant I's are responsible for performing specific nursing care tasks defined for them in a nursing plan. The plan for such care is specified in detail for each patient by a registered nurse or physician and methods for providing this care are prescribed. Within this context positions in the class are responsible for maintaining a planned environment that is physically and emotionally conducive to patient comfort and safety. To do this, the worker furnishes personal services such as assisting patients in grooming, hygiene and feeding; gives reassurance and other emotional support to the patients; accompanies or transports patients to clinic, therapy, recreation and other off-the-ward activities; and monitors patients' condition and taking vital signs and observing and reporting patient symptoms and behavior. Because many patients require help in meeting their needs, much of the work of many positions in this class involves long periods of standing and walking and some stooping lifting. Essential Job Functions Monitors condition of patient while being moved and reports any manifest change in condition to a registered nurse or physician. Takes and records temperature, pulse and respiration of patients, and reports adverse vital signs or observed abnormal stress or discomfort. Helps patients as may be required in all of the usual activities of daily living, such as eating, brushing teeth and dressing and undressing, and eliminating. Moves patients on beds or stretchers from one ward to another or to operating or examining rooms. Contributes to patient comfort and well-being by rearranging bedding and changing linen, serving and removing meal trays and responding to requests for personal services, such as filling water containers, making mechanical adjustments of bed, providing assistance in changing position in bed, furnishing bedpans and urinals, and giving shampoos and back rubs. Assists physicians by positioning and holding patients for examination or treatment. Turns and positions patients and places supports to prevent pressure sores. Assures a safe and sanitary environment for the patient by cleaning up minor spills in kitchen and dining areas, by making beds, cribs and bassinets, and by maintaining ward, sleeping quarters and recreational areas in a clean and orderly condition. Encourages ambulatory patients to participate fully in their own dressing, feeding, and hygiene. Supervises children in recreational activities and social relationships. As an incident to other duties described above, escorts patients to outside clinics, schools, recreational therapy sites and other activities away from the ward or nursery. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS : 1. Certification as a Nursing Assistant by the State of California.* -AND- 2. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program certification issued by the American Heart Association.** PHYSICAL CLASS: IV - Arduous : Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity. LICENSE AND CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: License(s) and Certificate(s) Required: *To compete in this examination process, applicants must have current certification as a Nursing Assistant by the State of California -OR- have an equivalent certification issued by a State Government Board within the United States of America. Required license(s) and/or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted. Additionally, in order to receive credit for license(s) and/or certification(s) in relation to any desirable qualifications, the license(s) and/or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted. Applicants who are not certified as a Nursing Assistant by the State of California but have an equivalent certification issued by a State Government Board within the United States of America at the time of filing may compete in this examination; however, the names of such candidates will be withheld from the eligible list pending receipt of the required certification by the State of California. Applicants must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title of the required license(s) certification(s), the certificate number, date of issue, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency for the required certification as specified in the Selection Requirements. AND **Applicants must attach a legible image of their current BLS for Healthcare Providers Certification issued by the American Heart Association to their application. If you are unable to attach required document, you must e-mail the documents to Bryan Reza at breza@dhs.lacounty.gov, within 15 calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title in the Subject field of the email. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of a multiple-choice test weighted 100% which will assess achievement, following instructions, patient focus, and professional potential. Candidates must meet the Selection Requirements and receive a passing score of 70% or higher on mulltiple-choice test in order to be added to the placed on the eligible register. WRITTEN TESTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. Applicants will receive instructions via email on when and how to log on and take the online unproctored multiple-choice test. TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS: Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their scores automatically transferred to this examination. This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test scores may be transferred. TEST PREPARATION Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help in preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary. An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at: http://hr.lacounty.gov/ . Please click on “Find a Job” and then “Job Search Toolkit.” Test Preparation Information is located under the “Employment Test Assistance” section. Additional practice tests are available at: https://www.shldirect.com/practice_tests.html ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. Persons who pass the multiple-choice test may not compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months from the date they are added to the eligible register. If you have applied and did not meet the Requirements at the time of filing, you may reapply 30 days from your latest application date, or if you are not successful in passing the multiple-choice test, you may reapply 30 days from the date of your failed attempt. SPECIAL INFORMATION: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. AVAILABLE SHIFTS: Any. VACANCY INFORMATION: The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. APPLICATION FILING INFORMATION: Applications must be filed online only. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking the "APPLY" green button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. For the foreseeable future, all notices including invitation letters, result letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add breza@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. Please note, if you opt out of receiving emails, you can visit governmentjobs.com, log into your profile and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of all emails sent, for your records. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the SELECTION REQUIREMENTS . Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely to receive full credit for related education and/or experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. Please do not group your experience, for each position held, give the name and address of your employer, your position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worded per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. IMPORTANT NOTES: Please note that All information supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION . We may reject your application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment is made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing VERBIAGE from Classification Specification and/or Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the Requirements. Comments such as “SEE RESUME” or “SEE APPLICATION” will not be considered as a response; in doing so, your application will be REJECTED. It is recommended that you provide your work experience using statements that provide the following three elements: ACTION you took, the CONTEXT in which you took that action, and the BENEFIT that was realized from your action. Include specific reference to the impact you made in the positions you have held. NOTE : If you are unable to attach documents to your application, you must email the documents to Bryan Reza at breza @dhs.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online. Please include your full name, examination number and examination title in the Subject field of your email. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER LANGUAGE: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their applications 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. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individual 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 . ADA COORDINATOR: (323) 914-6365 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Bryan Reza, Intermediate Typist Clerk DHS - Human Resources Division - Recruitment and Examinations E-mail: breza@dhs.lacounty.gov Phone: (323) 288-7000 For detailed information, please click here
Jul 14, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity EXAM NUMBER: Y5098D FILING START DATE: 12/17/20 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. REPOST INFORMATION: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REPOST TO UPDATE THE ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION REGARDING RETAKE OF THE WRITTEN TEST AND RESUBMISSIONS OF APPLICATIONS. PERSONS WHO HAVE APPLIED WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS BUT FAILED THE ONLINE UNPROCTORED MULTIPLE-CHOICE TEST NEED NOT REAPPLY, YOU WILL BE INVITED TO RE-TEST. PERSONS WHO APPLIED AT LEAST 30 CALENDAR DAYS AGO BUT WAS REJECTED WITHOUT TAKING THE MULTIPLE-CHOICE TEST MAY RESUBMIT AN APPLICATION AT THIS TIME. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) )is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and four hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics - DHS annually provides direct care for 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion. Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov. MISSION To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: Positions allocable to this class perform one of the following two assignments: Nursing care of stable and basically well and normal newborn infants and children of preschool age: Nursing Attendant I's in this assignment are assigned to hospital nursery wards and nursery facilities and day care nurseries of County hospitals or other health facilities. Infants and children of preschool age cared for by such positions may be suffering minor injuries or distress; however, children who become very ill or unstable are cared for by others. In this assignment, Nursing Attendant I's are responsible for providing a safe, caring and comfortable environment for infants and children in their care. Basic nursing care of adults, children and adolescents in an inpatient setting: Nursing Attendants I's in this assignment are assigned to wards housing at least some patients who are chronically ill but who are stable and require some bedside care and the observation and reporting of behavior and manifest signs of their physical condition. Patients who are acutely ill or unstable or who require extensive or specialized treatment are assigned to other nursing personnel for care. Positions in this class may also move patients from one hospital area or ward to another and assist in moving patients from beds to stretchers. In either assignment Nursing Attendant I's are responsible for performing specific nursing care tasks defined for them in a nursing plan. The plan for such care is specified in detail for each patient by a registered nurse or physician and methods for providing this care are prescribed. Within this context positions in the class are responsible for maintaining a planned environment that is physically and emotionally conducive to patient comfort and safety. To do this, the worker furnishes personal services such as assisting patients in grooming, hygiene and feeding; gives reassurance and other emotional support to the patients; accompanies or transports patients to clinic, therapy, recreation and other off-the-ward activities; and monitors patients' condition and taking vital signs and observing and reporting patient symptoms and behavior. Because many patients require help in meeting their needs, much of the work of many positions in this class involves long periods of standing and walking and some stooping lifting. Essential Job Functions Monitors condition of patient while being moved and reports any manifest change in condition to a registered nurse or physician. Takes and records temperature, pulse and respiration of patients, and reports adverse vital signs or observed abnormal stress or discomfort. Helps patients as may be required in all of the usual activities of daily living, such as eating, brushing teeth and dressing and undressing, and eliminating. Moves patients on beds or stretchers from one ward to another or to operating or examining rooms. Contributes to patient comfort and well-being by rearranging bedding and changing linen, serving and removing meal trays and responding to requests for personal services, such as filling water containers, making mechanical adjustments of bed, providing assistance in changing position in bed, furnishing bedpans and urinals, and giving shampoos and back rubs. Assists physicians by positioning and holding patients for examination or treatment. Turns and positions patients and places supports to prevent pressure sores. Assures a safe and sanitary environment for the patient by cleaning up minor spills in kitchen and dining areas, by making beds, cribs and bassinets, and by maintaining ward, sleeping quarters and recreational areas in a clean and orderly condition. Encourages ambulatory patients to participate fully in their own dressing, feeding, and hygiene. Supervises children in recreational activities and social relationships. As an incident to other duties described above, escorts patients to outside clinics, schools, recreational therapy sites and other activities away from the ward or nursery. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS : 1. Certification as a Nursing Assistant by the State of California.* -AND- 2. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program certification issued by the American Heart Association.** PHYSICAL CLASS: IV - Arduous : Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity. LICENSE AND CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: License(s) and Certificate(s) Required: *To compete in this examination process, applicants must have current certification as a Nursing Assistant by the State of California -OR- have an equivalent certification issued by a State Government Board within the United States of America. Required license(s) and/or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted. Additionally, in order to receive credit for license(s) and/or certification(s) in relation to any desirable qualifications, the license(s) and/or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted. Applicants who are not certified as a Nursing Assistant by the State of California but have an equivalent certification issued by a State Government Board within the United States of America at the time of filing may compete in this examination; however, the names of such candidates will be withheld from the eligible list pending receipt of the required certification by the State of California. Applicants must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title of the required license(s) certification(s), the certificate number, date of issue, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency for the required certification as specified in the Selection Requirements. AND **Applicants must attach a legible image of their current BLS for Healthcare Providers Certification issued by the American Heart Association to their application. If you are unable to attach required document, you must e-mail the documents to Bryan Reza at breza@dhs.lacounty.gov, within 15 calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title in the Subject field of the email. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of a multiple-choice test weighted 100% which will assess achievement, following instructions, patient focus, and professional potential. Candidates must meet the Selection Requirements and receive a passing score of 70% or higher on mulltiple-choice test in order to be added to the placed on the eligible register. WRITTEN TESTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. Applicants will receive instructions via email on when and how to log on and take the online unproctored multiple-choice test. TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS: Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their scores automatically transferred to this examination. This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test scores may be transferred. TEST PREPARATION Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help in preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary. An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at: http://hr.lacounty.gov/ . Please click on “Find a Job” and then “Job Search Toolkit.” Test Preparation Information is located under the “Employment Test Assistance” section. Additional practice tests are available at: https://www.shldirect.com/practice_tests.html ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. Persons who pass the multiple-choice test may not compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months from the date they are added to the eligible register. If you have applied and did not meet the Requirements at the time of filing, you may reapply 30 days from your latest application date, or if you are not successful in passing the multiple-choice test, you may reapply 30 days from the date of your failed attempt. SPECIAL INFORMATION: Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. AVAILABLE SHIFTS: Any. VACANCY INFORMATION: The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. APPLICATION FILING INFORMATION: Applications must be filed online only. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, Fax, or in person will not be accepted. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking the "APPLY" green button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. For the foreseeable future, all notices including invitation letters, result letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add breza@dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. Please note, if you opt out of receiving emails, you can visit governmentjobs.com, log into your profile and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of all emails sent, for your records. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the SELECTION REQUIREMENTS . Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely to receive full credit for related education and/or experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. Please do not group your experience, for each position held, give the name and address of your employer, your position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worded per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. IMPORTANT NOTES: Please note that All information supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION . We may reject your application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment is made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing VERBIAGE from Classification Specification and/or Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the Requirements. Comments such as “SEE RESUME” or “SEE APPLICATION” will not be considered as a response; in doing so, your application will be REJECTED. It is recommended that you provide your work experience using statements that provide the following three elements: ACTION you took, the CONTEXT in which you took that action, and the BENEFIT that was realized from your action. Include specific reference to the impact you made in the positions you have held. NOTE : If you are unable to attach documents to your application, you must email the documents to Bryan Reza at breza @dhs.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online. Please include your full name, examination number and examination title in the Subject field of your email. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER LANGUAGE: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their applications 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. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individual 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 . ADA COORDINATOR: (323) 914-6365 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Bryan Reza, Intermediate Typist Clerk DHS - Human Resources Division - Recruitment and Examinations E-mail: breza@dhs.lacounty.gov Phone: (323) 288-7000 For detailed information, please click here
Sonoma County, CA
Santa Rosa, California, United States
Position Information Advance your legal career and bring your passion for public service to the Public Defender's Office! Starting salary negotiable up to $76.37/hour! This extra-help (temporary) Deputy Public Defender position can be filled at the I, II, III, or IV level, depending on the candidate's qualifications. As attorneys gain experience and meet or exceed performance standards, they are eligible for promotion to subsequent levels in the series, up to level IV. If you are interested in being considered at the various levels of this opportunity, you must apply to the separate, concurrent recruitments being conducted for those levels. Deputy Public Defender I is an entry-level class and requires the incumbent to work under close supervision. If you are an experienced attorney, please check out our II, III, and IV-level recruitments. T he Public Defender's Office The Public Defender and his Office have the mandated responsibility of defending any person who is not financially able to employ counsel and who is charged with the commission of any contempt or offense triable in the superior or municipal courts. Additionally, the Public Defender represents qualified individuals in probate and welfare proceedings, and may represent any person who is not financially able to employ counsel in proceedings relating to the nature or conditions of detention prior to adjudication. When you join the Office as an extra-help Deputy Public Defender I, you will perform legal work involving the investigation, preparation, and presentation of criminal and civil cases before the courts. Using your independent judgment and initiative, you will work directly with clients and: Investigate, research, prepare, and defend criminal and/or civil cases Interpret and apply laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities for use in the preparation of cases, opinions, and briefs Prepare pleadings and other legal documents in connection with trials, hearings, and other legal proceedings Conduct general legal research Interview and advise witnesses regarding criminal complaints As the ideal candidate, you will have a substantial interest in criminal defense work and possess: Experience working as a law clerk or other professional legal position Impeccable research and writing abilities Knowledge of post-conviction relief Demonstrable excellence in public speaking Experience in and/or with a Public Defender's office Completion of any California Public Defender’s Association training seminars (desirable but not required) The County of Sonoma Sonoma County offers a rare and compelling array of scenic, recreational, and geographic characteristics - including over 200 award-winning wineries, inspiring coastline and beaches, the Russian River, and majestic redwoods. The County encompasses over one million acres of land and water; rich with agriculture, parks, campsites, lakes, and open space. Sonoma County is also home to a wide variety of restaurants, art and music festivals, farmers' markets, and concert venues. Local schools continually rank high on California's Academic Performance Index, and the Santa Rosa Junior College and Sonoma State University offer higher education opportunities. Sonoma County is an increasingly diverse region and is home to approximately 500,000 residents. The Latino population has grown by almost 230% within the last 25 years and is approximately 27% of the population. Please visit www.sonomacounty.ca.gov and www.sonomacountyconnections.or g for additional information about Sonoma County - the place to live, work, and build your career legacy. EXTRA-HELP EMPLOYMENT Extra-help employees relieve or augment permanent staff. Temporary, extra-help employees are not in the classified civil service and do not have property rights to permanently allocated positions. In addition, they do not receive most employee benefits such as long-term disability insurance coverage; accrual of vacation; participation in the County retirement program; or eligibility to take promotional examinations. Temporary, extra-help employees are limited in their employment to a maximum of one calendar year. These employees must be off of work for three months before they can be re-employed on an extra help basis. Extra-help employees who meet the eligibility requirements may qualify for a County contribution toward medical coverage. This recruitment is being conducted to fill an extra-help (temporary) Deputy Public Defender position in the Public Defender's Office at either the I, II, III, or IV level. The employment list established from this Deputy Public Defender I recruitment may also be used to fill future extra-help positions as they occur during the active status of this list. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Minimum Qualifications Experience: None required. Professional License: Current active membership in the State Bar of California. License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California to perform the essential job functions of the position. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: duties, powers, limitations, and authorities of the Office of the Public Defender; principles of criminal law, principles of trial procedure and rules of evidence; legal research methods and judicial procedures; statutory and constitutional laws of the State of California; written and oral communications, including language mechanics, syntax and English composition. Ability to: research, analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence and precedents to legal problems; prepare and present statements of law, fact and argument clearly, logically and persuasively in written and oral form; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff members, departmental representatives, county officials, the courts, law enforcement agency officials, and the general public; understand and accept differences in human behavior, and cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process. You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions. You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately. Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification. Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Responses to supplemental questions are used to evaluate your qualifications. Please provide sufficient information to allow for a thorough evaluation of your qualifications. The selection procedure will consist of the following examination: An Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (pass/not pass) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's combination of educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities that relate to this position to ensure satisfaction of the minimum qualifications for this position. Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications for the position will be placed on an extra-help employment list and referred to the department. The department may contact candidates from the employment list who possess the most appropriate job-related qualifications for further consideration. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants. Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position. HOW TO APPLY Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Continuous recruitments may close without notice at any time that a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need. HR Analyst: DP HR Technician: EV IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions. COUNTY OF SONOMA BENEFITS: SCDPAA* These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers: Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual and sick leave accruals; additional management leave annually; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment. Health Plan : Choose from nine health plans (three HMOs, three deductible HMOs, and three HSA-qualifying plans) with a generousCounty contribution to the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit). For more information, please see the appropriate MOU. Retirement : Fully integrated with Social Security.For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit https://scretire.org/active-/-deferred/when-you-are-hired . IRS 457 Plan : Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum. Retiree Medical : County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits. Student Loan Debt Relief : County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education. Plus excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more. For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process and more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at (707) 565-2331.Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources/divisions-and-units/employee-relations/labor-agreements-and-salary-resolution . For specific information about health and welfare benefits including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts go to https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources or, contact the Human Resources' Risk Management-Benefits Office at benefits@sonoma-county.org or (707) 565-2900. *IMPORTANT NOTES: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Aug 17, 2024
Variable Shift
Position Information Advance your legal career and bring your passion for public service to the Public Defender's Office! Starting salary negotiable up to $76.37/hour! This extra-help (temporary) Deputy Public Defender position can be filled at the I, II, III, or IV level, depending on the candidate's qualifications. As attorneys gain experience and meet or exceed performance standards, they are eligible for promotion to subsequent levels in the series, up to level IV. If you are interested in being considered at the various levels of this opportunity, you must apply to the separate, concurrent recruitments being conducted for those levels. Deputy Public Defender I is an entry-level class and requires the incumbent to work under close supervision. If you are an experienced attorney, please check out our II, III, and IV-level recruitments. T he Public Defender's Office The Public Defender and his Office have the mandated responsibility of defending any person who is not financially able to employ counsel and who is charged with the commission of any contempt or offense triable in the superior or municipal courts. Additionally, the Public Defender represents qualified individuals in probate and welfare proceedings, and may represent any person who is not financially able to employ counsel in proceedings relating to the nature or conditions of detention prior to adjudication. When you join the Office as an extra-help Deputy Public Defender I, you will perform legal work involving the investigation, preparation, and presentation of criminal and civil cases before the courts. Using your independent judgment and initiative, you will work directly with clients and: Investigate, research, prepare, and defend criminal and/or civil cases Interpret and apply laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities for use in the preparation of cases, opinions, and briefs Prepare pleadings and other legal documents in connection with trials, hearings, and other legal proceedings Conduct general legal research Interview and advise witnesses regarding criminal complaints As the ideal candidate, you will have a substantial interest in criminal defense work and possess: Experience working as a law clerk or other professional legal position Impeccable research and writing abilities Knowledge of post-conviction relief Demonstrable excellence in public speaking Experience in and/or with a Public Defender's office Completion of any California Public Defender’s Association training seminars (desirable but not required) The County of Sonoma Sonoma County offers a rare and compelling array of scenic, recreational, and geographic characteristics - including over 200 award-winning wineries, inspiring coastline and beaches, the Russian River, and majestic redwoods. The County encompasses over one million acres of land and water; rich with agriculture, parks, campsites, lakes, and open space. Sonoma County is also home to a wide variety of restaurants, art and music festivals, farmers' markets, and concert venues. Local schools continually rank high on California's Academic Performance Index, and the Santa Rosa Junior College and Sonoma State University offer higher education opportunities. Sonoma County is an increasingly diverse region and is home to approximately 500,000 residents. The Latino population has grown by almost 230% within the last 25 years and is approximately 27% of the population. Please visit www.sonomacounty.ca.gov and www.sonomacountyconnections.or g for additional information about Sonoma County - the place to live, work, and build your career legacy. EXTRA-HELP EMPLOYMENT Extra-help employees relieve or augment permanent staff. Temporary, extra-help employees are not in the classified civil service and do not have property rights to permanently allocated positions. In addition, they do not receive most employee benefits such as long-term disability insurance coverage; accrual of vacation; participation in the County retirement program; or eligibility to take promotional examinations. Temporary, extra-help employees are limited in their employment to a maximum of one calendar year. These employees must be off of work for three months before they can be re-employed on an extra help basis. Extra-help employees who meet the eligibility requirements may qualify for a County contribution toward medical coverage. This recruitment is being conducted to fill an extra-help (temporary) Deputy Public Defender position in the Public Defender's Office at either the I, II, III, or IV level. The employment list established from this Deputy Public Defender I recruitment may also be used to fill future extra-help positions as they occur during the active status of this list. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Minimum Qualifications Experience: None required. Professional License: Current active membership in the State Bar of California. License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California to perform the essential job functions of the position. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: duties, powers, limitations, and authorities of the Office of the Public Defender; principles of criminal law, principles of trial procedure and rules of evidence; legal research methods and judicial procedures; statutory and constitutional laws of the State of California; written and oral communications, including language mechanics, syntax and English composition. Ability to: research, analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence and precedents to legal problems; prepare and present statements of law, fact and argument clearly, logically and persuasively in written and oral form; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff members, departmental representatives, county officials, the courts, law enforcement agency officials, and the general public; understand and accept differences in human behavior, and cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process. You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions. You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately. Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification. Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Responses to supplemental questions are used to evaluate your qualifications. Please provide sufficient information to allow for a thorough evaluation of your qualifications. The selection procedure will consist of the following examination: An Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (pass/not pass) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's combination of educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities that relate to this position to ensure satisfaction of the minimum qualifications for this position. Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications for the position will be placed on an extra-help employment list and referred to the department. The department may contact candidates from the employment list who possess the most appropriate job-related qualifications for further consideration. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants. Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position. HOW TO APPLY Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Continuous recruitments may close without notice at any time that a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need. HR Analyst: DP HR Technician: EV IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions. COUNTY OF SONOMA BENEFITS: SCDPAA* These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers: Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual and sick leave accruals; additional management leave annually; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment. Health Plan : Choose from nine health plans (three HMOs, three deductible HMOs, and three HSA-qualifying plans) with a generousCounty contribution to the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit). For more information, please see the appropriate MOU. Retirement : Fully integrated with Social Security.For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit https://scretire.org/active-/-deferred/when-you-are-hired . IRS 457 Plan : Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum. Retiree Medical : County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits. Student Loan Debt Relief : County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education. Plus excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more. For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process and more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at (707) 565-2331.Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources/divisions-and-units/employee-relations/labor-agreements-and-salary-resolution . For specific information about health and welfare benefits including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts go to https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources or, contact the Human Resources' Risk Management-Benefits Office at benefits@sonoma-county.org or (707) 565-2900. *IMPORTANT NOTES: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
City Manager
City of Centralia, Washington
Salary: $170,376 - $188,892
Located along the I-5 corridor between Seattle, Washington, and Portland, Oregon, the City of Centralia, Washington, is home to over 18,400 residents and offers a unique blend of historic charm and vibrant small city life. Easy access via major highways and its proximity to both the mountains and the coast make Centralia an ideal location for those who enjoy a blend of urban and natural environments. Centralia’s historic downtown district, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is the heartbeat of the community. The area is filled with ambience of old-fashioned light poles, brick buildings, tree-lined streets and inviting benches that exude an old-world charm. The city is a place where residents and visitors alike can enjoy a bustling array of antique shops, trendy boutiques, and diverse dining options.
The City of Centralia operates under a Council-Manager form of government with a seven-member council. The city has approximately 160 FTEs and 30 seasonal employees, and operates with a 2023 - 2024 biennial budget of $154,802,974. Departments include Municipal Court, City Manager’s Office, City Clerk’s Office, Finance, Legal Services, Human Resources, Police, Community Development/Building, Parks, Street, Stormwater, Equipment Repair & Replacement, City Light, Water, Wastewater, Information Technology, and Engineering.
Working under the direction of the City Council, the City Manager performs high level administrative, technical and professional work in directing and supervising the administration of the city. The City Manager is responsible for budget preparation and administration, identifying current or future needs for city facilities and services, developing and improving sources of revenue, pursuing external funding and ensuring compliance with federal, state and city laws, rules, regulations and policies. The City Manager provides strategic guidance and policy recommendations to the Council, shares relevant supporting information and research, and supports the strategic priorities and adopted goals of the Council. To help achieve these goals, the City Manager oversees a legislative relations program to coordinate with local legislators and ensure city staff and residents are involved in legislative affairs. The City Manager is expected to establish and maintain positive community relations by actively engaging with media, participating in community activities, and ensuring ongoing communication with other governmental bodies. The ICMA Code of Ethics will be adhered to by the selected applicant.
Preference will be given to candidates with a degree in public administration, political science, business management or a closely related field from an accredited four-year college or university, and 7-10 years of experience as a municipal administrator or in a key leadership role. Or, any combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job will be considered. The chosen candidate need not be a resident at the time of appointment, however, the chosen candidate shall reside within Lewis County and the Centralia School District boundaries within a reasonable amount of time after appointment and shall maintain such residency throughout their term of office as per City of Centralia Municipal Code.
Benefits include, but are not limited to, vacation and sick leave; paid holidays; executive leave; medical, dental, vision and life insurance; long-term disability; retirement plan; and employee assistance program.
For a complete position profile, full job description and to apply online, visit Prothman at https://www.prothman.com/ and click on "Open Recruitments". For questions, call 206-368-0050. The City of Centralia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. First review of applications: September 8, 2024 (open until filled).
Aug 06, 2024
Full Time
City Manager
City of Centralia, Washington
Salary: $170,376 - $188,892
Located along the I-5 corridor between Seattle, Washington, and Portland, Oregon, the City of Centralia, Washington, is home to over 18,400 residents and offers a unique blend of historic charm and vibrant small city life. Easy access via major highways and its proximity to both the mountains and the coast make Centralia an ideal location for those who enjoy a blend of urban and natural environments. Centralia’s historic downtown district, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is the heartbeat of the community. The area is filled with ambience of old-fashioned light poles, brick buildings, tree-lined streets and inviting benches that exude an old-world charm. The city is a place where residents and visitors alike can enjoy a bustling array of antique shops, trendy boutiques, and diverse dining options.
The City of Centralia operates under a Council-Manager form of government with a seven-member council. The city has approximately 160 FTEs and 30 seasonal employees, and operates with a 2023 - 2024 biennial budget of $154,802,974. Departments include Municipal Court, City Manager’s Office, City Clerk’s Office, Finance, Legal Services, Human Resources, Police, Community Development/Building, Parks, Street, Stormwater, Equipment Repair & Replacement, City Light, Water, Wastewater, Information Technology, and Engineering.
Working under the direction of the City Council, the City Manager performs high level administrative, technical and professional work in directing and supervising the administration of the city. The City Manager is responsible for budget preparation and administration, identifying current or future needs for city facilities and services, developing and improving sources of revenue, pursuing external funding and ensuring compliance with federal, state and city laws, rules, regulations and policies. The City Manager provides strategic guidance and policy recommendations to the Council, shares relevant supporting information and research, and supports the strategic priorities and adopted goals of the Council. To help achieve these goals, the City Manager oversees a legislative relations program to coordinate with local legislators and ensure city staff and residents are involved in legislative affairs. The City Manager is expected to establish and maintain positive community relations by actively engaging with media, participating in community activities, and ensuring ongoing communication with other governmental bodies. The ICMA Code of Ethics will be adhered to by the selected applicant.
Preference will be given to candidates with a degree in public administration, political science, business management or a closely related field from an accredited four-year college or university, and 7-10 years of experience as a municipal administrator or in a key leadership role. Or, any combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job will be considered. The chosen candidate need not be a resident at the time of appointment, however, the chosen candidate shall reside within Lewis County and the Centralia School District boundaries within a reasonable amount of time after appointment and shall maintain such residency throughout their term of office as per City of Centralia Municipal Code.
Benefits include, but are not limited to, vacation and sick leave; paid holidays; executive leave; medical, dental, vision and life insurance; long-term disability; retirement plan; and employee assistance program.
For a complete position profile, full job description and to apply online, visit Prothman at https://www.prothman.com/ and click on "Open Recruitments". For questions, call 206-368-0050. The City of Centralia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. First review of applications: September 8, 2024 (open until filled).
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER Y1413E TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity FILING DATES: February 1, 2024, at 8:00 A.M., (PT) Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without notice. No withhold will be allowed. Required experience/education must be fully met by the last day of filing/at the time of filing, and clearly indicated on the application. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES: T he Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of twenty-five (25) health centers and four (4) acute hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics - DHS annually provides direct care for over 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov . Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings to supportive housing. MISSION: “To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care”. DEFINITION: Plans, directs, organizes and develops all health information management division and medical records functions for a large, acute County hospital and ambulatory care clinics/centers. Essential Job Functions Provides oversight on key Health Information Management (HIM) services provided at a DHS hospital, such as Medical Coding, Release of Information, Document Scanning and Validation, Data Capture and Reporting, Clinical Document Deficiency Tracking, and File Room Maintenance. Oversees the preparation of reports for hospital administration on matters concerning or related to the operations of the Health Information Management Division. Directs the release of medical information to the public, private medical facilities, governmental agencies, and the courts in accordance with departmental policies and legal requirements governing the release of information. Plans, develops, organizes, and evaluates the operational activities of the Health Information Management Division of a large acute hospital or the clinics and health centers of the Ambulatory Care Network (ACN). As the custodian of patient medical records, directs the implementation, maintenance, and adherence to access to protected personal health information, release of medical information to the public, outside agencies and the courts in accordance with departmental policies and legal regulations. Participates in the development and maintenance of a computerized health information management system as part of the overall health information system plan. Provides consultation to hospital staff on methods of recording and retrieving medical and statistical data for research, budgeting, and reporting purposes. Provides professional health information management consultation services and assistance to medical and clinical staff in evaluating the quality of patient care records and in developing the criteria and methodology for such evaluation. Formulates, develops, and directs the implementation of procedures and policies governing medical records and related work and coordinates the work of the division with that of other areas of the hospital. Directs staff development programs, ensures delivery of orientation, in-service education, and privacy training. Develops and directs the implementation of procedures and policies governing health information and medical records to ensure compliance with JCAHO accreditation, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), facility strategic goals and ethical standards. Develops, implements, and assesses the long-range and short-term goals for the division as part of the organization's strategic plan. Actively serves as the departmental representative on various management committees, such as Utilization Review, Quality Improvements, Medical Audits, Accreditation and Medical Records, Privacy Committee, etc. Manages the Birth Registry/Clerk and Decedent Affairs function. Approves all equipment and personnel requests prior to final presentation to administration. Reviews the annual budget request for the Health Information Management Division and works directly with the facility or ACN Finance Unit. Develops and modifies hospital policies and procedures for the HIM services such as Medical Coding, Release of Information, Document Scanning and Validation, Data Capture and Reporting, Clinical Document Deficiency Tracking, and File Room Maintenance. Directs the operation of Cancer Tumor Registrar (CTR) staff. Update HIM policies and procedures to align with National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) standards. Utilize Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) to identify gaps in HIM coding capture and provider documentation. Ensure that local policies, procedures, staffing standards, technology standards, workflows, and strategic goals are in alignment with those from the DHS Enterprise HIM office. Lead enterprise-wide projects assigned by the DHS EHIM office. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: Certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)*, by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) -AND- Five (5) years of experience managing multiple sections, including technical abstracting, and coding, file management, health information reporting, or medical clerical functions in a comprehensive acute hospital-based health information management division at the level of Assistant Medical Records Director III**, Medical Records Director I**, Health Information Manager**, or higher. Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)* and two (2) additional years of the required experience will be accepted as a substitute for the RHIA* certification. A comprehensive acute hospital offers immediate treatment for a relatively short stay/admission. Services provided include but not limited to: Emergency Department/Emergency Room Inpatient Admission Ambulatory Surgery/Outpatient Surgery Psych/Mental Health Inpatient Admission Trauma Services DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Additional credit will be given to applicants that possess the following desirable qualifications: Additional experience in excess of the Selection Requirement Clinical Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) certification* from AHIMA Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA) certification* from AHIMA Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS) certification* from AHIMA LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION : *In order to qualify for the Selection Requirements, you must include a legible photocopy of your certificate of completion with your online application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days of filing your application online. In order to receive credit for a bachelor’s or master’s degree, you must include a legible photocopy of your diploma/transcripts which shows the area of specialization with your online application, at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days of filing your application online. Applications received without evidence of the required certification will not be accepted as meeting the stated requirements. Applications received without evidence of the required degree or certification will not receive additional credit for desirable qualifications. If you are unable to attach required documents during application submission email them to the exam analyst at Kshelvy@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing online. Please include your name, the exam number and exam title in the subject line of the email. Note : Foreign studies must be evaluated by an academic credential evaluation and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States. (See Accreditation Information under Employment Information). Please ensure the Certification/License Section of the application is completed. Provide the title of the certificate, the number, date issued, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency. The required certificate must be current and unrestricted. **Experience at the level of the Los Angeles County's classes listed in the Requirements is defined as follows: Assistant Medical Records Director III: Assists the medical records director at a large (deemed to be 250 or more licensed beds) and complex hospital in directing the hospital's medical records program. Medical Records Director I: Directs the work of a medium-sized staff engaged in carrying out the medical records program at a hospital. Health Information Manager: Manages all abstracting and coding functions in a large (deemed to be 250 or more licensed beds) acute hospital or a major abstracting and coding operation in a large (deemed to be 250 or more licensed beds) acute hospital or acts as the first assistant of the Health Information Management Division of a medium size (deemed to be 100 to 299 licensed beds) hospital or the Correctional Treatment Center. Exam Analyst is not responsible for opening/accessing encoded documents. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of education, training, experience, and desirable qualifications based upon application information and supplemental questionnaire weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or above on each weighted part of the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the eligible register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. SPECIAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE SHIFT : Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Health Services (DHS) throughout Los Angeles County as they occur. 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 website. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 4:59 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 www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements. Fill out your application completely and correctly to receive full credit for related education, and/or experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the position. Please do not group your experience. For each position held, give the name and address of your employer, your position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected . IMPORTANT NOTES : All information and documents provided by applicants is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and/or Minimum/Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the Requirements. Comments such as "See Résumé" or referencing other unsolicited materials/documents will not be considered as a response; in doing so, your application will be rejected . NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, you may email the documents to Kendrea Shelvy at kshelvy@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing online or your application will be rejected. Please include your name, the exam number and exam title on the email. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER : Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. 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, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD : All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, regency 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. Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Kendrea Shelvy, Exam Analyst kshelvy@dhs.lacounty.gov (213) 288-7000 ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111 TELETYPE PHONE: (800) 899-4099 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 For detailed information, please click here
Jul 14, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER Y1413E TYPE OF RECRUITMENT Open Competitive Job Opportunity FILING DATES: February 1, 2024, at 8:00 A.M., (PT) Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without notice. No withhold will be allowed. Required experience/education must be fully met by the last day of filing/at the time of filing, and clearly indicated on the application. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES: T he Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of twenty-five (25) health centers and four (4) acute hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics - DHS annually provides direct care for over 600,000 unique patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit www.dhs.lacounty.gov . Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings to supportive housing. MISSION: “To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care”. DEFINITION: Plans, directs, organizes and develops all health information management division and medical records functions for a large, acute County hospital and ambulatory care clinics/centers. Essential Job Functions Provides oversight on key Health Information Management (HIM) services provided at a DHS hospital, such as Medical Coding, Release of Information, Document Scanning and Validation, Data Capture and Reporting, Clinical Document Deficiency Tracking, and File Room Maintenance. Oversees the preparation of reports for hospital administration on matters concerning or related to the operations of the Health Information Management Division. Directs the release of medical information to the public, private medical facilities, governmental agencies, and the courts in accordance with departmental policies and legal requirements governing the release of information. Plans, develops, organizes, and evaluates the operational activities of the Health Information Management Division of a large acute hospital or the clinics and health centers of the Ambulatory Care Network (ACN). As the custodian of patient medical records, directs the implementation, maintenance, and adherence to access to protected personal health information, release of medical information to the public, outside agencies and the courts in accordance with departmental policies and legal regulations. Participates in the development and maintenance of a computerized health information management system as part of the overall health information system plan. Provides consultation to hospital staff on methods of recording and retrieving medical and statistical data for research, budgeting, and reporting purposes. Provides professional health information management consultation services and assistance to medical and clinical staff in evaluating the quality of patient care records and in developing the criteria and methodology for such evaluation. Formulates, develops, and directs the implementation of procedures and policies governing medical records and related work and coordinates the work of the division with that of other areas of the hospital. Directs staff development programs, ensures delivery of orientation, in-service education, and privacy training. Develops and directs the implementation of procedures and policies governing health information and medical records to ensure compliance with JCAHO accreditation, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), facility strategic goals and ethical standards. Develops, implements, and assesses the long-range and short-term goals for the division as part of the organization's strategic plan. Actively serves as the departmental representative on various management committees, such as Utilization Review, Quality Improvements, Medical Audits, Accreditation and Medical Records, Privacy Committee, etc. Manages the Birth Registry/Clerk and Decedent Affairs function. Approves all equipment and personnel requests prior to final presentation to administration. Reviews the annual budget request for the Health Information Management Division and works directly with the facility or ACN Finance Unit. Develops and modifies hospital policies and procedures for the HIM services such as Medical Coding, Release of Information, Document Scanning and Validation, Data Capture and Reporting, Clinical Document Deficiency Tracking, and File Room Maintenance. Directs the operation of Cancer Tumor Registrar (CTR) staff. Update HIM policies and procedures to align with National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) standards. Utilize Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) to identify gaps in HIM coding capture and provider documentation. Ensure that local policies, procedures, staffing standards, technology standards, workflows, and strategic goals are in alignment with those from the DHS Enterprise HIM office. Lead enterprise-wide projects assigned by the DHS EHIM office. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: Certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)*, by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) -AND- Five (5) years of experience managing multiple sections, including technical abstracting, and coding, file management, health information reporting, or medical clerical functions in a comprehensive acute hospital-based health information management division at the level of Assistant Medical Records Director III**, Medical Records Director I**, Health Information Manager**, or higher. Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)* and two (2) additional years of the required experience will be accepted as a substitute for the RHIA* certification. A comprehensive acute hospital offers immediate treatment for a relatively short stay/admission. Services provided include but not limited to: Emergency Department/Emergency Room Inpatient Admission Ambulatory Surgery/Outpatient Surgery Psych/Mental Health Inpatient Admission Trauma Services DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Additional credit will be given to applicants that possess the following desirable qualifications: Additional experience in excess of the Selection Requirement Clinical Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) certification* from AHIMA Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA) certification* from AHIMA Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS) certification* from AHIMA LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION : *In order to qualify for the Selection Requirements, you must include a legible photocopy of your certificate of completion with your online application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days of filing your application online. In order to receive credit for a bachelor’s or master’s degree, you must include a legible photocopy of your diploma/transcripts which shows the area of specialization with your online application, at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days of filing your application online. Applications received without evidence of the required certification will not be accepted as meeting the stated requirements. Applications received without evidence of the required degree or certification will not receive additional credit for desirable qualifications. If you are unable to attach required documents during application submission email them to the exam analyst at Kshelvy@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing online. Please include your name, the exam number and exam title in the subject line of the email. Note : Foreign studies must be evaluated by an academic credential evaluation and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States. (See Accreditation Information under Employment Information). Please ensure the Certification/License Section of the application is completed. Provide the title of the certificate, the number, date issued, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency. The required certificate must be current and unrestricted. **Experience at the level of the Los Angeles County's classes listed in the Requirements is defined as follows: Assistant Medical Records Director III: Assists the medical records director at a large (deemed to be 250 or more licensed beds) and complex hospital in directing the hospital's medical records program. Medical Records Director I: Directs the work of a medium-sized staff engaged in carrying out the medical records program at a hospital. Health Information Manager: Manages all abstracting and coding functions in a large (deemed to be 250 or more licensed beds) acute hospital or a major abstracting and coding operation in a large (deemed to be 250 or more licensed beds) acute hospital or acts as the first assistant of the Health Information Management Division of a medium size (deemed to be 100 to 299 licensed beds) hospital or the Correctional Treatment Center. Exam Analyst is not responsible for opening/accessing encoded documents. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of education, training, experience, and desirable qualifications based upon application information and supplemental questionnaire weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or above on each weighted part of the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the eligible register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. SPECIAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE SHIFT : Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Health Services (DHS) throughout Los Angeles County as they occur. 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 website. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 4:59 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 www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements. Fill out your application completely and correctly to receive full credit for related education, and/or experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the position. Please do not group your experience. For each position held, give the name and address of your employer, your position title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected . IMPORTANT NOTES : All information and documents provided by applicants is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and/or Minimum/Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the Requirements. Comments such as "See Résumé" or referencing other unsolicited materials/documents will not be considered as a response; in doing so, your application will be rejected . NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents, you may email the documents to Kendrea Shelvy at kshelvy@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing online or your application will be rejected. Please include your name, the exam number and exam title on the email. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER : Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. 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, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD : All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, regency 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. Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Kendrea Shelvy, Exam Analyst kshelvy@dhs.lacounty.gov (213) 288-7000 ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111 TELETYPE PHONE: (800) 899-4099 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800) 735-2922 For detailed information, please click here
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER: Y4745V TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY FIRST DAY OF FILING: December 6, 2019 at 8:00 a.m.(PST) UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICES ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSURE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 800,000 unique patients each year, employs over 22,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of $6.9 billion. Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. MISSION To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Assists a dentist by serving as chair assistant and office clerk. Essential Job Functions Reviews patient record if available and, using standard practices and procedural instructions as a guide, determines what instruments and materials will probably be needed and lays them out. Passes equipment to the dentist upon request. Prepares patient for dentist by seating patient, adjusting chair for convenient angle, and draping patient and in the case of children, calms and reassures the patient so work can proceed expeditiously. Schedules all patients, determining time intervals according to type of work to be done and the probability of the dentist being able to treat more than one patient at a time. Operates a conventional dental radiographic machine to make intra-oral, periapical, bite wing and occlusal images, a cephalometric radiographic machine to make various extra-oral images of the head such as lateral, anterior-posterior, and poster-anterior images, and a panographic radiographic machine to make extra-oral panographic images of the teeth and jaws, as directed by dentist. Places and positions suction tubes in patient's mouth using standard practice and following dentist's instructions. Mixes filling compounds such as composite and amalgam using standard practice or dentist preference as a guide to consistency. Maintains patient records by indicating type of work done. Takes pre-impressions for dentures of all types as directed for use by technician to duplicate original configuration using standard practice and dentist's instructions as a guide. Participates in orientation meetings for families conducted by dentist which include such subjects as available dental services, proper nutrition, proper personal dental care including plaque control instruction. Records stage of work and instruments used when dentist is interrupted in an endodontic process. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: OPTION I - Completion of a Dental Assistant vocational curriculum in an approved school*. OPTION II - One (1) year's experience as a dental assistant. LICENSE: A Radiation Safety License issued by the Dental Board of California -OR- A Certificate of compliance from an approved Board course in Radiation Safety. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualification in excess of the minimum requirements. Experience as a Dental Assistant assisting the Dentist and Dental Residents in a various setting such as Emergency Room setting, Operating Room setting, Inpatient setting (bedside). Current certification issued by the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION: * A Dental Assistant vocational curriculum in an approved school is defined as a program acceptable by the American Dental Association's (ADA) Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). In order to receive credit for any certificate you must include a legible copy of the official certificate, with your application or within 15 calendar days of filing. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This exam will consist of an evaluation of education, experience and desirable qualification based upon application information weighted 100%. Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add Cramirez4 @dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an " as received " and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. SPECIAL INFORMATION : Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individual 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 . VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting Eligible Register will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. 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 website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment . Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you met the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED . This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time with or without advance notice. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS . Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed . If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. NOTE: If you are unable to attach the required documents, you must e-mail the documents to the exam analyst at cramirez4@dhs.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online or your application will be rejected. Please include the exam number and the exam title. 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's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Christina Ramirez , Exam Analyst (213) 288-7000 Cramirez4 @dhs.lacounty.gov (Best way to contact) ADA COORDINATOR PHONE : (323) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE : (800) 735-2922 For detailed information, please click here
Jul 14, 2024
Full Time
Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER: Y4745V TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY FIRST DAY OF FILING: December 6, 2019 at 8:00 a.m.(PST) UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICES ARE MET AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSURE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO UPDATE THE EXAMINATION CONTENT INFORMATION. ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. DHS operates as an integrated health system, operating 25 health centers and four acute care hospitals, in addition to providing health care to youth in the juvenile justice system and inmates in the LA County jails. Across the network of DHS' directly operated clinical sites and through partnerships with community-based clinics, DHS cares for about 800,000 unique patients each year, employs over 22,000 staff, and has an annual operating budget of $6.9 billion. Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing. MISSION To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION: Assists a dentist by serving as chair assistant and office clerk. Essential Job Functions Reviews patient record if available and, using standard practices and procedural instructions as a guide, determines what instruments and materials will probably be needed and lays them out. Passes equipment to the dentist upon request. Prepares patient for dentist by seating patient, adjusting chair for convenient angle, and draping patient and in the case of children, calms and reassures the patient so work can proceed expeditiously. Schedules all patients, determining time intervals according to type of work to be done and the probability of the dentist being able to treat more than one patient at a time. Operates a conventional dental radiographic machine to make intra-oral, periapical, bite wing and occlusal images, a cephalometric radiographic machine to make various extra-oral images of the head such as lateral, anterior-posterior, and poster-anterior images, and a panographic radiographic machine to make extra-oral panographic images of the teeth and jaws, as directed by dentist. Places and positions suction tubes in patient's mouth using standard practice and following dentist's instructions. Mixes filling compounds such as composite and amalgam using standard practice or dentist preference as a guide to consistency. Maintains patient records by indicating type of work done. Takes pre-impressions for dentures of all types as directed for use by technician to duplicate original configuration using standard practice and dentist's instructions as a guide. Participates in orientation meetings for families conducted by dentist which include such subjects as available dental services, proper nutrition, proper personal dental care including plaque control instruction. Records stage of work and instruments used when dentist is interrupted in an endodontic process. Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: OPTION I - Completion of a Dental Assistant vocational curriculum in an approved school*. OPTION II - One (1) year's experience as a dental assistant. LICENSE: A Radiation Safety License issued by the Dental Board of California -OR- A Certificate of compliance from an approved Board course in Radiation Safety. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualification in excess of the minimum requirements. Experience as a Dental Assistant assisting the Dentist and Dental Residents in a various setting such as Emergency Room setting, Operating Room setting, Inpatient setting (bedside). Current certification issued by the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION: * A Dental Assistant vocational curriculum in an approved school is defined as a program acceptable by the American Dental Association's (ADA) Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). In order to receive credit for any certificate you must include a legible copy of the official certificate, with your application or within 15 calendar days of filing. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This exam will consist of an evaluation of education, experience and desirable qualification based upon application information weighted 100%. Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add Cramirez4 @dhs.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an " as received " and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. SPECIAL INFORMATION : Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individual 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 . VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting Eligible Register will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur. 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 website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment . Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you met the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED . This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time with or without advance notice. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS . Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed . If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. NOTE: If you are unable to attach the required documents, you must e-mail the documents to the exam analyst at cramirez4@dhs.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing online or your application will be rejected. Please include the exam number and the exam title. 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's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Christina Ramirez , Exam Analyst (213) 288-7000 Cramirez4 @dhs.lacounty.gov (Best way to contact) ADA COORDINATOR PHONE : (323) 914-7111 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE : (800) 735-2922 For detailed information, please click here